Will It Run? Antique Wisconsin engine from a barn.
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2020
- while picking a farm property I found this vintage air cooled wisconsin engine under a work bench. lets see if we can bring it back to life and what it might have been used for.
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Old engines, mutton chops and a survival knife - America needs more heroes like Mustie1!!
Would get arrested here if carrying knife like that 😁
@@regun2434 I remember being on a business trip around 1997, on a weekend I took the hovercraft over to France & back on a Sunday for fun. On the return the Brit customs guy spotted my 3" folding pocket knife, told me it was illegal and to keep it packed away til I got back to the US, then waved me on through. :-)
He wears the knife because people always try to steal the old motors he fixed.
The main reason I enjoy watching Mustie so much is when he speaks it’s like I’m right next to him and he’s showing me how to do things like my grandfather used to do. He has a great video manner.
Ditto, very different than other channels.
yes, has always been like you were just hanging out with him working on something
he's like the "engine whisperer" !
@@cut-- that’s a good one! He really is an engine whisperer!
He speaks to every one, not just to mechanics!
As a retired marine mechanic, I recognize that as a marine engine. They were used in small inboard open boats.... thats why the carburetor is on a angle. Thats a "flame arrestor" not a air filter. Those Wisconsin engines are excellent engines.
I bet he has an old boat stashed away he can put that on.
Ya know, every time you say, "you know what's next" and then it fires up and you laugh, I bet there's thousands of viewers who laugh with you. Thanks from all of us!!!!
Reminds me of the old Frankenstein movies. Even has the high voltage sparks! The evil Dr. Mustie .
The perfect Sunday Morning: A fresh cup of Coffee, in the Recliner and watching the latest Mustie1 video... Life is good!
Exactly me right now.
same
Arm chair warriors..... unite!
Yep. Me too. I have an hour before I have to start writing a 15 page paper. Fudge....
Likewise here, fellas 👍
Thank you so much for staying interesting, consistent and putting out these nice long videos. We appreciate the extra effort!
My pleasure!
@@mustie1 , And we know how much trouble it is to edit, et al. Owner, Havourd Graphics/Media
I feel Wisconsin and Kohler were the top motors in their days. Thanks Mustie1.
Spinning the engine off the bench was hilarious. Thanks for that musty.
The Medium setting on the light seemed to be sufficient...
This is actually a decent little light, charges via USB, has a hook and a magnetic base. I bought mine for around 15 bucks at LIDL, HubNut got one donated by a viewer, and since then he uses it a lot.
@@SharkoonBln what light is it?
Almost identical to mine, but it takes 4 x AA in the handle, it is very very bright, the problem is the way the on off switch works
Off - On small pilot light - On large centre section - Off
so 9/10 you end up blinding youself when you just want to turn the small top pilot light off
Regards
George
That wire cutter screw thing is something I would never have known
same here learned me something new today
Ditto
I've seen it done before but completely forgot it. A great reminder.
I’ve owned several pair of those cutters over the years and never knew they could do that.
Now I know what those holes are for on my wire cutters
I think I enjoy watching your video's because this is literally the only youtube channel that isnt trying to sell me something. And no, I don't need a lawn mower...
Everybody needs a lawn mower. 😊
“I feel, suck and squeeze.......” Absolute gold right there !!!!😂
Watching your videos is like spending a bit of quality time with a favourite uncle. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Always look forward to the "Mustie1 Chuckle" right after an engine fires up for the first time!
Less diplomatic folks call it a giggle.
I about died. you clamped down the engine about to pull it and i get an ad, skip the ad and come back to the engine flying at me LMFAO
I worked on and with these engines over 55 years ago. That is a boat engine. Meant to be mounted at an angle.
These engines have splash lubricated rod bearings and tapered roller main bearings. They were also almost completely cast iron. Keep clean oil in the crankcase, a clean air filter and use clean lead free gas and these will last for years. They also cost about $80 in 1960 which was much more than a B&S.
Your glee when you get an old engine to fire is obvious. You never seem to get bored with it. Good stuff.
I was thinking, and FEELING, exactly the same as Mustie when that thing fired and ran. I think folks are either wired that way or they aren't. Why is it exciting the first time we get an engine to run? I don't know, but it is. Next question?
I jumped from my seat when it ran the first pul. Rebuilding, repairing, taking care off stuff is underrated these days. Being successful at it requires knowledge and instinct. I admire Musties energy and his ability to explain what he's thinking. The perfect Sunday starts with Mustie1
Lazarus Syndrome. All us old mechanics have it.
@@tomrogers9467 What is Lazarus syndrome?
Lazarus syndrome (the Lazarus heart), also known as autoresuscitation after failed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is the spontaneous return of a normal cardiac rhythm after failed attempts at resuscitation. It is also the spontaneous return of cardiac activity after pronounced dead. Had to google that, but it's spot on for the way Mustie gets the dead going again...thank you.
Bowie knife on belt. Tape on thumb. There’s a story there somewhere.
35:25 if you are curious. A troublesome "paper cut"
The natural progression would be to a sidearm, and then eventually a body guard. The price of fame.
Plus a little carb cleaner on it. OUCH ! I knew it would happen.
It's good to have a blade handy.
I don't care how long your videos are. I always learn something new no matter what your wrenching on!
We had one of those on our wood 21 foot crabbing skiff on the Chesapeake bay when I was a kid. Pushed that heavy boat pretty good. The boat could sink, and we could get that
Wisconsin motor running again in about an hour.
Did you have the marine version or just a normal one?
Taryl did a rebuild on his Wisconsin that is very similar to this one. Those engines are literally bulletproof.
These Americans like shooting at stuff, let's take it in the woods & take shots at it with a 50 cal machine gun !
@@WhiskeyGulf71 destruction is the American way!
i actually flinched when that motor came towards my nose haha... in my mind i was actually trying to catch it too before it hit the floor
Me too!!!
I want to say thank you Mustie. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now and I went from no clue on small engines to now having fixed two lawn mowers and my snow blower. Just finished the snow blower today. This means I will be able to once again help out some of my older neighbors this winter with cleanup. I learned it all from your videos and I am immensely grateful.
THAT was your hair dryer? You have my respect sir
you should pick up one of those old hardware store paint can shaking machines for cleaning those old fuel tanks.
Or a wheel balancer ;-)
A retro vintage one.... Maybe they spin too fast. Must be some sort of speed control on it.
or just strap it to the car wheel and idle it jacked up. he did that in the past
@@bumboclat I want to rig up something with an old bicycle wheel, gears, pedals and chain but it needs to have a mono-fork on the axle so you can strap on the gas tank to the other side...🤔
The only channel where I don't skip a minute while watching hour long vids... Great job man, so satisfying to see them oldies come back to life !!!
When you painted the insulation of the connector black with the marker, I thought: I´m not alone! Caring for nice little details with unusual, simple methods. 😁
I saw someone paint their toenail with a sharpie through torn pantyhose in some movie, everyone cares about the small details, just not everyone bothers with them
Why they make these crimp connectors in garish red, yellow and blue plastic I will never know. I despise them.
Never get tired of watching your vids.
History 101. Brass carb float. Straight weight oil. Ah, memories.
When I hear that engine running I imagine a bare skiff with Mustie standing hand on the tiller with the throttle on that tiller, skimming across the water with Lillie stood in the bows!
Ala African Queen
I figure that motor was used in the mill pond boat inboard why the carb is on that slight tilt
Don't forget a big bucket of clams for the beach party!
My Grampa mounted one of these old engines to a piece of 2x12 and gave it to me when I was about 6 years old. I spent hours and hours starting and running that thing. I'm 70 now. Just one of those things that's burned into my memory.
Watching Mustie is basically a free mechanics course.
"did yah flinch" - mustie after nearly killing the camera with an engine.
I was like holy shit another injury comming
I heard that from the other side of the room...
that hit me in the nose. I'm gonna sue!!
To say nothing of smashing his foot. 😲
Put that engine back to its original purpose, to run on a boat! That engine sounds like it runs great! Good job
I jumped when that motor came off the table. good one!
That little utility flashlight is doing wonders for the video! It's worth every dollar. Thank you Mustie1, now I will buy one!
AAM Model nicknamed 'Muskie' for marine use. AND Wisconsin made engines for the King Midget cars! What are the odds?!?
Muskie1
Its a very smooth running motor. You can tell by the way you got her going again that she wasn't ready to quit running just yet. Its like she's saying throw me in coach!
"I feel suck & squeeze...it's a good sign" Yes it is ;)
"Did ya flinch?" Hell dude...I tried to CATCH the damn thing!
That is what she said!😂😂😂
I love the way you really care for these old engines, like you are saving a sick animal's life. Excellent work once again Sir!
That jar was the mother of invention! Use what you could find!!
That as you say plus the ole Gerber jars 😋
When's a door not a door?
How great would it be to have a Mustie Museum to visit and see all of the creations and have fix it workshops.
I would rather see the musty one museum then Elvis‘s house.
Sometimes I get annoyed at how easy you make it look, but I have to remember im 30 and your years have the expertise and that's the most important. Im sure at my age stuff just didn't go right! Thank you.
Glad I was there to help catch the engine
Wisconsin, built to last. The impluse coupling on the mag will make a spark turning by hand. Ask me how I know LOL
Brian Kiehnau Magnetos are super reliable. Still use them on piston aircraft engines - dual for redundancy though.
Given the spark arrestor on the carburetor and the reversing transmission I'm thinking this spent some time on a boat. Never mind you figured it out.
And the fuel tank is also at the same angle as the card... I think you are correct
The forward, neutral, reverse makes sense for direct connection to a prop shaft. I keep thinking of the African Queen and Humphrey Bogart messing with the engine constantly...
I would think the spark arrestor and reversing transmission might go along with the factory theory. Spark arrestor so no sparks fly out inside of the factory. Reversing transmission to reverse if it got jammed while pressing the leather?
@@charleslaatz6189 but then why no clutch?
The rear is marine as the four dogs go into holes in a rubber disk, shock absorber; then the prop shaft fits onto that.
“A tight 15...” = the good old days!
The 15 was tight and the 28 was loose. I know there's a joke in there somewhere...
Love these old motor videos.......they sound so cool
Sitting in my deer stand watching Mustie bring an old one back to life. Not seeing any deer so might as well be watching videos.
People say these engines are bullet proof so stop trying to shoot deer, just leave them alone ffs ! & shoot engines instead
@@WhiskeyGulf71 deer need to be culled.
While your here...... In New Zealand we have to cull the deer and Tahr goat populations as well, to reduce damage to the fragile native plant areas that prevent our mountain ranges from slips.And they also stop forest regeneration. Neither species are native to this country. Do you have a set method of how you cull?
The West Coast of our South Island is having a population explosion. Large herds of both species have been spotted. The Covid-19 shut down was during the 'Roar' and hunters were not allowed to go out. (??I can't work that one out either??) The Tahr is approaching extinction in it's native country and our Department of Conservation 'D.O.C' wants to eradicate them entirely here. (??I know, can't figure that one out either??) They could turn it in to an extinction prevention programme, but that requires good management. (Facetious comment deliberate)
Did you know we are the worlds biggest user of 1080 poison? Using 80% of the world supply! One carrot drop to target rats, dropped 104 tonnes of baited carrot over 3 days in an area with hugh tree and plant berry growth.
The D.O.C mixes it in carrots and dyes the carrots green. Then they use helicopters to drop it in targeted, remote areas to kill the Rats. There are also pellets they can use to kill Possums. There are recently more effective and species targeting traps, now, that use a compressed air cartridge and garrotting wire, with scent as bait up a tube. It can take out up to 10 pests (rats, Stoats, Wessels and Possums) per unit.
I rambled, sorry. Keep up the good work. If you want a decent day out, go to the South Island and join a Hunting Party. Hope your fit. Rugged, remote and vast high mountain ranges with nobody in sight for hundreds of miles.
Not sure how many times I found myself nodding to Mustie's questions. but it was a good few LOL :)
Haha same
This would be really neat on a homemade ride on cart for train tracks.
6:53 When that engine spun off the table, I was laughing with you! UR fun to watch!
It is a marine engine and it was for an inboard and it was called the Wisconsin muskie
This what happens when you don't watch the whole video before commenting.
That's sweet 😊
Now it's a Wisconsin Mustie!
@@bottomlands You got me totally misunderstood, You are correct I did google(DuckDuckgo). I research and read the comments while watching the Video. and I was sharing what I had found about the engine based on David Lingelbach
Comment, later in the video when the info on the engine was reveal I made my second post about jumping the gun to comment. I am not going to delete a comment, but I will point out my mistake like I did with this one.
names on label and google does rest lol
Diesel to clean the engine out with. Diesel won’t hurt it and is compatible with any oil added to the crankcase.
Dear J.C.
👍👌👏 That's exactly what I thought instantly! I was shocked that he used Brake cleaner (even gasoline would have been better). BC will definitely harm the fresh motor oil (and other things inside the engine/crank case). I know that great Mustie1 used Diesel to flush out an engine in former times (if I remember correctly).
Best regards, luck and health.
@@Chr.U.Cas2216 As he said, he will flush it again...
I used BC before and it does a hell of a good job to clean accumulated slush at the bottom of an oil pan. But of course, I do a flush with cheap oil after...
Dear @@marcryvon
Brake Cleaner can and will harm rubber, plastic and paint (for instance o- rings, seals, shaft seals, coatings etc.p.p.). But of course Mustie1 and you can do what you want with your own engines/machines.
Best regards, luck, health and wisdom.
@@Chr.U.Cas2216 Bought a can of brake cleaner some time ago and out of boredom I read all the fine print on it. I remember two things that stood out. One was that they claimed it wouldn't harm rubber, plastic and paint. My immediate thought was "Yea, right...". But I can't refute their claim as I made very certain it didn't get the chance. to touch any of those things...
The other was that as I read what was in it I got the feeling is didn't really want to be in the same room as what ever I used it on.
In the end it did it's job and I'm still here, but I wouldn't try drinking it...
Dear @@blahorgaslisk7763
👍👌👏 Yeah, and its fumes are definitely no good for breathing in either. Meanwhile I use other cleaning stuff than this harmful conglomerate of chemicals.
Best regards, luck and health.
That little engine sounded so happy to be running again after so many years of abandonment.
I swear I saw it smiling.
Magnetos often have an impulse coupling at the drive. That's what gives you the delayed "snap" just before the points get opened. It only operates at the start. Once the motor starts, the coupling has flyweights that prevent it from engaging.
Yep, lots of hand crank tractors with magnetos had them as well. Gets you a better spark when turning slow.
The Wico mag has an impulse start, which retards the starting spark to prevent kickback and also gives a good spark at cranking speed..
The Wico was on almost every Gravely tractor.
Also used on Lycoming aircraft engines. They run at a fixed 25 degree advance and used the retarded coupling for starting.
@@nymalo -- I've got a Wico mag on my 1951 Oliver OC3 crawler as well. Hasn't let me down yet.
Wish he would share alot more information about it from all the people who know it before and during video
That sediment bowl looks like the little coffee cream jars we used to get at Howard Johnsons in 1950s.
Brother, I can't thank you enough, I've been laid up at home for almost 7monthes now from a car accident back in August of 2021, and I don't even watch T.V., all I do is watch RUclips, and you channel is my all time favorite. The way you talk to the camera like we were all there in the garage with you. That awesome. The way you also ask us questions and what to do next. So I just wanted to take the time and Thank you for entertaining us all with you know how and capabilities on tinkering , turning wrenches, screwdrivers, and fix Everything you touch. Please keep these wonderful videos coming.
Daren from south Florida
Sweeeeet. I could watch vids like this all day long!
When you mentioned that the carb was at an angle, I noticed that the tank fill was at the same angle. And I just couldn't remember where I had seen that slat/screen air cleaner in the past... it came to me. It was on an old Atomic 4 sailboat engine.
Bathroom stall screws... never heard them called that but I knew exactly what you were talking about.
Security screws. Different types for school lockers, Maytag washers, drive-in theater speakers.
Good job, I do enjoy your videos. Neat engine. Wisconsin engines are rare in the UK -although - in the 1960’s my uncle had a Massey Harris machine for making hay bales & it was powered by a V4 air cooled Wisconsin engine, that had one speed - flat out. To start it, it had a starting handle that went onto the engine’s crankshaft but when it fired up the handle spun round on the crankshaft & everyone ran for cover until the handle worked it’s way off the shaft & flew - anywhere. I was young at the time but it was an impressive engine & exciting to start.
This engine looks well maintained and would be nice in a small old boat. Thanks for the video.
“We’re looking right there!” Cue the earthquake! 🤣🤣🤣
good Morning Good Evening to all got my coffee and settling in to watch a great Video oh anf happy holidays to all
Well done from down under
The white stuff in the fuel tank will be cheese. They run everything on cheese in Wisconsin; it's World famous for cheese.
"I'm going to dry this tank with a hair dryer" - pulls out a torch
mastrmind77 , Who knows HOW he dries his hair!
@@BruceNitroxpro well he's balding so that makes sense
The Wisconsin AAx engines were marine engines built in and around 1936.
I used to have high bloodpressure but the musty1 channel cured me.
Mustie you are a joy to watch, an absolute tonic. Keep up the good work.
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I actually have this same engine on an early style saw. my grandfather bought it years ago for $100 and we used to to cut stumps.
good feeling to watch that old motor run again
Old engine care never disappoint! The Variety of Vehicles, Machines and Motors is really special imo. Don't see that on other Channels. I bet there are thousands of people that started pitstopp their own mowers and motorbikes because of this channel.
The Guy is just the teacher we all wish we had as a kid!
Those older Wisconsin engines are like the older Villiers near impossible to kill with proper maintenance. I have three Villiers engines all mk10's one built in the late 40s, the other in the early 1950s and the last one in the late 50s all start within one pull and can run all day on a tank of fuel great engines. They don't build them like they used to. Great video Musty cheers.
That type of magneto is called an impulse Mag like used on aircraft piston engines.
Used for any engine that needs to start at low revs.
Wow, that’s an impressive old engine. Smooth as silk.
Great watching you getting the old engine’s working again
6:55 😂😂😂😂 Tyvm for the laugh Mustie 1 , camera and motor almost flew across the shop 😂😂 your a real master and love watching your videos .. Hands down to you sir
What's with the Rambo knife Mustie?
🤣🤣🤣
I agree. The medium light setting looks the best.
When I was a young man working for my wife’s father he had a small engine repair shop I learned so much from him probably forgot more than I remember now but I sure wish I would’ve kept ahold of some of those old engines that ended up in the shop and eventually went to scrap engines now that are sought after but just wasn’t worth anything back then wished I would’ve had the foresight to just tuck them away! I remember many hit and miss engines that would have driven a large belt that ran many other machines that ended up in the scrapyard! Watching this makes me almost kick myself in the teeth lol
You make my day with your great restoration ,s. This one was awesome many thanks.😎🇬🇷
My morning coffee and a mustie video
When you tipped the camera the carb stopped dripping.
Never knew you could cut machine screws with wire strippers 🤯
All around good stuff, Mustie!
Packard 440 plug wire is typically what came on Wilco Magneto equipped engines. And yes I totally agree it's a Marine engine. Both the carb angle and Marine spark arrestor.
Rather than always trying to balance a spark plug on the engine, make one fastened to a large croc clip which can be quickly clipped to the block for testing purposes.
or - use a magnet
@@unclegreybeard3969 oooh like that
@@unclegreybeard3969 Except a magnet won't work on an Ali block... but yes that would also work.
I know he has a real clip on spark checker, I've seen it!
@@moconnell663 He had it one or two videos ago. Maybe he recorded this before he got it and just finished editing thie video.
Holy Coincidences....I have the exact same engine and years ago I tried bench starting it and it too fell off the bench.
small boat engine, looks like a small borg warner marine transmission.
Definitely with FWD and REV.
Needs a small sailboat
Robert Weitlauf Yes, has a flame screen on the carb.
When I was a boy back in 1960 Mr. Sullivan had "Put-Put" boats which had small engines that looked very much like your Muskie. Great video, thumbs up.
Now you need to find an old "DORY" to put that engine in Mustie
I’ve wondered if you would ever fix up the bench to secure those engines! That was hilarious!!😂😂😂😂😂
Fortunately, he didn't break anything in the process. It's funny, as I get older I find myself spending a lot more time looking things over, figuring out and correcting what can go wrong before I light something off. I used to do the opposite and have the scars and lost money to prove it. Mustie still has a few years to catch up with me so, I have hope for him.
What a ripper. Great old girl. Well done Mustie1
I'm still young and learning a lot, but I cannot say how much I thank you for making these super enjoyable videos. Thank you so much.
Must be very early Monday morning here in NZ. Mustie time, screw sleep.
I am lucky and I get the videos on Sunday morning. So coffee and mustie1.
Hey Mustie, You need to find an old wooden boat from the 30's for this. That would be a great combination.
Happy holidays to you and the entire Family. Stay safe!
Afican queen-like application
Love this little engine. You're a wizard Mustie1
Mustie saved another old engine. Well done. I thought when I saw the glass sediment bowl that it might be from the bottle that alka-seltzer came in back in the '60's.
Wow, I'm 68 and hardly remember that. Or a cobalt blue Vics bottle. Good old days when you had a dozen options. Cheers!