Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

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!

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

blm76 wrote:
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.

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