Experts wanted £120 to FIX this This Scrap Lawn Mower

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Scrap lawn mower repair. We took this Champion RV150 powered lawn mower in as a part exchange. The owner said a shop quoted £120 to repair and service a lawn mower so he bought a mower from us and we took this off his hands as a scrap lawnmower and done some lawn mower maintenance. it was missing many parts so check out this video to see if we can return it to working condition so it can live another day.
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@999thenewman 4 жыл бұрын

This is why spare parts are worth keeping.

@pauljohansson4934 4 жыл бұрын

Iam from the USA and and love videos.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@patgal8588 3 жыл бұрын

I love tinkering about with lawnmowers. A pleasure to watch this video. Nice one👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@vijayantgovender2045 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin I love watching your videos I am from South Africa

@paulbutcher9596 4 жыл бұрын

Simple but effective maintenance. keep up the good work Martin love the videos.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul👍

@jamesgallagher1992 2 жыл бұрын

Fab video martin ive got one of these under the castelgarden name..should make servicing the thing much easier now👍👍👍👍

@christophmeirich5928 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, Martin!!!!! Very helpfull!!!! Thx for sharing!!!! Greetings from germany!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Jimmiburn 4 жыл бұрын

No such thing as a scrap lawnmower where Martin's concerned, nice thorough job there chap . 👌

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie👍

@sparthorn 4 жыл бұрын

Top job Martin! Another one saved from landfill.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Justin

@mr2madness52 4 жыл бұрын

Love these lawnmower vids keep them coming

@melike1984 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic fix up

@terrytugwood7848 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Martin 👍👍

@davidyoung6608 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin. Glad your like the Jeepney and can't have to many of those caps.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Dave, very happy bud.

@LZDEN 4 жыл бұрын

great job Martin.

@colinsharp1314 4 жыл бұрын

Top job Martin

@aldricracette4813 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Martin

@douglasgreen437 4 жыл бұрын

Drill start lawnmower 🤔 you are onto something there Martin....Great channel 👍.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@lord.onk99 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Martin, loved it.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken

@normsmowers4758 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking job Martin always nice to see a scrap mower come back to life nice job 👍

@morgangale1388 2 жыл бұрын

great vid mate keep up the good work

@clickastanley78 Жыл бұрын

your the mower king

@cliveharmsworth2894 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Thanks Martin.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@vdubs6068 4 жыл бұрын

Good job on the mower Martin👍

@a11csc 3 жыл бұрын

super job on that martin

@alandykes2519 4 жыл бұрын

Supurb job Martin 👍👍👍👍

@OurDaysOut 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Martin. An interesting watch, with a good ending.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mazman8343 4 жыл бұрын

Great work as always

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@spocktra50 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@yeagerxp 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@derbyjohn1258 4 жыл бұрын

Well done again bud lots of experience. Gutted no swearing 🤣🤣

@canalboating 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Job Martin, another one saved

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@rockybone3505 4 жыл бұрын

another great video. easy to follow. always good to keep scrap mowers around.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

You bet

@billywhizz98 4 жыл бұрын

You have got the magic touch Martin

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about that William but we got it going.

@darrenmeears4667 4 жыл бұрын

The mower probably didn't cost £120 new it looks like an Argos one I amazed how cheap some things are especially things with a petrol moter 😲👍👌

@stevepedley4756 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Martin, made it look easy

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve👍

@haydenuk02 4 жыл бұрын

This why having spare parts comes in handy excellent work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@adierob1 4 жыл бұрын

i always like the way you will take something that would otherwise end up being thrown away and refurb it and give it a new lease of life, great work martin top job.

@philipnewton7524 4 жыл бұрын

Martin What a great little mower that's a bonus for u I have not seen one start so easy I bet have not either marvelous Phil in stoke

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

It starts like a Honda Phil lol

@timwilkinson2797 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Big M !! Thats a pucker job !!

@janaveien123 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍 from Norway.

@andrewwoodward6560 4 жыл бұрын

It can be funny to see another person's handywork . Great work, perfect example of how a mower can be made right again . 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@davidvickers9029 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Martin.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Dave

@GREYHOUND1874 4 жыл бұрын

love the channel....thanks again for another video..roll on 50k subscribers..ps: day 81 in lockdown now up here in edinburgh..restrictions relaxed from monday..thank god..best wishes to you and family

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck Paul.

@themowerman 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good mate. Video had lots of useful information. Yeah get a lift table helps so much. I would be lost without mine.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking into a Motorcycle lift table Mick for when I do bikes as well.

@themowerman 4 жыл бұрын

retrorestore cool mate

@brandondrummer6308 4 жыл бұрын

Great video martin

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@waynetetley584 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Later ohv version of that engine has carb, exhaust on opp sides. Just restored one of those from 2014

@keithmiller3680 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Martin. Another mower saved!! They should have you on The Repair Shop!!

@floydsmith2296 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked the music. Of course, your work on the mower is exemplary as always. Now I'll be listening to Howard Harper Barnes on iHeartRadio as I drive my truck. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for putting in all the time and energy.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@DiecastPowderCoating 4 жыл бұрын

It came out great Martin. Well done. Just used your discount code for the first time. Every bit helps. Thanks Jeff

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Jeff

@lesliedickinson198 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking job Martin, just shows what a bit of knowledge and perseverance can achieve, ive repaired all sorts of these machines and it gives you great satisfaction

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Leslie, I love fixing stuff like this

@craigbell2926 4 жыл бұрын

yet another great rescue martin saved from the scrap heap i love retro restore and your other channels too as you know from previous video comments i have started tinkering with old mowers and saving them from the scrap heap its just so satisfying fixing things up and then giving them away for the price of parts needed to fix its my new hobby thanks for all your info its appreciated

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, yes its great fun fixing stuff that people have thrown out as scrap👍

@mr2madness52 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Martin

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mr2madness52 4 жыл бұрын

retrorestore former name was Ryan’s mowers

@wildefox1478 4 жыл бұрын

Great work on that mower Martin, with just a little bit of work and some parts it now runs great!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@valborchardt3596 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Martin, first pull and it started. Hope you get a good price for it, you did good

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Val👍

@andrewkelley309 4 жыл бұрын

All right Martin, them tubes you are on about, I get all mine free from the in side of old trigger guns and deodorant cans, used them for all types of things, won't fit in the spray caps but the ones like the carb cleaner will. ..👍👍

@gerryhayes6385 4 жыл бұрын

Martin the lawnmower king great job sounds good 🐌🐌😀😀

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@biggaspirit1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice clean job that went well. I see that the little red straws, for WD40 cans etc,are available on E bay ( not cheap) if you are still looking.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I have ordered some now.

@markbowles8847 4 жыл бұрын

Jobs a gooden' made look easy - nice work - Mark

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark

@jebsails2837 4 жыл бұрын

The "Jeepney" really do exist. Saw the full sized ones in the Philippines in the mid 60's. Originally made from the many left over / discarded WWII era jeeps The rear compartment was widened and opened up, an entrance / exit created, the canopy top added, carrying 8+ people , goats, chickens etc. Narragansett Bay

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I've never seen one in the flesh.

@johnstubbs1585 4 жыл бұрын

Great video them tonka top hats are gold over here in the uk i just got a batch from usa

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are John

@barbarawiddowson635 4 жыл бұрын

Great restoration Martin.Another one saved from landfill.You ought to ask for a rebate on your council tax as you're saving them money on landfill charges! Stay safe.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, nice one Barbara, I don't think they'd go for it though lol

@AJPsWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Looks Great mate all ways good to have spares cuz they cost a bit Awesome video mate

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ash👍

@Jim-ie6uf 4 жыл бұрын

Those are called push nuts. Great tutorial on the carb rebuild, glad the parts hoard paid off. I sold off all my spares a month ago. I’ve kinda lost interest after almost 50 of wrenching on em. Nice job.

@darrendixon2184 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Videos mate. Also theres a guy with a guitar reckons I can learn to play in 30 minutes.

@dodgydruid 4 жыл бұрын

I got a Vespa made out of old tin plate, all done up in union jacks and very nice, think it came from India and couple tin plate traction engines all of them really well done getting them from our local "bargains" shop.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Ian, they are very skillfully made

@jrand2631 4 жыл бұрын

Nice mower and great job. You should be able to get a nice little profit out of this one Martin. 👍👍👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Hope so bud.

@jackbray1785 4 жыл бұрын

Looks a millions dollars martin!

@cabdriveruk 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin. People don't value things these days, its all throw it away and buy a new one.That mower is as good as new all it needed was a bit of tlc and a few parts. Cheers, Jeff.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Very true Jeff. It was left for dead.

@danskitchengardenallotment8286 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate great video the little jitney from the Philippines they are really scary to ride as I've been on them several times when we go to see my wife's family

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Dan,

@Cavalier_Steve 4 жыл бұрын

I do like the Jeepneys in the Philippines I really would love to bring one back home with me it would have to have windows on the side with air on sadly they are quite rare, I could then retro fit a heater for UK crap weather. 😂

@AliMackMechanical 4 жыл бұрын

Am in talks with Mr diesel atm lol good guy mate. Loved the plastic bag wrapped round the blade lol rescue the snails lol The deck dont look to bad mate . The carb looked a bit dirty but not too bad Martin .

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Ali, seeing as it was scrap, we turned it around and should sell well. With your mechanical knowledge, I thought you might have got involved in repairing mowers to make some quick easy cash bud.

@AliMackMechanical 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore Am sticking with the motors mate. I got to much as is but I do have to service that old Briggs av got. Got a Honda that's seazed as well. But I leave a lot of my thing's over on my brothers Farm as he has more space than me. You may even see me working on a forty plus soon. I have to get bits for her so I may strip her down first. Good Job mate as always. Enjoy your day.👍

@gqinc1202 4 жыл бұрын

you can use a heat gun/ blow torch to fix faded or powdery plastic, like the plastic cover on the top of the mower, heating it up will make the plastic look like brand new and make it just as strong as new plastic , just make sure to clean it very well first or it will seal in any dirt left on it.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have tried it with mixed results.

@muskydog 7 ай бұрын

Hi Martin I noticed you used the pledge Revive it Thanks for the tip 👌🏼 but they no longer sell that product 😢😢 so though I would share with you another product pritty much the same 😊 Quick Shine Multi-Surface, Floor Finnish. The label is green. Hope that helps & loving you video 👌🏼

@retrorestore 7 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. i'll look it up.

@Aidan-LM02 4 жыл бұрын

The t shirts would be good for work shirts and good rags too

@simonrawle7885 4 жыл бұрын

i got the top of an air blow gun and tapped a hole in to take jets

@truckerjosh2261 4 жыл бұрын

I learnt my lesson with that carb spray. You should always wear eye protection. I didn't and it wasn't very nice 😂

@anonymousone1015 4 жыл бұрын

Amazon in the U.S. sells replacement nozzle tips (straws??) for aerosol cans but I couldn't find any on Amazon U.K...Might be worth a check though.

@TheDarkSide46 4 жыл бұрын

you should put ur stickers on the top of the black cover

@jaggass 4 жыл бұрын

Well done on losing 3 stone.

@gxc2000 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very useful as I have the self drive version of the same mower. I was given mine as a non runner about 5 years ago. Carb clean fixed it. It's still working OK now. The lady I got it from still had the instruction book in a plastic folder. When I looked at it it had the original shop receipt. It was from focus DIY march 2007. Cost £129.99 + £10.99 for the engine oil. I did have the Carb jet block quite often. I added a tiny moped in line fuel filter to the fuel ine and that totally fixed it. Thanks once again.

@petefroud5308 4 жыл бұрын

Will take a look for some straws Martin . But fair play you polished a turd . Good job. Are you sure Jimmy has not had some ,they come with Plus Gas. Cheers Pete.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Pete, You can polish a turd lol. I thought of that exact phrase when I was doing it lol

@petefroud5308 4 жыл бұрын

Just like Plymouth Fury in Christine .

@Jasonhughes258 4 жыл бұрын

That mower turn’t out champion. How’s Sharon getting on with hers? Hope you all are well. Make sure you lock up and loose wire. Gary might be snooping around soon 😂👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, Jason, We are fine bud. Sharon's using it now lol Get's me out of a job.

@adamgc73 4 жыл бұрын

I got 4 mowers waiting for refurbishment just wish there were more hours in the day lol

@glennmoreland6457 4 жыл бұрын

They're called pushnuts Martin...

@stottybox3185 3 жыл бұрын

Champion mowers were sold by focus diy stores.

@douglastalbot8031 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Martin, I am looking for a good small petrol mower and was wondering what you would recommend.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

they all do the job bud, depends on your budget. Anything with a Briggs and Stratton Classic engine is a good cheap mower

@christophermason1574 4 жыл бұрын

Martin good video as usual but a few questions,I have a challenge mower with the same engine but no throttle adjustment,where would you say is best to get a fuel cap from? Mine was missing when I get the mower free on gumtree last year, none runner,cleaned the main jet out because it was blocked,put it together started first time, completely ran it out of fuel after I used it,put fresh fuel in back in April, started first time again :)

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Garden Hire Spares website Christopher ?

@StevenSmyth 4 жыл бұрын

There are sellers on eBay here n the US that sell the aerosol straws in packs of 1o. I think I paid $3.99 and free shipping.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Someone found me them on Ebay. I have just ordered some Steven.

@ASH.......................1976 4 жыл бұрын

Wow,that pledge really does revive lawnmowers completely !!!!😆,just kidding,great job on what was thought be have been a lost cause !👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ash

@ASH.......................1976 4 жыл бұрын

As always Martin !👍

@DaveJudd 4 жыл бұрын

Nice easy starter for old person or lady, better than the mower he bought lol

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

You got that right Dave

@joej9684 4 жыл бұрын

i send you a message on ur private facebook account Martin as couldnt message you any other way, anyway some of your wishlist coming your way! Keep up great work!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, I have come off Facebook bud but you can email me on my KZfaq channel "About" page. Thanks for supporting the channel too bud.

@fru1t1 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@craigbell2926 4 жыл бұрын

hi martin hope you and family are ok love scrap it mans channel too doing some good stuff. just a quick question my ibea 420 mower i got is still surging and revving high and also getting really quite hot to the touch could it be a head gasket damaged its a quantum engine had new filter and a air filter gasket and a full carb clean but the jet is fixed o cant get it out but carb spray flowed through as is the fuel but am at a lost end trying to find the fault your advice etc would be greatly appreciated thanks and keep up the great videos

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

You might have an air leak between the carb and the intake causing a lean mixture. That would make it run hotter too. Try and keep the mower running and spray carb cleaner round the carb and if the engine speed increases, its sucking in the carb cleaner confirming an air leak. Do it on a cold engine though.

@craigbell2926 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore hi Martin me again I'm becoming a pest with all the questions lol I have tried carb spray on the intake as you suggested and it's not leaking anywhere also the carb is a fixed jet carb any way to remove the emulsion tube it is doing my head in now as I can't seem to find the fault also the spark plug was really hot to touch any suggestions would be grately appreciated thanks martin

@eoinwalsh7017 4 жыл бұрын

Great job martin.Where can you purchase the pledge cleaner.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine from Ebay, I paid about £14.00 but I have seen it as high as £25. You just have to keep checking. It lasts for ages though.

@andycousins5016 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely job have u took the decals off to re do um

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Not on this one.

@daynadodge7488 4 жыл бұрын

I think it might be because those are good mowers

@lewispewsey6843 4 жыл бұрын

Champions are popular but not great there cheap

@garyclifton2180 3 жыл бұрын

Great job i like that screw driver set martin all in one place where did you get them thanks..

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon I think Gary

@garyclifton2180 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore thank you

@axal321 3 жыл бұрын

hi Martin do you have a link for the compression gauge bud

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go Garry amzn.to/3tGomBc

@wassallaaronwassall9265 4 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy keeping up the good work as usual I'm just wondering how to clean a carb out is it any good to leave it soaking in paraffin overnight or do you think it might do a carburettor some damage just thought I'd double check before I did it with a chainsaw carburettor

@wassallaaronwassall9265 4 жыл бұрын

I know how to clean a carburettor out and just wondering if it would help with any if I leave one soaking in paraffin strip down

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I always use the ultrasonic cleaner for stubborn carbs for about 30 minutes.

@wassallaaronwassall9265 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore OK buddy I haven't got one of them but I will do it at some point I've got a chainsaw as clean the car and everything but it is not getting fuel through to the spark plug so I have stripped it out again and left it's soaking in paraffin it's been in in about 45 minutes now