Briggs Threw a Rod - No Oil Again (Part 2)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 เม.ย. 2023
- I found this Storm Responder Generator on OfferUp for $100. The seller said it had less then 50 hours on the engine when it ran out of oil in threw the rod. The original engine block seemed to survive. My hope was to rebuild it until I found some damage at the bottom of the cylinder. Although still rebuildable, I looked online for any other engines that could be used instead. I quickly found a better quality Vanguard engine and decided to use that instead. The excitement was short lived when I fired the engine up and heard a loud knock. I assumed it was the connecting rod, but found out the counter balancer timing was off a tooth and the balancer counterweight was striking the crankshaft counterweight. Should be an easy fix. Lets finish repairing the Vanguard engine. When complete, the rebuilt generator will be better then it was before.
Part 1: • Briggs Threw a Rod - N...
Part 2: • Briggs Threw a Rod - N... (this video)
Part 3: • Briggs Engine Rebuild ...
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As a retired Harley mechanic, I have had damage as you found at the lower edge of a cylinder bore carefully welded by a local shop. since only one side of the repair needs to be finished to size, the bore can be resized by hand if necessary using an old piston (similar diameter) and sandpaper. I have repaired Harley engine and transmission parts (aluminum & iron) with good results like this where tolerances permit. Back in the day,,just about all HD and Indian repairs were FIELD repairs without benefit of sophisticated equipment. That being said, I watch Jim Condon videos because he's the best all around wrench and troubleshooter you'll ever see.
Looks like someone is going to have a really good generator, I hope they take good care of it.
@Matts Opinions I think your a scammer
Yes!
To all those video makers.
So few you tube makers follow chris-fix's method of filming. Talk over action during editing later on, and
do not stop the action, along with no head shots and no intro. So many want to be a tv star and this kills videos like this.
This method makes for such an enjoyable video to watch and to me seems like the perfect approach. I am happy to say, that you got it amigo. Keep it up.
Thanks.
Have anxiously been waiting for this part 2, couldn't come fast enough for me. Thanks for all your hard and time consuming work. Not only repairing the gen sets but along with the editing, etc. Love your channel.
@Matts Opinions we all have challenges in life. Doing this here makes you look like a scammer!
@@Amy_McFarland I'd say not looks like, or better, is a.
Random YT comments is definitely not the way even if it was a real thing
@@JasonW. Yes indeed! I was just being nice about it! 😇
James, when shortening screws/bolts, it is best to grind the chamfer on the threads BEFORE removing the nut in case the grinder rolls the partial thread over..
James... your precision work makes those engines better than stock! You make it look so easy! Excellent job!!!
Agree
As someone that went to tech schools for both automotive and motorcycle service and repair and a former H-D technician I really enjoy your videos. Like a lot of people I have gotten into the habit of throwing a lot of stuff away when it quits working if fixing it involves much expense or effort. Your channel reminds me that lot of old stuff can continue to serve a purpose if someone will put in some effort. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Part 2 yeah! Loved the bubble light! I want 1 now, lol. This was an excellent build. I admire how you are able to combine parts to make a whole machine. Watching your videos never gets old!
Bet James wife wont be expecting him to have female fans!
I have watched those videos over and over again, the same ones!👍
You have so much patience. I learn things from every one of your videos. Thank you!
Yes - Great example was fine tuning the new engine mounts - extending mounting holes and applying Loctite. Just the steady hand and experience that makes a great job
Love the Vanguard engine. It is worthwhile to rebuild if needed.
My 6 year old daughter loved the bubble light. I loved the rest of the build.
My favorite youtube channel hands down.
Thanks Mr. James for keeping these quality videos coming.🙃
Another great multipart series. I am very happy you did not get scammed on the new motor. That Vanguard engine purred like kitten.
They got a little scammed. They worked their way out of the scam though.
@Matts Opinions Begone scammer.
Great thing to have happen to you finding another engine for the generator your fixing up 👍😎😁
Excellent video Jim as always. Everytime I torque a flywheel I’m waiting for a snap!! 🤣😂. It’s like listening to the Jaws music..🤣
Great job James! Primo engine for a Storm Responder thats for sure!
Tip: an inexpensive foam dollar store paint brush/applicator is handy for applying assembly lube.. saves on paper towels used to wipe lube from hands and gloves. Store brush handle up in a clean recycled glass or plastic jar with lid.
2) When using a hacksaw hold it with both hands to keep the blade running straight and true. Start the blade as far to the nose as possible. Push the saw forward placing slight forward pressure on the blade. Push forward until the blade each it's full length. Release the forward pressure on the blade and pull it back toward you to clear the cut . The blade only cuts on the forward stroke. Leaving pressure on the blade when drawing back only wears out the blade needlessly. You paid for the whole blade so get your value from the purchase. Hope this helps you and others..
With a Vanguard it can only be a happy ending. Great video as always 👍👍
Hi James part 2 was well worth the wait mate Good planning on your part turned this generator in to a gem thanks for sharing
Thanks Dean
Those Vanguards are great engines, glad it was just a simple fix, excellent work on this one James!
your style of troubleshooting is just amazing. thanks you Jim
James, as always, your attention to detail shows you have the touch and knowledge of repairing small engines as well as power heads.
Always use your posts on repairs of anything that I might be working on.
Jim's work is always spot on waiting on parts is no fun for anyone ,waiting for the click on the flywheel torquing was exciting ,a absolute a brilliant Job Jim
You should include the bubble light in all of your tests. Great video as always!
Unless I misunderstood... Youre a much more controlled person than I am. Regardless of how well you got that engine running. I would have to contact the chump that sold you an engine that he had dug into and thrown back together with so little concern that he didnt even include all the hardware, then sold it to you as running well... I would make sure he knew that he was a grade A jackass and that if I could screw up his reputation as a seller- I would go out of my way to do so. So many like him out there thats its destroying the platform of buying from a private party. Love the video.
As always, it was a pleasure watching you work. This should be a good one for someone.
With the effort and hard work going into this generator and your approval of the quality of the donor engine, I thought you might have kept this one for yourself!!
well done again James, your ability to get the job done and a gen set working again is proof of your skill set. Great stuff !
Nice touch with the bubble light. 😊
Just another Great generator built by James The Master of Diagnosis and Creativity along with the absolutely impeccable camera work and editing, James you just keep us all amazed! 👍👍👍👍👍
Good outcome I was hopeful you could get it to fit in the frame. Another reason to watch your work. 😊
That's an impressive combination. It shrugged off that load like it wasn't even there. I could barely hear a change. There's a lot to be said for an industrial rated motor.
Nice work James. I too very much like those industrial engines.
The 1st week of April 2023 after the tornado came through you could hear hundred of generators running and even more people wishing they had one. Power was restored to 90% of all customers at 7 days. I loaned my generators out to friends in need.
I been impressed with the small portable one I got over 20 years ago and it's still starts 1st pull. I do my best to keep it clean and in the best shape. I have learned a lot from your videos and hope to be able to keep my generators for years to come ready for when they are needed.
Very fine work! Enjoyed this one a lot.
Neighbor just gave me 3 old mowers. All 3 been sitting unused outside for years. 2 seized solid and 1 very hard to pull over but it's also got a rotten deck. So I used 1 mowers handle. 1 deck and the one barely moving motor. Tore the motor down and cleaned and checked for damages. Got 1 working mower out of the deal for nearly no new parts. Ideally I need new gaskets and now that one runs I'll prob get some for it. Your videos got me all the info o needed to rebuild the one mower.
What a conscientious man! There are not many of his sort left these days.
James, again an excellent double bill of content. My knowledge continues to grow as I watch every new episode - truly brilliant. Please keep the content coming and please ensure that the bubble light remains a key piece of test equipment moving forward - good job James junior!
Thanks for another great video. Really glad to see that the engine issue was just timing the balancer. Also really like the detailed output testing, but don't understand the THD diagnostics and using a clamp meter to do that test. If you have the time, it would be great if you could do a video on THD testing, theory and equipment you use to test.
Great video, again there James. Thanks for all the great content. I thought that I invented the trick with the nut on the bolt you shortened. Must have been 40 years ago or more. Great minds think alike!
Who ever gets this genetator is getting a beastly made engine should last for a lifetime if taken care of nice work @James Condon
Well this engine sounded the same when it was unloaded and with 6000W load! Very impressive
Great! Part 2 Hoping you would continue our journey. My wife Trudy Condon from Ct. loves your voice. Thank you James.
Haven't watched you lately, glad to see you got a lift so you can work standing up! I'm 71, when you're my age you will appreciate how much wear and tear you saved yourself. Take care!
Awesome video, James, as always.
Another perfect restoration, awesome job👍
I had a garden tractor with a 16 HP Vanguard. That V2 engine was awesome. It sounded like a Harley at idle.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video and for the rebuild, learned a lot here today, thanks again.
Incredible work and I am impressed with your precision and how you combine parts to make another working generator. I watched your interview sometime ago and I was impressed that you you were not an electrical engineer. You certainly have mastered generator repair. Finally, you should continue your son’s bubble light test. Keep ‘em’ coming
Absolutely excellent setup James, this was exceptional work from you!
Perfect as usual, James. I love to watch your videos. Thanks.
James that bubble light is gonna push that Vanguard to its peak ha ha love the videos watch everyone, I have learned a lot from you.
Thanks for the Video James!!👍👍
Ciao James, riguardo alla regolazione del traferro della bobina, diversamente da te, io tra magnete e bobina inserisco al posto del foglio di carta,un foglio di lamiera di di alluminio, ricavato da una lattina di bibita! e mi trovo molto bene; Lo spessore del traferro deve essere il minimo possibile in modo da trasferire alla bobina quanto più campo magnetico possibile e evitare che la bobina tocchi sul volano! Complimenti dei tuoi ottimi video , sempre istruttivi!
Great result James thanks for sharing 🦘
I am very impressed with your workmanship and your thoughtful explanations of everything you do. By all means yours is the best on you tube. Keep up the great videos.
So far this 2 pt. series is right up there in my "top five J. C. favs." Great job/content James-a 👍 as always. God bless.
Your kids have a cool Dad. They probably don’t realize it now, but they will someday.
I was electrified watching part 2! 👍👍👍
Your videos are magnificent, such excellent editing. Good work my friend .
I have to admit that my OCD was kicking in wondering when you were going to clean up the rest of the engine/power head, but as always, you came through. That is a sweet generator that will run forever. Thanks for your great work!
Great video as always. I always learn from watching your videos
Another great Video James. You've made another good generator great. I do like the vanguard series
wow, great conclusion part 2, thanks
That's is one good looking little engine everything matches
I'm doing the same type of job in my country I notice some finner points are missing by this gentleman
The Vanguard motor makes all the difference, she's a beauty. Great job on this conversion, it's a big win! Oh yes, the Bubble Light is the reason for every season, Dad.
Hi James & Family, great vid/
Excellent two-parter James, thoroughly enjoy that, and the bubble light!. Greetings from the Isle of Wight UK.
Great repair show!
You reminded me, Jim, several months ago, I bought a Honda engine from a rental company. It wasn't very old, but it was not taken care of as it should have been. Bolts much longer than needed were used to bolt it to the pressure washer frame, and nuts were used to have enough threads to tighten it down, and parts were missing, including the governor rod. The owner said he liked Briggs engines better than Honda, and it showed. If this guy was in my area, I wouldn't rent anything from him. I bought the engine as a parts unit, but I believe the valves are just out of adjustment. He said he couldn't get it to run right. Honda engines and the clones are my preferred engines to work on. They are simply and easy to repair for the most part.
I never realized why I should own an in/lb Torque Wrench until I caught the "Small Engine Repair" BUG.
Originally, I received an early 1980s Tecumseh powered C-Man from a yard sale. This is when I learned that TECUMSEH Carburetors are "FUN..." to repair...
Iwas hooked after finding a Small Engine Repair Manual at my local GOODWILL for $0.75!
Some people may find doing repairs/rebuilds as a frustrating "waste of money," but I found that it is SUPREMELY RELAXING, unless it is with a peice that is relied on.
Late at night (without power or Pneumatic tools) I would routinely go to the garage when I couldn't sleep, but be forewarned, TIME FLYES!
-Many thanks for your straightforward and calm channel
you are a great mechanic and have a fine style, keep it up!
Thanks James for another great movie it is interesting to see your process and I will try to copy it to help me with my projects .
Another great video , I always learn something from your videos
Magnificent! Thank-you!
The two stars of the show: the Exhaust Cover renovated.
And that lift! I want one! Neeeeed one!
It would do well yo have side walls so *nothing* falls off.
So gorgeous!
Again, thank-you!
Thanks James you make my day great video 1 & 2 just wish I had a little of your expertise, please keep them coming.
Excellent fix James and most enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing. P.S. Loved the bubble lamp, first time I've seen one.
Integrity. Doing the right thing when u know no one is watching or will see or find out. Thanks for your Integrity. U always do the right thing in fixing the equipment u get in even if it cost u a few more $$$$. But I guarantee u sleep well at night because u always do the Right thing knowing that no one but u would know Thanks Mr James Condon 🙏🙏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👍
Very impressive sine wave on that one, super clean! Love those Vanguard engines, they are the best Briggs makes for sure.
Another great video, Quality workmanship. After you are done with a generator it is better than when it left the big box store
Impressive James.... that turned out sweet.
Excellent video! And, most importantly, you’ve torqued everything to specs. I’ve watched many, many TH-cam videos, and I’ve not yet seen anyone torque their fasteners, not to mention they never even mention torque requirements. It’s one of my huge pet peeves, because so many people are learning improperly. Thank you!
I’m a couple hours late because I was busy, but I was looking forward to this all day I love your videos and they are very helpful keep up the good work
Hi, James. Major surgery on that one. I am happy to see you succeed... again. Thanks for sharing!
The whole thing was great to watch, thanks :)
James, again an excellent double bill of content.waiting for this part 2, precision work Excellent job!!! Loved the bubble light! I want 1 now, U should do that now on ! Lol. be safe..
Wow,your a very good mechanic man.
The OEM could not have done a better job. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Good video. Thanks for sharing
Imagine buying this generator....you know EXACTLY what you are getting.....You get to see the work that was done, what mods were made and what the performance during testing was.... Nice! . . . and all of that guaranteed by James Condon's passion and professionalism! Nice.
Great video,nice work
It actually came out really good...Engine is a monster
Nice WORK...MASTER TECH STUFF!!! WELL DONE SIR!!! THE BUBBLE LIGHT IS A GREAT TOUCH!!!❤ 👍🇺🇸💪🙋
Good content
Nice touch with the bubble light 😂
Bravo on the bubble light 😆
Once again much useful information new items included in another classroom quality video thank you
You made a good generator a great generator. That's one nice engine.
another fabulous video thanks