Do NOT Drill The Rivets Out Of Your Lawn Mower (Here's Why)
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- There are way too many TH-camrs telling you to drill the rivets out of your Briggs and Stratton starter! They are absolutely wrong! Watch this short video to do it the correct way...
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I saw that battery adapter. What was magical 🪄 was how that impact driver you sat down just disappeared 😂.
Would there be a video on briggs and stratton coil testing in steves videos ? Anyone have a link ? . Please/thanks
I know I shouldn't be but I'm honestly surprised that people are drilling them out!
I didn't even think of that as an option 🤣
Oh. I was getting ready with the torch!
Oops! I drill out the rivits when the cord breaks, then replace the whole recoil mechanism, for me it's faster and easier than trying to replace the cord. Love the vids!
Steve I love your videos. You have been doing a lot less than you used to. I hope everything is okay. I look forward to when your videos come on. You were posting like once every couple of weeks but now I don’t have my Steve fix as often and I go through with drawls lol. Keep up with the great videos and I guess there is only one rub f to do. Re watch all of your videos from start to finish until the next one comes out lol. Have a great day Steve and hope to see another video soon
Imagine he's not doing as many videos because there is only so much to a small engine. That is what I'm figuring anyway. 👍🏻😉
@@williamscoggin1509 that could very well be. I just love learning and the way he shows us how to do things makes learning it fun and inspirational. That’s how I feel anyway
Exactly correct stevo! When you
Drill them out where does the rivet go? They lodge betweeen the flywheel and coil lol. My luck I would break a coil mounting post ! Cheers!
Right on Jeremy! Thank You...
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I replace them with bolts one time I think because the old rivets were very loose. Guess I coulda used new rivets, but didn't want to fix it again later.
I'd love to know the story behind this video... who hasn't drilled rivets out drinking
What happed to the Silver Eagle beard? Man, That beard wore you well... 🦅
I to have been seduced by the rivet drill , I was young and all my friends were doing it ,and the temptation was just to great.
Why the fuck didn't you tell me this before I did it! Oh well, I pop riveted it back after putting in the new rope.
I never drilled them out before. Pryed open with a screwdriver yes. But I'm gonna have to try this drilling technique 🤔
I use carbon arc , really fast
Thanks for the help Steve, I've literally been staring at the wrong screws for hours trying to figure out how to get them off. Fortunately your video appeared and my stupid thinking didn't turn into a stupid mistake 😉
Right on
Shhhh. 🤫 I'm amazed the number of mowers that come to me cuz they didn't want to drill out the rivets.
I agree Stella...
All right brother Steve! I need you to help me out. I’ve got a generator with a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton OHV motor. The recoil which is riveted onto the cowling or shroud rattles (because it’s loose), and I want to get rid of the stupid rivets and replacing with screws.
I love your new introduction!!! I think I recognize the voice possibly.
Yes! Thank you!
Thanks for the vid! I would have done just what you told me not to do if'n I hadn't seen this first and I thank you. BTW and the end of your vids where you crack one open and chug away may I say, while standing there you might just open the beer, hold it up for a salute, then say, "Drink Up Shriner"! It would be the toast of the town. See Ya!
I've got a question for you that is way off topic and you might have covered it but I couldn't find a vid. What mower oil should I run in my new Honda push mower? It's so damn confusing! It calls for 10w 30. I get that but should I run Honda oil? Car oil? Synthetic? None synthetic? I can't find a straight answer anywhere. There are about a million different opinions on the subject. I'm thinking I will just use the Honda oil 10w30? Thanks.
I am glad you are back to making informative videos again showing planned topics, I have no interest in livestream.
I understand
Super enjoying your funny delivery and useful advice. AND I can't stop laughing every time you crack a beer at the conclusion of a video. Good thing I'm not cracking one open at the rate I'm watching your vids, right? 😁
It's a throw-away-world. Now you just replace the whole expensive assembly rather than fixing it with an inexpensive part.
You have just saved my behind again, I'm you biggest fan, or definitely one of them man
Thank You...
Why would you be that lazy anyways? Then you have to rivet it back in or use screws. Wow. Some people are not too bright.
Ok steve.I,ll just have a beer instead then.I was about to start drilling..🍺from🇫🇮😎👍
I have a question., in a lawnmower engine, howmany time the spark will occur in one complete cycle. It's a 4 stroke engine, and the coil on body and magnet is on flywheel.
That's a great tip. You've been missed lately...
More to come!
Steve, I just drilled the rivets out of mine so I could replace the recoil. The spring was broken and I scored a new one for 16 bucks on Ebay. The only way to replace it was to drill out those rivets and rivet in the new one. You do a great job Steve. I appreciate all the info. I couldn't do it without you.
Thats what separates the really good mechanics from the rest......There is a right and wrong way to do everything. if you are drilling out the rivets you probably should find another career or hobby.
Thanks Steve. Funny how the KISS principal works isn't it?
Yeah he's right don't take out the rivets people unless you have the right rivet to replace it. I know of two instances I will remove the recoil and re-rivot it on. If the pull cord slider grommet is worn out and you have a replacement part to reattach or if you need to clock or slightly rotate the assembly to the next holes because the rope binds on the sheave and cuts the rope when pulling.
I understand fully. HOWEVER, when the starter needs complete replacement, you have to replace the engine cover to. Then when you change the engine cover you have a different model number from the old engine that is now on your engine and you may get the wrong parts by using that different engine number.
Thanks for this - I was seriously considering drilling the robots out
dang it u caught me I just getting ready to grab the drill and and cutting torch and see what kind of fun I could have with those pop rivets lol just kidding my push mower is new I'm not going do that great video though
Hey Steve I looked and searched for your opinion on what is the best oil for Honda push mower and didnt find any thing on oil changes could you please give me you view on oil synthetic or conventional and brand preference thanks
Honestly if you see a rivit in something not supposed to take out find another way and he just told u same thing teach your kids we in trouble with them lol they think they can drive because they steared that car while in bed in the floor in a game chair
Damn it Steve! Couldn't you have posted this yesterday?! LMAO! Thanks buddy!
LOL! You're Welcome...
I feel so stupid now.....been drilling them out for years....
What crazy design attaches the dipstick to the pullstart housing? Weird.
That new announcer’s voice is freaking me out!!!
Yeah, me too Ken!!!
Yes, it is freaky! I like it better than the reving chainsaw noise though. That chainsaw noise blasts my ears.
@@catblue6393 🤣🤣
Ooooops, I remember making that mistake 👍🏻👍🏻
Briggs sells you the replacement recoil with screws and nuts to replace the rivets. The piece that spring hooks to sometimes break and only time you will have to drill out rivets. You can use pop rivets to put recoil back on.
I've always found that pop rivets rub against the flywheel as they're too long. But you can try putting them on upside down. They still fail after a while due to the flexing of that housing when pull starting
Interesting. I didn't know that👍
@@horacepinker6578 I have a home depot mower. It wears out long before the pop rivets!
In a bench mount chainsaw sharpener the electric one any chance you can do one with different wheels for sharping and with one work best cause there's so many different wheels from old fashioned to the new metal covers diamond ones
Well I've never did that and now I won't for sure. You only had the opportunity to take one swig.
I'm guilty of doing this on my old mower. Lol. I did re rivet it back together lol.
Got the mower started first time this year . Took 4 pulls and the new blade i installed a few weeks ago didnt fly off.👍
Did my pre mowing season maintenance a few weeks ago, changed oil checked blade sharpness etc. Turned the mower back over, primed it a couple times and it started on the very first pull. I was shocked, never had that happen the first start of the year. Of course when I went to mow the first time a few days later, it took three solid pulls on the rope. Other than breaking one of the plastic wheel centers the very first time I used the cheap Walmart mower, no problems yet and this is the third year using it.
they should spot weld them or something that doesn't look like cheap construction so peeps don't think just that.
I spray some rust converter on the inside while I have it apart. Rust holds moisture, dirt, and the air goes smoother through there to help cool the engine!
I drilled mine out for one of those cheap Chinese replacement pull starters on ebay and that broke on the first day.
Thanks for the tip! Now I'm going outside to stand and point with authority....while sipping domestic beer
I figured that out by myself after drilling the rivets out!
When do you tell a customer that there mower is a piece of poop and not worth fixing.
Lol I ALMOST did that when I was an amateur. Then I noticed the Phillips head. Perhaps lawnmower companies can indicate this.
we shall see when the part gets here…. dun dun DUN!!!!! 👻
Talk about doing something easy the hard way.
So I can stop searching for a screwdriver with a round tip?
I unscrew the dipstick tube off the cowl when I take that off so as to prevent risk of dirt and debris finding its way in the sump and the dipstick getting dirty.
Sometimes you need to swap a used starter if you're scavenging from a slightly different cowl.
Drilling out the rivets allows the complete removal of the recoil starter assembly, which allows starting the mower with an electric drill. I have never met a recoil starter I liked. 👍😁
I'm a fairly new subscriber, but your videos have been very helpful. Have you ever considered doing one on untangling a chainsaw chain?
Great suggestion!
Steve, I had to drill out the rivers on my mower because 18 years of use had wallered out the holes to the point the pop rivets started pulling out! There's only so much abuse pop rivets can take, apparently!
Maybe I was yanking on it too hard, huh?
So after you had Sarah Wayne Callies on your channel I've been going back and watching Prison Break so I hope she is getting some royalties :-)
Right on
Thank you! I almost drilled my rivets out. Thanks for the warning!!!!!
Glad to help
You don't need to drill the rivets out to remove the cover from the block, but if the recoil spring is broken they must be drilled out to replace the recoil assembly. To the best of my knowledge, the recoil spring is no longer replaceable. You get a new recoil assembly with special bolts to mount it properly.
You can get the springs..but...
Taking the pull start off, and using you drill or cordless impact gun to start your mower. Is the cool thing to do.
Iv replaced hundreds of recoil springs and iv never drilled out any rivets
Okay I can see that, but it IS possible to repair the starter assy. IF you know what your doing and do it gently. It can be done.
@@radicalracing09 I ran a small engine repair business and the sensible options for those later model Briggs were either buy the whole shroud assembly which was really expensive or get a $9 recoil starter from Amazon and drill the rivets out and be done with it. I had a lot of parts mowers then though so they got a a while used assembly more often than not. I have drilled and replaced plenty though.
@vintagemadness9587 you have a video on how you did that?
I drill them out if they need replacing but not to take apart
Unless you are "Repowering" a SNAPPER Disc Drive RWD Push Mower with the OEM "Sideways" motor mounting.
I upgraded my 1984 Snapper from a 4 HP to a "6.75 HP" (Manufacturer Rated) back in 2001, and I love the DICKENS out of it!
Those engines will be golden in the "sustainable" future😄
Dewalt battery on a milwaukee? That's a sin for sure! Gotta love people who can't figure out that removing the 3 bolts takes 2 minutes so instead they will spend 30 minutes drilling out rivets then having to re rivet it back on . Great video!
Glad I saw this, I was just getting ready to drill some rivets. No lie !!! 🇺🇲👍🏻
Glad I could help
Why on earth would somebody drill those out?
Too late steve lol maybe next x I’ll remember the video haha
I have the exact same problem with an abandoned mower that I picked up. Thankfully the rest of the parts I needed are good.
Did you say it was beer time? Sounds good to me!
I wish I would have known that 3 lawnmowers ago, I was a rivet driller outer. Thanks for sharing Steve
Glad to help
LMBO .....
Run into that Many times.....usually brought in Pieces...!
....all I can normally say; after gales of laughter inside, is the Same as you...... The rivets (Not screws or bolts) are a Great-indicator that it's designed as a SINGLE unit. More cost-effective for the Mfr to "stamp" as two pieces....but One Assy nonetheless...!
Bravo Zulu Steve !!!
Thank You...
Some people just don't have common sense.
Only a half a beer project👍👍
Love there little tips Steve. 👍🍺🇬🇧
Thanks 👍
dam ,if i would of only seen this yesterday .
I drill them out to change the pull angle...
Steve there like the old days again , all one unit
I made this mistake once on my old Lawn Boy like 10 years ago. Now I know better.
Right on
Every lawnmower I ever had didn't have rivets there. They had studs or bolts/screws to hold that cap on the shroud. It looks like the oil dipstick came out when you pulled the whole thing as one piece. Best to mention that one should make sure to thoroughly clean the schmoo off of that area before yanking it off, so as not to drop a bunch of crap/dirt down into the crankcase!
Steve I have a mower that stalls after a fue seconds it has compression cleaned fuel and gasket and diafram any ideas?ireland
Sounds like you have the model with the carburetor on top of the gas tank. If so, make sure you install the o-ring and spacer on the carburetor and not on the intake tube. Doing it the other way can cause an air leak because the o-ring will not seat properly. Just a guess because I’m not quite sure what model of engine you have. Also make sure your primer bulb is not ripped, if it is it’s another source for an air leak.
Lol i was legit about to do this. Thank you for saving my generator
You're Welcome...
Better think twice before disassembling something...Hard to believe that people prefer drilling rivets instead of removing 3 bolts though :) : )...
Wait till you are near 80 years old. Things are not so clear any more!
I'm 55 and a lot of things are not so clear anymore :):)
Oops thanks for that tip, I certainly won’t do that again!!!
Glad to help
QUESTION- Briggs & Stratton motor 2200 generator is it the same way for the full cord because I messed it up...
Yes. And I didn't do it. Since 2000
I never knew that was a thing 😳
Not even enough time for a beer.
Thanks for helping me out with your videos 👍i have got my 1973 Briggs n Stratton lawnmower going again. Top man 👍👍👍👍👍
Great to hear!
How do you take starter apart
Was.that a Mountain Due.
Man I've been thinking that so many times - good stuff Steve 👍👍
Thanks Claus!
I have never drilled out those rivets. Some guys make more work for themselves than they need to. As you said, it's best to remove the entire cover anyways as then you can blow out all the garbage built up in the engine that affects cooling. My opinion.
another great vid. hey Steve you clean up nice with a fresh haircut
Thank You...
+1 for a video as long as it needs to be and not padded out to goose the monetization algorithms.
Thank You...
If you need to replace a broken pull cord it is much easier and quicker to drill the rivets and replace them with new rivets after you have rewound the spring. Please, let's see you do that that just removing the whole cover !
WOW!
I added rivnuts, so the starter cover bolted on.
👍👍👍 Seems so obvious?
But Steve, I transplanted the engine from a different mower. Had to re-clock the handle. Take it easy... SHEESH!!! Lol Michael in Colorado.
I have been drilling them out for years, Did not know this. Thanks
You're Welcome...
This helped me so much, thank you for this video
You're so welcome!