Fixing a bunch of small engines

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  • @king3717
    @king3717 6 ปีที่แล้ว +708

    one of the good things about this lads videos is the length.good way to pass an hour on dark evenings in Ireland.better than tv.

    • @kendu5636
      @kendu5636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      king 37 hi king 37 from Canada

    • @jdub229r
      @jdub229r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      American TV is pretty much crap too, watching Andrew & a few others has replaced TV for me.

    • @carryclass6807
      @carryclass6807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Kimber 10MM i quit tv in 1980, yes i like this channel, but i could leave this behind too, one can not criticize the least thing on this channel and it is getting tiresome. i have told a few if anyone dose not like my comments they can get in touch with this guy and ban me from commenting it will be no loss.

    • @QueernMental
      @QueernMental 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@carryclass6807 Why do you choose to bring your unwanted hostility and toxicity to a place of good honest work and content?

    • @fionnnolan
      @fionnnolan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Kimber 10MM im from ireland too

  • @bkipme3766
    @bkipme3766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Andrew - Heavy Equipment Operator extraordinaire, part Engineer, part Welder, part Historian, part Small Engine Mechanic, part Cinematographer/Producer, part Boat Enthusiast, mostly a generally nice guy. Now that is a combination...

    • @DDL2728
      @DDL2728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You are exactly 💯% right!! He is the BEST EVER!! We just found this channel about 3 days ago, & we haven't moved much from our couches!! His personality AND his dogs' personalities are the best!! So glad we found him. I told my hubby we need to cancel cable, save money, & just watch Andrew. 😍😊

    • @sumkwaitat5264
      @sumkwaitat5264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      B When visiting 'via b' v v BBC BBC video v BBC v c video cc c0{

    • @lorettawhidden4924
      @lorettawhidden4924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Renaissance man

  • @rodw
    @rodw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    The ease of how you fix things is amazing. I'm lucky to have a friend/neighbor who is a lot like you but we live in mobile home and don't have a garage. He's a mechanic also. I know he would love a shop like yours with the lift in it. Stay safe Andrew !!! Keep up the great content. You're helping a lot of people. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

  • @wlgt3257
    @wlgt3257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I've been watching Andrew's videos for awhile; my children fixed our lawn mower, a gravel compactor, and a gas powered pressure washer after I was rewatching this video last month and they were bored and wanted something to do. Take that shut down school system, Professor Camarata has inspired them a ton over "covid break"

  • @eswing2153
    @eswing2153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Hahaha. Let’s fix this by adding fuel. Genius!

    • @ThatGuyFromArizona
      @ThatGuyFromArizona 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know right?? If the Urban Dictionary had an explanation for the term, 'Can Do', you would see a picture of AC

  • @P8intballhustler
    @P8intballhustler 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    You never cease to amaze me Andrew with the things you can fix and your knowledge of how to do it. I'm 51 years old and I learn so much from you keep up the good work. And thanks.

    • @Brenda-ux3mo
      @Brenda-ux3mo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I EXTREMELY doubt you are 51

  • @jmichaelpatrick8573
    @jmichaelpatrick8573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I love the old pics with the scooters, you haven’t changed much at all! Living life like you do has kept you young. Stay safe and stay cool

    • @yuccaken
      @yuccaken 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, I noticed that too. He does not appear to look much different when he was 14-15 riding those scooters?He may have a Fountain of Youth at the Castle he not telling us about ! ?

    • @arnoldromppai5395
      @arnoldromppai5395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yuccaken people dont change that much in a year or 2,, gee man,,

  • @daultonfrydenlund1266
    @daultonfrydenlund1266 6 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    These tires are pretty slick😂

    • @CoralsAustralia
      @CoralsAustralia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      laughed hard lol

    • @claytonwheeler996
      @claytonwheeler996 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      idk why but they look so cheap

    • @mouaxiong8618
      @mouaxiong8618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@claytonwheeler996these motor powered little toys are at least 20 years old they were top of the line back then but now they look cappy and cheap

    • @MH-wu8ok
      @MH-wu8ok 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mouaxiong8618 can confirm... i bought a pocketbike from 2005 from craigslist for 20 dollars. It was stored 5 years in a basement. Fired it up the evening i got it home. Repaired the starter and replaced rear wheel. Runs like a champ. My friend bought a brand new minicross and when you start it and go for like 5 seconds it will stall for no reason whatsoever.

  • @losg2284
    @losg2284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I watched this entire video and by the time i realized it an hour flew by so fast. Great content. Im pretty handy with motors but i still picked up a few pointers from you. Thanks boss

  • @PlanetMezz
    @PlanetMezz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    I stopped watching Netflix - hooked youtube to my TV, Now I watch Camarata TV

    • @Jako1987
      @Jako1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm watching this second time after a while. Too good content I quess.

    • @joconnor3567
      @joconnor3567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joe Mezzanini Sooooo....true.

    • @mikemarlowe1681
      @mikemarlowe1681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im hooked. can't seem to stop watching sometimes.

    • @JC-2020
      @JC-2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i wish i would have never found this channel. its worse than crack.

    • @alb12345672
      @alb12345672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JC-2020 He is the real life Macgyver.

  • @BAZZAROU812
    @BAZZAROU812 6 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    In High school we had a class called small gas engines and home improvement.. We learned basic maintenance and for our final we had to rebuild a B&S 5 hp.. They got rid of that class a couple of years after graduating.. And replaced it with another computer lab.. It's to bad people don't have these resources in school these days.. They would probably know how to put gas in their machines or even check the oil..

    • @jmichaelpatrick8573
      @jmichaelpatrick8573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Oscar Mayer I think Andrews video’s are better than my tech school Andrew is my teacher / who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks lol

    • @ajones8699
      @ajones8699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Add the fact that manufacturers don't want you repairing your property...

    • @driveitbreakitfixit7496
      @driveitbreakitfixit7496 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Are school still has that class

    • @dand33911
      @dand33911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They just got rid of the wood shop at the high school I went to. Dam shame..

    • @ajones8699
      @ajones8699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Drive it, let me guess, did your school drop English instead?

  • @patrickbaitman8336
    @patrickbaitman8336 6 ปีที่แล้ว +857

    My wife has been after me for a week to get the leaves out of our lawn. She just walked in on me watching Andrew mowing his leaves at the end. Awkward.

    • @keithlester9152
      @keithlester9152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      that is funny. I watch Andrew in my office.

    • @jameszeschke2182
      @jameszeschke2182 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haha that would have left her speechless hahaha,what a classic

    • @Box545x39
      @Box545x39 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      "educational purposes"

    • @mjethier
      @mjethier 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's epic dude.

    • @the_hate_inside1085
      @the_hate_inside1085 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I just leave my leaves where they land. It´s plant matter, it´ll just fertilize the lawn. I don´t consider a tree-stump in the woods or leaves on the ground ugly. I bring home the bigger stuff to make firewood, and leave the rest to decompose.

  • @445supermag
    @445supermag 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I've obviously been watching too many machinist's channels (Abom79, etc), because when you got to the bent crankshaft, I was thinking "He's going to have to completely disassemble the motor, put the crankshaft on vee blocks and then check the run out with a dial indicator while using an arbor press to straighten it." Or you could use a sledgehammer. On the other hand, maybe I should have expected this from someone who uses a chainsaw to install a radio. Thanks for all the tips, especially the cable replacement.

    • @the_hate_inside1085
      @the_hate_inside1085 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don´t think he straightens many shafts on an arbor press, he would make a new one on the lathe, machinists love making new shafts.

    • @nekoroms
      @nekoroms 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah you dont easily fix abom sized shafts that are made from pieces of steel that are almost as large as trees 😅

    • @forthrightnight
      @forthrightnight 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the same thing when I saw the bent shaft.
      I never laughed so hard as Andrew brought out the chainsaw to install the radio. Pure genius. And then the "access panel" on top of the dashboard. I love his total lack of respect for the "proper way" to fix things. Another TH-cam machinist's catch phrase comes to mind when you watch Andrew. "Giterdone". If you watch Abom79 you probably watch Keith Fenner.

    • @TheMetalButcher
      @TheMetalButcher 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. As hobby machinist I may have made a new spindle or two...

    • @arnoldromppai5395
      @arnoldromppai5395 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@the_hate_inside1085 because they have a good shaft to make another.. and woman machinists love making new couplings because they have great couplings already.. they keep the rust buffed off

  • @wmolaski
    @wmolaski 5 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    "That's Gas... You can tell it's gas cause of the way it is"

  • @superjan101079
    @superjan101079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great channel. Love everything run by combustion engines, I could watch this stuff for hours

  • @jmichaelpatrick8573
    @jmichaelpatrick8573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    When you found the bent shaft I thought the craftsman was a goner but you proved me wrong, you really are amazing

    • @netmagi
      @netmagi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Given the alternative was the junk pile I would beat it with a sledge too, but worth noting that bearing the shaft goes through prolly took a beating and may not live too long

    • @refugeinc.159
      @refugeinc.159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@netmagi As Taryl Dactal would say, "It's a lawnmower, it ain't the space shuttle."

    • @jdhorton1432
      @jdhorton1432 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks, Andrew! I learn n so much from your vids! I know a little about a lot of things. Watching you/your vids grows that list. Again, thank you! Be well!

    • @chaytonruijsenaars3971
      @chaytonruijsenaars3971 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just dont hit rocks or stumps with your mower. thats why the shaft is bent. it can be fixed with a sledge hammer but its sketchy. first of all metal fatigue and hair line cracks are a very real danger. seen so many things crack half way then just fail unexpectedly in some catastrophic rod throwing valve dropping mayhem. the mower could run good for 5 more years then one day throw the blade through the side of the deck and through your ankle so you have that on your mind. again it can happen, it might not. its a gamble also you can just crack the crank case while hitting it with a hammer and the sound of hammer beating motor is just cringy and painful like hitting a puppy and hearing it yelp only not quite as bad. just dont break it in the first place. its easy to avoid as long as you mow your lawn often enough to know whats laying in it

    • @bubbagofigure9371
      @bubbagofigure9371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I made a shaft straightener to fix lawnmower shafts that are bent

  • @yummboy2
    @yummboy2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Andrew, you remind me so much of my Grandfather. He too was amazing in that he could fix just about anything with what was laying around his garage. He was a young man during the depression of the 1920's, he raised three kids, fed them, clothed them, raised most of the food they had and still worked a full time job. He also provided for his parents and one brother-in-law! He simply had no time to be lazy. Thanks for sharing all your vids. I really enjoy them all.

    • @andrewstratton7095
      @andrewstratton7095 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My grandfather was the same way and he just passed away in June. I learned a lot from him and Everytime fixing something I'm always thinking of him

  • @vansolo9794
    @vansolo9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    From the age of 12 I had to know about engines and how to fix just about everything mechanical by 15. I was also home tutored in the UK. My two boys will have to undergo the same learning curve starting next year. These videos are priceless thanks for posting Andrew.

  • @mechcntr7185
    @mechcntr7185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I learn a thing or two from every one of these videos thank you.

  • @garlandremingtoniii1338
    @garlandremingtoniii1338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 357XP Andy owns is a very old saw from Husky. In all likelihood, it was without a doubt, the best FIREWOOD SAW They ever manufactured and sold.
    And man, did it sell. Year in year out. But, the end of an era came for the 357 in 2011. It got replaced with the 562XP.
    Originally i was told by our local Husqvarna dealer that is also the owner of the local Husky Dealer, that Husky was going to produce both saws, But that changed.
    The 357XP Became a legendary firewood saw. So rugged and so damn dependable!! As far as I’m concerned for straight up firewood cutting, this one that Andy owns, was the best firewood chainsaw ever manufactured. Bar none. Hands-down.

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really? I just got 2 new XP saws today.

  • @CranialAccess
    @CranialAccess 6 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    “These tires are pretty slick” says the 30 something falling off a toy...🤣😂😅 best Andrew line ever!

    • @jeffgriffiths5945
      @jeffgriffiths5945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      if not for those tires he'd totally be able to make hair pin turns at full throttle on his lawn...hahah

    • @jamesatkins3992
      @jamesatkins3992 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

    • @diceblue6817
      @diceblue6817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, classic line 🤣 9:12

  • @Hcook97
    @Hcook97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Best hour of my week so far

  • @horstszibulski19
    @horstszibulski19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You really reminded me of a guy i know...retired foreman on a coal mine...he has the same attitude like you, getting things done...the last time you installed that car stereo with a chainsaw i instantly thought of him...
    The welded blade and the straightened shaft could really be done by him..
    Thx for your very funny and interesting videos!
    :-D

  • @whiskerbiscuit6209
    @whiskerbiscuit6209 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i got my lawnmower to start after much failing and feeling bad but after watching loads of your videos, i have learned so much because everything is explained and shown where I am able to understand. Thank you!!

  • @mikeblake5472
    @mikeblake5472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a very smart, creative humble guy. He motivates me to try things and I have fixed a lot of things around the house. Keep up the good work, Andrew!

  • @jmichaelpatrick8573
    @jmichaelpatrick8573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +972

    I wish every house came with a four wheeler

    • @BAZZAROU812
      @BAZZAROU812 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Scary that someone doesn't know how to the check gas.. Lol

    • @pauljohnson7486
      @pauljohnson7486 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      I wish every house came with an Andrew. I have a conventional septic system that desperately needs him. Fly to Houston, TX Andrew and I'll rent a Yanmar?

    • @I_Am_Michael
      @I_Am_Michael 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      and a chicken in every pot.

    • @Chillymosquito
      @Chillymosquito 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol same

    • @djmccauley5180
      @djmccauley5180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would have bought like 8888888888 houses already 🤣🤣 just kidding

  • @larrybailey711
    @larrybailey711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Never boring, never too long, I look forward to every video. Makes my day every time, thanks Andrew.

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Andrew really seemed to be enjoying showing how those small engines run and how to fix them. I'm not sure I've seen him so into a video. Another amazing video, way to go Andrew!! Love the scooters and cycle. I am sure not many repair shops would prescribe the fixes he used on 2 of the push mowers--GENIOUS!

  • @Northern_Farmer
    @Northern_Farmer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Learned a lot on this video. I usually took the rewind off to out the new starting ropes in..no more thanks to you. And the lawn mowers..that gasket..probably half the problems on ours.

  • @TheJimmybud
    @TheJimmybud 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My buddy has a couple of those GoPeds puts them in his motorhome and nice way to get around.

  • @outofcontrol9886
    @outofcontrol9886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    at 37:25..."sometimes i put on shrink tubing, it makes it look cleaner" from the guy that straightened a crank shaft with a hammer!!! you definitely know how to get it done, i thought the craftsman was a gonner also. i will use that technique for sure! great videos, nothing getting done at work today for the next hour

    • @psidvicious
      @psidvicious 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have a better [different] way to straighten it?

    • @stanpatterson5033
      @stanpatterson5033 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would have used a pipe wrench and a long extension like a piece of fencepost pipe, gently bent it back. In the end, Andrew got the thing straightened out, but at the expense of the oil seal on the bottom end of the motor, if it wasn't already toasted from the bent shaft stretching it.

    • @coaltarp
      @coaltarp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I 1st saw the straighten crankshaft trick from Taryldactal.

  • @phillipjones3342
    @phillipjones3342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Again it’s a throwaway world good to know there’s someone willing to do a little elbow grease and fix something for someone that might need it good job

    • @morganrussman
      @morganrussman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's sad that this world has come to the idea of use once and throw out type of world these days.

  • @mixmasterjt
    @mixmasterjt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    My 6 year old likes your videos. He said, "I like his voice". Great video Andrew.

    • @user-gu2zh7yp1t
      @user-gu2zh7yp1t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Haha he does have a unique voice.

    • @alanjeff505
      @alanjeff505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He has the voice of someone who seems friendly or someone you can trust.

    • @quinnkarnas8996
      @quinnkarnas8996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      His voice is calming

    • @Fluid36
      @Fluid36 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@quinnkarnas8996 Sometimes it puts me right to sleep and miss the video

    • @reg7180
      @reg7180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds just like Adam Sandler. (Happy Gilmore)

  • @pumpkinpeanut1
    @pumpkinpeanut1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's amazing to watch you repair these small engines! You seem to do it like second nature! I admire your talent for working on small engines. It makes me motivate to learn more on how to repair my engines. Thank you for showing us how to find solutions to remedy problems starting engines that have been idle for a long time!

  • @onesadtech
    @onesadtech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty sure this is my 5th or 6th time watching this video, slowly pick up a little more each time. Your knowledge of and intuition for small engines is fantastic.

  • @harryjnr2335
    @harryjnr2335 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms but I am OK now, great videos Andrew as always 👍

    • @michael7423
      @michael7423 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i solved my withdrawal problems by re-watching as many of Andrews video's as I could, I just select play all on his list of video's usually until about 3am then I fall asleep until the new video comes out or I need to re-watch more LOL

  • @pyro323
    @pyro323 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Well that's a first...I never saw a lawn mower blade welded on the crankshaft until I watched Andrew's video.

    • @funtyes1970
      @funtyes1970 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i have plenty times. and you know why he welded it right ? llol

    • @chrislobb936
      @chrislobb936 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its the last blade itll ever have... Didnt want to drill and tap.

    • @sharmonwatson3117
      @sharmonwatson3117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrislobb936 yard coy6

  • @georgehenehan3358
    @georgehenehan3358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    A slogan for your next T shirt... "so that's fixed!"
    Interesting how you used video over several months and longer with early pictures, to put together a great video with a single theme, well done.

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "Good as new" is his catch phrase.

    • @ChristopherBix
      @ChristopherBix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I always liked another common phrase, "So let's get started." ;-)

    • @gliderider7077
      @gliderider7077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Or...”that’s my tire right there” 😂😂. I’ve never laughed so hard in my life.. love this dude

    • @Josef_R
      @Josef_R 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love how nothing is fixed until he sprays paint on it.

    • @Racegal
      @Racegal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      omg...we were the same way!!! that was just too funny. ;) @@gliderider7077

  • @charlesarthur6383
    @charlesarthur6383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Andrew's inner child is alive and well. And of course he just happens to have a primer bubble ready to hand. Andrew, it's your fascination with knowing how things work and how to put that knowledge into practice that keeps me coming back for every new video you post, even though I haven't the slightest idea how you surmise exactly what the problem is, then proceed to execute the solution. Bravo!

  • @krazykracken1159
    @krazykracken1159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    That roll of toilet paper is more valuable than the quad!

    • @billyswithkerser
      @billyswithkerser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ikr 😂

    • @333whateverdude
      @333whateverdude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I thought for sure the lawn mower with a bent shaft was done for no way even you could fix it , nope never mind just needed a sludge hammer

    • @jaymastincaldwell6207
      @jaymastincaldwell6207 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      C g
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    • @_mikssa_
      @_mikssa_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don t have any any quad for me this is very valuable

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right

  • @Darryl603
    @Darryl603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video Andrew. I like to pull the bar up on the chainsaw while I'm tightening the bar and chain so the chain stays tight. Sometimes when the bar is leff down, it will get pushed up from the downward pressure while cutting and loosen the chain. Nice saw by the way...

  • @vdwalt4464
    @vdwalt4464 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If I had a dozen sons I would like it if only one was like you--if all were like you would be the best! Love your "get it done" attitude!

  • @jazko
    @jazko 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just stumbled across this channel, and man, I have to say I really enjoy the content. There is nothing better than fixing stuff, that others would consider junk.
    And the digging videos are also really fun to watch.

  • @Kamvibez
    @Kamvibez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    andrew i think that spill off the pocket bike deserves a replay haha your repairs are awesome

  • @ericn410
    @ericn410 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tks Andrew helpfulness in all kind of ways, you show so many different idea styles. Keep up the hard work and inspiration. America needs more men like you

  • @eformance
    @eformance 6 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    That'll be $60 for fixing the ATV -- $15 bucks for the fuel and $45 for knowing where to put it!

    • @loganhollifield6251
      @loganhollifield6251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol

    • @scottfirman
      @scottfirman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I had someone do that to me last year. I have never gotten a repair job easier. At first, I thought it was a joke. I still charged for a half hour ( minimum) and the fuel. I also went through and did a general check over of the machine. I wish all repair jobs were that easy!

    • @arnoldromppai5395
      @arnoldromppai5395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@scottfirman lmfao. you have to live in the us of a to get them..

    • @AtheistAnarchoCommie
      @AtheistAnarchoCommie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jon Snow is confused...

    • @jameshedrick6839
      @jameshedrick6839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scottfirman reminds me of an easy fix I did last week. Someones push mower wouldn't start and come to find out they didn't open the shut off valve

  • @liam3071
    @liam3071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This guy's expertise and efficiency is off the charts

    • @mikeblake5472
      @mikeblake5472 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. He's a smart and resourceful guy.

  • @mariesophie3053
    @mariesophie3053 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So interesting. Would love to see more small engine repairs. Thanks for a great video!

  • @airic2897
    @airic2897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am learning so much watching these, you're incredibly talented and a huge inspiration. Got out there last night before dinner, and put a rubber belt on the top of the plow after seeing your snowplowing vids. Should most definitely help with snow flyin' up. Hope the winter season treats you well.

  • @3069mark
    @3069mark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job, Andrew. That riding mower brand "Signature" was the now defunct brand of Montgomery Ward Stores, which closed in 2001. Those mowers were actually made by MTD and just had the Montgomery Ward name slapped on them. My mower is an MTD Millenium that I bought new in 2000 and am still using it. I had to put a new used transaxle in it last fall of 2018 as the housing on the old one cracked in half. I got the used transaxle off of eBay for 1/5th the price of a brand new one .... $120 vs. $600, and installed it myself. I am not anywhere as good as you at fixing things, and def not as fast .... it took me about 2 months or so on that repair, but then I did not work on it constantly either. You and I got a lot in common about liking older machines. Besides my old mower, my GMC truck is a 1993 model that I bought brand new and it's the only vehicle I have had since then. My Maytag clothes washer and dryer matched set I bought brand new in 1980 and they are still working like new, but I had to put a new water mixing valve on the washer last year, and a new blower wheel on the gas dryer. I like to say that everything I have is old .... even me! LOL

  • @sam-and-angela
    @sam-and-angela 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    9:07 - Best moment of my day. Thank you Andrew!!! 😄

  • @maraudermitchelli
    @maraudermitchelli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What can I say you make the best 1 hour videos on TH-cam!

  • @TheOutdoorPowerGuy
    @TheOutdoorPowerGuy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have over 20 years trained experience in outdoor power equipment repair and have my own lawn mower shop, here is some advice from a professional. 1. You never ever weld a blade to any mower, that is very dangerous!! Broken crankshaft bolts can be drilled and tapped and blade adapters can be replaced - they are an important safety feature in the event the user hit's something hard as in a large rock. 2. Straightening crankshafts - most repair shops will not straighten a crankshaft due to the risk that they can snap off and break, usually when a crankshaft get's bent the mower is deemed non-repairable, i have a machine that straightens them and i've had them snap off numerous times, now the hammer method does work if done properly, you need to protect the crankshaft and not hit it directly, usually an old socket or a piece of steel pipe the same diameter as the crankshaft will work, hitting the shaft directly will warp it and make it no longer perfectly round, resulting in vibration and an uneven cut. 3. Always replace a brake cable on a push mower, it is am important safety feature and never tie the cable thru the hole where the Z bend goes on the engine brake, the reason i recommend replacing brake cable's is the engine brake it's self is designed to stop the engine from spinning after grounding out the spark within 6 seconds, using the wrong cable or attempting to repair a cable can hinder that and cause the brake to not fully disengage anf it can also cause other issues. I'm not trying to be negative or criticize the video in anyway- just sharing knowledge and being educational.

    • @SharkyNado98
      @SharkyNado98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hes a danger to himself and everyone else

    • @SuperConcreteMaster
      @SuperConcreteMaster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cry baby’s

    • @chadpatterson1984
      @chadpatterson1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rshyland I would do the same, or just try doing it myself... after watching Andrew fix it first of course.

    • @lucasg3295
      @lucasg3295 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shut yo ass up

    • @kahvac
      @kahvac 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rshyland A very good observation...Andy gets the job done !

  • @PaulThomasHarris
    @PaulThomasHarris 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like that you are authentic, you show your fails as well as your successful repairs

  • @tehklevster
    @tehklevster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrew, discovered your channel last Thursday, and I just can't stop watching (I'm about 15-20 vids in). I'm a software developer (in Scotland), with *some* spanner skills, but you've inspired me to maybe build a side business fixing small motor garden appliances so I can work less at a desk. These are tremendous videos and your work rate and span of knowledge amazes me.

  • @offthestill-johnrempe7706
    @offthestill-johnrempe7706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    How in the hell did this guy get me to watch him mowing his lawn. 😂

    • @philgilmore1176
      @philgilmore1176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because you'd have to go to your job as a surgeon otherwise!

    • @DDL2728
      @DDL2728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right, & we don't fast forward!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @bennyrlove
    @bennyrlove 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    put one of each of those scooters in your dump trucks - for emergency

  • @rushawn3G
    @rushawn3G 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your a gifted young man, I enjoy watching you...

  • @earlye
    @earlye 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the time to give the rules of thumb on symptom -> cause. As somebody who would _like_ to repair his own stuff but has no real experience, your wisdom is gold.

  • @lil_dripwateryt8926
    @lil_dripwateryt8926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love watching you fix stuff Andrew

  • @jackiejordan427
    @jackiejordan427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, you can learn a lot watching these, I’ll have to say you’re good at fixing things

  • @raincoast2396
    @raincoast2396 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Andrew, you are truly "Mister Fixit"!

  • @tylerpierson4950
    @tylerpierson4950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never laughed so hard while learning at the same time 😂 much love man keep up the work.

  • @jameswatkins7263
    @jameswatkins7263 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jack of all trades... it's good to see Maintenance in videos so viewers can see how to extend the life of their equipment.. American ingenuity... Kudos

  • @mickeymcauliff5951
    @mickeymcauliff5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a great kid..an old soul with great knowledge.

  • @lindamitchell-fox1926
    @lindamitchell-fox1926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I swear I laugh every time I rewatch this video and you wipe out on the teeny tiny motorcycle. Thanks for that.

    • @mowermananymower574
      @mowermananymower574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree I couldn't breathe and the more I couldn't breathe the funnier it got

    • @guidolyons4912
      @guidolyons4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wipes out on pit bike..."These tires are pretty slick!" :D

  • @KeithFox
    @KeithFox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All of your videos are great content, perfectly edited... amazing footage to watch. I've watched about a dozen of yours so far and it kept recommending this one, but my first reaction was I don't care about small engine repairs, especially an hour worth of watching... but here I am an hour later watching every minute and pausing for bathroom breaks. :)
    Great work! I could use a neighbor like you

  • @robertdavis6708
    @robertdavis6708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "WILD MAN ON A SCOOTER" ! Expansion chamber added too I see. Cool.

  • @church-mouse3656
    @church-mouse3656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great education for the average home owner making it possible for us to do our own small engine repairs. Very thoughtful for you to put all this good info out there!.....Thank You Andrew!.......PS: Beautiful piece of property and location in upstate NY.. I'm originally from North Tonawanda, NY. 23 years, and i want so bad to move back out of Brandon, Florida..... Your Definitely living my dream!

  • @ronsteelable9405
    @ronsteelable9405 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to ride a goped when I was a youngin too. My dad sold mine off when I got kicked out at 18. I'm now 15 years older and I'm scouring Craigslist for a Goped because of this video. Thanks Andrew!

  • @Plons0Nard
    @Plons0Nard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The high pressure in the tires of the quad is actually a good idea when it is in storage !🤝🇳🇱

    • @emilevandenhurk6588
      @emilevandenhurk6588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben jij Nederlands?

    • @Plons0Nard
      @Plons0Nard 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emilevandenhurk6588 Ja. Maar ik heb geen quad. 🤝

    • @emilevandenhurk6588
      @emilevandenhurk6588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Waarom zet je er steeds dit 🤝 bij?

    • @Plons0Nard
      @Plons0Nard 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emilevandenhurk6588 Een handdruk is uiting van vriendelijkheid. Je mag 'm weigeren hoor

    • @emilevandenhurk6588
      @emilevandenhurk6588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nee nee maar ik gewoon weten waarom

  • @donsdronesandstuff1033
    @donsdronesandstuff1033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m amazed how crafty you are and at such an early age your young your like the 70 year old who has all the knowledge lol epic friggin epic

  • @mikemoore8135
    @mikemoore8135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Andrew. I’m a 48 year old airplane mechanic and I learn from you every episode. Thank you.

  • @leewyser9073
    @leewyser9073 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, nothing on TH-cam holds my attention like your videos. Usually if its longer than 5 minutes I skip it. You are very inspirational sir.

  • @carolsummers9421
    @carolsummers9421 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a 73 year old widow and I'm hooked on Andrew's Videos,My Husband loved old Car's and Truck's I guess it rubbed off on Me.Andrew being so young and successful is Awesome,keep the Video's coming Andrew.

  • @dloglesby57
    @dloglesby57 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    after the community fall garage sale a few weeks back, I was walking our little schnauzer mix, and saw someone had thrown a lawn mower out to the curb, and first thing I though of was Andrew, coming by to take it and fixing it all up...

  • @michaelhollander9930
    @michaelhollander9930 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Keep these hour videos up man !!

  • @00BillieTurf00
    @00BillieTurf00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thx sir, i love this video! The one where u got the jet-ski's got me on to your channel, I would for sure love more of these.

    • @bretts1
      @bretts1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kamikaze Kruzer I second that. Have a leaf blower they say can’t be fixed and keeping around a 500 dollar Lawn Boy mower I hated for trimming it was a Xmas present to my dad and he hated it to. The mower blade has some goofy housing around it and it’s so hard to pull. The control on push bar broke could not find a replacement so we got off the hook, using that overpriced piece of junk. Andrew just showed me a fix for control on handbar.!

  • @wolfmanwolf4656
    @wolfmanwolf4656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your repair-/ and fixing stuff videos are always fascinating. I like to watch them over and over. Learnt a lot. Happy new year Andrew.

  • @buck8441
    @buck8441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a inspiration Andrew is to all young lads, is there anything he doesn’t know, makes it look so easy, must have been great growing up with all that land and must have good parents, I’m hooked on Camarata Tv, great entertainment.
    Thanks Tony

  • @BNSFGP38
    @BNSFGP38 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I wish I had that problem of people leaving ATV at houses I bought LOL Nice video man.

  • @waiakalulu3501
    @waiakalulu3501 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    For the primer bulb you can cut the finger tips off an old rubber glove and use that as a temporary repair until the replacement parts come in.

  • @MoiPloy
    @MoiPloy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "These tires are pretty slick" classic line

  • @TheWeekendMedic
    @TheWeekendMedic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a mower with a bent shaft, was puzzling over how to fix it - now I know - BFH (Big Farm Hammer) is the way to go, thanks Andrew!

  • @iposttube
    @iposttube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for taking the time to document your time... Valuable stuff!!

  • @CiscoKid-vf4qj
    @CiscoKid-vf4qj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is there anything you can’t fix. You are so smart!

  • @55fordcustomline11
    @55fordcustomline11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Love your videos man

    • @jmichaelpatrick8573
      @jmichaelpatrick8573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Robert Carpenter me too, Andrew for you tuber of the year/decade best ever

    • @michael7423
      @michael7423 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Andrew has the best most interesting video's hands down my favorite and I to love all your video's

  • @jmichaelpatrick8573
    @jmichaelpatrick8573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Perfect timing, I just fixed my coffee.

    • @I_Am_Michael
      @I_Am_Michael 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      if it is a gas powered coffee pot, andrew can fix it.

    • @lostintime8651
      @lostintime8651 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what was wrong with it??

    • @Gnagnie
      @Gnagnie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      if you have too much gas in your coffee pot, take less beans ;o)

    • @howardfortyfive9676
      @howardfortyfive9676 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hay c'mon man *ANYONE can add a shot of Irish whiskey!!*

  • @HieronymusHertogenBosch
    @HieronymusHertogenBosch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ik ontdekte Andrew video’s een paar maanden geleden. Erk ontspannend en leerzaam alhoewel, sommige handelingen heb ik anders geleerd. Ga zo door!

  • @deej7783
    @deej7783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always wanted a goped!!!😊

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are cool. I got this amzn.to/3qBwHKe it is kind of better.

  • @andrewparry6106
    @andrewparry6106 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your vids Brother.keep em coming and God Bless

  • @j_f82
    @j_f82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was the first video I seen of yours & you’ve got my sub.

  • @wildrider5881
    @wildrider5881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Like now watch later

    • @jmichaelpatrick8573
      @jmichaelpatrick8573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dude Nova or like me watch now and then watch later, I love all Andrews video’s / I can’t get enough

    • @wildrider5881
      @wildrider5881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yea I have watch pretty much all of them

    • @JavaManRules
      @JavaManRules 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wildrider5881 I am working on the same goal .. get the all watched with (Y)

    • @wildrider5881
      @wildrider5881 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeehaw!

  • @sonnyc3826
    @sonnyc3826 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    it never ceases to amaze me what soem people know...id look at soemthing like as ive done many times like a weed eater or lawnmower or even a Atv or rid eon lawn mower see it for dirt cheap but didnt have the know how on how to fix it..now id consider a bit more on purchasing one just for practice ..doesnt always go according to plan but this youngster makes this stuff look easy..impressive stuff dude;)54 minutes in and i havent skipped anything im entertained here

  • @dapsapsrp
    @dapsapsrp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful country you live in.There seems to be an abundance of Craftsman mowers in your area.

  • @bratz2
    @bratz2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Mowed his lawn with 10 different mowers 😂

    • @beardedscrapper538
      @beardedscrapper538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats usually how mine gets mowed. Everytime i fix a mower I mow the grass with it.

  • @slawkowegrzyn2115
    @slawkowegrzyn2115 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well I was laughing so hard when you crashed that mini bike, I fell out of my recliner. I'm happy you are okay. Well I really enjoy your videos. THANKS and be safe.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is there a mechanic out there who didn't cringe, but still, laughed at the result of each job?
    Good entertainment Andrew!

    • @naps5932
      @naps5932 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea I mean I dont know much about the small weedwacker engines, I've only messed with shit like dirtbikes and classic cars but I dont think you need to use a primer bulb to start one of those

    • @arnoldromppai5395
      @arnoldromppai5395 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      and he do it all with a strait face, thats the thing when recording, you can start and stop and change things around and start recording again, then splice it all together so it looks as one

    • @kartracer5g229
      @kartracer5g229 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I cringed everytime he smashed the crankshaft on that lawnmower.. cause fuck bearings and internal parts lmao

  • @tombrooks8565
    @tombrooks8565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the guidance on mower fixes.

  • @mcshawnboy
    @mcshawnboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and your modus operandi of most of us being, "If it's not broke don't fix it!" That mechanics wire & the bent crank as well as welding the blade in place were feats of jury-rigging excellence! In a part of my life long past I've done a lot of what you do and to see your progress from messing with dirt bikes, scooters, jet skis to being a builder, excavator, fabrication of the container castle is what brought me to the channel. I mowed lawns with a reel mower at 7, we moved to Baltimore and I was doing 15° slope for a friend of my mom's for a $20 bill. Shoveling snow, raking leaves, wash cars etc. At a school in a rural area when the city was crazy I saw a greenhouse and wanted to take a class that lead to being in FFA when I told our teacher I'd like to try working on small engines he gave me 4-H manuals & a Tecumseh! I took carpentry in vo-tech two summers of OJT were required so I was mason tender & parge foundations as well as tar each day looking like a coal miner at the end of day. 12 guy's with step-ladders and a 2X4 walking up a step at a time set I-beam in houses even with a local crane guy for not much $! I did houses for a decade with occasionally at road construction with my dad a school teacher who wanted to make some money and stay in shape. I really appreciate your concern for the next guy who's got to deal with the waste rock from the conduit run! We had to put an extra lane on I-695 from Pikesville to Security Blvd & the home of Social Security. They'd put the boulders in the median and we had to get large diamond saws and hammer like on your excavator. I'd got a job doing erection & fabrication to convert a tarpaper line to make shingles at Tamco working to guide a crane operator who had to take voice commands on a walkie talkie. Lots of cutting & burning as well as welding with a gas torch & arc welder all of the cool stuff of today didn't exist! That circular saw that cuts steel plate was like the future! I've got Attention Deficit and the 90 minute video are HARD to stay with, but THIS one had a few segments that if you get tired of sped up grading or welding I'm able to jump to the next is cool and shorts like Wranglerstar might get you more eyes 👀. I'm thinking about trying small engine repair again as doing that by the book is expensive & frustrating. I like Slime too!