will it run? free seized 1949 reo small engine.
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- I was given this 1949 reo small engine from udizzy1969 and it was stuck so I thought it would make for a fun video to see if we could get it running. let see what it takes to bring it back to life if at all possible,
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udizzy1969 channel here, ruclips.net/user/udizzy1969
my bike build with reo engine here, ruclips.net/p/PLZJS6Md1UOg0ZmmMCMgFiIIlhpKh74Nb1
Mustie1 Just watched the video of him taking his eye out on his channel, he seems like one hell of a guy!
It's alive !, awesome Mustie 1 as usual. Greetings .
mustie build a go kart with this engine
meant "hammer" sorry.
ok, i have no idea why you would like me to a man pulling his eye out, but, ok
Love that low idle.
Hand Tool Rescue same
i know im two years late but didnt expect to see you here
Terrible low idle
I knew when he turned it down that low he wouldn't be able to start it and let it run without readjusting
In operating rooms, when you see a great clinician working, you say, “He’s got a good set of hands.” You sir, have a great set of hands.
And a thousand thank you’s for not having your videos over-run with asinine music. It’s nice to hear commentary and tool noise.
Yes! NO crappy music!!a. Hate those channels.
Who in the world takes the time to dislike these videos? My my, in this day and age, this stuff is the best you can find on RUclips. Sorry, no drama here on Mustie’s channel.
people who cannot do take the time to put others down who can do, those who can't are mad because they have to pay people to do the things they cannot.
People that want to train the algorithm to not recommend this sort of content?
Paul Frederick meaning what in plain english?
@@markmcloughlin106 it means they do not care for this kind of content and want RUclips to recommend other types of videos to them. I'm not sure if it works. No one knows exactly how RUclips works. But thumbing videos down that you don't want to see might work. There's also a menu in the recommended videos where you can just pick not interested too. BTW thumbs up and thumbs down does not matter from a content creators perspective. Both count as interaction.
People that can not grab and hold any type of hand tools, because they do not have thumbs that points up.
Due physical deformities (perhaps some mental too) they have to endure. Unfortunate sad beings... can not see past their disabilities.
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I had this same Reo on a 24" bike with a wheelbarrow rear tire and a direct drive belt when I was about 11 or 12 years old. I took that carb apart so many times I could do it in my sleep. Incidently used a short length of string wrapped around the greased up handlebar grip for a throttle. No brakes, just feet. My first motor vehicle. Engine was indestructable.
about 33 mins in when Mustie's tapping a new gasket from a sheet of material.. first time i saw that i was a 16year old apprentice & it was the coolest thing i'd seen in a shop.. 30 years later it's still a cool trick
888johnmac Definitely agree! For some reason (when I did it), it mixes backyard mechanic with good innovation to get it done AND done well!
yeah, it always amazes me how crisp the edges are
What is that material called and where can I get some?
it's called gasket paper or gasket sheet.. any descent engineering supply shop will have it in various thickness & materials ( some more like cork, some more rubberised )
Thank you.
I can't fathom the amount of real hours, plus editing time this took! Your an amazing narrator, as well as a wealth of knowledge. Thank you sir.
That little engine has a great sound. It's going to make a bike sound like a miniature Harley.
35:37 love how lilly just yawns you getting a 70 year old engine going, that dog has seen some stuff
WOW Holy Lick, I would have missed that if you hand't brought it to my attention. I seriously wonder what that dog was thinking? Could it be... Oh master did it again "OR" I wish master would quit making all that smoke... hahahaha... I guess we will never know. Awesome video's, When I encounter issues... I turn to the teachers at RUclips that so graciously share their wealth of knowledge, and "Wins / Losses" ... I can't begin to tell how many times I've been saved by a RUclips video, posted by others who are willing to share knowingly without any compensation. I gave this video "Thumbs Up" because it is Proof beyond a shadow of doubt, the next yard sale / flea market, estate sale, could have a "Sweet Find"
@@bbruuse doge was like "dude, you're burning oil" lol :)
My grandpa had an old REO self propelled reel lawnmower. This video brings back a lot of good memories. That was the first piece of power equipment I was allowed to run when I was about seven years old. Highlight of my life at that time!
I'm addicted to this channel, gotta love a guy that can fix anything. God bless you sir!
Nothing like the sound of an old engine coming back to life.
I began my career in auto tech in the 5th grade. Got a 4 stroke motor that had been tossed away. Had a goal to make a GoKart out of it. Never did; but I made it run. It blew up not too long afterwards. Learned a lot by starting at the bottom.
Went on to become an automatic trans builder and had my own shop years later.
Thanks for the viddy; brought back a lot of memories.
When you see a basic engine that hasn't run in decades come to life, it makes you wonder why we have all the electronic computer controlled engines in today's cars. Back to basic is the way to go I think.
Exactly, Most people are fooled into thinking they NEED all these additional electronics. We know though lol
it helps with economy and emissions though, you also would have to modify the compression ratio in order to go from EFI to carbs
Simple electronics are fine as long as you can fix them yourself.
The problem with that is that the injection maps, design, etc, is kept secret. Otherwise put plenty of electronics.
retrorestore agree Martin
I had a Reo a long time ago. It was on the weak side. I had a friend with a gocart but with no engine so we put it on. It didn't go very fast, which was probably a blessing. That engine has a weird camshaft. It had a single lob that operated both valves, intake, and exhaust. The valves sat on rockers that started to open the exhaust valve long enough to complete the exhaust cycle, then opened the intake for the intake cycle. The rockers acted like lifters. BTW - It was pull-start too and painted red.
I have a snowblower to do this summer as it runs really badly but the funny thing is everything I need to do this I learned here, thank you.
Me also ! And the mower too ! Thanks Mustie1.
Knowing how carbs work is the difference between a great running engine, or that guy who puts a new spark plug in and hopes for the best! You'll have some fun projects, nothing beats giving something a good go through during an off season so you don't have to touch it when it goes in use.
My favorite teacher. His explaining and patience. Has me binge watching him fix the simplest things. So relaxing. I Lol myself
Mustie1, I don’t think I’m alone when I say I do enjoy listening to a small engine run and especially just pitter patter at an idle. Even with that rat muffler, it sounds good to me!
Thanks for sharing! Udizzy does look good with that helmet!
Love the muffler!
Your the greatest
That moment when you crank it for the first time in years and it lets out a couple of puffs 9:50 , can't beat it !!!
Small engine repair is good for Soul....Im presently cutting my lawn with a Briggs and Stratton 3.5hp motor...that sat out in the elements for 35 years...it amazes me how easy it starts...great job with this one...👍
I love these old engines, I grew up on a farm operating old John Deeres; I was best at the model B, we had a model A too. If you ever come out to the West coast we have the Great Oregon Steam up a couple weekends each summer, more old engines, tractors and cars than you can shake a stick at! Keep them coming Mustie1
Love ya work Mustie 1, nothing better than listening to a engine from years forgotten just sit and tick over like the little Reo you have there mate. Really great job. Saved another piece of history from landfill. That's a win any day. Take care Mustie 1.
I love it when that lil' engine is just put, puttin away - magical thing the internal combustion engine! I'd never feel like that about an electric motor.
Give it a shot mate, learning controllers and fitting them to super quick transportation, both could be equal but different , check out Rich Rebuilds, a different engine but just as fascinating in a different way ....
Personally I love both ....
I really liked this one... much as I do all the "will it run" videos, but the level of success and improvisation here was especially nice. Thanks for posting it.
Years ago we had a reo reel mower. The thing was just perfect. We used this mower for twenty years before we moved to another house that was totally equipped with all maintenance equipment. So we left the mower to the new owner. That was the last time we seen the machine. Found out later the lady just pushed the reo out for trash night. Would I have know that I would still have the REO. The reel mower was just superb on fuel. Something the new mower are just not even though they say they are fuel efficient. Thank you so much for bringing back memories Mustie1.
How cool was that, that she'd fire up right away, once Mustie had worked his magic. Shows how well-built things really were so many years ago. Not like a lot of the crap coming down the pipe today....
A high school friend and I did this with "Floyd" a 51 Chevy 5 window truck irc. Floyd was seized up tight. It took a weekend of soaking and rocking and soaking.We finally got it to move by dragging it. Floyd eventually started and ran all senior year. It was a major win for us.
That engine is the same age as my Missus, looks in better condition too.......I can say that without fear because I know she wont read this lol.
Its little bit older than me but sometimes I get a little bit seized up.
you like to live dangerously!
My grandpa had a Reo self propelled Reel lawn mower that had a similar engine on it. Never missed a beat.
Only Mustie and a 70 year old engine starts and runs on the first pull. How cool is that. Beat that Preditor!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah I was thinking that... remarkable for it to start on the first pull :)
Your method for making gaskets is much better than mine. I remember I was tracing part of an engine that acted as a spacer between the block and exhaust, and I traced it for the gasket over and over, but it never fit. Turns out the spacer was the wrong size.
I love your “will it run” vids 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I recently re built a 15.5 Briggs and Stratton that dropped an Exhaust Valve and a rod, had a ball getting it all together and running, Not bad for a Therapist,but I spent most of my Teenage years tinkering around engine,and gear boxes. Great Video,
If they could bring the Titanic up out of the ocean this guy could probably get the motors running again :)
It would be a whole different skill set to work on those Ancient Triple Expansion Coal fired marine engines and boilers.
He should probably stick to the liquid fueled internal combustion small engines he does so well. He can get those on his lift table in his garage a heck of a lot easier!
Need Kieth Appeton for that.
@@ralphmills7322 You must be real fun at parties. 🙄
Ralph Mills wonder if there’s even anybody left alive who even knows how to work on those ancient complex beasts
Actinium Anarchy I’d talk to the guy’s who are keeping two Liberty ships going.
Great lil show you have. My wife asks why I enjoy watching and listening to motors running.... they just don't understand☺
Classic Mustie vid. I don't know about you guys but I never tire of these!!
I grew up about 8 blocks from the REO plant, that is no longer there. We had a rotary REO lawn mower that was the toughest mower I think I ever owned. Thank you for video.
What a beautiful looking motor, when they truly cared about styling. Such art
Can't believe that the points didn't need attention. Sounds like a great little engine....they built them good in the old days.
Reel type mower is usual for the Reo's
Mine had a metal on metal seat for the float.
The float bolt had a groove cut in the side with holes and hollow center.
Dont forget to check the seperate gear box for the output shaft.
This is the video that hooked me on your channel. An old Reo engine almost like that was what my father helped be turn into my first minibike back when I was a kid. (A looooong time ago!) And it was on that project he taught me how to tap out some new gaskets just like you did. A bunch of great memories flooded back, thanks! I remember it being a tough little engine that ran well. That output camshaft meant that a centrifugal clutch wouldn't spin fast enough, so he helped me to rig a manual clutch setup. I've always been grateful he showed me how to build that bike instead of just buying me the one that I was drooling over in the Montgomery Wards catalog!
I love your videos, you're the wizard for old mechanical stuff!
Keep it up Mustie! I watch these videos at night while I go to sleep or when I am stressed out. Please keep bringing engines back to life. You are meant for this!
Nice you really have a knack for trouble engines. Congrats on this one
I had a REO reel mower back about 1964 when I was a kid in 4th grade. I tire it down to peraid rest. And reconditioned it. Ran like a top it was a great motor.
I love how Lily looks at you when you are starting this engine, It's old hat to her !
Small engines, like this one, were built with pride to last. It’s interesting to note how much thought went into the design and durability of each part. In today’s production and design, planned obsolescence is part of the product. It’s all disposable. The pride is nonexistent! Thanks for the great stuff you do!
Great shop dog! It made my day to see you get the old gal up and running, it sounded sweet! Don’t make them like that any more!
fragwits/ oh i see what you’re getting at, that was worded badly! 😂
Love the sound of those antique motors running.i don't get to many to work on here but a few now and again.
Outstanding! one of the most interesting engine rebuilds I've seen in a long time...notching the float bowel bolt was a stroke of genius!
Wow,what a fantastic innovative fix on that bowl bolt and the slot you cut in it to allow fuel to pass through it.You are the best,I so enjoyed watching the whole video,you teach me so much ,I have been an electrical tech for 43 years and am now retired.
Mustie the best part of the whole video is at the end the helmet fitting Definitely a riding one it's a looker!!!
I loved Reo's. I had a pair of motors salvaged from old (even then) reel mowers that I used for go-karts about 50 years ago. I really liked the half-speed output shaft with all its torque. My go-karts could climb a vertical wall :)
Well done Mate!! I keep a 2" adjustable on my key ring!! It's crazy how much I use it!!☺
When I was a young kid there were a few older guys who had power reel mowers and they were red. That was the sound they had! Thanks for that memory.
There is something satisfying about getting old crap to run again.
true fact the best there is
I have an old Clinton that I used to entertain a young boy when his brother got hurt and had to go to the hospital. To get his mind off it I said let’s go play with some motors and we set out to make it go. Kept him busy till his brother came back. We made it run and had fun pulling the ‘ rope ‘ ( by that time- 90s- a rope wind starter was not happening ) and revving it up, all 1 1/2 horsepower of it.
He’s probably 40 by now wherever he is.
@@michaelszczys8316 nuthin wrong with vintage!
Great tip learned here: I never knew the best way to cut gasket material to fit a port. Nice technique with the ball peen hammer cutting the 'paper' against the sharp edge of the metal.
I learned that method 50 years ago. i was surprised to see the self-sticky gasket paper. it might be time for me to catch up a few decades and buy some new material....
All gummed up, but a good little engine, and those old ones were made like tanks. Nice finding that added float bowl bolt blocking the fuel flow like that. Got to get a nice soft carpet for when Lilly visits the garage though, cement floors aren't comfortable after a few minutes ;) Could hang it on the wall till she comes in.
l had one but she just kept going to the floor,
Aww, they do that, sometimes the coolness of the floor feels good for them, although at night they sure like the soft beds. That was a great ending with udizzy getting that helmet on! Talk about laughs.
This little engine reminds me of when I was a little boy, and the neighbor bought himself a REO reel lawn mower with probably this same engine on it. It was just about the first power mower any of us had seen. This was around 1950. The sound of that engine at a pretty low put-put-put-put speed recalls him mowing his good-sized property. He would stuff the starting rope in his rear pocket while walking around. Once he pulled the rope out and unbeknownst to him, pulled out a five-dollar bill, also. This fell on the grass and the mower ended up slicing it in pieces. Five bucks would get you several bags of groceries in those days. His wife and all the neighbors found out and were concerned. He took it to the bank, and since the serial number was still visible, they traded the pieces in for a new bill.
Wow, that is wicked how little it took to start it.
That engine actually brought back memories of my childhood! A good friend's dad built a go kart of sorts, with three wheels, the back being driven by a Reo engine, which I remember to look exactly like the one you rescued. I believe it was a 1- 3/4 HP. Engine drove a belt pulley bolted to the single rear wheel, and the clutch was a spring loaded idler. Don't know how fast it actually went, but to he and myself...who would have been 10 ish around 1952 or so, it was a rocket! Great nostalgic video! I think the green is pretty close to Detroit diesel green engine paint, which you can find in rattle cans. I think it is called "Sea foam green".
Dude with the tiny helmet made me LOL. Very funny!
I do My best futz, Cheers Dizzy.
From a door stop to a great running little engine. Nicely done. Sorry I missed this one when you first put it out.
Excellent video bro and turned out to be a sweet running engine after a bit of wrench'n. love a story with a happy ending.
Ken Allen You might want to check out UK Mud's comment.
That engine came new on a Reo 21" Reel lawn mower (painted light Green). As a kid, I used to complete the assembly of those mowers (Handle ) & add oil & gas to have the mower ready for sale at my grand father's hardware etc. store. They would sit on the store's front porch ready to start up & demonstrate for sale. The engine runs CCW on the starting (crank shaft) and the output shaft is CW from the cam shaft giving 2 TO 1 output speed reduction.
lilly is a superstar
Love REO engines. Had a REO snowblower back in the early 90's when I was in New Jersey. Worked great!
Great Vid mate.... I used to work on victa 2 stroke lawn mowers in my day...
thanx for your video, i enjoyed it very much.
greetz from Victoria, Australia.
Mick
Free lathe tip.Turn on the machine in the proper rotation direction. That has to be the most important things for starters. Drill a center to help support the bolt. Second, move the compound that it is longitudinally the direction of the bed ways. Last, put the tool as close to the compound and finally center the part-off tool. You have a winner.
cool engine! And you know it IS going to run :)
Cool video. Takes me back. A buddy of mine put one of those on a cobbled together, go kart, back in the 70's. The engine was old, even then. His dad ran micro midgets so, he modified the carb to run it on alcohol like dad's midget. If you go to google books and look at Popular Mechanics from the era that this engine was from, you can see ads for REO that show their trucks and a happy homeowner with a REO reel-type mower, cutting his grass.
First the seal was afraid. Then it was petrified....
kept thinkin it could never........ brilliant👌
I rebuilt a 1950s era Briggs and Stratton engine in my high school Shop class 30+ years ago. Man it was fun. Glad you got that '49 REO engine going. Your dog is cute and laid back. Good dog
I wanted to sleep. But i saw you uploaded...
That was excellent did not think an old motor that over and runs great job.🛠
I have either a 1948 or 1949 REO that is GREEN that came off of a REO REEL-MOWER.
Mustie1 you brought back some great memories! When I was a kid we had a summer place on the South shore of Long Island. We inherited a 1950 Reo Royale reel mower with that very engine! I glommed onto it when Dad bought a rotary mower, and I learned about engines on that little Slant 1 Reo. I painted mine red also (couldn't stand that green) and it started me on a life long wrenching hobby.
I love you Brother darren, Hope You Like It. Cheers The Dizz.
udizzy1969 just subbed to you. I’ll check out some of your vids after watching this one. Gotta love some Mustie videos!
Thank You, Mustie 1 is a great friend, and Love his Video's Cheers Dizzy.
udizzy1969 cheers brother Dave 👍😎
I live just a few blocks away from the old REO Motor factory complex in Lansing, MI. Very cool!
REO is Ransom E. Olds...ie Oldsmobile.
I live about 5 miles from REO Town in Lansing, Michigan (home of REO Motor Car Company- founded by Ransom Olds after he founded, sold, and then left Oldsmobile).
Cool! I love historical connections like this.
Wow. Thanks for that knowledge.
REO merged with Diamond to make Diamond REO Tractor trailer trucks. There was a country music band that took there name from Diamond REO. Just a little country music and trucking history.
Wonder if the 'Ransom' part refers also to the old Ransom Mowers ?
PA Lawn Guy. Good video Mustie. Mustie lathe cutting bits should have their cutting point about 1/64th below horizontal center. Also turning the the wrong direction on the cutting edge dulls the edge quite quickly. I think you were all right with this cut because that bolt appeared quite soft.
awesome video
I wish my scooter motor sounded like that. From a distance you can't tell if I'm riding a scooter or weed whacking a lawn. Love those older motors.
Real cool engine
that's why i love my old 1979 chevy straight 6 2 barrel carbed stepside pickup truck,this engine runs like new,no smoke.
This sounds like it’s gonna be a good vid
Very smart to cut the grove in the bolt. That is a good solution. I like it a lot.
27:57 this is how mustie cleans his ears
I’m glad my lawn mowers aren’t sensitive or flinch when I put my rubber gloves on they should know that I’m not a gentle doctor
Now hook it up to drive the wheels of a Radio Flyer, and you'll have the makings of a 1970's rock band.
I see what you did there.
Hehehe! I’m not American and I understood that! “Wheels are Turnin’”
There was also a light pickup truck by the same name.
pauljs75 a real "reo speed wagon"
"Where Do We Go From Here?" :-)
Van Harrald lol
These are my favorite videos! Love bringing the old back to life
awesome job mustie 1 :)
Wish I lived near you. Would really enjoy to hang out fixing things with you. Very smart and funny.
"Yank on that all I want, nothing's gonna happen."
Would it help if I buy you dinner first?
Reminds me of following my uncle's around. Sooo muuuch fuunnn making messes. The profit of that playing a few years later when I bought my first car, was a hobby forever
2:40 I hate it when I have to go that route and the vice grip be like "meh, don't wanna grip today"
this engine was a copy of a BSA (british small arms) design, it was used on ATCO cylinders from mid 30s till the start of the 60s, Reo was one of a handful of the companies who made them on licence, they never die, they run on and on, my father still cuts his grass with a 1942 Atco with original BSA engine to this day, only ever been servised its whole life, great vid bud :)
1st THING ---LIKE (Thumb up the video)
2nd THING ---Wish i could LIKE it again.
3rd THING ---Comment (Only if i have something GOOD to say.
4th THING ---LIKE other GOOD COMMENTS. (Now that's HARD WORK)
I just bought a running Reo yesterday. It runs well but boy it seems to walk faster than I remembered when I was a kid.
dont have any friend that into this stuff beside one dude but i find random people on street and tell them about you if they talk about any car stuff
he does something amazing small engine repair and how he video its. Hopefully he does more with hand tool repair
I am 65 yo and had that same engine on a go-cart when I was 8 or 9. I am not sure that that output shaft comes off the cam shaft. Mine was set up with a 1 to 1 gear set inside that aluminum housing to change the rotation of the output shaft to make it turn in the same direction as all the other engines. Loved the work up!