Those machines are 100 times better than the garbage we are forced to buy today!! I'm glad I kept mine clean, it's an old troybuilt 2036 20Hp 36" bite and also has a 16" auger, thing is a beast.
Hard to believe what people give up on. That machine isn't perfect, but with just a little love, it's got a lot of life left in it. Another great video, Mustie.
These things used are going to go through the roof. Lowe's and home Depot are dropping gas appliances. But battery powered snowblowers is just a dumb and expensive endeavor. But the lack of orders from them are going to cause the manufacturers to stop making them. They will be worth their weight in gold.
Married couples, both with jobs, and there's just no time left to tinker and fix things. It's an old machine and most people don't have the mechanical aptitude to fix things so they think it's time for a new one. I will say it twice, there's less free time--most people want to relax and watch a movie, not deal with other frustrations.
@@Hjerte_Verke Beleive it or not, there are people in the world who don't think working on a snowblower or watching someone else work on a snowblower is a great way to spend a Sunday morning!! I know, weird, right!
I wish I was you. I can't watch step by step because of the bombardment of constant intrusive adverts suitably timed for me to lose track. Stepping back just results in another Advert :-( These days I just get up and walk away. It's a shame as I been watching Mustie going on 6 years now.
I just realized that I am sitting here in rapt attention, watching Mustie revive yet another snowblower-- a piece of equipment that I will never need here on the AL/GA border! Just goes to show you just how good he is at this combination of education and entertainment... really, every other "will this small engine equipment run again?" TH-camr would do well to watch and learn how it is supposed to be done! Thanks, Mustie, for doing it right!
I sometimes watch James Condon here on youtube for his small engine videos. Mostly generators and such, but he's a little too ermm.. ADHD for me. he uses torque wrenches on almost every nut and bolt. Yeah, I'm not doing that unless it is actually a critical fastener that really needs to be torqued correctly. Most stuff is "tight is tight" for me and use common sense.. like don't go wrenching down on stuff threaded into soft aluminum.. Mustie1 has been my goto guy for many years now. Plus, I love his humor and little stories about his childhood and such. It makes the videos so much more personal. I do miss his dog though.
I miss his dog too! I agree with you about James Condon... I watch some of his videos, and his technical knowledge is impressive, but his delivery is a bit dry-- could use a bit of humor. My Dad always told me that I could always tighten a fastener a bit more, but once it is stripped or broken it's too late to loosen it back up! I use a torque wrench on all internal engine parts, but external fasteners get the old "feels about right" torque spec. @@10HDFLHX
These older machines are so much better built then the cheap everything plastic and tinfoil metal used on todays machines. Love it when an older machine lives on.
Hilarious fishing expedition in the ultrasonic cleaner😉 Reminds me of times when things were repaired and working great despite missing a handful nuts and bolts 😅
Another great video . As a retired machinist , I could not help myself from turning some bronze bushing for the axle and drill and installing grease zerks . My snowblower tractor's engine has finally failed and I have been keeping an eye out for a replacement . However here near Seattle we rarely get enough snow to use it . Have to apply Pam cooking spray all over snow handling areas with heavy application to the shoot . Our snow is always like wet concrete . This winter I added a plow to my newest tractor , a blade actually works better here . Keep on wrenching .
Nice! Down here snowblowers are few and far between and in Southern Indiana NO ONE ever gives anything away, lol! I just bought an ancient old snowblower about 3 weeks ago for $60 bucks. An Ariens 10M4 ST424 model made back in 1965 and it's going to be a long restoration, lol. The motor runs fine and the augers work and it throws the snow, but the auger has a broken sheer bolt that can't be driven out with a hammer and punch, or an air hammer for that matter. The gear box seals leak slowly. The gas tank shut-off valve leaks when it's unscrewed and on. I ordered a new valve but the ends were different. Mine screws into the metal tank and the one they sent me looks like it's for a plastic tank as it just pushes in with a grommet on it. I tried combining the two to make one, but still has the same problem of leaking when ya unscrew it to turn it on. The wheels on mine have split rims that are riveted to the axle sleeves with five rivets on each wheel and the "tires" are hard plastic and they are SHOT! Imma have to grind those rivets out, split the rims, take off the plastic tires and find some pneumatic tires and tubes to fit it, drill holes in rims for valve stems and bolt them back together. On the plus side, when I do finally get it restored it should last forever as it's built like a sherman tank with nearly as much steel, LOL!
Same. Waiting for a computer to copy it's contents onto a new one, and trying to decide whether it's really worth it to go outside into 40 degree heat to get something to eat, or maybe I should just lie down and die now to cut out a step 😂
Great everything you need to know about your snow blower. Even if you don't plan to fix it yourself, you need to know how it works to recognize problems.
In the Houston area of Texas we don't need snowblowers but i still watch because some of it translates to go-karts and mowers. I bought a classic B&S 3.75hp flathead mounted to a 22" Murray for $10. Someone severely parted it out because it was missing coil, fuel tank and carb, governor vain, and wheels and i just got it running and cutting the other day. Awesome content Darren.
We're neighbors, I guess. My wife is thrilled when we get a skiff of snow here. I moved here from Canada about 10 years ago... snow doesn't make me quite as happy as it does for her! 😄
I'm in Mass too and also love pinball. Do you know of any bars or taverns that have a decent pinball machine/s in them? I'm located in Western Mass. Cheers!
Your explanation of the 2 jets is correct, but I do not like calling the small one the "idle" jet. Too many people think it is ONLY used at idle. A better terminology would be "primary" and "secondary". Both jets should have a small wire run through them BEFORE the ultrasonic cleaner treatment. Most (all?) have a primary air bleed AHEAD of the throttle. This is a very tiny hole in the throat. It needs to have a eire run through it to make sure it is open.
I bought a new Simplicity 1728 a few years ago from my local implement dealer. It’s an absolute horse, and eats snow like it’s going out of style! I’ve been very happy with it. The drive system looks identical to what this machine has. Another great save by Darren!
It's always a great feeling when you get something working again that somebody has given up on. All my lawn equipment is stuff I have found on the side of the road and I have really expensive lawn equipment My next upgrade is just a driveway some day.
Some of my things are what my neighbor threw out. He saw I was fixing and using the stuff so he quit. lol On some things I called the company up and most of the time they sent repair parts free. 😊 I told them I would pay but they said never mind, we don’t care. Big lol
Great video. Reminds me of the snowblower we had at one of my jobs. The boss oppted for a sears lawn tractor with a plow. The blower we had was an arians. Only used it once when we got about 10" of snow one night. P.S. the littel bolts with the square shank are carrage bolts. Love the channel. My goto on sunday morning
It was 35 degrees outside today (35C is about 95 bananas!) so I am NEVER going to see a snowblower - but I did fix a leaf blower recently - great hints on small engines here.
42 C max here where I am today (currently 39 at lunchtime). Our work airconditioning isn't coping, so I got the opportunity to work from home today... Which is strange when you work in retail 😂
Thanks for continuing to put out the content everyone wants. Most channels forget where they came from as soon as they find a little success. You haven't, so thanks for the great content over the years Mustie1.
I have one of those (almost exact same) in my basement right now. The augers seized to the shaft and the shaft bent. Can't get replacement parts, so I pulled it apart and have spare parts. Newer blower is a simplicity as well. Great machines. Motor still starts with one or two pulls. I'm thinking gocart.
I worked on my briggs snow blower a couple of days ago replacing the o-ring for the fuel shut off valve. I found that the easiest way to get that choke lever off was to put a little bit of WD-40 in the recess of the knob and let it work itself into the release clips. That allows it slip off a bit easier.
It's so refreshing to see a machine being refurbished by someone who knows what they're doing. Far too many YT videos are made by people who have no concept of how an internal combustion engine works, nor how to diagnose their problems.
Mustie1 I stopped into my local John deere shop the other day. Needed bolts that hold the blades on my mower deck. Finishing up getting it done for next season.They are less than a mile away and bolts was only $1.50. They sell Honda snow blowers. Real nice machines. Ones I seen was actually sold. They are $3500 !!! I about shit.
I bought a TRS21 from John Deere Van wall (a blown engine for $20). Repaired a electric starter; used carb & serpentine pulley. On my repurposed other JD. I learned to be a better mechanic.
So much good equipment goes to the dump when it just needs a bit of work to make it usable. I hate how we've become such a disposable society. Love to see things saved and resurrected. I try to rescue machines when I can. Trouble is one only has so much space.
Can use a paint stick under scraper to space it to adjust skids don't forget to check air in tires. 15 lbs. I have gotten them people raise skids to clean all the way to surface
Those Briggs yellow "Oil Fill" plugs on both sides are known for loosening and even falling off! That was neat that you showed those close-ups of the augurs running in the snow. Well done!
Valve adjustment on these engines with a compression release is pretty important. Another way to set the exhaust valve is to find top dead center, turn the engine OPPOSITE normal rotation just over 1/4 turn and set the clearance. This keeps the de-compression mechanism from affecting the adjustment. The big nut moves the rocker arm, the allen screw in the rocker arm nut locks the nut. On rider mowers, the 12V electric starter motor needs the decompression system to work because the starter motor is not powerful enough to overcome full engine compression. Valve adjustment will solve 99% of misdiagnosed bad starters or weak batteries.
Another Top shelf video from mustie 1.I fixed our company Ariens 824 replacement bushings. Its going strong. Our engine is a flat head. Tweaked primer; fuel cap; cleaned carb. Running strong @ a small airport in Iowa.
The snow blower portion of the machine is all new to me, I live in central Arizona...we see snow in the mountains around us occasionally but none in the valley. Thanks' for the education. El Mirage, Arizona
I was a little disappointed with the burnouts, a little smoke would have been nice! It amazes me that people don't take care of a nice machine. Keep it in a shed, change the oil, wire wheel the rust, paint the drum, augers and chute every two years. Glad you could save this one!
I'm 46 now, and just got 10" of snow dumped on me this past week. I've never used a snowblower, but I wished I had one! 😂 Not used to this kind of snow in Knoxville TN. 🤘
There are a lot of copycat channels but none of them are even close to mustie1. I like how he breaks everything down to where anyone can understand it great stuff .
Mustie,there must be a substance that will replace salt to dissolve snow.??? Thanks for your fixing videos , I have used your knowledge to fix my mower,as simple as a container to put nuts and bolts and bits in instead of having them all over the shop. Thanks mate.👍😊
I'm sure Mustie would agree as it appears we both own FJ Cruiser's and would save us both a bundle of $ on Fluid Filming the undercarriage every year to prevent rusting.😉
Mustie that was so goodthe drive belt and two bushings for free worth weight in gold loved it been watching you for years always worth watching thank you for sharing and your time.
Generally on all small engines its .004 intake .006 exhaust Out of the 34 yrs ive been messing with them its the magic # that will make it run, but at least try to find the original spec. I always set them tight to where they hold the feeler gauge set so when you tighten the lock screw they tend to loosen up. Alot of times with the decompression valve whichever valve its on you turn the crank 1/4 turn to move it out of the equation. Also if you have a way to spin the engine backwards that usually will give you the true compression reading as well. For those who are wondering why the exhaust valve has a wider gap its to compensate for the valve heating up and expanding its length. Just some tips that will hopefully help someone out.
Same here, amazed at the toys he finds along the roadways, Must live in a very rich neighborhood, Here in west Ky, people just park it out behind the barn or under a shade tree, However, I have never seen a snowblower here in west ky, Most mowers
I imagine the snow you got was the same consistency as the snow (or better yet: white sludge) that we got 100 miles north. It was like plowing concrete that hadn't set yet. In that case, I'd say it's a damn good snowblower. And the price was right.
I have welded washers in front of those drive bushings To take up the play And then just remember put a little bit of grease Seems to last a lot longer than those plastic bushings
Being Canadian I've used snow blowers all my life best toy ever....I spray WD 40 on my auger and chute great for wet snow doesn't clog as bad or stick...just a tip ....
I have the same exact machine except it's Craftsman labeled.Many years ago they had a recall with the primer system.Mine is stii going strong after many years,I pamper it,lol.Rick from Delaware
I'd say that machine is from around 2019 - it is almost identical to my Craftsman blower. I'm so glad I saw this video - I've that very problem with the idler valve. Now I know how to get at that carb.
Hello Mustie 1, there's a lot of people doing snow blowers on TH-cam. How about a snowmobile like a barn find. Something like 20 years old or older. Try to get one running. Chris 🤗
I bought a carb kit for my snowblower that had the carb, abunch of gaskets and s plastic spacer, hose, clamps, fuel shut valve and the starter bulb for $18. Of the jungle website. I have been cleaning the original carb about 3 years now and getting the float bowl to seal up can be tough. Just bought the new one this year.
westport wa.state here sir. so in the state of wash. here in westport. we are back to 40's and more. rain and wind. snow is not in the future. looks like you are coming out of the deep freeze also. stay warm sir. god bless.
If you put a thick coat of paint on the auger, impeller and inside the shoot it will throw the snow much further. I usually brush the paint on, spray paint just isn't thick enough. I've kept one going for over 15 years now. In the spring before putting it away I go over it and replace anything that's worn and paint anything that's showing metal. When I use it, it gets 3 hrs use with every storm. Long driveway and big yard.
You are a great service to the DIY world! So many of us had to learn the hard way, and before youtube, the fixit guys and gals were those people who like to take things apart and see if they could figure it out. This channel give an excellent education to the folks who are interested in getting their feet wet in the fixit world as well as us fixit guys who don't have it all figured out yet - I learned something new today about the cause of that dang surging that so many carburetors get in the habit of. My neighbor's surging Honda mower is about to have a miracle cure this spring with that knowledge (and cement my miracle worker status in the neighborhood!😂 Your experience really gives a wide range of folks a leg up in the battle against planned obsolescence and the disposable economy! Keep up the great work!
Another great video, always something to learn. Vicariously enjoying some wrenching now that I no longer have a garage to do so. So much stuff that gets tossed due to lack of time/skill/patience or knowledge. Thanks again Mustie!
Hey Mustie.. I think those bolts were called "carriage bolts" and nylon lock nuts were on the outside of the guides.. I bad at vocabulary, too most times.. esp if I'm talking to someone my brain just locks up.. lol.. CHEERS!!
My snowblower in my Pittsburgh HS years circa 75 was my hands, back and a big ass snow shovel. Get up at 5am and shovel before dad drove on it (turns to ice) to go to work.
The bolts holding the skids are called Carriage bolts. Hey Mustie, have you ever considered maybe having one of your fans assist you for a day? Second pair of hands, help with the camera etc? Maybe for a small fee? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would be honored to wrench with you for a day. (L would love to be the first)
Hey Mustie, there's a place in Worcester called Hudson Belting on East Worcester St. They have a huge selection of green belts that last ten times longer than stock belts. I use them whenever possible and never had to replace them again. Great video, I especially liked the valve adjustment,I've never seen that style of adjusters before. Thanks for teaching us something new.
@Mustie1 The bolts holding on those shoes are Carriage Bolts, square shank with a flange head. Stove Bolts have a tapered square shank and head, which tighten into a recess ending up with the head flush with usually the outside of the 'stove'. 8-)
I love the way that motor fired up. Some care by Mustie after sitting for who knows how long, and it took off. Great job. I would never see equipment like that set out by the road for free. At the most you might see a broken down couch or barbeque around here.
This video was perfect timing for me! My Snowblower needed some serious attention. I took it out to take care of the 1 foot of snow that we got here in Northern WV, and it ran and then died within a few seconds. I had to clean the carb on it, and fix the fuel line, and it runs like a Top now! Awesome video Mustie, love you brother!
Another great find and episode of Mustie1 Darren finding a road side gem in need of some tender care. Of course he takes us on a highly enjoyable trip getting it ready to work.
I live in central Florida and every winter watch a dozen videos on snowblower repairs. 😂
i live in north florida!
and same,
and every time i think "i will probably never see snow, and most certainly will never need a snow blower
Same for me here in Houston area of Texas.
South Louisiana. Same😅
I’m in Palm Bay 😂
Yep, some of us are lucky and seldom see snow or frame rusted Toyota pickups like the do in the NE USA. 😊😊😊
Your downloads come through to New Zealand in the early hours which is great when you don't sleep well. Still my top watch on TH-cam.
Same in the US
yeah i always get them around 1130pm sunday night here in Australia
Ditto to that from another Kiwi.
oh great. i am the third kiwi that watchs mustie fix things that people throw away.@@1425race
Those machines are 100 times better than the garbage we are forced to buy today!! I'm glad I kept mine clean, it's an old troybuilt 2036 20Hp 36" bite and also has a 16" auger, thing is a beast.
Hard to believe what people give up on. That machine isn't perfect, but with just a little love, it's got a lot of life left in it. Another great video, Mustie.
These things used are going to go through the roof. Lowe's and home Depot are dropping gas appliances. But battery powered snowblowers is just a dumb and expensive endeavor. But the lack of orders from them are going to cause the manufacturers to stop making them. They will be worth their weight in gold.
Married couples, both with jobs, and there's just no time left to tinker and fix things. It's an old machine and most people don't have the mechanical aptitude to fix things so they think it's time for a new one. I will say it twice, there's less free time--most people want to relax and watch a movie, not deal with other frustrations.
@@Hjerte_Verke Beleive it or not, there are people in the world who don't think working on a snowblower or watching someone else work on a snowblower is a great way to spend a Sunday morning!! I know, weird, right!
Most people don't have the know how or just rather blow their money and buy new.Its a throw away world ....sad
@@tarstarkusz , keep dreaming.
One of the better ways to spend Sunday mornings. The systematic, step by step approach to evaluate and diagnose is not tedious or boring.
I wish I was you. I can't watch step by step because of the bombardment of constant intrusive adverts suitably timed for me to lose track. Stepping back just results in another Advert :-( These days I just get up and walk away. It's a shame as I been watching Mustie going on 6 years now.
I just realized that I am sitting here in rapt attention, watching Mustie revive yet another snowblower-- a piece of equipment that I will never need here on the AL/GA border! Just goes to show you just how good he is at this combination of education and entertainment... really, every other "will this small engine equipment run again?" TH-camr would do well to watch and learn how it is supposed to be done! Thanks, Mustie, for doing it right!
I had a friend bring me a old one from Michigan and I fixed it up
Customer asked if it is a tumber weed eater , lololo
I sometimes watch James Condon here on youtube for his small engine videos. Mostly generators and such, but he's a little too ermm.. ADHD for me. he uses torque wrenches on almost every nut and bolt. Yeah, I'm not doing that unless it is actually a critical fastener that really needs to be torqued correctly. Most stuff is "tight is tight" for me and use common sense.. like don't go wrenching down on stuff threaded into soft aluminum.. Mustie1 has been my goto guy for many years now. Plus, I love his humor and little stories about his childhood and such. It makes the videos so much more personal. I do miss his dog though.
I miss his dog too! I agree with you about James Condon... I watch some of his videos, and his technical knowledge is impressive, but his delivery is a bit dry-- could use a bit of humor. My Dad always told me that I could always tighten a fastener a bit more, but once it is stripped or broken it's too late to loosen it back up! I use a torque wrench on all internal engine parts, but external fasteners get the old "feels about right" torque spec.
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Never ceases to amaze me what Musties neighbors will drag to the curb.
That non running snow blower would SELL for a hundred bucks in Michigan.
Congrats! You live in the only part of the country that is like that.
This was a teaching video with Mustie explaining how stuff works, very interesting and educational as only Mustie can.
These older machines are so much better built then the cheap everything plastic and tinfoil metal used on todays machines. Love it when an older machine lives on.
Hilarious fishing expedition in the ultrasonic cleaner😉
Reminds me of times when things were repaired and working great despite missing a handful nuts and bolts 😅
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Another great video . As a retired machinist , I could not help myself from turning some bronze bushing for the axle and drill and installing grease zerks . My snowblower tractor's engine has finally failed and I have been keeping an eye out for a replacement . However here near Seattle we rarely get enough snow to use it . Have to apply Pam cooking spray all over snow handling areas with heavy application to the shoot . Our snow is always like wet concrete . This winter I added a plow to my newest tractor , a blade actually works better here . Keep on wrenching .
@henryzabel1746. I agree, using plastic axle bushings on a larger and heavier machine like that is almost criminal!
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You're THE MAN Mustie... Sunday early morning, cup a joe and the weekly Mustie vid = life is good 😊
mustie your uploads is what i look forward to every sunday!
Nice! Down here snowblowers are few and far between and in Southern Indiana NO ONE ever gives anything away, lol! I just bought an ancient old snowblower about 3 weeks ago for $60 bucks. An Ariens 10M4 ST424 model made back in 1965 and it's going to be a long restoration, lol. The motor runs fine and the augers work and it throws the snow, but the auger has a broken sheer bolt that can't be driven out with a hammer and punch, or an air hammer for that matter. The gear box seals leak slowly. The gas tank shut-off valve leaks when it's unscrewed and on. I ordered a new valve but the ends were different. Mine screws into the metal tank and the one they sent me looks like it's for a plastic tank as it just pushes in with a grommet on it. I tried combining the two to make one, but still has the same problem of leaking when ya unscrew it to turn it on. The wheels on mine have split rims that are riveted to the axle sleeves with five rivets on each wheel and the "tires" are hard plastic and they are SHOT! Imma have to grind those rivets out, split the rims, take off the plastic tires and find some pneumatic tires and tubes to fit it, drill holes in rims for valve stems and bolt them back together. On the plus side, when I do finally get it restored it should last forever as it's built like a sherman tank with nearly as much steel, LOL!
Here I am in the Australian summer heat watching Mustie repair a snow blower. I'm not complaining, it's still very interesting.
Same. Waiting for a computer to copy it's contents onto a new one, and trying to decide whether it's really worth it to go outside into 40 degree heat to get something to eat, or maybe I should just lie down and die now to cut out a step 😂
Great everything you need to know about your snow blower. Even if you don't plan to fix it yourself, you need to know how it works to recognize problems.
In the Houston area of Texas we don't need snowblowers but i still watch because some of it translates to go-karts and mowers. I bought a classic B&S 3.75hp flathead mounted to a 22" Murray for $10. Someone severely parted it out because it was missing coil, fuel tank and carb, governor vain, and wheels and i just got it running and cutting the other day. Awesome content Darren.
We're neighbors, I guess. My wife is thrilled when we get a skiff of snow here. I moved here from Canada about 10 years ago... snow doesn't make me quite as happy as it does for her! 😄
I’m heading there it’s chilly there but still better than Mn
Top of the morning to everyone from Massachusetts USA 😊
I'm in Mass too and also love pinball. Do you know of any bars or taverns that have a decent pinball machine/s in them? I'm located in Western Mass. Cheers!
It's a ride but Fun Spot in NH at Weirs Beach has hundreds of them.@@Pedroisanickname
I have bought more tools after watching your video's. You have every tool under the sun.
I got a free snow blower cause it had two flat tires! It's only 2yrs old!👍😁
I got a free mower because the tire broke off the plastic rim. That was it.
Your explanation of the 2 jets is correct, but I do not like calling the small one the "idle" jet. Too many people think it is ONLY used at idle. A better terminology would be "primary" and "secondary". Both jets should have a small wire run through them BEFORE the ultrasonic cleaner treatment.
Most (all?) have a primary air bleed AHEAD of the throttle. This is a very tiny hole in the throat. It needs to have a eire run through it to make sure it is open.
Pilot jet is also a term used for the idle low-speed jet
I was told never to put anything through a jet other than a nylon bristle from a brush.
I bought a new Simplicity 1728 a few years ago from my local implement dealer. It’s an absolute horse, and eats snow like it’s going out of style! I’ve been very happy with it. The drive system looks identical to what this machine has. Another great save by Darren!
In the US people have snowblowers. Here in the UK, when it snows, the whole country comes to a halt!
New Mustie1 video with coffee & Bacon butties = heaven😁
It's always a great feeling when you get something working again that somebody has given up on. All my lawn equipment is stuff I have found on the side of the road and I have really expensive lawn equipment My next upgrade is just a driveway some day.
People up north have a lot more money than the Texas folks 😮
Some of my things are what my neighbor threw out. He saw I was fixing and using the stuff so he quit. lol
On some things I called the company up and most of the time they sent repair parts free. 😊 I told them I would pay but they said never mind, we don’t care. Big lol
Great video. Reminds me of the snowblower we had at one of my jobs. The boss oppted for a sears lawn tractor with a plow. The blower we had was an arians. Only used it once when we got about 10" of snow one night.
P.S. the littel bolts with the square shank are carrage bolts.
Love the channel. My goto on sunday morning
Carriage bolts*. Little* Opted* Ariens*, sorry bro. 😀 You got the rest of the words right.
It was 35 degrees outside today (35C is about 95 bananas!) so I am NEVER going to see a snowblower - but I did fix a leaf blower recently - great hints on small engines here.
42 C max here where I am today (currently 39 at lunchtime). Our work airconditioning isn't coping, so I got the opportunity to work from home today... Which is strange when you work in retail 😂
Is calling imperial temperature bananas a common thing down there? 🤔
Thanks for continuing to put out the content everyone wants.
Most channels forget where they came from as soon as they find a little success.
You haven't, so thanks for the great content over the years Mustie1.
I have one of those (almost exact same) in my basement right now. The augers seized to the shaft and the shaft bent. Can't get replacement parts, so I pulled it apart and have spare parts. Newer blower is a simplicity as well. Great machines. Motor still starts with one or two pulls. I'm thinking gocart.
I worked on my briggs snow blower a couple of days ago replacing the o-ring for the fuel shut off valve. I found that the easiest way to get that choke lever off was to put a little bit of WD-40 in the recess of the knob and let it work itself into the release clips. That allows it slip off a bit easier.
That's nice but WD-40 is a petroleum distillate and loves to eat plastic. Soapy water might be better.
It's so refreshing to see a machine being refurbished by someone who knows what they're doing. Far too many YT videos are made by people who have no concept of how an internal combustion engine works, nor how to diagnose their problems.
Truer words were never spoke.
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
Thanks for the shop time Mustie1! Quite enjoyed the detail you went into on this one.
those plastic carb elbows are one of the banes of my existence.
Taryl will be proud of you for putting his coffee cup to good use! : )
Mustie1 I stopped into my local John deere shop the other day. Needed bolts that hold the blades on my mower deck. Finishing up getting it done for next season.They are less than a mile away and bolts was only $1.50. They sell Honda snow blowers. Real nice machines. Ones I seen was actually sold. They are $3500 !!! I about shit.
I bought a TRS21 from John Deere Van wall (a blown engine for $20). Repaired a electric starter; used carb & serpentine pulley. On my repurposed other JD. I learned to be a better mechanic.
So much good equipment goes to the dump when it just needs a bit of work to make it usable. I hate how we've become such a disposable society. Love to see things saved and resurrected. I try to rescue machines when I can. Trouble is one only has so much space.
No snow here but it was 14f in South Carolina this morning! Love your content MR mustie1! 🙏👍
Can use a paint stick under scraper to space it to adjust skids don't forget to check air in tires. 15 lbs. I have gotten them people raise skids to clean all the way to surface
Good setting for asphalt
Those Briggs yellow "Oil Fill" plugs on both sides are known for loosening and even falling off! That was neat that you showed those close-ups of the augurs running in the snow. Well done!
Valve adjustment on these engines with a compression release is pretty important. Another way to set the exhaust valve is to find top dead center, turn the engine OPPOSITE normal rotation just over 1/4 turn and set the clearance. This keeps the de-compression mechanism from affecting the adjustment. The big nut moves the rocker arm, the allen screw in the rocker arm nut locks the nut. On rider mowers, the 12V electric starter motor needs the decompression system to work because the starter motor is not powerful enough to overcome full engine compression. Valve adjustment will solve 99% of misdiagnosed bad starters or weak batteries.
Good Morning Mr. Mustie! Always makes my Sunday to sit with my coffee and watch you wrench on some old junk!
Been snowed in all week waiting thanks for taking the time to share u r the man
Some times even the good guys get a win!! Awesome video Darren
Another Top shelf video from mustie 1.I fixed our company Ariens 824 replacement bushings. Its going strong. Our engine is a flat head. Tweaked primer; fuel cap; cleaned carb. Running strong @ a small airport in Iowa.
The snow blower portion of the machine is all new to me, I live in central Arizona...we see snow in the mountains around us occasionally but none in the valley. Thanks' for the education.
El Mirage, Arizona
I was a little disappointed with the burnouts, a little smoke would have been nice! It amazes me that people don't take care of a nice machine. Keep it in a shed, change the oil, wire wheel the rust, paint the drum, augers and chute every two years. Glad you could save this one!
I'm 46 now, and just got 10" of snow dumped on me this past week. I've never used a snowblower, but I wished I had one! 😂 Not used to this kind of snow in Knoxville TN. 🤘
There are a lot of copycat channels but none of them are even close to mustie1. I like how he breaks everything down to where anyone can understand it great stuff .
You can buy screw drivers that actually connect to a socket ratchet now I have a set they are so handy!
I just use my 1/4" impact driver and bits, much faster
Mustie,there must be a substance that will replace salt to dissolve snow.???
Thanks for your fixing videos , I have used your knowledge to fix my mower,as simple as a container to put nuts and bolts and bits in instead of having them all over the shop. Thanks mate.👍😊
I'm sure Mustie would agree as it appears we both own FJ Cruiser's and would save us both a bundle of $ on Fluid Filming the undercarriage every year to prevent rusting.😉
We used uria in the service, because it doesn’t damage the aircraft. Basically horse piss.
Thank you, at last a clear explanation of the reason and dynamics of surging. So far with many presenters I knew it was the ideal jet.
Idle jet?
Mustie that was so goodthe drive belt and two bushings for free worth weight in gold loved it been watching you for years always worth watching thank you for sharing and your time.
thanks for all your efforts putting videos out each week mate, i really appreciate it, the highlight of my TH-cam week for sure
Generally on all small engines its
.004 intake
.006 exhaust
Out of the 34 yrs ive been messing with them its the magic # that will make it run, but at least try to find the original spec. I always set them tight to where they hold the feeler gauge set so when you tighten the lock screw they tend to loosen up. Alot of times with the decompression valve whichever valve its on you turn the crank 1/4 turn to move it out of the equation. Also if you have a way to spin the engine backwards that usually will give you the true compression reading as well. For those who are wondering why the exhaust valve has a wider gap its to compensate for the valve heating up and expanding its length. Just some tips that will hopefully help someone out.
SNOWblower episode!!! Nice one, decent machine with a pretty easy fix on it.
good job MUSTIE 1. I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETING NEW WITH YOUR VIEWS ON U-BE. thanks for being there again.
Same here, amazed at the toys he finds along the roadways,
Must live in a very rich neighborhood,
Here in west Ky, people just park it out behind the barn or under a shade tree,
However, I have never seen a snowblower here in west ky,
Most mowers
Not a bad snow blower for free nice job Darren..
Valve lash adjustment is made by turning the large hex nut fulcrum, and the set screw in the center holds the adjustment.
I imagine the snow you got was the same consistency as the snow (or better yet: white sludge) that we got 100 miles north. It was like plowing concrete that hadn't set yet. In that case, I'd say it's a damn good snowblower. And the price was right.
I have never looked a physical snowblower but i feel like i could fix one just be watching all of Mustie1's snowblower vids.
Well done. You made that fix look easy. I admit, I probably wouldn't have checked the valve clearances.....noted.
As a former dmn ynkee now living in the south.....this brings back many memories.
This is exactly like a craftsman .
Induction heater works well on rusty crusty snowblower bolts. Thanks again for another great repair video.
I have welded washers in front of those drive bushings To take up the play And then just remember put a little bit of grease Seems to last a lot longer than those plastic bushings
I find that a folded paper towel makes a pretty good filter, but not too harsh. That's how I filter my paint thinner for re-use
Being Canadian I've used snow blowers all my life best toy ever....I spray WD 40 on my auger and chute great for wet snow doesn't clog as bad or stick...just a tip ....
I have the same exact machine except it's Craftsman labeled.Many years ago they had a recall with the primer system.Mine is stii going strong after many years,I pamper it,lol.Rick from Delaware
I'd say that machine is from around 2019 - it is almost identical to my Craftsman blower. I'm so glad I saw this video - I've that very problem with the idler valve. Now I know how to get at that carb.
Hello Mustie 1, there's a lot of people doing snow blowers on TH-cam. How about a snowmobile like a barn find. Something like 20 years old or older. Try to get one running. Chris 🤗
I bought a carb kit for my snowblower that had the carb, abunch of gaskets and s plastic spacer, hose, clamps, fuel shut valve and the starter bulb for $18. Of the jungle website.
I have been cleaning the original carb about 3 years now and getting the float bowl to seal up can be tough. Just bought the new one this year.
I really like when you throw in teaching lessons!
westport wa.state here sir.
so in the state of wash. here in westport. we are back to 40's and more. rain and wind.
snow is not in the future. looks like you are coming out of the deep freeze also.
stay warm sir. god bless.
If you put a thick coat of paint on the auger, impeller and inside the shoot it will throw the snow much further. I usually brush the paint on, spray paint just isn't thick enough. I've kept one going for over 15 years now. In the spring before putting it away I go over it and replace anything that's worn and paint anything that's showing metal. When I use it, it gets 3 hrs use with every storm. Long driveway and big yard.
I learned so much about how a snowblower works and now if mine breaks down I know what to look for. Thanks, man!
You are a great service to the DIY world! So many of us had to learn the hard way, and before youtube, the fixit guys and gals were those people who like to take things apart and see if they could figure it out. This channel give an excellent education to the folks who are interested in getting their feet wet in the fixit world as well as us fixit guys who don't have it all figured out yet - I learned something new today about the cause of that dang surging that so many carburetors get in the habit of. My neighbor's surging Honda mower is about to have a miracle cure this spring with that knowledge (and cement my miracle worker status in the neighborhood!😂 Your experience really gives a wide range of folks a leg up in the battle against planned obsolescence and the disposable economy! Keep up the great work!
Having moved from Buffalo, NY, to small town SC, I actually miss working on these... Don't however miss the snow..lol
Mustie always enlightens us, his intuitive mind and years of experience are a delight to see, thanks for sharing
I set valve clearance by using .002 thicker and tighten so I have to "tug" to get the feeler gauge removed.
Another great video, always something to learn. Vicariously enjoying some wrenching now that I no longer have a garage to do so. So much stuff that gets tossed due to lack of time/skill/patience or knowledge. Thanks again Mustie!
Glad to see you rescued a neglected snow blower. O like your Taryl fixes all coffee mug. I follow him too.
A good old fashioned will it run. Always fun to watch, and marvel at what folks are willing to throw away. Good save!
Wish I had a nice warm shop to work in . Snowblower broke as 36 inches of snow fell . It’s in the valves .
Hey Mustie.. I think those bolts were called "carriage bolts" and nylon lock nuts were on the outside of the guides.. I bad at vocabulary, too most times.. esp if I'm talking to someone my brain just locks up.. lol.. CHEERS!!
My snowblower in my Pittsburgh HS years circa 75 was my hands, back and a big ass snow shovel. Get up at 5am and shovel before dad drove on it (turns to ice) to go to work.
Looking at how new machines are made, that thing is totally worth carb cleaning, adjust valves, new belts, bushings.
I just got a old Ariens snowblower up and running. Pretty much had to address the same issues as you did on that one. Thanks for the information.
The bolts holding the skids are called Carriage bolts. Hey Mustie, have you ever considered maybe having one of your fans assist you for a day? Second pair of hands, help with the camera etc? Maybe for a small fee? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would be honored to wrench with you for a day. (L would love to be the first)
I dig this build. Doing it just like how we all do it without all the fancy garage equipment.
Hey Mustie, there's a place in Worcester called Hudson Belting on East Worcester St. They have a huge selection of green belts that last ten times longer than stock belts. I use them whenever possible and never had to replace them again. Great video, I especially liked the valve adjustment,I've never seen that style of adjusters before. Thanks for teaching us something new.
hi am Rick Farrin i like your show good job
@Mustie1 The bolts holding on those shoes are Carriage Bolts, square shank with a flange head. Stove Bolts have a tapered square shank and head, which tighten into a recess ending up with the head flush with usually the outside of the 'stove'. 8-)
That’s a nice machine, plenty of HPs, didn’t bog down at all running into the big pile of snow.
This come handy, I'm going to get an old snowblower that has been sitting for some years.
I love the way that motor fired up. Some care by Mustie after sitting for who knows how long, and it took off. Great job. I would never see equipment like that set out by the road for free. At the most you might see a broken down couch or barbeque around here.
This video was perfect timing for me! My Snowblower needed some serious attention. I took it out to take care of the 1 foot of snow that we got here in Northern WV, and it ran and then died within a few seconds. I had to clean the carb on it, and fix the fuel line, and it runs like a Top now! Awesome video Mustie, love you brother!
Another great find and episode of Mustie1 Darren finding a road side gem in need of some tender care.
Of course he takes us on a highly enjoyable trip getting it ready to work.