agree anything this size I wouldn't do it either. I "might" would consider a 8-10hp horizontal shaft but and highly doubt I would but I know good and well I wouldn't a vertical. Force being side to side is so much worse than the up and down.
My experience is that when your Riding lawnmower is left outside of a building. You will always have a mouse nest built inside underneath the hood. Possibly causing it to over heat then the engine becomes Seized up and won’t turn over anymore. Now you have to tear the entire engine down and give it an overhaul or buy a new motor for the twins cylinders and put on it have a 24 hp 22 or 24 hp Briggs & Stratton industrial motor paste on it then you’ll be able to have the power not only to drive it but the power of the mower to cut the grass a lot better with. Good luck
BTW, I just got a 12.5 h.p. 3800 Huskee for free. Been sittin' around awhile but tires are still holding air. Drained a quart of stale gas from the tank. Gonna try it tomorrow and I got a good feeling about this one.
I stopped using gas with ethanol in it years ago. its so bad for small engines and carbs.. soon as you dismantled the carb you could see the damage it causes.
I’ve had a few of them with this body style, everyone of them has had bad steering. I could be wrong, but aren’t these the Craftsman that are built by MTD.
Great video. Looking forward to watching you repair this machine. It seems to run pretty good with a cruddy carburetor right now. If nothing else it could be made into another ice machine. Thanks for the videos.
asking in the off chance you have one, do you have any old intek vtwins with a good aluminum intake for a double barrel nikk carb? i have the plastic crap one. also great vid!
Bro cover your carb inlet before blowing the engine off. Stop using starting fluid as well it drys out everything just get ya a little squirt bottle fill with gas
Nice AYP craftsman mower there... got a few MTD inspired parts on it... but that's an AYP for sure.... same as Husqvarna. but with that said... Craftsman's were also built by MTD over the years also. Take that top center column off and it can be replaced with an Husqvarna upper center column. and a Husqvarna hood will go on it ... guess it would be called a Husqman or a Craftvarna then. :)
My 2004 LT1000 had a engine like that...it was probably a 15hp though. Smoked bad for a few summers...had to tighten the head bolts about once a year. Anyway I locked it up and ended up putting another engine in it that was given to me and now do "proper redneck maintenance" it's getting up in years but I just keep fixing on it as stuff breaks. I did change the oil in the original engine but looking back I'm sure I didn't treat it real good.
We need more videos from you ,how about 1 a week? that would be sweet ... I got a mini chopper I bought and no she doesnt run lol then I got 2 more builds after that I think Im gonna do a channel for it ,love all your vids sure wish we lived closer lol you all do any bonfires at night?
Doing what I can to get back into the summer videos. The weather this year has been way out of the norm. We do bonfires from time to time. But do to strong coastal winds where I live its a bit play it by ear.
Yes but when it comes to the 18 19 20 and 21 of both Briggs and kohler. I find them both to be equal garbage. The 14 to 17.5 hp on the other hand I would rate Briggs way better the kohler. But in anything twin Kohler would get my vote for long term and racing use.
Had one, the 24HP Briggs was a pile of crap from day 1...always had starting issues, it would randomly die while mowing and wouldn't start again until it had cooled down for 15-30 minutes. At 237 hours one of the connecting rods decided to part ways with itself...wasn't upset when it died either, knew it was a matter of time before that pile of crap blew up.
Not sure what you paid for it, or if anything. But you talked like you were disappointed in everything as you looked over it. I was wondering why. If you got it for free, or very cheap, I think it was a great deal, in my opinion. Positive attitude goes a long way... Thumbs Up!
I would agree with you on 90% of stuff. But when something gets reengineered and the common sense of the original item is lost. That is a step backwards. Something we unfortunately see a lot these days.
@@redneckcomputergeek Speaking as someone that has been on the inside, ITs not just the tech guys missing dumb stuff, They have to answer to the sales marketing and financial suits. Sometimes they are forced into doing things they don't want too. Like, this seat has no drain... use it anyway its cheap.... but... buyers wont notice till their asses get wet....
Yup been there done that to. Its why I work for myself now. Cause I got sick of having to cover up for other peoples bad choices that effect the customers lives. These seats are built in a way that causes safety switch death. I plan to cover replacement and how to prevent it in the future in a video end of next month.
Subscribed. I have the Ariens version of that mower (AYP/Husqvarna). Also a 46”. Check my channel for a glimpse lol. Got it for free. Not running. Proceeded to put $300+ into it to be able to mow my 5 acres. Then traded a couple cases of beer for its twin. Then got a simplicity regent and a craftsman for free. I may have a problem. Lol
So she wants you to a viking then Neil. Just don't getting tangle in shroud fan mate just rember she is a keeper so let her braid it for you cheers keep safe brother
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Hello from Detroit Michigan brother 👋 thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and taking us on your adventure
Good to see the tractor hunting again always liked these
Cussin is appropriate when a feller almost loses a hand!
Looking forward to a good season of tractor hunting. Thanks for the great content as always.
I never in my life would start engine with out bolting it down he's really lucky it didn't break his hands how dumb.
agree anything this size I wouldn't do it either. I "might" would consider a 8-10hp horizontal shaft but and highly doubt I would but I know good and well I wouldn't a vertical. Force being side to side is so much worse than the up and down.
Why take a chance on 2,000.00 Hos bill while playing around
My experience is that when your
Riding lawnmower is left outside of a building. You will always have a mouse nest built inside underneath the hood.
Possibly causing it to over heat then the engine becomes Seized up and won’t turn over anymore. Now you have to tear the entire engine down and give it an overhaul or buy a new motor for the twins cylinders and put on it have a 24 hp 22 or 24 hp Briggs & Stratton industrial motor paste on it then you’ll be able to have the power not only to drive it but the power of the mower to cut the grass a lot better with. Good luck
great job my friend very nice tractor. just needed a heart transplant
Love the vids man I’m a small engine mechanic down in TEXAS
Where at in Texas. I’m west Texas
BTW, I just got a 12.5 h.p. 3800 Huskee for free. Been sittin' around awhile but tires are still holding air. Drained a quart of stale gas from the tank. Gonna try it tomorrow and I got a good feeling about this one.
Love your channel been watching for years
That mouse nest in the original motor made me cringe. But still a great video. Looking forward to 2022 tractor hunting
Ditch the face tail man...lol
That froze engine had a blown head gasket hence the carbon build up from burning oil you can see it between cylinder and pushrod galley
I stopped using gas with ethanol in it years ago. its so bad for small engines and carbs.. soon as you dismantled the carb you could see the damage it causes.
I’ve had a few of them with this body style, everyone of them has had bad steering.
I could be wrong, but aren’t these the Craftsman that are built by MTD.
That’s an AYP mower, but the new ones are MTD and so are the lt1500s
Down south we have mud dobbers that get into every nook and cranny. Not sure which is worse, them or mice!
Mice eat wires and dirt is easy to clean out
Good video 👍
Great video. Looking forward to watching you repair this machine. It seems to run pretty good with a cruddy carburetor right now. If nothing else it could be made into another ice machine. Thanks for the videos.
asking in the off chance you have one, do you have any old intek vtwins with a good aluminum intake for a double barrel nikk carb? i have the plastic crap one.
also great vid!
2:55 bless you
Great start to the year. Yes braid the beard.
Bro cover your carb inlet before blowing the engine off. Stop using starting fluid as well it drys out everything just get ya a little squirt bottle fill with gas
Hello there. I love your videos.
Yes the seats do suck, but then I don’t leave my riding mower outside!
Nice AYP craftsman mower there... got a few MTD inspired parts on it... but that's an AYP for sure.... same as Husqvarna. but with that said... Craftsman's were also built by MTD over the years also. Take that top center column off and it can be replaced with an Husqvarna upper center column. and a Husqvarna hood will go on it ... guess it would be called a Husqman or a Craftvarna then. :)
Cool video
great video... nice beard bun.. next u will need hair bun lol. not bad for free lawn tractor
Best cutting mower I ever owned
My 2004 LT1000 had a engine like that...it was probably a 15hp though. Smoked bad for a few summers...had to tighten the head bolts about once a year. Anyway I locked it up and ended up putting another engine in it that was given to me and now do "proper redneck maintenance" it's getting up in years but I just keep fixing on it as stuff breaks. I did change the oil in the original engine but looking back I'm sure I didn't treat it real good.
What wiring harness did you use for the change from a Briggs to a Kohler
I would like to have this one just like you got it
Would repaint and install new motor
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We need more videos from you ,how about 1 a week? that would be sweet ... I got a mini chopper I bought and no she doesnt run lol then I got 2 more builds after that I think Im gonna do a channel for it ,love all your vids sure wish we lived closer lol you all do any bonfires at night?
Doing what I can to get back into the summer videos. The weather this year has been way out of the norm. We do bonfires from time to time. But do to strong coastal winds where I live its a bit play it by ear.
He has a busy life, be happy he post at all!
It’s just a tan colored version of the red craftsman same as my dads
Wow a courage motor actually running what power do ye have good sir lol
It was professionally serviced 2 years ago. Translation: “Jimmy changed the oil 5 years ago and i think he said something about a filter.”
Just curious. do you have lots of problems with the courage, just like 90% of most people do, including me?
Yes but when it comes to the 18 19 20 and 21 of both Briggs and kohler. I find them both to be equal garbage. The 14 to 17.5 hp on the other hand I would rate Briggs way better the kohler. But in anything twin Kohler would get my vote for long term and racing use.
@@redneckcomputergeek yeah, I agree with you on the kohler twin. They are pretty good.
do you ever come across White lawn tractors
The red one yt 4000
Had one, the 24HP Briggs was a pile of crap from day 1...always had starting issues, it would randomly die while mowing and wouldn't start again until it had cooled down for 15-30 minutes. At 237 hours one of the connecting rods decided to part ways with itself...wasn't upset when it died either, knew it was a matter of time before that pile of crap blew up.
Basket case? LOL
I need the gas tank?$?
i am 76 native american no beard thanks
Not sure what you paid for it, or if anything. But you talked like you were disappointed in everything as you looked over it. I was wondering why. If you got it for free, or very cheap, I think it was a great deal, in my opinion. Positive attitude goes a long way... Thumbs Up!
I new the man who passed away it belonged to. It made me sad some one had scammed him cause he was good people.
I dont Live to far from Sam from mud mower from hell ,do you know him or heard of him? He we are in Michigan
Yes I know of Sam. He helps run a mud drag.
Please don't say this or that group generally sucks. Without engineers we would not be living in the world of tech that we have.
I would agree with you on 90% of stuff. But when something gets reengineered and the common sense of the original item is lost. That is a step backwards. Something we unfortunately see a lot these days.
@@redneckcomputergeek Speaking as someone that has been on the inside, ITs not just the tech guys missing dumb stuff, They have to answer to the sales marketing and financial suits. Sometimes they are forced into doing things they don't want too. Like, this seat has no drain... use it anyway its cheap.... but... buyers wont notice till their asses get wet....
Yup been there done that to. Its why I work for myself now. Cause I got sick of having to cover up for other peoples bad choices that effect the customers lives. These seats are built in a way that causes safety switch death. I plan to cover replacement and how to prevent it in the future in a video end of next month.
Free ish lol 😆
Shave it🤣🤣🤣🤷🏻♂️
Married 15 horsepower
U can always do a how to series on how to turn a hydro into a mud mower
RCG Racing here on YT I have several Hydro machines in the videos there.
@@redneckcomputergeek ik that but what about if someone who's got a mower like that with the feet controls
Busted Connecting Rod...
Subscribed.
I have the Ariens version of that mower (AYP/Husqvarna). Also a 46”. Check my channel for a glimpse lol.
Got it for free. Not running. Proceeded to put $300+ into it to be able to mow my 5 acres.
Then traded a couple cases of beer for its twin.
Then got a simplicity regent and a craftsman for free.
I may have a problem. Lol
I like to buy a tractor off of you I am from Mansfield Ohio my name is Jacob
Cut the thing off it looks ridiculous . . Ok video.
I agree with You
My wife told me my opinion does not count about that thing hanging off in front of your chin.
I have out right handed the GF buzzers and told her many times. "Cut it what you think looks good cause I'm not the one looking at it."
@@redneckcomputergeek I understand sir. I have hair on my face. Wife said leave it alone you can't see it . I said yes ma'am. Hahaha
Personally I don't think men should have a pony tail or even long hair anywhere on their body. Unless it's attached to a hot lady hanging on you.
Not service.... junk yard machine....
I've just done a lawnflite 604 transplant and fingers crossed it's ALIVE I TELL YE ALIVE enough of the shouting 😄
So she wants you to a viking then Neil. Just don't getting tangle in shroud fan mate just rember she is a keeper so let her braid it for you cheers keep safe brother