Customers 30 Year Old Trash Makes Me TONS of Money! Giving Purpose Back to Abandoned Machines.
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- čas přidán 24. 01. 2024
- Today I restored a 30 year old barn find! Remember when they made our products to last more than a few seasons? I do! I love to find these machines and breath life back into them again!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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I live in Arkansas were are you located.
Your facial expressions once it started, ran and moved were priceless. That is why you are known as Chickanic. You are a chick that is a mechanic and not a parts changer. If it can be repaired, repair it. You don’t just change parts and hope that fixes the problem. You’re old school Bre! Great informative video.
Aw! Thanks!
@@Chickanic Yes there are parts changers and then there are Mechanics - Chickanic !
There’s a fine line between a hoarder and a repair shop.
As my wife of 41 years is fond of saying," It takes a little longer for old girls to warm up!".
Knowing how to fix small engines and lawnmower repair is a great side hustle. I love learning from your videos. I'm old and believe in fixing things as opposed to replacing them.
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The effects of the great depression never wear off. My parents and grandparents had been thru it and raised me that if all else fails and it can't be fixed, take it apart and save all the hardware and good parts and scrap the busted stuff, if you. COULDN'T torch weld it back together with a wire coat-hanger
I am 50 miles north of Indianapolis and I’d love love watching your videos I am a 65-year-old female I love working on my mowers
I used to live in Tipton.
I live in Muncie.
I have family in Indy & Lafayette. ❤
South bend here
@BG-vq9fd I have nieces and a nephew in Frankton
That Briggs engine was built in Milwaukee, WI. The Cylinder, Head, sump, and Crank were machined in Dept. 394. I was one of the Supervisors in that department we took much pride in machining those parts. I retired in 1997 they gave us older employees and offer we couldn't refuse.
Too cool!
While machining heads and block, you should have mentioned to design team…”hey!, we need another head bolt between cylinder and pushrod passage”🤷♂️😆
@@Chickanic... Are your starter drives actually Bendix brand, or are you just going with the name?
Waking up a dormant engine is a great feeling.
The concept of watching someone fix an old lawnmower sounds incredibly boring and yet I watched the whole thing and was entertained the entire time. Great job as always.
Good job magic fingers. 👍
Bernie Mac I saying the best looking mechanic I've ever seen and smart . I'm a big fan retired and working in my own backyard . God bless you my dear... And I'm your biggest fan...❤ 🐝 BizzyBee 🐝
That Craftsman tractor was well cared for. What a beauty!
You have saved me a lot of money and time. Keep it going
Its always cool to bring an old beast back to life.
Truth!
I totally get your comment on one thing after the other. My grandpa just bought this exact machine for $300. I’ve put new spindles, pulleys, fixed electrical issues…and things just keep going wrong.
When not in use keep machines indoors i find that is one of the secrets to longevity 😊❤
And clean deck. Then ray light coat nwd. 40😊😊
There is absolutely no way she can do that
It is always a good idea to add a fuel shut off valve in the line between the filter and the fuel tank , it's insurance against fuel entering the sump and makes changing the filter easier .
Agree, and replace the entire fuel line. .after 30 years the inner fuel hose starts to deteriorate and will clog your filter(you DO have a filter..??) Ask me how I know...😊
Damn that's a good looking 30-year-old lawn tractor. You're right it was garage kept guaranteed😊
At least in a shed out of rain with periodic. Cleanups
Buddy had 3 of these from late 80to mid 90s. One wood get week so he went out bought new one...durable😊😊
Many Troubles Daily as Taryl always says 😁 That Backfire scared the crap out of me I wasnt ready for that 😁
the only thing better than seeing a good old machine saved from the dump is seeing a lovely lady do it. thanks.
thanks Bre i love this video.
I ALWAYS install a fuel shutoff valve on these riders! I've helped out multiple neighbors who had the crankcase full of gasoline due to the needle/seat not completely sealing and that secondary anti-backfire fuel cutoff solenoid also not sealing perfectly.
Yup! This one is definitely getting a shut off. As soon as I figure out where they are. lol
@@ChickanicHaving moved a little over a year ago, after being in the same house and garage for 25 years, I can relate to this! I just had to order some headlight bulbs for one of my cars, because I can't find the box of 20 or so of them that I have in the new garage . . . somewhere.
@@Chickanic *_It doesn't make sense to me that manufacturers do not install fuel shut off valves on brand new gas-powered small engine equipment. I assume it's the same reason why cell phone manufacturers sell new phones w/out protective cases already included: money/added profit?_*
I just got a 1992 Murray 40” cut for free. Just went through it. Now it runs,drives and mows. I try and sell my mowers and get a trade in so I can keep the process going.
I'm a long time mechanic and the best product for removing varnish and stubborn gunk from carburetors is genuine Subaru upper engine cleaner. I got lucky a few years ago and had a box of it given to me and I use it to de-carbon two & four stroke engine combustion chambers, carburetor cleaning and diesel engine inlet manifolds.
Nice to see old machinery given a second chance, build quality was better then
More satisfaction fixing and getting old stuff running than just buying a new one. Since of accomplishment?
since ≠ sense
Got it, thanks. @@andyroid5028
I do this as a hobby too, but nowadays it seems like its increasingly harder to find good giveaways. Either too many have entered the hobby or people want ridiculous money for their non-running equipment. I've already learned the lesson to never pay for non-running equipment.
Or you run into the guy that is convinced that it's worth new price even though it's been sitting in the same place for so long it has its own ecosystem. I know one guy that has a bad case of "SOMEDAY-ITIS". You know the type, "I'll get around to fix it someday." Some of his stuff has been sitting for twenty years or more.
No lowballs, I know what I got
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I hope Ron got his hip done! Best thing I ever did even though it took some time heal. Keep rocking the videos!
We get the MRI today! Thanks so much for asking! I can't wait for him to get some relief.
Great! Ya it's no fun
My wife had a hip replacement two years ago. She’s doing great, this is a life changer. Getting ready to make the last payment!
IT'S ALIVE! Congratulations on you success thus far.
It's always a pleasure to hear a start up after all the hard work. Good job Bre.
Another great video Bre of turning "trash into treasure". Love it
Thanks Darlin'!
I grew up with a toro mower that lasted over 30 years. The mower finally died in 1980. My parents bought a craftsman then. It died in 1996, from the deck rotting out. I bought a Toro Recycler in 1996 that will still start within 3 pulls. It isn't used often as I now have a tractor, but I keep it in running order.
My mother in law gave me a Craftsman LT1000 20 years ago and I still use it. I have replaced the spindles twice because I use it as a brush hog. That thing is built like a tank.
I have an old LT1000 too that the reverse gear won't engage. It's not in great shape from sitting but the deck is still like new. It's far stronger and thicker than the one on my newer Toro Z-Turn. I have been eyeing up how to modify the deck from the LT1000 to fit the Toro, as the deck on it is rotted out.
Bre, you had $200.00 worth of LABOR into that carb.😮
For heavy varnish you can soak it in the gallon can of Berryman Chem-Dip. After soaking over night it will look brand new. It cleans jets and everything but it will destroy all rubber o-rings
I did not have any doubt you would get this running without spending a $$$ for parts. Nice work. Any of my equipment under 25 yr is new for me. Had to stop buying and picking up non working units , my bone yard is full. I have a full summers work waiting for me.
Stay well, Joe Z
I had one of these 30 yrs ago ran forever until my stepson used it as a hot rod ! He destroyed it . I did buy a new twin cylinder 20+ horsepower to replace it,mit also ran good until I sold the house and gave it away . Thanks for what you do!
I have and love these shelving units. It's been several years since I bought them last, but the manufacturer had an option to buy additional shelves and retention clips to add more shelves per rolling unit.
I'll have to check into that! Thanks!
Hey, it’s 30 yrs old, but not over the hill yet. Great job.
love it! I bought this exact same Craftsman as my first mower 30 years ago and it still runs like a beast now. I baby this thing. Thanks for the tips !!
That is awesome!
before you start to take everything apart put the air cleaner on some carburetors need that little air resistance to work properly
I get TONS of small machines from our recycling center its unreal what others throw away.
You might want to get you some lacquer thinner to soak those parts in. Works good for me.
There was a time in my life that a 30yo engine would have points. Time flies
I have a 1999 craftsman with a 15.5 Kohler engine and it has been a great mower and it’s still mowing like she should the only thing I have replaced is the coil and two spark plugs that’s it and the 42” cut is still in working shape
Not sure it applies but some motorcycles need the whole airbox and filter installed to run well. Too lean without them.
It's always rewarding to get some of this old junk to function like it's supposed to again. It's even better when you can get it into the hands of someone that needs it but can't afford the new price.
Not really surprised it's got life left in it. Briggs motor, and anything I ever owned with the Craftsman name was always top notch.....especially 30 years ago. Great video, I've done lots of work on these small tractor/mowers, mostly John Deere and Jacobsen
Wd-40 works great cleaning and soaking
Love the revival
Maybe with the air cleaner install it'll run better. Probably running a little lean without the air filter.
Agreed, that could definitely be a possible cause of the surging.
For a carb with hardened varnish, try a PineSol solution in your ultrasonic cleaner. Don't let it go too long or it will discolor some metal surfaces. Fill the tub with water and put the carb and cleaning solution in a glass jar. The ultrasonic waves will pass right through the glass and the cleaner is ready to go for next time.
Yes a good solution would have cleaned the bowl too.
Simple Green Extreme Aviation formula works well.
I had great resuts with Chem-Dip !
First thing...spin that crankshaft to make sure its not locked down and check for spark....drop that varnished carb in some flouric acid mag and wire wheel cleaner...buy it by the gallon...soak it scrub it and hose it off with water...piano wire works great on jets...brake cleaner or lacquer thinner works better than crappy carb cleaner...spray clean carb w/ WD-40. Buy lacquer thinner in a 5 gallon container, WD-40 by the gallon...use quart bottle plastic sprayer. Saves TONS of money for your shop...Shop owner operator 38+ year auto master tech.
Run the exact mower for years, still running when I gave it away! I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it, but it was not good on a hill. Almost turned it over a couple of times. Upgraded to a JD X730 54” deck with 54”hydraulic plow 😊
I love flipping mowers!
Clean carbs by soaking overnight in Gunk Hydo Seal( it's reusable). Don't poke jets with welding tip cleaners. Use compressed air to blow out. Enjoyed this video!
I always install a fuel shutoff valve on riding mowers with gravity flow fuel tanks,
This is the stuff that got me watching Steves small engine. He doesn't do much of this anymore.
My Homelite aluminum deck mulcher is going on 31 years this season! Good ol’ Briggs and Stratton engine. Just normal maintenance that I learned myself from taking small engine classes at the local high school. Always learning new tricks from watching Chickanic!
I bought a Craftsman rider about 30, 31 years ago, the old guy that bought it from me..well, his son is still using it.
Genuine Cuban music . . . .NICE,
clip can be easily put back in place with a little bit bigger socket and slam of hammer and no special tools needed :)
U go girl excellent I learned a ton thanx 😊
Keep up the good work.
My brothers wife's brother owns Blevins tinker shop , I work on mowers now and then when I can , Kool videos
I love watching a carb rebuild with Chet Atkins playing!
Enjoyed this video thanks Bre. It amazes me what people throw out. Repairing or breaking for parts is much better than landfill.
Love to see the trash to treasure videos. You have tons of content under that tarp. More of these videos please.
I have one just like it only thing I have ever done was replace blades change oil and filters a new DIEHARD BATTERY every 5 years and I replaced the original belts one year proactively. Wish my seat was in that good of shape
Great videos. They are so helpful in making repairs. Any thouhgt about putting your shelving say 4 inches apart and securing wheels so you can pull entire shelf unit out like drawers. That way you can get extra space and still have access to parts.
Great job on the rider Bre! There is a method to your madness!👍
I have the same lawn mower, from 1997, after two decks rotting off, I put a snow blade on it this past summer, been using it to remove snow, it still runs good, I always like Craftsman because of buying parts easy. I bought a John Deer in its place, the manual don.t even show the parts list.
I just love watching you that you you know the excitement you get out of getting things done and all that you're very good and I watch all your your clicks on that but I want to make a comment that when you were that busy and you can't look around you're busier than a cat in the sandbox after eating a bar and slacks
It's the charge cards , have one at all big stores,
Good job Girl! Surging = idle jet issues... Old Machines are much better than new fangled plastic junk!
Like Mikewater1958 said, putting the air filter on it could help the surging issue by restricting the air flow thus resulting in a richer mix. Another possible thing to look at would be the governor spring. If the mower is 30 years old, that spring may be a bit sprung. A new spring might give it the ability to even out the throttle. Keep up the great work! Love watching your videos!
Keep on fixing the old good stuff!👍
My husvarna done that surging,I put in new battery,and it fixed it....I was jumping it off for couple years and battery was good enough,but this season I jumped it with jump box and it started surging,I left box on it for few and I noticed it was doing little better,so I went and replaced battery with new one and bam,fixed it...
Nairlee dropped me beer ITS WORKIN WHEN THE NIPPLES COME ALL THE WAY OUT damn straight it is
If you use a deep socket that just fits over the starter shaft, you can use that to drive the snap ring on.
You can use chem dip or you can use lacquer thinner for the varnish
That carb is one I would stick on the shelf for a later day, and get one off one of the other engines in the woods out back.
I have used acetone to deal with varnish. You should be able to purchase it at a hardware store in various quantities. I like how you get animated when it goes according to plan and Thanks for the videos
I've got a craftsman 18 horse riding mower that was made in the late 70s early 80s that I still use today runs like New
Thanks
I had a $15 knock off China carb on my 2006 Cub Cadet 46' and it was just junk. Wouldn't even start after a week. My original carb still ran good but started to leak all over the place from 16 years. New OEM carb was $135 so instead of dealing with rebuild kits and hoping for the best I spent the $135. Runs wonderful now. My mower is only worth $600 but money well spent still. I actually have 2 Cub's of the same model one is my backup and the previous owner sold it because it did that same engine surging deal. New carb, no more surging.
Well a fixed riding lawnmower ready for sale get all of fixed and sold cash for you new shop👍😎
I miss my self propelled lawnboy. It was great for a big lawn. Now a much smaller lawn, I have a P brand, with a Honda engine. I keep up with the maintenance myself, and it starts great. However, it does the "pulse " . It goes faster, slower, I'll have to check out more of your videos to get the fix.
Smart lady
Gasoline in engine oil, it used to be that a lot of airplanes that operated in the north had an oil dilution system. Before you shut down the engine, it would pump gasoline into the engine oil while idling, to thin the oil out. that made starting the next morning in the cold a lot easier. the gasoline would evaporate off pretty quickly as the engine warmed up.
This lady can fix anything but the break of day and a broken heart. And that's the truth.
I "inherited" one just like this a few years ago. It acted very similar to yours after it started. Adjusted the valves and wa la it ran like a champ. After few other minor issues that got fixed I've been doing a lot of acres with it every year since. Never been a craftsman fan but this one has served it's purpose since about 2019.
Wa la? Voila?
Hey Bre, love your videos. Heres a tip you may want to try. I do a lot of RC airplane nitro engines, and when they sit a long time, the varnish locks them solid. A small crockpot with generic automotive antifreeze in it. Rubber or plastic will get destroyed, but if you put only metal (carb body, etc) in a basket & cook it on low for a few hours, it comes out looking like brand new. I was skeptical too until i tried it. Works better than ultrasonic IMHO. Keep putting out the great videos.
Having it start is a great feeling isn't it!
Chickanic, put on your Oakley saftey glasses.
i wish my shop would implement that 15yr rule. im constantly working on stuff from the 80's and taken apart and in a box. guess whos fixing there headache THIS GUY
Omg. Soo many!
TY for Sharing
Your Awesome thanks for the video
I have this mower but mine is a 97 model. I've repaired it a few times, even replaced the deck pan 8 or 10 years ago because I liked it so much. Three years ago it survived a garage fire but not well and it is ugly to look at. I fixed it enough to mow my lawn and ran it another two years because I couldn't see spending two to three thousand dollars to replace it. It still runs but has issues leaking oil and the transmission is now failing. So I bought another Craftsman from a friend that is only 17 years old. Great machines.
I got a john deere 240 older that your craftsman runs till this day bought at a flea market by my grandfather. it's been beaten and abused 34 years just won't die it breaks simple stuff but won't quit