Did Seller Scam Me On This 4x4 ATV? Way Worse Than Expected

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @born2ride14
    @born2ride14 Месяц назад +249

    Bro homie litterally has 3-5 bikes apart at any given point, waiting on parts etc. This dude pumps out video like no tomorrow

    • @craigmorgan4676
      @craigmorgan4676 Месяц назад +6

      He took my advice brother, if u wanna grow the channel, u need to put out videos daily!That's what people want,to stay relevant!Cracking vlog Joe!👌💪💪👍🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @chrishall8142
      @chrishall8142 Месяц назад +2

      That’s why is wife go sick of him and left with vinnie

    • @jmj267
      @jmj267 Месяц назад +6

      @@chrishall8142 I don’t think that was necessary unless I’m taking it the wrong way I would just delete your post or comment

    • @JackTabor-kt2qm
      @JackTabor-kt2qm Месяц назад +4

      @@chrishall8142yeah bro if that’s your way of being funny just stop. Don’t say anything

    • @roobedev3496
      @roobedev3496 Месяц назад

      ​@@craigmorgan4676true but not your advice😂💀

  • @TheCybrKnyf
    @TheCybrKnyf Месяц назад +164

    Don't let anyone tell you crap - you ARE a superb mechanic - observant, patient and analytical. Love your channel.

    • @alanwelch6594
      @alanwelch6594 Месяц назад +5

      I have never seen anyone question his abilities as a mechanic. The only beef people have with him is leaving everything filthy instead of just cleaning it off first before he tears things down.

    • @a1b1c184
      @a1b1c184 Месяц назад +3

      My only problem with him is the misleading video titles. How the hell can he claim he was "ripped off" in any way when he will make thousands of dollars profit from whatever he's working on? He could buy a quad that hasn't ran for 10 years, rusted, engine completely blown and transmission totally shot and he would still end up making a profit without even selling the fixed machine. The ripping off part comes when he makes an offer. Compared to the $ he makes he's giving pennies on the dollar. It's not like he's just an average person buying a quad for his kid or himself or even to flip, it's all content.

    • @gzo313
      @gzo313 Месяц назад

      @@a1b1c184So just because he makes revenue from streaming he is ripping the seller off?
      But if seller misrepresents the condition of the bike and results in much time and money unexpectedly spent it should be dismissed. Ok got it.

    • @YouriCarma
      @YouriCarma Месяц назад +1

      @@a1b1c184 I like to see people doing well and doing well doesn't mean you can't get ripped off.
      btw it takes years to get an audience and he does do all the hard work while we're sitting here.

    • @arlo12345678910
      @arlo12345678910 Месяц назад +2

      @@alanwelch6594 Yea this guy dosen''t clean shit! Takes it apart covered in crap... Puts it together covered in crap. .... But it does run when he's done! F it Sell it.

  • @flwatch3
    @flwatch3 Месяц назад +36

    one of the best on youtube..admire his no die attitude & just keeps on going forward,would trust this young man with no hesitation if buying a item or having him fix something.

  • @GenXPessimist
    @GenXPessimist Месяц назад +61

    That thing was either flooded out by a natural disaster or someone submarined it while they were riding it and just put it away full of water. It will likely clean up fine from the looks of it, nice work, love the videos.

    • @dsharpe1
      @dsharpe1 Месяц назад +5

      No. The water pump seal failed and no one ever did anything about it. Just kept putting tap water in it until everything rusted out and failed.

    • @miptjc57
      @miptjc57 Месяц назад +6

      @@dsharpe1in the stater?

    • @Jason71100
      @Jason71100 Месяц назад

      That's what my 700 Raptor looked like after, stupidly, letting a friend borrow it for the weekend!! He sunk it up to the seat & didn't tell me, so yeah, it was sunk

    • @TruthHurtsSomet1m3s
      @TruthHurtsSomet1m3s Месяц назад +2

      @@dsharpe1 No, that quad was def under water. You can see sediment in every crook and cranny. No way that crank bearing will survive, and the transmission and every bearing in the driveline will be junk. A 22 year old Scrambler is barely worth $900 in running condition. I feel bad for whoever ends up with this "Totally Rebuilt" quad in the future.

    • @mattrimmel9165
      @mattrimmel9165 Месяц назад

      @@miptjc57 yes leaks through the crank seal

  • @SantaClaw
    @SantaClaw Месяц назад +10

    You are one of the absolute best mechanics on RUclips. Never let anyone make you believe otherwise. I am a mechanic myself, and I enjoy watching your content. Proper skill and understanding is always appreciated.

  • @ericprovenzano4919
    @ericprovenzano4919 Месяц назад +29

    I pulled a non running Polaris Exployer 400 out of a barn. Found the driver side water pump seal went bad, leaking past the crank seal. Their fix was to not fill the radiator with fluid and to run the fan at all times, pretending it was now an air cooled engine. The parts list consisted of new crank seals / bearings, water pump seal, counter balance bearings and seal, top end kit and required gaskets. The coolant in the radiator was so old that turned to sludge... that was a fun surprise. Many, many coolant flushing later along with a complete rebuild, the quad is back to life and is a now good running machine. Looks like you're going to need a large container with some diesel to clean the multitude of engine parts

    • @Odder-Being
      @Odder-Being Месяц назад +4

      The dude can afford a 20 gallon parts-washer, but he thinks it's a waste of money and rather slaps 2 dirty crank-cases together. I would never buy something from him that's for sure.

  • @jefftobin4034
    @jefftobin4034 Месяц назад +10

    It's hard to believe that the engine ran and wasn't incredibly noisy and low on power. Good luck with the rebuild. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

  • @jamesmcdermott6934
    @jamesmcdermott6934 Месяц назад +16

    They are nice ATV's but bummer it was that bad!!! Luv how you make light of the worst situation and still are gonna bring it back to life!!!

    • @a1b1c184
      @a1b1c184 Месяц назад +2

      He's claiming to be a victim of a scam in the video title when in reality he's going to make a huge profit and probably multiple videos from this one machine. He should be on his knees thanking the seller everyday instead of accusing him of scamming. Seems a little entitled to me......

  • @mikehoffmann3377
    @mikehoffmann3377 Месяц назад +14

    I started watching your videos for the last 2 months. Love them.. A quick hack for you. If you drop a 5mm neodymium magnet down into the middle finger in the glove, when the screws/bolts come loose, touch it with that finger, and the bolts come out without dropping them! Hope this helps!

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat Месяц назад +26

    Old Polaris stuff makes me nervous, heck even new Polaris stuff makes me nervous! 🤣 I’m rooting for you Joe 👍

    • @thomasebsen8821
      @thomasebsen8821 Месяц назад

      Polaris stuff as you call it, lasts forever if you maintain them correctly! I had many Polaris's over the years, they are well built and durable. Joe thinks they are to hard work on, but they are not. They are built that way to last. I have a Polaris magnum that's 24 yrs old and never repair it, except reg. maintenance.

    • @minnesotatomcat
      @minnesotatomcat Месяц назад +7

      @@thomasebsen8821 Polaris is junk, a buddy of mine is the senior mechanic at the biggest Polaris dealer in Minnesota and he’ll tell you straight up that they’re junk 🤣

    • @JoePhounders
      @JoePhounders Месяц назад +2

      ​@@minnesotatomcat Straight up junk yes

    • @georgepidick9967
      @georgepidick9967 Месяц назад

      Now overpriced junk also .Then add in the beat it and put it away wet crowd that it attracts . avoid unless you like abuse.

    • @thomasebsen8821
      @thomasebsen8821 Месяц назад

      ​@@minnesotatomcatYou're a nutcase!

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 Месяц назад +6

    This is another test of your patience and knowledge. Revenue streams, sponsors, merch (tees, hoodies), and prep neighbors' snowblowers, lawnmowers, and snowmobiles for winter. I love the content.

    • @jmj267
      @jmj267 Месяц назад +2

      I like how Joe was straightforward and does what he needs to do and doesn’t need to have merch and vehicles to raffle off. I would like to see where we can send him a boroscope and some other stuff. I hope to see a live chat in the future. I can imagine comments, going 1,000,000 miles an hour.

  • @JP-wo4ic
    @JP-wo4ic Месяц назад +13

    That thing struck me as never having received a service in its life , it was run in to the ground given practically everything was shot 😮‍💨Love your channel, thx for the time and effort you put in to these uploads. Subscribed.

    • @raynyhus2026
      @raynyhus2026 Месяц назад +2

      Typical farmers and ranchers. Tractors are the priority.

    • @mostlymotorized
      @mostlymotorized Месяц назад

      Typical Polaris

  • @paulkay1893
    @paulkay1893 Месяц назад +7

    you may have been scammed, but a pleasure to watch and learn.

  • @ethansengineering911
    @ethansengineering911 Месяц назад +3

    I had a Polaris 400 L two-stroke with the same engine and the same problem and I know the pain it is horrible. Only mine was far more rusty cause instead of milky oil. It had water in it, and it was a complete nightmare, and it brings back terrible memories watching this😂

  • @theadventuresofnutter7483
    @theadventuresofnutter7483 Месяц назад +4

    Love the content. I was a boat mechanic for a while, and enjoy building and fixing stuff. Haven’t had much experience with quads besides riding them, but it is cool to see how they are put together and your troubleshooting.

  • @SoloBlack313
    @SoloBlack313 26 дней назад

    You might be tired of hearing this, but you are so smart and knowledgeable, since I've been watching your videos I have started to put my fears aside about working on my motorcycles, and always try to think outside the boxes when it comes to problem solving. I have always said if something is broke and I try to fix it and fix it then well and good. Once again thank you for sharing your experience and your knowledge.

  • @FIL357
    @FIL357 19 дней назад

    I agree you ARE a very fine mechanic and craftsman. Understanding, reading the runes and analysing as you go is an excellent skill - your intuition and experience which points you in the right direction in the beginning serves you well. Great to follow you. Phil, Suffolk, U.K.

  • @0001Noah
    @0001Noah Месяц назад +2

    Those scrambler are insanely resilient. My brother had one that you could rock the piston back and forth a ton at the top of the cylinder but not the bottom, and still ran like a top and had just as much power as a freshly rebuilt one (we raced them).

  • @shawnlowell4522
    @shawnlowell4522 Месяц назад +9

    You know that crank bearing is going to fail in the future ...it may be time to get some V-blocks an an measuring calipers an start rebuilding your own cranks

  • @tomthomas4444
    @tomthomas4444 Месяц назад +1

    It difinently looks like it set for 5 years full of water. Nice thing about the videos is if you get stumped going back together you can always check your video. Great backup. Really enjoy your videos. 😊😊😊😊

  • @TroyRosenbaugh
    @TroyRosenbaugh Месяц назад +1

    I'm ass deep in a 1996 polaris trailboss today. She's a runner, actually just needed good carb clean and spark plug. Two stroke been sitting out for 2 years, fun little project, just stinky fuel.

  • @HD-hz8gq
    @HD-hz8gq Месяц назад +6

    You’re a beast with the amount of videos you put out, a lot of work.

  • @laurencehastings7473
    @laurencehastings7473 Месяц назад +9

    You were very lucky Joe. That test ride could well have been fatal to that engine. A testament to Japanese engines as apparently they will still run without bearings and seals. Lets just hope that all of those mating surfaces clean up well enough not to cause problems despite new seals and bearings. The emulsion that came out is also a cause for concern and further investigation..

    • @thomasebsen8821
      @thomasebsen8821 Месяц назад +2

      Japanese engines? Polaris engines were assembled by Fugi ,made to Polaris specs.

    • @laurencehastings7473
      @laurencehastings7473 Месяц назад

      @@thomasebsen8821 Exactly "Made in Japan"

    • @thomasebsen8821
      @thomasebsen8821 Месяц назад +1

      @@laurencehastings7473 Japan had no part in designing of or the engineering that went in to it. They have an engine plant there that's all. Polaris had a contract with them. They ended the contract, and now Polaris does everything themselves now.

  • @45papadoc
    @45papadoc Месяц назад +6

    Thanks for the info you share, I've learned that I will never own a Polaris machine,so many videos on these products.Great work.

    • @thomasebsen8821
      @thomasebsen8821 Месяц назад

      Polaris's are the best built stuff you can buy! It's all about maintenance of your stuff guy, wake up!

    • @JoenarieRamoran
      @JoenarieRamoran Месяц назад

      ​@thomasebsen8821 the quality could be good. How come that it still run in that condition. The problem with that machine is the owner's neglect.

    • @smiththers2
      @smiththers2 Месяц назад

      Don't know if you're being serious or not but Polaris is garbage for reliability and build quality. There's a reason they're always selling used ones for less money than Japanese quads that are 10 years older...

    • @thomasebsen8821
      @thomasebsen8821 Месяц назад

      @@smiththers2 You're a nutcase! Polaris is #1 in the world. It's what all manufacturers want to be.

  • @MrMike0132
    @MrMike0132 Месяц назад +1

    Joe, good tear down. You were mere moments of a full blown engine happening by the looks of the bearings and seals. Lucky you got it back home still operating

  • @jsimm4587
    @jsimm4587 Месяц назад

    Not think you can be scammed you fix them all !!! You can be lied to tho . Your repairs are spot on .

  • @keiths8800
    @keiths8800 Месяц назад +3

    My favorite is seeing the pile of parts and hearing: “it’s really not too bad”. I have a different view on what that mess is.

  • @rodneygreen9968
    @rodneygreen9968 Месяц назад

    I know that you will repair this machine to 100%. You have the experience & knowledge to make it run smoothly.

  • @Kjhgr01
    @Kjhgr01 29 дней назад

    The world needs more tinkers like you, so much many vehicles are wasted just because of the flat rate system.

  • @Derek-t9h
    @Derek-t9h Месяц назад +3

    Hey Joe thanks for the awesome content, you just get down to business and have ay awesome natural and methodical approach to something you like doing, much appreciated joe from New Zealand 👍

  • @nickgruber2593
    @nickgruber2593 Месяц назад +1

    Just wow! Every bearing was trash. So surprised it didn’t get gernaded when you drove it around. Great content as always Joe. Keep it up

  • @jeffdayman8183
    @jeffdayman8183 Месяц назад +3

    This engine has had a lot of water in it, and judging by all the rust inside the cases I'd suspect it has been in a flood and not cleaned out properly afterward. If it has been in a flood there will likely be major electrical issues in future. Just food for thought. Cheers!

  • @ericbowers71
    @ericbowers71 Месяц назад +1

    I'm so glad you're rebuilding this engine. I was wondering what you were going to do once I saw the condition.

  • @Chickenmulletprawn
    @Chickenmulletprawn Месяц назад

    Wow. How was that thing even starting. Some bikes anything starting to go out of spec and they dont run but then there's this bike. Your one of my favorite presenters.

  • @JimParvin-o9e
    @JimParvin-o9e Месяц назад

    A dam good mechanic is a very valuable person to know!
    I've got an excellent automobile mechanic and a very good small engine mechanic and they have saved me some serious money.

  • @markwalters8884
    @markwalters8884 Месяц назад

    Wow!!! Use to have the 2wd version of that one. Glad i sold it before anything like that happened to it. I will say though, it was a great running quad.

  • @jayjudd6518
    @jayjudd6518 Месяц назад +1

    I love this guy saying I’ve never seen this before and it ran. Joe holes his cool well.im so glad we will see all those bearings changed. Following from the armchair .😊😊😊

  • @onebadsavage26
    @onebadsavage26 Месяц назад

    That's amazing that it ran. Sometimes, finding the problem is half the fun.

  • @AnthonyRBlacker
    @AnthonyRBlacker 28 дней назад

    Oh, wow, Joe I didn't even notice.. congratulations on reaching over 500,000 subscribers!! Nice job, should be 2 million by now, but hey.. 500k is pretty good brother! Nice job!!!

  • @therealreaction2856
    @therealreaction2856 25 дней назад

    i wouldve been pissed but your energy stay the same thats what i love about your videos

  • @paz2263
    @paz2263 Месяц назад +1

    Definitely enjoy the process of diagnosing the problems and leaning heaps along the way. Love the videos...

  • @ericlamandia4702
    @ericlamandia4702 Месяц назад

    Love this video. You take your time and diagnose everything. This I think is by far one of the worst motor I have seen you do. Please keep up the great videos. I have a 500 scrambler and it’s 17 years old. It’s been a great machine. If the maintenance is kept up it makes the machine last. Your videos have inspired me to keep up the maintenance on all my engine’s. I have learned to turn the fuel off and let the engine die when I am done so fuel is not in the carb. Love your videos. Keep up the good work and all the effort you put into editing. Awesome job. Love the way you explain everything.

  • @robwatkins1547
    @robwatkins1547 Месяц назад +1

    Nice one Joe, good content and well explained, next time, drain the water from the bottom of the radiator before taking the head and barrel of, this stops excessive water going into the motor giving a false content. Don't forget,, a good clean.

  • @camazar1
    @camazar1 Месяц назад

    I honestly love that Polaris makes the transmission and the engine different components! There is one thing that you have to remember when you remove an engine from a Polaris is you need an engine alignment tool which goes over the primary and the secondary shafts to align them proper for belt engagement spacing! Being in your shoes, rebuilding these things you got this much time into it if the engine looks like that what about the transmission? That thing was Underwater at some point! It will have a Great running engine sure but now it’s got a gross transmission!! Personally, if I was waiting for parts, I would be going through the transmission!

  • @larrywerring9674
    @larrywerring9674 7 дней назад

    I love your videos. I am learning so much (what doesn't go in one ear and out the other). Have you ever considered an electric conversion instead of rebuilding when the engine is that bad? I think it would be fascinating to watch you convert an ATV with a junk motor to an eATV by pulling the engine components and replacing them with an electric conversion kit. It is the way of the future...

  • @ljmini732
    @ljmini732 Месяц назад +1

    that going need alot of cleaning, with all that rust. if you think about it, alot of work, but it all needs new bearings. It could be worse. great video joe, looking forward to the next one.

  • @Oz1111
    @Oz1111 Месяц назад

    you are one of the hardest working youtubers. so many vids in a week. bravo

  • @ozhoo
    @ozhoo Месяц назад +3

    I had a 4 wheeler come through that looked similar to this one. It had been in a flooded basement that sat flooded for a week.

  • @martinstone3656
    @martinstone3656 Месяц назад

    Joe, Im no fan of these things so tend to ignore videos that are not MX bikes but this time I thought I would watch it to see what you see in this tat, must say you buy some junk but you sure know your way round them, good luck sorting it

  • @mateusz1945
    @mateusz1945 Месяц назад +3

    watching those parts get nicely cleaned before assembly will be ASMR

    • @pygmywarrior3
      @pygmywarrior3 Месяц назад +3

      How about cleaning before disassembly so debris doesn't get inside!

    • @aeroman5239
      @aeroman5239 Месяц назад +2

      @@pygmywarrior3 If you follow this guy long enough, you'll find out he NEVER cleans parts before disassembly.

  • @richardbakos4970
    @richardbakos4970 Месяц назад

    Mate, you gotta rebuild that crank! It’s only a matter of time before it goes bad. I hope you can get parts for it. Good job so far 👍

  • @Dubsspeed
    @Dubsspeed Месяц назад +1

    The blowing out of the radiator is usually only with severe cases when using just cranking engine speed. Its after its running if u go to rev it and the coolant begins to overpressurize itll push out the top and when held constant the coolant will actually have like a volcanic effect and erupt quite violently as well as continue to worsen until u turn the vehicle off.

  • @billdavis1730
    @billdavis1730 Месяц назад

    Another awesome video Joe. Love the detective work to find failures and the rebuilding process. I was wondering if buying some machines at Copart, Insurance Auto Auctions etc. might be another opportunity for rebuildable deals. Have seen other car-rebuild youtubers find deals on bikes through those auctions. Seems Facebook is a mine field sometimes! Keep up the good work.

  • @TheSilverback-p9y
    @TheSilverback-p9y Месяц назад +3

    if this quad was mine i'd strip it right down and give it a really good clean (everything) before putting it back together , it looks like its just been riden to death with no TLC , btw great videos mt ,new subscriber here yav only just popped into my feed and I love my bike videos

  • @dougaranda6187
    @dougaranda6187 Месяц назад +3

    Wow, I would’ve never guessed that it would look like that. You’re going to spend a bit just on bearings!

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 Месяц назад +1

    If it’s a 2 stroke the leak will be in the bottom end crankshaft seals. The head gasket will only leak under pressure from ignition, not just. Cranking. Cheers. It also looks like that quad has been underwater in a flood.

  • @lordTowle
    @lordTowle Месяц назад

    I can't believe this even ran.
    Unreal...
    Good job figuring it out.
    2 questions:
    You didn't do a second compression check once it "dried out", why? You usually do, not that it would have mattered.
    Also, do you do the videos, in part, to figure out how to put stuff back together? You are really specific about where stuff goes and part numbers you found.
    You do pump out videos (as someone else said), you must work constantly. Great values.

  • @namtech425
    @namtech425 Месяц назад

    Sucks about the bottom end there, but its fully doable - great job as always.

  • @pari_pari
    @pari_pari Месяц назад +6

    It's always a good idea to clean the engine before.

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 Месяц назад +1

      With Joe it's Hit and Miss .... I agree, he gets in a hurry and skips the pressure washer sometimes...

  • @st7650
    @st7650 Месяц назад

    Prolly might wanna check the packing in the exhaust pipe too probably soaked with oil. Thanks for posting a video

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 Месяц назад +1

    Loads of cleaning to do on this one, hard to believe it didn't make a racket running with multiple bad bearings.👍

  • @nathanieledwards806
    @nathanieledwards806 Месяц назад +1

    Great content! I have a quad I need to work on, and this is providing me a great deal of information. Hopefully mine is not this bad, but now I know what to look for.
    Thanks!

  • @kayers4192
    @kayers4192 Месяц назад

    I am 100% surprised that you even got that thing to run let alone drive for the small time that you did and it didn't grenade but I am so looking forward to the rebuild video you are very meticulous and I really like that good information

  • @timbo1961
    @timbo1961 Месяц назад +5

    Looks like that thing sat in floodwaters for a couple months. Great video!

  • @thegasgeezer
    @thegasgeezer Месяц назад

    You make great videos Joe, I really look forward to the next project, keeps me in RUclips heaven! Thanks man 👍👍

  • @larrywarner9314
    @larrywarner9314 Месяц назад

    Joe I had a Polaris sportsman 500 that was just as bad as that scrambler they are a treat to work on.

  • @alabamared2568
    @alabamared2568 Месяц назад

    Wautoma joe.... Congratulations on the ,half million subs your persistence and hard work has paid off good sir love the channel!!!💯💯

  • @fsuraider
    @fsuraider Месяц назад

    Oh man what a find Joe, your gonna need a bigger ultrasonic cleaner or a steam cleaner to get all that crap off. Can't wait for the final results, it's always exciting to see your video's.

  • @joewood8818
    @joewood8818 12 дней назад

    I believe the previous owner took the Polaris for swim and he knew it but Joe your opinion of a Polaris should change it’s a beast 😂😂

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS Месяц назад +5

    1/2 Miliion subs! Congrats Joe👍👍👍

  • @joemusicman64
    @joemusicman64 Месяц назад

    Do not use that con rod crank bearing. It may feel ok but it's rusty. Compromised. All bearings are junk, just like you said. Also congrats on your 500k subs.

  • @patprop74
    @patprop74 Месяц назад

    I know for a fact i would not have the patience anymore to buy a problem child bike, let alone multiples of them like you do, and to document the repairs on top of it, you have patience in ample amounts.

  • @rodcoulter997
    @rodcoulter997 Месяц назад

    Really like the way you “mentally” work thru an issue….superb
    That is a big job…over my head. …is it worth$$$ the cost?

  • @jetstreek17
    @jetstreek17 Месяц назад +1

    Congrats Joe on going over 500k subs.. love your channel.

  • @chrisstephens8326
    @chrisstephens8326 Месяц назад

    Hate to say it…….but I would start setting my expectations a little lower when buying suspect units….seems to be the theme, a full tear down and rebuild is where you end up on these. Love the content though, you are a mad man putting out two to three vids like this!!

  • @danielparsons3995
    @danielparsons3995 Месяц назад

    I like the new catch frase "zip these off" I don't think I've ever heard you say that before

  • @toddabbott781
    @toddabbott781 Месяц назад +3

    You must have a massive collection of puller tools and specialty sockets. Do you think it was in a flood or sat in a pond over the winter, like it fell through the ice and was pulled out in the spring?

  • @ryanjohnson1814
    @ryanjohnson1814 Месяц назад

    Don't think seller scammed you, likely no idea it was that bad, sitting so long. A good video of what a really ruff engine, is.

  • @josephmarshall7943
    @josephmarshall7943 Месяц назад

    Can't believe the patience you have, great video!

  • @Johnnyreengo
    @Johnnyreengo Месяц назад +6

    10:01 you can see bubbles at the leak down tester threads

  • @bradkeller2899
    @bradkeller2899 Месяц назад +2

    Great job Joe, I think it's time for a parts washer

  • @MarcGirouard-m1g
    @MarcGirouard-m1g Месяц назад +1

    I’m having major anxiety watching this video and just seeing how nasty everything is!! I was holding my breath to see how this was all come back together

  • @dusterdave07
    @dusterdave07 Месяц назад +2

    Since your that far into the motor I would replace the crank considering all the bearings are rusted I would be surprised if the crank bearing wasn’t rusty also

  • @chugaaa
    @chugaaa Месяц назад

    Definitely a flooded bike, there is no way that that amount of rust could off been caused by a coolant's leak plus the fact that clearly was never serviced and treated like trash, I hope you can have 5 more years out of it with what you are doing. Great Vid btw.

  • @rileypoole6790
    @rileypoole6790 Месяц назад +1

    That type clutch don’t have a bearing by the way so don’t worry about that

  • @redrider533
    @redrider533 Месяц назад +12

    DEFINITELY don’t reuse that crank shaft without having it rebuilt. That water has with out a doubt damaged the lower rod bearing regardless of feel and as soon as it sees a fresh top end with max compression it’s going to rear its ugly head.

    • @2vintage
      @2vintage  Месяц назад +7

      Yep new rod bearing!

    • @keyper555
      @keyper555 Месяц назад

      @@2vintage I just made a post saying the same thing, replace the crank and rod!

  • @cenccenc946
    @cenccenc946 Месяц назад

    Just before you said gasket or crack, I was thinking they probably did the old pepper or other temp stop leak trick to sell it. I know nothing about bikes, but was scammed on my first car with a blown head gasket that way. exact same behavior. would run fine, then blow smoke. once the stop leak was gone, the engine was gone. It was an expensive intro to car ownership; but, oddly probably saved me thousands of dollars over the years. Now I am super parnoid about head gaskets. 😆

  • @scottjackson638
    @scottjackson638 Месяц назад +10

    Joe stated, "It shouldn't be too bad, I have done worse." What could be worse?

  • @jamesravnikar5622
    @jamesravnikar5622 Месяц назад

    If you have a bearing supply house near you, you can usually get the bearings and seals for about half the price of the dealership or off eBay.

    • @johna6968
      @johna6968 Месяц назад +1

      Only ever buy bearings / seals by size from a supplier.

  • @keithglover1001
    @keithglover1001 Месяц назад

    A whole lot of cleaning has to done right their. Great job. Good luck.

  • @chadspivey9620
    @chadspivey9620 Месяц назад

    I think the water pump seal is done...also a blowed head gasket that would explain the low compression...could be rings too...

  • @philhunt-g3n
    @philhunt-g3n Месяц назад

    I can’t believe it ran at all like that great work as always

  • @patrickmorrissey2271
    @patrickmorrissey2271 Месяц назад

    Great job!!!
    I was wrong... I thought it was a head gasket.... So there ya go Joe... I was wrong...
    What a mess....
    What is your thought??? You think it got swamped or flooded or something, and filled up with water??? I'm not sure what else would rust out that bottom end so frickin bad.... That thing is a mess.... Honestly, this is starting to look like one of those videos where a guy puts together a totally rusty motor and then puts it in a crazy fiberglass boat he builds.....
    Anyways good luck on this one. Feels like the labor will kill you.... Hopefully the parts won't be that bad...

  • @Justindobb1984
    @Justindobb1984 Месяц назад

    This bike was running on hopes and dreams. The condition of the motor is insane how it still ran well enough when did run.

  • @tonygriffiths2485
    @tonygriffiths2485 29 дней назад

    What a mess ! Hope all goes well with the new parts and you are able to get a good price for it in the end. Watching you belt up and down on the land should be good. Cheers :)

  • @jimamizzi1
    @jimamizzi1 Месяц назад

    Not sure if you got scammed, he did say it run and drove and then difficult to start which is exactly what you have, a man of your talent can fix this easily.

  • @Mbrown87ss
    @Mbrown87ss 27 дней назад

    Im doing the same thing to a xplorer 400 it looked just like that except my water pump bearing came out in 2 peaces i wonder where those ball bearings even go 😆 my parts are almost here i wish you luck with yours. There is 2 dots that need to line up on that gear you pulled off the counter balance you probably knew that already but good luck looking forward to seeing this wheeler running again

    • @Mbrown87ss
      @Mbrown87ss 27 дней назад

      I got the quad for 100 bucks if I paid 900 I would be sick

  • @tracysellman1562
    @tracysellman1562 Месяц назад +3

    Joe, I have loved all your videos now for about 2 1/2 years, but for the life of me, I still don't get why you don't have or make yourself a hot dip ultrasonic engine and parts cleaner, I know you have a small one for carbs, but buddy this kind of muck, grime, and goo just sets my OCD off, I would have a 30-40 gallon hot dip ultrasonic cleaner and just put the hole bloody engine in it for 30 minutes to one hour then disassemble the engine and then clean it in there with all the parts separate just before you reassemble the engine with new parts. It would just make sense with the amount engines you teardown and rebuild. but keep up the good work Joe! :)

    • @lordTowle
      @lordTowle Месяц назад

      And plug cleaner, right?

  • @charlesshort4287
    @charlesshort4287 Месяц назад

    If you ever have a problem thinking that water is getting in the cylinder, Just drain the radiator and see if it runs right, it can run for 3 or 4 minutes with no water, And you will know within the 1st minute of it running,

  • @stkyfngrszmooth
    @stkyfngrszmooth Месяц назад

    If I were you Joe, 🎉I'd go ahead and get the entire engine hot tanked. Putting this back together the way it looks would only be asking for more trouble in the future.