Flipping Lawn Mowers For Profit
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In today's video, I troubleshoot 9 different problems with a free Craftsman lawn mower and determine if it's worth a refurbishment or just use it for parts
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Since you had most the needed parts on hand, it was worth the flip:-)
If you plan on flipping any kind of equipment, building yourself a used parts inventory is a must. Otherwise, buying new parts are just going to eat any profit. Thanks for watching. Cheers
@@brantsmallenginerepairs Yep I am noticing that as I watch these small engine flippers, they all seem to have a mini backyard mower salvage yard to pull common parts from. For now, I am just looking for the “ran last summer” specials that just need a carb clean or kit, oil changed, cleaned and resale.
Initially I had my doubts but you are resourceful, patient and have spare parts so yes it was worth it. You also did a good job!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
I enjoyed the video. 120 is about top $$ for that in my area during peak season. Nice work
Prices for used stuff is going through the roof here these days. Lawn mowers that look like the before are selling for $120. I could probably get more for them but I like to keep the price reasonable and move them quick. I take pride in my product and hopefully people see the value. Cheers
Yes, well worth the time to fix it so it will cut another day... quantum engines seem to be robust... I run one myself with a primer and have no issues. That was a Tecumseh gas cap on there and aside from shoving a rolled up sock in there I guess it worked along with the tape. lol Clearly the previous owner had no clue. Great vid! 👍
Thanks Don. It's pretty amazing how people "maintain" their equipment. I actually had one come in not long ago that had a stick for an oil dipstick. That made me chuckle. Cheers man.
Normally I just rtv seal the gasket on the dip stick tube good and they never leak
Good tip. Not something I would do and then sell to a customer but if it's your own machine, have at it. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Great video! Just found your channel and subscribed. I follow all of the big small engine channels: Donyboy, Steve, Bruce, etc. Great to see another Canadian with thorough videos. High quality for sure (BTW - what camera set up do you use?). Thanks!
Thanks for the sub. I actually use my Samsung S8 and shoot in 1080P. I add this microphone www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07TF8HXFZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and use a tripod similar to this one with a cell phone attachment off a selfie stick www.amazon.ca/GorillaPod-Compact-Ballhead-Mirrorless-Charcoal/dp/B074WC9YKL/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=gator+tripod&qid=1621512829&sr=8-20
Cheers
I thank it was worth it good job
Thanks for watching. Cheers
The OLD MAN from EP: just wanted to say nice video on a flip could possibly get $120 looks that good especially if you put on a new recoil rope which does not cost you much. The only additions i would make is we undercoat our decks with Rust Cure 3000 and check torque on all head bolts and mark with paint stick. In the video i can see two by the muffler that are oil soaked and possibly need torquing to specification.
Thanks OLD MAN. Ended up being an easy sell in less than 24 hours. Cheers
Looks like most of the issues were resulting from the over filled oil, and mouse nest. If it ran well, I probably wouldn't have bothered removing the entire carb, I would have just removed the bowl and checked the main jet. The engine sounded great and the mower looked great after cleaning. Since it was free, even if you had to source a few parts from elsewhere, you still would have done great. Would make a nice back up mower or primary for a small yard. Enjoyed the video.
When I resell the mowers, I want the new owner to have no issues. Every machine leaves witha full carb clean. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
@@brantsmallenginerepairs Sounds like a good practice!!!
Yes indeed
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Nice job sonshine
Thanks pops.
Step one before doing anything, see if it will start and for at least a few seconds.
Good call. I neglected to mention this in the video. I do this with all the non-running machines i get. Doesn't make sense to fix 9 problems if it doesn't run. Thanks for reminding everyone. Cheers
Your summary at the end mentioned several items you did but failed to record and explain how/what you did. Lube the recoil spring and cables? I've watched a lot of small engine repair and rebuild videos and you recorded much of what is available on thousands of other channels. Yet, I've yet to see anyone lube the cables and recoil spring. I'm not saying I would not know how to do it without watching someone else do it but want to point out that the purpose of a person making a video is to record the interesting things they do, not talking about them after they are completed. Watching a person's approach to the same issue is part of the entertainment of us viewers. Overall, a slow-paced but enjoyable video.
Thanks for your comments and constructive criticism. I used to try and keep my videos shorter as most people probably don't like watching 20+ minute videos. I have been trying to be more thorough in my more recent stuff to see how that goes. I do have many videos where I perform the items you are referring to. Maybe I'll try and edit the comments to include links to these other videos. Again, thanks for watching. Cheers
Thank you for this great video! Very undersubscribed channel.
Appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers
As it was free and no parts cost it would be worth it. First I would have seen if it started with carb spray before doing any work however.
You are correct Al. Doesn't make sense to fix multiple problems without knowing if it has compression or if it has a bent crank, etc. I always do that first. Just did it off camera. Cheers
Very nice work man.
Thank you! Cheers!
love the video! just liked and subscribed!
Thanks for subbing!
If crankshaft is bent scrap it
Well worth it looks great
I agree. First thing I usually check is for bent crank. If it's bent then it just gets parted out. Thanks for the comment. Cheers
Part it out!!!
I would if I couldn't get it back on service. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Yes
Thanks for watching
Scrap it for spare parts
Sold it for profit instead. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
At some point will a mower just not start no matter what u do to it? I've been working on one for over 2 months and it will not start. I pulled the recoil one day and it snatched out of my hand and lifted and dropped the mower. Hasn't come close to starting since. I've tried plugs, cleaned carburetor, new carburetor, new coil, tightened the control wire, cleaned the head, new head gasket, checked the flywheel, checked the timing, changed oil a couple of times, checked the camshaft and made sure the marks lined up for timing, checked the flywheel key. I don't have a spark plug tester or know how to check for compression. Tempted to just store it for parts but I prefer using this mower over my newer ones. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I can't think of anything else to do. Was considering buying the spark plug tester. craftsman 917.387360
If the rope is pulling out of your hand, it has to be a timing issue. But you said you checked all the timing components right down to the camshaft. The only other thing I can think of is the brake on the flywheel is not releasing when you engage the safety handle to start the machine. This might cause the mower to get lifted up when you try to pull it due to the resistance of the brake on the flywheel. If this is not the issue, I would start over checking timing issues starting with the flywheel key. keep me posted. Cheers.
@@brantsmallenginerepairs thanks for the reply. Since it first snatched I unplugged the spark plug and turned the blade and it pulls fine again but it won't start. I'll see if I can learn how that flywheel brake works
@@cbreezy1322 when you took out the plug and pulled it over, did oil come out of the spark plug hole? If so, maybe it's hydrolocked. If you think this may be the case, then continue to pull it over a bunch of times with the plug out to clear the oil in the cylinder. Then put a little gas in the spark plug hole before reinstalling the plug. Then give it a try.
@@brantsmallenginerepairs thanks for the tip. Will definitely try. Hate for something to beat me and don't want to give up on it because I feel like it should run. Thanks