Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
Points: 120
need auger for ST1236 Original Message Dec 9, 2005 7:39 am
I have a mostly complete Ariens ST1236. I need the entire buckt assy, its contents and the chute. Basically the whole, bolt on front end. Anyone have anyting that would bolt up with some medium duty modifications? I live just south of Boston.
Location: South Boston, MA
Joined: Mar 10, 2005
Points: 341
Re: need auger for ST1236 Reply #1 Dec 9, 2005 11:43 am
First find the serial # of the tractor. Then you can find the correct blower assembly for it using the Ariens Parts Radar. It's entirely possible that even a 24" from the same series would fit, although the tires might actually be wider than the blower housing.
You might be better off selling it as is to someone who has accessories for it, as blower housings with working augers are hard to find. Machines that have blown engines tend to get cannabilized for the auger assembly, leaving the blower housing and chute. But you never can tell.
There are a couple guys regularly selling machines on craigslist and eBay that might have some used parts. There's a guy on the Cape; a guy in North Reading; and two guys in Londonderry NH.
Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
Points: 120
Re: need auger for ST1236 Reply #2 Dec 9, 2005 2:53 pm
I may have found one in rehobeth, I'll know better tomorrow. I basically will take anyting that is 24" or larger and has a pulley drive. My engine has the double pulley design where one belt drives the trans and the other drives the auger. The auger that belonged to this machine had a 9" pulley on a 1" shaft. I have an auger from a real old machine (524 series) that has a 7/8 shaft. If anyone knows part numbers for a hub and pulley that will take a 7/8 keyed shaft then I could go that route too. If you know of any shops that keep a bone-yard out back, please let me know. I dont have the serial number but it is a 924 series. Are you saying that almost any 924 series auger will probably fit?
Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
Points: 120
Re: need auger for ST1236 Reply #3 Dec 10, 2005 6:56 pm
found one! Looks like the st824 will bolt right up with no mods. Im worried that the auger pulley might be slightly larger than the stock one. This is a 24" bucket and the original auger was a 36". Will a 1" larger difference in the auger pulley make a difference. I am just planning on getting a longer belt. Opinions?
