Fixing This Craftsman Mower With A Pull Rope Issue
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Thanks for watching. Having to rework a project is never fun.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Yeah those plastic cams are the worst design B&S could have had. I’ve seen others with the same fight you had, seriously, the upper end of an engine is more than most will ever consider, especially for a non premium mower. The fact you do it for your community makes it worthwhile! BTW, nice gasket. Great repair.
thank you I appreciate that
These are the things I love to do. Take things apart and put them back together. It's like a puzzle. Never seen anyone take apart a mower engine. Thanks for the video.
yes sir, these are 100 piece puzzles for the coffee table, except no coffee and oil and gas instead .
you have more patients than 90% of the population lol
I like to think so, thank you OnLowSleep
Even though it ended up costly, it was very educational, thank you
thank you Marci M, I appreciate it .
I been watching your videos for a while now and there's so much helpful information. I love messing with small engines. I work on mowers before work and on weekends. I made $430 in 2 days. I hope to expand my knowledge watching your videos which by the was I have so far! Thank you sir
wow! you're doing a great job! keep it up and who knows where it could take you
you obviously have the knowledge and experience to make these kind of repairs. I probably would not have spent that kind of time on it. Great repair videos.
agreed, most people would never considering doing this, and it's totally understandable
It happens, with all the mowers that pass through my little workshop, I certainly see a few challenging ones. Good video.
thank you me toon
No one is perfect, we all make mistakes, great video
thank you Warrens Outdoors
I have heard it said that you learn a lot more from your mistakes. I agree with this just would like to add that the lesson sticks better too.
well said
I think you made great decisions both on the original repair and this one
thanks!
I use Permatex Anaerobic Gasket Maker on the sump covers because it cures fast thus returned to service faster.
ah nice, I needed to get some more. I'll have to take a look into it, thank you S A.
Hey bro, what's up? What I've noticed is that even though this mower was used with little oil, it's amazing to see how changing a few parts internally and adding new oil made a huge difference. The person whoever purchases it from you wouldn't know the lengths you had to go through to get it working properly again bro.
you are correct, hopefully they'll also take care of it.
High compression on a wrecked engine! Reminds me of my lawn boy L21zpnc. Looked at the piston and rings, they're wrecked because someone used 4 stroke oil in the gas. The carbon buildup shredded it. It has the best compression I've ever felt. I'm not gonna mess with magic!
nice, I wouldn't mess with it either
To repair the engine was a thought of mine too, but price of parts in Australia ain’t cheap, if you have second hand parts or donor engines it would help.
I have a few modern motors to look at in the future.
Technically Briggs & Stratton State first oil change at 5 hours, emptying the oil is an art form of angles either by tipping or using suction devices.
Glad that it worked out well😊
nice, thank you for the information Rick Thelian.
Very cool project and very well done. Personally, I would also fix a mower like this as opposed to junking it, if only for the pleasure of hearing it run again. My first small engine that I took apart was an old Powermate generator with a governor that snapped and needed to be accessed from inside the engine to change it. I did the whole thing with no instructions. It's almost like Legos, you just need to remember how everything goes back together, lol!
thank you and it just makes sense since they are so expensive now.
This production is one of my favorites. Analyzing that valve cover gasket issue is a great lesson in problem solving too! Thanks for sharing.
Edit: I was at Lowes yesterday and noticed their cheapest (read junk) gas mower was $269. The one you fixed, even used has to be worth 3/4 what it cost for a new “cheap” mower.
I know right, the prices something else right now.
Great video! As always thank you for sharing your skills...The only thing is I don't have much luck with liquid gasket so I prefer paper gasket plus there is no wait time in play!
ah, nothing wrong with using the right part. It was certainly a gamble on my part.
I'd fix this. Keeps me busy. One lubricant you could try is moly grease. I'm pretty much a tinkerer. When I was working, I repaired cars for a living, both part & full time. I'd like to tell you about a machine called an auto cultivator. This one was made by Howard here in Australia, including the engine. These had a decompression lever to make starting easier, because trying to start it without using the lever was very difficult, especially if it tried to fire during this process.
thank you for the suggestion Christopher Marshall.
I've made many gaskets.
I've even made the gasket that goes between the carb and air cleaner housing on the B&S 190cc engine. Impatience sometimes gets the best of me.
nothing wrong with trying and if it works, I won't argue with it, thanks again.
Cool man! Appreciate the video!
thank you
Usually the only time I rebuild a small mower engine is if it has a special PTO end on the crankshaft like a blade brake equipped engine, otherwise I’ll just swap out the engine. I appreciate you going through the effort though, it was interesting to see. I’ve had to go through all the trouble of removing and disassembling the engine just to fix a broken compression release before, it sucks but it really does need to be working or someone’s going to get hurt.
thank you mjg263, and you are correct, it was a total waste of time and I knew, but I did want the viewers to see the process.
Most of the time I don't bother with teardowns and rebuilds, I wait for a donar replacement or part it out. My time is money. But if you are making good money on your channel by doing these good videos then I say keep it up. 😂
thank you for understanding Billy
thanks man. great vids sharing with the boys.
no problem and I'm glad you like them!
I wouldn't call it a mistake, I call it an experiment to see if the messed up camshaft works 😉
nice!
Almost all shops wouldn't do it. Since there are cheap mowers out there, most people would just buy new. Once complete engine assemblies became available, this kind of work was for homeowners who wanted to save money, and weren't worried about labor. After straightening a bunch of crankshafts over the years, I was happy to see complete engine assemblies, a lot of them were around $100-$150. Not sure about now. This makes good content for those who have never seen one apart though.
thank you TargeWheels, and you are correct. Unfortunately, for a Briggs, it's about $250, don't know about other brands.
I'm love these videos, and i'm from sweden
Hello Sweden!
It was a good experiment you did there, yes i see how it got up in expenses even though it was used parts you went with hopefully you came out somewhat even on it
as far as time nah I lost money
Gasket maker works great. Every time I used it
agreed
I burnt up a new $60 belt a few days ago after missing a belt keeper on an MTD ride on. We all have little messups now and then 😉
thank you for sharing that
A plastic camshaft, YIKES 😳😳😳😳😳😳🤦🏾♂️😱😱😱😱😱 What was Briggs and Stratton thinking???????🤦🏾♂️😔
I know right
@@HomeGaragechannel Don't you just miss the days when Briggs and Stratton made great quality engines?????🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️🤔
yes I do
I make gaskets all winter for carb, intakes and valves cover on many different types of engines
Great tip!
I'd have to think about it too. I've taken on projects but maybe not that extreme in that area. And if it was going to be iffy in the profit deal I'd just use it myself and write it off as an investment. That's what I did with all mine because all my profit was gone in the repairing, BUT they ran fine and I could use them here. I had to put electric start on the Coleman Genset with the 10 horse Briggs I/C because after draining the system it took a PILE of pulls to get the vacuum pump to refill the whole system and it won't run off of gravity. Tried that and failed so onward with the battery start which works just fine. So I think you did fine and we all live and learn. Take care and BLESSINGS!
I like they way you put it, it makes sense
@@HomeGaragechannel You can always use one and it'll cost to fix another. That ones ready to go. If you can't make money with it you might as well use it on your own place. That way it'll pay for itself and then maybe sell t later on.
I see your point
@@HomeGaragechannel The stuff I use here saves me money in having to replace it because I usually fix it good enough so that all the costs I have are oil and maybe filter changes on a regular basis. Plugs and belts when needed. Maybe a blade every once in a GREAT while and gasoline all along. ALL that wouldn't cover the delivery fee on a new one.
If I was in the business of making money off repairs then I would not do this unless the customer was willing to pay for the extra amount. But just for the challenge and diagnosis aspect I would give it a try. Nothing ventured nothing gained for me that is. Thanks for the videos.
well said!
Where do you purchase/find the mowers you work on? Is there a max price you pay? What are things that make you reject the mower?
I get them free, using craigslist and FB marketplace, I try not to pay for any of them. If I had to, I'd be $20 max.
I keep hoping HF will come out with a very good gas mower soon
me too
Sorry for comment spamming, but if you don't have a hole punch on hand, you can run a drill bit backward to drill the gasket without tearing it.
oh I like that idea!
I’d much rather use a tube of silicone gasket maker than trying to make my own out of paper. Sure the stuff is pretty expensive but you can get a lot of uses out of it before it goes empty.
nice, I like the way you put that.
Good video. I amazes me how much plastic is used where it should not be these days. The camshaft should be all metal, like in the old days. With all the plastic waste that is causing problems, why waste more. If the manufacturers of these engines (and other items where plastic is wasted) were forced to take it back, plastic waste would go way down. Plastic is not cheaper if the damage to the environment is considered.
I know right!
I have a craftsman m250 fwd self propelled mower do you need to change the transmission fluid if so how and what fluid to use.
no you don't need to change it.
Thicker oil won't help rod knock much, but it does help compression!
thank you for the tip
I think I would think about it myself 👍🙏👍🙏
makes sense
I believe I would only take on a push mower repair like this if I was extremely bored, planning on using it myself, or giving it to someone close to me. I agree, it was probably too much effort for a “quick flip” and I would probably just held onto it until I could just do a fast engine swap.
you wold be correct
When it comes to purchasing cheaply made lawn mowers, it's better to make your own hacks over what was made by factory to avoid flaws.
good idea
Hello Home garage how are you doing buddy I like your videos do you have a mower that is lightweight that have no transmission on it
hello Paul Burns and yes I do
Hey, quick question, I tried to look up the pulse pump hole on the engine side of a small two stroke carburetor but I could not find anything on it. Do you know if it would make a difference in the performance of the blower to use it? should I poke a hole in the gasket so it it gets used?
I'd get the right part instead
What did you set lash at for intake and exhaust ???
I believe I was using a .005" feeler for them both .
Hey man love the videos I’ve been watching for a while! I’m curious how long/if you test all the items you sell? I usually run engines for 5min, cut them off and then start them back up while hot. If the item passes that test I assume it good. Just don’t want to sell someone a mower that dies on them after 15min of use!
thank you Zack Ross, but the minimum would be a 10 minute run, stop wait 30 seconds and do a hot start. The better way, would be to use the mower on my lawn for at least 2 mows, and if all goes well, off to market.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for the reply HG! Definitely going to bump my test time to 10min and try using them on my own lawn before sale. Happy fixing!
thank you Zack Ross!
well its a good experience to fix one with that kind of damage.
that's what I was thinking too
the answer is YES!!! like you said its for my own knowledge and O.J.T. so you loose some money BUT you have GAINED some valuable information. oh by the way.... nice save!!! may it live a thousand years hahaha...
thank you Scott Johnson
Working on a troy bilt with a honda engine and the owner left the gas turned on and it set for over a year with e10 gasoline in it .I have found that it also has o oil leaks on the split oil sump if i can fix it it will be a lot of money for the parts
if it has a honda engine, they only use gasket maker, and no gasket, so that won't be expensive and as for the fuel system, I'd just buy a new carb, which is not very expensive
I never do internal engine work on push mowers. The newer Briggs are not worth tearing apart in my opinion. This video was interesting however.
yes you are correct, I was purely for exposition
a few decades with the "new" briggs engine i would doubt it but some other person might still use the same engine so it might be a gamble to see how long that engine will last.
very true, I just figured it was worth a shot
@@HomeGaragechannel i was kinda referring to the plastics and other parts that the engine maker cut the costs on and plastic camshaft? that would last probably around 3 to 4 years depending on the humidity the weather etc. and over that 3 4 years mark i think the plastic will fall apart or do some sort of damage.
Damn that mower when fixed runs like a top. I have and fixing a Craftsman 4.75hp lawn vacuum (hasn't ran in years) that has a stiff recoil. Any suggestions
thanks. As for the recoil, I'd remove the spark plug and then pull it, and see just how much better it is. If it's still tough it means the lower bearing is gouging the crank, or there's an issue
with just the recoil
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for the advice!
no problem
@homegarage I got a Husqvarna push mower and it needs an air filter assembly and air filter and am having a hard time finding both. Do you recommend any websites?
sure Ereplacementparts dot com
@@HomeGaragechannel will do
A cereal box material is good for gaskets or the back of a note book
I've heard the same thing
Flywheel key or the valves
thanks
I would do what it takes to get it to run right and smooth.
thank you William Snow, I thought it was the best choice too.
for me yep sure no worries and why not etc.
I see it the same way, thank you Patrick Stapleton.
There is no such thing as a perfect person. They are lying to you if they say they are. As long as you learn from your mistake, you should be ok.
thank you RC Hobbyist Extreme
and for the sake of the future problems like the metal is compromised or there might be a small crack somewhere on the block that i cant see that might cause more issues so new engine it is for me.
I hear what you're saying and it makes sense
DIY gasket. You do it, or they do it. Same result.
I'd do it just for the educational benefits.
good way to phrasing that
How do you tell if a push mower has a bad head gasket is smoke çoming from underneath the cover where the piston is a sine of it
And you can hear the hiss on the compression stroke.
for an engine like I would look for a blow out of carbon around the head, and yes you should be able to hear the sound of escaping air
@@HomeGaragechannel it runs but I had to tighten up head bolts that were really losses that why I ask if it might have damaged it
ah I see
@@HomeGaragechannel got a head gasket for it it stopped doing it now I it needs a new pump diafram it just like the weed eater one on your other channel
I always make my own gaskets- for my equipment- even head gaskets-- I do not buy gasket paper
nice, I like hearing that
I would only fix it for my personal use.
very good idea
if it was mine i would just toss in a new engine since fixing something that is destroyed or damaged might just mess up my time and energy just to see or check out if there is anything wrong with it and try to replace the parts.
i once pulled a lawnmower starter rope and it got yanked out and almost broke my finger.
wow that was not good then, did you fix it?
@@HomeGaragechannel well it was a lawncare company one so idk.
Plastic parts inside an engine... designed to fail and replace the whole machine.
good idea, but that's expensive.
you didnt wash it before you started working on it
Am I the only one disturbed by all the plastic parts INSIDE of the engine?
Well, definitely an effort that won't be financially rewarding. However, YT subscribers can appreciate the amount of time and technical skill involved.
May I suggest, reediting, to combine the two videos. Then re titled as ..."A COMPLETE MOWER ENGINE REBUILD". Not 100% accurate, but close enough to get more eyeballs on your channel. If anything, the result can mean more subscribers or more views. The monetized content could supplement the loss you've taken from the initial sale.
that's a good idea, the video would be an amazing amount of time, though, well over 30 minutes, just not sure if I want to have videos that long. Would you be interested in super long videos? The post production time could be over 30hrs for a 30 minute video.
@@HomeGaragechannel
I've watched videos 2 to 3 hours long. But that's just me. I often pause them, get on with my day, then get back to the content hours later.
Keep in mind, the creators that garner 3 or 4 million views per video, have been successful with mundane subject matter. Some landscapers have achieved 30 million views or more, on a single 1 hour vid of themselves cutting overgrown lawns.
In your case, tearing into the motor to get to a damaged part, is so interesting because it's rarely done. It also helps that the mower you demonstrated this on is "newish", rather than an old junky rust bucket. There's a perceived value in the work you did.
As far as the editing goes, just fuse the two together, with an "intro" explaining the extenuating circumstances. Following, in between, with an explanation of what went wrong.Then include an "outro" with your take on how you'd tackle the job the next time this problem comes up.
Forego the artistic integrity, damn it, this about making some money.
I like this comment
Should not clean with gasoline, even old gas. Too much of a chance of a fire.
sure can
@@HomeGaragechannel Of course you "can". I'm saying you shouldn't. It's not a good practice to do.
If flywheel key is good now you have to remove camshaft because it’s plastic junk
China is building better engines now and need to be importing complete equipment
it seems that way
If you bought a mower in the last 6 years you made a mistake
It’s junk 😢😢😢
feels that way
Craftsman is junk
so I've heard