You Sir are a true craftsman and the quality of your work is outstanding. The way most people beat the living hell out of mowers, lawn tractors and snowblowers never ceases to amaze me.
James, I’m 78 years old and been a mechanic all my life. I have never touched a snowblower. We just don’t have much use for them in Fl! Your channel is one of my favorites!👍🇺🇸
Great video and great repair James. I agree with the other commenter, that an impeller mod would be a great touch for that machine. Made all the difference to a couple Craftsmans I did here in Southern Ontario. Thanks for the excellent videos!
I suppose somebody else could do what you do. . . . .but not many. There is no way I could troubleshoot and fix this machine. Basically, most people would just give up and buy a new one. Bravo !! You even used anti-seize on certain nuts.
Even with the minimal amount of tension on the belt it still spits snow awesome to see it back up running and doing work great repair as always @James Condon
Nice work as always, James! A friend of my showed me a great trick for when the snow is like that. Spray the auger and the chute with some silicone lubricant. Helps stop the snow from plugging in the chute.
Superb repair, James. I especially liked you putting the new bearings in and making the auger and blower perform. Nice change from stators and rotors!!
That was a two stage, the single stage just has the one two sided flapper to expel the snow while the dual-stage blower, the auger gathers the snow and pushes it to a high-speed impeller which is the bearing he replaced. The engine speed usually determines how far the snow will be ejected.
Just a small note on Anti-seize use . a very ,very thin film is all that is needed , over applying it usually makes the dried antiseize stick the parts in place more so than the rust that would form . the amount you applied on that pulley shaft was equivelent to the amount i have used on my last 30 brake jobs . Less IS more .
I really enjoy the improved view for us viewers now that you were lucky enough to get that lift. I noticed it immediately from your previous videos. They were all good so far, as I watch them. But it is MUCH improved view at the table level!! Great video, enjoyed it... even though, as retired and in the Philippines, I doubt I can translate much of the snow blower end here for any use here, but the unsticking of a frozen motor will certainly be remembered for use here.
I have that same snowthrower. You can greatly improve the throwing distance by adding a rubber patch to each paddle to help it clear the snow they discharge to the chute. You want the rubber patch to close the gaps between the paddle and the housing. I attached the rubber to the paddles with self tapping screws. Great video! You found a new subscriber!
One of the best videos you put out James. Thanks!!! I use some Pam and spray it on the augers and chute when I get that wet snow, I think it works well and much less expensive than the other things they want to sell to do the same job.
Great job James! There is nothing simplistic about a Simplicity. Hated how they split the case in half. It's not like an Ariens or a Craftsman where the case splits on a hinge to make it easier. For sure you got very lucky that the parts did not fight you more when replacing that impeller bearing. Really enjoyed the video keep them coming!
Lucky is right. I tried to do the same on my snow blower years ago and nothing came apart without a fight. Not a great design, but at least it came apart.
Long but another great vid! Simplicity makes good products, they switched to Briggs engines when Briggs bought them out in 2004. I have the same Briggs snow engine in my garage hydro locked (I think)!
Another great video James! I am in awe of the way you were able to stitch the scenes together and not miss a beat! It had to take a lot of patience to wait on mother nature to deliver the props you needed for the test scenes! Thanks for the great content!
Simplicity! I have a 90's with a flathead Tecumseh. It's a big boy! The thing is a tank. The handles are C channel and bolted to the frame is 6 spots. Boy does that absolutely chew threw the snow. Awesome vid my man. Keep um coming!
Maybe it's just my OCD but I typically clean excessive rust from the outer surface of the flywheel before gapping the coil. That allows the coil to have a proper gap but be closer to the magnets like from the factory. Of course, it won't fix a bad coil. I've never measured the electrical difference but wonder if it induces a better spark.
Hey James, I recently revived a Briggs and Stratton 1024LD 2-stage blower, decided to watch this video. This reminded me to get some shear pins, as well as told me that I shouldn't have the auger housing sitting all the way down
Don't ask me why but I feel like when Tapping/Chasing threads are an intimate act. I cringe at work when I see my coworkers slap a tap on a drill and send it, I believe in lots lube and slow strokes. I will go above and beyond to never split a machine, it is just a difficult task when alone. For the most part I will time it right for when the Mrs. comes home. Simplicity would benefit greatly from an impeller mod. I love those machines, well built and of course great job!
Thanks Jason. I feel the same way with a drill and tap. Figured I could get away with it on a piece of sheet metal. Worst case I could weld a nut to the backside. Thought I was home free when the engine freed up. Luckily everything came apart for the auger bearing.
Only thing I didn't see you catch, was the augur shaft has grease fittings to keep it from seizing from rust. And, a common error most TH-camrs do, is use a Crescent adjustable wrench backwards, so the strain is on the weak floating jaw instead of the solid jaw. But you are a meticulous, patient mechanic. Thank you for sharing your hard-won experience with these machines.
Great video. Especially good work diagnosing the various issues, and leaving no stone unturned so to speak. Your thoroughness is admirable and undoubtably has added many many years of life to the machine.
Great vid as always watching you methodically diagnose and repair so many issues on that machine was satisfying and educational. Thanks again James. As I watch your videos and see your house go through all the seasons I get a appreciation of how much the seasons effect the lifestyle in your state .
We live in Northern Idaho, quarter mile driveway! One walk behind snow blower, one 3 point hitch blower mounted on the tractor. Extra shear pins for both! Grease on a regular basis, chain lube for the drive chain.
i like to carefully pop off the bearing seal and add grease..then carefully pop the seal back on...youd be amazed at how little grease some companies put inside a new bearing
Excellent video. Your calm demeanor and thoroughness is admirable. I really enjoy working on small engines and back 35 years ago took classes to be able to repair many types of small engines. Your videos bring back memories and are extremely interesting. Would love to see a mini bike repair or another go kart as those are way more fun!
James... I enjoy your videos and thank you for all the efforts you put into them. In response to your statement that "any snowblower" would have a problem with slush... I say... NOT MINE!!! ... lol. I watched a video from sixty five Ford where he put rubber paddles on the impeller blades to eliminate the distance between the blades and the housing... and it changed my life. I used pieces of rubber I cut from the sidewall of a tire and used self tapping screws. It turns the snowblower into basically a water pump. NEVER clogs... shoots snow like an animal. Look it up, check it out... the mod cost me the price of 6 self tapping screws... and it is awesome. Everyone I've told about this that has done the modification agrees... keep up the good work and thank you again...
What helps a lot in heavy wet snow is to spray the auger and impeller with Pam cooking oil spray. It'll get you through one storm judging by the length of your driveway. Everything needs to be nice and dry before you spray it down.
Apart from Mustie 1 and Tayrl Fixes All James you leave all other small engine mechanics for dead. Your diagnosis, attention to detail, full completion to almost new condition and comprehensive testing leaves nothing to be desired. We viewers just love it. One thing I think you should add to your shop toolset is a small bench lathe. If you can turn up a new pin or make an unobtainable shaft, drill and tap super accurately it would not only save you time waiting for parts but save you money as well. Just a thought from a Kiwi fitter & turner.
I have a Simplicity 755E that I bought new in 1996 that is still in excellent shape because I take very good care of my equipment, truth be told there were some winters here in Reading, Pa. that I never had to get it out of the garage, but some winters we did get 15 to 20 inches of snow too!
You are amazing! You touched almost everything on this snowblower to get it to run. You have the perfect tools to do the job too. Just love your patience and that lift. I would be scared to take apart since I would forget what goes where. lol Excellent video!
James split the unit to replace the bad bearing. You don't need to split the machine just to replace either belt. You get access from the removed belt cover and the belly pan. The user manual explains it. I have the 1280E 32" I bought in 2004 and it is definitely built to last.
When you had the auger out, you should use the opportunity and mount some pieces of rubber mat on the inner auger to help with the throwing speed of snow. I did that to my own cheap snowblower and it worked very well. It threw much longer and that helped to clean up our wide driveway. Good program, and easy to see how things were handled.
This was the best of all the videos I have watched. It held my interest from start to finish. I was hoping, however, that you would have to tear down the engine to it's bones
I know this video is 5 months old. But; due to your advice about degreasers possibly damaging rubber seals/seats i have been using hot water and dawn dishwashing liquid with very good results. I do spray off dirty carbs with carb cleaner or wash them off a bit with diesel fuel, kerosene, or mineral spirits.
In my mind, that engine sat for a while with the intake valve open. That screen air filter can't be much of an impediment to humidity entering the combustion chamber if the engine stops with the intake open. The carb was practically a miracle how well it worked. Well done all around, and from the latest weather forecast you may need that machine!
Hiya, thx for the trouble to do the video! Was interesting! I had a similar problem with my Hyundai Santa Fe - it turned out to be a bit of carbon or dirt trapped between the piston and the head. I suggest it’s likely also happened to that snow blower from the mouse nest, similar to your thoughts.
Well I have to thank you sir for all of the knowledge!! Thank you very much. I have a snowblower that needs a lot of work; but now I have the knowledge to understand what I need to do. If I can’t get the auger to work then I will use it for a go kart for my son. 😊
I've never seen the outside of a snowblower carburetor get that dirty and i've worked on thousands of them before moving to southern Ohio and most of the time i can use my leaf blower to clear the snow. I use dawn dish soap in my ultrasonic cleaner and it does a pretty good job at cleaning carburetors
FINE fix, Pl nd that's why I like my hoist hung from the roof. I can let pieces ease down on each other and can do 2 at a time if needed. Never had a problem with a Magnetron but it's not over yet. Keep on wrenching and God Bless! Good assistant too!
What happens when the belt tensioner is too tight is that your dad disengages the auger but leaves the machine running (sigh), goes to clear wet snow/ice buildup out of the chute with his hand, and the belt catches momentarily and slams the auger over once while his hand is in there. Then he pulls his hand out of his leather glove and two of his fingertips are still inside the glove. As a 12-year old kid, this freaked me out and I screamed my way over to the neighbor's house to get help.
it was really nice of the subscriber to give you the Snowblower. makes a good video. it could have been run low on oil and seized and someone added oil. I would say you unseized it. good job. I enjoy watching your videos.
Haha. James joins the "strangely satisfying" crowd of lawn carers, pressure washers, etc. Snow blowers unite! Seriously, really nice work as usual. Nice change-up.
What you have there at the end is what we on the left coast loving call Sierra Cement. It's the norm around here. "Gotta love it". Thanks for another great video.
Nice job on bringing that back to life. Just one suggestion though, to get more light from the machine, consider mounting an old kerosene lantern to the left side handlebar to get a 500% increase in light.
The cause of the problem was rainwater, or garden hose wash water, in the crankcase. Remember that oil that looks clean? The stuff that looks clean is rainwater, or garden hose water. Drain that crank case garbage out first ! Check the gas tank for water, you won’t be able to see the water, so, just drain the old gas, and add some new fresh gasoline. New oil, and new gas, will go further toward fixing it than anything else easily done. Also pull the plug, and put 1/8 cup of engine oil and anti seize oil, mixed, in there, let it sit.
Aloha James. You need to do the auger paddle upgrade by installing some flat rubber pieces onto the ends of the 2nd stage paddles. Some self tapping screws and 3 pieces of rubber that run very close to the outside of the 2nd stage cylinder where the paddles are, and you will be throwing that wet and slushy snow across the street! You won't have to clear out any clogs in the 2nd stage cylinder after doing the upgrade too as the rubber on the paddles will keep the 2nd stage cylinder clear of snow with little to no clearance between the ruber on the paddles and the inside of the 2nd stage cylinder. The way that snow blowers are made, there is some amount of clearance between the ends of the 2nd stage paddles and the inside diameter of the cylindrical drum, and slush and snow clog up the 2nd stage and prevent it from not throwing it out due to the clearance between the paddles and the inside diameter of the cylindrical 2nd stage. It is not hard to do this upgrade, and it improves the snowblower performance dramatically when dealing with wet and slushy snow. There are lots of videos on line showing how to do this easy upgrade to be able to throw wet and slushy snow back to where it came from.
Why in the world am I watching a snowblower video? I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ROFLOL. Oh yeah, they're mechanical and interesting. Watched all of Mustie1's and now I'm hooked. Call me a snowblower junkie if you want. You are very thorough. That thing will probably last for many a year the way it is now. Had two brothers up north. I'll take hurricanes and flooding over snow any day. Great video. Thank you James.
I watch people watch all sorts of machines that I will never use. Still learn things you can use for whatever your project is. I love snow, but slushy heavy snow, not so much.
jim , one of the best things i have ever done , get some old mud flap and cut and screw it to your 2ed stage auger , keeps the opening clean and will throw the slush & snow farther
a rag and an air nozzle into the gas line connector pops the needle seat right out for cleaning. Rag is to catch the seat from shooting across the room :)
Strange that we never have issues with snowblowers all summer .
It's pushing 100 degrees F here, I'm really glad it's not snowing. I can't imagine shoveling snow in this heat!😅
Probably best to find out before you get 2' of snow though !
He's the Bob Ross of small engine repair!
Ya but he didn't have any happy leaves. Lol
He's the small engine whisper
I was coming here to say the same thing whatever genre you could call this he is definitely truly the bob Ross
Very strange, I've watched lots of snowblower repair vids, but, this chap seems very able to impart his knowledge to the expert and the novice.
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What a perfect morning. I just grabbed some Dunkin coffee and now I see your video. Thanks for all you do and share with us.
I used to watch "Mustie", but he tended to talk way too much...
Now I found another garage mechanic for whom I like a lot better!
What a beautiful neighbourhood.
Thanks Jim. We could never get a repair shop to do such fine work like you do.
i'm from california, and we do not have snow. last tome it had some snow 25 years ago.
today i have learned alot from you. thanks for the show!!
You Sir are a true craftsman and the quality of your work is outstanding. The way most people beat the living hell out of mowers, lawn tractors and snowblowers never ceases to amaze me.
the shop ramp lift is the star of the show... 👍😎👍
James, I’m 78 years old and been a mechanic all my life. I have never touched a snowblower. We just don’t have much use for them in Fl! Your channel is one of my favorites!👍🇺🇸
Not getting much snow up here the last few years either.
Nice, a lot of work but probably good for another 12 years, provided the owner keeps mice away from it.
Great video and great repair James. I agree with the other commenter, that an impeller mod would be a great touch for that machine. Made all the difference to a couple Craftsmans I did here in Southern Ontario. Thanks for the excellent videos!
I suppose somebody else could do what you do. . . . .but not many. There is no way I could troubleshoot and fix this machine. Basically, most people would just give up and buy a new one.
Bravo !! You even used anti-seize on certain nuts.
Even with the minimal amount of tension on the belt it still spits snow awesome to see it back up running and doing work great repair as always @James Condon
My back feels so much better every time you use the lift😊👍
That lift is a life saver, or at least a back and knee saver.....lolol
Nice work as always, James! A friend of my showed me a great trick for when the snow is like that. Spray the auger and the chute with some silicone lubricant. Helps stop the snow from plugging in the chute.
Luv your lift a back saver
Superb repair, James. I especially liked you putting the new bearings in and making the auger and blower perform. Nice change from stators and rotors!!
Great job James, you make it look so easy. I think the heavy and slushy snow is why folks prefer the 2 stage blowers and large HP models
That was a two stage, the single stage just has the one two sided flapper to expel the snow while the dual-stage blower, the auger gathers the snow and pushes it to a high-speed impeller which is the bearing he replaced. The engine speed usually determines how far the snow will be ejected.
Pretty snow. Good fix. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing
Snow the never ending battle. great video James.
Just a small note on Anti-seize use . a very ,very thin film is all that is needed , over applying it usually makes the dried antiseize stick the parts in place more so than the rust that would form . the amount you applied on that pulley shaft was equivelent to the amount i have used on my last 30 brake jobs . Less IS more .
The bigger the glob the better the job!
I really enjoy the improved view for us viewers now that you were lucky enough to get that lift. I noticed it immediately from your previous videos. They were all good so far, as I watch them. But it is MUCH improved view at the table level!! Great video, enjoyed it... even though, as retired and in the Philippines, I doubt I can translate much of the snow blower end here for any use here, but the unsticking of a frozen motor will certainly be remembered for use here.
I have that same snowthrower. You can greatly improve the throwing distance by adding a rubber patch to each paddle to help it clear the snow they discharge to the chute. You want the rubber patch to close the gaps between the paddle and the housing. I attached the rubber to the paddles with self tapping screws.
Great video! You found a new subscriber!
I was sitting here yelling at the screen....MOVE THE THROTTLE LEVER!!!!!
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One of the best videos you put out James. Thanks!!! I use some Pam and spray it on the augers and chute when I get that wet snow, I think it works well and much less expensive than the other things they want to sell to do the same job.
Yep, Pam is the answer for the wet West Coast snow on Vancouver Island.
Great job James! There is nothing simplistic about a Simplicity. Hated how they split the case in half. It's not like an Ariens or a Craftsman where the case splits on a hinge to make it easier. For sure you got very lucky that the parts did not fight you more when replacing that impeller bearing. Really enjoyed the video keep them coming!
Lucky is right. I tried to do the same on my snow blower years ago and nothing came apart without a fight. Not a great design, but at least it came apart.
@@jcondon1 agreed. I had to do all the work you did on my Ariens Platinum 30 a few years back.
There’s a distinct acoustic sound of a snow blower with fresh fallen snow.
For a substitute shear pin, you can use a thin nail or cotter pin.
Nice fix. You had your work cut out for you on that machine. Nice Job!!
Long but another great vid! Simplicity makes good products, they switched to Briggs engines when Briggs bought them out in 2004. I have the same Briggs snow engine in my garage hydro locked (I think)!
Thanks Ken.
Another great video James! I am in awe of the way you were able to stitch the scenes together and not miss a beat! It had to take a lot of patience to wait on mother nature to deliver the props you needed for the test scenes! Thanks for the great content!
Simplicity! I have a 90's with a flathead Tecumseh. It's a big boy! The thing is a tank. The handles are C channel and bolted to the frame is 6 spots. Boy does that absolutely chew threw the snow. Awesome vid my man. Keep um coming!
Maybe it's just my OCD but I typically clean excessive rust from the outer surface of the flywheel before gapping the coil. That allows the coil to have a proper gap but be closer to the magnets like from the factory. Of course, it won't fix a bad coil. I've never measured the electrical difference but wonder if it induces a better spark.
Rust does not stop magnetism.
Hey James, I recently revived a Briggs and Stratton 1024LD 2-stage blower, decided to watch this video. This reminded me to get some shear pins, as well as told me that I shouldn't have the auger housing sitting all the way down
Don't ask me why but I feel like when Tapping/Chasing threads are an intimate act. I cringe at work when I see my coworkers slap a tap on a drill and send it, I believe in lots lube and slow strokes.
I will go above and beyond to never split a machine, it is just a difficult task when alone. For the most part I will time it right for when the Mrs. comes home.
Simplicity would benefit greatly from an impeller mod. I love those machines, well built and of course great job!
Thanks Jason. I feel the same way with a drill and tap. Figured I could get away with it on a piece of sheet metal. Worst case I could weld a nut to the backside.
Thought I was home free when the engine freed up. Luckily everything came apart for the auger bearing.
Only thing I didn't see you catch, was the augur shaft has grease fittings to keep it from seizing from rust. And, a common error most TH-camrs do, is use a Crescent adjustable wrench backwards, so the strain is on the weak floating jaw instead of the solid jaw. But you are a meticulous, patient mechanic. Thank you for sharing your hard-won experience with these machines.
Great video. Especially good work diagnosing the various issues, and leaving no stone unturned so to speak. Your thoroughness is admirable and undoubtably has added many many years of life to the machine.
Great vid as always watching you methodically diagnose and repair so many issues on that machine was satisfying and educational. Thanks again James. As I watch your videos and see your house go through all the seasons I get a appreciation of how much the seasons effect the lifestyle in your state .
It's doing a pretty good job blowing that slush good working machine
We live in Northern Idaho, quarter mile driveway! One walk behind snow blower, one 3 point hitch blower mounted on the tractor. Extra shear pins for both! Grease on a regular basis, chain lube for the drive chain.
Thanks James 😊
i like to carefully pop off the bearing seal and add grease..then carefully pop the seal back on...youd be amazed at how little grease some companies put inside a new bearing
Excellent video. Your calm demeanor and thoroughness is admirable. I really enjoy working on small engines and back 35 years ago took classes to be able to repair many types of small engines. Your videos bring back memories and are extremely interesting. Would love to see a mini bike repair or another go kart as those are way more fun!
Dirt bike repair in the works
James... I enjoy your videos and thank you for all the efforts you put into them. In response to your statement that "any snowblower" would have a problem with slush... I say... NOT MINE!!! ... lol. I watched a video from sixty five Ford where he put rubber paddles on the impeller blades to eliminate the distance between the blades and the housing... and it changed my life. I used pieces of rubber I cut from the sidewall of a tire and used self tapping screws. It turns the snowblower into basically a water pump. NEVER clogs... shoots snow like an animal. Look it up, check it out... the mod cost me the price of 6 self tapping screws... and it is awesome. Everyone I've told about this that has done the modification agrees... keep up the good work and thank you again...
I will have to do that mod. Getting late in the year so had to wrap the video up. Hopefully no more snow this year.
Hi James , great job
What helps a lot in heavy wet snow is to spray the auger and impeller with Pam cooking oil spray. It'll get you through one storm judging by the length of your driveway. Everything needs to be nice and dry before you spray it down.
Great diagnostic work. Now ye have a good snowblower.
Great job James, no issue left unsolved. Thanks for sharing.
Well done. From what started looking like a terminal case, ended well without too much hassle.
Great show brother 😊 I enjoyed it
Apart from Mustie 1 and Tayrl Fixes All James you leave all other small engine mechanics for dead. Your diagnosis, attention to detail, full completion to almost new condition and comprehensive testing leaves nothing to be desired. We viewers just love it. One thing I think you should add to your shop toolset is a small bench lathe. If you can turn up a new pin or make an unobtainable shaft, drill and tap super accurately it would not only save you time waiting for parts but save you money as well. Just a thought from a Kiwi fitter & turner.
I am glad you are having to do that and not me!
You did an excellent job on the beast. You are lucky to get so many freebies.
I have a Simplicity 755E that I bought new in 1996 that is still in excellent shape because I take very good care of my equipment, truth be told there were some winters here in Reading, Pa. that I never had to get it out of the garage, but some winters we did get 15 to 20 inches of snow too!
You are so entertaining to my brother and I. We love to see what problem you got this time. You do always make it seem easy. Rock on dude!
Thank you So much! Learing so much from you from Seattle!
Thank you for doing what you do! I’m learning lots of new stuff about doing mechanical work by watching you repair the various types of equipment!
You are amazing! You touched almost everything on this snowblower to get it to run. You have the perfect tools to do the job too. Just love your patience and that lift. I would be scared to take apart since I would forget what goes where. lol Excellent video!
James split the unit to replace the bad bearing. You don't need to split the machine just to replace either belt. You get access from the removed belt cover and the belly pan. The user manual explains it. I have the 1280E 32" I bought in 2004 and it is definitely built to last.
I spray the inside of the shoot area with Pam.
It keeps the slush/ snow from sticking. Especially in the chute.
Great job Jim!!!! Thanks!!
When you had the auger out, you should use the opportunity and mount some pieces of rubber mat on the inner auger to help with the throwing speed of snow. I did that to my own cheap snowblower and it worked very well. It threw much longer and that helped to clean up our wide driveway. Good program, and easy to see how things were handled.
I love how you clean everything, even if it cant be seen.
Such attention to detail , it’s admirable ! I can watch this stuff all day
This was the best of all the videos I have watched. It held my interest from start to finish. I was hoping, however, that you would have to tear down the engine to it's bones
I know this video is 5 months old. But; due to your advice about degreasers possibly damaging rubber seals/seats i have been using hot water and dawn dishwashing liquid with very good results. I do spray off dirty carbs with carb cleaner or wash them off a bit with diesel fuel, kerosene, or mineral spirits.
In my mind, that engine sat for a while with the intake valve open. That screen air filter can't be much of an impediment to humidity entering the combustion chamber if the engine stops with the intake open. The carb was practically a miracle how well it worked. Well done all around, and from the latest weather forecast you may need that machine!
The mouse was pissing down that carb.
Man that was quite a job but you got it all up and running perfectly. Way beyond my abilities now. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks now I know what to expect when my day comes.
I enjoy your displeasure with certain engineers and what they have designed.
very nice troubleshooting and methodical care taken
Hiya, thx for the trouble to do the video! Was interesting! I had a similar problem with my Hyundai Santa Fe - it turned out to be a bit of carbon or dirt trapped between the piston and the head. I suggest it’s likely also happened to that snow blower from the mouse nest, similar to your thoughts.
You need a torque wrench sponsor. 😎
Also…congrats on 100k subscribers. No idea when that happened, but we’ll deserved regardless. 🍻
Thanks!
Well I have to thank you sir for all of the knowledge!! Thank you very much. I have a snowblower that needs a lot of work; but now I have the knowledge to understand what I need to do. If I can’t get the auger to work then I will use it for a go kart for my son. 😊
I've never seen the outside of a snowblower carburetor get that dirty and i've worked on thousands of them before moving to southern Ohio and most of the time i can use my leaf blower to clear the snow. I use dawn dish soap in my ultrasonic cleaner and it does a pretty good job at cleaning carburetors
Pleasure watching you work James
Great job James!
FINE fix, Pl nd that's why I like my hoist hung from the roof. I can let pieces ease down on each other and can do 2 at a time if needed. Never had a problem with a Magnetron but it's not over yet. Keep on wrenching and God Bless! Good assistant too!
What happens when the belt tensioner is too tight is that your dad disengages the auger but leaves the machine running (sigh), goes to clear wet snow/ice buildup out of the chute with his hand, and the belt catches momentarily and slams the auger over once while his hand is in there.
Then he pulls his hand out of his leather glove and two of his fingertips are still inside the glove.
As a 12-year old kid, this freaked me out and I screamed my way over to the neighbor's house to get help.
Nice job James, as usual.
it was really nice of the subscriber to give you the Snowblower. makes a good video. it could have been run low on oil and seized and someone added oil. I would say you unseized it. good job. I enjoy watching your videos.
spraying the augers and chutes with cooking oil works well with that wet, slushy snow.
Haha. James joins the "strangely satisfying" crowd of lawn carers, pressure washers, etc. Snow blowers unite! Seriously, really nice work as usual. Nice change-up.
What you have there at the end is what we on the left coast loving call Sierra Cement. It's the norm around here. "Gotta love it". Thanks for another great video.
Nice job on bringing that back to life. Just one suggestion though, to get more light from the machine, consider mounting an old kerosene lantern to the left side handlebar to get a 500% increase in light.
Don't you run the risk of a fire??
The cause of the problem was rainwater, or garden hose wash water, in the crankcase. Remember that oil that looks clean?
The stuff that looks clean is rainwater, or garden hose water. Drain that crank case garbage out first !
Check the gas tank for water, you won’t be able to see the water, so, just drain the old gas, and add some new fresh gasoline.
New oil, and new gas, will go further toward fixing it than anything else easily done.
Also pull the plug, and put 1/8 cup of engine oil and anti seize oil, mixed, in there, let it sit.
Great job, guys . Got the book in the mail . It is awesome. Job well done to everyone involved. Have a good one.
Great video as always. Wow that lift really has come in handy hasn't it?
Aloha James. You need to do the auger paddle upgrade by installing some flat rubber pieces onto the ends of the 2nd stage paddles. Some self tapping screws and 3 pieces of rubber that run very close to the outside of the 2nd stage cylinder where the paddles are, and you will be throwing that wet and slushy snow across the street! You won't have to clear out any clogs in the 2nd stage cylinder after doing the upgrade too as the rubber on the paddles will keep the 2nd stage cylinder clear of snow with little to no clearance between the ruber on the paddles and the inside of the 2nd stage cylinder. The way that snow blowers are made, there is some amount of clearance between the ends of the 2nd stage paddles and the inside diameter of the cylindrical drum, and slush and snow clog up the 2nd stage and prevent it from not throwing it out due to the clearance between the paddles and the inside diameter of the cylindrical 2nd stage. It is not hard to do this upgrade, and it improves the snowblower performance dramatically when dealing with wet and slushy snow. There are lots of videos on line showing how to do this easy upgrade to be able to throw wet and slushy snow back to where it came from.
Great job, that 2 stage was a very bad design for belt change, it's obvious engineers said this looks GOOD ON PAPER, thank you from nyc
Why in the world am I watching a snowblower video? I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ROFLOL. Oh yeah, they're mechanical and interesting. Watched all of Mustie1's and now I'm hooked. Call me a snowblower junkie if you want. You are very thorough. That thing will probably last for many a year the way it is now. Had two brothers up north. I'll take hurricanes and flooding over snow any day. Great video. Thank you James.
I watch people watch all sorts of machines that I will never use. Still learn things you can use for whatever your project is. I love snow, but slushy heavy snow, not so much.
I can spend hours and hours watching your videos. I learned a lot, thank you ! 😊
jim , one of the best things i have ever done , get some old mud flap and cut and screw it to your 2ed stage auger , keeps the opening clean and will throw the slush & snow farther
Great work very instructive for my new blower.
I enjoy watching your show and enjoying your knowledge of things thank you so much
Nice work restoring that machine. We had a simplicity they are good machines.
May all your snow be fluffy, and the sun shine
a rag and an air nozzle into the gas line connector pops the needle seat right out for cleaning. Rag is to catch the seat from shooting across the room :)
That snowblower just needed a little tlc, it lives again, nice work James!
Thanks