hey there Alex i'm a 15 year old boy and i'm starting a small engine shop in my barn. these videos educate me on some other things i never knew and how to do them. Thank you so much, keep making this content!
Awesome video! You did a great job on the tractor. It came out looking amazing. You always do a great job with how much detail you put in your videos. Hope to see more videos soon. 🙂
Alex, the previous owner got his money's worth on those front tires. That was well worth the $100 you gave for that tractor. I agree that machine should bring $1000+ for sure. Really nice repair. I bet you have a really good reputation in your area. You don't cut any corners and that makes for a dependable tractor that looks as good as it runs! Goodluck in 2025 sir! 👏🔧🇺🇸
I'm glad you liked the video. I put a lot of work into my projects, but it's all worth it when I can make something reliable again. I have gotten a lot of compliments from machines people have bought but there are always some that people say I tried to pull something on them. I do my best. I hope you have a great new year Roger 😎
Very nice tractor. I have a question about alignment. Are they supposed to be tied in like an automobile, or each wheel straight? Thank you for the great videos. Very informative, n easy to follow. Long videos are fine. Thank you again.
Thank you. They are both tied in together usually. Normally there is just one out of alignment, so you can adjust it to match the other. I greatly appreciate the support.
Looks like you've done a really good job fixing that rider. i was surprised at how well it looked. You can sure tell it was kept inside when it wasn't being used!! Great job!!!
Great find Great Fix. Great video. Hey Alex I like ur steel toed Safety Shoes mate. Safety First 🤔🤫😎😎🤓🤓😁😁😁😁 just Kidding. Have A good day. Enjoy your videos mate
Hello dear Alex, seems to me as if the idea of a foldable table works pretty well! Nice rebuild as always and it’s fun and teaching to watch you! Have a nice weekend now and I will see you in 2025 again 😀🍀🌞🎉🍾🎉🎊🥳
I had a relative give me a commercial Craftsman with a similar toe out issue. I replaced the drag links (steering arms) and it fixed the problem. I eventually found out that the first owner of this machine hit it with a full size tractor. You couldn't visibly tell that they were bent on the machine, but I definitely could when I put the old one beside the new one. That is probably what was going on with this machine.
This one came out looking great. You should have a nice Spring. Mine is looking pretty good too. I have 2 riding mowers, 5 push mowers, and a blower ready right now. I still have a few more to get ready, but they all need a little work.
The drag links (steering arms) were definitely shot on this machine. The bent drag links are probably what caused the steering gear to wear out like that.
Dont forget to grease that rack and pinion gear for the steering wheel. Just put some grease on your finger and smear it around the pinion gear after every 2nd or 3rd cutting,
Lol. I can tell you have experience with those Nikki carbs. If you have worked on them before, then you know to grab the channel locks for those bowl screws. Using a screwdriver will just end in a lot of disappointment.
Wish I lived near you Alex. I would weld those two anti scalp wheels on for you where they would be better than new. That little Titanium welder did good.
@@freedommowers420 shiii thank you man ...july 29th i aint really touched a mower since been off for my 2nd hernia blow out ...now since i been off i have a giiant 3rd hernia ...i miss is so much cant wait to be back at it .....hopefully another year ill be set to make some loot
@@fartsackjack7081 If those were the hiatal kind, the surgeon screwed up bigtime! While he was in there he should have installed mesh all the way across so the next ones could never happen!
Very thorough and entertaining video! Thanks. Curious which Titanium welder you have. I recently purchased the 125 and have only practice welded with it, but am impressed with it for what it is. I haven't welded anything in about 35 years (not joking, lol), but plan to when I retire in a couple years.
Thank you. I’m a very novice welder. I’ve only used the super cheap harbor freight one. This is the titanium 125. Right off the bat it’s so much nicer to use.
Looks like a simple made lawn mower. Doesn't even have that stupid mow in reverse safety. I wouldn't mind owning something like that. Nice job fixing this one up.
At 13:05 the word isn’t Venturi, it’s Bernoulli's principle. Yes, airflow within the throat of the carb is affected by the Venturi, or decreased diameter area, but the fuel being drawn into the throat of the carb from that tiny orifice in the side of the throat is a result of Bernoulli's principle. This principle can be illustrated by forcing air across the opening of a straw, which will pull a liquid up from below. In a more appropriate example, after washing off a machine with blind fastener holes exposed, I use shop air with a blow gun to pull all the water out of the holes by holding the airflow perpendicular to the holes. The water is sucked right out and away from me, as opposed to blowing air directly into the holes, which may force most of the water out, but not all, and in the process splashes water directly into my face. These are two different but related fluid dynamics principles which can be mislabeled, much the same as “leverage” versus “torque”. Don’t get me started! 😂😉🔧👍
I changed Drag links on my Craftsman recently and I had to drop that steering plate. You can reach that nut from the back side. It takes a minute to maneuver around everything, but a ratchet will fit in there. You don't have to pull the crankshaft pulley to access it. I had to go in from the back, insert the ratchet handle first. It took a minute, but I got it in there, lol. Why the hell did they not just thread the plate instead of using a nut? That was an unnecessary pain in the ass.
Great mower neighbor up the street bought one brand new with a bagger never put any oil in it and first pass blew the motor. I trash picked it and put a new motor in it been running it for years with no problems. Was wondering if you know what light bulbs the headlights are since mine didn't come with any.
Do u know Ken from Kens small engine repair aka Mr Mow IT All??? He has a livestream every Saturday at 2pm u should stop by sometime when u can. They talk small engines and other things as well.
@@freedommowers420 Yeah, I vaguely remember seeing those about 20 years ago. Can't imagine why they'd do that, but I'd be tempted to put full-size wheels on it and see how fast it goes!
Here is a source…call up a mobile welder and ask how much he charges per hour. Multiply that by 2040 hours in an average working year. Let me know what number you get.
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hey there Alex i'm a 15 year old boy and i'm starting a small engine shop in my barn. these videos educate me on some other things i never knew and how to do them. Thank you so much, keep making this content!
I'm glad you're finding them helpful! That's awesome that you're starting your own shop, keep up the good work!
good to see young people getting their hands dirty- I have been working on lawn equipment for over 65 years
the best way to learn is by doing- you will make mistakes- that is how you learn
Awesome video! You did a great job on the tractor. It came out looking amazing. You always do a great job with how much detail you put in your videos. Hope to see more videos soon. 🙂
Thanks so much for the compliments, I really appreciate it!
Alex, the previous owner got his money's worth on those front tires. That was well worth the $100 you gave for that tractor. I agree that machine should bring $1000+ for sure. Really nice repair. I bet you have a really good reputation in your area. You don't cut any corners and that makes for a dependable tractor that looks as good as it runs! Goodluck in 2025 sir! 👏🔧🇺🇸
I'm glad you liked the video. I put a lot of work into my projects, but it's all worth it when I can make something reliable again. I have gotten a lot of compliments from machines people have bought but there are always some that people say I tried to pull something on them. I do my best. I hope you have a great new year Roger 😎
More videos please Alex. I love your videos.
I agree ☝️
Trying my best to keep bringing content. I appreciate the support.
Nice job! That is a great looking machine for its age.
Thanks for watching, I hope it inspires others to give it a shot!
That looks like an $800 mower now! Awesome job.
It was definitely worth the effort!
Nice job on the repairs.
Thank you, it was a fun project!
Very nice tractor. I have a question about alignment. Are they supposed to be tied in like an automobile, or each wheel straight? Thank you for the great videos. Very informative, n easy to follow. Long videos are fine. Thank you again.
Thank you. They are both tied in together usually. Normally there is just one out of alignment, so you can adjust it to match the other. I greatly appreciate the support.
Thanks for replying. I was ķinda thinking that. Wanted an expert opinion.
Looks like you've done a really good job fixing that rider. i was surprised at how well it looked. You can sure tell it was kept inside when it wasn't being used!! Great job!!!
It definitely had been stored properly! Thanks for watching. It was a pretty good amount of work, but worth it.
Great find Great Fix. Great video. Hey Alex I like ur steel toed Safety Shoes mate. Safety First 🤔🤫😎😎🤓🤓😁😁😁😁 just Kidding. Have A good day. Enjoy your videos mate
I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Safety first always 🫣🫣
You’re way more generous than I am, Alex! I would have charged him to haul it away with all the issues it had! 😂👍
Ha! I always try to be reasonable, but it's tough to turn down a good project.
AWESOME!!!
Thank you for watching!
TURNED OUT SWEET!
Thank you.
Hello dear Alex, seems to me as if the idea of a foldable table works pretty well! Nice rebuild as always and it’s fun and teaching to watch you! Have a nice weekend now and I will see you in 2025 again 😀🍀🌞🎉🍾🎉🎊🥳
Thank you very much! Happy new year!!
Nice job filming and working underneath the tractor. You made it look easy!
Thanks for watching, it’s not as easy as it looks! Both of us know that. It was a long video to edit so hopefully people enjoy.
That was about the cleanest carb I have ever seen on an old mower. It had to be replaced at some point.
Very nice tractor yes it sure is worth $1,000 and HAPPY NEW YEAR'S AND THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
Thank you for the kind words and Happy New Year!
Listen to that sing 🎶 You make that money Alex 💪Hope your holiday was a good one !!!
Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. I’ve had a great one spending time with my family.
Nice job alex. Hope you are doing well thanks for all the great videos.
I had a relative give me a commercial Craftsman with a similar toe out issue. I replaced the drag links (steering arms) and it fixed the problem. I eventually found out that the first owner of this machine hit it with a full size tractor. You couldn't visibly tell that they were bent on the machine, but I definitely could when I put the old one beside the new one. That is probably what was going on with this machine.
This one came out looking great. You should have a nice Spring. Mine is looking pretty good too. I have 2 riding mowers, 5 push mowers, and a blower ready right now. I still have a few more to get ready, but they all need a little work.
That’s awesome. Looks like you have been working hard.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you too!
Cool
Some of those main jets pop in through the top of the plastic float housing. They tend to fall out into the bowl.👍
Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind.
Nice job! should be good for another 13yrs!
The drag links (steering arms) were definitely shot on this machine. The bent drag links are probably what caused the steering gear to wear out like that.
Little clear nail polish helps seal the Welch plug.
That’s a great tip, thanks!
Dont forget to grease that rack and pinion gear for the steering wheel. Just put some grease on your finger and smear it around the pinion gear after every 2nd or 3rd cutting,
Lol. I can tell you have experience with those Nikki carbs. If you have worked on them before, then you know to grab the channel locks for those bowl screws. Using a screwdriver will just end in a lot of disappointment.
Wish I lived near you Alex. I would weld those two anti scalp wheels on for you where they would be better than new. That little Titanium welder did good.
It would have been great to have your help! Thank you. I’m hoping it will hold up decent.
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Thank you!!!
@@freedommowers420 shiii thank you man ...july 29th i aint really touched a mower since been off for my 2nd hernia blow out ...now since i been off i have a giiant 3rd hernia ...i miss is so much cant wait to be back at it .....hopefully another year ill be set to make some loot
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If those were the hiatal kind, the surgeon screwed up bigtime! While he was in there he should have installed mesh all the way across so the next ones could never happen!
@@Rein_Ciarfella IM TO BIG IT WONT WORK ...i had to have weight loss surgery before they fix the hernias ...
Very thorough and entertaining video! Thanks. Curious which Titanium welder you have. I recently purchased the 125 and have only practice welded with it, but am impressed with it for what it is. I haven't welded anything in about 35 years (not joking, lol), but plan to when I retire in a couple years.
Thank you. I’m a very novice welder. I’ve only used the super cheap harbor freight one. This is the titanium 125. Right off the bat it’s so much nicer to use.
Hope you had a great Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too! I hope you enjoyed the holiday.
Looks like a simple made lawn mower. Doesn't even have that stupid mow in reverse safety. I wouldn't mind owning something like that. Nice job fixing this one up.
It's a great machine, I've been happy with it so far after fixing it and testing it. These older craftsman’s hold up well if not abused.
At 13:05 the word isn’t Venturi, it’s Bernoulli's principle. Yes, airflow within the throat of the carb is affected by the Venturi, or decreased diameter area, but the fuel being drawn into the throat of the carb from that tiny orifice in the side of the throat is a result of Bernoulli's principle.
This principle can be illustrated by forcing air across the opening of a straw, which will pull a liquid up from below.
In a more appropriate example, after washing off a machine with blind fastener holes exposed, I use shop air with a blow gun to pull all the water out of the holes by holding the airflow perpendicular to the holes. The water is sucked right out and away from me, as opposed to blowing air directly into the holes, which may force most of the water out, but not all, and in the process splashes water directly into my face.
These are two different but related fluid dynamics principles which can be mislabeled, much the same as “leverage” versus “torque”. Don’t get me started! 😂😉🔧👍
I changed Drag links on my Craftsman recently and I had to drop that steering plate. You can reach that nut from the back side. It takes a minute to maneuver around everything, but a ratchet will fit in there. You don't have to pull the crankshaft pulley to access it. I had to go in from the back, insert the ratchet handle first. It took a minute, but I got it in there, lol. Why the hell did they not just thread the plate instead of using a nut? That was an unnecessary pain in the ass.
Good eye finding plug in carb
Thank you.
Wow! Showroom quality when you were done, Alex! 👍
What did you use to get that paint finish?
Thank you. Buffer with polishing compound, and then a light coat of automatic transmission fluid.
Great mower neighbor up the street bought one brand new with a bagger never put any oil in it and first pass blew the motor. I trash picked it and put a new motor in it been running it for years with no problems. Was wondering if you know what light bulbs the headlights are since mine didn't come with any.
yeeeeeet yeeeeeet makin the loot
You should get your asking price for sure!!
Do u know Ken from Kens small engine repair aka Mr Mow IT All??? He has a livestream every Saturday at 2pm u should stop by sometime when u can. They talk small engines and other things as well.
what camera do you use and mic
Go pro hero 9. No mic just the camera.
Do you put your batteries in the house to keep them warm during winter ??
No but I should. They take a beating.
Nothing is as good as a leak down test to start with and valves adjusted, the carbs away need cleaning
Yes I really need to get a leak down tester.
shop tour?
Agree
Maybe. There isn’t much shop to look at. It’s about 12x14ft. I try to keep it as minimal as possibly because I don’t have much room.
Minimal with everything you need.
It would only bring about 450/550 in my area if it’s in top condition 😢😢
So just keep it till spring 😊😊😊
Yea it would sell right now for that price. In spring I’m hoping for max profit.
Do you have a link to that manual Tire changer?
It’s the harbor freight mini tire changer.
@@freedommowers420 Thanks for that verification. I like it. I think I will get one.
I have the same mower (YTS3000 with 46)
They are solid machines.
@ well mine is going be junk
How come it has little front tires in the rear???
That’s the way these were from factory.
@@freedommowers420 Yeah, I vaguely remember seeing those about 20 years ago. Can't imagine why they'd do that, but I'd be tempted to put full-size wheels on it and see how fast it goes!
How many hundreds of acres would you have to mow to wear the front tires as much as on this unit
This guy was turning on his driveway every pass.
What do you do for work? You have the skills to be making 6 figures at a shop doing this type of work.
Hoping to start doing small engine repair full time for myself this next year. I was an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force.
@ good for you man. That sounds great. Best of luck.
@@jaimeg9058 Six figures... How do you arrive at such grossly inflated numbers? Cite your sources.
Here is a source…call up a mobile welder and ask how much he charges per hour. Multiply that by 2040 hours in an average working year. Let me know what number you get.
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Thank you for the support 😎