Taryl I've learned alot binge watching your videos , I'm about ready to attempt a full rebuild of a breaks and scrapem that I replaced on my compressor with a harbor freight job. one question what kinda shoes you wearing they look rubber I want some were do I get em , thanks Taryl
Hey man I live in Indiana and would deff love to have that engine for a Minibike or chopper or go kart I have a few lol but I'd come get it give you a 100$ for it lmk
Thank you Taryl! I thought I knew everything about those carbs, turns out you know everything about those carbs😀 And because you shared that with us, now we all do! Thanks Buddy!
Taryl, that's the perfect engine to show us how to do a points to electronic ignition conversion on in a future video. Been searching for years on how to perform that conversion on exactly that style of Tecumish with the points under the flywheel! THAT WOULD BE MY DINNER! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
You know I have been a small engine mechanic for many years Taryl. And still, you teach me things!!! I been through probably hundreds of those snow king carbs, thought I knew every hole in them to clean out. But I never knew about the one for the low idle circuit in the bottom of the venturi!!!! Thanks man!!!
@@jkmcp45 I don't see much of that old stuff out here in Washington state much the bonus rust away too fast o have a few 1970s garden tractors, and several old troybilt tillers with those engines
@@jeffclark2725 same here in Oklahoma. I managed to pick up 3 "junk" generators with 10hp tecumish from a pawn shop for 100 bucks. 3 carb kits and 3 cycles in the ultrasonic cleaner and they each run perfectly. Now to find more projects since I sold the gens!
My grandfather worked for the street department in our town, late in winter they cut down the accumulated snowbanks that built up thru winter with a massive truck mounted snowblower and carted it off in dump trucks. One time a dog decided to jump the snowbank right in front of him and before he could get the machine shut down the inevitable happened. He felt so horrible he never ran the snowblower again (small town, boss was a friend and totally understood). Luckily he knew the dog owners as friends also, and they never held any animosity towards him. Years on we ended up giving them a pup when we bred our beagle.
Bravo. Another fine Fix-IT video. Thanks for the plug in mentioning Buffalo. South Buffalo & below always gets the brunt of the storms. I'm in the northern suburbs where it isn't as severe. My 30 yr old MTD snowblower with the 5hp Tecumseh Snow King started on the first pull since last season. Now all these new snow machines have Chinese made engines.
Hi Taryell I enjoyed this video, it took me back to the 1970s. I had a similar type blower. Not a craftsman but probably made by MTD. There were Deadman saftey switches on each handel bar, they killed the engine if you released both. I think there was an auger engagement or neutral transmission switch activating the deadman so you did not have to hold one down for starting. You are just the guy to install them on this unit and bring it back to useful functional safe status. I am looking forward to seeing the unit blow snow, yes it will move the white stuff 50ft. If the snow is dry. The auger clutch often would slowly turn the auger with no load slightly but if using, usually the snow friction was enough to stop auger rotation at idle speed. He is an old timer and been sleeping awhile give him a chance he will get the job done!
Even worse is a rototiller with no auto off. I know a guy that had a old rear tine tiller (don't remember make) that got him pinned against a fence while in reverse and chewed off the bottom of his one leg that bad that he lost it from the knee down. Don't remember if safety was non existent or disabled. But just the thought still gives me the chills.
I had that exact blower . It is a 1972. I agree very dangerous, but did a great job with deep snow. When I could buy a modern one I removed all the anger mechanism cut the shaft attached to the front gear box ,added a support bearing and added a peace of sheet metal in the front bucket. I now had a 26" snow pusher.I also moved kill switch to the handles for easy reach.
If you convert the engine to a mini bike or go cart, you will need an air cleaner assembly. You remind me of a college professor that everyone signs up for classes just for the information and entertainment. I cannot get enough of your videos!
Close. AMF (American Metal Foundry/Western Tool of Des Moines, Iowa) made this for Sears. Eventually as you know Murray bought them and now Briggs provides whatever support is left. AMF, Noma and Murray all used the “536” vendor prefix with Sears. AMF owned Harley from 1969 to 1981.
This thing is in excellent condition. It should be maintained as a snowblower. You could REALLY cut down on the risks by installing an off by default ignition kill switch lever on the left hand. When you're not squeezing the level, ignition is grounded. When you are squeezing the lever, ignition is live. That way you let go and the whole machine dies.
When that unit sees a little snow load, that clutch will find itself, and work just fine. BTW, Kroil is a rust buster only...Kano also makes a product, called Penephite. It is Kroil, with graphite mixed in. When the kroil dries up, it leaves a graphite film which is a lube, that does not attract dust or dirt.....try it; works great...!!!!
@@TheJuan72 i wouldnt say its that simple Literally speaking a sizeable portion of the country was medically stunted developmentally and intellectually, some worse than others ,because lead poisoning and levels were so high esp in places with lots of ground water contamination and smog and etc We were much more violent generally even then
Low blow about using your snowblower every week in Buffalo NY, Taryl.. I hardly ever use my snowblower during June or July here in Holland, about 20 miles South of Buffalo. Great videos, I've learned a lot and laughed a lot from your videos. Thanks!
Pretty funny, june or july! I'm from erie pa, we're spoiled, sometimes we don't have to use them in august too. You guys got hit hard, saw the pictures of the stadium in orchard park, always wondered how they removed all that snow from the seats.
@@blowupbob1 Amazingly, it all melted in a week or so. Heck when I was a kid in Cheektowaga NY, a suburb of Buffalo back in the 1950s, sometimes a huge snowfall wouldn't melt for years... (or so it seems to a 6 year old kid.).
TIP OF THE DAY: For those that don't already know, the clip that holds the float needle in place is the exact size that is needed to clear the tiny hole in the high speed jet that T Dawg was using the torch cleaning tips and pin drill bit on. You're welcome and There's your dinner ! : ) Happy Holidays to all.
Great tip especially for home owners or someone in the field who probably won't have torch tip wire, tiny drill bits or guitar strings on them or the proper tools. I guess some might have a wire brush they could pluck one wire from or the bristle from a brush or broom of some kind. I've done all of that on carbs and the nozzle of an oil furnace...many times...
@@mickdog2 You're most welcome. I find it amusing that none of the online gurus have ever mentioned this fact. I watch several of them as they scramble around looking for various items to unclog the hole while the perfect tool came with the carb -a -traitor in the first place. It's even easy to hold the clip the way it is designed to penetrate the orifice and give it a thorough reaming.
I had a 1977 toro 1032, that was a scary machine to run. Once you kicked on the auger and drive there was no stopping it about as bad as that craftsman. Great video as always.
I thought the Toro snow hound was the most dangerous snow machine. It is a single stage and from the late sixties which I still have it and was given to me by a neighbor.Once its engaged there nothing to stop it from destroying everything in its path. I live on a hill and if you go down it'll drag you to the main highway. The chute was clogged one time and i used a broom handle to clear it out. When the broom handle hit the auger, it took off about 3 inches of handle and didn't it miss a beat, Now that's a snow thrower.hahaha
Thanks again for sharing your experience and your wealth of knowledge. I am glad you went into detail about this carburetor, I was wondering about the long slow speed needle. I remember after seeing this video that you could definitely ruin this carb if you put the needle in and the carb wasn't turned in the right position. I've learned so much from you and your videos I like that you go into specific detail and show every move step by step. Thanks again for your videos and helping us earn our dinner.
Great tip about the old spark plug boot becoming conductive and grounding out the spark, that one would’ve driven me crazy looking for the trouble! I’m going to be fixing up my neighbor’s old 1974 Toro snow blower with the same engine on it and I’ll bet the boot is hard as a rock on it.
Love seeing the old stuff come back to life!! You're probably right about NOT using it as a snow blower. I'm thinking that clutch this is just to bass-ackwards to be safe!! 😁
A Small Engine shop in Summerville South Carolina got sued for not using fuel line clamps and lost the lawsuit even though the customer admitted to refueling with engine running when it caught on fire. Mower was a MTD Yardman. Burnt it almost to the ground!
In Germany the jury can't award money to defendants like we do, They understand a jury of people who have no idea how a machine works should not be the ones to decide a dollar amount.
My 1992 Suzuki dt40 two stroke outboard came from factory with zip ties on fuel lines. I bought new zip ties from an authorised dealer. No I do not like them. Next filter change it will get stainless steel clamps.
I hope the owner of this snowblower appreciates the work it took to get this snowblower working again. I knowits dangerous, but if the owner knows that and knows he has to take some extra care, then he has a useful piece of equipment that should continue to serve him, especially if he takes care of it. I haven't owned Tecumseh powered equipment for a number of years, but the detailed carb rebuild TD went through is a great education. I really enjoyed it. Mr. Heat Gun is a great shop helper. I've never used heat on stuck hoses, but it's a good idea. I usually slit the old hose with a knife, then peel it back in strips to avoid damage to the metal fitting. You have to be careful, especially on soldered fittings. As for not getting back his loaned-out Tecumseh tool, I know what it's like. My advice is to never loan out tools or books. If you are lucky enough to get them back, they will probably have been damaged or abused. Just dont be a tool loaner. Cool video.
Hi Taryl, I very much enjoy your videos. Have saved a load of money from your fun way of teaching. In watching the film I noticed that when you pull the starting rope the chain appears to rotate that is connected to the clutch as if it is already engaged. Like a chain saw it shouldn't move the chain until the motor reaches the correct RPM. Perhaps the clutch is stuck. As you pointed out it lacks many of the current safety features even if the clutch works properly. Thank you for what you do. Keep up the good work. Dave
Most dangerous? I think if you where to take a look at an old Gravely with the "Dog Eater", blower attachment, you may change your opinion as to ,"most",dangerous. Otherwise, another great vide
I once had a pair of those hose clamp pliers ,but I guess somebody needed them more than me . Also my wife is over "Fire it up ,Fire it up, Fire it up !. As always ,good video .
Grandpa and little johnny get an oscar award today. Good script too. New rule: all carba trators over 45 years old go right into the carb cleaner bucket or ultrasonic cleaner.
I was wondering why Taryl was reluctant to put that carburetor into the ultrasonic cleaner. Maybe he's trying to show that you can do it with just carb cleaner? Apparently not though.
Taryl, watching you fight with the carb adjustments brought back hateful memories about tecumish. Those carbs were touchy. Everything had to be right inside or it would not idle!!! Good job to find the problem. 👍
Safety 3rd I always say Safety is for the weak and the stupid 😵 I run an old Montgomery Wards that would give it a run for it's money on the lack of safety devices. Love the sound effects such a high quality production 💪
I learned to run a snowblower back almost 40 years ago with a machine just like that but it was only single stage 😱😁💪 best snowblower ever! But dangerous as can be, but I learned how to respect it at 6 years old so I have been safe my whole life because of it
My 1971 Ariens Sno-Thro goes on its own. I bought it off an older guy who always kept it indoors when not using it, it's in close to perfect condition. I laugh at seeing the snow blowers they are selling these days, thin stamped metal and plastic crap. I will never get rid of it, it's a great machine. Parts are very easy to get, people are always giving them away for free around me in New England Craigslist.
I have my Dads 1977 Ariens Sno-Thro, just replaced the 45 year old tires and tubes, belts, fuel line and some bearings, thing still runs great, just waiting for our first snowfall to try it out..
Always kept me warm in subzero weather, makes you smell bad though. For me trying to hit the slot in the needle while it jumped around was frustrating. Sometimes it was better just to shut it off and do a quarter turn and restart.
Good day from Ontario. Yrs ago I bought small old snow blower with that centrigul clutch. I got it running but I better, took to mechanic & he threw it all out. Thanks good video.
That's what I was thinking every old ariens that I've dealt with is exactly the same way. The really old snowbird was worse with the forward reverse lever you push it forward in gear and it takes off by itself The only way to stop it is to pull the lever back.
Snow Blower plants down South used SAWDUST for snow to test the augers for throwing materials. I was observing them while loading a load of Snow Blower for shipment up north.
Dangerous or not, THEY DON'T MAKE THEM AS HEAVY DUTY ANYMORE. Great find and wish I had it!!! I understand why you will not sell it to one of your customers but would you give it away for a Disabled Veteran if you got a Release of Liability signed?
Man, what a good video! I never heered of that tube thang moving up and down in the Tecumish carbutrator! Course, I don't think I have any Tecumishes around here..... But it's innerstin' just the same!.. Well, it's time fer me to go out and get aholt of that Hushmybarnup and cut up that tree I dug up. Have a safe day!
Taryl, you just solved a 40 year old idle issue mystery that I had on a Tecumseh powered go cart back when I was a kid... I was good with small engines and had seen a lot but had never seen that long low speed screw except for that one engine.. It was a strong healthy $FREE$ engine but I never did get that idle straightened out. Where were you when I needed you ?? lol
I kinda laughed when you mentioned the 12v DC and 120AC starters interchange. I had a lawntractor years ago with a Tecumseh and bad starter. I had a 120v starter on it for a little while, make sure to park near an outlet haha
I was excited to see this video drop. I actually own and use the same driftbreaker snowblower. I bought it as a back up as I live in northern Wisconsin. It's become my primary blower as is works better than anything newer I've tried
2:02 I could be wrong, but it looks like more than the spark plug got smashed with a hammer :D I have an Ariens Sno-Thro, 10962, built just like this (best date I can find is about 1965-ish). Predates all the normal safety things you see today... and I love every bit of it! I tell people that if you slip and let go, it'll just keep truckin' on without ya. Thankfully mine has an auger control, but Ariens was selling these as an entire yard maintenance package where you could remove the entire auger and replace it with things like a mower deck and a tiller. Really neat idea, but never caught on. The wheels have a lockout type hub so you can disengage the posi-traction, allowing the wheels to spin independently of each other like the rear end of a truck. Makes it really nice when you want to move it around without running it. I had eventually upgraded the aging Tecumseh engine with a modern Briggs engine after it suddenly blew the main seal and seized one winter, but I overhauled the whole thing with new axle bushings, flywheel, etc.
I'm working on a 79 JD826 Tecumseh with a similar carb issue... been all through it meticulously and still needs work. Next time you use the Ultrasonic cleaner it might be a good idea to throw Little Johnny's teeth in with the carb... those teeth are so bad. lol
I thought the Jari mower with the snowblower attachment was the most dangerous. Nope- That little Johnny's got a great future in the small engine realm. He's so smart!
I disconnected my old Toro 826 safety switch due to the fact that my bad hand tendons were killing me holding the handle down. I grew up with no safety things so I don't think it's a big deal. All our kids are grown too so it's just me using it. My old Ariens has you hold the handle down to stop it, release to let it go. That works well for me too.
I have a few old Gravely walk behinds. Not many could run them today . After an hour a intense workout . No safety equipment . On hills no brakes will roll away if knocked into neutral. Love them . Last a lifetime .
@@Nudnik1 Dad had the Gravely twin cam machines, I've got the 12hp Kohler walk behind, put a smaller plastic tank on it cause I rarely use it for more than an hour, whether blowing snow, mowing with the rotary or sickle bar. Also have a 12g and 400 series rider. Have seen many attachments: stump grinder, chain saw...I fashioned a wheel trencher for burying lines.
Hey buddy I just noticed the Oregon mat on your counter…that’s awesome, I’ve worked here at Oregon tool for 19 years as an environmental specialist. I love my job, I’m glad to see you like our products
Awesome machine, shame to think it will be retired. I'd use that all day over the new junk. I agree with Randy on all the safety junk nowadays to protect those that should stick with using a shovel.
No that snow blower is trash . had one at home and it was a pain to run if you had any type of hill or turning . it was junk and me and dad ended up shoveling and could do it faster then that damn thing could
Not even a bar across the front to save someone if they fall there, you never know. Just a bent pipe U shaped across and a distance from the front housing
@@robertp7209 How do you fall in front of a machine your supposed to be standing behind? If your that much of a klutz, you shouldn't own one. Companies have to stupid proof everything they make and they still get sued when someone finds a way around the pile of safeties they put on now. Nobody wants to take responsibility for their own actions. And it's the same people that whine when one of the myriad of switches or levers malfunction on their piece of equipment they do zero maintenance on.
@@petertothpete6518 it’s possible, you may get pulled into it if there is a loose rope, garden hose, jump rope, something to catch your feet or on an incline the machine comes back on you or sideways. Not everyone is an athlete, many take medications, get dizzy, etc. and falls on it and off comes a hand all that fast, or worse since it pulls in. Not going to stop till it severs off a limb. You would be surprised how parents let young children handle these things, and off the parent runs to get to the toilet quick, and another statistic. How many parents have backed up their cars out of the driveway running over and killing their own kids? Look it up. When it is so simple to walk around the car before leaving. You explain that one to me. Happens all the time. That’s why backup cameras are mandated by law since 2018. Yet how long have cars been in production and driveways on houses?
A runaway snowblower could do some real damage! I wonder how many times they were sued before they stopped production! The inventor must have been the same guy that invented fundies!🤔🤣
The old Gilsons were kind of the same thing as you could just engage everything and it would drive away on it's own.. but this whole centrifugal clutch thing I actually never seen on a snowblower before. you got that old tecumseh running really good!
Similar engine to the one on my old Ariens. She was a cold hearted beast. I rolled that bad girl down into the gully crik. After I chilled, I hauled it back up with a winch. Then I had to put everything back in working order. Ended up giving the machine to a friend.
I have seen a video of that style engagement system. My thoughts were to incorporate a strong spring and a bellcrank. And, make the system work "Backwards". Squeeze handle equals GO. Release handle equals STOP.
I'd love to have a snow blower like that because it has, what we call it here, a 3 stage auger (Small auger over the main one). I live on a farm land and, the snow drifts can be a little too high for my "regular" snow blower. I must admit though, it's the first time I see a centrifugal clutch instead of belts.
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Taryl I've learned alot binge watching your videos , I'm about ready to attempt a full rebuild of a breaks and scrapem that I replaced on my compressor with a harbor freight job. one question what kinda shoes you wearing they look rubber I want some were do I get em , thanks Taryl
Hey man I live in Indiana and would deff love to have that engine for a Minibike or chopper or go kart I have a few lol but I'd come get it give you a 100$ for it lmk
Do you do giveaways on telegram or is it a scammer ?????
@@mechanicalbeast8237 Scammer! We are not on Telegram
@@TarylFixesAll thank you taryl.
Thank you Taryl! I thought I knew everything about those carbs, turns out you know everything about those carbs😀 And because you shared that with us, now we all do! Thanks Buddy!
Taryl, that's the perfect engine to show us how to do a points to electronic ignition conversion on in a future video. Been searching for years on how to perform that conversion on exactly that style of Tecumish with the points under the flywheel! THAT WOULD BE MY DINNER! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
You know I have been a small engine mechanic for many years Taryl. And still, you teach me things!!! I been through probably hundreds of those snow king carbs, thought I knew every hole in them to clean out. But I never knew about the one for the low idle circuit in the bottom of the venturi!!!! Thanks man!!!
Agreed 👍 on picking up new stuff on those carbs,been using up all my new brass floats,started using the plastic ones,do alot of old troybilt tillers
It like we’re in shop class again being taught by master yoga he amazes me on the knowledge he has I definitely bow down to the master
@@jkmcp45 I don't see much of that old stuff out here in Washington state much the bonus rust away too fast o have a few 1970s garden tractors, and several old troybilt tillers with those engines
@@jeffclark2725 same here in Oklahoma. I managed to pick up 3 "junk" generators with 10hp tecumish from a pawn shop for 100 bucks. 3 carb kits and 3 cycles in the ultrasonic cleaner and they each run perfectly. Now to find more projects since I sold the gens!
Same here
I love Mr. Heat Gun. Kinda reminds me of Mr. Moose on Captain Kangaroo.
My grandfather worked for the street department in our town, late in winter they cut down the accumulated snowbanks that built up thru winter with a massive truck mounted snowblower and carted it off in dump trucks. One time a dog decided to jump the snowbank right in front of him and before he could get the machine shut down the inevitable happened. He felt so horrible he never ran the snowblower again (small town, boss was a friend and totally understood). Luckily he knew the dog owners as friends also, and they never held any animosity towards him. Years on we ended up giving them a pup when we bred our beagle.
That little Johnny stuff is gold, pure gold
Bravo. Another fine Fix-IT video. Thanks for the plug in mentioning Buffalo. South Buffalo & below always gets the brunt of the storms. I'm in the northern suburbs where it isn't as severe. My 30 yr old MTD snowblower with the 5hp Tecumseh Snow King started on the first pull since last season. Now all these new snow machines have Chinese made engines.
This one had me at the gym laughing out loud. Thanks guys
That is such a great workhorse of a machine! Thanks for showing us how to maintain these old machines!
in retrospect you can probably buy a unit 10 years newer that would still be made well but be much safer
Hi Taryell I enjoyed this video, it took me back to the 1970s. I had a similar type blower. Not a craftsman but probably made by MTD. There were Deadman saftey switches on each handel bar, they killed the engine if you released both. I think there was an auger engagement or neutral transmission switch activating the deadman so you did not have to hold one down for starting. You are just the guy to install them on this unit and bring it back to useful functional safe status.
I am looking forward to seeing the unit blow snow, yes it will move the white stuff 50ft. If the snow is dry. The auger clutch often would slowly turn the auger with no load slightly but if using, usually the snow friction was enough to stop auger rotation at idle speed. He is an old timer and been sleeping awhile give him a chance he will get the job done!
Just fantastic.
Thanks you Taryl!
Even worse is a rototiller with no auto off. I know a guy that had a old rear tine tiller (don't remember make) that got him pinned against a fence while in reverse and chewed off the bottom of his one leg that bad that he lost it from the knee down. Don't remember if safety was non existent or disabled. But just the thought still gives me the chills.
We had a Murry Rototiler back in the 70s and it was just like this death trap.
Replace springs in clutch ??????
When I have an old machine with no deadman controls I add a kill switch up top by the handles.
The skit was a riot! Very informative video Taryl, Thank You!
Hi Taryl
That is first snow blower I have ever seen with centrifugal clutch.
Thank You for the video, ... Very Well Done ....
Bravo !
I had that exact blower . It is a 1972. I agree very dangerous, but did a great job with deep snow. When I could buy a modern one I removed all the anger mechanism cut the shaft attached to the front gear box ,added a support bearing and added a peace of sheet metal in the front bucket. I now had a 26" snow pusher.I also moved kill switch to the handles for easy reach.
Those of us who used Gravely walk behinds from the 1950's are familiar with VERY dangerous lawn and garden machines. Think sickle bars, for example.
And the Dog Eater snow blowers. And the 301 cast iron Kohlers that were STRONG!
I had 2 old Gravely L 2-wheel tractors. A 1937 and a 1960s
I had the rototiller attachment and the mower attachment. Just one big blade. Big round deck.
The depth wheels for the rototiller were spoked steel wheels
Those things took a big old 7/8 spark plug. Wico mag
If you convert the engine to a mini bike or go cart, you will need an air cleaner assembly.
You remind me of a college professor that everyone signs up for classes just for the information and entertainment. I cannot get enough of your videos!
Close. AMF (American Metal Foundry/Western Tool of Des Moines, Iowa) made this for Sears. Eventually as you know Murray bought them and now Briggs provides whatever support is left. AMF, Noma and Murray all used the “536” vendor prefix with Sears. AMF owned Harley from 1969 to 1981.
Love how u have the right tool 4 every job
Thanks for the tips Taryl!
This thing is in excellent condition. It should be maintained as a snowblower.
You could REALLY cut down on the risks by installing an off by default ignition kill switch lever on the left hand. When you're not squeezing the level, ignition is grounded. When you are squeezing the lever, ignition is live. That way you let go and the whole machine dies.
When that unit sees a little snow load, that clutch will find itself, and work just fine.
BTW, Kroil is a rust buster only...Kano also makes a product, called Penephite. It is Kroil, with graphite mixed in. When the kroil dries up, it leaves a graphite film which is a lube, that does not attract dust or dirt.....try it; works great...!!!!
Ah, the 70's, where safety wasn't a concern and nature weeded out the weak.
😅
People had more common sense back then.
@@universeelwezen6685 I hear you partner. Don't take no J-a-b-s !
@@TheJuan72 i wouldnt say its that simple
Literally speaking a sizeable portion of the country was medically stunted developmentally and intellectually, some worse than others ,because lead poisoning and levels were so high esp in places with lots of ground water contamination and smog and etc We were much more violent generally even then
The 70's were a lot safer than the 50's or 60's!
Darwinism was hard at work.
The lawyer population had not yet exploded either.
I got to watch my father's hand get cut off at the wrist on this thing. Not sure why TH-cam wants me to relive the trauma, I never searched for it.
...whatever it grabs and starts chewin' up... "bite sound" 🤣 No chewing sound in the sound effects library?
Great video,I see where that thing has a mind of its own and could go right down the street by itself
Low blow about using your snowblower every week in Buffalo NY, Taryl.. I hardly ever use my snowblower during June or July here in Holland, about 20 miles South of Buffalo. Great videos, I've learned a lot and laughed a lot from your videos. Thanks!
Pretty funny, june or july! I'm from erie pa, we're spoiled, sometimes we don't have to use them in august too. You guys got hit hard, saw the pictures of the stadium in orchard park, always wondered how they removed all that snow from the seats.
@@blowupbob1 Amazingly, it all melted in a week or so. Heck when I was a kid in Cheektowaga NY, a suburb of Buffalo back in the 1950s, sometimes a huge snowfall wouldn't melt for years... (or so it seems to a 6 year old kid.).
TIP OF THE DAY:
For those that don't already know, the clip that holds the float needle in place is the exact size that is needed to clear the tiny hole in the high speed jet that T Dawg was using the torch cleaning tips and pin drill bit on. You're welcome and There's your dinner ! : ) Happy Holidays to all.
good tip, I'm guessing that wire is pretty hard/stiff, too, should be perfect for that secondary application. thanks for posting that
Great tip especially for home owners or someone in the field who probably won't have torch tip wire, tiny drill bits or guitar strings on them or the proper tools.
I guess some might have a wire brush they could pluck one wire from or the bristle from a brush or broom of some kind.
I've done all of that on carbs and the nozzle of an oil furnace...many times...
@@mickdog2 You're most welcome. I find it amusing that none of the online gurus have ever mentioned this fact. I watch several of them as they scramble around looking for various items to unclog the hole while the perfect tool came with the carb -a -traitor in the first place. It's even easy to hold the clip the way it is designed to penetrate the orifice and give it a thorough reaming.
I had a 1977 toro 1032, that was a scary machine to run. Once you kicked on the auger and drive there was no stopping it about as bad as that craftsman. Great video as always.
I thought the Toro snow hound was the most dangerous snow machine. It is a single stage and from the late sixties which I still have it and was given to me by a neighbor.Once its engaged there nothing to stop it from destroying everything in its path. I live on a hill and if you go down it'll drag you to the main highway. The chute was clogged one time and i used a broom handle to clear it out. When the broom handle hit the auger, it took off about 3 inches of handle and didn't it miss a beat, Now that's a snow thrower.hahaha
Thank you for your videos
At least it has a headlight to assist the medics in finding any dismembered body parts in the dark.
Thanks again for sharing your experience and your wealth of knowledge. I am glad you went into detail about this carburetor, I was wondering about the long slow speed needle. I remember after seeing this video that you could definitely ruin this carb if you put the needle in and the carb wasn't turned in the right position. I've learned so much from you and your videos I like that you go into specific detail and show every move step by step. Thanks again for your videos and helping us earn our dinner.
Great tip about the old spark plug boot becoming conductive and grounding out the spark, that one would’ve driven me crazy looking for the trouble! I’m going to be fixing up my neighbor’s old 1974 Toro snow blower with the same engine on it and I’ll bet the boot is hard as a rock on it.
Don't waste your money to buy a boot, steal them from old auto wires
Love seeing the old stuff come back to life!! You're probably right about NOT using it as a snow blower. I'm thinking that clutch this is just to bass-ackwards to be safe!! 😁
A Small Engine shop in Summerville South Carolina got sued for not using fuel line clamps and lost the lawsuit even though the customer admitted to refueling with engine running when it caught on fire. Mower was a MTD Yardman. Burnt it almost to the ground!
That’s what is going to happen with using zip tie on fuel lines before long
In Germany the jury can't award money to defendants like we do,
They understand a jury of people who have no idea how a machine works should not be the ones to decide a dollar amount.
My 1992 Suzuki dt40 two stroke outboard came from factory with zip ties on fuel lines. I bought new zip ties from an authorised dealer. No I do not like them. Next filter change it will get stainless steel clamps.
Between taryl and derrick of vice grip garage, my vocabulary improves every day. Love it
that intro had me laughing out loud.
I hope the owner of this snowblower appreciates the work it took to get this snowblower working again. I knowits dangerous, but if the owner knows that and knows he has to take some extra care, then he has a useful piece of equipment that should continue to serve him, especially if he takes care of it. I haven't owned Tecumseh powered equipment for a number of years, but the detailed carb rebuild TD went through is a great education. I really enjoyed it. Mr. Heat Gun is a great shop helper. I've never used heat on stuck hoses, but it's a good idea. I usually slit the old hose with a knife, then peel it back in strips to avoid damage to the metal fitting. You have to be careful, especially on soldered fittings. As for not getting back his loaned-out Tecumseh tool, I know what it's like. My advice is to never loan out tools or books. If you are lucky enough to get them back, they will probably have been damaged or abused. Just dont be a tool loaner. Cool video.
Hi Taryl,
I very much enjoy your videos. Have saved a load of money from your fun way of teaching.
In watching the film I noticed that when you pull the starting rope the chain appears to rotate that is connected to the clutch as if it is already engaged. Like a chain saw it shouldn't move the chain until the motor reaches the correct RPM. Perhaps the clutch is stuck.
As you pointed out it lacks many of the current safety features even if the clutch works properly.
Thank you for what you do. Keep up the good work.
Dave
Awesome video Taryl. Always learn something and have a good laugh. Keep them coming.
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Most dangerous? I think if you where to take a look at an old Gravely with the "Dog Eater", blower attachment, you may change your opinion as to ,"most",dangerous. Otherwise, another great vide
Power Vs Drudgery!
I'll 2nd this and with the dog clutch on the blower was in or out. And the 301 cast iron Kohler don't quit!
I had one of those Gravely machines……was a killer!
I once had a pair of those hose clamp pliers ,but I guess somebody needed them more than me . Also my wife is over "Fire it up ,Fire it up, Fire it up !. As always ,good video .
Grandpa and little johnny get an oscar award today. Good script too.
New rule: all carba trators over 45 years old go right into the carb cleaner bucket or ultrasonic cleaner.
I was wondering why Taryl was reluctant to put that carburetor into the ultrasonic cleaner. Maybe he's trying to show that you can do it with just carb cleaner? Apparently not though.
Man Taryl awesome job!!
This is a great video to watch on a damp cloudy Sunday morning.
Nice you brought the Lawnmower Repair Shop Blues back once again. Still my favorite piece of background music.
Taryl, watching you fight with the carb adjustments brought back hateful memories about tecumish. Those carbs were touchy. Everything had to be right inside or it would not idle!!! Good job to find the problem. 👍
Safety 3rd I always say Safety is for the weak and the stupid 😵 I run an old Montgomery Wards that would give it a run for it's money on the lack of safety devices. Love the sound effects such a high quality production 💪
I'll heartily agree with that! Love the old stuff!
@@petertothpete6518 like using those old Colman white gas stoves that are 50 years old
@@jeffclark2725 I've got one that burns as blue as a propane job yet and still. 50's model small one.
So THAT’S what those pliers are for! I got a pair in a box of old tools and hung onto them even though I had no idea what they were. Thanks!
I learned to run a snowblower back almost 40 years ago with a machine just like that but it was only single stage 😱😁💪 best snowblower ever! But dangerous as can be, but I learned how to respect it at 6 years old so I have been safe my whole life because of it
She's a Ripper. Great video today. Awesome information. Thanks for the help. You never fail to Deliver
My 1971 Ariens Sno-Thro goes on its own. I bought it off an older guy who always kept it indoors when not using it, it's in close to perfect condition. I laugh at seeing the snow blowers they are selling these days, thin stamped metal and plastic crap. I will never get rid of it, it's a great machine. Parts are very easy to get, people are always giving them away for free around me in New England Craigslist.
I have my Dads 1977 Ariens Sno-Thro, just replaced the 45 year old tires and tubes, belts, fuel line and some bearings, thing still runs great, just waiting for our first snowfall to try it out..
Love it! Thank you
Love your videos, you're the man. Thank you!
It’s always nice when the muffler is blowing in your face or burning your hand while you are adjusting it.
Always kept me warm in subzero weather, makes you smell bad though. For me trying to hit the slot in the needle while it jumped around was frustrating. Sometimes it was better just to shut it off and do a quarter turn and restart.
Great work Taryl!
Look foreward to your videos every sunday morning!
Good day from Ontario. Yrs ago I bought small old snow blower with that centrigul clutch. I got it running but I better, took to mechanic & he threw it all out. Thanks good video.
My old Ariens is the same way. It'll go hands free with the same squeeze to stop clutch. I have a bunch like this.
I have an old Ariens too. Great little machine and I've been using it for years.
@@liberpater1342 they are nice. I love mine. Just picked up a late 60s one. And have used an early 70s one years.
@@meegstomtom the nice thing is. many parts are still available like the friction disc, bearings, etc..
That's what I was thinking every old ariens that I've dealt with is exactly the same way. The really old snowbird was worse with the forward reverse lever you push it forward in gear and it takes off by itself The only way to stop it is to pull the lever back.
The Gravely Dog Eater is no joke either.
Snow Blower plants down South used SAWDUST for snow to test the augers for throwing materials. I was observing them while loading a load of Snow Blower for shipment up north.
This is why I LISTEN to Taryl when he talks........."EXPERIENCE!"
Dangerous or not, THEY DON'T MAKE THEM AS HEAVY DUTY ANYMORE.
Great find and wish I had it!!!
I understand why you will not sell it to one of your customers but would you give it away for a Disabled Veteran if you got a Release of Liability signed?
Man, what a good video! I never heered of that tube thang moving up and down in the Tecumish carbutrator! Course, I don't think I have any Tecumishes around here..... But it's innerstin' just the same!.. Well, it's time fer me to go out and get aholt of that Hushmybarnup and cut up that tree I dug up. Have a safe day!
Nice one Taryl I need one over here it just start to snow heavy over here.
Taryl, you just solved a 40 year old idle issue mystery that I had on a Tecumseh powered go cart back when I was a kid...
I was good with small engines and had seen a lot but had never seen that long low speed screw except for that one engine..
It was a strong healthy $FREE$ engine but I never did get that idle straightened out.
Where were you when I needed you ?? lol
Awesome video guys !
I kinda laughed when you mentioned the 12v DC and 120AC starters interchange. I had a lawntractor years ago with a Tecumseh and bad starter. I had a 120v starter on it for a little while, make sure to park near an outlet haha
35:37 I'll be damn ! I never noticed that one. Thanks Taryl. What's better than a dinner ? These 🔧🔧🔧
I was excited to see this video drop. I actually own and use the same driftbreaker snowblower. I bought it as a back up as I live in northern Wisconsin. It's become my primary blower as is works better than anything newer I've tried
Somebody needs to introduce to TARYL, A Gravely 2 wheel tractor with a “Dog Eater” rotary snow cannon.☃️😂🤯
*Hell YES!*
Maybe that snowthrower should star in its own horror movie!
2:02 I could be wrong, but it looks like more than the spark plug got smashed with a hammer :D
I have an Ariens Sno-Thro, 10962, built just like this (best date I can find is about 1965-ish). Predates all the normal safety things you see today... and I love every bit of it! I tell people that if you slip and let go, it'll just keep truckin' on without ya. Thankfully mine has an auger control, but Ariens was selling these as an entire yard maintenance package where you could remove the entire auger and replace it with things like a mower deck and a tiller. Really neat idea, but never caught on. The wheels have a lockout type hub so you can disengage the posi-traction, allowing the wheels to spin independently of each other like the rear end of a truck. Makes it really nice when you want to move it around without running it.
I had eventually upgraded the aging Tecumseh engine with a modern Briggs engine after it suddenly blew the main seal and seized one winter, but I overhauled the whole thing with new axle bushings, flywheel, etc.
I'm working on a 79 JD826 Tecumseh with a similar carb issue... been all through it meticulously and still needs work. Next time you use the Ultrasonic cleaner it might be a good idea to throw Little Johnny's teeth in with the carb... those teeth are so bad. lol
Good to see (and hear) the idle problem caused by the clogged vent hole!
Love Lil Johny...."Hit it with a hammer, now set it on fire"😂
I thought the Jari mower with the snowblower attachment was the most dangerous. Nope- That little Johnny's got a great future in the small engine realm. He's so smart!
I disconnected my old Toro 826 safety switch due to the fact that my bad hand tendons were killing me holding the handle down. I grew up with no safety things so I don't think it's a big deal. All our kids are grown too so it's just me using it.
My old Ariens has you hold the handle down to stop it, release to let it go. That works well for me too.
"Grandpa, Taryl says to hold the auger with your hand to try and free up the clutch".
The wind audio after Buffalo, nice.
Love the skit nice vid
Put on a spring loaded clutch band brake that releases when a lever is squeezed on the handle. Thanks for sharing your videos.
Looking for the next one!
Awesome Taryl
centrifugal clutch springs might be weak? Gravely "Dog Eater" is a good contender for most dangerous, but it is a BEAST!
Dog Eater for sure
I have a few old Gravely walk behinds.
Not many could run them today .
After an hour a intense workout .
No safety equipment .
On hills no brakes will roll away if knocked into neutral.
Love them .
Last a lifetime .
@@Nudnik1 Dad had the Gravely twin cam machines, I've got the 12hp Kohler walk behind, put a smaller plastic tank on it cause I rarely use it for more than an hour, whether blowing snow, mowing with the rotary or sickle bar. Also have a 12g and 400 series rider. Have seen many attachments: stump grinder, chain saw...I fashioned a wheel trencher for burying lines.
Nice thing about the 30" rotary mower....it will easily mow down heavy brush, like large stands of multi-flora rose shrubs.
@@sierraromeo yes chops up everything even 2inch trees if sharp.
Hey buddy I just noticed the Oregon mat on your counter…that’s awesome, I’ve worked here at Oregon tool for 19 years as an environmental specialist. I love my job, I’m glad to see you like our products
Awesome machine, shame to think it will be retired. I'd use that all day over the new junk. I agree with Randy on all the safety junk nowadays to protect those that should stick with using a shovel.
No that snow blower is trash . had one at home and it was a pain to run if you had any type of hill or turning . it was junk and me and dad ended up shoveling and could do it faster then that damn thing could
@@gamerX-wk7ct I guess we'll have to wait and see how the test drive goes when it finally snows enough. I still like it.
Not even a bar across the front to save someone if they fall there, you never know. Just a bent pipe U shaped across and a distance from the front housing
@@robertp7209 How do you fall in front of a machine your supposed to be standing behind? If your that much of a klutz, you shouldn't own one. Companies have to stupid proof everything they make and they still get sued when someone finds a way around the pile of safeties they put on now. Nobody wants to take responsibility for their own actions. And it's the same people that whine when one of the myriad of switches or levers malfunction on their piece of equipment they do zero maintenance on.
@@petertothpete6518 it’s possible, you may get pulled into it if there is a loose rope, garden hose, jump rope, something to catch your feet or on an incline the machine comes back on you or sideways. Not everyone is an athlete, many take medications, get dizzy, etc. and falls on it and off comes a hand all that fast, or worse since it pulls in. Not going to stop till it severs off a limb. You would be surprised how parents let young children handle these things, and off the parent runs to get to the toilet quick, and another statistic. How many parents have backed up their cars out of the driveway running over and killing their own kids? Look it up. When it is so simple to walk around the car before leaving. You explain that one to me. Happens all the time. That’s why backup cameras are mandated by law since 2018. Yet how long have cars been in production and driveways on houses?
A runaway snowblower could do some real damage! I wonder how many times they were sued before they stopped production! The inventor must have been the same guy that invented fundies!🤔🤣
The Tommy kid is awesome always like seeing his skits
KROIL is really good stuff!
The old Gilsons were kind of the same thing as you could just engage everything and it would drive away on it's own.. but this whole centrifugal clutch thing I actually never seen on a snowblower before. you got that old tecumseh running really good!
Perfect snow day video 👍
Danger blower!! Gotta love it!!
Similar engine to the one on my old Ariens.
She was a cold hearted beast.
I rolled that bad girl down into the gully crik.
After I chilled, I hauled it back up with a winch.
Then I had to put everything back in working order.
Ended up giving the machine to a friend.
Definitely a good engine for a mini bike
I have seen a video of that style engagement system. My thoughts were to incorporate a strong spring and a bellcrank. And, make the system work "Backwards". Squeeze handle equals GO. Release handle equals STOP.
I love learning here! Make me want to go work at a shop!
I love the videos keep them going and you are the best
I'd love to have a snow blower like that because it has, what we call it here, a 3 stage auger (Small auger over the main one). I live on a farm land and, the snow drifts can be a little too high for my "regular" snow blower. I must admit though, it's the first time I see a centrifugal clutch instead of belts.