I'm seriously considering that myself, you could find just about anything, or build something with spare parts lol.

That's a nice looking walk behind tho. Going to get chains get it when you get it back in shape? Congrats on your new "walk behind" adventure! Best of luck amigo!

Trent

I don't know if I'll get chains, or upgrade the tires, or maybe both....? Hadn't decided.

Yeah, I'm getting to the point that a dedicated winter tractor is best. I do have plenty I could fix up, and I have two cabs, sooooooo.......:bigthink:

Looks like an Ariens built machine. Ariens still sell parts for my 524 and 1032. Really beefy machines. Could be wrong but I know they made blowers for John Deere and the like for awhile.

Might wanna do some impeller mods if it clogs or throwing distance isn't what you want. A good coat of paint would go along way.

Definitely some differences but still look similar. 1960's Ariens 8-24 sno-thro they did make a lot of changes going into the 70's

You are correct! They are Ariens built machines. Already scouring for parts from them for what I need..... trying to identify the machine closest to mine. I came up with one very similar to yours. You are also correct, they made blowers for Deere too. Actually, they made blowers for several manufacturers.

I'm going to repair the impeller, add some braces and balance it. Probably won't do anymore than that.

Paint???? Not on the impeller blades, or the inside of the housing and chute. Nothing is more slick than polished metal. NOTHING. Polish the impeller, the housing and the chute, and that pig will blow I guarantee it. When season is over, coat it in used motor oil and put it away. It may slightly surface rust, but it will shine up in minutes. :ThumbsUp:
Nope... no paint in the blower housing on my blowers, or on my moldboard plows! :beerchug:


The one you posted a pic of is the same as an older 269 snowblower. It's like the one my brother got. Mine is around a 77/78 we think. don't have the clutches on the blower drive like you. Mine has it on the control panel. Similar..... but a bit older. I'm thinking mine is more like a Ariens 924 series.

Good to see a repair thread out of you Jon.:biggrin2: No, really.:beerchug:
Sounds like a good project.:popcorn:

Thanks Todd!

I thought things were slow here..... I don't usually start repair threads. Just another job for me. It's what I do, lol. This one is kind of a rare bird though. Don't see many threads on the walk behind equipment. I think it's cool!

I went down and worked on it some more this evening. I haven't had time to upload the pics, but I'll update the thread soon. I kind of want to finish what I started today, so I can post before and after pics together. :biggrin2:

J just remember....

Its better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!!

That's what I tell the wife anyways!!! : - )

Words full of wisdom!:beerchug:

This don't necessarily apply to stepmother...:biggrin2:

https://www.gilsonsnowblowers.com/snowvintage.html

Cool looking blower. Hope the repairs go smoothly!:beerchug: