I'm 61, been working on small engines all my life. Owned a couple Onans but never worked on them other than changing oil and plugs. I feel like I'm back in shop class in school learning, listening and absorbing all this information, and may I add from an excellent teacher.
I hope one day in the near future when they bring back shop class to schools, kids might get to see some of his videos. I hope they leave in some of his little dirty jokes that he says sometimes.
@kevin balluff I have a cubcadet 104 international and I cannot get it to start. It has previously been running and running great. But it sat for a while and now will not fire. It has fuel, spark, and a fully charged battery. The engine turns over but will not fire up
Nice work straightening the valve stem. I appreciate you showing us “real world” fixes instead of just throwing money at it and buying new parts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time.
@@Alxjeffs Don't be ridiculous. Everything else was working fine. The Valve showed clear damage of overheating unlike the rest of the engine. It's safer to replace it.
Have seen far too many do that.. throw money at it with a load of new parts, rather than fixing what they have in front of them or running with it as it is. I believe part of the problem, is not everyone has the knowledge nor the patience to fix/repair something.
you are one of the better youtubers in my opinion. i dont hear like and subscribe from you every 2 seconds (although that would make a funny imitation). your wholesome and you teach stuff i can use. not like other youtubers that say something needs a fix and than turns the camera off. thank you
Mustie1, I wanted to let you know that watching your videos is one of the main things that calms me down nowadays when I have stress in my life. Thanks for that.
I've been watching this channel religiously lately, my father in law is paraplegic and to get him out and doing stuff we fix up any old mowers and trimmers this channel has helped me a lot cheers mate
This series on the 318 has been one of your best, if not thee best. Can’t wait to see her fully assembled. Thanks, as always, for your time and effort in creating another excellent video.
I admire your persistence...running into unexpected problem after problem and doing the right thing by fixing it...also you take it mostly in a light-hearted way (at least on camera...LOL) You're also adept at when to take a few steps back to assess and take a break to try it again later...I know there must be situations when time isn't on your side but still handle it pretty well...all these attributes I see and the versatility you possess to work on anything and everything will always bring me back to your educational videos....along with your good nature, knowledge, and modesty to share with others what you know...keep up the good work!
I'm in Aus too and lovin this video about the Onan engine. The very expensive Toro ride ons sold locally in the 90's had these engines. Great to restore but not much knowledge locally.
Most likely you won't see this comment, but I just wan't to thank you for inspiring me to get back into repairing old lawn tractors. I had a lot of fun today showing my 6 year old grandson some of the old Sears Suburban tractors I've brought back to life. Thanks for the great videos, I always learn something new!
That engine sounds really smooth now. You have a really good way of explaining issues with a broken or out of adjustment part. You have good teaching skills.
What you were describing to do with the valve seats is called staking the seats. Something us old timers did a lot, to retain the seats in position. That Deere is going to be like new, when you finish! Great content, Darren, you're the only channel in this category that I subscribe to.
Your an inspiration to all backyard hobbyist (and techs also). I work on all my equipment and your constantly teaching me things I never thought of before. don't ever stop, keep fixing, keep taping, make them as long as you need !!!
Excellent series on the John Deere. I'm past the age of tinkering on engines, but I sure wish your channel had been around when I was. Very educational and your never fail to teach me something new.
To me the most satisfying thing in this world is taking an engine with problems and fixing it. The sound of a healthy engine Is so satisfying once you have herd it run like shit
Take this restoration all the way mustie they dont build machines likes this anymore and its a beautiful tractor. Plus you have the attachments for it to restore, please fix it all up it deserves it. Thank you for your hardwork sir.
what makes Mustie unique is when he applies a fix to a perplexing problem that most of us would struggle or give up on....and makes it look so simple in the end...amazing..one of the best i have ever known or watched..
I was a little sad when you moved into your new shop, now a few weeks later, I'm already fully acclimatised. A good lesson to not get too attached to things that are not important.
I still miss the home shop, but it felt like we got more out of the new shop since he can't walk 20 feet and relax at home. Although I'm mostly protecting my own laziness.
I believe it would have been a very non interesting video if it was just the carb issue. Learned more about he 318 JD than I have ever thought I would. The guy I used to work for had one of these is had the front and rear PTO. Those Double Brake peddles on there helped a lot the steering when I used the Tiller on the back I also used the dozer blade up front for weight. Truly enjoy watching you and how closely you explain every detail I makes the video more interesting. Faithful Subscriber from Missouri.
Rewarded for your patience and thorough checkup on this engine, sounds great! What a way to balance a serene New Hampshire scene with an Old Man Puttering sign. Another best!!
Wouldn't be a complete Sunday morning without a Mustie1 video. Great job on this one. It's one thing to rebuild a Brigs or something that you can just order a slew of brand new replacement parts for but an entirely different thing to have to make due with what you have and have to repair or refurbish the parts you have because replacements are not an option. That's what makes the difference between a true master and just a parts changer.
Cracking job my friend, sounds sweet. Can't wait to see it all back together again, then the refurbishment of the plough before the final assembly. Brilliant video, best channel on RUclips.
Thank you Mustie, for the pleasant relief you provide from the constant deluge of political and social storm front. Im in central florida, and right now we're waiting for hurricane Dorian to decide if it's going to kick our but t, or give us a pass. You provide a wonderful distraction, full of humor, useful info, and relaxing mechanical problem solving. Thank you for providing a stress free "safe place"! Congrats on the new digs, I am a subscriber, and happy to be so!
Hey cayuse1234 thank you for donating the unit to mustie1. Everyone that watches gets something from the work Dan dose and a little of that is due your way too. Again thanks, it turned into an interesting project.
One of the biggest things I can commend you on is looking for the cause. Finding the problem is a plus nowadays. Something about mechanical curiosity maybe. Kudos to you on your innate curiosity.
Very nicely done Mustie. I admire your persistence and thoroughness. Thanks for sharing. Nice plow with the controls, so nice. Hoping you play with the snow blower as well.
Hey Mr M, I freely admit to being addicted to your channel, it's excellent! Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man" said "I'm an exceelent driver", You sir are an excellent tutor. Many thanks for sharing, from an old Yorkshire "Geezer" in Ireland.
Another great teaching video, thanks so much these videos have taught me so much, and saved me many dollars Keep the videos coming Mustie 1.... Steve. A.
The valve guide demonstration was very helpful, I wouldn't call it a rant. I've been working on stuff my whole life, and I learn something from all of your videos.
Nice way to start my Sunday. A cup of coffee, a couple eggs, some bacon and toast, and a new Mustie video. Thanks for these always a pleasure to watch and perhaps learn something.
Nice work! It's really purring now! I cooked my John Deere mower several years ago. Was almost finished mowing and it came to a halt after about five seconds of horrible screeching. I opened the lid and found the screen on top of the engine completely clogged with cottonwood fuzz, which had been flying around in copious quantities all day. Lesson learned, the hard way of course.
You're a genius....great engine repair person.. Enjoyed watching you repair the engine. Learned a lot. I was so use to aircraft repair many year ago, trying to fix a lawn seemed tedious. You're such a hard worker. Thanks for making the video.
The JD 318 was a beast of a machine / mower. Had one for years! Sold it to buy a JD 455 I've had it the last 20 odd year. O and I agree with the others here,You are Excellent at what you do. I've learned many things from you over the years watching you on here. Thank You!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Onan. Sold to McGraw Edison around 1970 and then to Cummins. Your engine is either a B43 or B48, both based off the CCk series. I've worked on too many Onans to count. Yes, parts are getting scarce and $$$$ and will only get worse as times go by. The CCK series is mostly indestructible as they have cast iron blocks and a far better bearing system than the B40-series. B&S twins and these B-series engines share the same flaws, poor cooling flow and overheating. The B&S are worse with popping valve seats and after literally half a dozen tries punching in seats, we finally said "Uncle" and installed a Vanguard on a Woods zero turn. What great series and your explanations are clear and concise and top for YT.
Reminisce when I was in high school 1981 in small engine class. I wanted to be an auto mechanic or diesel tech. Thank you. you bring back old memories that we all miss. Only work on Bridges Stratton 3.5 hp tearing down put back together over & over.
I think I've watched every video you have ever released and so far I have not found a single video boring, your funny, explain everything in easy to understand as you go along explaining each step you are performing, and the reasons why you are doing what your doing, I look forward to your next video M@x
I've had a 22 hp Briggs and Stratton OHV seize the intake valves at start up after I used old gas that was stored in a metal gas can. Engine ran fine until I tried starting after it had cooled down. Varnish built up around the intake valve guide which held the valve in place. This bent the intake pushrod on one cylinder. Much effort was required to free the valve so it had easy movement. Wonder if something similar happened on your engine? Your engine doesn't use pushrods but restricted valve movement may have contributed to cap falling off.
I am a power equipment mechanic with 35+ years of exp and that was one of the first things that came to mind, seen many small engines in the past have that happen. Don't know if it is as bad now with the newer fuels though.
A long time since I last seen someone grinding valves! I remember watching my dad teach my brother this skill years before his apprenticeship with ford. A skill no doubt invaluable in his progress to him becoming a master technician all these years later.
I can’t wait until every Sunday to sit down and watch a Mustie1 video with a hot cup of coffee , I love all your videos they are like a bubble bath for your brain
Onan was bought by Cummins. I work for them as a diesel mechanic and we sell many old onan parts. Some for this engine too. Go to your local Cummins branch and you should be able to get something
Great work, it'll make a great tractor for you. Those old John Deere's were great. There's a reason when you find them that they fetch a pretty good price, they're built to actually last not fall apart after the first season like today's box store junk.
In my dad’s old .hip roof’ tool box there is an old hand crank style valve lapper, kind of like an old hand drill driver but with a suction cup instead of a chuck where a drill bit would mount. When cranked, it would rotate the valve back and forth, advancing the rotation incrementally . So instead of running the stick with suction cup between your hands, you would just crank the ‘drill’ handle and lift it up occasionally to help spread the compound. Old school stuff. Love this channel.
AWESOME ! Tip - the witness mark from the lapping process is all that's needed for determining contact on the valves - no marker required. I've been porting and rebuilding heads for 25 years. : )
Nothing to add to all the positive comments below, but just in case it matters for the "ratings algorithm," throwing you some good vibes. Great as always.
The iron duke does it again. Great job you give some of these young guys an incentive to want to be a good mechanic and builder. Keep at it mustie Thumbs up...
Wow, she sounds so much better. Nice job with the cleaning and repaint while waiting for your gaskets. Looking forward to seeing and hearing her run and cut some grass and to see how the other attachments work out for it. Knowing you those will probably get a new paint job as well.
37:38 Regular extensions or rated torque sticks have no effect on the final torque delivered by a hand held click or beam type torque wrench. They only limit the torque of powered impact tools.
Hi Darren. I really enjoy seeing how you recycle/reuse and save the old parts - valve.. I had to give you a quick smile today.... I purchased an ingersoll 4020PS back in the 90"s Went to a local bar early in to have an after noon snack with a friend. Come to find out his friend was an engineer for them. Told him I had a foot control for the speed control. Not on the handle. Life is so cool, amazing on what every one does!
Nice score on a 318, glad to see you're restoring it cosmetically too. Those are great tractors. Your videos are informative and entertaining, keep up the great work!
Using your lathe and an indicator you could have got that valve near perfect. We straighten shafts all the time that way. .001 or better. Best vids on the web. I love the vw content. 65 was my first car.
Pausing at 46:00 to suggest attaching a winch on one of the ceiling joists above the worktable to act as a hoist for lifting heavier items such as the mower engine. If you wanna get fancy make a rail to mount the winch to that allows it to slide from one table to another. Saw something like this on the B is for Build channel.
Yep, a gantry crane setup is what he needs in that shop. I have a big A-frame with a trolley and electric hoist in my shop. Couldn’t imagine working without it!
Excellent work on that engine Mustie, it's a good thing you tore the engine down otherwise you wouldn't have caught those bent valves! Love your videos Mustie, keep up the great work!
Those old Onan engines are hard to kill, kinda like the old cast iron Kohlers that I love so much. My uncle recently had me go through the 318 that he bought brand new. He's used and abused it for 30 years or better. It's his lawn mower, roto tiller and snow blower. Other than normal maintenance, the only things it needed were a carb rebuild and a few cracks in the deck welded. He was thinking about buying a new tractor, but, can't be happier now that the "mean green mowin machine" is running, mowing and tilling properly again. My 70+ year old uncle is also looking forward to winter...he can't wait to get into his Carharrts and do battle with the snow (after his 51 year old nephew installs the snowblower and tire chains of course) lol!
"Old men watching old man puttering".... I hope if I ever need a "straightened" heart valve the surgeon watched this video, no loctite though, please, not FDA approved!
This was pretty great. I have joined the ranks of those who talk back to the video. You hit that valve stem once, and as the hammer went up for the second hit it was “Whoa, whoa, buddy you’re good you’re good!”...out loud. In my kitchen. Also laughed about “betcha THAT’s not in the owner’s manual!”. Nice work with the camera and editing too, think those are overlooked skills in these videos.
i so appreciate watching when something goes wrong, and seeing how you fix it. That's what we all run into -nice to hear your thinking, when that happens.
Hmm, a conversion to a two-cylinder diesel would have been awesome, but seeing this engine run again, that's just as good, love me an opposed-twin engine... :D
When I worked at the mower shop, we had to peen the exhaust valve seats on all of the new Briggs-powered mowers, before they were sold, because they would come out. Love your videos-thanks!
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!! Fun times in Mustie1's Garage!!!!!!!! Brings back old memories. Can't wait for the snow plow resurrection! Chains and a cab! Yeah, a cab! Build a cab to keep your feet and hands warm.
I do like the nature shots at the end. Just for grins, do you have any shots of a stream in the winter and same stream in the summer for a comparison? Glad you got the engine diagnosed and fixed. Sounds very good now. Dave.
I love how smooth that thing ran after you got done with it. Oh so very satisfying to bring it back. I'm not usually a cosmetics guy, but the quick paint job sure seemed worth it. It's going to look nearly new when you put it into service as the shop plow! Thanks for a great video Mustie1.
Hi Darren, great job as usual ,is your camera slightly out of focus , or maybe my tired old eyes? All the best from Scotland , and keep up the great work!
That valve tip thing happened to a 16 horse Onan on my Miller welder. Went down to the crankcase. That’s how I knew that was your problem. It’s all fixed up now. Unfortunately, I also have a 20 horse Onan that I want to use for a log splitter. I’m not looking forward to tearing into that one. I love Onan motors but I hate working on ‘em. Great video.
Using an extension on a torque wrench (no matter how long) does NOT affect the output torque. The torque you put in equals the torque coming out the other end. You will have to rotate the wrench further because of the elasticity of the metal, but as long as pressure is held for more than a very brief amount of time, the same torque comes out the other end. This does not apply to impact wrenches as they do not apply constant pressure.
One of the things that will change the intended output of your torque of your torque wrench would be the use of a crowsfoot or simular attachment which puts the bolt or nut off center of the output of the torque wrench
I love your videos. It makes me feel very peaceful. Thank you for inviting me into your garage(s). I have one question: Can I come help you lift some of the things you gotta lift??? Your already bad back is going to hurt a lot more! I wouldn't charge for lending another back to ruin!
I'm 61, been working on small engines all my life. Owned a couple Onans but never worked on them other than changing oil and plugs. I feel like I'm back in shop class in school learning, listening and absorbing all this information, and may I add from an excellent teacher.
I hope one day in the near future when they bring back shop class to schools, kids might get to see some of his videos. I hope they leave in some of his little dirty jokes that he says sometimes.
@@bobcranberries5853Only dirty thing here his is nails. What you talkin' bout Willis?
;)
@kevin balluff I have a cubcadet 104 international and I cannot get it to start. It has previously been running and running great. But it sat for a while and now will not fire. It has fuel, spark, and a fully charged battery. The engine turns over but will not fire up
@@jaredhuffman1973 AIR, NOT a small engine mechanic but on cars that is the next check.
Nice work straightening the valve stem. I appreciate you showing us “real world” fixes instead of just throwing money at it and buying new parts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time.
Buying a new valve would have been better though. Who knows if it's gonna break and possibly cause more damage later on. Or at least not seal right.
EbonyPope yeah and following that logic just buy a new engine and again one better just buy a new tractor 🚜
@@Alxjeffs Don't be ridiculous. Everything else was working fine. The Valve showed clear damage of overheating unlike the rest of the engine. It's safer to replace it.
@@Alxjeffs Some people's time is actually worth a *lot* more than the opportunity cost of fixing a decades old valve. Believe it or not...
Have seen far too many do that.. throw money at it with a load of new parts, rather than fixing what they have in front of them or running with it as it is. I believe part of the problem, is not everyone has the knowledge nor the patience to fix/repair something.
you are one of the better youtubers in my opinion. i dont hear like and subscribe from you every 2 seconds (although that would make a funny imitation). your wholesome and you teach stuff i can use. not like other youtubers that say something needs a fix and than turns the camera off. thank you
Talan Peterson way to call me out... lol. I don’t have a camera and tripod I use my cell phone.
@@enginesandoutdoors3238 better than what i had. i used a phone with the worlds worst camera and it was so bad i had to delete my videos
Talan Peterson even though I can record decent videos I still just say, “now I’m going to clean the carburetor” and skip taking it off and apart.
When your videos are good you don't have to beg.
My thoughts exactly, Talan
Mustie1, I wanted to let you know that watching your videos is one of the main things that calms me down nowadays when I have stress in my life. Thanks for that.
Your knowledge is impeccable. Love watching and learning from your vids. Cant say enough about how good you are.
Agreed watching him has taught me to be able to service my own mower for the most part. Some things i still have the shop do.
+wrangler.. You will never be able to do it if you don't try. The repair shop is gonna hurt anyway. The worst you can do is make it a lot worse:)
He's not that intelligent there's a lot that he misses out and forgets and you can tell by the editing that he skipped loads out
@@obviouslytwo4u like you know more
I've been watching this channel religiously lately, my father in law is paraplegic and to get him out and doing stuff we fix up any old mowers and trimmers this channel has helped me a lot cheers mate
This series on the 318 has been one of your best, if not thee best. Can’t wait to see her fully assembled. Thanks, as always, for your time and effort in creating another excellent video.
I admire your persistence...running into unexpected problem after problem and doing the right thing by fixing it...also you take it mostly in a light-hearted way (at least on camera...LOL) You're also adept at when to take a few steps back to assess and take a break to try it again later...I know there must be situations when time isn't on your side but still handle it pretty well...all these attributes I see and the versatility you possess to work on anything and everything will always bring me back to your educational videos....along with your good nature, knowledge, and modesty to share with others what you know...keep up the good work!
As usual just going to bed in Australia, but now I can sleep easy tonight after worrying about those lost Valve Caps all week!
no thats funny!
All is well mate
I'm in Aus too and lovin this video about the Onan engine. The very expensive Toro ride ons sold locally in the 90's had these engines. Great to restore but not much knowledge locally.
Also he pronounced aluminium wrong haha
@@frankvartuli3697 It depends on where you live. In N America it's pronounced the way Darren did.
Most likely you won't see this comment, but I just wan't to thank you for inspiring me to get back into repairing old lawn tractors. I had a lot of fun today showing my 6 year old grandson some of the old Sears Suburban tractors I've brought back to life. Thanks for the great videos, I always learn something new!
That engine sounds really smooth now. You have a really good way of explaining issues with a broken or out of adjustment part. You have good teaching skills.
What you were describing to do with the valve seats is called staking the seats. Something us old timers did a lot, to retain the seats in position. That Deere is going to be like new, when you finish! Great content, Darren, you're the only channel in this category that I subscribe to.
Your an inspiration to all backyard hobbyist (and techs also). I work on all my equipment and your constantly teaching me things I never thought of before. don't ever stop, keep fixing, keep taping, make them as long as you need !!!
Excellent series on the John Deere. I'm past the age of tinkering on engines, but I sure wish your channel had been around when I was. Very educational and your never fail to teach me something new.
It's always a pleasure watching you overcome problems, and you calm demeanor is... well, um... calming. Thanks for the video!
To me the most satisfying thing in this world is taking an engine with problems and fixing it. The sound of a healthy engine Is so satisfying once you have herd it run like shit
Take this restoration all the way mustie they dont build machines likes this anymore and its a beautiful tractor. Plus you have the attachments for it to restore, please fix it all up it deserves it. Thank you for your hardwork sir.
mad max - Yes you are right, they do not build them like they used too. One day I will work on an old Craftsman I have with an Onan.
There could Be a reason they Dont Build Em Like This.
If they built them to last, then they would build themselves out of work.
It is called designed obsolescence.
what makes Mustie unique is when he applies a fix to a perplexing problem that most of us would struggle or give up on....and makes it look so simple in the end...amazing..one of the best i have ever known or watched..
I was a little sad when you moved into your new shop, now a few weeks later, I'm already fully acclimatised. A good lesson to not get too attached to things that are not important.
I had the same feeling about him leaving the old garage. Now I don't think about it because the new place has so much potential for larger projects.
I still miss the home shop, but it felt like we got more out of the new shop since he can't walk 20 feet and relax at home. Although I'm mostly protecting my own laziness.
I believe it would have been a very non interesting video if it was just the carb issue. Learned more about he 318 JD than I have ever thought I would. The guy I used to work for had one of these is had the front and rear PTO. Those Double Brake peddles on there helped a lot the steering when I used the Tiller on the back I also used the dozer blade up front for weight. Truly enjoy watching you and how closely you explain every detail I makes the video more interesting. Faithful Subscriber from Missouri.
Rewarded for your patience and thorough checkup on this engine, sounds great! What a way to balance a serene New Hampshire scene with an Old Man Puttering sign. Another best!!
Wouldn't be a complete Sunday morning without a Mustie1 video. Great job on this one. It's one thing to rebuild a Brigs or something that you can just order a slew of brand new replacement parts for but an entirely different thing to have to make due with what you have and have to repair or refurbish the parts you have because replacements are not an option. That's what makes the difference between a true master and just a parts changer.
Parts are still readily available for the Onan Performer series engines, just not cheap....
Cracking job my friend, sounds sweet. Can't wait to see it all back together again, then the refurbishment of the plough before the final assembly. Brilliant video, best channel on RUclips.
Hands down, best on you tube!
Thank you Mustie, for the pleasant relief you provide from the constant deluge of political and social storm front. Im in central florida, and right now we're waiting for hurricane Dorian to decide if it's going to kick our but t, or give us a pass. You provide a wonderful distraction, full of humor, useful info, and relaxing mechanical problem solving. Thank you for providing a stress free "safe place"!
Congrats on the new digs, I am a subscriber, and happy to be so!
Way more than I could have don in the back yard it is really grate to see it running so good glade I gave to you have done it right Dan
cayuse 1234 it's going to look really good with that snow plough on it how's your new one behaving??
Hey cayuse1234 thank you for donating the unit to mustie1. Everyone that watches gets something from the work Dan dose and a little of that is due your way too.
Again thanks, it turned into an interesting project.
very well I need it for the manure pile up back and it dose a grate job on the paddock out back
cayuse 1234 I hope it serves you well for years to come just give it what it needs when it needs it and you will be fine best wishes from scotland
So you're the original owner of this tractor. Mustie sure did a good job getting it all nice and cleaned up. You'd think it was brand new again.
One of the biggest things I can commend you on is looking for the cause. Finding the problem is a plus nowadays. Something about mechanical curiosity maybe. Kudos to you on your innate curiosity.
“Let’s just clean it up and see if we can get it running”. Well that went off the rails pretty severely lol
Kinda like "let's get the seat put on" that led us to where we are now!
John, 'cleaning it up', can be a bit subjective.
morelike OUTA SIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nicely done Mustie. I admire your persistence and thoroughness. Thanks for sharing. Nice plow with the controls, so nice. Hoping you play with the snow blower as well.
Pat on the back time Mustie , another superb save from one of the best you tubers around , thanks for the great content she's purring nicely now!!
Hey Mr M, I freely admit to being addicted to your channel, it's excellent! Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man" said "I'm an exceelent driver", You sir are an excellent tutor. Many thanks for sharing, from an old Yorkshire "Geezer" in Ireland.
What started out as basically an inspection turned into a deep service...
Sounds a lot better does that...🇬🇧👍
Another great teaching video, thanks so much these videos have taught me so much, and saved me many dollars
Keep the videos coming Mustie 1.... Steve. A.
The valve guide demonstration was very helpful, I wouldn't call it a rant. I've been working on stuff my whole life, and I learn something from all of your videos.
Nice way to start my Sunday. A cup of coffee, a couple eggs, some bacon and toast, and a new Mustie video. Thanks for these always a pleasure to watch and perhaps learn something.
Same here
Just coffee and Mustie1 for me
Look forward to my coffee on my porch and a fresh ,Mustie video every sunday morning!
Nice work! It's really purring now!
I cooked my John Deere mower several years ago. Was almost finished mowing and it came to a halt after about five seconds of horrible screeching. I opened the lid and found the screen on top of the engine completely clogged with cottonwood fuzz, which had been flying around in copious quantities all day. Lesson learned, the hard way of course.
That has to be one of the smoothest 2cyl engines that I've heard yet. Seriously some next level stuff Mustie. Thanks for postin'!
Had an opposed 2-cyl Briggs in the eighties that pretty smoothly.
You're a genius....great engine repair person.. Enjoyed watching you repair the engine. Learned a lot. I was so use to aircraft repair many year ago, trying to fix a lawn seemed tedious. You're such a hard worker. Thanks for making the video.
Mustie, You put a lot of hard work into these old machines and in the end you have a nice usable piece of equipment. AWESOME!
Every machine tells a story of its past treatment and thanks to your repairs its story didn't have to end here!
Excellent video, getting into and correcting the valve train problems was educational and informative. Your videos are the best!
If I had you for a shop teacher back in high school my career path would have probably been much different. Thanks for all you do.
Love Sunday morning shop class with Mustie1. Thanks for the lessons complete with precision hammer taps.
The JD 318 was a beast of a machine / mower. Had one for years! Sold it to buy a JD 455 I've had it the last 20 odd year. O and I agree with the others here,You are Excellent at what you do. I've learned many things from you over the years watching you on here. Thank You!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Onan. Sold to McGraw Edison around 1970 and then to Cummins. Your engine is either a B43 or B48, both based off the CCk series. I've worked on too many Onans to count. Yes, parts are getting scarce and $$$$ and will only get worse as times go by. The CCK series is mostly indestructible as they have cast iron blocks and a far better bearing system than the B40-series. B&S twins and these B-series engines share the same flaws, poor cooling flow and overheating. The B&S are worse with popping valve seats and after literally half a dozen tries punching in seats, we finally said "Uncle" and installed a Vanguard on a Woods zero turn.
What great series and your explanations are clear and concise and top for YT.
10/4 on the Vanguards. I've got a 19.5 that is a SWEETHEART!
That's a performer, not a BF or BG.
Reminisce when I was in high school 1981 in small engine class. I wanted to be an auto mechanic or diesel tech. Thank you. you bring back old memories that we all miss. Only work on Bridges Stratton 3.5 hp tearing down put back together over & over.
Sounds real sweet. A job well done! Love the clockwork camper at the end - made me smile.
I think I've watched every video you have ever released and so far I have not found a single video boring, your funny, explain everything in easy to understand as you go along explaining each step you are performing, and the reasons why you are doing what your doing, I look forward to your next video
M@x
I've had a 22 hp Briggs and Stratton OHV seize the intake valves at start up after I used old gas that was stored in a metal gas can. Engine ran fine until I tried starting after it had cooled down. Varnish built up around the intake valve guide which held the valve in place. This bent the intake pushrod on one cylinder. Much effort was required to free the valve so it had easy movement. Wonder if something similar happened on your engine? Your engine doesn't use pushrods but restricted valve movement may have contributed to cap falling off.
I am a power equipment mechanic with 35+ years of exp and that was one of the first things that came to mind, seen many small engines in the past have that happen. Don't know if it is as bad now with the newer fuels though.
A long time since I last seen someone grinding valves! I remember watching my dad teach my brother this skill years before his apprenticeship with ford. A skill no doubt invaluable in his progress to him becoming a master technician all these years later.
She definitely sounds much better without all of the valve noise! Great job!
Sounds like an even healthier engine than it was when it came out of that yard.
I can’t wait until every Sunday to sit down and watch a Mustie1 video with a hot cup of coffee , I love all your videos they are like a bubble bath for your brain
Onan was bought by Cummins. I work for them as a diesel mechanic and we sell many old onan parts. Some for this engine too. Go to your local Cummins branch and you should be able to get something
Great work, it'll make a great tractor for you. Those old John Deere's were great. There's a reason when you find them that they fetch a pretty good price, they're built to actually last not fall apart after the first season like today's box store junk.
Outstanding, as always.
Just think, in three months, you’re gonna need that plow!
and we are going to need a video of it plowing. 🙂
In my dad’s old .hip roof’ tool box there is an old hand crank style valve lapper, kind of like an old hand drill driver but with a suction cup instead of a chuck where a drill bit would mount. When cranked, it would rotate the valve back and forth, advancing the rotation incrementally . So instead of running the stick with suction cup between your hands, you would just crank the ‘drill’ handle and lift it up occasionally to help spread the compound. Old school stuff. Love this channel.
Quite simply THE best. Mustie1 has no equal. Loved his garage at home but that new place .......wow !
Yeah he’s alright.
AWESOME !
Tip - the witness mark from the lapping process is all that's needed for determining contact on the valves - no marker required.
I've been porting and rebuilding heads for 25 years. : )
The marker just makes it easier to determine. Especially for older folks.
Nothing to add to all the positive comments below, but just in case it matters for the "ratings algorithm," throwing you some good vibes. Great as always.
The iron duke does it again. Great job you give some of these young guys an incentive to want to be a good mechanic and builder. Keep at it mustie Thumbs up...
nice work Mustie...she's gonna be a good snow pusher
Wow! Man you really scored and hit the jackpot with this tractor. Thank you for all the uploads, I`ve been on a binge watching them.
You are great actor, I almost 😉 believed that engine was heavy.
Wow, she sounds so much better. Nice job with the cleaning and repaint while waiting for your gaskets. Looking forward to seeing and hearing her run and cut some grass and to see how the other attachments work out for it. Knowing you those will probably get a new paint job as well.
37:38 Regular extensions or rated torque sticks have no effect on the final torque delivered by a hand held click or beam type torque wrench. They only limit the torque of powered impact tools.
It was always my understanding that greasing or lubricating the threads had more of an effect on misleading your torque wrench.
The old man puttering sign at the end is priceless....made me smile, great videos keep me coming!
Hey Mustie1, you got space for a little paint booth in your new digs? Lookin at all those Deere skins, it might be handy. As always, great vid.🤙🤘🤙
Hi Darren. I really enjoy seeing how you recycle/reuse and save the old parts - valve.. I had to give you a quick smile today.... I purchased an ingersoll 4020PS back in the 90"s Went to a local bar early in to have an after noon snack with a friend. Come to find out his friend was an engineer for them. Told him I had a foot control for the speed control. Not on the handle. Life is so cool, amazing on what every one does!
Well done! I love how excited you get when it works, lol.
Nice score on a 318, glad to see you're restoring it cosmetically too. Those are great tractors. Your videos are informative and entertaining, keep up the great work!
Love your videos man! Best humor, best kinda work, best fun!
Best Fun is messing around with Mustie's finds.
Glad he refused the TV..TV is the Devil.
Good series. This gave me a lot more respect for John Deere lawn tractors. That's a solid machine.
The original ones. The new ones are junk.
Using your lathe and an indicator you could have got that valve near perfect. We straighten shafts all the time that way. .001 or better. Best vids on the web. I love the vw content. 65 was my first car.
Pausing at 46:00 to suggest attaching a winch on one of the ceiling joists above the worktable to act as a hoist for lifting heavier items such as the mower engine. If you wanna get fancy make a rail to mount the winch to that allows it to slide from one table to another. Saw something like this on the B is for Build channel.
Yep, a gantry crane setup is what he needs in that shop. I have a big A-frame with a trolley and electric hoist in my shop. Couldn’t imagine working without it!
WOW! Sounds really nice now. Great work!
Excellent work on that engine Mustie, it's a good thing you tore the engine down otherwise you wouldn't have caught those bent valves! Love your videos Mustie, keep up the great work!
Thank you for the magnetism update!
I really admire your patience and attention to detail. My Dad drilled "attention to detail" in my head to the point where I'm almost obsessive.
Great video. Love to see you fixing stuff. but think a moment about your back and get a little crane or something to get those engines in and out.
Agreed. I fudged up my back putting those Onans on my Case tractors. Set up an OH winch on some uni strut and made my life better.
Those old Onan engines are hard to kill, kinda like the old cast iron Kohlers that I love so much. My uncle recently had me go through the 318 that he bought brand new. He's used and abused it for 30 years or better. It's his lawn mower, roto tiller and snow blower. Other than normal maintenance, the only things it needed were a carb rebuild and a few cracks in the deck welded. He was thinking about buying a new tractor, but, can't be happier now that the "mean green mowin machine" is running, mowing and tilling properly again. My 70+ year old uncle is also looking forward to winter...he can't wait to get into his Carharrts and do battle with the snow (after his 51 year old nephew installs the snowblower and tire chains of course) lol!
"Old men watching old man puttering".... I hope if I ever need a "straightened" heart valve the surgeon watched this video, no loctite though, please, not FDA approved!
Haha
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Meat glue.
@@bbrut3332 Tell doctors to please watch before brain surgery also.
This was pretty great. I have joined the ranks of those who talk back to the video. You hit that valve stem once, and as the hammer went up for the second hit it was “Whoa, whoa, buddy you’re good you’re good!”...out loud. In my kitchen. Also laughed about “betcha THAT’s not in the owner’s manual!”. Nice work with the camera and editing too, think those are overlooked skills in these videos.
Damnit Man!
I bruised a finger on the edge of my desk providing the drum roll & you didn't even hear it!
Thanks for the indepth video, tapping the valves back straight, and putting the home made screen in . Tips I can definitely use. Keep up the good work
I would've loved to watch you clean and paint this mower!
i so appreciate watching when something goes wrong, and seeing how you fix it. That's what we all run into -nice to hear your thinking, when that happens.
Hmm, a conversion to a two-cylinder diesel would have been awesome, but seeing this engine run again, that's just as good, love me an opposed-twin engine... :D
When I worked at the mower shop, we had to peen the exhaust valve seats on all of the new Briggs-powered mowers, before they were sold, because they would come out. Love your videos-thanks!
you should contact norman from i save tractors. they are making all sorts of parts for the onan engine. 👍
Headers?INTAKES???????????? Carb swap kits?????????????
Why?
Yeah china junk ... onan parts were u go get the part for them .
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!! Fun times in Mustie1's Garage!!!!!!!! Brings back old memories. Can't wait for the snow plow resurrection! Chains and a cab! Yeah, a cab! Build a cab to keep your feet and hands warm.
That sounds amazing now! What a difference hey. It's a unique sounding engine that's for sure - sounds so much nicer than a Briggs V-twin I recon!
Fantastic Sunday with you Mustie1, thanks for all the great tips and bringing us along!
I do like the nature shots at the end. Just for grins, do you have any shots of a stream in the winter and same stream in the summer for a comparison?
Glad you got the engine diagnosed and fixed. Sounds very good now.
Dave.
How about right after the next Hurricane when that stream is still ragging.
Would love like a 10hr vid of that stream for skeeping great white noise stuff
I love how smooth that thing ran after you got done with it. Oh so very satisfying to bring it back. I'm not usually a cosmetics guy, but the quick paint job sure seemed worth it. It's going to look nearly new when you put it into service as the shop plow! Thanks for a great video Mustie1.
Hi Darren, great job as usual ,is your camera slightly out of focus , or maybe my tired old eyes?
All the best from Scotland , and keep up the great work!
They now have these things called glasses. Get some.
The Bowzer .????
Other geezers like me wear reading glasses with my iPad Longer arms do not help, darn it.
That valve tip thing happened to a 16 horse Onan on my Miller welder. Went down to the crankcase. That’s how I knew that was your problem. It’s all fixed up now. Unfortunately, I also have a 20 horse Onan that I want to use for a log splitter. I’m not looking forward to tearing into that one. I love Onan motors but I hate working on ‘em.
Great video.
Using an extension on a torque wrench (no matter how long) does NOT affect the output torque. The torque you put in equals the torque coming out the other end. You will have to rotate the wrench further because of the elasticity of the metal, but as long as pressure is held for more than a very brief amount of time, the same torque comes out the other end. This does not apply to impact wrenches as they do not apply constant pressure.
One of the things that will change the intended output of your torque of your torque wrench would be the use of a crowsfoot or simular attachment which puts the bolt or nut off center of the output of the torque wrench
I love your videos. It makes me feel very peaceful. Thank you for inviting me into your garage(s). I have one question: Can I come help you lift some of the things you gotta lift??? Your already bad back is going to hurt a lot more! I wouldn't charge for lending another back to ruin!
been looking forward to this one lets make coffee.
yeah, it's now my Sunday morning routine .. brew coffee, watch Mustie, then decide what the rest of day is
Same here. As soon as I saw the notification the coffee was done. Perfect 👌
Aah the joy of a keurig. By the time the bagel is toasted n schmeared it's Mustie Time!
Same here 👍🏼
Excellent video bro I really liked you running commentary on this engine. I am 65 and I learnt quite a bit
You got a drum roll from both my 9 yo son and myself. He even threw in some cymbals.
These videos are very relaxing to me for some reason