Free Broken John Deere 318 Garden Tractor

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Dan a subscriber to my channel contacted me about his john deere 318 garden tractor that broke down on the side of his house and asked me if i would want it for making a video, well I sure would, so lets go get it and see what failed and what it will take to bring it bake into service.please say a thank you to Dan for donating us this great machine.

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  • @thientamtai3066
    @thientamtai3066 Před 4 lety +9

    I can't ever thanks enough you sir, just about 3 weeks watching your videos, I had fixed all my 3 walking lawnmowers, 1 Muray tractor, 1chainsaw and 2 trimmers. Now I just have 1 more kid bike rider to do. Thanks abunch pro Mustie1. And I love your kindness and joyful laugh!!!

  • @motogordo1903
    @motogordo1903 Před 4 lety +20

    Ok, who else busted out laughing when the owner came around with the Kubota? 😂🤣🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @randywheeler3236
    @randywheeler3236 Před 5 lety +21

    Just finished two cups of coffee watching the video, now I can start my Sunday morning chores. Have a great day everybody!!!

    • @csmihaly
      @csmihaly Před 5 lety

      I was late from work... Like late, late, ....

  • @1dennissparacio
    @1dennissparacio Před rokem +2

    I currently have a 1984 John deere 318 mower with the tilt dump material collection system and blower. It works amazing. The original Onan 18 horse motor quit so I had to replace the engine with the Briggs and Stratton Vanguard 24 horsepower direct fit replacement. Man that mower runs awesome and cuts a whole lotta grass. I had to repair the steering because it used to wander from left to right. I also replaced all the bearings on the deck, new idler pulley and spring, new gator blades, added super bright led Flood Beam Headlights, new electric clutch, all new kevlar belts on the pto and mower deck and variable pulley and half sheeves, new full bin indicator and bushing, new John Deere seat, 4 new tires, power steering hydraulic cylinder. So yes, I practically rebuilt the entire machine and it operates just like the day we purchased it. It was well worth it. You see, I'm old school like my father was, I'm not a fan of zero turns, I'd much rather cut grass the old fashioned way, might take a bit longer but I think it does a much better job and I'm used to it, being a farmer and all.........God Bless All...............

    • @3208catbird
      @3208catbird Před měsícem

      John Deere; Come on now! No greaseable zirk fitting on the mower deck pulleys.

  • @dapappacn
    @dapappacn Před 5 lety +337

    Thank you, Dan The Man, for providing us with material so we can watch Mustie1 in action.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 Před 5 lety +5

      yeah M1 should give this guy some major gratis repairs for his equipment seeing this one is a winner

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 Před 5 lety +2

      he's a good fella ;)

    • @dapappacn
      @dapappacn Před 5 lety +3

      @@throttlebottle5906 Yes, siree!

    • @corysavage609
      @corysavage609 Před rokem

      Thanks for the tractor, because we all love our mustie 1 videos on the good old CZcams!

  • @johnnygolden7401
    @johnnygolden7401 Před 5 lety +4

    Yes Thank You Dan! Does anyone else find themselves tilting their head to get a better angle on what is being shown such as trying to see that if the Choke was open or not. I do it all the time watching these!

  • @PeterBestel
    @PeterBestel Před 5 lety +30

    Lazy Sunday afternoon (in cloudy Scotland) and that's a pleasant hour's viewing sorted. Thanks Mustie.

    • @theone2be33
      @theone2be33 Před 5 lety +3

      Goodmorning Scotland! From America! 👍😎🇺🇸

    • @robertspires4767
      @robertspires4767 Před 5 lety

      Hi Peter: Where in Scotland? I've spent some time around Glasgow and Motherwell

    • @PeterBestel
      @PeterBestel Před 5 lety

      @@robertspires4767 South West corner, about 20 miles from Stranraer.

    • @roderickmacgregor4867
      @roderickmacgregor4867 Před 5 lety

      Peter Bestel never long enough though eh

    • @ROTAXD
      @ROTAXD Před 5 lety

      Peter Bestel what have you guys got for outdoor temps this time of year ?

  • @robertasleson5856
    @robertasleson5856 Před 3 lety +1

    I just was given a 318. Our past priest had mowed his own yard. He has retired and tractor has been sitting in a shed for 10 or 11 years. Battery dead and 2 flat front tires. New battery and one new front tire were put on. Took out spark plugs and turned engine over for 20-30 seconds. Sprayed carb cleaner in carb, put in plugs and turned it over. It sputtered and took off. I got it to run. I almost did a Mustie laugh! The tractor has 244 hours on it. It needs a good bath and scrubbing. I will be using your videos to help if I have any problems. Your videos are awesome!! Thanks!!!

    • @robertasleson5856
      @robertasleson5856 Před 3 lety

      I cleaned out the carb. The main jet will not loosen. I boogered up the head of the jet some trying to turn it. I even use penetrating oil to see if that would eat at the corrosion. How can I get the main jet out?

  • @Al-Fiallos
    @Al-Fiallos Před 5 lety +20

    Lol. What a coincidence, this spring I was gifted a John Deere 318 by my son's in-laws. They moved to Virginia from Pennsylvania and said I could have the JD 318 but that it did not run. Their nephew tried starting it but ended up tearing it apart and had to replace the starter (best guess he burnt it up cranking). Anyway, long story short, I used your very own trouble shooting process and got it running within 30 minutes! The only component that I replaced was the fuel filter - it was completely blocked. Thanks for being such a good and patient teacher.

  • @jeremymcauliff2510
    @jeremymcauliff2510 Před 5 lety +4

    Love my JD 322! The 318, 322 and 332 are all in the same series with the engine being the main difference. The 318 had an air-cooled Onan twin cylinder while the 322 and 332 were both liquid cooled 3 cylinder Yanmar engines. They were well-built tractors that are still in service today. Can't say that for most of the junk being built these days.

  • @firesafe8417
    @firesafe8417 Před 5 lety +9

    Thank you Mr. Dan for contributing to the channel..

  • @joeMW284
    @joeMW284 Před 5 lety +1

    My grandfather had one of those and used it for decades. He used to pull me around on the wagon as he'd mow the lawn. I loved it. I never realized how much more sophisticated these Deere garden tractors are compared to say, a craftsman.

  • @rogermayers1166
    @rogermayers1166 Před 5 lety +39

    Just got my coffee, open CZcams and see a new Mustie1 video, going to be a good day!

    • @ghibliinu6616
      @ghibliinu6616 Před 5 lety +3

      Absolutely!

    • @Ajaxaxxess
      @Ajaxaxxess Před 5 lety +3

      Exact same thing here buddy. Coffee,Cigrits and Mustie for breakfast.

    • @c0rpse1
      @c0rpse1 Před 5 lety +3

      same i just boiled up a spoon of heroin

    • @Steve_Just_Steve
      @Steve_Just_Steve Před 5 lety +1

      @@c0rpse1 careful not maul yourself with all that edge

    • @edwardhalpin7503
      @edwardhalpin7503 Před 5 lety +1

      @@c0rpse1 Oh dear! All God's creatures are special

  • @veebee284
    @veebee284 Před 5 lety +5

    Thanks, Dan. I have a JD 140 and a lot of this video series helped me with it. Different engines though. Mine is a Kohler 14 HP. These old John Deere tractors are very impressive and heavy and that helps it be pretty productive on the homestead. Cheers!!

  • @SkaterStimm
    @SkaterStimm Před 5 lety +4

    I will probably never need a tractor in my life, but the fuel tank, troubleshooting tips are so useful. I had no one to teach me this stuff growing up, and I never had access to anything other than my own VW bus to tinker on. Thank you so much for these videos!

  • @SWAMPHUNTER644
    @SWAMPHUNTER644 Před 5 lety +1

    Had a 318 many years. Sold it when the starter broke down. too expensive to repair for a 20 yr. old machine. If you put a snowblower on it, I recommend tire chains and weight on the rear end. I had a weight bar made with 2 one inch thick steel bars welded in a T, weight 75#. Drilled 2 holes to bolt to the tractor hitch and then 2 holes on the 50# one inch thick steel bar to fit 2 sturdy threaded rods to hold more plates. I could add 4 50# weight, usually used 2. Had wheel weight but with rear bars didn't really need them. If headed downhill on ice, could not back up without weight. I had a Curtis cab which I strongly recommend. A pulley let loose on the snowblower on the driveway with a foot of snow. Lost the halfmoon keystock and had to make a new one in the middle of a blizzard. Good tractor.

    • @SWAMPHUNTER644
      @SWAMPHUNTER644 Před 5 lety

      One more point on this comment. Extend the T out the back several inches and drill a hole for a hitch pin or clevis to tow if necessary.

  • @steveaustin4118
    @steveaustin4118 Před 5 lety +312

    Dan said he thinks it's the fuse but didn't try to fix it, maybe dan told his MRS it was knackered so he could get a new one :)

    • @bstarnes514
      @bstarnes514 Před 5 lety +22

      Hahaha this is usually my excuse to buy something new lol! 🤟

    • @-EC002-
      @-EC002- Před 5 lety +30

      My excuse is that it will cost more to repair than to replace it... Works every time ;)

    • @andreim841
      @andreim841 Před 5 lety +52

      @@-EC002- would cost you even less to not have a wife...

    • @danharold3087
      @danharold3087 Před 5 lety +3

      That 318 is a very good GT. Maybe more complex than he needed to mow. I imagine if he had a use for a GT he would have fixed it.

    • @jamesf9074
      @jamesf9074 Před 5 lety +19

      The fact he replaced it with a larger orange tractor tells me he just likes to play.

  • @kenthawkins2418
    @kenthawkins2418 Před 5 lety +2

    A 318...for FREE?!
    I could see a modern "JD" from Lowe's, etc., but a 318!
    Don't ever question Dan's love for you....😊

    • @hermancm
      @hermancm Před 5 lety

      Mustie seems to get a lot of equipment for free or nearly free. That’s a good thing If your making a living working on these things and maybe fixing others equipment too. Plus making CZcams videos. 👍😃

  • @ProlificInvention
    @ProlificInvention Před 5 lety +16

    Salute this fella for donating this tractor to you *Mustie1* I hope more viewers do the same, excellent videos!

  • @donsurlylyte
    @donsurlylyte Před 5 lety +6

    you the man Dan. I wish more guys would give a broken thing to somebody, rather than just scrapping out.

  • @kevinritchie9227
    @kevinritchie9227 Před 5 lety +102

    After sitting on the wet seat, the new channel name is 'Moistie1' lol. Another great video!

  • @Themechanic1
    @Themechanic1 Před 5 lety +15

    Hi my name is Louis.I seen almost all ur videos I saw one last night about where u talked about. My 2 cents on being a mechanic. I been a mechanic for 40 yrs I'm 56 .I ha back surgery in 99. Sorry to say it didn't work for me but being a mechanic is all I know it keeps me active. But like u said we need to know when to say I can't do that. But u know it's hard to say no I thinks. I just need to swallow my pride. Thank you for ur videos.I can watch them all day.

  • @octane613
    @octane613 Před 5 lety +3

    Now that's a lawn TRACTOR. It even has hydraulic steering! what a gem!

  • @dennisflanagan7599
    @dennisflanagan7599 Před 5 lety +1

    My 13year old son got a free 314 JD that was sitting for ever. Tune it up had it running in less than an hour. Nice find on the 318.

  • @garagedweller7159
    @garagedweller7159 Před 5 lety +12

    500 dollar tractor here any day as it was. Heck of a nice guy for giving it away,even smarter for buying a Kubota. Love my BX25.

  • @paulm.6437
    @paulm.6437 Před 4 lety +1

    Very good troubleshooting, and carburetion specialist.. You’re not afraid of tackling any small motor or engine.

  • @rayjones3212
    @rayjones3212 Před 5 lety +4

    Not only does the owl care less that you are there, but every time it turns its head back around and finds you still are, it turns it back - hoping! Of course you know we want a part 2 to the JD tractor repair. We always want to see what you are up to!

  • @walterhart4516
    @walterhart4516 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice vid, paused to check comms see what engine is in it. I have a 1968 JD 316 with front end loader attachment powered by 21hp twin Koehler. It’s doing same thing, won’t start dead everywhere. I’m confident after I finish this vid, I’ll have Lil John Deere Greene up and scooping shit in the corrals in no time. She is a total resto, just couldn’t get her to fire. Ready for assembly & contact!
    Thanks Mustie

    • @walterhart4516
      @walterhart4516 Před 2 lety

      Ha, mine was a give away too. Wouldn’t run, didn’t charge last time it did run. Caked and covered in 50 yrs of crud, broken carb, don’t know how it ran long enough to get in the condition it was. Came with JD implements a rear angled blade and a rototiller. They were hauling to dump.

  • @user-MRG1130
    @user-MRG1130 Před 5 lety +40

    I love knowing, that I’m not the only one who comes home from a long day at work, just to relax, by watching other ppl work! LoL, thank u guys and gals, all of us can’t be crazy, right? JK

  • @901ronnie
    @901ronnie Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you Dan - one of my favorite tractors and a very generous donation!

  • @countrylife6072
    @countrylife6072 Před 5 lety +6

    I like the long in depth videos with explanations, other YT channels make a 10min video and nothing is explained.

  • @gordbaker896
    @gordbaker896 Před 4 lety +1

    I know what happened to the seat! What a huge and well equipped Shop you have. Love the 19" Model A wheel electrical cord holder. The 14" Chevy Rally wheel (?) looks great too. Looked like a 1971 Wheel Horse donor gas tank. I just restored one. Some 10% Ethanol fuel will take care of the remainder of the water. Check Valve lash? Could be a later model Fuel Pump.

  • @eosjoe565
    @eosjoe565 Před 5 lety +13

    Wow... for only 677 hrs that 318 has led a hard life. Ridden hard and put away wet. :-)

    • @ShainAndrews
      @ShainAndrews Před 5 lety +2

      @kragseven In my experience departments have a few meticulous guys, and the remainder are good at politics, paperwork, and training.

    • @ROTAXD
      @ROTAXD Před 5 lety +3

      EOSJOE that thing has far more than 677 hours on it. That hour meter is clearly far newer than the rest of the machine...it also says Caterpillar on it.

    • @eosjoe565
      @eosjoe565 Před 5 lety +3

      @@ROTAXD Good eye! I assumed when he said the meter was working that it meant the hours were accurate. Bad assumption. :-)

    • @ROTAXD
      @ROTAXD Před 5 lety

      EOSJOE naw, I didn’t catch that it was a Cat hour meter until I read it in the comments myself lol. To me it just looked too clean compared to the rest of the machine.

    • @dufus2273
      @dufus2273 Před 5 lety

      abused

  • @trevorn9381
    @trevorn9381 Před 2 lety +1

    Back when I was a teen I used to mow grass for this wealthy old maid who lived on a farm down the road from us who had a well used Deere mower. I can't remember the number of the older one but it was from the 1970s and had a Kohler. It was using a lot of oil and she said it was worn out so she was going to buy a new one. The next time I went over to her house to mow grass I opened the garage door and there sat a brand new 318. I think I probably put 100 hours on that machine mowing her lawn before I went off to college at age 18. Shortly after I left for college she died and her nephew who lived out of state and is a wealthy medical doctor inherited the farm. He never lived there or rented the farm house, just rented the farmland to a tenant farmer who mowed the grass around the abandoned farm house a couple times a year with a bush hog. The last time I went over there and looked through the window of the garage that nearly new 318 was sitting right where I parked it back in 1991 with four flat tires.
    I called her nephew and told him I used to mow grass for her with that mower and inquired about buying it but was told that: "nothing over there is for sale." LOL

  • @douglasvandyke7666
    @douglasvandyke7666 Před 5 lety +3

    Very nice and informative. I have had a 318 since 1992 and usually do my own maintenance . This video has given me more confidence and a greater understanding of fuses and disassembly than I ever had before.. Thank you. I love your calm confidence on every issue. My Onan has 2000 hours and still going strong. Always kept inside. A dealer insists that I would like a foot hydrostatic control but I prefer the hand control when cutting sideways on some hills and shifting my weight.

  • @g2b233
    @g2b233 Před 5 lety +19

    Darren, your viewer just gifted you 1500.00 in the form of one of the most desired 300 series John Deere tractors; even in the condition that it's in now. Those 318's are so versatile that they are desired even with blown motors for a lot of money.
    My brother and I are well versed in 318 repair having owned one since 1991. Your 318 has led a tough life with, by the looks of it, very little maintenance. Yes, it needs some love but if you give it that "love" it'll reward with faithful service for years to come. The 318 Achille's heel is no maintenance on the Onan engine. Keep up with that and you'll be fine.
    Your battery light problem is indeed related to the front electric PTO: in essence, that PTO is connected to the crankshaft and if the PTO'S bearings are shot and are causing excessive drag, the PTO will draw too much current when it's on which will turn the light on as well as overheat wires causing the fuse to blow and in some cases taking out the PTO switch as well as the ignition switch. We had the same issue. A John Deere brand PTO is 700.00 but we replaced ours with an extreme brand PTO from eBay for 279.00 and the aftermarket works just like the original AND is not only serviceable but way cheaper.
    I have the electronic version of the service manual and will send you a copy if you want, just let me know.
    You have a great machine on your hands, maintain it and you'll be happy.
    George.

    • @danbasta3677
      @danbasta3677 Před 3 lety

      Has an Onan engine in it. Onan were picked up by Cummins and they scrapped all the Onan engine line.

  • @romansroad2007
    @romansroad2007 Před 5 lety +7

    You are a great guy and mechanic on working on things I love how you explain things to us on line like a teacher or buddy right next to ya

  • @davesmith2907
    @davesmith2907 Před 5 lety +2

    You got something here that's close to my heart . One of the best Deere ever made. Built like a tank & Made to work.... I know You will get her to going and working again.....

  • @johnnewson5039
    @johnnewson5039 Před 5 lety +12

    317k. it just keeps getting bigger and better. best wishes from the uk

  • @adamelam6385
    @adamelam6385 Před rokem

    I'm getting ready to change the deck belt on my 332. It's a beast. My wides grandpa bought it new in the late 80's and it has been mowing the same 1.5 acres for 35 years. Those old Yanmar Diesels are bullet proof.

  • @brianm7191
    @brianm7191 Před 5 lety +24

    Love the longer videos, nice work. Looking forward to see you finish this one off. Thanks !

  • @delcioussmile67
    @delcioussmile67 Před 5 lety

    52 yr old single woman here. Getting addicted to a nightly video to hear your even tone and precision in shop. I used to be a parts girl in Ford at age 14 and used microfiche, learned about smelly engines. Then to bumper to bumper same deal. It's a soothing place I guess for me in a shop. I could almost smell the gas in the coffee cup. I like your gig. And just so you know it's 12:54 am BC Canada on BC long weekend and I go to bed after you signed off. Nite nite.

  • @generaldisarray
    @generaldisarray Před 5 lety +65

    Great video, as always. I'd like to see a part 2 where you adjust the valves, check out that intake and do some cosmetics on it... You know you want to!!!

    • @edwardhalpin7503
      @edwardhalpin7503 Před 5 lety +4

      Mustie doesn't do clean! It's inefficient

    • @j.zingler6735
      @j.zingler6735 Před 5 lety +2

      @@edwardhalpin7503 :D

    • @Josh-vk9gs
      @Josh-vk9gs Před 5 lety +3

      I would like to see part 2!

    • @generaldisarray
      @generaldisarray Před 5 lety +4

      @George Nelson I think the 318 does, you need to remove the inlet and exhaust manifolds, then there are two plates on the top side of the engine, near the inlet/exhaust ports, that are held on with a single bolt each, pop them off and you have access to adjust the valves.

  • @5150mxVW
    @5150mxVW Před 5 lety +3

    I'm glad you have the room of the new shop to house all these projects , nice work and cool ending 👍

    • @mustie1
      @mustie1  Před 5 lety +1

      good luck on your road trip

  • @charliemelidosian8726
    @charliemelidosian8726 Před 5 lety +8

    It's a good Sunday when watch mustie one and a good cup of coffee.

  • @geraldhaggard7180
    @geraldhaggard7180 Před 5 lety +8

    I am an avid viewer, will have to say, l've learned a lot. Learned to maintain my mower, plus repair it recently. Thanks for your channel!!

  • @BruceNitroxpro
    @BruceNitroxpro Před 5 lety +4

    Such a pleasure watching someone having fun doing what he is imminently qualified to do with a chuckle! Great videos!

  • @Jeff_Pendleton
    @Jeff_Pendleton Před 5 lety +2

    I had a 318 for many years 52" snow blade, 46" deck. Seemed like I was always chasing some issue with it. Even had the engine professionally rebuilt. I don't expect you'll do that, but if you do, be sure to use the full-width cam bearings! Many kits provide 1/2 width that cause all kinds of problems. I finally gave mine a decent cosmetic restoration and sold it. I didn't really need that much tractor anyway.

  • @dannyj5688
    @dannyj5688 Před 5 lety +7

    Thanks Dan for providing Mustie another great project to entertain us Mustie fans

  • @enterthelegions
    @enterthelegions Před 5 lety +2

    Your will it run videos taught me so well that I fixed my old 15000 watt diesel generator all by myself . Pump , fuel lines , tank , dual injectors all cleaned and now it starts at half crank . Runs the entire house with 4 inverter 1.5 ton air cons . Thanks @mustie1

  • @niceguy2171
    @niceguy2171 Před 5 lety +5

    Great gift to the shop Dan, and those 318's, and those series of JD's are loved by people. Last early summer got one in a trade of multiple items, had not only some electrical issues, but the deck was bad like that one too, surprisingly the gas cap was still readable and the fuel system fairly clean on that one though. Got it straightened out, rebuilt the deck, and put it out and sold it the same day,lol Didn't have a snowblower, but did have a small blade, and a dethatcher/rake attachment w/it. Really nice owl, and those things will help w/the mice.

  • @Mr.NiceGuy80
    @Mr.NiceGuy80 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I'm picking up a running, mowing 318 tomorrow for $900. With a 3 point hitch. I'm pretty excited. I always wanted one of these old tractors.

  • @redwire2364
    @redwire2364 Před 5 lety +12

    I have worked on quite a few of the Onan engines. It sounds to me like you have an intake leak. Check the intake to cylinder block gaskets too. These engines are notorious for burning them out. Just some friendly advice. Love your videos. Thanks

  • @MichelClavette
    @MichelClavette Před 5 lety +4

    As always, great video! The 318s with the Onan engine is a beast only short to the 332 with Yanmar 3Cyl diesel. I have had a 1992 model 318 since 2000 and aside from filters, belts, oil and grease, it has been running strong!

  • @gepettoe
    @gepettoe Před 5 lety +64

    The only thing I hate about your videos Sir is when its over! Great vid.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 Před 5 lety

      this one a little long but good content .............................to be continued

    • @marcijunebug
      @marcijunebug Před 5 lety +2

      Steven Kokinda truth

  • @coryadams2054
    @coryadams2054 Před 4 lety

    I just sold my 1984 316 Onan last year for $2500 to a person who knew what it was. Two common problems, the battery light would come on if not at full throttle. I think connections to power switch causing that. The intake manifold will develop leaks along its body. Can be repaired with high temp gasket seal (grey in color). I really like your videos. Common sense approach to all problems and you don't mind showing your goofs. Make me want to go find some junk.

  • @toddkratzer7953
    @toddkratzer7953 Před 5 lety +10

    My 212 John Deere has been running good for 41 years with a Kohler engine.

    • @kennethbredow3098
      @kennethbredow3098 Před 5 lety +1

      The 212 is a GREAT TRACTOR ! I started working at a John Deere dealership in 1978, i set up and worked on plenty of them. I'm not crazy for the Onan engine in the 318, they cost to much to fix, but other than that the tractor was fine.

  • @normanfox4916
    @normanfox4916 Před rokem

    Enjoyed watching you work on the 318. May help me in the future because i do all my own work. Purchased my 318 new in 1986 and it has 2287 hours on it and uses very little oil. Got hard to start a couple years ago and I couldn't find an NOL pump so I put an electric pump on it and it starts like when it was brand new. Use it mainly for plowing snow and pulling wagons that are too heavy for the JD 345 now. This is one machine I will never get rid of.

  • @helicopterjohns
    @helicopterjohns Před 5 lety +5

    Hi,
    Really enjoy your videos. I just recently got one of those strap on head lamps. It is the cats meow. Wish I had one years ago. This is a TYPICAL John Deere. It takes you an hour to get all the shields and associated brackets off of them before you can even get to the issue at hand. I do similar type of work in my retirement. Enjoy the challenge of finding the particular issue and breathing life back into small engines.
    John

  • @RichardWinchesterold524
    @RichardWinchesterold524 Před 5 měsíci

    I love to watching you bring that old 318 back to life John Deere I'm a collector of old John Deere stuff and I've been trying to find a 318 for quite a while in my area it's hard I've been restoring an old 1970s John Deere snowblower 1980s push mower been looking for a writer for a while

    • @MichaelJHNC
      @MichaelJHNC Před 5 měsíci

      What area are you in? I’m in nc and they show up on marketplace here occasionally.

  • @Boemel
    @Boemel Před 5 lety +6

    I want one of these for my 30th birthday.
    Would love restoring it bit by bit.

    • @madman9404
      @madman9404 Před 5 lety +1

      I've got one for sale ten times better looking than this one. But,it needs a new valve seat

    • @tomtheplummer7322
      @tomtheplummer7322 Před 5 lety

      Want one for 60th birthday 🎂. Walk behind mower even self- propelled is getting to be a chore. I started as a kid with a push roto- reel mower. Boy turns man. Get strong, mow more lawns make more money 💴. When grass don’t grow, cuz no one had had pressure irrigation, it was time to bail and lift hay. Almost thinking lawn service when I walk by last year’s mowers on sale. Price point vs how long I could use it. Wow I never planned to get olde👴. Maybe a little I have more money than I can sanely spend. When I croak my kids will be wealthy and lazy.

    • @ghud6291
      @ghud6291 Před 5 lety

      30!!!😲😲😲

  • @g.n.6471
    @g.n.6471 Před 5 lety +3

    Mustie, love your videos! Don't ever be concerned about time. I could watch this stuff for hours.

  • @steelfist65
    @steelfist65 Před 5 lety +6

    I personally feel like the 318 was one of the best residential garden tractors John Deere ever made. We had one in our family for many years. Unfortunately, it was stolen, otherwise I'd still have it.

    • @timosullivan5165
      @timosullivan5165 Před 5 lety +3

      Who would steal a man's personal equipment, that's awfully low.

    • @steelfist65
      @steelfist65 Před 5 lety

      @@timosullivan5165 it's even more complicated as it was someone I trusted as a friend. Long story short, it was completely destroyed before it was recovered.

  • @impavid48
    @impavid48 Před 3 lety +1

    I like all your videos. On water in the tank, I would add 4 to 8 oz of methyl hydrate which will break the tension of the water and it will pass through the filter and carb no problem. You don't want water to freeze in your system if you're going to use the tractor in the winter.

  • @basecom70
    @basecom70 Před 5 lety +8

    Missed my carb soak in the ultrasonic but not needed. Enjoyed the video. Some issues with focus but love the new shop.

  • @moman0166
    @moman0166 Před 5 lety

    I have worked on so many JD 318 in my 69 years of life I can take one apart blindfolded. You have a 50” deep airflow mower deck and it’s worth rebuilding. Just go on eBay and get yourself new spindles and idlers then get new gauge wheels from Stens which are better than John Deere’s then get a new set of high lift blades. Re-level the mower deck with the front 1/4” lower than the back. By doing this the grass will reach 200 mph leaving the discharge. That mower deck does the best job of mowing since the introduction of the new high speed mower decks.

  • @grassman1502
    @grassman1502 Před 5 lety +3

    Mustie , The grill does remove separately from the Grill / Hood framework . You might need a putty knife to break it loose on the sides . It pulls straight out toward the front . Spring clips are all the holds it in place . I have a JD 332 with the same grillwork .

  • @tubeDude48
    @tubeDude48 Před 2 lety +1

    You were lucky to get your hands on a 318. There hard to come by since they were so popular. Finding parts can be hard.

  • @raymondmartinez994
    @raymondmartinez994 Před 5 lety +8

    Thanks for the video mustie1. After I started watching your videos over 2 years ago I started finding free stuff in my area and repairing it. Haven't made any money off of it i usually just give it to a family member. Its more of a therapeutic type thing for me. So thank you for your videos and keep up the good work!

    • @michaelanderson1859
      @michaelanderson1859 Před 5 lety +1

      I got a friend that keeps finding free stuff to work on and fix up that keeps bringing stuff to my yard. He doesn't fix any of it and sell or give away. Now Ive got a.courtesy motice and violation notice from Code Enforcement telling me to clean up the mess🤣

    • @michaelanderson1859
      @michaelanderson1859 Před 5 lety

      Because of all the crap my friend keeps bringing to my house and dumping, I cant get to my JD mower to work on it. Also have a broken taillight on the little utility trailer. The taillight is brand new. And hasnt even been used yet.

    • @red2965
      @red2965 Před 4 lety

      @@michaelanderson1859 🤣🤣🤣

  • @letsdothis9063
    @letsdothis9063 Před 2 lety +1

    I know where one of these is sitting next to a tree I'm someone's yard. I always slow down to get a better look.
    I have had a streak of bad luck lately, and don't really have the extra cash to make an offer. I have been putting my extra money into a gokart build for thw kids.
    There was also a John deere machine of about the same vintage at my grandmother's. Next time I go out there I'm going to see if it's still there.

  • @Woodwhore
    @Woodwhore Před 5 lety +4

    Mustie, spray wd40 or carb cleaner at the intake manifolds while its running to see if they leak. i made a gasket from a gasket sheet using the top halves of the manifold as a template.

  • @robertpage2927
    @robertpage2927 Před 2 lety

    Been doing carbs since the seventys still love watching them being done

  • @IHoboJunk
    @IHoboJunk Před 5 lety +4

    All I could think of watching this was "MAAA! Dad brought another beater home!" hahaha Thanks for the donation DanO'

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. Před 5 lety +1

    what a great mower find! certainly isnt the crappy Chinese john deers you buy a lowes these days. the last John deer riding mower i bought at lowes lasted 6 months, before the head gasket failed and the gas filler cap dry rotted and fell into the gas tank.

  • @lionreb
    @lionreb Před 5 lety +17

    I think that ordering a 90$ seat replacement is for Mustie a sing of complete confidence, so I knew at that point that the machine was going to be good. awesome owl...

  • @thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549

    Since I have been watching you for a very long time I've become better at trouble shooting my lawn equipment. I now go down the trouble shooting road as you chase the problem. Also being more patient. Thanks! I've learned to laugh more and growl less. LOL!

  • @muddyducker3336
    @muddyducker3336 Před 5 lety +3

    On my LT166 the pulse pump gives a pretty steady flow. You might not have enough pressure there...although it may correct itself once it gets primed up with some fresh fuel.

  • @jonminer9891
    @jonminer9891 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. I can't see how you remember where all the fussy little bits go. I would have to have a drawing showing where each one went, and some way to hold each bit in the proper place.

  • @bebo21072
    @bebo21072 Před 5 lety +5

    You got to bring it back sir!!!! So we can see it from the beginning to the end.😁😁😁

  • @amdg2023
    @amdg2023 Před 5 lety

    The Honda 3813 best riding mower on the planet, picked one up at yard sale for $200 and it's got no competition 30 years later.

  • @leadfootgarage
    @leadfootgarage Před 5 lety +9

    I've got an old 317 I use for my lawn and I've been offered $1000 for it. Crazy how many people want them and he gets it for free. Ha!

    • @gregolson5532
      @gregolson5532 Před 5 lety +2

      I have a couple 317's way better deal than a 318. No better deal than free though! They want $2-3000 for 318's in my neck of the woods. Got both 317's for under $900.

  • @Mate2Frio
    @Mate2Frio Před 5 lety +1

    Really like the 318 and the 332.

  • @ericbaker9546
    @ericbaker9546 Před 5 lety +10

    As always Darren, I watch all your videos. You have given me many tips along the way that I have used on my own things. Many thanks, Eric from Tamworth.

    • @Brandon-ch2ot
      @Brandon-ch2ot Před 5 lety +1

      My family has a house in Tamworth

    • @5wisher5weet
      @5wisher5weet Před 3 lety

      I flew to Tamworth from Melbourne one day for a 4 hour job....my old company must have either owed someone a favour or made a lot of money on that job

  • @manleybrittain1296
    @manleybrittain1296 Před 4 lety +1

    I had a 317 same tractor a year or two earlier and loved it I did a massive amount of work with it! I love the video bringing back good memories!

  • @Blazer02LS
    @Blazer02LS Před 5 lety +6

    Great tractor. If you need the service manual just yell. Have it in pdf.

  • @cartercurrie6529
    @cartercurrie6529 Před 3 lety +1

    Your knowledge is enviable, and it must be great to work in a shop with lifts and the tools needed to repair these machines.

  • @rev600hods
    @rev600hods Před 5 lety +9

    I've got a snowblower and cab with the weights and chains for a 318 if your interested ,in maine about 60 miles north of R peek.

  • @stevereinhart4067
    @stevereinhart4067 Před 5 lety

    The new shop is wonderful but I sure miss that old garage.

  • @tatomonticello520
    @tatomonticello520 Před 5 lety +5

    Nothing better on Sunday morning two eggs two bacon two toast And1 mustie1 video

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 Před 5 lety

      .and I have the BIG BREAKFAST too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @josephballard8404
    @josephballard8404 Před 3 lety +1

    Is it weird that I get excited when you use your rubber hose plyers??? Growing up I didn't have fancy tools like that...my dad would always use a flat screw driver and pry the hose off...you're my hero!

  • @66Oliver
    @66Oliver Před 5 lety +11

    Those are one tough ass tractor. Once that Onan runs, it’ll never quit. That has a P218G electronic ignition engine. From what I can see, it’s a 1987. Looks to be an original. I noticed towards the end, your idle is way to low. RPM should range from 700(idle) - 3500(max).

  • @robertheinkel6225
    @robertheinkel6225 Před 5 lety +2

    The tow position, just opens up a relief valve to allow the hydro to rotate without building pressure. Sometimes the valve will stick open, and it will not move under engine power. They can sometimes be removed, freed up and reused.

  • @TheDisorderly1
    @TheDisorderly1 Před 5 lety +3

    I'd like to see the whole video of fixing this tractor up. I would suggest trying to find a set of tire chains for it too.

  • @danhard8440
    @danhard8440 Před 5 lety

    thanks Dan for the donation for a episode and also this is the exact tractor I have been looking for to put a snow blower attachment on it for me and my elderly neighbors but I'm not a man of money lol

  • @markcasper9886
    @markcasper9886 Před 5 lety +3

    Sweet work Mustie, I would like to see another video on that one, make a part 2 please.

  • @mykee426
    @mykee426 Před 4 lety

    Ive got a 318. Love it! Never gives me a problem. I put dual exhaust stacks on it 😎

    • @mykee426
      @mykee426 Před 4 lety

      Possibly for sale now due to this pandemic bullshit and losing my job. Central Illinois. If the price is right I will let it go.

  • @countrylife6072
    @countrylife6072 Před 5 lety +18

    I would fix and keep the deck even if you don't plan to mow with it, that way when/if you decide to sell the tractor it will have more value.

  • @nigellewis4686
    @nigellewis4686 Před 4 lety

    I'm watching from England I use to work on machinery wow what a collection

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 Před 5 lety +26

    Lilly: "When are we going home?"

  •  Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the lesson! Awesome Sunday evening here in Sweden.