World's SMALLEST Generator EVER! Will It Run?

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  • In "Holy Buckets", Taryl goes over this Tiny Tiger generator brought in by fan Dennis from Ohio. He rode it all the way over on his Honda Trail 70 for Taryl to get running so his wife can charge her phone with it... or something like that. Either way, does Taryl have what it takes to get this TINY Tiger generator running AND putting out power again?? Parts are hard to find and obsolete, so tune in and see if Taryl can get this old piece of history going again. And as always... There's Your Dinner!!
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  • @TarylFixesAll
    @TarylFixesAll  ปีที่แล้ว +14

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  • @jballew2239
    @jballew2239 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    One of the absolute best cleaners I've used for fuel funk is lacquer thinner. A gallon can is not very expensive, and a little goes a long way. The downside is it is hellish on some plastics and it will eat up paint. (On the plus side, if you smell it long enough you can actually talk to the engine.)

    • @MitzvosGolem1
      @MitzvosGolem1 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      True I use laquer thinner to clean clogged carbs .
      Just be careful on plastic parts .
      Much better than any gumout etc

    • @nheng6913
      @nheng6913 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      If you smell it long enough, your liver will also talk to you.

    • @nheng6913
      @nheng6913 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've been working off a 5 gal. pail of Super Agitene for about ten years. Was around $90 but now is like $180. In a pump sprayer bottle, most oil, grease and mixtures roll right off of chain saws. It's safe on plastics and it also leaves a microscopic level of lanolin behind, to give some rust protection on steel parts. It's a very mild, ultra refined solvent with also low odor.

    • @MitzvosGolem1
      @MitzvosGolem1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@nheng6913 Acetone I believe is laquer thinner. Nail salon girls breath it for years ..

    • @billsimpson604
      @billsimpson604 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@MitzvosGolem1 Some acetone is found in the human body. When the liver breaks down fats for energy, some acetone is produced. Breath that smells like acetone can be a symptom of diabetes.

  • @oldroscoe2590
    @oldroscoe2590 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    It's sure easier drinking coffee and watching you work on these projects than when I do it, and I don't get nearly as dirty. Thanks for the videos, I've learned a lot watching them.

    • @benscoles5085
      @benscoles5085 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yep, it is easier to wash doughnut jelly off the fingers than grease, love this channel!!!

    • @robertthayer5779
      @robertthayer5779 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crap. I STILL get dirty!

  • @patrickshaw8595
    @patrickshaw8595 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Two problems with Olsen Rice gas engines:
    1) The transfer ports in the cylinders were drilled AFTER the cylinder was screwed down on to its cushy gasket. Half the time you unscrew the spark plug the cylinder loosens on its threads and has to be retightened. Then the transfers arent lined up smooth anymore. They will start and idle but high rpm power is way way way down. It gets to where you have to make shim-gaskets out of paper or shim-metal so the cylinder is both I) Tight and II) transfers exactly straight-as-drilled.
    2) The diaphragm carburetors had a rocker arm transmits "in" motion (due to venturi suction) of the diaphragm into "up" motion of the metering needle. THE ROCKER WAS MADE OUT OF RUBBER. Fat chance you're going to get one of those to work for very long. I've A) Fabbed a new rocker out of aluminum or brass and, B) Adapted a tiny Walbro WA carburetor to the OR engine.

    • @66Grudge
      @66Grudge ปีที่แล้ว +4

      First time hearing of that brand myself. I'm tickled seeing all American made! Don't see the much anymore.

    • @patrickshaw8595
      @patrickshaw8595 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@66Grudge They made good model airplane engines but they never caught on in the power equipment world.
      I kept one running for about 8 years for a deaf guy had an O&R bicycle-motorizing kit on the front wheel of an old Schwinn.
      Cannibalized couple hedge trimmers, couple chainsaws and a genset to do it.
      I never saw one with a factory metal rocker in the carb like the one in this video. I fabbed a half dozen rockers in my time four out of aluminum and two out of brass.
      The deaf guy's bicylcle motor eventually got a Walbro WA or WT adapted to it.

    • @AnthonyDiSano
      @AnthonyDiSano ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@66Grudge Blame NAFTA.

    • @clivehorridge
      @clivehorridge ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohlsson…

    • @patrickshaw8595
      @patrickshaw8595 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AnthonyDiSano The Puppet Ronnie Fooking Raygun granted China "Most Favored Nation" status in 1980 and that was the beginning of the end of our industrial base. The one super elite international banking family at the very top picked him out as a washed up actor they could groom, put him in office - and then turn him traitor, slow-kill our economy, and get us in wars on behalf of a certain middle eastern nation. I can prove it all by the way.

  • @rfdave3980
    @rfdave3980 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You called it a Rotor , it's a Stator. The Rotor it the part that spins, Its a two pole rotor so it should be 3600 RPM (60Hz) if it was a four pole then it would spin at 1800 RPM, that's my nickel. Good job Taryl !

  • @OldCarAlley
    @OldCarAlley ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have a big collection of O&R stuff..... generator, chain saw, drill, a hedge trimmer and a couple model airplane engines. The Tiny Tiger I have is NOS in the box. I did run it once. It's a little screamer. I have video of it running on my TH-cam channel. I think they're governed for 120 volt at 6800 rpm. I have a ton of parts too. My grandpa's neighbor was an O&R dealer back in the day. Back in the mid 80's I bought everything he had left. There super cool little engines that were good runners, but very loud.

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dad had one for camping in Davis Mountains
      Still in shop

  • @themowerman
    @themowerman ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The aspin fuel is great stuff.. with a shelf life of 2 years ..

  • @jeffarp7409
    @jeffarp7409 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This has been the best project and video yet, I love seeing that old stuff coming back to life. That was a great project love it.

  • @larrycroft470
    @larrycroft470 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mr. Dactyl.....can;t believe the sung lyric from Mr. Zimmerman you snuck in. Brass Rod indeed!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Please tell your talented family I wish yall all a very Merry CHRISTmas!!!!! Sincerely Larry Croft

  • @karlschwab6437
    @karlschwab6437 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have one of these! The generator is on a shelf in my basement and the engine is in a 50" long, radio-controlled model boat, called "White Heat"; that I built from plans that were in an old Popular Mechanics magazine. When I first got this engine/generator, I fired it up, plugged in my incandescent shop light, and the engine bogged right down! It served me much better in White Heat which I still have with me today but have not run it in years. Back then, this engine was even used in a few model radio-controlled helicopters. Now, there are much better engines of course; my engine of choice now is the weed whacker engines expecially the ones with an automatic clutch. Good to know that carburetor kits are available too. BTW, my O&R engine has the original air cleaner! Thanks for the video and the memories. Karl

    • @scrappy7571
      @scrappy7571 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I remember popular mechanics had a plans for a micro mini bike too that used this engine. I used to read PM cover to cover when I was in grade school.

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scrappy7571 Popular mechanics had lots of interesting things you could build, I built many things from there plans, in my first shop about ever thing even my air compressor was from there plans.

    • @xtubalnet
      @xtubalnet 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting, guys just build stuff. Women talk about it.

  • @xcalibre222
    @xcalibre222 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I also had a Honda 40 watt generator. It was a tiny 4 stroke and had an automatic choke. Was really cute and worked great. I ended up trading it off for something back in the day.

  • @dustcommander100
    @dustcommander100 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That was a cool video! I'd heard of Ohlsson and Rice model airplane engines from the 30's, 40's, or 50's, but didn't know they made Tiny Tigers!! I'll bet cell phones were really rare back then. That was sure enough a wild carbertrator!

    • @user-ut9ln4vd5m
      @user-ut9ln4vd5m ปีที่แล้ว +5

      _"Cell phones"_ rare? Almost every airplane had one, they're just a two way radio, with some fancy codes built in now that they're "digital." Like two machines talking to each other in their own morse code, just really fast

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-ut9ln4vd5m They was analog at first, went digital few years ago, around 1960 the new York times predicted them and described how they would work, the debate then was not if it was possible to build a cell phone. But if the public would use them. Around 1975 we was using fm radios in our trucks. Only thing changed, was they installed switch device which reacted to number dialed and connected the fm signal to another radio,and called it a mobile phone. On my first phone you needed to be real careful where you made a call,or received a call, because of roaming charges, was easy to get a thousand dollar phone bill. First carry around phone i remember was late 80s early 90s. But i am sure they had them before that.

  • @GordieGii
    @GordieGii ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I use the striking strip from a book of matches to clean contacts. (primarily motor contactors) The powdered glass is a nice soft, fine abrasive, and the red phosphorous enhances/replenishes the anti-weld property of the contact alloy.

  • @miroslavtesar7098
    @miroslavtesar7098 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Very nice video, as usual, Taryl. Concerning the RPM, I would use the multimeter in 115V slots and set the engine speed according the correct voltage value. Greetings from Czech small engine shop. Great job!

    • @m9ovich785
      @m9ovich785 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Frequency is more important. 3600 on that little Engine should be about 60Hz..

    • @miroslavtesar7098
      @miroslavtesar7098 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@m9ovich785 Because of permissible voltage range - YES, the frequency is more important.

    • @jeffviar7928
      @jeffviar7928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      60 Hz friend

    • @theteagues6792
      @theteagues6792 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The generator has a two pole winding, 3600 rpm delivers 60 hz. For many appliances, this may be more important than voltage.
      Now, if you had to run a motor that stalls (eg pump) on start, maybe you could soft start it by starting at half generator / alternator speed & then increasing freq to 60hz after initial start.. just a thought.
      I was thinking it might be an ideal fit for an off grid hunting or fishing cabin to recharge a LiFePo4 based system.. Light enough to pack in & out, a 4 hour run would fully recharge a 100ah battery. Depending on how frugal the load, it might support a system for several days between recharges...

  • @markcdeyoung3118
    @markcdeyoung3118 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That little hog he rode in on that was my first mini bike same color and everything ...all my friends had XR75 I had to ride that thing .. but it wasn't much longer before I got me a new for '78 DS 125 zuki and I was the king 👑 yhaaaa boy !!

    • @benscoles5085
      @benscoles5085 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to have that bike now, they sell for 5 prices now if you find one in decent condition,

    • @peterrobinson270
      @peterrobinson270 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had the same - CT70H (4-speed manual)

    • @markcdeyoung3118
      @markcdeyoung3118 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterrobinson270 I had a '69 CL70H 4-speed manual I put nobby tires on that thing and I had tons of fun with it on the trails .. that little motor is much more lively running through a four-speed standard then it is with that three speed automatic 👍

    • @midnightrunner684
      @midnightrunner684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whoooooooo Boy Lordy

  • @russellmaddock3492
    @russellmaddock3492 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great Video Taryl. Your knowledge and years of experience working on everything from weedwhackers to generators and everything in-between is absolutely invaluable. I always look forward to your newest video. They are priceless.

  • @stclairstclair
    @stclairstclair ปีที่แล้ว +27

    As an old mechanic I love how Taryl went through the problems, you could easily decide this unit has too many issues to be worth while, it's the order he took that made the journey successful, How can you not like Taryl 🍻

    • @libertyforamericanow
      @libertyforamericanow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He needs content for TH-cam. If you have something unique, he'll probably fix it for free just to have content.

    • @imjimimack
      @imjimimack ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't who this guy is, but the teeth and stupid names for stuff are just dumb, NOT entertaining.

    • @libertyforamericanow
      @libertyforamericanow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imjimimack to you. To a lot of people he is.

    • @stclairstclair
      @stclairstclair ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@imjimimack The first time I found him I kind of felt the same way, But if your a mechanic or mechanically inclined and are into small engine projects you'll soon learn Taryl is a very knowledgeable mechanic,
      and even pretty funny, I was a GM mechanic with certified and ase certifications, I dont find too many channels to be very competent, Taryl's the bomb,
      "There's yer dinner"

    • @jeremiahhaugh7974
      @jeremiahhaugh7974 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because he calls zeros oooos, one's an oval, one's a number, one's a circle, one's a letter

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Fascinating video as usual, and full of great info, even though I've never seen one of these engine generator combos. TD is a great trouble shooter. The opening of the video where the guy wades through empty beer cans to get out of his trailer is funny.

    • @woodsmokegary5150
      @woodsmokegary5150 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That reminded me of myself thirty years ago😅

  • @allenaviation5746
    @allenaviation5746 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Cool project. O&R made model airplane engines back in the day with tiny spark plugs instead of glow plugs. That generator sounds like some of my plane engines!

    • @RogerSegerJr
      @RogerSegerJr ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had an O&R powered model A that was given to me by my uncle when he went into the service. That's what got me hooked on small engines!

    • @jeffclark2725
      @jeffclark2725 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@RogerSegerJrI have a Maverick chain saw that has that engine on it,parts aren't easy to find

  • @killer2600
    @killer2600 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The crossover tube is to prevent air lock. Necessary for such a tank design where air can get trapped and keep the tank from filling or draining properly i.e. without it you wouldn't be able to fill the pick-up tube side of the tank as trapped air would prevent you from filling that side with fuel. Also the gas mix ratio, based on those instructions, is 24:1

    • @elmen741
      @elmen741 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats right. In the 2000s I owned a `87 VW T3. Someday i lost gas. The tank had an anti air lock pipe, too, made of pvc. When the car gets old it shrinks and break the plastic knee which was connectet to the tank - horrible to change. I fixed it by mounting a new original knee and a pvc garden hose and clamps - it worked.

    • @alanmeyers3957
      @alanmeyers3957 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One should be a pulse line.

  • @jamesadams2333
    @jamesadams2333 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just love little gadgets and things like these, it's always so fun to watch them be restored! Well done taryl and keep up the amazing work!

  • @T_Burd_75
    @T_Burd_75 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The smallest generator I had was on my bicycle and it powered my lights. But it was powered by my blood, sweat, and tears...

    • @RogerSegerJr
      @RogerSegerJr ปีที่แล้ว

      I put a larger input "pulley" on mine & was able to run 2 KC style lights. But, only if I was moving at a good clip

    • @robertb4969
      @robertb4969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had one of them.. that was pretty cool tech when I was a kid.

    • @Urugami45
      @Urugami45 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. My son has it on HIS bike now, though the lights are long gone.

    • @scrappy7571
      @scrappy7571 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Had a few of them too as a kid. Some of the bike tires back then had grooves molded in the sidewall for the generator wheel to ride on. Cool memories

    • @ryoungatlmidotnet
      @ryoungatlmidotnet ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can still get these "Bottle" generators. Peter White Cycles in Massachusetts has really nice ones from Germany. Never need to worry about dead batteries on you bike light, and unlike the cheap ones from the Far East, the German ones just LAST.

  • @VintageGearMan
    @VintageGearMan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Do you not just love it when the manufacturer actually puts the point and spark plug gaps on the machine!

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pretty interesting video. Didn't realize they even had such a small generator back then. You even managed to make it live again!!!

  • @allenwebster6329
    @allenwebster6329 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have learned so much watching this channel over the yrs .this is awesome testament that older engines can still run if you know what you're doing, I love it. Anyway god bless and stay safe

  • @msears101
    @msears101 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love that Taryl answer the question in the comments before they are asked, and he has a special voice for them

  • @barrypettit3668
    @barrypettit3668 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Another great video Taryl! Keep them coming, your videos are better than anything on tv to day.

  • @michaelglynn2638
    @michaelglynn2638 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Interesting little unit, great job on it too, especially repairing those wires👍

  • @johnconnell1424
    @johnconnell1424 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's the smallest IV ever seen looks cool 😎 though

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Taryl, in the welding shop I worked in, we were told that the striker on a pack of matches made a good makeshift points file.

    • @77gmcnut
      @77gmcnut ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had an automotive shop teacher that showed us how you could use a matchbook to do a emergency cold timing of an engine. Back in the day before things got so much more complex.

  • @trabantfahrer9252
    @trabantfahrer9252 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well Taryl, I am not with you, at the Aspen themathik... I do quit the same thing as you do here in Germany, little engine repairs. Aspen does eat especially old rubbers, like diaphrams, which ran always with standart fuel... I have lots of Chainsaws and Trimmers, which ran perfect until Aspen was used

    • @greglewis3382
      @greglewis3382 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is Aspen expensive in Germany? It is terribly expensive here in USA just like everything else since 2021.

    • @trabantfahrer9252
      @trabantfahrer9252 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@greglewis3382 Well, Aspen hasn't got more expensive since 2021, but yes, it is EXPENSIVE! At least compared to regular petrol

  • @mgpmbass3616
    @mgpmbass3616 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    O&R was popular for their model airplane and car engines which are highly collectable as well. Btw, if you remove the cylinder head, you'll see exhaust slots sort of like an old COX .049 model airplane engine.

  • @jcondon1
    @jcondon1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good save fixing that wiring. A lot of work to bring that little tiger back.

  • @dannyhutcheson9932
    @dannyhutcheson9932 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video Tarly, your knowledge and patience is inspiring.

  • @honklerton732
    @honklerton732 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Was going to say just connect the voltage meter on it for testing instead of that light - but you got it goin eventually - great work Taryl!!! Good job per usual!!! :)

  • @antagonizerr
    @antagonizerr ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fun fact; They gave this genny away for free when you bought a happy meal at Mcdonalds

    • @benscoles5085
      @benscoles5085 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did it run off of old french fryer oil??? dang your comment got me laughing!!

    • @antagonizerr
      @antagonizerr ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benscoles5085 Nugget sauce.

    • @jcnpresser
      @jcnpresser ปีที่แล้ว

      Back whenMc Donalds gave away cool toys.

  • @DAS-Videos
    @DAS-Videos ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Holy Buckets is a good actor! He should try out for movie roles.

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Taryl, a K&N type breather filter might be the finishing touch for that generator.

  • @maryjaneevadiamond6359
    @maryjaneevadiamond6359 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This made my week. I learned a new word, carbatrator ♥ I liked the spot on diagnosis with how there was SO MUCH wrong with this thing. The only thing I would have finished with, would be to use that nice FLUKE meter in the frequency mode to make sure that the SET RPM's are at 60hz, and the voltage in the appropriate 110 to 120 range. The cool thing about generators is they are true sine wave so it's not the nasty square wave they try to sell as good as.

  • @stoptheirlies
    @stoptheirlies ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The reason you don't sand with emery paper, I was told, was because the grit particles can detach and embed in the metal and you end up with like two bits of sand paper rubbing against each other

    • @ryoungatlmidotnet
      @ryoungatlmidotnet ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A little more elaboration: Emery cloth contains varying amounts of carbon. This carbon is harder than the contact metal and will become embedded in the surface of the contacts.
      The carbon will do two things. One, there's the chance that it will make the contact area resistive. This causes a weak spark and arcing at the points. Two, because of the resistance and the arcing, the points will burn quicker.
      Garnet and flint papers have less carbon, but they can still embed particles.
      My dad would use a piece of coarse paper, like a paper bag, or if they were really bad, an ignition file.

    • @charlesangell_bulmtl
      @charlesangell_bulmtl ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryoungatlmidotnet Also the grit may wear rub block or cam ...

  • @justonnie
    @justonnie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The LED is polarity sensitive..

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred ปีที่แล้ว

      As the name suggests alternating current flows both ways. So a LED will lite on one side of the cycle. What you have to do is put diodes going both ways so the reverse polarity doesn't kill the LED. It doesn't have to be an LED but it can be. You also need a dropper circuit and maybe even a current limiting resistor too. Because LEDs do not like too much voltage applied to them.

    • @ruben_balea
      @ruben_balea ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a neon bulb, it won't strike until it gets 80-90 volts

  • @TBizzell68
    @TBizzell68 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can’t believe how vigorously you were pulling that starter. The instructions were very clear. 😂

    • @chrisgee5893
      @chrisgee5893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It actually said viciously not vigorously if you wind the vid back.

    • @timconleyis3954
      @timconleyis3954 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems as though Taryl is easier to follow & understand what's happening with the machine that he is working with, I think that's because he doesn't throw a lot of unnecessary talk (jargin) like so many do to try and make themselves
      Feel like they're
      "Knowledgeable " I just wish that he could help me with the adjustment on the valves of my lawn tractor right now. But one can't be everywhere at once. 2thumbs up
      Brother.

  • @zonie1953
    @zonie1953 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hey Taryl . I have a Honda e40 . It has a 17cc 4 stroke engine and only puts out 40 watts . Much smaller than that unit ! Mine was built in 1964 , you should find one to look at !

    • @PuddinJr1993
      @PuddinJr1993 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Send it in to have it looked at! 😉

    • @jeffclark2725
      @jeffclark2725 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A James Condon candidate also

  • @ProlificInvention
    @ProlificInvention ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Hey Taryl, have you heard of compression whistles? They're kind of cool and useful, you get used to the sound they make with various engines and they're a small little deal that is about the size of a spark plug. You just thread it in and turn it over-even with a wrench-and you get used to the sound of good or low compression. Also if your engine is stuck you can fill the cylinder completely full with oil, then you modify a compression whistle with a grease zerk fitting and can pump in thousands of psi to free the engine. Just the tip, only the tip, and just for a minute...

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or just use a compression tester.

    • @staind288
      @staind288 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're not reliable

    • @ProlificInvention
      @ProlificInvention ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexstromberg7696 They're good to have around if you have an engine that has sat a long time and you don't want to just start spinning it over. What I mean is that it may have fine rust or animal nests in the carb/intake... in that situation you can just slowly turn the engine with the pull starter or a wrench and know immediately if there's compression within one rotation. You then can. proceed to adding oil to cylinder, cleaning out intake path and carb and the engine. Then you do a compression test and will get a more accurate read without pulling a bunch of garbage into the engine. It's also useful because you can unstick a stuck engine with it by modifying with a zerk grease fitting then fill the cylinder with oil, it's worked for me 3 times. Also if you're thinking a cylinder is dead or weak it's way quicker than hooking up a compression tester, especially if there's multiple cylinders.

    • @ProlificInvention
      @ProlificInvention ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@staind288 Have you used one or just guessing?

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Remind me of the old air compressor kits they used to sale to go into spark plug holes to air up your tires. And the old 120 volt dc kit that mounted under your dash to run 120 volt ac dc tools off your alternator in you car. They worked great for ac dc tools and incandescent light bulbs. You can take any alternator with ext regulator and replace voltage regulator with a old type heater switch and regulate voltage and reach 120 volt easy. A old 35 amp alternator gives you little over 3 amp 120 dc. With generator unhook voltage regulator voltage is controlled by rpm. A old cat generator with rpm controlling voltage will burn small welding rods all day long or if left on 1/2 water pipe to melt ice will need to be watched so pipe dont over heat.

  • @scootergem
    @scootergem ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of your better videos. Enjoyed it very much. Kudos to you and yours.

  • @themowerman
    @themowerman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good morning me old mucker

  • @nicolabooth6075
    @nicolabooth6075 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hy Taryl, absolutely great video my friend. I use Aspen 2 all the time in all my two stroke equipment and I also use it in all two stroke equipment that I fix for other people and also recommend it. Keep up the great work my friend, I enjoy watching your videos

  • @AquaMarine1000
    @AquaMarine1000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who ever thought of putting a fuel filter or screen inside a tank did not think it through. Even small fuel lines can get blocked. This can be hazardous in marine suitations.

  • @davidkerfoot8129
    @davidkerfoot8129 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video, you are the man!!

  • @georgehofgren6123
    @georgehofgren6123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one wicked cute engine. Love all the quality Aluminum.. I Wish that i could find any info online of my small Fuji/Subaru inverter Generator with the mechanically throttled 2-stroke Robin engine. You have got to see how much power that thing has to believe it. Plus it puts out Major 12 or 24v power... like 80amps. It's the size of a milk crate, weighs 25lbs and will run my table saw or 15a skill saw cutting 2x4s. I have to see if i can get mine going... hasn't run in a while.. Thanks for this video 📹 👍 ~

    • @RogerSegerJr
      @RogerSegerJr ปีที่แล้ว

      I think mustie did something like a Fuji/Subaru not long ago if I'm remembering correctly.

  • @martinsopchak8218
    @martinsopchak8218 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is one of the best old school mechanics I've ever seen. But instead of using a appliance I use a voltage meter to set the rpm to get the right output. On a small generator the spark plug other octane of fuel can alter your output.

    • @kennethsword551
      @kennethsword551 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. Set the rpm's to give an output of 125 volts max at full throttle when warmed up.

  • @guyina4x499
    @guyina4x499 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, 350-450 on ebay.
    Wish i had a couple
    Not sure the juice is worth the noise?

  • @wakule
    @wakule ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another job WELL done sir! How aggravated were you when you realized that you had to take the carbentrator back apart to put the screen in? lol
    Love your work,

  • @hokehinson5987
    @hokehinson5987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Taryl,
    Bought a dual fuel generator recently with air cooled 212cc about 7 h.p. and am using straight Dino oil for run in prior to using propane...my question for the master of motors and the dentally challenged: how long should the engine be run in before using propane? Yes I have an hour meter on the unit.
    Thanx,
    DDS

  • @vernonbruce3722
    @vernonbruce3722 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a cool little generator!

  • @villagelightsmith4375
    @villagelightsmith4375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not going to read through your whole website to find how any times somebody has mentioned this, but there does exist some liquid paint-on insulating material to coat little wires like these from which you're chipping the hardened insulation. There has got to be a common substance from which to make those little carburetor diaphragms. Maybe ... extra-large, extra-thick, non-latex condoms? Naaaah ... don't get it on ya ...

  • @bairfamilyfarm1336
    @bairfamilyfarm1336 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I was told not to use sandpaper on points, I was told not to use "silicone oxide" paper. The silicone will act as an insulator if a chunk gets left in and crushed up, as where aluminum oxide will powder up and fall off when crushed. Same goes for flame sensors on furnaces, the silicone oxide residue will melt into glass, the aluminum oxide paper grit will just burn up. If the paper says "waterproof" which almost all emery cloth is, it's going to be metal oxide based.

    • @ItsMrAssholeToYou
      @ItsMrAssholeToYou ปีที่แล้ว

      Silicon. Silicone is a compound of of silicon.

    • @jeremymanley5256
      @jeremymanley5256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was taught a similar concept about material impregnating in the contact pads. The impregnated material can cause high non conductive spots that lead to arcing and pad burn out. I was taught to use a fine contact file in training for chainsaw repair (Stihl) and the electrical industry ( mechanical contractor and relays). Right or wrong? Who knows it is what was taught at the time. Every time I am somewhere and see a new points file I get one.

    • @scrappy7571
      @scrappy7571 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeremymanley5256 Agree, any type of sand paper is going to leave contaminants embedded in the contact material. File is whats best to clean the contact surface. But it ain't the space shuttle.

    • @sierraromeo
      @sierraromeo ปีที่แล้ว

      Point file should be used, Horrible Freight has a jeweler file selection in a pouch of a dozen or so,

  • @davido.newell4566
    @davido.newell4566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The reason why you have trouble starting the unit is because when you slid that piece of guitar string down the line and you found an obstruction what was holding it back was the foot valve there's a little brass foot valve that goes up and down with the pumping action and holds the column of gasoline in there that's already gone up to the diaphragm pump.
    Yeah, you got it running, but if that foot valve was in there you'd find it much easier to start and run at the correct RPM. Put a voltmeter on the output and run the RPM up to where at no load it shows 121 volts or so.
    Peace, out.

  • @donnagavin4539
    @donnagavin4539 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very impressed by your patience and persistence, it reminds me to never give up!

  • @indianachrisUDX1313
    @indianachrisUDX1313 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done! I expected that Magnifier bulb to blow up when you revved it, haha!

    • @ronzek3207
      @ronzek3207 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My thoughts exactly, he should put volt meter to it to check for over powering the ladies cell phone charger.

    • @indianachrisUDX1313
      @indianachrisUDX1313 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ronzek3207 I expect that he did that but did not include it in the video. Not sure.

  • @clairmorrill8660
    @clairmorrill8660 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the mid 80's through the early 90's I worked at a thrift store, getting them to buy new parts was like trying to pull hen's teeth, so I filed points all the time on lawn mowers

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Taryl, I'd love to see you make a farmer's battery charger from a pressure washer engine from a unit with a bad pump and a used alternator. A 72 amp with built-in regulator should do well, but smaller is ok, and bigger might not do well. A 6" pulley is needed for the engine to get the alternator up to speed. You might need to turn the engine sideways and keep the belt short. The rest should be easy to figure out.

    • @sierraromeo
      @sierraromeo ปีที่แล้ว

      I just made one out of a 5hp horizontal shaft B&S and a Delco 10si, used a 1/2" x 24'" belt, fashioned an adjustable spring belt tensioner. using a 3.5" pulley on the motor. Direct drive would be better with LoveJoy coupling, the Delco shaft is metric.

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sierraromeo direct drive love joy will not give the rpm for the alternator. 5hp will use 2 delco 10si together. but for home made charger find a old generator, they can provide consent out put, where alternator can provide max out put for only a few min. Voltage on generator can be controlled by consent speed.

    • @sierraromeo
      @sierraromeo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cliffclark6441

    • @sierraromeo
      @sierraromeo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cliffclark6441 direct drive (coupling or 1 to 1 belt will give you 50 amps at 3600. My apps only require 20amps, so I run my Briggs at 1800 most of the time, to power my wood boiler, and a internet relay link during low sunlight situations.

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sierraromeo Tell me the alternator you are using and i will look up rpm amp out put. Never heard of any alternator putting out 50 amps at 3600, that's below idle speed alternator turns on any car, It needs to reach around 10,000 rpm. Reason you got to be careful which alternator you use to replace generator on tractors and diesel engines, some will not spin fast enough to ever excite alternator. I must run my tractor full throttle for a minute before the alternator will start charging. Converting generators to alternators speed of alternator was a problem we had to deal with for years. Like converting points to electron ign. Points will fire at any rpm, some older motors had to low cranking speed for electron ign. If you only need 20 amps for your application , You only need about 2 hp total engine out put to reach 13.5 volts. Even a 1/4 hp electric motor can turn alternator if volt out put is low, around 8 volt it will stall around 9 volts volt out put determiner input hp needed not amps. Speed needed to create magnetic field in alternator is why alternator is very sensitive to speed. It is a simple 3 phase motor using diode to create dc currant. It is not a true dc generator. A older delco 35 amp alternator like gm used for years, would be idea for your application. turn over 8,000 rpm it would take least amount of hp to operate. The old 35 amp alternator also will put out electric at lowest speed of any alternator i have ever used. Once brought up to speed to energize it puts out more amps at lower speed than any modern alternator. Higher max out put of alternator higher speed it needs to turn to begin charging.

  • @Hazmatt4700
    @Hazmatt4700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think I almost learned as much from this as I did from Briggs school in the 90's. That little unit would be super useful when dealing with equipment in the field.

  • @baggerbenn
    @baggerbenn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a cool one.awesome job as always!

  • @rbarr775
    @rbarr775 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Less than a year ago, I had a couple of surgeons do the same basic thing to one of my cardiac arteries! Worked out great. Probably a little more expensive, though. I don't remember any Lizard Cam involved.

    • @cattmann1405
      @cattmann1405 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did your surgeons also get you to reevaluate the fuel you were putting through your carb so you wouldn't be back? Good to see you're still here...don't muck it up...

  • @walterbargersr3402
    @walterbargersr3402 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know they sell a liquid electrical tape that you can paint on and it's just like electrical tape when it dries that would have been perfect for coating them wires God bless brother

  • @brianbanks3044
    @brianbanks3044 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Taryl DOES fix ALL....way to go

  • @RedneckRepairs
    @RedneckRepairs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks like an emergency rescue kit for an electric car...or maybe an electric push mower

  • @redforeman3604
    @redforeman3604 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video Taryl keep them engines alive!

  • @ribran7787
    @ribran7787 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Before I started watching Taryl , I thought a hand full of tools and a little patience would fix small engines, now I know it takes a shop full of tools and years of experience plus a bucket full of acting ability and creative mind. Great work Taryl

  • @BrianHoff04
    @BrianHoff04 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am curious... had this been a real job what would the customer have paid for that repair?

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred ปีที่แล้ว

      Shop rate is anywhere from $50 to $100 an hour typically. Then there's the parts and other supplies. Which is why often folks just toss stuff out. It's cheaper to buy it new than it is to get it fixed. If I had to guess I'd say this repair would have cost north of $300.

    • @luuk-out-below9804
      @luuk-out-below9804 ปีที่แล้ว

      If they got it to the point where the gen was dead I think most shops would not touch it.

  • @craig4305
    @craig4305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a O&R chain saw and perhaps more useless wannabee toys powered by em. Sorta brings back the tanaka? bike bug memories. And speakin of Tanaka, a couple years back I bought a 65cc tanaka backpack blower 50:1 Carb aproved emissions OK beast like strappin on a MXracebike

  • @marksommers6764
    @marksommers6764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Widely used in rock prospecting for lighting . (Seen 'em in mining museums)

  • @jeremysmith4393
    @jeremysmith4393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That black part in the gas tank is the fuel shutdown so it doesn't run on any fumes and lock up the engine it floats until the gas gets low and it stops the flow in case u want to leave it running until its out of fuel

  • @R.N.GPerformance
    @R.N.GPerformance ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning Taryl. Another awesome video. You should check out mine I think you will like them.

  • @KevinCoop1
    @KevinCoop1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you get in a jam, hard diaphragms can be softened by putting mineral oil on it and let it set for a day or two.

  • @douglashornick4388
    @douglashornick4388 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Taryl. When you assembled the carburetor though I noticed the little screen was still sitting with the old parts. Hopefully it was put back in while off camera. 😊

  • @singncarpenter6270
    @singncarpenter6270 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Job Taryl, you look dapper in that beautiful Christmas sweater too.

  • @martinburgess4814
    @martinburgess4814 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a great unusual generator.Great video as all ways Taryl.Heres your dinner.

  • @Old600Rusty
    @Old600Rusty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carbatrator looks like the enterprise.

  • @davey2k12
    @davey2k12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sure that's not a ruber float to block fuel when it's low 🤔 scrap that tank 😂😂

  • @mauricesmith9560
    @mauricesmith9560 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AMAZING 👏 I LEARNED ALOT IN YEARS WATCHING YOU ONE HELL OF A MECHANIC

  • @murraychadwick9362
    @murraychadwick9362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it when Taryl says "I know some of you guys are going to say ........ ,(with a high pitch voice) In the comment section 😆.

  • @mingiasi
    @mingiasi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Isnt that bell shaped thing a valve to stop the fuel line running dry when level drops?

  • @jimbrewer2893
    @jimbrewer2893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thing sounds like one of those old glow plug motors we used on fly by wire planes back in the 60s.

  • @cwradio4571
    @cwradio4571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like a .60 RC engine from days of old. They made many engines years ago. Looks just like OR .60

  • @robertrabhudsonhornet5869
    @robertrabhudsonhornet5869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if you use lick wood electoral tape paint it on the bar wires

  • @garyalford9394
    @garyalford9394 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your time and parts had to cost more than it is worth !

    • @luuk-out-below9804
      @luuk-out-below9804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was all for academic reasons, he was showing us how to troubleshoot and work on something most of us never have seen, including him I believe It was one of the best shows I think.

  • @stanley1554
    @stanley1554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe he's keeping that stupid mouth piece in 😂

  • @Icehso140
    @Icehso140 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:10:20...great minds think alike. I bought the exact magnifier light with the bulb. I bought it to help me when I needed to tighten the screws in my glasses. LOL

  • @mike-tl3is
    @mike-tl3is ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s with the commercials man

  • @jensenwilliam5434
    @jensenwilliam5434 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your videos .

  • @BRI33NOR
    @BRI33NOR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I have watched your channel, will not be the last. Entertaining and informative, have worked on motor cycles and small engines all my life, over 80 YEARS OLD NOW, never seen such a small all in one generator. Would have loved to have had that one

  • @jdretiree2433
    @jdretiree2433 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Engine speed is set with a volt and hertz meter hooked to the receptacle. 120 volts @ 60 hertz.

    • @killer2600
      @killer2600 ปีที่แล้ว

      Based on age and design, it's more like 110 or 115 volts at whatever frequency that ends up being. 120 volts is a fairly modern line voltage, in the old vintage days typical household voltage was lower and there is no voltage regulator on this generator - voltage is solely controlled by engine speed.

  • @americanpatriot2422
    @americanpatriot2422 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    It's Alive, It's Alive!

  • @provetruth9807
    @provetruth9807 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did not know it would be that big 😂
    The wires with insulation. You guys are great.

  • @BR218fan
    @BR218fan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cute but noisy machine! 😄
    Congrats for bringing it back to life!
    Regarding Aspen fuel: I have been using these fuels (2-stroke and 4-stroke) for many years now and I would never go back to pump gas for small engines! The emissions of harmful substances is way lower and it smells a lot less. Also after using the 2-stroke string trimmer on pump gas I always had headache and this is gone now. The aspen also burns very clean and is very stable, even after years the machines start like they were just stored yesterday! I highly recommend, but you need to adjust the carb when switching, otherwise 2-strokes will run lean. And as I have heard, some heavily used 2-strokes have built up some carbon deposits from years of use and when switching to Aspen or similar, these will burn off and can cause problems, so do your research. Otherwise it is a superior fuel in any way, in my opinion. 🙂

  • @michelbrown1060
    @michelbrown1060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could there be a check valve at the other end of the tube ? ?

  • @ianwilson6623
    @ianwilson6623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have a spray that's called Start Ya Basted, here in Australia. You need to get some mate.

    • @kknows3512
      @kknows3512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Best Product Name Ever!

  • @meandthemrs7403
    @meandthemrs7403 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warning: Never check for spark with the gas cap off!