Will it Run? Free Broken Honda yard sale find.

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  • went to a town wide yard sale and asked at a farm if they had any power equipment , this was in a barn for some time after failing to start. lets see if can find the problem and fix it.

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  • @theusconstitution1776
    @theusconstitution1776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Thank you MUSTIE! my $50 HONDA TRACTOR had exactly the same problem😀 slipped the belt off just like you did......cleaned the cogs, reset the timing belt, AND POOF! THE QUIETEST LAWN TRACTOR I HAVE EVER HEARD!! THANK YOU FOR THE EDUCATION!

  • @vharrald
    @vharrald 6 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    I really like the way you chase down the mice problems in the engine compartments and the way you include the viewers in the conversations. I don't know about the others, but I wish I could stick my hand thru my phone and hold the camera for you so you can use both your hands when you need to

    • @mikehermis4940
      @mikehermis4940 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      half the time when he says "smell that?" I give a sniff

    • @vharrald
      @vharrald 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@mikehermis4940 I can relate. A lot of the time I try and toss in my 2 cents worth as well. My wife always asks me who I'm talking to. I say just the video. 😏

    • @kennycybertron1
      @kennycybertron1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes definitely, he sounds like a cool guy to hang out with and just watch. Hunting down the problem is half the fun of taking things apart

    • @foreverwood1963
      @foreverwood1963 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ROFL @ who are you talking to?

    • @baysbeach
      @baysbeach 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Love the video and the shop if I filmed myself In my shop it would be close to the very same lol! Right down to talking to myself 😂 very well done my friend I applaud your work and the Honda thanks you as well! You do the same as me as far as it don't matter what it is I'll take a look and in 90% cases I would say it's not an extremely hard fix it's usually due to lack of care be it ethanol gummed carb or rusted gas tank or a rats nest on in the flywheel teeth 😀 seems to me us guys are just the ones that get a safisfaction and since of accomplishment (don't mind getting our hands dirty) and it feels even better knowing it didn't cost a dime and it's fixed right no corners being cut! Keep making videos man I'll keep watching!👀👌👍🍻

  • @SilverWedge
    @SilverWedge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I've never seen the water cooled Honda in a mower. Interesting.

    • @garymartin8619
      @garymartin8619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You sound exactly like Eric the car guy

    • @benny8300
      @benny8300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had one long time ago

    • @royjenkins3880
      @royjenkins3880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good job,good show.

    • @travelingkaspersworld4096
      @travelingkaspersworld4096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have the 3813 version. Very quiet. You can have a conversation while standing next to a running engine. Ours just sits.....we use old Lesco walk behind mowers....faster

    • @allalphazerobeta8643
      @allalphazerobeta8643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They even used the same engine in the ex5500 5.5k generators. Great engine super quite you can be standing next to the it while it's cranking out 3KW or more and still have A conversation. Only issue is the what Honda wants for spare parts and the lack of aftermarket parts.

  • @LaBoofadora
    @LaBoofadora 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1109

    People give away good stuff where you live..all we get here is pee soaked couches.

    • @GAMINGOBRIEN69
      @GAMINGOBRIEN69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same.... With computers mostly I don't want to know but with couches too

    • @gregk.6723
      @gregk.6723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Where do you live ? All I get at my place is pee, not even couches.

    • @walker1474
      @walker1474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol so funny

    • @Zortorond
      @Zortorond 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Just my thoughts! I mean how rich you should be to throw out a tractor in this condition? It is not even a noname chinese junk one but a Honda!

    • @komitadjie
      @komitadjie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Zortorond No kidding! Damn, I'd LOVE to pick up a good tractor like that!

  • @chriscampbell2327
    @chriscampbell2327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Another great video. I like the way you talk to the camera like I am standing in the garage with. I have been laid up with my leg propped up with a severe leg wound. I cannot get into my own garage and look forward to your videos. Thanks so much for your videos.

    • @mustie1
      @mustie1  6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      thanks for watchin chris

    • @randomsanwhich2
      @randomsanwhich2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It reminds me of Tom hanks talking to “Wilson” in cast away

    • @kirkjohnson9353
      @kirkjohnson9353 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I have convolessed with Mustie too. Good luck with your leg man.

  • @dondonaldson1684
    @dondonaldson1684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I would have given you a chance between slim and none getting that timing belt off and back on without pulling the engine. Excellent effort and skill. 👍😎👍

  • @cass276
    @cass276 6 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    Hi Mustie,
    You remind me very much of my late dad, he could fix stuff like this, I remember him and I changing a broken valve spring on my cousins car, a Hillman Minx I think it was, (it was a LONG time ago!) And because my cousin was going on holiday in the car that morning, we didn't have time to take the head off, so my dad took out a spark plug and fed some rope into the cylinder and I hand cranked the engine till the piston held the valve in place, then we swapped the broken spring for a spare that dad had (getting the broken one off was easy,-compressing the new spring until we could slip the collets in place wasn't!)
    then he took the rope out, put the plug back in and off on holiday he went!
    I'm 65 now, and dads been gone 18 years, he was my go-to guy when things went belly up!
    I still dream of him, still miss him...
    Regards from the UK
    Chris

    • @antidapkomunis
      @antidapkomunis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I just wonder..when yr dad passed away, he took with him all the skills. Is there any of his children continues his passion? Same with Mustie, who will enherit his valuable skills n continue to use n manage all stuff in the garage..or, all these will be gone? Unless someone from the family learns n share the passion, everything will be gone.

    • @porksboy
      @porksboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Your dad sounds like mine. We did those things too. whe i wanted my first car he made me buy one that didnt run, he knew i could fix it and inspired the confidence. I later had a career in auto mechanics, then changed to micro mechanics as a watchmaker. I still do these things, ny daughter is coming of age for a car. I want to buy something not running, my wife not so much. I still have my dad. Unfortunately he has dementia and cant remember much of anything any longer.

    • @crystalmorgan1959
      @crystalmorgan1959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Mustie: I just found your channel yesterday and watch with fascination. Have subbed and I hope I can learn some things. Maybe just enough to maintain my garden equipment and house appliances. I am female and am starting from a knowledge base of zero. If there was only one skill I could have, I want the ability to fix machines.

    • @cass276
      @cass276 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me a little, not as good as my dad though.

    • @twinkie27271
      @twinkie27271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You have the ability, you just need the knowledge!

  • @sprocket226
    @sprocket226 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I found your channel about a week ago, I've been "binge" watching for the past couple of days :)
    A lot of good information, plus entertaining to watch.

    • @ckadlik1
      @ckadlik1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you'll be watching for quite a wile....

    • @fredbice7798
      @fredbice7798 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just learned somthing

  • @jeffgreen2448
    @jeffgreen2448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Only discovered this channel couple weeks back! This man is so impressive! He does what we all wish we could in “our” garage! I’m good at drinking beer in the garage and watching others who know!

  • @altonriggs2352
    @altonriggs2352 6 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    He lays hands on the broken...behold..it runnth.

    • @horstszibulski19
      @horstszibulski19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      "Start up, take your slipped belt and run!" Immediately it started up before them, corrected it`s slippy belt, and went to the lawn, glorifying Mustie...
      :-D
      Somewhat of this?
      :-P

    • @tailsdollblack9340
      @tailsdollblack9340 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @michaelburrows9219
      @michaelburrows9219 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha

  • @mick2383
    @mick2383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Since retiring 60 days ago, you have help me find my long lost love for working on small engines. For years never had the time and now time is not an issue. Thank you Mustie1

    • @69Phuket
      @69Phuket 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You can't get better than Darrin. Enjoy and stay dirty! ;)

  • @jamesbeemer7855
    @jamesbeemer7855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    That engine is the smallest car engine I have seen . And they put it on a lawn mower 😑🤗

    • @davemartin1534
      @davemartin1534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yep my thinking exactly. Visions of throwing away the lawn mower body n making a go cart buggy.

    • @michaelandcolinspop
      @michaelandcolinspop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Dave Martin That would be one seriously fast go kart. Can you imagine the torque? Holy cow!

    • @Mr_Tecumseh
      @Mr_Tecumseh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelandcolinspop Its not really a car engine and its only 358cc the same size as my Tecumseh 10 horsepower engine is.

    • @timothygriscom7110
      @timothygriscom7110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honda used to make a 600cc two seater car.

    • @jarvisfamily3837
      @jarvisfamily3837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timothygriscom7110 Yeah - but that had an air-cooled engine. My dad bought one from a guy he worked with who thought they were the greatest things ever. I learned to drive a stick in one of those - AND LIVED! :-)

  • @xTechDecayx
    @xTechDecayx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    every time you ask a question i answer like im watching dora. i think im losing it.

    • @TedBishop1
      @TedBishop1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You must have kids ( or grandkids like me)

    • @averagemodeler
      @averagemodeler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I do the same thing. Then have to explain to my wife why I am answering. I just tell her I'm helping him fix it.

    • @Northernstar9370
      @Northernstar9370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I do that too! My wife thinks I'm weird.....

    • @gsettlemyre
      @gsettlemyre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I gave up explaining to my wife, now she knows I’m weird! Doesn’t think it, knows it..just that much easier to watch, comment and learn from the Master..Mustie 1

    • @lewerim
      @lewerim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're not alone...

  • @FishFind3000
    @FishFind3000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    That’s a damn nice mower. Liquid cooled and everything.

    • @seanthompson8071
      @seanthompson8071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My Dad has one of these ... bought in 1995 ... still runs great. I maintained the heck out of it when i lived with him years ago.

  • @saigyl9149
    @saigyl9149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Don't you just love when they keep maintenance in mind when they build these things

  • @Rolingmetal
    @Rolingmetal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Probably a hamster who though it was a treadmill.

    • @MrTwinklypig
      @MrTwinklypig 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg.. that's harlious!

    • @kennytillett1050
      @kennytillett1050 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The first time I seen your videos man I knew I was hooked, but I do appreciate these videos I can spend hours looking at him my sincere thanks I'm from Elizabeth City North Carolina

  • @cptspinach
    @cptspinach 6 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Oh, I wish I lived in the land of Mustie, where all the mowers were broke and rusty...

    • @TheMaddogT
      @TheMaddogT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Look away, Look away, Look away, in Musty land.

    • @69Phuket
      @69Phuket 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ........In The Land Of Fixie

    • @markferguson4914
      @markferguson4914 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rusty or Mustie ??? :)

    • @Chillituber
      @Chillituber 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Another one comes back from the dust!

    • @69Phuket
      @69Phuket 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The start of a Mustie Glee Club...;O Just need a Choreographer ...;p

  • @samthomas808
    @samthomas808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love Honda products, just bought a Honda self propelled mower, had several Honda generators they run great easy to start.

    • @EvilTurkeySlices
      @EvilTurkeySlices 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bill Williams I love my Honda Accord, it does need some help right now though.

  • @tvento
    @tvento 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Don't worry about what the trolls have to say or think. Just keep on doin what your doin. It's all good.

  • @SkrixFox
    @SkrixFox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Are you going to keep this tractor for yourself or are you going to sell it?
    Awesome video. Keep them coming!

  • @michaelandcolinspop
    @michaelandcolinspop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is a seriously nice tractor. Great find, Mustie. It’s crazy how some people won’t take care of equipment, treating it like a tax write-off when it won’t start thanks to their jacked up “fixes” or abuse. My dad would say it’s a perfect example of “more dollars than sense.”

  • @imdoctorsan
    @imdoctorsan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    One man's junk is another man's step up. A neighbor trashed his 44" deck Cub Cadet. Told me it didn't run. 3 days later and no $ expended, I was cutting grass. That was eight years ago. And yes, it's still my main mower.

  • @johntilson2535
    @johntilson2535 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm thinking Mr Mouse was kicking it between the cam and water pump pulleys when the previous owner tried to start it last spring. Poor little guy's body got dragged thru and made the belt skip time, as evidenced by the fur and guts all over the pulleys. Hey, it's almost Halloween...don't be hatin'! lol

    • @markferguson4914
      @markferguson4914 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      (giggles) nice one, and quite agreed. Hence why Mustie didn't sniff that belt! Burnt rubber, nah - squished mouse, yepp!

  • @precisionmachineshed
    @precisionmachineshed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've gotten a nice Toro Personal pace mower for free once, On the curb side. didn't start, when it did smoked really bad...... long story too much oil in it. $600 mower.. Free. Same thing with a honda snow blower. Recoil would pull a little and locked up. Turned out to be one bent and one broken valve. Replaced, re-seated, and a nice honda snow blower for $15 in parts.

  • @avuscnscot
    @avuscnscot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I really appreciate that you take time to share diagnosis from experience rather than internet parts changing. Its why I watch your channel. Keep up the entertainment. I'm now much better able to maintain my small engines around the house.

  • @JSchrumm
    @JSchrumm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mustie lives in the land of disposable income, Another freebee score. You should have just welded a hinge to the battery tray for timing belt replacement.

    • @bairfamilyfarm1336
      @bairfamilyfarm1336 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'd need to pull the engine anyway, the belt would be stuck on the intermediate shaft between the flywheel and transmission. It would help fixing the same problem again quicker though.

  • @davedennis6042
    @davedennis6042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mustie1, you are a genius. I would have done everything wrong and put way too much time and energy into this but you made it so easy. I learn so much from you.

  • @muchmuchmore
    @muchmuchmore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Nice work. Would have NEVER guessed you'd get that belt back on.

  • @zrkn1
    @zrkn1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Once you finish this project I wonder how much could sell it for. That is a pretty sweet riding mower. Good job !!

  • @liamdempsey169
    @liamdempsey169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this video, this engine runs like a four cylinder. I was wishing that you wouldn’t have to take the engine out. Good watching.

  • @davestout844
    @davestout844 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Finger in the hole trick, works every time.

    • @tjlovesrachel
      @tjlovesrachel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dave Stout remember just the tip though

    • @matthewwolfe
      @matthewwolfe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like he said "Nah, it feels really weird"

    • @carbs66
      @carbs66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tjlovesrachel hahahahaha... just the tip :)

    • @willmann30
      @willmann30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Works on my wife. It resets the ecm.

  • @Drvanosdrand
    @Drvanosdrand 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for NOT breaking out a Fix it manual , You're exactly right it's much more entertaining and you learn more by figuring it out for yourself it's what make's good trouble shooting techs. I like the longer Videos and have missed one week or two a week . Thanks Mustie1 for posting these videos

  • @Colorado-Tinkering
    @Colorado-Tinkering 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for making me more curious about setting timing on engines like this. Can't say I got it figured out, but it's a start

  • @Kmac-hd6vp
    @Kmac-hd6vp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video Darren!I've learned sooooo much from you over the last year, given me the knowledge to tackle 3 problem engines and win so I understand how excited you get when something fires up. Any chance you could make "Mustie's Apprentice" t-shirts, stickers, mugs etc?

  • @TreyCook21
    @TreyCook21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Gah, you suck. Free stuff all the time! Love these vids and your presentation of them.

    • @69Phuket
      @69Phuket 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remember the virtually free Ford truck...? .Yeah. This guy was a saint in a previous life!

    • @TreyCook21
      @TreyCook21 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@69Phuket - Perfect example! The Ford was even in one piece and it ran.

  • @tdh0084
    @tdh0084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "except for that burn hole in the middle... we'll call that a moisture relief hole".
    Mustie1, 2018

  • @teeweeds
    @teeweeds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Just started watching your videos a few days ago. Must say that I find your style really smooth. I'm in my sixties. Always liked diy projects. Wish I would have had someone like you to follow around when I was a kid. Would have been a great way to learn solid troubleshooting and education. You fear no mechanical adventure. I like how you don't rely on repair manuals and specific information, but cruise along taking us all on fun and educational journey. Using your learned experience but not afraid to find additional info when you need it. Will be watching for a long time. Cheers, look forward to Future vids:)

  • @robertg.blodgett7919
    @robertg.blodgett7919 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Watch your vid's reminds me..when family moved to big-city 'Grand Rapids, Mi.'..got alot of bikes, junk-yard parts and what-not's..and repaired for extra money..you have given me hope/faith to teach some kids. that don't have much...to play again.." if it's broke..? Can brake-it anymore..? Try fixing it. might learn something..& good feeling of of accomplishments.. and that's something of constructive thinking..'that is what I get from watching your video's'..Thank-you. FOR THAT..!

  • @timmcneil906
    @timmcneil906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dude, if I was your next door neighbor, I’d be that pain in the a** old guy that would never leave.

  • @TimothyKepner
    @TimothyKepner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I came across your channel about a year ago and have been a fan ever since. You make your videos like we are standing next to you and in some ways helping. I have learned a lot without knowing it. I been working on different stuff and I will remember something you said or did in one of your videos . that in its self has made the job easier and faster for me. Thank you for including us in what you like to do. It's a pleasure to watch your videos and please don't change the way you do things. Thank you for being you!!!

    • @stendecstretcher4983
      @stendecstretcher4983 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Timothy Kepner I totally agree with you well said.

  • @darinwhite5475
    @darinwhite5475 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Another great vid, Mustie, thank you. I really appreciate your methodical approach to troubleshooting and the way you talk us through the process. It makes me think about a number of small engine problems I've wrestled with in the past and I feel better equipped to tackle them in the future. Something else that keeps me coming back to your channel is how humble you are and self-deprecating in your humour. In an increasingly ego-centric world, your videos are a refreshing change and you come across as a decent guy of good character. Thanks for all the work you do sharing your projects and what you know.

  • @bertgrau9246
    @bertgrau9246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    By getting the crud out of the gears made the belt slightly looser and maybe easier to put back on

  • @2e0lgz
    @2e0lgz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just trying to remember what life was like without mustie1 videos.....pretty dull please dont quit 🙂👍

  • @Maysin777
    @Maysin777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One of my favorite channels! Thanks for all the video's!

  • @chucksimeonides5408
    @chucksimeonides5408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You were right on with the timing belt. That is slipping it off, then on, save a lot of time and labor. As usual, you do a great job in restoring what won't work and you have two more things that work for you and I benefit from. I learn your trick of the trade and I am entertained while learning. Not the same If I went to the trade school. Thnx ;-)

  • @keikun6969original
    @keikun6969original 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Mustie. You've given me the knowledge and know-how to tackle the rebuild on my Coleman generator. Much praise man!

  • @longsincelost6284
    @longsincelost6284 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    People who watch your videos ask you to get manuals and make dry trade school instructional videos instead?
    "I love your channel, but could you please ruin it for me and everyone else? K thx byeee!"
    Never change, TH-cam.

  • @eathans_small_engines8665
    @eathans_small_engines8665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought one of these for $350 with a blown head gasket. A peice of cardboard and a thing of rtv later it runs

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice, enjoy your videos. Great to spend some time working in the garage with you. I like your perspective and approach. Also nice that your videos are not R-rated for language.

  • @timothyfuchs7592
    @timothyfuchs7592 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I really like your videos it feels like I'm in your garage with you. Great job.

  • @boneman1960
    @boneman1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I see what looks like an old TL Honda trials bike in the background,, haven't seen one of those since the late 1970s

  • @McLivin410
    @McLivin410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Thank you for taking the time and troubleshooting for us newbies. I’ve learned more from 3 of your videos then 2 years of small engine classes in high school

    • @ashleynorton7666
      @ashleynorton7666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree, Mustie has giving me the confidence to tackle most issues on small engine equipment!

    • @brennensbuildsmoore5537
      @brennensbuildsmoore5537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm thirteen and I know almost all to know about small engine repair because mustie

    • @crisprtalk6963
      @crisprtalk6963 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I read comments like this all the time and as I get older the more I think schools are pretty much worthless. The best way to learn stuff like this is to go out and do it either as an apprentice or just start working on equipment you can find.

    • @elbundz4091
      @elbundz4091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crisprtalk6963 The problem with apprenticeships in Europe is that craftsmen are looked down on so much that the only people in apprenticeships are people who have no other choice. The resulting lack of interest, combined with the impossibility of proper discipline, leads to just one more bad craftsman. Vicious circle.

    • @crisprtalk6963
      @crisprtalk6963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elbundz4091 You just confirmed the European stereotype that some Americans subscribe to. HA! From a person who has every degree a University has to offer I believe an apprenticeship is the best way to get an education! Immediately after you have a skilled trade you can then become independent. Not to mention make a truckload of money and work for yourself!

  • @kenhutchens513
    @kenhutchens513 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I'm so glad I stumbled onto this channel a few weeks ago. I've been watching all of the videos you have. I love your personality. Reminds me of my old man and how he goes about doing things. I also enjoy the fact you don't censor yourself.

    • @Evilslayer73
      @Evilslayer73 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah mustie! rules the kind of guy everybody want to be friend :) in my case loll

    • @bobcranberries5853
      @bobcranberries5853 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s been said he’s the Mr. Roger’s of motor repair without the cardigan sweater! Ha

    • @DB1Journeys
      @DB1Journeys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol....he makes you feel like you are right there with him.

    • @Evilslayer73
      @Evilslayer73 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahhahahha:)

  • @rickcordell7343
    @rickcordell7343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great save of a good machine. Love hondas. Your work has helped me a lot, especially with the need to adjust the valves on Briggs and Stratons with compression release. I struggled a long time to start one before I saw your video on that issue. You really helped me a lot on that particular problem

  • @DevoldoinHD
    @DevoldoinHD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Christ you got that for free? You'll make a killing reselling that beauty.

    • @staind288
      @staind288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'd sell it for 5 to 600

    • @jason22talley
      @jason22talley 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really it's a Honda it's worthless

    • @staind288
      @staind288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jason22talley haha

    • @lorrinbarth1969
      @lorrinbarth1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      First, you gotta be willing to drive the miles to find it.

    • @DevoldoinHD
      @DevoldoinHD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I'm sure that Honda will outlast any craftsman. Also that motor itself could easily be repurposed for another project, looks to be a horizontal shaft, would make a killer liquid-cooled go-kart.

  • @dwest320
    @dwest320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mustie you are great at making these videos. I can imagine the hassle in getting some of these shots for us. I personally have embraced the "thinking man's" approach to repairing things...it's always you Vdub guys ain't it? If you want to keep doing these forever, I've got your back.

  • @kathyouthere
    @kathyouthere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm very mechanical but disabled so I can't do anything fun like this. I enjoy watching you fix some very different items!

  • @umaxen0048
    @umaxen0048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Only in America will someone throw out a Honda riding mower BECAUSE IT WON'T START!!!!

    • @TheVacc139
      @TheVacc139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Totally! If people would only put their machines away or with a cover..and a little PM wouldn’t hurt either...

    • @redstoneranger1404
      @redstoneranger1404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Exactly my thought! In Germany you'd never get one like this for free.

    • @jafinch78
      @jafinch78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Some parts of the country make more money than most imagine and when making the good money, it's nice to have new toys.

    • @jafinch78
      @jafinch78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Plus there are still kinder people that aren't greedy. I'm thinking yard or garage sales don't exist in Europe or many parts of the World since most wouldn't invite anyone over to their place like ever from what I can tell. Maybe invite out to events or locations... though not to their house or yard even. I think that is why in the U.S. we have offerup, letgo, craigslist, etc. and don't always have to meet somewhere. When I was working before inbred assaulted by pedo junkie klepto gangsters and their higher up psychos from Cuba, China, Moscow, Israel/Palestine or where ever the remote sensing stuff is used most... I used to donate all the time. Now I have to buy items from places I donate and look around for free items to work on to re-train since having two B.S. degrees means nothing when you have remote sensing and transmission operations that interstate domestic violence gang stalk with malicious intent and are cruel and unusual unreasonable serial killer forensically clean for the most part since most don't do forensics anymore... let alone electromagnetic and RF forensics on signals. Dopeheads left and right poaching in official positions from what I can tell. At least in this part of the country. Still, there are at least nice people if they're not kind... though I'm guessing most of the kind people get targeted unless they "look like" "sound like" the certain whatever group whether human or animal.
      Awesome videos though! Really excellent information and thanks for sharing. This and Nathan Rohrbough's are the best I've seen and this one has way more info regarding what I'm looking for learning too.

    • @Boemel
      @Boemel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This honda would probably be sold for 2k when fixed here in belgium.

  • @TheFirstStater
    @TheFirstStater 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    In my town old broken pieces of garbage with parts missing are being advertised for $400 on craigslist.

    • @jamesb1221222
      @jamesb1221222 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, same story here. The real hidden gems aren't going to be found listed on craigslist. People don't list them because they don't feel it's worth investing the effort. You gotta go hunting for them!

    • @tailsdollblack9340
      @tailsdollblack9340 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      dafuq

    • @daneberry7301
      @daneberry7301 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lové that Honda!

    • @donmelton1512
      @donmelton1512 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just because they ask $400 for a broken mower doesn't mean they are going to get it.

  • @ianvicedomini2648
    @ianvicedomini2648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Regardless of what others say, everything you tackle works out great in the end and your videos are entertaining to boot so all in all, I'd say you're a master at a quality art buddy.

  • @bananaman100
    @bananaman100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    How do you get free stuff?? We need yard sales in the UK :-(

    • @Evilslayer73
      @Evilslayer73 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed here too in Montreal Canada people try to repair a lot before makes gift!:)

    • @the2120company
      @the2120company 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      get em going,

    • @DanielCoffey67
      @DanielCoffey67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nearest we have is Freecycle/Freegle but you rarely find good stuff like this.

    • @sonofedmund5004
      @sonofedmund5004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, we (the UK) seem to get everything else that America has eventually, why not yard sales?

    • @--Lam
      @--Lam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe it's called Gumtree in the UK? People giving stuff away instead of throwing it out?
      We had something like that here in Poland, but it got bought by some corpo and moved to commission system, so no one posts free stuff anymore. However, we do have a "free pile" next to every garbage-shed-thing, I don't know if there's an English name for that ;) (Difference being, that shed is shared between like 200 families, unlike free pile of just one family... and we're supposed to be a developed nation as of last month, bah!)
      And yeah, US's "suburbs" are what we'd call "villages", because of their super developed road system and super cheap gas, everyone can and want to live there... maybe that's why there's so many loaded folks throwing away expensive stuff in those villages :)

  • @ludvigtande1236
    @ludvigtande1236 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome!! Learned a lot. Thanks Mustie. Live in Florida panhandle. Hurricane Michael only nicked us a bit where I live but both of my generators run because of what I learned from you. Last year both had gummed up carburetors. Your instruction cleaned them out. I was afraid of working on carburetors until your vids. Thanks again!!

    • @mustie1
      @mustie1  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nice to here ludvig

  • @loganbachman2769
    @loganbachman2769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what kind of mower has an electric fuel pump and water cooled tf?????????

  • @rcgusto2427
    @rcgusto2427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man, this brought back so many memories. Used my mow my grandfather’s lawn on a Honda just like that.

    • @WillHous
      @WillHous 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mow my grandfathers lawn

  • @cajunabear1
    @cajunabear1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I am having mustie1 withdrawal symptoms. Please upload another video so I can stop looking on Craigslist for my own hoard.

  • @fixitinthegrass6412
    @fixitinthegrass6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm going to pick one of these up tomorrow "ran when parked" a couple years ago... Maybe I can get her back fired up

  • @stevedollarhite8352
    @stevedollarhite8352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You saved my tractor I have the same one and it had the same problem

  • @leodanryan966
    @leodanryan966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Another freebie lawn tractor? I'm so freaking jealous of you Mustie1

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We all are ! Around here, a worn, crappy mower sells 100 to 175$ in yard sales ! Tractors even worse !

    • @leonreynolds1199
      @leonreynolds1199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @GM Kof hard lol I get them here on thur.or Fri.for free

    • @leonreynolds1199
      @leonreynolds1199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @GM Kof hard people around here set them on curb ..for free

    • @69Phuket
      @69Phuket 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time to camp out with Trailer in.....Maine...New Jersey? (Go East) ;)

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Older guys are even worse. They think their old stuff they bought in the '70s are priceless ! Try upscale areas, rich guys never fix anything...

  • @friez2
    @friez2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He says "What do you wanna do?" I answer out loud "check compression" as if I've ever done anything like this other than watch his videos.

  • @saltjummy7522
    @saltjummy7522 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ok 1 comment, just cause you asked for 1......interresting. like your calm voice and am learning quite a bit.

  • @jacquelerock6938
    @jacquelerock6938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just finished watching this video all the way over here in Italy, while on vacation. Not much to do between 1:30 and 4:30 because small towns and such close down for the afternoon. I don't know about anyone else out there but if you started a Mustie1 club with a framable plaque and wallet sized membership card I would definitely join. I love your approach to chasing down repairs and always find your videos both entertaining and very informative. Keep up the excellent work.

  • @davidbowen4848
    @davidbowen4848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Look here young lad you just got to stop making these vids I can’t stop watching them lol🇬🇧

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is a very desirable mower! In the condition you got it in it would go for 2000 Euros here in Germany. Water-cooled, 2-cyl Honda with Hydro...I'd love to have one myself...Just in case the blades on my 1954 Yazoo get dull! lol Thanks for another great video.

    • @mustie1
      @mustie1  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hi bruce

  • @markxtinkering
    @markxtinkering 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like "wrenching in the garage" with you Mustie1, although in Australia we call them "spanners" hahaha.
    Love your vids and the content, I always look forward to your next installment/adventure.
    Cheers, Mark in Aust

  • @soilmanted
    @soilmanted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My googniss, the battery on that Honda riding mower is larger than the battery in my Honda car.

  • @TheTruthSeeker756
    @TheTruthSeeker756 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Right on why your way is better to teach people diagnostic skills instead of looking in manual. Thanks

  • @goodnough1
    @goodnough1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ll send my address, just ship it to the house, wanna put that engine in my golf cart!

  • @BRI33NOR
    @BRI33NOR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the tensioner pulley fixed in position or does it have provision for adjustment ?. Maybe it’s not actually a tensioner pulley by design.

    • @dryan8377
      @dryan8377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering the exact same thing!

  • @andynightingale7335
    @andynightingale7335 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    First time viewer over in the UK, what a great fix that was. You've got a good style with the camera m8! Well done.

  • @twofeathers6540
    @twofeathers6540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for all of the videos your great thanks so much have fun

  • @on_another_level5661
    @on_another_level5661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm a scag man, but that's a nice mower. Liquid cooled, hydro. They paid a pretty penny for that.
    Edit: Overhead Cam, AND electric fuel pump also?! Man, that's a Honda for ya.

    • @scrateshooter
      @scrateshooter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A bit complicated for a lawnmower...probably why we won the war.
      K.I.S.S.

  • @kevinlane9049
    @kevinlane9049 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i like the way you do your videos.dont change a thing.....

  • @kr00k3d100
    @kr00k3d100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like that you don't just look everything up. It makes for a great troubleshooting how-to, instead of a "look at me do this" video.

  • @AddictedtoProjects
    @AddictedtoProjects 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pretty impressed how quickly you got this one going! :)
    My only question is this; if the dirt/mouse got in there. Whats to stop that from happening again? I somehow cannot think that Honda would have designed the timing belt covers in a way that would allow the ingress of dirt over time. So how did it happen? Did somebody play with the covers before, and forgot to fit one of them? (possible a lower cover?)
    I would investigate that part further, to ensure that the problem doesn't re-occur. Other than that, that mower was a complete steal! :D

    • @eddolinski5413
      @eddolinski5413 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I'm not mistaken,the covers were made of cheap plastic,wich usually warp in time to allow dirt,dust,and mickey,to find a good home

  • @MatthewPlatz
    @MatthewPlatz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Absolutely one of the most satisfying videos I've watched in a long time. Just excellent, and appreciated!

  • @billchapel5248
    @billchapel5248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Alan Alda?

  • @gosportjamie
    @gosportjamie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mustie hates meeces to pieces...

  • @charlesblackburn2989
    @charlesblackburn2989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me personally i like how you explain things and take time to show us how to troubleshoot and what to look for its helped me huge thanks for all your hard work mustie1

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My God, what I would give for Mustie's tool collection. This guy has every single tool devised by mankind, lol. It would take me a week to do things that he does in 30 mins.

  • @hilltopper34w1
    @hilltopper34w1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A pretty high end machine just for some time and your knowledge! SWEET!

  • @carlburgess9635
    @carlburgess9635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Mustie1, I'm an old fart and don't know how to contact you..... WHERE IN THE HELL ARE YOU!... It's been over a week since you put up a video, I hope nothing is going wrong with your and yours's. Hope to see you soon. Carl.

  • @markbaker9459
    @markbaker9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    many 'perfectly able to be repaired motors' are sold at garage sales with just a 'shear pin' broken and are easy to fix for less than a dollar.

    • @markbaker9459
      @markbaker9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice find! Good trouble shooting! As a kid, I was always monkeying around Dad's garage. How simple things can lose a 'normal' layman. You nailed it! Time to go cut some grass !

  • @jeffferguson899
    @jeffferguson899 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am going through mustie 1 video withdrawals .

  • @frankrydzinski2103
    @frankrydzinski2103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    hi mustie , i,m over the pond in uk :) just had to reply to the comments on why you didnt go straight to the problem . Well then no-one would learn anything like you said , i,m 62 been a mechanic all my life and i,m still learning and from you too as it happens :) ignore them i love your vids and have learned many things over again i forgot and i,m a big fan too now , many thanks from frank the blacksmith in uk

  • @danb.3397
    @danb.3397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YOU REMIND ME OF A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE THAT HAS THE SAME KIND OF KICKED BACK ATTITUDE WHEREAS I USE PROFANITY AS A TOOL.

  • @WrenB111
    @WrenB111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How do you kill a Honda engine? Hire mice.

  • @hauptuhrdotnetblog6700
    @hauptuhrdotnetblog6700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I only found this channel yesterday....I’m home!

  • @stanleydenning
    @stanleydenning 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have this same mower sitting in my shop. It was given to me. It doesn't run. I hope this video helps me out
    . I hope it's the same problem too. Easy fix.

  • @Mahees_230
    @Mahees_230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I used to work at Sears back in the day with the Craftsman tractors. Sometimes we would get one with the Honda OHV engine. It cost way more than the stock tractor, but, if a customer ever returned a tractor, it was always the one with the stock engine. Same thing for the lawn mowers with the Honda engine. But again, those cost more than the stock mowers. Never had a complaint about them. But this Honda tractor is a nice piece of work. Craftsman needs to step up their game.

  • @twofeathers6540
    @twofeathers6540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALL YOUR VIDEOS OR GREAT THANK YOU AND HELPFUL TO SO THERE