“Tight! Not in a good way” lol. Great video

I USED this on my lawn mower, Craftsman 6.5 Briggs and Stratton that I have had since June 2005. After replacing the starter rope the it was still frozen/locked. I was within. 2 minutes and 4 F-BOMBS left of spending $350 to $400 on a new mower……when I used your solution! Like you I said “what the hell let’s give it a shot”. Put the proper amount of oil in (…which frankly over the 17 years of use I NEVER did….) and “unfroze” the blade like you showed, and it ran like new!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. It’s solid AMERICANS like you that take the time to film a possible solutions to help us retired broke dick 66 year old Marine fix it himself. 👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺!

Those older Tecumseh’s were actually respectable

My brother found a 1958 or 59 craftsman rototiller that had not been used since the mid 60's in our grandfolks barn that was seized up and he poured Marvel Mystery Oil in the sparkplug hole and let it sit overnight and it worked! He put fresh gas in and changed the oil and it runs to this day (May, 2020)!

Thanks.. worked like a charm . Mine had seized after sitting out back under a tarp for about three years. I never once tried to start it and today I decided to give it a whirl and it was locked solid. I couldn’t even move it with my hands. I still had oil in it so I added a little more and sprayed some wd40 in the cylinder and she freed right up. After about five pulls on the cord she fired up so thanks a lot.

I like how Craftsman is written on the deck in those massive red letters.

I've unseized two engines successfully so far; one was a 1970s Tecumseh 7 horse mounted on an Ariens snowblower chassis. The original owner ran it out of oil and gave it to my dad; I was able to unseize it with WD40 and a pipe wrench (my plan was to replace the engine anyway), but sure enough; it ran for an entire season of snowblowing before I revved it to the moon and snapped a valve stem collar. The second time was actually my Honda motor scooter; I was barreling down the highway at around 75mph (it's a freeway-legal 250cc model), and the oil plug fell out (I recently changed the oil and got distracted before I torqued it down... whoops!) and the engine locked up. After letting it cool and filling the crankcase, she's been running fine (compression is perfect) ever since. Eventually, the engine will need a rebuild anyway, but I dodged a bullet there.

These Tecumsehs are good engines and pretty tough. They do like clean and full oil though. LOL. I picked one up like this from a neighbor two doors down, he replaced it with a $500 Toro from HD. I initially took it for parts and then got to freeing it up the same way you did using heavy gloves and rotating the blade. Added oil, it still had fuel in it, unjammed the starter cord, tightened a loose wheel and in 10 minutes I was cutting my lawn with it (that was 1998). I still have the machine, although it's in my "retired" pile since I have newer ones to use. I used it for a full ten years every week. The machine was already ten years old (made in March 1988) when I got it. AYP made Sears Craftsman (like this one) with a 3.5 hp Tecumseh. My neighbor was shocked to see me using it. Fast forward to 2019 (that neighbor moved away). Guy next door to him throws out a 2007 MTD push mower. I grab it, and same thing, unjam the blade. The real problem was it being over filled with oil. For $1.78 for a new plug, and air filter (which I had already) and correcting the oil level, I got myself a runner. Fires right up and works like new. Again, shocked neighbor. This weekend's find was a Devilbiss pressure washer with a Briggs engine. We'll see what happens here.

That Tecumseh engine in this video, are the best. My dad had that same mower when I was a kid. We had it for 20 years, and it never gave any trouble. Always started first pull year after year.

I love when people throw mowers out on the garbage!

I have sold some mower's for cash. I always have a soft spot for Tecumseh's . They get a bad rap but I like them and always fix them first. never had any issues on returns , never. cool work instead of just trashin it. ripped apart a newer Briggs the other day. had bad valve guide and low compression . I was amazed that they now use a plastic cam shaft. :[

I like it when I have so many of my own mowers to choose from to mow with and sale . I've done made a decision that I will not even offer any money for a Tecumseh mower anymore. Parts are too hard to get unless you buy them new . And one can loose buying new parts if you aren't careful . Enjoy your videos - thanks

I've unsiezed a couple of old mowers, one was a Tecumseh, & it ran for a whole season then crapped out, just freed up a Briggs the other day & it runs great, I'm keeping it for a beater mower. some of those older mowers can surprise you, they really made them to last back then.

just had one to seize this morning i'll try your remedy, Thnx for posting it

Thanks bro for your help ,my lown mower is back on the yard working,

I have two BVS153 mowers... they're perfect, awesome condition, one problem, they both burn oil.... I'm mowing with them everyday, they never let me down

Wow, hard to believe you can get some of these old motors to run, I have trouble keeping good looking used mowers running.

Thank you for the good ideas.

"She is tight though, and not in a good way" lol

"OMG" !!!! WHAT A GOOD CLASSIC RELIC .

Worked like a charm.

Thanks It worked for me.I had to use hammer to turn it.but now it’s working good

I have one just like it we got brand new, my wife used it at the lake and seized the engine and brought it back home. I got it running again and been using it ever since, two pulls when cold. Only thing is we've run the thing so much the wheels are wobbly because of the axle s becoming worn

Very good video. But I have to say, the reason why the engine ceased was that your heat-dissipating fins on top of the cylinder were extremely clogged, causing more heat. This breaks down the oil, causing it to burn then cease. Always clean your fins after every 5 uses. Dirt and oil build-up are the lawnmowers' enemy. Degreaser or even auto brake cleaner spray does the trick. Of course, check your engine oil periodically. Change the oil after 15 uses. Check, clean, and gap your spark plugs to specs. Clean or replace your air filter. Check your blade for any cracks or dullness. Replace if necessary. And lastly, always use a Portable fuel filter by Mr. Funnel. (Mr. Funnel AF1CB Fuel Filter). When storing your lawnmower, remove all gas from the tank, then run your engine until it shuts off on its own. This will make your lawnmower last for a very long time. Keep these videos coming, I really enjoy them. :)

Aw ha . Maybe their is hope for my dilemma . I'm going to try this in the morning . Thank you :)

Thank you! Thought I blew up my engine. This worked first time!!

If you want to get rid of some of your mower hoard you could remove the engine from the mower body and make a frame for the mower engine and a car alternator and sell them as a generator once you fit other necessary things to make it work as a generator.

Not bad for a old Tecumseh. I had a old 3.5hp briggs that was seized so I put WD40 in the spark plug hole and let it soak and manually turned the blade and got it free but it had a thing where it would act like it was going to start but then would backfire well in one of these cases it had leaked gas out the exhaust and when it backfired it caught the mower on fire! later i was stealing the blade brake cable and it managed to leak gas all over the garage floor just wanted to be left alone lol. But I helped a lady with her mower the other day she when I went over she was like arent you the lawnmower master? im like yeah I guess lol my neighbors have seen me take in and fix many mowers since I have lived here but she couldnt get it started it was a Honda and niether her or my dad could figure it out until I pointed out the fuel shut off valve was closed I had another lady a year ago who couldnt get her Briggs started and I pointed out the spark plug wire was unplugged and thats why it wouldnt start and she gave me $5 for helping her lol the people you run into

i enjoyed the video. if you having trouble finding use for it, you could always sell it for less and offer to take it back if it dose not get them threw the summer... or just give it to some one who needs it, i was in that boat once.

A challenge is always fun. especially when it works out. man that things purring! I actually free'd up a rotary motor using seafoam and oils before and the motor ran for years. it could still be going. i just lost touch with the last owner.

THANK YOU!!!

fixing it right up like Ricky would when he ran for assistant trailer park supervisor!

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Thanks for this video. It answers the very problem I am having. Can you tell me the model of the engine in this video? I have an old craftsman with this Tecumseh and need to order a couple of parts. I have searched all over the engine and cannot find it. Not having the model number makes it a guessing game. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Is that a ham radio antenna? Thanks for the video!

I bought one of these back in the 80's? Never had a problem that a simple tune-up could not cure. Never ran it low on oil though. Your supposed to check the oil before you start it. I guess some folks dont know that perhaps... Still got it and it cuts my property line once a week.

incredible

Those old Tecumseh Motors are pretty good

Had the exact mower and gave it to a relative....it was a great mower

It's 2020 now, what ever became of that mower? How long did it last? One thing you could have done with it is give to some young adults renting their first house. I remember the first house I rented back in '78 and the landlord expected us to keep up the yard but didn't have a mower to give us. I would have gladly have paid 10 or 20 bucks for something like this! Anyway, good video.

Is this still running a couple years later by any chance?

what did you spray?

She is tight though and not in a good way! Lol

Cylinder head fins could also use a good cleaning

Have you ran in to a Lowes branded MTD mower from the 90's? I have one in my shop right now, and just replaced the carburetor and fuel line and it still wont start, not even an attempt to start. I checked for spark, and it does have spark. I dont think its the flywheel key. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks!

did it last a year?

That things is a beast, definitely would be a keeper if it were mine. Is that Rotella for diesels only like it says on the front? I wanted to try it out for my mowers but it all said for heavy duty diesels on it. I've been using Castrol GTX and it's been a damn good oil. Do you ever come across newer Hondas?

Do you still have that old lawnmower! Or did you sell it

I also noticed this engine runs at the correct factory RPM of 2850.

I wouldn't own a Tecumseh. I worked for them for years on the carburetor lines in Salem, IN and they're junk. Take a briggs over them any day. Their hydrostatic transmissions are great (worked on that line as well) We used to try our darndest to tear those things up and they'd just keep right on working, but the carbs were crap, lol.

It will seize up again, ive never had any luck with seized engines (trash picked mowers) staying unseized, damage already done. I had one mower that i unseized, and a month later blew a hole through side of the block (kinda scared the shit out of me). It was nice vintage snapper with cast aluminum deck, i ended up finding a nos engine to swap with.

I love my old Tecumseh.

How can u free a ride on mower engine

is it a thing over there with that engine brake lever P.I.T.A thing ? here if a customer askes we just remove it and move kill switch . is it a law ? and those cheapo shower curtain plastic hooks are a good thing for holding them too . come with the curtain , and i always run out lol .

I just got a hondo mower walk behind the lady said it’s dead do y want it. I said yes. Went to pull the cord and it’s extremely hard and recoil is slow. What’s your suggestions. Thanks.

Did you squart that oil into the place where the sparkplug belonged. If so I need to try it.

Do you have a carb clean video for this particular mower?

Hey Hanksranger that's great and old Tecumseh can be saved!

I have a Yamaha similar design in mint condition. Ever seen one? It’s on my channel

What is that lever on top of the carb for ?

I'd like to see you try to unseize your earlier '80s Tecumseh. I hope you can save up enough money to fix that one (the red engine).

Hurrah!

Wd-40 is ok for spark plug hole?

For future professional home owners an unseeized engine benefits from running on 2stroke fuel even if it's a 4stroke for the rest of its life.

Ooh and unseizing video, always wondered if it was possible...

I am BIKE LESS!! My Honda trx 90 engine seized! First started making rubbing and scrapping noises, The first time it did it it cut off then a day later ran fine! About 5 weeks ago it was running but before i heard a slight clicking noise when i put my ear down to the engine so its rubbing and started running rougher i gave it little revs then it just shut off Now the back wheels are locking up =(

I have couple of keepers, too. The scrappers a meth heads snag anything metal. Just plain luck to find one in PSL, Fl. Lately, though, I had a run of pressure washers, all with bad pumps, and motors that need minimal work, to carb work. Pumps are too expensive to buy and make any money on resale. Except for one I'm keeping for my use. But, the motors all run now, on the rest. Nice video.

Lucas or duralub... And oil of course.

wow!

You know what they say about old machinery

Those old motors are so much tougher than the modern motors. Keep oil in it and I say she runs for years. Anything is possible but I have unseized a few engines and used them for years with no adverse effects. If I wanted to sell it, I would just be honest about it and say the motor was seized when I got it but it came around. For $40-50, people will see it runs good and just buy it. Its old, its used. You could sell them a 3 year old mower that hasn’t been seized and it could still blow up next week! Most engines blow up because they are abused and/or neglected ... not because of poor engineering.

Was that a HAM antenna

I had one

Sell this on ? I've scrapped loads as they're not worth anything except their weight.

Where's a good place to buy Craftsman lawnmower parts?

I think my dad has one of those

do you still have it or sold?

Not too old school, it has a primer bulb.

How big is your mower hoard?

Its a Craftsman keep it

Oo oo

Ill buy it for $20

It decided to seize up? lol

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can i have it for free

“She is tight not in a good way

I'd throw it in the garbage tecumseh Slurps

Can I use WD-40? Never will I ever loan out my belongings again.

When someone actually likes shell motor oil 🤮

Tranny fluid can work wonders too for engines that sat too long