One of the best channels on youtube i admire your work and talents and you do it all while being very genuine and a true nice bloke full credit to you.
@raghvendrasingh27486 жыл бұрын
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@raghvendrasingh27486 жыл бұрын
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@joebainter6 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I think that the fact that he is so down to earth, informative and non drama oriented, plus just a regular kinda guy is why he's my favorite KZfaqr
@TedBishop15 жыл бұрын
Youre wrong it's not one of the best it IS the best
@nepttune7103 жыл бұрын
Hes the best. I cant wait til he truly blows up
@Mr1979capri7 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the video! This is my same exact mower and thanks to you I was able to fix my mower. It suffered the exact same problem, the seat came out but with the help of your video it running great now!!! Thanks you my friend!
@justinfoster1640 Жыл бұрын
I had a grey 2006 LT1000 with the 18.5 HP motor
@paulstott34445 жыл бұрын
Been a gardener for last 20 years, watched your vids and learned a lot of tips to keeping engines running etc. A small tip for you, when you reseat the valve seat, finish by using the valve as a drift, this will ensure proper alignment between valve and seat
@bobsbarnworkshop5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching you troubleshoot and fix these old things with go ol' ingenuity! I had a Craftsman mower with a 12hp engine that kept losing the valve seat too, so I used a punch to 'stake' it back in place... worked forever after that!
@biggingercoopy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mustie for for all the great videos you've made. Been stuck to this channel.
@gregsmith41597 жыл бұрын
For us do-it-our-selfers, your site provides the inspiration! Love it & Thanks for taking the time to show us all of your tricks of the trade. Most enjoyable.
@heavysnow86165 жыл бұрын
Great Video’s Mustie, bingeing on your projects as I recover from surgery. Thanks for the quality subject matter and sharing your extensive knowledge. Thanks so much for the extra work so we have interesting films to watch. Take care and may the free piles treat you well!
@bullettube98636 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I had the 20hp model for 9 years and before selling it, I gave it a quick valve job, and cleaned up the head with new gaskets. I always used a synthetic oil and kept on eye on the air filter, which can clog pretty quick especially with cotton wood fluff. After 6 years it still runs great!
@wonghodigging86957 жыл бұрын
I have never been mechanically minded but by watching your videos and your very enjoyable easy manner I am loving learning about engines and motors.... keep up the good work :O)
@greensnapper16027 жыл бұрын
Yes Very True , Real Talk
@pennykrueger56444 жыл бұрын
I second that.
@hi-friaudioman5 жыл бұрын
If you take a socket and a hammer sometimes you can give the top of the valve spring a couple good whacks and the keeper will dislodge before the spring returns to it's normal shape. I've had great success with it before. Also, putting oil on the keeper before installation will help keep it in place when you go to install it.
@Omegadoomship6 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same problem with a 17 HP Briggs Intek and I realized that I have been adjusting the valves the wrong way this whole time! Now I've got around 100 psi of compression and it runs like a champ! Great video!
@davidgoodwin9584 жыл бұрын
Mustie, I love your honesty about the valve caps for adjusting. You are real and it is appreciated.
@ggrannemann5 жыл бұрын
Great video! The intake pushrod is aluminum and the exhaust pushrod is steel to compensate for uneven expansion of the metals when the engine warms up. the intake pushrod also tends to wear at the guide plate and should be reversed if not replaced, they're cheap. Also, run the piston 1/4" past TDC to bypass the compression relief when adj. valves. Nice job!
@UnixCommando7 жыл бұрын
The reason they give for two different metal push rods is that the exhaust valve gets hotter than the intake valve which cools when the gas/air mix passes it. Apparently the different metals and different temps allow both push rods to expand the same amount.
@YooTooobJeff5 жыл бұрын
No, but whatever you choose to think is fine... It's usually a bean-counter decision to cheap out on some materials
@LoganDark43574 жыл бұрын
> No, but whatever you choose to think is fine... Is that a variation of "You're just wrong"?
@YooTooobJeff4 жыл бұрын
@@LoganDark4357 just can't "put anything over" on you engineers, eh?
@harpoon_bakery1624 жыл бұрын
Nice explanation. Briggs & Strattons are great engines and designed flawlessly. mine lasted 17 years but just keeping her oiled up. It was an LT1000 with an Intek.
@inspectionsbybobllc52774 жыл бұрын
Having worked on my mowers for years without any training, it was nice to see my "intuition" was close on many things. My test was does it run (better) that when I started, if it did, it was a victory. B&S, Kohler, unmarked for Gravely and Troy-built (had to order parts from THEM) I kept them all running (and sharpened) by intuition, sweat, and an occasional drop of blood. Gave up all my equipment when we moved in-town, but makes me happy to watch your video and see someone with far more experience do things roughly the same as I did. Thanks.
@TheCindy05 Жыл бұрын
Dude I can sit and watch you all day, I'm one of those that has to watch the video 100 times just for a simple spark plug change LOL, but being able to see and watch someone else just makes things so much easier for me. I just started learning how to repair Small engine so all knowledge is good knowledge so thank you for your patience and taking the time to record !!!!!
@JoeKind19586 жыл бұрын
Great video ! There is just one more step I would of taken after staking the valve seat back in place. I would of lapped the valve lightly with some lapping compound. After the compound is wiped off you can see where the valve is contacting the seat. Inspect the lapped area on the seat just to make sure the valve is making contact with the seat all the way around as there is a possibility that the seat is not in completely straight. Think of it this way. only by a slight chance are you going to get the seat back in the head at the exact same rotational position it was installed at the factory, the original position the valve seat was cut in. You only need to be a thou off here or there for the valve to not seat properly. Now if the valve seat in the head looks good after lapping then check the valve. If the valve is bent even the slightest amount there then would be area where the seat on the valve is not polished looking from the compound. This overlooked step is one that does not take a lot of time and should not be overlooked. Keep up the great videos!
@Freedomquest087 жыл бұрын
I watched this video when it was uploaded. Funny how now I ended up with one of these mowers/engines to fix. Just my luck that the valves are fine in it. It has a connecting rod issue...well, half of a connecting rod and bunch of shrapnel.
@barbaramerchant98223 жыл бұрын
I have the exact mower and it ran like a dream until a few days ago. Started surging and running rough. Wish I lived near you. You are a wizard.
@BruceBoschek7 жыл бұрын
I seem to have missed this video when I was ill, so it was fun watching it today. Thanks Mustie.
@deadsetdemondsd37346 жыл бұрын
Hey bud thanks alot for your videos my local mower repair dude tryed telling me that my ride on was not worth fixing and i should give it to him for 200 bucks after i paid 1000 for it only 2 weeks prior after this video i spend $13.50 on a gasket 10 bucks on a set of feelers and boom new mower ohhh ffffuuuccckkk yeah bud thanks alot
@mroode554 жыл бұрын
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@chadsimmons63474 жыл бұрын
My old craftsman had a bad valve seat, instead of just popping it back in i took it to an Aluminum welder had the valve hole filled in, then re-drilled it, so the seat wouldnt come back out, it only cost me $50.00..Mower was $150.00 repair was $50.00 sold it to brother for $250.00 ..it still runs!
@TutorialPanda4 жыл бұрын
Just minty my man
@peteortiz69174 жыл бұрын
Going through that now with a 3 wheeler i recently bought, has low compression and the guy at our local small engine repair said" better off getting a new one, ill give you hundred bucks for it" meanwhile I paid 700 in June . They think people are just going to give their stuff away. NOT THIS GUY
@ibiufos3 жыл бұрын
@@peteortiz6917 if you need any advise there's a lot of good honest people on KZfaq willing to help.
@eds1994fatboy7 жыл бұрын
This happened to a friend of mine Briggs....I was winging it but first I did a comp test and wasn't sure if it was a bent valve or what.Then this is what I found.I popped it back in and didn't do the punch around the seat emboss.....but it still worked and lasted years.He paid me with a bunch of Farnicastaffs.
@general51043 жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOUR EXPERTISE and your WITT ! You know what you're doing and you make it look EASY, and I know it ain't! And the gag-reel of bloopers at the end was the icing on the cake! Thank You! Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸
@davedennis60426 жыл бұрын
Haha Love the take-outs. this kind of relights my fire to work on a JohnDeere I have almost given up on. Thanks for the inspiration.
@datadavis3 жыл бұрын
My mowers all work.. so does the motorcycles. But i do need to take the corolla out for an italian tune up so it passes emissions, haha
@jh18677 жыл бұрын
Excellent teacher and great work as always!!Great video.
@boat68687 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting vid. Thanks for sharing.
@blaynerandall13015 жыл бұрын
Hey Mustie! I really appreciate your channel man it’s a lot of fun to watch and learn and just hang out thanks for all you do you’re awesome!
@shaynedumas44365 жыл бұрын
This by far the BEST CHANNEL on small engines and things like that, Mustie I went to Briggs and Stratton School in Memphis Tenn back in 1992 at a place called Engine Power Company, I will be 50 this year and man o man you have really taught me much much more, thanks Mustie, keep up the good videos and awsome work that you make so easy to understand!!!
@kevinkammler91207 жыл бұрын
You're making some quality videos, there. And highly educational, too! I really enjoy watching them. Your channel is my new addiction😎...The 'blooper reel' add-on is a nice touch. Already looking forward to the next one. All the best from the Netherlands🇳🇱
@stefansantiago71867 жыл бұрын
I was freaking out seeing you forget the rockers, then you remembered and all was well again haha.
@tommyb.60647 жыл бұрын
Great job, love that. I fixed my first lawnmower last week and i think i could make some money out of these fixes. looks simple to me when you know the basics.
@StevenEverett72 жыл бұрын
Hi Mustie: It's fun going back and watching some old videos once in a while. I enjoyed this the first time and now am enjoying it again back in the old shop. Cheers, Steve
@805ROADKING7 жыл бұрын
Well done Bud!! I use the same Shop Band-Aids!! Once in a while I use the black ones!!☺
@reecenewton30975 жыл бұрын
Right! Scrap of paper towel, black electrical tape, and keep on keepin' on!
@2jeffs17 жыл бұрын
When I was young (too many moons ago) I would repair neighbors mowers and things to have money for go kart and field cars parts and gas. (gas - 24 cents a gallon) It amazes me to see how different things are made now where most things you work on I have never seen apart. I suspect when your out cruising and see something sitting out for sale or free you have a good idea of what might be up and if it would be feasible to grab, even before coming to a stop!
@mustie17 жыл бұрын
pretty much, but now with youtube l look for things that would be interesting to film too
@timothymychaluk95215 жыл бұрын
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@garrymacgill63514 жыл бұрын
Watching your video's, these are extremely informative on small engine repairs,,the things I know very little about, thanks for the lessons. Seeing your different videos on repairs to a wide variety of modern mechanical marvels is a pleasant way to enjoy some downtime. Thanks
@jackvan27324 жыл бұрын
thank you so much your comments told me why my ride on has so much compression .old videos are valuable , your the man,
@markhayes1006 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video, that said I want to thank you for saving me a lot of time diagnosing my 2004 Craftsman DLT 4000 that has this engine. Nothing as dramatic as yours, I've always looked for mouse nests etc before doing my seasonal PM. Now at 420+ hours, it wouldn't start when hot the other day. A minor valve adjustment and we're good to go again. Thanks for the great informative videos!
@pramirez32094 жыл бұрын
Awesome, informative video. Straightforward, to the point, without all the "filler bs" other guys put in because they have no substance. This entire video is very pertinent and useful. Thank you!!!!!!
@theusconstitution17767 жыл бұрын
Just found you today, I have learned more today than ALL of last Thursday😊 and we're both in NH! I'm searching to understand 2 stroke engines ......I'll keep watching great channel!
@ScottiPewPew3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the top walk through. Our intek 17.0HP just threw a valve, was about to drag the mower to the scrap but I’ll think I’ll have a go at repairing it with a replacement head 👍🏻
@joebainter6 жыл бұрын
Gotta love a guy who believes that blue painters tape make a great bandaid! Having spent years in a machine shop and walking around with me and the guys with oily rags and blue tape around Injuries makes me feel right at home
@anthonyvandyke51085 жыл бұрын
I've always used black tape myself.
@pneumatic007 жыл бұрын
Terrific video. You're an excellent teacher.
@ddd2286 жыл бұрын
THAT is why I subbed. I learn stuff,here.
@DB1Journeys6 жыл бұрын
You sir are absolutely amazing! I was getting bored watching KZfaq after many years...just couldn’t find something that sparked my interest....subbed a few months ago and enjoying all of this!
@mapleacrefarm6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, and your ingenuity. When you were trying to tap the seat back into the block, it reminded me that I was taught to use the valve in place to keep the seat straight. Then use a socket about the same diameter as the valve face to gently tap it in. Only do this until the seat is started about halfway down. Then remove the valve and drive the seat in the rest of the way. The valve does a great job of keeping the seat aligned, but don't hit the valve too hard or it will break.
@jjmac35617 жыл бұрын
Interesting range of videos and repairs! You could have put the seat in the freezer over night and warmed the head up in an oven then popped the seat in a lot easier with a 'socket' type drift.
@macbeth23547 жыл бұрын
JJ Mac some pressurized CO2 would also do the trick. Stick the part in a welding glove with the hose end inside and let it run a bit.
@chillybrit23345 жыл бұрын
I came to comment the exact same thing and of course it's already been said. Used to do the same thing many years ago putting steel roller bearings into alloy housings, half the time you'd barely have to tap the bearing to seat it home. That said, I'm not sure I'd want to heat cycle any cylinder head to any great degree without it being clamped to its cylinder block - I'm thinking perhaps it could warp a tad then not seat right when reassembled. I never tried that specifically, so just spit balling concerns.
@76Maurauder3 жыл бұрын
The point of the failure being: The head had already overheated, expanded, and dropped the seat. Not much interference fit left to be enhanced by thermal expansion/contraction of the individual parts for reassembly. Judiciously coax the seat in to full purchase, and "punch" the surrounding head material around the seat to grasp it as best as one can.
@tonino51137 жыл бұрын
From Italy with affection Thank you for having shared your knowledge and passion Sorry if my english is not perfect
@Rick-S-60635 жыл бұрын
Not to worry! What you said makes perfect sense, and it was all spelled correctly.
@donnasetterbo8304 жыл бұрын
thank you soo much for this video. my 3 year old Craftsman replaced my 20 year old Craftsman that I nursed along. quit running. cleaned carb and also replaced flywheel as it stopped after hitting tree root, turns over but wont catch; plan to replace starter next already replaced spark plug, fuel filter, battery, etc.);s have learned everything from youtube and BS manual. While using flywheel puller, of course made hole in crankshaft not sure if thats a problem; will try to figure out how to check compression; but if thats the problem I guess I'll break down and search for a shop; your video helped a lot but also showed me its not something I have tools or knowledge to do what you did. I'm an old retired school teacher and cant afford $100 a month to get yard mowed. I've looked at many videos and yours is one of the best I've seen. Again thank you.
@ncrdisabled7 жыл бұрын
I love the electrician tape on the finger !!! My dad who was a master mechanic over 50 years showed me that in 1964 when I was 7 . And blue my favorite color!!!!
@kellyleonard40747 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great videos I love watching and learning from them
@altonriggs23527 жыл бұрын
just so happens...in my horde. ..I have a brand new one...Love it!!#
@megaloogy5 жыл бұрын
Good job. I love the out takes at the end. Good to know I'm not the only one who launches small parts to parts unknown.
@garagedays46775 жыл бұрын
That large gap in clamping force has been resolved in newer engines. And the aluminum vs steel pushrod is for heat. Aluminum for intake, steel for exhaust. Gauging lash should be done with some force to pull gauge out. Not loose but tight. Some drag is best. Rings wouldnt hurt but I've been there, done that. Expensive for my 445677 0476 e1 twin cylinder. Almost 40 a set. On Ebay, they ran up to 99 a set. Ridiculous but worth it when these engines run 1000 or more for new units. Got a new carb from China for it. It's so reliable that it cuts grass 3 ft high with little effort. I wish I had a shop that nice. I've got more tools than most people but I need a shop. Enjoy your mowing folks!
@tomoneil73154 жыл бұрын
Great video, however in my small engine shop I lap that valve w/valve grinding compound prior to spring installation. That 3 minute procedure ensures a perfect seal and alignment of the valve face surfaces.
@Xyleksoll4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing, especially after seeing him doing the valve lapping on other engines...
@ronirby58424 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was waiting to see him lap that valve
@NinjaMidget19695 жыл бұрын
Dood, as a guy who works on computers (and guns in my free time), I love watching your videos. This is the kind of stuff I wish I knew.
@adamsmy81214 жыл бұрын
Good luck its not that hard once you get on it
@Only1Shadow5 жыл бұрын
Good info. Good repair. Love the outtakes at the end... I've never done anything like that... never lied about it either. Lol
@peteoconnor88086 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! You have taught an old man a great lesson today, thank you!
@demonrathunter7 жыл бұрын
a little dab of grease will hold them keepers in place and make it a lot easier, pulse if you do happen to drop them they stick to the bench and not bounce to the magic hole in your shop. ;)
@jamesmanley67215 жыл бұрын
AAAAAAMEN !!!!
@Kettenhund755 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one with a magic shop hole! LOL
@rock-n-roller35845 жыл бұрын
Grease is like magic holder. Especially if you have had to repack needle bearings.
@davidgoodwin9584 жыл бұрын
Good comment!
@packingten4 жыл бұрын
In my broke days when I had limited tools I used grease MANY TIMES on a yard stick or screwdriver to retrieve, a bolt..
@ddocspeck7 жыл бұрын
I like the out takes at the end. And, yes, I did catch that you forgot the valve stem caps on re-assembly, but I did not say anything out loud - wanted to see how long it took you to realize the booboo . Mustie, you make these repairs look so easy - if I had half of your skills .... Always a pleasure watching your videos !
@squat2247 жыл бұрын
this repair was easy though. Most of the repairs on the channel are just neglect based, and are easy to fix. That's what makes this channel gold though, he's showing you how easy it is to fix your junk.
@orbitalair21037 жыл бұрын
SPRING LAUNCH !! Great channel man, my craftsman was leaking oil like a sieve on the bottom end, had to retorque all the main bolts. Still leaks on the top end, probably the head gasket. Mine is a tecumseh 12hp from 1990. Also its way past its valve gap check, so I got to fix that too. I also think you're a great channel because you show that its not too hard really to FIX STUFF. Cant believe what you find at yardsales and stuff.
@Duddie824 жыл бұрын
I took small engine repair while in high school, and we had a blast bringing lawn mower engines back to life, I wonder what our teacher did with all the good running engines we worked on. We were able to work on a couple lawn tractor engines and cut the grass at the place, and I heard those tractors were used for many years after we rebuilt the engines.. It was a totally cool class!!
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
I also took a small engines shop in highschool . Normally what they always did was rotate the engines and then have the next class tear them back down for being rebuilt. If you were at the top in your class you got to take the engines home.
@smartisas7 жыл бұрын
You are the macgyver of engines :)
@BigEightiesNewWave6 жыл бұрын
This guy does such fun and interesting projects.
@solomongainey8385 жыл бұрын
Had the exact same thing happen 16yrs ago to a craftsman self propelled push mower with a 5hp briggs ohv, a former friend gave it to me bc it wouldnt start. Took the head off, compressed the valve and knocked the seat back in. Thing ran for another 3yrs before upgrading to a rider. Watching this brought back some good memories.
@johnsmith77094 жыл бұрын
Nice fix. I didn't know you could put the valve seat back in the head. I learned something today. Great video. Thanks for producing these informative videos.
@TylersNeighborhoodGarage7 жыл бұрын
Remember....when mowing, ignore obstructions. Drive straight ahead and only stop when then the mower stops.
@halleffect16 жыл бұрын
exactly what my neighbor did when he borrowed my lawnmower.
@isaacvoeller32086 жыл бұрын
Yea speaking of neiabors after they borrowed my lawnmower I went to mow and I just heard my deck drive belt slipping and I wondered why. So I looked under the deck and saw a bunch of stuff on the blades. And once I got a closer look their were 8 garbage bags on the blades and they were on all 3 blades. And to make it worse they put a huge scratch in the side and busted the deck discharge plastic. Needless to say that was the last time I let them use it.
@boobalew6 жыл бұрын
Tyler's Neighborhood Garage That's what is taught at the School of Lawn $ Garden Equipment Abuse! LOL
@larryjenkins71226 жыл бұрын
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@GeorgeBonez6 жыл бұрын
Riding lawn tractors are something that people with push-mowers always want to barrow. I hate being rude to people so I take it easy on them and just politely tell them to FUCK OFF!!
@jimthesoundman86415 жыл бұрын
He makes the most complicated stuff look so simple.
@bertgrau3934 Жыл бұрын
5 years ago the parts were very reasonable, today however, it can be cheaper to fix rather than replace. I had a Briggs where the intake valve guide moved and held the valve open, no compression. Took it to a Machine shop removed the guide, knurled it replaced and it worked great, he also did a valve job, it would have taken more than just lapping the valves to make them seat properly. Great video sir
@sietse99205 жыл бұрын
How I wish to have known of your video's a year earlier! It took my mechanic a whole lot of expensive (!!) investigation hours to finally discover a dislodged valve seat in my 3 cyl Mitsubishi engine. "This never happens", he said. "I didn't go look for it because it seemed to me the less likely thing". Right. Had to pay him nearly 2000 dollars...... Great video's Mr Mustie! Thnx
@knighthawk868557 жыл бұрын
A blopper real at the end... Classic Jackie Chan... LMAO... That's why you have the best channel you admit when your wrong and show us too, keep the videos coming.
@jambomccann4396 жыл бұрын
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@gunlover19556 жыл бұрын
Note to self, if you use a sharp pointed punch and make some punch marks around inside the hole along the sides it will help hold them in also it just make it a little harder to get them back in but when the motor gets hot again they have a better chance of staying in place..
@manyregerts4 жыл бұрын
I may have a decent mechanical aptitude. If something like this was on regular TV when I was growing up, I definitely would've had a different vocation. I love this channel. :)
@rustycrustymakesstuff65286 жыл бұрын
I just fixed a flathead that did this last week. Nice job! I’ve seen people scrap a mower because of simple things like this.
@ianide24805 жыл бұрын
There's your problem lady... ;) Anyone ever notice that valve spring compressors never seem to be "quite" right for the task at hand. It's almost they design the damn things for 1 specific engine but tell you its "universal"...
@jseden4 жыл бұрын
Universal tools are the worst.. I'm looking at you, universal 2/3 jaw flywheel and pulley puller..
@chrisbraid29074 жыл бұрын
The main problem is that no one has the Universal Motor the tools were made for ....
@peterd76034 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an Eric O. quote from South Main Auto.
@aceelectriccompany11816 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. I am not a mechanic; I was wondering when valve grinding into the seat is indicated. Thanks
@NearlyNativeNursery5 жыл бұрын
Mustie1, your videos are absolutely the very best engine repair constructional ever produced.
@chucksimeonides9065 жыл бұрын
I hear your voice and I see the actor Allen Alda, you sound so much like him. That is why your videos are so good and soothing when you explain what you are doing. I have seen many of your videos, they are good, interesting and I have learned a lot. I think I can tackle my lawn tractor thanks to you. I will make a comment back to you in the future when I get the tractor to run. Thanks for you help and education. I really enjoy your videos.
@jackallen62616 жыл бұрын
That bent blade is for making crop circles!
@StingerSecSol4 жыл бұрын
I removed the keepers like that once. Takes incredible amount of hand strength. I'm now to old to do it that way.
@1pcfred3 жыл бұрын
I do not think small engine valve springs have a lot of tension to them.
@markjohnson75082 жыл бұрын
Really
@markjohnson75082 жыл бұрын
@@1pcfred no they don't. U can do it by hand. Cars and trucks u need a spring compressor.. not to correct you. But for my 45 yr old hands they aren't too baf.. baf.. lol baaaaaaaaaaahf
@VeryHairyKrishna7 жыл бұрын
Your diagnosis of the problem was right on point. I have a sneaking suspicion that you've done this kind of thing before.
@DavesLife1006 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos and bring engines back to life. Really sad how Americans don't fix much stuff anymore and just throw it away to buy a new one
@ScottHenion7 жыл бұрын
I think the two different push rods is that the exhaust valve gets a lot hotter than the intake. So as it heats up, it gets tighter. The aluminum rod will match the expansion of the head/block. The steel one will grow less to compensate for the heating of the exhaust valve. I think one of these days, you will find a mower that has been sitting for years without a mouse nest and you will just have a heart failure from shock ;)
@mustie17 жыл бұрын
makes sense, thanks
@ScottHenion7 жыл бұрын
It is a complicated science. You have a whole system of parts expanding at different rates. The most complicated I was involved with was a stainless screw connection to a PCB. The mechanical engineer had to add a aluminum washer to have the screw stay at the same torque over temp. That was just 3 parts. There are many flavors of aluminum. Maybe Honda uses one that expands similar to steel. B&S uses a lot of zinc and I think that expends more.
@jacksonhornady74746 жыл бұрын
Scott H that's what I was thinking
@charleserps8485 жыл бұрын
@kragseven Actually Aluminum does react with gasses, which is why you will never see an Aluminum exhaust.
@larryfine44985 жыл бұрын
@@charleserps848 Cars have alumimiźed exhaust systems.
@Marksgoodvids7 жыл бұрын
Mustie, i'm not even old and I like your channel.
@alienufomartian68675 жыл бұрын
Lol. I'm 41. Am I old? I freaking love his channel.
@dman95795 жыл бұрын
Even young people can learn things,sometimes
@mcombsemail5 жыл бұрын
I love these little projects and you really know yours stuff. I've never heard of punching the head. The only thing I would have done differently is use heat when installing the valve seat. I would have soaked the head in hot water and possibly chilled the seat in the fridge before installation. Keep up the good work!
@StonyRC5 жыл бұрын
Only 8 minutes into the vid and I'm learning TONS. When refitting the valve retaining collets, my Dad always used to hold them in place with a dab of thick grease before loosening the valve spring compressor - I didn't inherit his practical engineering abilities. It's a shame that you're not EVERYONE's neighbour!
@purebreddead7 жыл бұрын
it'd be awesome to start a apprenticeship with mustie. it would be so great to know all of this stuff and learn it hands on.
@NobleSpartan275 жыл бұрын
I doubt it
@BigShastaKen5 жыл бұрын
@TheJR1948 Yeah right...What an asshole comment.
@leodanryan9664 жыл бұрын
I call it "staking" when I do it to guns. Specifically AR-15 gas keys on bolt carriers.
@mrsluigi94782 жыл бұрын
I have the intek 21 series 12HP very very similar looking to this engine. My dad bought it in 2010 and still 2021 no blown gasket but I replaced it anyway for fun. Mainly the valve cover gasket was starting to leak oil and collect dirt and looked gross, I like my things spotless so that's why I opened up a lawn mower engine for the first time. Thanks for this video it was entertaining to watch. I gotta get myself a filler gauge for those exhaust/intake gaps.
@limpdickit6 жыл бұрын
I wasn't going to say anything, but I didn't see you put those valve buttons back on....LOL. Also when you asked what we thought about the blade, I thought it looked ok if you were going to plow the garden and then you said it had a little bit of a roto-tiller thing going on....WOW...great minds do think alike....love your videos.
@carryitaround7 жыл бұрын
i take a piece of sandpaper and wrap it on my thumb and finger and tape it up.....to push springs in guns... works everytime... otherwise i cant stand the pain... the sandpaper is tough and provides finger protection..
@mustie17 жыл бұрын
good tip
@davidkassube9886 жыл бұрын
Seem that heating up the head to replace the seat would have been a good idea.
@zedcartwright52675 жыл бұрын
Use a socket the size of the valve seat with an extension. Hold socket square on top of seat and tap the extension with hammer.
@terryrolo724 жыл бұрын
use a blowtorch to expand the head first..... valve seat in the freezer..
@peterburke21986 жыл бұрын
Always love watching your videos and using them as a second opinion. Keep up the great work.
@packingten4 жыл бұрын
Burned valve seat. They were all flatheads when I worked @ Lawn mower shop now I'm 69 wow...Great job brother!.
@MrXcc4u7 жыл бұрын
better than watching a perry mason show....solved it in less than a hour. awesome job.
@russse27937 жыл бұрын
LOL. Only bad thing is Della Street is not helping him solve the case.
@tjroane3 жыл бұрын
I love the 405 thumbs down from the folks that gave their "broken" mowers away.
@mollevej303 жыл бұрын
😃
@langstoy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your informative video. You do an excellent job of explaining things that even I can understand. Keep up the good work!
@wilsondoak98514 жыл бұрын
Just watched your video on the new car lift. Nice job on the assembly of it. This is a nice addition to your shop and no more working on your back or knees lol .were getting to old for that.
@paulgoodier37777 жыл бұрын
if you put a socket or nut between stem and spring compressor large enough for the retainers to drop out from the stems saves fighting manually
@paulgoodier37777 жыл бұрын
***** thanks oscar
@LouCFur907 жыл бұрын
the bloopers, lol :D
@michaelparker57936 жыл бұрын
Thank you mustie I suffer from PTSD and I use to do what you do but the last 10 years has been really bad dealing with my issues I watched you all the time in the past now I'm back I know it sounds funny but your videos help me in a way to deal with my situation
@abelwrate43306 жыл бұрын
Bought a non running 8HP Craftsman chipper for $50. Carb cleaned and headgasket blown. Purr's like a kitten. I still need to sharpen the two smaller blades and order the long single blade. I found pencils and some crap from mice. The longer blade had some large chips in it. Not a bad fix. Thanks for the video's and keep up the good work.