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I understand why it was parked . Small issues not corrected get magnified until it is beyond the average Joe to repair . Taking that to a shop would be cost prohibitive . Your patience & diagnosis abilities are what keeps me coming back .
Pressure washing will also flush out all the lubricants from every bearing and shaft lever etc meaning you will need to strip it down and lubricate everything! Most lawn tractor manuals state do not pressure wash for this reason but rather blow debris away with air blower after every use, which has not happened with this machine, shame.
I can't believe how he turned the bike around. When he was riding he really isn't a goldwing type person. More of a hopped up dirt biker. By hopped up I mean powerful. When mowing before you sharpened the blades I could see long stems still sticking up, hither and yon. Almost every lawnmower today just uses a Briggs engine because high performance isn't it. When you look at the new side by side little units I don't know if Honda makes one or not. Around here they rod the piss out of them so why they only last around a year.
Well what can I say, I never get tired of your videos as you have amazing mechanical skills and your content is top notch, plus I think that’s a great gesture to give your sister and brother in-law the Honda 3813 mower, just make sure you tell them after every time they use it remove the grass from the front radiator, and keep up the awesome videos. 👍👏👏🚜👏👏👍
I have being following him for a long time, some issues with health and YT hackers and also daily work had hindered his ability to post more frequently, but I am sure he would be over 500 k subscribers by now because his work ethic and mechanics skills are top notch, always presenting great content in a simple but efficient manner, a different breed for sure! We are lucky to have him.
Aw thanks man I really appreciate that! Yea I’ve been really wanting to put more vids out I have tons of cool projects just waiting, but I’m still doing my home improvement buisness even though I’m about to completely quit that and do u tube full time, I still have heart issues but have gotten much better thankfully, and I keep loosing video footage from corrupt sd cards urghh. But anyway I always appreciate hearing from you brother!! Hope all is well!!
@@TheHomePros6221you should quit using a go-pro and just get a decent Iphone instead. Much easier to zoom and focus and no more lost footage from bad sd cards. The quality of the video is also better with a better ability to video dark/shaded spaces.
I’m really impressed with your attention to detail in your repairs, I’m in my 60’s and your work is very impressive, I do all my own repairs on my homestead and I really enjoy your videos, thank you for taking the time to film these videos and share them.
Thats a much better tractor than anything you can buy today. Great job fixing it up. Watching you work is very satisfying, you have great methodology in how you work
That engine was designed as an auxillary power unit for generators and pumps etc.. and the boffins at Honda decided to use it when they were designing their first garden tractor. Mine is exactly forty years old with having used Mobile 1 full synthetic it's entire life, still pushes 120lbs compression on both cylinders. The only drawback is due to it's pre-dating quick mower attachment designs with a lot of fussing around required to remove/replace mower deck. My neighbours have all gone through any number of John Deeres, Craftsman, and the like while this beauty just keeps showing off it's quiet ability to cut grass consistantly year after year.
Your work is AMAZING, Darrell. You know every little part of the mower, how it works, and how to fix it, and how to clean it. You are a mechanical genius. Love, mom.
I had 2 geese back in the day that I raised from goslings. Even after they were adults, they would sit my lap and let me pet them, and let me pick them up and carry them around.We had a lake in our yard, and they would walk up to the house at dusk every night and sleep on the front porch. They were awesome.
@@Ants_Pants dude I fought with them so hard to not put that in there!! The only reason why I’m doing these stupid sponsors is because I need money to pay for my dogs surgery… urggg
@@Ants_Pants love ya 2 bro thanks, I’ve honestly been kinda in the dumps lately after they started clearing the land beside me it’s like I just don’t have any motivation anymore, and I’m sure it shows in my vids I haven’t been able to get videos out and the quality sucks, I have tons of cool projects I’d like to get out on video but it’s taking me forever. I’ve always admired how you present your vids and get one or two out every week. I appreciate you man thanks
Thanks for the update on the mini excavator been wondering about that. I thought it might be a parts issue. Great video loved the quackers and the doggie.
It's always great seeing how stuff was built back in the early days compared to now, where everything is plastic and built to barely last ti outside of its warranty. Sad we don't get stuff like this anymore.
I feel sorry for anyone who ever owned one of these and had the starter go bad. It would essentially total the mower if you couldn't fix it yourself, by the time labor is factored in.
I know what you mean. I had one and it had a bad starter and it sat around for almost a month before i figured out how to change it. Needles to say I changed the timing belt while i had the engine off
Nice to see you bring a such a good motor back and a complete lawn mower. Fun to see you figure out and fix the problems. I could maybe take it apart but I'd never be able to get it back together. Thanks for the video.
I really enjoy your videos never get tired of watching them. Thank you for telling me about the mini excavator. I was wondering what happened keep the videos coming and I will continue to watch. Take care for now.
Thank you for rescuing this mower. It will make a great machine for someone. Wow, this mower does a better job than most modern mowers. Very quiet mower.
The Honda Garden Tractor was an excellent score. Sitting idle for 15 years and it only needed minor repairs. Excellent job at getting the Garden Tractor up and running again.
In my mind, the reason there is friction material on the blade clutch release plate is that it also serves as a blade brake. Great job on this wonderful mower!
Very entertaining to watch and the way you talk and explain as you progress is note worthy. I hope you can teach some of the younger folks in your area and pass along your talents. Our youngsters in this country will be at a loss in the future. Thanks for the trouble making the video. KC
Great video. I used to take my small engine stuff to a local guy for repairs. He asked me one day if I was tired of wasting money at his shop? He went on to tell me to use premium non-ethanol fuel in the yard toys. I started using it for the mower and for the mix for my other equipment. That was five years ago. Grant hasn’t touched any of my carburetors since then. I do the other maintenance stuff but I still go to him when I buy parts or new equipment.
That Honda may be well designed for durability but it's a maintenance nightmare. Replacing that starter at any labor rate would be impossible . It would exceed the machine's value in the first 30 minutes! well designed indeed!
I had one of these. I went to change the oil and noticed the oil filter was empty. The plastic oil pump gear had broken into pieces. Luckily, it still ran good. I had to pull the engine to replace it, but it was worth it.
Another thorough and logically executed resurrection. I did say to myself "I think I'd see if it runs before I put it all back together" but it all worked out in the end.
I bought a Honda 4213 brand new in 1987 to mow my 2 acre property. The Honda was a good machine but not great! I wore it out in about 12 years. I had my son mowing and he forgot to check the oil and we smoked the rod bearings. I replaced those bearings along with a couple of new rods. A couple of years later it was burning so much oil I had to have it bored out and I replaced the pistons. The linkages holding the mower deck have no bushings. Its just a rod thru a hole. The holes wore very oblong and the rods all wore out. I did drill out and add bushing to all the linkages. In 1999 I sold the Honda and bought a rebranded Scotts / John Deere Sabre from Home Depot . I could mow my yard in half the time it would take to mow with the Honda. That Scotts / John Deere lasted 24 years without one issue until the hydrostatic drive failed last August. So I can say a cheap John Deere was much better than an expensive overengineered Honda!
I actually agree with you, however the John Deere Sabre is more on par with the Honda 4514 which is hydrostatic and a better machine than the 3813. I love the older John Deere’s if you can tell by the beginning of this video
Another awesome video my friend. Your skills and work ethic are admirable. I feel ya about the new neighbors, but take heart, bro. And healing vibes for the dog surgery from me! I love you're giving that beast of a mower to your fam. Speaks volumes about your character. Also, lol, make a new ramp to the shop for heaven's sake! (wink)
there's only a few channels i click on every video and this channel is one of them. You always make a good and thorough video with an eye for detail which i appreciate. Good luck if you decide to do this fulltime, i wish you the best and I'll be watching.
hey Buddy..been busy this summer i suppose..and gotta love Honda..i have honda Generators, Acura vehicles and gladly pay little more for the quality..hope your health and pets are doing fine..great to see content again..peace..
Really enjoyed this! When the engine fired into life after so many years it sounded so sweet - just shows how good Honda engineering is. Thanks for the upload and looking forward to the next one. Greets from the UK :)
I had one of these and it was a great tractor. The motor never quit and there was a lot of power. The deck on these was never great but it did an acceptable job. Comfortable and easy to use in the days before many hydrostatics were out there. I always liked the single pedal with your clutch and brake in one.
I gotta tell ya...you are FUN to watch working on equipment. I especially enjoyed watching you rebuild the Honda Gold Wing a while back, being a previous Gold Wing owner of 3 of them over the years. I'm glad I subscribed to your channel. Cheers from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I always wonder how you remember where all the correct screws and bolts go once you dismantle it. Good job on the restoration of this machine. Should last with proper maintenance and care. 👍🏼
I inherited that same mower when I bought my house, I was told it doesn’t run. Two spark plugs and a starter relay later… it runs amazing, always starts and doesn’t smoke…. It’s from 1986!
I love working on everything from the 80s back when things were made with pride and the customer in mind where as you know it’s going to last for years to come ❤love the content
That was a great rebuild one thing I like about you is the you take the time to clean and go thru the hole machine before you work on it keep it up 👍 👌
I've owned quite a few 3813 and 3810 over the years. Yes, they are great machines but typical Honda, they don't support a lot of their older equipment so getting parts can be difficult. When it comes to what should be minor engine work like replacing a starter, it is easier to pull the engine.
Bruh I recognize those needle nose pliers... They look just like my popular mechanics needle nose pliers I borrowed from my dad but never returned lol. Maybe made in the late 90s? I glued my grips on and they have stayed on ever since
Great video. They were built like tanks, great machines. There was also a rear engine rider with similar build quality. Back in the days when Honda made great mowers. 🛠
I like that you clean it up before you work on it,I see guys that work with dirt an grease everywhere.And you mentioned a big catfish,do you ever fish in there and if so what do you catch??.
Hey up Darrell...always a good day when one of your videos shows up..😊👍 That starter motor was a proper arse to get access to, but ar least on the plu side you shouldn't have any more surprises on the mower....you've virtually had everything apart now..👍👍 Already looking forward to the next one, buddy...😊👍
Great design . Honda are the best at making things smaller , lighter and longer lasting than any other manufacture with everything they release across the board ..Good work sir ! ..
I was gonna buy one of these but it needed a starter and the guy said you have to pull the motor. I have no idea if it's true but I passed and you just said it in the video lol
This year I worked on and sold 1 Honda 3011 and 2 Honda 3009 riders. Absolute tanks, I can really appreciate their quality. They were easy to sell in spite being 35-40 years old.
You're making me miss my HT3813 that I sold a few years ago. Had the full bagger setup on it. They leave such a great cut and are so quiet. Even at full throttle, you can have a conversation with someone walking next to you.
There’s been a couple of these pop up for sale local to me and I’ve been itching to get my hands on one. Pretty cool engine design. Great video as usual man!
Great job on the Honda lawn tractor. It is an impressive machine especially the liquid cooled engine. I guess they haven’t been made since the late1980’s, probably not competitive price wise with cheaper air cooled tractors. Good value in my mind, you get what you pay for, you really got a bargain at 0$!
80s: We can build a really sturdy mower with tech from a car but it will be very expensive and a pain to repair! How much do you want to spend on development? Honda : Yes
I bought that model tractor new in 1984 and maintained it with regular oil//air/filter changes over the year and around 2012 decided to replace the timing belt due ot it's age. You were within spitting distance of being able to put that engine up on a workbench. I stripped my entire mower down to the frame and sandblasted the frame and repainted it with Rustoleum black. I also replaced the mower blade bearings. That thing will sit for the winter months with fuel stablizer in it and fire right up in the spring. I hooke a manual choke pull to over ride the full throttle start-ups in colder temps. The tractor gives all signs of outliving me.
thank you very much. I’m glad you noticed that because I spend many many hours and days editing videos. That’s why it takes me so long to put videos out. I might try and start cutting down on the editing so I can put videos out every other week or something like that but it’s also kind of hard working out of the small shop that I have. I have plans to build a bigger shop to help get more organized.
Always thought these wierd little tractors were so cool. When everything else had aircooled ultra basic engines, this thing stood out with its miniature car engine
@@TheHomePros6221 Honda, can't kill 'em. But they may go to sleep, 😴until you wake them up. For the record. The spider 🕷 goes, or that tractor is dead to me!!
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threw away honda is failed why have camshaft in plastic product flop
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@@TheHomePros6221 where buy parts ?
I understand why it was parked . Small issues not corrected get magnified until it is beyond the average Joe to repair . Taking that to a shop would be cost prohibitive . Your patience & diagnosis abilities are what keeps me coming back .
You are correct! Thank you very much!
This is definitely a high quality machine that deserved to be saved - well done!
Many thanks!
I like that you clean everything before you work on it. Dirty equipment drives me nuts.
Thank you me as well
Yes. Says a lot about a person.
Pressure washing will also flush out all the lubricants from every bearing and shaft lever etc meaning you will need to strip it down and lubricate everything! Most lawn tractor manuals state do not pressure wash for this reason but rather blow debris away with air blower after every use, which has not happened with this machine, shame.
@ I relube everything
This guy is my favorite yt mechanic, I can't believe how he stripped all the layers off that goldwing and turned it into an awesome bike!
I’ve been thinking of doing a part 3 on that old goldwing
I can't believe how he turned the bike around. When he was riding he really isn't a goldwing type person. More of a hopped up dirt biker. By hopped up I mean powerful. When mowing before you sharpened the blades I could see long stems still sticking up, hither and yon. Almost every lawnmower today just uses a Briggs engine because high performance isn't it. When you look at the new side by side little units I don't know if Honda makes one or not. Around here they rod the piss out of them so why they only last around a year.
I have such admiration for his skills and what he can accomplish in the space he works with.
That was a big project
Well what can I say, I never get tired of your videos as you have amazing mechanical skills and your content is top notch, plus I think that’s a great gesture to give your sister and brother in-law the Honda 3813 mower, just make sure you tell them after every time they use it remove the grass from the front radiator, and keep up the awesome videos. 👍👏👏🚜👏👏👍
Thank you very much Malcolm!
I have being following him for a long time, some issues with health and YT hackers and also daily work had hindered his ability to post more frequently, but I am sure he would be over 500 k subscribers by now because his work ethic and mechanics skills are top notch, always presenting great content in a simple but efficient manner, a different breed for sure! We are lucky to have him.
Aw thanks man I really appreciate that! Yea I’ve been really wanting to put more vids out I have tons of cool projects just waiting, but I’m still doing my home improvement buisness even though I’m about to completely quit that and do u tube full time, I still have heart issues but have gotten much better thankfully, and I keep loosing video footage from corrupt sd cards urghh. But anyway I always appreciate hearing from you brother!! Hope all is well!!
@@TheHomePros6221you should quit using a go-pro and just get a decent Iphone instead. Much easier to zoom and focus and no more lost footage from bad sd cards. The quality of the video is also better with a better ability to video dark/shaded spaces.
I’m really impressed with your attention to detail in your repairs, I’m in my 60’s and your work is very impressive, I do all my own repairs on my homestead and I really enjoy your videos, thank you for taking the time to film these videos and share them.
Thank you very much my friend!
What do you repair ?
Sponsored?! Heck yeah, bro! Keep up the great work. 100k is just around the corner. 👍
Thanks man! But I really don’t want to do anymore sponsored vids the only reason why I’m doing them is to help pay for my dogs surgery😢
Your channel deserves to be bigger. You and Jesse Muller are my favorites.
aw man thank you so much I really appreciate that!! I also like jesses channel!!
Yes I agree Jesse and you are my favorites too. keep going. Great channel.
you have the patience of a saint i know if it was me a lot of tools would have went flyinf across the room god bless enjoy your channel
Hahah thank you!!
Thats a much better tractor than anything you can buy today. Great job fixing it up. Watching you work is very satisfying, you have great methodology in how you work
You got that right! thanks man!!
That engine was designed as an auxillary power unit for generators and pumps etc.. and the boffins at Honda decided to use it when they were designing their first garden tractor. Mine is exactly forty years old with having used Mobile 1 full synthetic it's entire life, still pushes 120lbs compression on both cylinders. The only drawback is due to it's pre-dating quick mower attachment designs with a lot of fussing around required to remove/replace mower deck. My neighbours have all gone through any number of John Deeres, Craftsman, and the like while this beauty just keeps showing off it's quiet ability to cut grass consistantly year after year.
Your work is AMAZING, Darrell. You know every little part of the mower, how it works, and how to fix it, and how to clean it. You are a mechanical genius. Love, mom.
Aw thanks mom! I love you very much!
I had 2 geese back in the day that I raised from goslings. Even after they were adults, they would sit my lap and let me pet them, and let me pick them up and carry them around.We had a lake in our yard, and they would walk up to the house at dusk every night and sleep on the front porch. They were awesome.
So nice to see you again bro :O That sponsor intro was like you were forced to say it @ gunpoint🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Ants_Pants dude I fought with them so hard to not put that in there!! The only reason why I’m doing these stupid sponsors is because I need money to pay for my dogs surgery… urggg
@@TheHomePros6221 ughhh now i feel bad :( so sorry about your dog, i love you and your passion for working on stuff at an amazing detailed level.
@@Ants_Pants love ya 2 bro thanks, I’ve honestly been kinda in the dumps lately after they started clearing the land beside me it’s like I just don’t have any motivation anymore, and I’m sure it shows in my vids I haven’t been able to get videos out and the quality sucks, I have tons of cool projects I’d like to get out on video but it’s taking me forever. I’ve always admired how you present your vids and get one or two out every week. I appreciate you man thanks
Thanks for the update on the mini excavator been wondering about that. I thought it might be a parts issue. Great video loved the quackers and the doggie.
Thanks for watching!
My favorite rebuild channel...another great job, editing great too.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks!!!
It's always great seeing how stuff was built back in the early days compared to now, where everything is plastic and built to barely last ti outside of its warranty. Sad we don't get stuff like this anymore.
I feel sorry for anyone who ever owned one of these and had the starter go bad. It would essentially total the mower if you couldn't fix it yourself, by the time labor is factored in.
Lol you got that rite but it’s not that bad of a job if you just pull the engine, which is easy after you do it once
The 3810 don’t have the timing belt or water cooled
But everything else is the same
I know what you mean. I had one and it had a bad starter and it sat around for almost a month before i figured out how to change it. Needles to say I changed the timing belt while i had the engine off
Nice to see you bring a such a good motor back and a complete lawn mower. Fun to see you figure out and fix the problems. I could maybe take it apart but I'd never be able to get it back together. Thanks for the video.
@@martinyeager7948 thanks I really appreciate that!
I gotta give you credit. You're old school, fix everything instead of replace it with new. A very good quality in you.
Thank you❤😊
I really enjoy your videos never get tired of watching them. Thank you for telling me about the mini excavator. I was wondering what happened keep the videos coming and I will continue to watch. Take care for now.
Thank you very much!
I still don't get why this channel isn't at 100k+ subs. Overall great content-from the editing on down. Hope to see more. God bless.
I would have change the timing belt while I was in there.
I was thinking about it but it looked great and these aren’t interference engines
No doubt. Motors don't just mysteriously jump time that far out for no reason. Besides, it's 36 years old? I give it another year or two.
@edsmith6504 he did say the belt was loose. Maybe it stretched or.water.pump moved. I could see it jump if.too loose.
A man, his dog, and a clapped out Honda mower. Are you not entertained? 🙌👍🤣
Lol😂 thanks!
Thank you for rescuing this mower. It will make a great machine for someone. Wow, this mower does a better job than most modern mowers. Very quiet mower.
Thank you! You got that right!
The Honda Garden Tractor was an excellent score. Sitting idle for 15 years and it only needed minor repairs. Excellent job at getting the Garden Tractor up and running again.
You do a great job, I watch all you video s you explain very well. You would do well teaching tomorrow generation's something. Best of luck
Wow, thank you!
Again best YT mechanic is taking junk and make a nice thing 👍
😊thank you!
In my mind, the reason there is friction material on the blade clutch release plate is that it also serves as a blade brake. Great job on this wonderful mower!
Great point! 😊
Very entertaining to watch and the way you talk and explain as you progress is note worthy. I hope you can teach some of the younger folks in your area and pass along your talents. Our youngsters in this country will be at a loss in the future. Thanks for the trouble making the video.
KC
He reminds me of Marty T without the Kiwi accent.
Always great to see the pup!🐶
😊❤️ thanks!!
Excellent video. This guy’s skill set and knowledge are impressive. And, of course, he loves his pup. Any man that loves his dog is a good man.
Thank you very much! My dogs are my best friends I love them dearly!❤😊
Great video. I used to take my small engine stuff to a local guy for repairs. He asked me one day if I was tired of wasting money at his shop? He went on to tell me to use premium non-ethanol fuel in the yard toys. I started using it for the mower and for the mix for my other equipment. That was five years ago. Grant hasn’t touched any of my carburetors since then. I do the other maintenance stuff but I still go to him when I buy parts or new equipment.
Yes sir ever since people started using ethanol fuel problems started happening
That Honda may be well designed for durability but it's a maintenance nightmare. Replacing that starter at any labor rate would be impossible . It would exceed the machine's value in the first 30 minutes! well designed indeed!
I had one of these. I went to change the oil and noticed the oil filter was empty. The plastic oil pump gear had broken into pieces. Luckily, it still ran good. I had to pull the engine to replace it, but it was worth it.
Oh wow I didn’t know they were plastic.
Another thorough and logically executed resurrection. I did say to myself "I think I'd see if it runs before I put it all back together" but it all worked out in the end.
Always liked the look of those honda mowers
Me 2
I bought a Honda 4213 brand new in 1987 to mow my 2 acre property. The Honda was a good machine but not great! I wore it out in about 12 years. I had my son mowing and he forgot to check the oil and we smoked the rod bearings. I replaced those bearings along with a couple of new rods. A couple of years later it was burning so much oil I had to have it bored out and I replaced the pistons. The linkages holding the mower deck have no bushings. Its just a rod thru a hole. The holes wore very oblong and the rods all wore out. I did drill out and add bushing to all the linkages. In 1999 I sold the Honda and bought a rebranded Scotts / John Deere Sabre from Home Depot . I could mow my yard in half the time it would take to mow with the Honda. That Scotts / John Deere lasted 24 years without one issue until the hydrostatic drive failed last August. So I can say a cheap John Deere was much better than an expensive overengineered Honda!
I actually agree with you, however the John Deere Sabre is more on par with the Honda 4514 which is hydrostatic and a better machine than the 3813. I love the older John Deere’s if you can tell by the beginning of this video
Another awesome video my friend. Your skills and work ethic are admirable. I feel ya about the new neighbors, but take heart, bro. And healing vibes for the dog surgery from me! I love you're giving that beast of a mower to your fam. Speaks volumes about your character. Also, lol, make a new ramp to the shop for heaven's sake! (wink)
Thank you very much mike I appreciate it, I actually plan on building a new shop that’s why I haven’t fixed ramp lol
I don't know if I would use a clone starter on this, due to the amount of work involved to change it.
It’s really not that bad after you do it once
there's only a few channels i click on every video and this channel is one of them. You always make a good and thorough video with an eye for detail which i appreciate. Good luck if you decide to do this fulltime, i wish you the best and I'll be watching.
Awesome mower restoration video. Thanks for sharing the tips of how to clean the carburetor.
Always makes me happy to see a new The Home Pros video posted. Please keep em coming, you are one of my favorite TH-camrs. God Bless
Thank you Brian!!More to come!
hey Buddy..been busy this summer i suppose..and gotta love Honda..i have honda Generators, Acura vehicles and gladly pay little more for the quality..hope your health and pets are doing fine..great to see content again..peace..
Thank you very much!! Yes I’ve been overwhelmed but I’m gonna try to get vids out quicker
If I was betting man I would say the starter hung up and fried the starting/running circuit.
Really enjoyed this! When the engine fired into life after so many years it sounded so sweet - just shows how good Honda engineering is. Thanks for the upload and looking forward to the next one. Greets from the UK :)
i like your content and you dont know how i appciate u cleaning it before working on it quick rattle can and perfect..
Thanks man!
I am very glad who you share another project, thank you, always a pleasure watch your project, i learn a lot and you are a great teacher 👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much!
I had one of these and it was a great tractor. The motor never quit and there was a lot of power. The deck on these was never great but it did an acceptable job. Comfortable and easy to use in the days before many hydrostatics were out there. I always liked the single pedal with your clutch and brake in one.
Wow. That ain't no zero turn for sure. But man it brings back memories. Great repair. Love the attention to detail
I gotta tell ya...you are FUN to watch working on equipment. I especially enjoyed watching you rebuild the Honda Gold Wing a while back, being a previous Gold Wing owner of 3 of them over the years. I'm glad I subscribed to your channel. Cheers from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
@@jt9498 thank you so much my friend!!
I've never seen one of these before. It's definitely over engineered, but awesome.
Yes it is
I always wonder how you remember where all the correct screws and bolts go once you dismantle it. Good job on the restoration of this machine. Should last with proper maintenance and care. 👍🏼
I inherited that same mower when I bought my house, I was told it doesn’t run. Two spark plugs and a starter relay later… it runs amazing, always starts and doesn’t smoke…. It’s from 1986!
Sir, you earned my subscription! Well done!
Wow, thanks ❤❤
I love working on everything from the 80s back when things were made with pride and the customer in mind where as you know it’s going to last for years to come ❤love the content
That was a great rebuild one thing I like about you is the you take the time to clean and go thru the hole machine before you work on it keep it up 👍 👌
I've owned quite a few 3813 and 3810 over the years.
Yes, they are great machines but typical Honda, they don't support a lot of their older equipment so getting parts can be difficult.
When it comes to what should be minor engine work like replacing a starter, it is easier to pull the engine.
Yes you are correct
Bruh I recognize those needle nose pliers... They look just like my popular mechanics needle nose pliers I borrowed from my dad but never returned lol. Maybe made in the late 90s? I glued my grips on and they have stayed on ever since
Lol yep that’s them I glued mine as well
@@TheHomePros6221 they are my go to pliers. They are pretty good quality 🤓
I think that the build quality of the older machines or much better than the new ones.
Thx for the amazing content, nice work 👌
Grtz from Belgium ✌️
Love the coils repair. Wrap with string and paint with jbweld. ❤❤❤
Yes sirr
Great video. They were built like tanks, great machines. There was also a rear engine rider with similar build quality. Back in the days when Honda made great mowers. 🛠
Best Mechanic 💙 Greetz from Germany!
Wow, thanks!
I like that you clean it up before you work on it,I see guys that work with dirt an grease everywhere.And you mentioned a big catfish,do you ever fish in there and if so what do you catch??.
Thank you! There are lots of huge catfish, brim and bass
Hey up Darrell...always a good day when one of your videos shows up..😊👍
That starter motor was a proper arse to get access to, but ar least on the plu side you shouldn't have any more surprises on the mower....you've virtually had everything apart now..👍👍
Already looking forward to the next one, buddy...😊👍
thank you my friend!! yea now I know the whole machine is good👍
I love watching you work normally so meticulous but I was surprised that you didn't change the cam belt
@@quadrapoint thanks! it was in good shape and these aren’t interference engines
Great design . Honda are the best at making things smaller , lighter and longer lasting than any other manufacture with everything they release across the board ..Good work sir ! ..
Wow, what a great job on this great machine. I wish I could find one like it to overhaul. My hats off to you!
Best wishes
Fred Thomas in Skokie IL.
Great to see the mower back running as it should, Great job!
Thanks 👍😊
Another great informative show 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice work glad you got it fixed and running again…
@@daviddamico4288 thanks David!
I occasionally see these on CL but knowing how complicated they are I steer clear. Good job.
I was gonna buy one of these but it needed a starter and the guy said you have to pull the motor. I have no idea if it's true but I passed and you just said it in the video lol
Yea kinda a dumb design
Great video Darrel, I always enjoy watching you take junk and turn it back to mint condition. Long time subscriber and admirer.
Thank you very much William! Glad to hear from ya!
This year I worked on and sold 1 Honda 3011 and 2 Honda 3009 riders. Absolute tanks, I can really appreciate their quality. They were easy to sell in spite being 35-40 years old.
Awesome work bringing this quality lawn tractor back! Just in time to mow your yard lot!
Amazing as always!
Thanks again!
That’s a cool rig!!! I’ve always wanted to try one of those. Never had the chance.
Nice job on the revive! Another one saved.
Thanks 👍😊😊
This was a PRODIGIOUS amount of work, but it was worth it. This is a very nice mower.
@@Fixologist1 thanks man
Now that's a heck of a mower! Honda has always impressed me. Thanks!
You got that rite!
@@TheHomePros6221 Just subbed to your channel!
@@rodneymiddleton9624 aw thanks man!
You're making me miss my HT3813 that I sold a few years ago. Had the full bagger setup on it. They leave such a great cut and are so quiet. Even at full throttle, you can have a conversation with someone walking next to you.
There’s been a couple of these pop up for sale local to me and I’ve been itching to get my hands on one. Pretty cool engine design. Great video as usual man!
Loved the montage music around 28 minutes, sounds like what would play during an adventure movie from high school years (1980's). 😁
Very Good Operation on that Honda! I like your Videos can't wait for the next one.
Top video and nice repair. A lot of work, but worthwhile!
Always enjoy your videos!! Thanks
Glad you like them!
Nice little mower. Thanks for sharing.
Great job on the Honda lawn tractor. It is an impressive machine especially the liquid cooled engine. I guess they haven’t been made since the late1980’s, probably not competitive price wise with cheaper air cooled tractors. Good value in my mind, you get what you pay for, you really got a bargain at 0$!
@@Des-kh-41 thank you very much my friend!!
3:11 - looks like an orb-weaver. Scary, but harmless. Great one to have around.
@@jdcunnington we seem to have a lot of those guys around here 😊🕷️🕸️
@@TheHomePros6221 - Then you probably have an unseen bug problem and they're helping control it. They wouldn't be there if there wasn't food for them.
80s: We can build a really sturdy mower with tech from a car but it will be very expensive and a pain to repair! How much do you want to spend on development?
Honda : Yes
@@NilsKall hahaha
Always enjoy your videos. This mower seemed like it was ahead of it's time.
Another great video was worried haven't seen you in here for awhile glad you're back
Awesome video 💪
@@BradenBuildz ehh it was so so, you see what I was talking about with the sponsor, like they made me put all that crap inthere at the beginning
@@TheHomePros6221 yeah I could tell
I bought that model tractor new in 1984 and maintained it with regular oil//air/filter changes over the year and around 2012 decided to replace the timing belt due ot it's age. You were within spitting distance of being able to put that engine up on a workbench. I stripped my entire mower down to the frame and sandblasted the frame and repainted it with Rustoleum black. I also replaced the mower blade bearings. That thing will sit for the winter months with fuel stablizer in it and fire right up in the spring. I hooke a manual choke pull to over ride the full throttle start-ups in colder temps. The tractor gives all signs of outliving me.
that’s a good idea w the choke
You have a very good grasp of how to edit the video to tell a cogent story. I sense a decent number of hours spent editing.
well done.
thank you very much. I’m glad you noticed that because I spend many many hours and days editing videos. That’s why it takes me so long to put videos out. I might try and start cutting down on the editing so I can put videos out every other week or something like that but it’s also kind of hard working out of the small shop that I have. I have plans to build a bigger shop to help get more organized.
@@TheHomePros6221 You remind me very much of another one of my favourite channels...Watch Wes Work. Very educational AND fun to watch...like yours! :)
@@jt9498 that’s awesome I like watching wes as well
Put a little oil into those cylinders before trying to start.
I did but I lost a lot of footage and that was some of it
Great video, you ended up with a nice machine. Love your work.
Thank you😊👍
Always thought these wierd little tractors were so cool. When everything else had aircooled ultra basic engines, this thing stood out with its miniature car engine
For such a small mower. That thing is way overengineered.
Yes it is
@@TheHomePros6221 Honda, can't kill 'em. But they may go to sleep, 😴until you wake them up. For the record. The spider 🕷 goes, or that tractor is dead to me!!