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The concept of watching someone fix an old lawnmower sounds incredibly boring and yet I watched the whole thing and was entertained the entire time. Great job as always.
Your facial expressions once it started, ran and moved were priceless. That is why you are known as Chickanic. You are a chick that is a mechanic and not a parts changer. If it can be repaired, repair it. You don’t just change parts and hope that fixes the problem. You’re old school Bre! Great informative video.
Knowing how to fix small engines and lawnmower repair is a great side hustle. I love learning from your videos. I'm old and believe in fixing things as opposed to replacing them. ❤❤❤
The effects of the great depression never wear off. My parents and grandparents had been thru it and raised me that if all else fails and it can't be fixed, take it apart and save all the hardware and good parts and scrap the busted stuff, if you. COULDN'T torch weld it back together with a wire coat-hanger
That Briggs engine was built in Milwaukee, WI. The Cylinder, Head, sump, and Crank were machined in Dept. 394. I was one of the Supervisors in that department we took much pride in machining those parts. I retired in 1997 they gave us older employees and offer we couldn't refuse.
Bernie Mac I saying the best looking mechanic I've ever seen and smart . I'm a big fan retired and working in my own backyard . God bless you my dear... And I'm your biggest fan...❤ 🐝 BizzyBee 🐝
I'm a long time mechanic and the best product for removing varnish and stubborn gunk from carburetors is genuine Subaru upper engine cleaner. I got lucky a few years ago and had a box of it given to me and I use it to de-carbon two & four stroke engine combustion chambers, carburetor cleaning and diesel engine inlet manifolds.
I grew up with a toro mower that lasted over 30 years. The mower finally died in 1980. My parents bought a craftsman then. It died in 1996, from the deck rotting out. I bought a Toro Recycler in 1996 that will still start within 3 pulls. It isn't used often as I now have a tractor, but I keep it in running order.
My mother in law gave me a Craftsman LT1000 20 years ago and I still use it. I have replaced the spindles twice because I use it as a brush hog. That thing is built like a tank.
I have an old LT1000 too that the reverse gear won't engage. It's not in great shape from sitting but the deck is still like new. It's far stronger and thicker than the one on my newer Toro Z-Turn. I have been eyeing up how to modify the deck from the LT1000 to fit the Toro, as the deck on it is rotted out.
Even after many years in a business, it’s still a thrill when you get something working again! Just about every video of yours is a whole training course. Great stuff!
love it! I bought this exact same Craftsman as my first mower 30 years ago and it still runs like a beast now. I baby this thing. Thanks for the tips !!
I ALWAYS install a fuel shutoff valve on these riders! I've helped out multiple neighbors who had the crankcase full of gasoline due to the needle/seat not completely sealing and that secondary anti-backfire fuel cutoff solenoid also not sealing perfectly.
@@ChickanicHaving moved a little over a year ago, after being in the same house and garage for 25 years, I can relate to this! I just had to order some headlight bulbs for one of my cars, because I can't find the box of 20 or so of them that I have in the new garage . . . somewhere.
@@Chickanic *_It doesn't make sense to me that manufacturers do not install fuel shut off valves on brand new gas-powered small engine equipment. I assume it's the same reason why cell phone manufacturers sell new phones w/out protective cases already included: money/added profit?_*
My Homelite aluminum deck mulcher is going on 31 years this season! Good ol’ Briggs and Stratton engine. Just normal maintenance that I learned myself from taking small engine classes at the local high school. Always learning new tricks from watching Chickanic!
I just got a 1992 Murray 40” cut for free. Just went through it. Now it runs,drives and mows. I try and sell my mowers and get a trade in so I can keep the process going.
I too just got a free Murray from my 94 year old neighbor. It is a 1998 Widebody 18.5HP Briggs opposed twin. It is a 46" 3 blade deck, but the deck really needs some welding but I got it working with large washers/bolts and a few metal plates. I remember the day he brought it home from Home Depot in 1998.
For a carb with hardened varnish, try a PineSol solution in your ultrasonic cleaner. Don't let it go too long or it will discolor some metal surfaces. Fill the tub with water and put the carb and cleaning solution in a glass jar. The ultrasonic waves will pass right through the glass and the cleaner is ready to go for next time.
It is always a good idea to add a fuel shut off valve in the line between the filter and the fuel tank , it's insurance against fuel entering the sump and makes changing the filter easier .
Agree, and replace the entire fuel line. .after 30 years the inner fuel hose starts to deteriorate and will clog your filter(you DO have a filter..??) Ask me how I know...😊
I did not have any doubt you would get this running without spending a $$$ for parts. Nice work. Any of my equipment under 25 yr is new for me. Had to stop buying and picking up non working units , my bone yard is full. I have a full summers work waiting for me. Stay well, Joe Z
I just love watching you that you you know the excitement you get out of getting things done and all that you're very good and I watch all your your clicks on that but I want to make a comment that when you were that busy and you can't look around you're busier than a cat in the sandbox after eating a bar and slacks
I totally get your comment on one thing after the other. My grandpa just bought this exact machine for $300. I’ve put new spindles, pulleys, fixed electrical issues…and things just keep going wrong.
For heavy varnish you can soak it in the gallon can of Berryman Chem-Dip. After soaking over night it will look brand new. It cleans jets and everything but it will destroy all rubber o-rings
This was a great video! I have, as a homeowner, worked on a few of these riders and pretty much ran into the same issues. I wish I had videos like these to save me time, money, and frustration (TMF). A heartfelt thanks to Chickanic for spending the time and effort to put out these awesome videos.
I have and love these shelving units. It's been several years since I bought them last, but the manufacturer had an option to buy additional shelves and retention clips to add more shelves per rolling unit.
Not really surprised it's got life left in it. Briggs motor, and anything I ever owned with the Craftsman name was always top notch.....especially 30 years ago. Great video, I've done lots of work on these small tractor/mowers, mostly John Deere and Jacobsen
I used to go down the street a few houses and watch my best friend do what you do. He also did flyable model airplanes and helicopters and would teach people how to fly them. He was a retired Fire-fighter. You're much better looking! It brings back pleasant memories to watch you bring problem units back to life! Plus, you tell us what you're doing and why and the interesting history behind it.
It's always rewarding to get some of this old junk to function like it's supposed to again. It's even better when you can get it into the hands of someone that needs it but can't afford the new price.
I have a 1999 craftsman with a 15.5 Kohler engine and it has been a great mower and it’s still mowing like she should the only thing I have replaced is the coil and two spark plugs that’s it and the 42” cut is still in working shape
My dad has a similar Craftsman with a Kohler motor sitting in his backyard. A friend gave it to him, because the motor wouldn’t always start, either a bad starter or bad starter switch. I was going to junk it out, but after watching this video, maybe I should give it a second chance.
I had one of these 30 yrs ago ran forever until my stepson used it as a hot rod ! He destroyed it . I did buy a new twin cylinder 20+ horsepower to replace it,mit also ran good until I sold the house and gave it away . Thanks for what you do!
My Fathers 1963 Minneapolis Moline "Jacobson" Mower was running great when it was retired. 36" cut 8 HP Kohler. I mowed my parents 2.5 acre Lawn and the Neighbors Farm Yard and Barn yard for years.. With good maintenance they can run for years and thousands of house. Now days I mow with a 1952 Ford 8-N and a 6 foot Plainsman Finish Mower..
Run the exact mower for years, still running when I gave it away! I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it, but it was not good on a hill. Almost turned it over a couple of times. Upgraded to a JD X730 54” deck with 54”hydraulic plow 😊
Like Mikewater1958 said, putting the air filter on it could help the surging issue by restricting the air flow thus resulting in a richer mix. Another possible thing to look at would be the governor spring. If the mower is 30 years old, that spring may be a bit sprung. A new spring might give it the ability to even out the throttle. Keep up the great work! Love watching your videos!
I’ve had people I know just give me yard equipment because either they don’t want to mess with it or don’t want to pay to have it checked out and repaired….one of my buddies gave me a stihl 029 saw with a broken boss on the jug for the exhaust studs…..got on evil bay and ordered an 039 jug/piston kit…bar/chain …..gave it a good cleaning and boom! Got an awesome saw! Got about $100 into it plus my labor..
I have this mower but mine is a 97 model. I've repaired it a few times, even replaced the deck pan 8 or 10 years ago because I liked it so much. Three years ago it survived a garage fire but not well and it is ugly to look at. I fixed it enough to mow my lawn and ran it another two years because I couldn't see spending two to three thousand dollars to replace it. It still runs but has issues leaking oil and the transmission is now failing. So I bought another Craftsman from a friend that is only 17 years old. Great machines.
I do this as a hobby too, but nowadays it seems like its increasingly harder to find good giveaways. Either too many have entered the hobby or people want ridiculous money for their non-running equipment. I've already learned the lesson to never pay for non-running equipment.
Or you run into the guy that is convinced that it's worth new price even though it's been sitting in the same place for so long it has its own ecosystem. I know one guy that has a bad case of "SOMEDAY-ITIS". You know the type, "I'll get around to fix it someday." Some of his stuff has been sitting for twenty years or more.
I had a $15 knock off China carb on my 2006 Cub Cadet 46' and it was just junk. Wouldn't even start after a week. My original carb still ran good but started to leak all over the place from 16 years. New OEM carb was $135 so instead of dealing with rebuild kits and hoping for the best I spent the $135. Runs wonderful now. My mower is only worth $600 but money well spent still. I actually have 2 Cub's of the same model one is my backup and the previous owner sold it because it did that same engine surging deal. New carb, no more surging.
I used to work for sears Canada from 2004 to 2010 as an appliance tech, HVAC, and small engine repair. Emissions requirements back then were getting strict. Add to the fact that gasoline these days is absolute crap, that engine only needs to be warmed up. Especially that it's cold there! That is a gem you have there! One thing I have noticed lately is that even after a good carb clean, things seem to run lean. I picked up a Generac GP7500 generator that is 2 years old with 3 hours on it a few months ago. Even after giving that carb a full cleaning, it would not run good after. I bought a new carb and it runs great now. Having the same problem with 2 firman 3550 watt generators. needed carb replacements to run like new. Your 2 stroke videos saved me a lot of money, and a lot of time. I thank you for these informative videos; keep them coming!
Great videos. They are so helpful in making repairs. Any thouhgt about putting your shelving say 4 inches apart and securing wheels so you can pull entire shelf unit out like drawers. That way you can get extra space and still have access to parts.
I service a mower that is the same model 1993 vintage. She is a good friend, this model craftsman is a tank runs like a dream she loves it great mower.
Hi Bre, if you go to a farm feed store, pick up a gallon of black strap molasses, you can mix the Molasses with warm water, and soak your parts in the molasses and water and it will not harm any of the parts but it will clean them up like new, the more molasses you mix with the water the quicker the batch will work
My uncle had a Craftsman riding mower with a Kohler motor 20+ years old. It finally died last summer. He bought a new Craftsman thinking it would do almost as well. It’s already had several trips to the shop for warranty repairs. I tried to convince him to buy a higher end JD X500 or X700 series given his intended use. My X580 (2019) has been very reliable.
I like the ferris ztm that we have, it mows 2 acres twice a week in the summer...made with real steel and a 23 hp kawasaki...4 wheel independent suspension and mows at a top speed of 14mph
Hey Bre, love your videos. Heres a tip you may want to try. I do a lot of RC airplane nitro engines, and when they sit a long time, the varnish locks them solid. A small crockpot with generic automotive antifreeze in it. Rubber or plastic will get destroyed, but if you put only metal (carb body, etc) in a basket & cook it on low for a few hours, it comes out looking like brand new. I was skeptical too until i tried it. Works better than ultrasonic IMHO. Keep putting out the great videos.
I have one that has 25 years on that old Craftsman, a 1970 Simplicity 331V. Cast iron Briggs, Delco-Remmy starter -generator with a magneto. Bilt like a tank and never lets me down. I like your channel.
You forgot to mention keeping serviceable equipment in use, recycling rather than replacing, and making expensive equipment available to folks who otherwise night not be able to afford them. I still use my 39+ year old Wheelhorse 312-8. Keep up the good work/
I have one just like it only thing I have ever done was replace blades change oil and filters a new DIEHARD BATTERY every 5 years and I replaced the original belts one year proactively. Wish my seat was in that good of shape
I have a Honda riding mower i got from a friend a few years ago. Did a few repairs and tune up and it runs like a champ. Built in 1982. It might outlast me.
I had been running old craftsman mowers (the green ones) at my different properties. Until my v twin sucked in a rod and went to that big lawn in the sky. Now I'm running an old Ariens sierra about 24 years old. Way better machine than my craftsman but the parts are very expensive. Blades are $40 for 2 the craftsman blades bend if i hit anything but are only $10 and spindles are $20 Still running one craftsman though
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I live in Arkansas were are you located.
The concept of watching someone fix an old lawnmower sounds incredibly boring and yet I watched the whole thing and was entertained the entire time. Great job as always.
Am retired an trying to learn something new, just watching you get excited fixin makes me smile.
Your facial expressions once it started, ran and moved were priceless. That is why you are known as Chickanic. You are a chick that is a mechanic and not a parts changer. If it can be repaired, repair it. You don’t just change parts and hope that fixes the problem. You’re old school Bre! Great informative video.
Aw! Thanks!
@@Chickanic Yes there are parts changers and then there are Mechanics - Chickanic !
There’s a fine line between a hoarder and a repair shop.
I am 50 miles north of Indianapolis and I’d love love watching your videos I am a 65-year-old female I love working on my mowers
I used to live in Tipton.
I live in Muncie.
I have family in Indy & Lafayette. ❤
South bend here
@BG-vq9fd I have nieces and a nephew in Frankton
As my wife of 41 years is fond of saying," It takes a little longer for old girls to warm up!".
Knowing how to fix small engines and lawnmower repair is a great side hustle. I love learning from your videos. I'm old and believe in fixing things as opposed to replacing them.
❤❤❤
The effects of the great depression never wear off. My parents and grandparents had been thru it and raised me that if all else fails and it can't be fixed, take it apart and save all the hardware and good parts and scrap the busted stuff, if you. COULDN'T torch weld it back together with a wire coat-hanger
When not in use keep machines indoors i find that is one of the secrets to longevity 😊❤
And clean deck. Then ray light coat nwd. 40😊😊
There is absolutely no way she can do that
That Craftsman tractor was well cared for. What a beauty!
That Briggs engine was built in Milwaukee, WI. The Cylinder, Head, sump, and Crank were machined in Dept. 394. I was one of the Supervisors in that department we took much pride in machining those parts. I retired in 1997 they gave us older employees and offer we couldn't refuse.
Too cool!
While machining heads and block, you should have mentioned to design team…”hey!, we need another head bolt between cylinder and pushrod passage”🤷♂️😆
@@Chickanic... Are your starter drives actually Bendix brand, or are you just going with the name?
Waking up a dormant engine is a great feeling.
the only thing better than seeing a good old machine saved from the dump is seeing a lovely lady do it. thanks.
Bernie Mac I saying the best looking mechanic I've ever seen and smart . I'm a big fan retired and working in my own backyard . God bless you my dear... And I'm your biggest fan...❤ 🐝 BizzyBee 🐝
I'm a long time mechanic and the best product for removing varnish and stubborn gunk from carburetors is genuine Subaru upper engine cleaner. I got lucky a few years ago and had a box of it given to me and I use it to de-carbon two & four stroke engine combustion chambers, carburetor cleaning and diesel engine inlet manifolds.
Nice to see old machinery given a second chance, build quality was better then
I grew up with a toro mower that lasted over 30 years. The mower finally died in 1980. My parents bought a craftsman then. It died in 1996, from the deck rotting out. I bought a Toro Recycler in 1996 that will still start within 3 pulls. It isn't used often as I now have a tractor, but I keep it in running order.
Another great video Bre of turning "trash into treasure". Love it
Thanks Darlin'!
My mother in law gave me a Craftsman LT1000 20 years ago and I still use it. I have replaced the spindles twice because I use it as a brush hog. That thing is built like a tank.
I have an old LT1000 too that the reverse gear won't engage. It's not in great shape from sitting but the deck is still like new. It's far stronger and thicker than the one on my newer Toro Z-Turn. I have been eyeing up how to modify the deck from the LT1000 to fit the Toro, as the deck on it is rotted out.
Many Troubles Daily as Taryl always says 😁 That Backfire scared the crap out of me I wasnt ready for that 😁
Hey, it’s 30 yrs old, but not over the hill yet. Great job.
Even after many years in a business, it’s still a thrill when you get something working again! Just about every video of yours is a whole training course. Great stuff!
love it! I bought this exact same Craftsman as my first mower 30 years ago and it still runs like a beast now. I baby this thing. Thanks for the tips !!
That is awesome!
Omg i wish i was there! That looks like heaven!
IT'S ALIVE! Congratulations on you success thus far.
I hope Ron got his hip done! Best thing I ever did even though it took some time heal. Keep rocking the videos!
We get the MRI today! Thanks so much for asking! I can't wait for him to get some relief.
Great! Ya it's no fun
My wife had a hip replacement two years ago. She’s doing great, this is a life changer. Getting ready to make the last payment!
LOVE that classic "Briggs sound!"
I ALWAYS install a fuel shutoff valve on these riders! I've helped out multiple neighbors who had the crankcase full of gasoline due to the needle/seat not completely sealing and that secondary anti-backfire fuel cutoff solenoid also not sealing perfectly.
Yup! This one is definitely getting a shut off. As soon as I figure out where they are. lol
@@ChickanicHaving moved a little over a year ago, after being in the same house and garage for 25 years, I can relate to this! I just had to order some headlight bulbs for one of my cars, because I can't find the box of 20 or so of them that I have in the new garage . . . somewhere.
@@Chickanic *_It doesn't make sense to me that manufacturers do not install fuel shut off valves on brand new gas-powered small engine equipment. I assume it's the same reason why cell phone manufacturers sell new phones w/out protective cases already included: money/added profit?_*
My Homelite aluminum deck mulcher is going on 31 years this season! Good ol’ Briggs and Stratton engine. Just normal maintenance that I learned myself from taking small engine classes at the local high school. Always learning new tricks from watching Chickanic!
I just got a 1992 Murray 40” cut for free. Just went through it. Now it runs,drives and mows. I try and sell my mowers and get a trade in so I can keep the process going.
I too just got a free Murray from my 94 year old neighbor. It is a 1998 Widebody 18.5HP Briggs opposed twin. It is a 46" 3 blade deck, but the deck really needs some welding but I got it working with large washers/bolts and a few metal plates. I remember the day he brought it home from Home Depot in 1998.
Its always cool to bring an old beast back to life.
Truth!
For a carb with hardened varnish, try a PineSol solution in your ultrasonic cleaner. Don't let it go too long or it will discolor some metal surfaces. Fill the tub with water and put the carb and cleaning solution in a glass jar. The ultrasonic waves will pass right through the glass and the cleaner is ready to go for next time.
Yes a good solution would have cleaned the bowl too.
Simple Green Extreme Aviation formula works well.
I had great resuts with Chem-Dip !
It is always a good idea to add a fuel shut off valve in the line between the filter and the fuel tank , it's insurance against fuel entering the sump and makes changing the filter easier .
Agree, and replace the entire fuel line. .after 30 years the inner fuel hose starts to deteriorate and will clog your filter(you DO have a filter..??) Ask me how I know...😊
It's always a pleasure to hear a start up after all the hard work. Good job Bre.
Love to see the trash to treasure videos. You have tons of content under that tarp. More of these videos please.
This fella kept this in a garage!!
Great job. Love to see this old stuff come back to life. Thank you
Not sure it applies but some motorcycles need the whole airbox and filter installed to run well. Too lean without them.
I did not have any doubt you would get this running without spending a $$$ for parts. Nice work. Any of my equipment under 25 yr is new for me. Had to stop buying and picking up non working units , my bone yard is full. I have a full summers work waiting for me.
Stay well, Joe Z
Damn that's a good looking 30-year-old lawn tractor. You're right it was garage kept guaranteed😊
At least in a shed out of rain with periodic. Cleanups
Buddy had 3 of these from late 80to mid 90s. One wood get week so he went out bought new one...durable😊😊
I just love watching you that you you know the excitement you get out of getting things done and all that you're very good and I watch all your your clicks on that but I want to make a comment that when you were that busy and you can't look around you're busier than a cat in the sandbox after eating a bar and slacks
I totally get your comment on one thing after the other. My grandpa just bought this exact machine for $300. I’ve put new spindles, pulleys, fixed electrical issues…and things just keep going wrong.
Good job magic fingers. 👍
You have saved me a lot of money and time. Keep it going
For heavy varnish you can soak it in the gallon can of Berryman Chem-Dip. After soaking over night it will look brand new. It cleans jets and everything but it will destroy all rubber o-rings
This was a great video! I have, as a homeowner, worked on a few of these riders and pretty much ran into the same issues. I wish I had videos like these to save me time, money, and frustration (TMF). A heartfelt thanks to Chickanic for spending the time and effort to put out these awesome videos.
This lady can fix anything but the break of day and a broken heart. And that's the truth.
Cars and coffee!
More satisfaction fixing and getting old stuff running than just buying a new one. Since of accomplishment?
since ≠ sense
Got it, thanks. @@andyroid5028
I have and love these shelving units. It's been several years since I bought them last, but the manufacturer had an option to buy additional shelves and retention clips to add more shelves per rolling unit.
I'll have to check into that! Thanks!
Not really surprised it's got life left in it. Briggs motor, and anything I ever owned with the Craftsman name was always top notch.....especially 30 years ago. Great video, I've done lots of work on these small tractor/mowers, mostly John Deere and Jacobsen
You might want to get you some lacquer thinner to soak those parts in. Works good for me.
That carb is one I would stick on the shelf for a later day, and get one off one of the other engines in the woods out back.
I used to go down the street a few houses and watch my best friend do what you do. He also did flyable model airplanes and helicopters and would teach people how to fly them. He was a retired Fire-fighter. You're much better looking! It brings back pleasant memories to watch you bring problem units back to life! Plus, you tell us what you're doing and why and the interesting history behind it.
I get TONS of small machines from our recycling center its unreal what others throw away.
Soak in lacquer thinner, cuts the varnish off.
It's always rewarding to get some of this old junk to function like it's supposed to again. It's even better when you can get it into the hands of someone that needs it but can't afford the new price.
thanks Bre i love this video.
Nairlee dropped me beer ITS WORKIN WHEN THE NIPPLES COME ALL THE WAY OUT damn straight it is
I love flipping mowers!
U go girl excellent I learned a ton thanx 😊
Maybe with the air cleaner install it'll run better. Probably running a little lean without the air filter.
Agreed, that could definitely be a possible cause of the surging.
Great job on the rider Bre! There is a method to your madness!👍
I have a 1999 craftsman with a 15.5 Kohler engine and it has been a great mower and it’s still mowing like she should the only thing I have replaced is the coil and two spark plugs that’s it and the 42” cut is still in working shape
beautyfull video
I enjoy taking something old and making it do again
I get 80's and 90's machines all the time, not as old as some of the fridges I fix from the 40's and 50's lol
My dad has a similar Craftsman with a Kohler motor sitting in his backyard. A friend gave it to him, because the motor wouldn’t always start, either a bad starter or bad starter switch. I was going to junk it out, but after watching this video, maybe I should give it a second chance.
There was a time in my life that a 30yo engine would have points. Time flies
You can purchase more shelving, individually. Although, when I was doing that, I found it cheaper to just buy more whole units and not use the poles.
I have had brand new mowers hunt like that At the store!
Right!
My dad gave me a old craftsman riding mower. It was 30 years old. It mowed better that the newer mowers did.
I had one of these 30 yrs ago ran forever until my stepson used it as a hot rod ! He destroyed it . I did buy a new twin cylinder 20+ horsepower to replace it,mit also ran good until I sold the house and gave it away . Thanks for what you do!
I always install a fuel shutoff valve on riding mowers with gravity flow fuel tanks,
My Fathers 1963 Minneapolis Moline "Jacobson" Mower was running great when it was retired. 36" cut 8 HP Kohler.
I mowed my parents 2.5 acre Lawn and the Neighbors Farm Yard and Barn yard for years.. With good maintenance they can run for years and thousands of house.
Now days I mow with a 1952 Ford 8-N and a 6 foot Plainsman Finish Mower..
Run the exact mower for years, still running when I gave it away! I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it, but it was not good on a hill. Almost turned it over a couple of times. Upgraded to a JD X730 54” deck with 54”hydraulic plow 😊
Good job Girl! Surging = idle jet issues... Old Machines are much better than new fangled plastic junk!
Like Mikewater1958 said, putting the air filter on it could help the surging issue by restricting the air flow thus resulting in a richer mix. Another possible thing to look at would be the governor spring. If the mower is 30 years old, that spring may be a bit sprung. A new spring might give it the ability to even out the throttle. Keep up the great work! Love watching your videos!
Keep up the good work.
Keep on fixing the old good stuff!👍
I’ve had people I know just give me yard equipment because either they don’t want to mess with it or don’t want to pay to have it checked out and repaired….one of my buddies gave me a stihl 029 saw with a broken boss on the jug for the exhaust studs…..got on evil bay and ordered an 039 jug/piston kit…bar/chain …..gave it a good cleaning and boom! Got an awesome saw! Got about $100 into it plus my labor..
I have this mower but mine is a 97 model. I've repaired it a few times, even replaced the deck pan 8 or 10 years ago because I liked it so much. Three years ago it survived a garage fire but not well and it is ugly to look at. I fixed it enough to mow my lawn and ran it another two years because I couldn't see spending two to three thousand dollars to replace it. It still runs but has issues leaking oil and the transmission is now failing. So I bought another Craftsman from a friend that is only 17 years old. Great machines.
I do this as a hobby too, but nowadays it seems like its increasingly harder to find good giveaways. Either too many have entered the hobby or people want ridiculous money for their non-running equipment. I've already learned the lesson to never pay for non-running equipment.
Or you run into the guy that is convinced that it's worth new price even though it's been sitting in the same place for so long it has its own ecosystem. I know one guy that has a bad case of "SOMEDAY-ITIS". You know the type, "I'll get around to fix it someday." Some of his stuff has been sitting for twenty years or more.
No lowballs, I know what I got
😂
I had a $15 knock off China carb on my 2006 Cub Cadet 46' and it was just junk. Wouldn't even start after a week. My original carb still ran good but started to leak all over the place from 16 years. New OEM carb was $135 so instead of dealing with rebuild kits and hoping for the best I spent the $135. Runs wonderful now. My mower is only worth $600 but money well spent still. I actually have 2 Cub's of the same model one is my backup and the previous owner sold it because it did that same engine surging deal. New carb, no more surging.
I used to work for sears Canada from 2004 to 2010 as an appliance tech, HVAC, and small engine repair. Emissions requirements back then were getting strict. Add to the fact that gasoline these days is absolute crap, that engine only needs to be warmed up. Especially that it's cold there! That is a gem you have there!
One thing I have noticed lately is that even after a good carb clean, things seem to run lean. I picked up a Generac GP7500 generator that is 2 years old with 3 hours on it a few months ago. Even after giving that carb a full cleaning, it would not run good after. I bought a new carb and it runs great now. Having the same problem with 2 firman 3550 watt generators. needed carb replacements to run like new.
Your 2 stroke videos saved me a lot of money, and a lot of time. I thank you for these informative videos; keep them coming!
I have a 22 years old craftsman with a kolher 16 hp command I bought from sears new it's still mowing
Great videos. They are so helpful in making repairs. Any thouhgt about putting your shelving say 4 inches apart and securing wheels so you can pull entire shelf unit out like drawers. That way you can get extra space and still have access to parts.
This is what I’m here for. 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I service a mower that is the same model 1993 vintage. She is a good friend, this model craftsman is a tank runs like a dream she loves it great mower.
Hi Bre, if you go to a farm feed store, pick up a gallon of black strap molasses, you can mix the Molasses with warm water, and soak your parts in the molasses and water and it will not harm any of the parts but it will clean them up like new, the more molasses you mix with the water the quicker the batch will work
My uncle had a Craftsman riding mower with a Kohler motor 20+ years old. It finally died last summer. He bought a new Craftsman thinking it would do almost as well. It’s already had several trips to the shop for warranty repairs.
I tried to convince him to buy a higher end JD X500 or X700 series given his intended use.
My X580 (2019) has been very reliable.
Carburetor cleaning is patient work, it is not so easy, but fun when it is successful. Nice movie.
I like the ferris ztm that we have, it mows 2 acres twice a week in the summer...made with real steel and a 23 hp kawasaki...4 wheel independent suspension and mows at a top speed of 14mph
Hey Bre, love your videos. Heres a tip you may want to try. I do a lot of RC airplane nitro engines, and when they sit a long time, the varnish locks them solid. A small crockpot with generic automotive antifreeze in it. Rubber or plastic will get destroyed, but if you put only metal (carb body, etc) in a basket & cook it on low for a few hours, it comes out looking like brand new. I was skeptical too until i tried it. Works better than ultrasonic IMHO. Keep putting out the great videos.
I love watching a carb rebuild with Chet Atkins playing!
I have one that has 25 years on that old Craftsman, a 1970 Simplicity 331V. Cast iron Briggs, Delco-Remmy starter -generator with a magneto. Bilt like a tank and never lets me down.
I like your channel.
You forgot to mention keeping serviceable equipment in use, recycling rather than replacing, and making expensive equipment available to folks who otherwise night not be able to afford them. I still use my 39+ year old Wheelhorse 312-8. Keep up the good work/
I have one just like it only thing I have ever done was replace blades change oil and filters a new DIEHARD BATTERY every 5 years and I replaced the original belts one year proactively. Wish my seat was in that good of shape
I have a Honda riding mower i got from a friend a few years ago. Did a few repairs and tune up and it runs like a champ. Built in 1982. It might outlast me.
I had been running old craftsman mowers (the green ones) at my different properties. Until my v twin sucked in a rod and went to that big lawn in the sky. Now I'm running an old Ariens sierra about 24 years old. Way better machine than my craftsman but the parts are very expensive. Blades are $40 for 2 the craftsman blades bend if i hit anything but are only $10 and spindles are $20
Still running one craftsman though
Brings back memories working on mine and friends mowers and some just repairing for the same reason you did.