Mid 70's Ariens S-16 front PTO shaft unit

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

Looking for information leading to the capture of a good used front PTO shaft assembly for one of those weird-looking Ariens (or New Holland) garden tractors from the mid 70's.

This is a belt-driven shaft mounted in a housing that runs either the mower deck or snowblower.

I'm guessing that they might be hard to find in good condition because of the squirrely design, but I thought I'd ask anyhow.

Perry -- are you hiding any of these animals out there??????

(not actual tractor)

[perry 82]

that is a goofy lookin one. i had a twinn cyl ariens running around here for awhile. but its gone now. can you post a pic of the pto part you need. i just cant picture it.

got too many parts swirling around in my head B)

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

That's the bad part, Perry.....

The guy brought a bearing and a broken mounting flange here yesterday, but nothing else. I looked in the book and saw nothing resembling those parts. It was then that I realized that the flange he brought up is home made.

The tractor isn't too far away, so I might have to go look at it to see what kind of "mess" it has.

Here's an IPL drawing of the entire PTO unit:

[perry 82]

ask this guy. you never know

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ariens-S-16-S16-Garden...1QQcmdZViewItem

[perry 82]

or maybe this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARIENS-S-16H-MISC-PART...1QQcmdZViewItem

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

The second one is a good lead, Perry......

Waiting on a final answer.

:whistle:

[perry 82]

ya the second one looks like a better chance. but the first guy may still have his dads blown up or something, since they are getting rid of the new hood they bought for a restore . worth shooted him a email also.

and did you PM greg in ohio ?.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

FINALLY!

After a few weeks, a PTO shaft assembly has been located and purchased! :banana:

Now all I need is the USPS to get it here, and me to get it installed.

E, we might get to "unload" the 416 steeeeek tractor after all! :horseplay:

[perry 82]

chalk that off my list of parts to keep a eye out for ...

where did you find it ?, on the net or locally ?.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

The ebay seller formerly known as "atbiggs" in South Dakota!

Nice thing about it is that it will fit in a flat rate box and ship for $10. (even though the assembly cost $100! -- good thing I don't have to pay for it. )

[DMESS 24]

So, the $**t-16 will live again! I know your anxious to complete this fine machine! B)