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blm76

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Ariens older tecumseh 5hp vs newer 5hp are they a direct bolt on?
Original Message Jan 29, 2007 10:32 am

I have an old ariens 5hp from the 70s that needs a carb and a gas tank, the frame is obviously still good. I found a good deal on a newer tecumseh 5hp snowblower engine with a 3/4" x 2 5/16 keyed and tapped shaft. Is this a direct bolt replacement for the older 5hp engine? Unfortunately I can't look at my machine because it is a few hours away at my cabin up north. Any help would be appreciated!

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jubol

Location: Dover, De
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Re: Ariens older tecumseh 5hp vs newer 5hp are they a direct bolt on?
Reply #5 Jan 31, 2007 9:01 am

Look on Ebay for your Carb!!

Fred

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000

blm76

Joined: Dec 18, 2006
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Re: Ariens older tecumseh 5hp vs newer 5hp are they a direct bolt on?
Reply #6 Jan 31, 2007 4:18 pm

Believe me I have been looking.. The exact one is hard to find..

70chevrolet

Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
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Re: Ariens older tecumseh 5hp vs newer 5hp are they a direct bolt on?
Reply #7 Feb 9, 2007 6:52 am

blm76 wrote:

Thanks, the problem as I understand it with those mini bike carbs is that they have a primer button and no choke, which will make it difficult to start the snowblower in the cold. I might try one of the newer style carbs, I was speaking with a local small engine guy and he said it should work.

Those are NOT the carbs I am talking about. That guy is passing off lawnmower carbs as minibike carbs. Those are emmsion carbs & are good for nothing except lawnmowers. The real minibike carbs are the pre-emmision carbs with no primer ( they have a choke). Like this....
And they are on there, but like I said, they are not cheap ($70).. But I guess you get what you pay for.

blm76

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Re: Ariens older tecumseh 5hp vs newer 5hp are they a direct bolt on?
Reply #8 Feb 16, 2007 1:58 pm

Thanks, I found him.. I am going to buy one from him and hopefully bring this thing back to life!

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