Well, it seems most of the comments are for painting it, but I really like the way it looks now. Of course, as others have said, do whatever you want with it!
I'm 84 years old , as a teenager i worked on a large farm . In the shop were two very large Crescent wrenches , we put a ten foot long pipe on one of them to adjust the track tension on the 'dozer . this bent and twisted the wrench . Just LOOKING at that wrench could bust your knuckles ! I solved the problem by putting it in a deep furrow in the middle of a corn field !
I'm actually surprised how little paint came out on the mag side of the hopper it looked so promising! probably be a good candidate for repainting as it doesn't have much left going for it. either way turned out pretty nice!
Hi Thanks for another recovered engine, Personally I like to see engines as if they left the factory, but its your engine, I am happy either way. you certainly have some nice engines in your collection.
today you are my hero. to save that engine after what happened to it warms my heart. i always had a soft spot for old engines. thank you for saving it, bringing us along with calm tutorial, and giving us all hope for the future of the broken. best wishes.
I used to work at home stead still works and we had larger hit miss engines we used to paint them gray and green so I think it's a great thing to paint them back to wat color that came in .
love your site! no argument from me re using cresent wrench..as is usually the case its the animal using it thats most often to blame..wish ya lived next door lolkeep up great work
As to painting it. I've heard that you can utilize linseed oil or variation of it to pop the original paint for longer. It's a similar technique used in the vintage Hot rod community. If you want to go that route and show preservation. 🤔
I like working engines to look their age. It doesn't hurt to have the odd fancy engine with tweaks and mods that make it not so original but more unique. Nothing beats a good set of Crescent wrenches and a skilled hand. I have a 3 piece set of Witworth adjustable just for old British engines! :-)))
I love watching these old rigs gettting restored. Looks great the way it is! As far as using an adjustable (Crescent) wrench, you are right about the user doing the rounding off. I would however like to see you use it the correct way. The heavy side should take the force, the three times I saw you use it you had it upside down. Just something my Dad taught me as a young boy.
Interesting. From what I was taught, he was using it correctly. I was taught the opposite of what you were. The force on the movable jaw should be as close to the main body of the wrench as possible to prevent it from flexing it outboard. Use a good quality adjustable wrench and of course in any case, don't gorilla it.
I like the idea of preservation rather than full restoration, Back in the day people would have to do what they could to keep their machinery running within their own abilities. So don’t worry about hitting something with a hammer or making a non original part. Please don’t change the way you make your videos as they are informative and show how anyone can enjoy our hobby without having to be a machinist or have access to a full blown machine shop. Look forward to more of the same.
This engine was by Hercules here in Evansville, Indiana. The company was founded by William McCurdy around 1903 and the company built buggies for many years. Later, Hercules branched out into building truck and later, wooden Estate Wagon car bodies. Yes, I would paint it. You can get decals for this engine somewhere. The engine was originally dark green -- I would not paint it blue. If you give me your email address I can send you pictures from the original marketing material for these engines. The company also made red Economy engines and several other brand names. The building where the foundry was located is still there.
I love see machines with their original paint that shows their history, but once it get to this stage, whete there really isn't much paint left and the engine just looks scruffy, I'd paint it, using the original colours if possible.
Leave it looking like it is. That engine worked hard to get like that. I have restored several of mine and regret painting most of them. But I love old stuff.
Like you said, they are only original once. I am in the group of people that do complete mechanical restoration but leave them original looking in both my engines and tractors. Unfortunately 40 years ago we sand blasted everything and some engines with original paint got covered over.
It would be very interesting to mount one of these hit and miss engines on a vehicle of some sort to see how economical they can be. An old railway cart would be ideal.
My uncle work as a train mechanic and while working under a loco he dropped a 24 inch crescent wrench / shifter ( Australian slang , because they move when you use them ) on the bridge of his nose from arms length above his head , the result was a severely broken nose and 2 black eyes .
Salute to the early engineers who made pinch clamps from rigid cast iron and battery clamps from soft but not flexible lead. It worked well until it didn't.
I'd paint it personally but it's not my engine. The original paint is already mostly gone. But you do you it's your engine and it's cool as hell either way
I would like to see it painted. Also, in the next one, could you describe what you were tweaking near the head and the lever between the flywheels near the governor?
I like it as it is, but you do as you like.I have worked on several and i like your ability to work your a project. Just remember, opinions are like AH .Everyone has one!!
I like the way they look unpainted. I like an engine with no paint and just rust shined up better then a painted engine. But it’s your engine and you can do watever you like and I’ll watch the video.
Great video! I think if you wanted a cosmetic restoration video this would be a good candidate. Selfishly I’d rather see your other project engines. Either way, keep up the great work really enjoy watching.
Was watching one of puddin's fab shop channels & he was using a concrete disolver spray on one of his mini truck fenders, stuff might work for your engine? Respect it wearin its work cloths tho...✌👍
I noticed you used the 1/4” rings , a lot of the guys in our club would use two 1/8” rings instead . I was wondering what your opinion is before I replaced mine . Thanks for the video , and paint or no paint it would look great either way. 😉!
My question is, what's the resale value of the engine in its current condition vs a fully restored engine of that design? If you plan on keeping it for yourself then it doesn't matter if you fully restore it or not.
Gees mate you got the rpms nice and slow on this ol girl the flywheels look to almost stop when it fires unless that's some camera deception going on? it would be interesting to know just how slow it's running. as for paint i like it the way it is but you do what you think's best after all it's your engine. Thanks for posting.
Its refreshing to see a guy use sized wrenches as opposed the adjustable all the time. I use an adjustable when needed myself but see too many guys use only the adjustable. just sayin!!
I wonder if kerosene might be a better de-greaser than diesel fuel. It is what aircraft mechanics used to use when starting in on an oily leaky big radial engine.
Paint it. The only reason its not a rusted ruin is the paint that was applied, which looks like old baked on enamel. If you want it to last another 100 years? Paint it.
While its true people misuse "Cresent" wrenchs the reason why they do that is a Cresant is a knock off of a Swedish patent for Bahco wrenches you can do whatever you like to a Bahco not only do they not round off nuts they also don't have to be readjusted almost everytime you take them off a nut. Yup ours is the knock off that never worked right pretty weird. Bahco is the original and sucessful adjustable wrench company
Only because you have an odd flywheel, I think in this case a coat of paint would be ok. In fact would look great, you don’t see many blue engines. Great job btw 👍. Gooday from AUS 🦘🇦🇺
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Well, it seems most of the comments are for painting it, but I really like the way it looks now. Of course, as others have said, do whatever you want with it!
I'm 84 years old , as a teenager i worked on a large farm . In the shop were two very large Crescent wrenches , we put a ten foot long pipe on one of them to adjust the track tension on the 'dozer . this bent and twisted the wrench . Just LOOKING at that wrench could bust your knuckles ! I solved the problem by putting it in a deep furrow in the middle of a corn field !
Thanks for keeping the old stuff running.
I'm actually surprised how little paint came out on the mag side of the hopper it looked so promising! probably be a good candidate for repainting as it doesn't have much left going for it. either way turned out pretty nice!
Hi Thanks for another recovered engine, Personally I like to see engines as if they left the factory, but its your engine, I am happy either way. you certainly have some nice engines in your collection.
today you are my hero. to save that engine after what happened to it warms my heart. i always had a soft spot for old engines. thank you for saving it, bringing us along with calm tutorial, and giving us all hope for the future of the broken. best wishes.
Paint it only because it has a new flywheel. Also I'd love to see a restoration where you ONLY use a Cresent wrench to donthe work! Great video!
Glad to see you back been a while hope to see you more soon.
Don't listen to the haters. You know your way around a hit and miss engine better than anyone I know. I enjoy your channel
Haters?? Good to see 12 year olds taking an interest in old engines instead of video games.
It's truly astonishing that STILL after all this time you can STILL find parts for these old girls ❤
I used to work at home stead still works and we had larger hit miss engines we used to paint them gray and green so I think it's a great thing to paint them back to wat color that came in .
Great Video! Thanks. I hope to see at Coolsprings in June.
love your site! no argument from me re using cresent wrench..as is usually the case its the animal using it thats most often to blame..wish ya lived next door lolkeep up great work
An amazing return to life! 👍
As to painting it. I've heard that you can utilize linseed oil or variation of it to pop the original paint for longer. It's a similar technique used in the vintage Hot rod community. If you want to go that route and show preservation. 🤔
I like working engines to look their age. It doesn't hurt to have the odd fancy engine with tweaks and mods that make it not so original but more unique. Nothing beats a good set of Crescent wrenches and a skilled hand. I have a 3 piece set of Witworth adjustable just for old British engines! :-)))
Interesting, to see an in-depth rebuild. 🤔
I love watching these old rigs gettting restored. Looks great the way it is! As far as using an adjustable (Crescent) wrench, you are right about the user doing the rounding off. I would however like to see you use it the correct way. The heavy side should take the force, the three times I saw you use it you had it upside down. Just something my Dad taught me as a young boy.
Interesting. From what I was taught, he was using it correctly. I was taught the opposite of what you were. The force on the movable jaw should be as close to the main body of the wrench as possible to prevent it from flexing it outboard. Use a good quality adjustable wrench and of course in any case, don't gorilla it.
I like the idea of preservation rather than full restoration,
Back in the day people would have to do what they could to keep their machinery running within their own abilities. So don’t worry about hitting something with a hammer or making a non original part.
Please don’t change the way you make your videos as they are informative and show how anyone can enjoy our hobby without having to be a machinist or have access to a full blown machine shop.
Look forward to more of the same.
This engine was by Hercules here in Evansville, Indiana. The company was founded by William McCurdy around 1903 and the company built buggies for many years. Later, Hercules branched out into building truck and later, wooden Estate Wagon car bodies. Yes, I would paint it. You can get decals for this engine somewhere. The engine was originally dark green -- I would not paint it blue. If you give me your email address I can send you pictures from the original marketing material for these engines. The company also made red Economy engines and several other brand names. The building where the foundry was located is still there.
These engines are so much cooler than anything we make today.
I like the oily rag look , good job !
Excellent job love watching these engine run
Fascinating to see this old engine rehabbed. Looks fine unpainted.
Can't wait, thanks Chase...... Jim
I love the blue that is used to be
It deserves a coat of paint, not just because of its own history but out of respect for the doner engine too.
Mmm engine kebabs
I love see machines with their original paint that shows their history, but once it get to this stage, whete there really isn't much paint left and the engine just looks scruffy, I'd paint it, using the original colours if possible.
Cool looking engine! I probably wouldn’t paint it Great job. 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
the rhythm of the engine is soothing compared to modern OPE Where did you find the new rings?
Leave it looking like it is. That engine worked hard to get like that. I have restored several of mine and regret painting most of them. But I love old stuff.
If you have the time providing a tutorial on how to properly paint such vintage engines I believe would be very beneficial to the community. 🤠
Like you said, they are only original once. I am in the group of people that do complete mechanical restoration but leave them original looking in both my engines and tractors. Unfortunately 40 years ago we sand blasted everything and some engines with original paint got covered over.
Good show!
leaning towards painting it, but it looks good either way. Great video.
Why do I get the feeling that tractor supply is one of your favorite stores
Thank you for providing such interesting content. 😄
It would be very interesting to mount one of these hit and miss engines on a vehicle of some sort to see how economical they can be. An old railway cart would be ideal.
Yes everything looks better painted
My uncle work as a train mechanic and while working under a loco he dropped a 24 inch crescent wrench / shifter ( Australian slang , because they move when you use them ) on the bridge of his nose from arms length above his head , the result was a severely broken nose and 2 black eyes .
You are right. Misuse of crescent wrench causes damage
Paint it so people can see it as it once looked
Salute to the early engineers who made pinch clamps from rigid cast iron and battery clamps from soft but not flexible lead. It worked well until it didn't.
I'd paint it personally but it's not my engine. The original paint is already mostly gone.
But you do you it's your engine and it's cool as hell either way
I would like to see it painted. Also, in the next one, could you describe what you were tweaking near the head and the lever between the flywheels near the governor?
I like it as it is, but you do as you like.I have worked on several and i like your ability to work your a project. Just remember, opinions are like AH .Everyone has one!!
I like the way they look unpainted. I like an engine with no paint and just rust shined up better then a painted engine. But it’s your engine and you can do watever you like and I’ll watch the video.
Great video! I think if you wanted a cosmetic restoration video this would be a good candidate. Selfishly I’d rather see your other project engines. Either way, keep up the great work really enjoy watching.
Great video, keep it like it is.
Was watching one of puddin's fab shop channels & he was using a concrete disolver spray on one of his mini truck fenders, stuff might work for your engine? Respect it wearin its work cloths tho...✌👍
I like it how it is but I’m like that with my tractors too. I know you have seen a few at the show in October I cruise around on. lol.
Good to see it running id paint it as its mostly rust
I noticed you used the 1/4” rings , a lot of the guys in our club would use two 1/8” rings instead . I was wondering what your opinion is before I replaced mine . Thanks for the video , and paint or no paint it would look great either way. 😉!
My question is, what's the resale value of the engine in its current condition vs a fully restored engine of that design? If you plan on keeping it for yourself then it doesn't matter if you fully restore it or not.
I always say, Shiney paint makes me nervous
Love that you can save these precious pieces of history.
I think it deserves the dignity of a fresh paint job.
Nice. Just oil it.
Gees mate you got the rpms nice and slow on this ol girl the flywheels look to almost stop when it fires unless that's some camera deception going on? it would be interesting to know just how slow it's running. as for paint i like it the way it is but you do what you think's best after all it's your engine. Thanks for posting.
Congratulations! I would vote for leaving it without repainting.
there's a special cast iron welding rod called muggyweld that will allow you to weld cast iron
Nice job Chase, My choice is to keep it as is. How's your coworker?
Paint it back to blue
Its refreshing to see a guy use sized wrenches as opposed the adjustable all the time. I use an adjustable when needed myself but see too many guys use only the adjustable. just sayin!!
Saw the blue and thought restore the paint, but the more I watched the use and hard knocks grew on me. Don't paint!
I wonder if kerosene might be a better de-greaser than diesel fuel. It is what aircraft mechanics used to use when starting in on an oily leaky big radial engine.
please paint, nice video thank all ways enjoy. blessings from Japan to you and yours
yeah it can do no harm to redo the painting preferably in the same colour - it would help protect it against corrosion
This is one of thew few times for this style of engine i would like to see it get a good paint job
I like the way it looks the way it is. Don't paint it.
Also pin stripes are over the top.
Beautiful ❤
I think it should look like an old engine, not a brand new one.
Paint it. The only reason its not a rusted ruin is the paint that was applied, which looks like old baked on enamel. If you want it to last another 100 years? Paint it.
I like them in their work clothes.
Leave it as is. It's seen it's days and plenty of hard use with lack of care. Let it show it.
Did you give the maker's name? Cheers from the UK
While its true people misuse "Cresent" wrenchs the reason why they do that is a Cresant is a knock off of a Swedish patent for Bahco wrenches you can do whatever you like to a Bahco not only do they not round off nuts they also don't have to be readjusted almost everytime you take them off a nut. Yup ours is the knock off that never worked right pretty weird. Bahco is the original and sucessful adjustable wrench company
Do not paint it. You can still see the old lettering on the water tank.
No la pintes!
Paint it....why not!! I do like the old look as well but that one is a bit shy on the paint.
It is only original once, however this one is no longer original. I am in favor of making it run good and look good.
I vote for paint.
Its only original once, the wd40 oiling looks great but dont paint, maybe shoe polish if you want some lustre on it
Yes there's a lot of idiots out there that will wreck your stuff.. 😡 got to make sure you make them pay for it.. he destroyed a piece of History...
Leave the old girl in her original clothes.
Only because you have an odd flywheel, I think in this case a coat of paint would be ok. In fact would look great, you don’t see many blue engines. Great job btw 👍. Gooday from AUS 🦘🇦🇺
I would have left it a greaseball.
Weld it, probably malleable iron.
👍👍👍
Oh no
I wouldn’t paint it.
Paint it.
Thank you!
Factory new is great. Paint it
I would paint it.
Don’t paint it!
Paint it up
PAINT IT
Also ich würde alles Sandstrahlen und neu lackieren.
paint it
Work clothes.