I had to subscribe just because you probally don't know how rare of a young man you are. The kid's I know around your age would never take on a project like that especially for a tiller. I'm sure your parent's are proud of you. I just picked up a 1978 troy bilt tiller , the motor is shot but im rebuilding everything else.Good luck if you ever have too take the wheels off.
I've got an early 80 model Horse I bought for $75.00. Been sitting outside for years. No compression, no spark,bad gas. New aftermarket carb,New magneto, pulled head and freed stuck intake valve. Runs great!!! Less than 200 dollars total in it. Awesome machine
Mechanical knowledge,uses wd 40 wears carhart bib overalls,owns a Troy built horse and to top it off carries a revolver.Man after my own heart. My 80’s vintage Troy built p.t.o. Horse has a Briggs and Stratton 7 horse with the cast iron cylinder and strange as it may sound uses the exact same fuel tank.I just love bringing back stuff from the dead
....too cool how you let it run along by itself in the field......I also remember the old days when there was no recoil starter....you had a pulley and a notch in it....most modern folks have no clue about that....I have 4 Horses quite by accident....slowly going through them....I tend to be compulsive in all things....hence 4 old Horses....
When trying to start ANY engine that hasn't ran in a while, don't fight it. Just get a propane torch, crack the valve to let the gas out then have some one pulling the rope and it will srart and run on the propane. A ole guy taught me that trick when i was younger, about 60+ years ago. The ole guys have many tricks up their sleeves.
........WORST part of restoring an old one is the price of the tires....wow, for two tires and tubes, if you install tubes is a set of tubes and tires cost right at 100 bucks....I've bought several sets of them.......they are awesome machines. When I was a kid in about 1974 my grandmother ordered one to use on the farm. I went out and unpacked and assembled it. Bad ass machines....they used that tiller for 40 years....came with a Tecumseh motor and later they put a new motor on it when the first one wore out....everyone in the family used that tiller. Grandparents died and I've been wondering where that tiller is now. I think it was sold on their farm sale.
Nice video! I'm working on one right now and will put the video on my channel in a day or two. The one I got was converted to a Harbor Freight Predator motor before I got it. It was a hot mess, but an adventure to try to get working right. Thanks for the vid.
Most of the time I ended up doing a valve job and adjustment of lash besides carb plug and pull rope plus it AllWAYS has to have tank clean on everything setting for a while
I haven't caught your name young man but I see that you have tha fever. I fixed my first riding mower when I was 8 years old. I am now 60 and have returned to the world of small engine repair. It can also earn your a good 2nd income or even a living if you can get enough customers under you. Drive on young man and always be ready to learn from the old guys...
I have a 79 troy bilt with brigs motor I need to get new rings for it because it builds compression very slowly but they were probably worn out from working in the field for 20+ years
Most small engine carbs were gravity fed until they started using vacuum fuel pumps. You have that gas line running over the top of the tank instead of level or downhill...🤔
pretty much, i do a lot of diesel and construction equipment mechanics too, on top of cars. trying to get my own garage yes, I recently repowered one with a new ohv kohler.
Excellent job, man! I have a 1983 Troy-Bilt Horse tiller repowered with a Briggs 850 Series engine. But I’ve always been a huge fan of Tecumseh engines starting back in the early/mid 70’s when we were kids with our go karts. Besides the carbs on the being finicky when dirty, they always seemed to have more torque than a Briggs of the same HP. And is that a Ruger Single Six or Blackhawk I see in your front pocket? 👍🏼👍🏼
Young man, you’re the kind of man that would make a father proud. Well done.
Way to go! Imagine you are happy with this one.
I had to subscribe just because you probally don't know how rare of a young man you are. The kid's I know around your age would never take on a project like that especially for a tiller. I'm sure your parent's are proud of you. I just picked up a 1978 troy bilt tiller , the motor is shot but im rebuilding everything else.Good luck if you ever have too take the wheels off.
I've got an early 80 model Horse I bought for $75.00. Been sitting outside for years. No compression, no spark,bad gas.
New aftermarket carb,New magneto, pulled head and freed stuck intake valve. Runs great!!! Less than 200 dollars total in it. Awesome machine
Good for you young man. Dig in what ever comes ! You will learn on every thing you tackle. Well done!
Mechanical knowledge,uses wd 40 wears carhart bib overalls,owns a Troy built horse and to top it off carries a revolver.Man after my own heart. My 80’s vintage Troy built p.t.o. Horse has a Briggs and Stratton 7 horse with the cast iron cylinder and strange as it may sound uses the exact same fuel tank.I just love bringing back stuff from the dead
....too cool how you let it run along by itself in the field......I also remember the old days when there was no recoil starter....you had a pulley and a notch in it....most modern folks have no clue about that....I have 4 Horses quite by accident....slowly going through them....I tend to be compulsive in all things....hence 4 old Horses....
Just found you. Great job. Subbed.
Good job! Glad to see you brought it back to life!
That is a hard-working Feller and I like it
When trying to start ANY engine that hasn't ran in a while, don't fight it.
Just get a propane torch, crack the valve to let the gas out then have some one pulling the rope and it will srart and run on the propane. A ole guy taught me that trick when i was younger, about 60+ years ago.
The ole guys have many tricks up their sleeves.
Oh, please, get a proper holster for that pistol! It only takes one crazy accident . . . Great video, good job on the tiller.
It's a revolver an it was in a holster in my pocket
That was a really good video, I’m glad to see that you don’t give up, that’s a rarity today, carry-on soldier ! “You have a new subscriber “
Glad you enjoyed it!
Would make you a great garden tractor and having a garden is just smart to teach kids how to raise food and animals
That gas line is gravity fed,take it off top of gas tank
good job tuning it to take a load
My first one had a stuck valve, once I freed it it started right up !
Commenting because that's a great find. Heading to your page now to hopefully see the final product.
Great video, those old Troy Bilt tillers are worth fixing up.
I saw your lawn boy cold start video and then channel trailer, awesome channel and content, I had to subscribe immediately.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
Very impressive! Wish I had one. Great job!
Great job young man. My father had one just like this years ago!
........WORST part of restoring an old one is the price of the tires....wow, for two tires and tubes, if you install tubes is a set of tubes and tires cost right at 100 bucks....I've bought several sets of them.......they are awesome machines. When I was a kid in about 1974 my grandmother ordered one to use on the farm. I went out and unpacked and assembled it. Bad ass machines....they used that tiller for 40 years....came with a Tecumseh motor and later they put a new motor on it when the first one wore out....everyone in the family used that tiller. Grandparents died and I've been wondering where that tiller is now. I think it was sold on their farm sale.
No tubes airless
I brought two brand new diggers for $65 tubeless
@@joebird1400 ...yea, right tubeless is standard, but sometimes you have to add tubes in certain circumstances....don't nitpick....
I was surprised at the cost to
Nice video! I'm working on one right now and will put the video on my channel in a day or two. The one I got was converted to a Harbor Freight Predator motor before I got it. It was a hot mess, but an adventure to try to get working right. Thanks for the vid.
Be a nice garden this spring.
Most of the time I ended up doing a valve job and adjustment of lash besides carb plug and pull rope plus it AllWAYS has to have tank clean on everything setting for a while
Clean carburetor for run
I haven't caught your name young man but I see that you have tha fever. I fixed my first riding mower when I was 8 years old. I am now 60 and have returned to the world of small engine repair. It can also earn your a good 2nd income or even a living if you can get enough customers under you. Drive on young man and always be ready to learn from the old guys...
Cool video Donald and a great find.
Tecumseh is pronounced "Te-cump-sa"
Glad you liked it and thanks for the proper pronunciation.
@@truckandtractorgarage740 not so nice carhartt bibs
@@petercyr6287 I didn't ask for your opinion of my choice of clothes.👍
@@truckandtractorgarage740 OK I GOT THE SAME BIB AND CARHARTT JACKET
Lot of people bought them but most have not been used that much and there well worth rebuilding
Nice!
I have a 79 troy bilt with brigs motor I need to get new rings for it because it builds compression very slowly but they were probably worn out from working in the field for 20+ years
You could try to put some wd40 in the cylinder and let it soak overnight. May help give the rings s little more life.
38 s and w !
Most small engine carbs were gravity fed until they started using vacuum fuel pumps. You have that gas line running over the top of the tank instead of level or downhill...🤔
Not the original tank......should be a metal tank on top of the motor..... has a vacuum fuel pump on it now.
I know it is a year or two later but great job man
👍👍👍👍
I cant help but notice..........is that a revolver grip hanging out of your pocket?
gotta stay ready so you dont have to get ready.
@@davesilvia9711 Agreed. just not used to seeing a young man carry a revolver. I think its awesome.
@@mckimmy30k i keep a pistol, never know when some wild critter will come poppin out of the bush
@@davesilvia9711 good stuff. Harvest the meat cook it over a fire while working on your equipment. Great video btw.
No one Robb’s a person who don’t have a job
In Texas we all carry at shops and stores
Nice job! If you ever sell, lemme know.
Are you planning on keeping it or flipping it.
Keeping it.
Its the carburetor - old gas / dirty
Are you doing this full time now? I swapped out the OEM engine with one of the Honda clones and it's a better machine for it!
pretty much, i do a lot of diesel and construction equipment mechanics too, on top of cars. trying to get my own garage yes, I recently repowered one with a new ohv kohler.
AND.."Nice Hat"....(safety glasses????)
Mr Denis from school? Yes, I didn't have them
@@truckandtractorgarage740 Points off, dude!!! Be the GUY who gets people to wear them!!
@@truckandtractorgarage740 SACHS Dolmar chainsaw is yours if you want it. Needs MORE carb work. ping my school email.
Some people would ask...we are men dude
WD 40 will evaporate pretty fast leaving no lubrication.
Troy built horse?
Yes
Mice in cover and nest
If it don't work I'll shoot it lol!!
Excellent job, man! I have a 1983 Troy-Bilt Horse tiller repowered with a Briggs 850 Series engine. But I’ve always been a huge fan of Tecumseh engines starting back in the early/mid 70’s when we were kids with our go karts. Besides the carbs on the being finicky when dirty, they always seemed to have more torque than a Briggs of the same HP. And is that a Ruger Single Six or Blackhawk I see in your front pocket? 👍🏼👍🏼
Is that a gun in your pocket? Must be some nasty neighbours around there.
Snakes and bears are about the only neighbors I've got lol