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Aside from the obvious missing glass, dings and dents and the rust on the left front fender, the truck is surprisingly solid. I will wait to make the final decision till after I get it running but I am leaning towards a patina rat rod with it.

LOL, I am, pretty sure that they used a fist sized rock that I already tossed back into the bush. Thanks for watching and for commenting.

I am kind of surprised how good of shape the truck is in, It sat in a mud hole in a junk yard for about 25 years before I bought it. It has been up high and dry since but I always figured it would be a rotted hulk underneath. Fortunately, it is not that bad. the worst rust appears to be the cancer in the right front fender. Thanks for watching.

@@DougsMessyGarage All great timing then in finding this.. Are you based in Australia?

Check back for more. I have the heads off and am trying all the tricks to get the engine to break free.

Thanks. Now I just need to get a few of them running.

We had the police investigate the damage when it originally occurred but we were unable to come up with proof as to who was involved. We have some strong suspicions who did it but no proof. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I have used the backfill blade to smooth things out but I am also using my father's bobcat with its non-toothed bucket to spread the gravel so I give the base a quick pass with the Bobcat to smooth out the tooth marks. Thanks for the tips.

I keep meaning to pop the prop off. Great tip about flipping the hinges. Thanks

I do have a couple of small outboard options

Thanks for checking it out.

Glad I was able to help

I got really lucky on eBay and found exactly what I was looking for at a reasonable price.

Unfortunately, I haven't had one that old apart. I do know that many of the parts warehouses have good exploded views for many older outboards. Have you tried marineengine.com?

The metal shim is built into the airbox on the 224. If you plan on adding an aftermarket intake designed for the 212, you will need to source the metal shim or the intake will not fit properly.

That's not a bad idea, actually.

Be careful when ordering parts. Force was terrible about following the parts manual. A '94 motor might have a '93 power head and possibly a '92 lower unit. When ordering parts, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you have and thus what to order. Best of luck with the repair.

You would need a universal capable of dealing with a rolling security code. I do not know if those are available but would think they are..

It came with the unit. Amazon might sell the adapter separately but I seem to recall that it was a model specific option.

@@DougsMessyGarage thank you for responding. I’ll check the system for the model number and see if it comes with it before I buy one

The charging part works well but the motor part runs like crap. Appears there is a friction issue on the ignition cam and the spark advance is not functioning quite right. Need to get back on this but other projects have been occupying my time.

The coils work great. They were not wired correctly when I got the machine but as soon as I had them correct, the machine fired right up.

It' a 25 hp engine but I don't see any name on it anywhere suggesting what brand it may be. I think I have seen a similar engine with a name like Rondo or some such but really am just going of the red cowl.

It is similar to my 739cc Rato, but it is different enough to make me think it is from a different manufacturer

I think my 2-smoker is going away too. Not reliable enough.

@@DougsMessyGarage I hear you.. it's just this trackster i just purchased in South Carolina 2 days ago looks in really good shape. It even has the original green seat and window. Engine looks like new. Only problem is it needs 2 new belts and the fan is missing... Look like someone installed new parts..

@@jeffnations6649 If you want the parts, David DeGhetto on Facebook likely has them but be warned, his prices are pretty outrageous. The flywheel/fan is basically the same as similar vintage OMC Snow Cruiser/Johnson Ski Horse/Evinrude Snow Skeeter so those may be viable alternatives as well.

I have a couple of hours on it now and while far from expert, I am getting a bit more comfortable with it.

I had to switch the stick and boom out with each other on the control pattern having the boom in the right hand drove me crazy

@@MrCheaterpipe Since I am new to excavators, the current configuration is what I am learning. If ever have to run a 'name brand machine, I will likely have issues.

That is an interesting idea for a video. I will see if I can make that happen for you. Also gives me some ideas for a bigger project for the machine but that would take some time and doesn't help you so I will try to get the simple measurements take soon. Thanks for watching.

@DougsMessyGarage also if you haven't done it yet pull all your panels and inspect closely at all connections for leaks I had 2 leaks coming from the connections on my fuel tank one was a drain plug that perhaps got some gunk under the o ring and the second was less severe but still leaking was a banjo compression fitting that wasn't torqued down quite all the way letting a small drip of gas accumulate and drip once every 30 seconds or so drained took apart and cleaned and reinstalled so far no problems

@@MrCheaterpipe I have pulled up the floor and all appears to be in order. I think I still have a leak on my hydraulic cooler drain that is likely a damaged o-ring.

This is Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. This particular site is in North Battleford, Saskatchewan but they have branches all over the place. Check online for your nearest location. This site was not my nearest location but it was the one with the machine I wanted at I price I could stand.

The throttle could be stuck in the control arm, there is a grease fitting that needs a shot every now and then and that could be the problem. Also could be the linkage between the arm and the carb. The throttle shaft on the carb could be gummed up. Or, the throttle ties into the ignition system up under the flywheel and something could be stiff there. Break out some penetrating oil and see if you can free something up. Best of luck.

Trying very hard to declutter things. Major renovations underway

Those outboards are known for shifter dog issues but before you dig in too deep, make sure your detent is working properly up at the shifter.

@@DougsMessyGarage Sorry, I’m new to working on boat motors. What is the detent ? What should I watch for ?

@@HTShepherd My 18hp is in storage right now so I can't look at it but i recall there is an arc shaped tab near the shifter that has a small roller on it. its purpose is to help keep the gearbox in the selected gear, either forward, neutral, or reverse. If the roller is gummed up, that may explain when the motor can pop out of gear.

@@DougsMessyGarage Thank you Doug for the description, I think I know what roller you are describing.

@@glennday7802 yes the messy garage was especially bad at that time while I was packing up for the move. Currently there are two cardboard boxes and a couple of pieces of sheet metal left to move before the new owner takes possession. I do miss my old garage though, the new one will take a lot of work to get it properly setup. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@@kodiham7532 there should be a sheet metal tag with a model and serial number on it riveted to the clamp or pivot. With those two numbers, a site like outboards.com or iboats.com should be able to decipher the model description and year. I always was told that the outboard was a ‘71 (it’s been in the family since new). But obviously, after running the model and serial, it is a ‘73.

@@IanSmart-u2h Get them turning wrenches at a young age. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@@Inthefoxhole I have always had good luck with Quads. I am not a racer, just street use. I want to be able to turn the key and go for a cruise and the Quadrajet has always been good at that.

@@evannordhaus there is always lots to see here at AirVenture Oshkosh

@@LifewithDavid1 thanks for checking out my channel

While the quality is not the same as the name brand machines, they are generally built with off-the-shelf components so I am hopeful I will be able to keep it running.

Thank you for the kind comment Mike. I have a few videos on the go about the MP30. So far it is a fantastic machine other than it like to shred the lawn. Your videos about having a mini excavator around helped me decide it was a worthwhile investment for me too. Now I just have to resist the temptation to buy a Kei truck, LOL.

Man that’s a good price on the Machpro 300 skid steer! I need to go to one of these auctions some time. I got a Rippa on Order, it’s basically the Machpro 300 but I paid a bit more for it. I guess the only thing I got going is the place I ordered it from offers a 1 year warranty and handle tracking down parts if they are needed. I definitely appreciate seeing the machines at auction. Thanks 😊

@@Mikefestiva I thought $3000 Canadian was pretty reasonable. While I don’t really need one of the track loaders, for that price it would almost be worth it to get it, shoot some videos and then send it down the road. Thanks for the Sub