Mustie1 hey I asked on another video I believe but I will ask again do you have a P.O. box or something for viewers to send you stuff ? Had a tool to send ya you may like /use thanks for the great vids man !
I like the yard sale oil idea but here is something I do when I get a new to me engine that is low on oil. I use oil previously removed from my daily drivers during their oil changes. I change it long before it is so contaminated or depleted as to hurt my trucks and am careful when draining the DD's to not contaminate it. I then store it in a clean container just for using in engines I'm trying to get running and once I determine the engine is a keeper I'll get it warm then change and fill with new oil. The oil drained from the small engines THEN goes for recycling. Just my $0.02.
@@davecoleman8181 Swiss Wheels 20 inch tires also the treatment all white interior to get really dirty best just to alphabet and I use the 50th anniversary sale I took a little... Unbelievable so we cleaned everything up but now you notice I have a trunk organizer that you like the rescue fat but everything cat food just in case you want to take the German Shepherd for like he's a pig cover so we have that it's. Open sky
What particularly fascinates me about your posts are your reason, logic, trouble shooting skills based on the potential economics of the outcome of the project. For the average home owner that has any number of small engines for maintaining their premises, these videos are excellent tutorials. Not to mention motorcycle and VW engines too.
Respect your sense of history as you restore each part. You are doing a great job. Do it right, do it once and make it last. Enjoy all your doing to make it run.
I was given a little weedeater lawn mower, and thanks to your instructional videos I successfully got it running. Thanks alot mustie. Your videos are much appreciated.
Engine in the first tractor runs well! Hope the second one turns out that way too. Crusty is back! And Lilly is enjoying the ride! Gotta love a Lab! Thanks for bringing us along, Mustie!
Just wanted to take a second to mention how much I enjoy your videos. I look forward to every new one! I don't even work on small engines myself but I still enjoy watching you do. LOL. Your demeanor is a akin to Bob Ross. Relaxed and very informative. Thank you. Keep up the great work.
I love your videos. I have been watching for a couple of years now and it really helps me not having a garage anymore to tinker on stuff. I miss going out there with a free snow blower and getting it running while listening to Zeppelin.
I noticed from one of your older vids that you live in the same state I do! I'm a new, young mechanic and absolutely love your videos. Very helpful on some projects I will start on soon.
That LT-1000 is exactly my mower. Earlier today the deck belt broke. Gotta get a can of that Gunk carb cleaner and soak the carb, too. Should be fun to see someone else working on "my" mower.
Man I wish I was able to find 1 free lawn tractor!!! And here you find 2, incredible!! I live in PA and in my town people would sale this mower for an outrageous price. You Mustie are an amazing machanic, I've been a subscriber of your from the beginning and I can't recall there being anything you didn't get running. Love the channel
Thank you Darren for all you do for us, your faithful followers. If I could design a garage / work space, it would mirror your setup, hoard and all! Love this channel, keep up the great work, 150k will be here soon! Chuck in Kansas
I had that same mower except mine had the hydrostatic trans. I sold it when it couldn't keep it running. I bet I could keep it running now after watching your helpful videos. Thanks!
I have basically the same model only approx. 2 years older and had to put a new engine in mine.... Large acreages, heavy inclines and non pressurised oil systems are not your friend.... Given the information available now, "but just not known to me at the time", I probably could have re-furbished the engine myself... But oh well, what's done is done... DOH!! Love your channel, Keep up the great work!
I opened up my own small engine repair business last year after watching about 80 of these videos. Goin pretty good. Made about $500 last weekend. Thanks for all the content. Huge Fan :) !
Mustie and Craftsman mowers. Good old fashioned videos. The nest section brought me back to my friend and I getting his 1983 John Deere 318 going. We ran it for about 2 or 3 months before the carb really crapped up and needed to be taken apart. When we pulled the inner cylinder covers out, we found a mummified mouse in there. Whoops.
As of this posting, we are expecting some rain from that tropical depression (that was in the Gulf) here in Indiana. Our state is down about 3.5 inches so far this year. Awww, what a handsome doggy! Thanks for posting. Love your videos.
Hey Mustie 1, I just love your videos. You are one of a few that really takes the time to explain what you are doing and how things work. I can get just about any older car running but when it comes to lawn mowers I am lost lol. Please keep the great educational videos coming.
You are a better weatherman with your predictions than the TV guys! I wish I could find riding lawn mowers for free. But we have guys who pay for junk mowers that advertise all over and snatch them all up before I get a chance at them. Oh well, it's fun watching your yard sale resurrections! Love the VW truck, very nice.
Ah, another day in the life of Mustie, broken lawn mowers, mouse nests, power wash, rain, coffee, ride w the dog, greatest videos of all time, need a coffee myself now
A few years ago, I found one of these on the curb down the road with a free sign, doesn't run. Pulled it to my house. Spent about a week tearing into it. It would fire briefly but run really bad, backfire, immediately stall. I cleaned carb, we had spark, etc. Had no clue of the issue. Old guy in the neighborhood who had some engine experience came over. We took the head off. Everything looked good. Then he removed the flywheel. Sure enough, sheered keyway. Got her running perfectly. Wife was really upset because she didn't like the tarped mower in the backyard for two weeks. Well, i ended up just giving it to her younger cousin, who just became a homeowner. I was just happy to bring in her back to life
It's not going to rain..your buddy says, then it does that ;) Those IC Platinum twins are wanted motors, and glad you took the time to get it going, sometimes spraying a bit of oil under the collar of the starter while you're breaking it free makes them back to almost perfect. Also re-torque the heads if you remember it, as they're often almost falling off on those!. Had guessed wrong, was sure there were meecies in the air cleaner, then guessed there wasn't going to be too much under the tins..and boy did I get them wrong! And there are a million of the LT 1000's out there. Had told somebody they came with different power plants in them, and they told me "no, they all came w/the same motors" Proof in this very video ;)
You got that right! I have a LT1000 that was given to me. All that was wrong with it was the spindle was trashed. Replaced the spindle, runs like a champ.
I truly hope you never get bored of working through these projects. I learn something every time, not to mention that it just makes for a great start to the day to spend a little "shop time". I don't even have to wash up after! Edit: One I have been wondering about. Remember that little outboard motor you found in that warehouse basement? Looked like it was from the 30's or so? I would love to see what happens with that when you have a moment to get back to it.
I have the exact same craftsman but I think mine is a few years older. Mine is a '98 model. Just went through it ,rebuilt the carburator, sanded the deck and painted with XO-RUST. New drive belt,deck belt,blades,air filter,fuel filter,changed oil. It runs just as good as it did new. These old mowers are tough and parts are cheap. Briggs and stratton opposed twin just keep on running!
We have been in lockdown for 2weeks now and I have been watching your videos on your free machines on the roadside,we cant do this in NewZealand,but it’s been interesting what you do,from cast offs to resurrections. Thanks ,keep up the videos
That first mower runs pretty dang good. Wonder if they parked it because of the starter? Those older twin cylinder engines were pretty good...I wish I would have rebuilt the one in my Craftsman GT18 they just don't build em like they used to. Thanks for the ride in your old VW too but stop showing me those old VW's it makes me want one really bad.
As a fellow New Englander I enjoy your channel. I recently stumbled upon an old chainsaw for free that I would have likely passed over. I knew you would have probably grabbed it, so I said what the hell. It runs like a champ!
I picked up a Husky pressure washer (same as Ryobi, Troybilt) for free on the side of the road. Briggs engine is perfect, just had a broken soap injector fitting. I think that's why they junked it. If nothing more it's a free vertical shaft engine.
I love the fact that every one of these vids follow the exact same pattern.... check for spark, throw some 2 stroke down the carb will it run? Ok lets sort the rest of it out cash in the bank! A formula I seem never to get tired of. As long as you post em ill watch em
Oh and crusty... bless her! Im not sure about this whole patina thing. I would love to see the whole resto back to her former glory makes me think of poor old mater from the film cars
That motor sounded great! Smooth and quiet. The DIY exhaust on the second mower almost looked like a snorkel. What the heck were they trying to mow? 😄 Thanks for another great video! Brian PS - I am still waiting for a video where critters come running out at you!
I've got that same mower with a Kohler engine. Strangest thing that happened is the blade control lever broke off in less than 2 years. it must have been defective, the replacement's lasted over 15 years. The worst thing about these is the plastic bushing at the end of the steering shaft. It wears out and the shaft climbs the sector gear instead of turning it. When it gets really bad, it just slips. Not a difficult fix, though.
These "will it run" videos are my favorite! Will it run? If there is a single bolt left in the machine the small engine whisperer will breath life into it once again.
Simon from the UK here... Great score on the two free mower's my twin brother 😋. You are so lucky to get stuff free on the side of the road,as here in the UK we are not allowed and get find as well.
I have two of a similar model , one manual and one hydrostatic . Old tires like to leak air . One day I experimented with taking the tires off the rims and using some of that spray stuff from the screen door boat ad to seal the inside . Three out of four worked , cheaper than a tube or tire . Manual has mower deck and the hydrostatic has permanently mounted snow blower that mostly sits in it shed . Starters on both mine needed an armature cleanings . I added glass bowl sediment filters to stop water from getting to carburetors . Both of mine have Kohler engines , but hydrostatic may get a v twin 22 HP from Harbor Freight .
part 2 is here, ruclips.net/video/XFe8A7F4aRw/видео.html
Mustie1 hey I asked on another video I believe but I will ask again do you have a P.O. box or something for viewers to send you stuff ? Had a tool to send ya you may like /use thanks for the great vids man !
Mustie1 do u still have the craftsman mower
I like the yard sale oil idea but here is something I do when I get a new to me engine that is low on oil. I use oil previously removed from my daily drivers during their oil changes.
I change it long before it is so contaminated or depleted as to hurt my trucks and am careful when draining the DD's to not contaminate it.
I then store it in a clean container just for using in engines I'm trying to get running and once I determine the engine is a keeper I'll get it warm then change and fill with new oil. The oil drained from the small engines THEN goes for recycling.
Just my $0.02.
You inspired me to do the same thing you are but I might need someone's help for questions and answers that I don't know
@@davecoleman8181 Swiss Wheels 20 inch tires also the treatment all white interior to get really dirty best just to alphabet and I use the 50th anniversary sale I took a little... Unbelievable so we cleaned everything up but now you notice I have a trunk organizer that you like the rescue fat but everything cat food just in case you want to take the German Shepherd for like he's a pig cover so we have that it's. Open sky
This guy should have a diy show. Speaks to viewers as we were there. Cool stuff.
What particularly fascinates me about your posts are your reason, logic, trouble shooting skills based on the potential economics of the outcome of the project. For the average home owner that has any number of small engines for maintaining their premises, these videos are excellent tutorials. Not to mention motorcycle and VW engines too.
Mustie could get an 85 yr old man with crippling arthritis to run with 4oz of gas and a jump box
Doing most of the work one handed with a camera in the other! Haha
Respect your sense of history as you restore each part. You are doing a great job. Do it right, do it once and make it last. Enjoy all your doing to make it run.
There's nothing quite like that first kick-over when it sputters to life. Just love it!
I was given a little weedeater lawn mower, and thanks to your instructional videos I successfully got it running. Thanks alot mustie. Your videos are much appreciated.
Engine in the first tractor runs well! Hope the second one turns out that way too. Crusty is back! And Lilly is enjoying the ride! Gotta love a Lab! Thanks for bringing us along, Mustie!
Oppsed twin Briggs were some of the best engines ever made. Hated like hell to see them go away. Thanks EPA!
Great running craftsman. Thanx for the cruise in Crusty and riding with your four legged friend.
Just wanted to take a second to mention how much I enjoy your videos. I look forward to every new one! I don't even work on small engines myself but I still enjoy watching you do. LOL. Your demeanor is a akin to Bob Ross. Relaxed and very informative. Thank you. Keep up the great work.
Another mower saved with a Crusty finale. Doesn’t get any better. As always, thanks for bringing us along Mustie!
Hell yeah! Good ole “will it run” episode
Just ForHackz 😙
Why Wouldn It Run FrigSake
That engine is a gem. Sounds lovely. Quiet and nice. 👍😊
Thanks for showing Lilly at the end of your video - lovely dog :-)
I enjoy the "will it run" episodes very much. Thanks Mustie.
A man, his dog, and Crusty. It just doesn’t get any better than that...
I totally agree Jeff - love that ole girl Lily. She has been with Darren for many a video! Chuck in Kansas
Love the "Will it run" videos! A fitting number indeed!
Great video Mustie...keep them coming.
I'm enjoying these "Will it run" vlogs. Definitely letting the ads play thru. Awesome quick fix
I love your videos. I have been watching for a couple of years now and it really helps me not having a garage anymore to tinker on stuff. I miss going out there with a free snow blower and getting it running while listening to Zeppelin.
Well done. Amazing what people are willing to give away rather spending a little effort to fix and maintain.
I noticed from one of your older vids that you live in the same state I do! I'm a new, young mechanic and absolutely love your videos. Very helpful on some projects I will start on soon.
Another winner! Thanks, Mustie!!
It started up like nothing, and sounded good. Nice score!
Do enjoy your vids. At 73 learning a lot from you. Thanks
Props to you Mustie, you can fix anything!
I love the little slice of life clips at the end of your vids
Morning with Mustie again = great day...Go gettum teach...
Excellent job! I love watching you bring these ride on mowers etc back to life.
I need someone like you to get my craftsman mower going ...
Well that was easy...and it sounds fine.
Good ti see you giving Crusty some love...it was a lonely winter in that container.
Another great vid Mustie 1,looking forward to part 2. Hi from the UK.
That LT-1000 is exactly my mower. Earlier today the deck belt broke. Gotta get a can of that Gunk carb cleaner and soak the carb, too. Should be fun to see someone else working on "my" mower.
That engine sounded and appeared to run great !! NICE
Man I wish I was able to find 1 free lawn tractor!!! And here you find 2, incredible!! I live in PA and in my town people would sale this mower for an outrageous price. You Mustie are an amazing machanic, I've been a subscriber of your from the beginning and I can't recall there being anything you didn't get running. Love the channel
Thanks! We need to go for a ride in the Cushman!
Thank you Darren for all you do for us, your faithful followers. If I could design a garage / work space, it would mirror your setup, hoard and all! Love this channel, keep up the great work, 150k will be here soon! Chuck in Kansas
I had that same mower except mine had the hydrostatic trans. I sold it when it couldn't keep it running. I bet I could keep it running now after watching your helpful videos. Thanks!
Always nice to get a "will it run?" to start the day!
I have basically the same model only approx. 2 years older and had to put a new engine in mine.... Large acreages, heavy inclines and non pressurised oil systems are not your friend.... Given the information available now, "but just not known to me at the time", I probably could have re-furbished the engine myself... But oh well, what's done is done... DOH!! Love your channel, Keep up the great work!
The best part is seeing the doggo out with dad for a ride.
I opened up my own small engine repair business last year after watching about 80 of these videos. Goin pretty good. Made about $500 last weekend. Thanks for all the content. Huge Fan :) !
Summer will now be referred to as Mustie season.
XXX
Lol
It's Mustie season every day month ,and year
Mustie and Craftsman mowers. Good old fashioned videos. The nest section brought me back to my friend and I getting his 1983 John Deere 318 going. We ran it for about 2 or 3 months before the carb really crapped up and needed to be taken apart. When we pulled the inner cylinder covers out, we found a mummified mouse in there. Whoops.
As of this posting, we are expecting some rain from that tropical depression (that was in the Gulf) here in Indiana. Our state is down about 3.5 inches so far this year. Awww, what a handsome doggy! Thanks for posting. Love your videos.
"kind of a fitting # for an old VW".
That's why we love your vids... New Hampshire realism!
Bring on the double-cab, Darren! :-D
Nothing like a quiet ride with your best friend
Hey Mustie 1, I just love your videos. You are one of a few that really takes the time to explain what you are doing and how things work. I can get just about any older car running but when it comes to lawn mowers I am lost lol. Please keep the great educational videos coming.
Cup holder on the mower, height of luxury!
Deluk it's a beer holder.
No one to hold the beer, lonesome
@@teresa67factoid95 Drinking and driving is illegal kid.
I'm Zoid too funny.
As having beers is drinking.
@@teresa67factoid95 Dur durr, but apparently that went right over your noggin so nevermind lol.
Thanks Mustie ! Great repair ! 👏Just love your videos and get surprised everytime when see your channel's notification 😃😃
You are a better weatherman with your predictions than the TV guys! I wish I could find riding lawn mowers for free. But we have guys who pay for junk mowers that advertise all over and snatch them all up before I get a chance at them. Oh well, it's fun watching your yard sale resurrections! Love the VW truck, very nice.
love you work, you are sharing so much knowledge and I am so grateful for that thank you, cheers!
Ah, another day in the life of Mustie, broken lawn mowers, mouse nests, power wash, rain, coffee, ride w the dog, greatest videos of all time, need a coffee myself now
A few years ago, I found one of these on the curb down the road with a free sign, doesn't run. Pulled it to my house. Spent about a week tearing into it. It would fire briefly but run really bad, backfire, immediately stall. I cleaned carb, we had spark, etc. Had no clue of the issue. Old guy in the neighborhood who had some engine experience came over. We took the head off. Everything looked good. Then he removed the flywheel. Sure enough, sheered keyway. Got her running perfectly. Wife was really upset because she didn't like the tarped mower in the backyard for two weeks. Well, i ended up just giving it to her younger cousin, who just became a homeowner. I was just happy to bring in her back to life
Everybody needs a good wing man like that
It's not going to rain..your buddy says, then it does that ;) Those IC Platinum twins are wanted motors, and glad you took the time to get it going, sometimes spraying a bit of oil under the collar of the starter while you're breaking it free makes them back to almost perfect. Also re-torque the heads if you remember it, as they're often almost falling off on those!. Had guessed wrong, was sure there were meecies in the air cleaner, then guessed there wasn't going to be too much under the tins..and boy did I get them wrong! And there are a million of the LT 1000's out there. Had told somebody they came with different power plants in them, and they told me "no, they all came w/the same motors" Proof in this very video ;)
I could watch and listen to you fix junk all day long! Thank you!
It helps a lot to figure out how to troubleshoot an old engine. I lot of the time the PO doesn't know how to do it so they just push it to the curb!
Those opposed twins are gems :)
You got that right! I have a LT1000 that was given to me. All that was wrong with it was the spindle was trashed. Replaced the spindle, runs like a champ.
I jusy bought a 98 gt3000 21 hp hydro, came with a snowblower attachment for 600 bucks. runs excellent how are these motors?
I truly hope you never get bored of working through these projects. I learn something every time, not to mention that it just makes for a great start to the day to spend a little "shop time". I don't even have to wash up after!
Edit: One I have been wondering about. Remember that little outboard motor you found in that warehouse basement? Looked like it was from the 30's or so? I would love to see what happens with that when you have a moment to get back to it.
l gathered a couple of outboards over the winter, and when l fill the water tub to test them in . we can do a bunch of them,
Looking forward to it. Point me towards the tub and hose and I'll get them prepped for ya. All the best!
blaze up....lol. Great Video Mustie! could do with giving my mower a once over, good to see the wagon getting some love!
Ah twin engines, love the sound of them... :D
for sure a nice sound. Craftsman seems to me a German brand.
Righton! And runs sweet...
They sound almost like a real tractor.
Great job... Long time follower, just subscribed. Enjoyed all your videos...
Hey I don't mean to get all sappy, but I love your channel bruv! Thanks for consistently sharing quality content!
So awesome dude. I happened to be watching at 4:20.
I have one of these that is 26 years old, motor is indestructible.
Awwwe, hello Lilly dog. :o)
It's a good thing you live where you do. If you lived around here, there are very few yard sales and nothing is ever free.
Everyone here in Alabama thinks their old worn out lawnmowers are made of gold
I have the exact same craftsman but I think mine is a few years older. Mine is a '98 model. Just went through it ,rebuilt the carburator, sanded the deck and painted with XO-RUST. New drive belt,deck belt,blades,air filter,fuel filter,changed oil. It runs just as good as it did new. These old mowers are tough and parts are cheap. Briggs and stratton opposed twin just keep on running!
We have been in lockdown for 2weeks now and I have been watching your videos on your free machines on the roadside,we cant do this in NewZealand,but it’s been interesting what you do,from cast offs to resurrections. Thanks
,keep up the videos
Shes just lovin the ride with her dad :)
That first mower runs pretty dang good. Wonder if they parked it because of the starter? Those older twin cylinder engines were pretty good...I wish I would have rebuilt the one in my Craftsman GT18 they just don't build em like they used to. Thanks for the ride in your old VW too but stop showing me those old VW's it makes me want one really bad.
As a fellow New Englander I enjoy your channel. I recently stumbled upon an old chainsaw for free that I would have likely passed over. I knew you would have probably grabbed it, so I said what the hell. It runs like a champ!
The 19 hp twin is a good engine, only flaw they usually need a carb rebuild / clean every season but strong around the yard.
I picked up a Husky pressure washer (same as Ryobi, Troybilt) for free on the side of the road. Briggs engine is perfect, just had a broken soap injector fitting. I think that's why they junked it. If nothing more it's a free vertical shaft engine.
I love the fact that every one of these vids follow the exact same pattern.... check for spark, throw some 2 stroke down the carb will it run? Ok lets sort the rest of it out cash in the bank! A formula I seem never to get tired of. As long as you post em ill watch em
Oh and crusty... bless her! Im not sure about this whole patina thing. I would love to see the whole resto back to her former glory makes me think of poor old mater from the film cars
You have a nice neighbor. Good job. Cheers !
The man with the golden fingers
How does he do it. Awesome
I Could watch these all day !
AND if it still won't move. . . GET a Bigger Hammer." Would love to see your load when you go the scrap yard. Thanks for the videos.
Love the custom, Cold Snack holder :)
If I lived in NH, I'd love to work along side the mighty Mustie, may learn a thing or two I won't learn just from watching your videos :)
Nice fine ! And the VW is fantastic, love it , oh yeah and the dog to...
That motor sounded great! Smooth and quiet. The DIY exhaust on the second mower almost looked like a snorkel. What the heck were they trying to mow? 😄 Thanks for another great video!
Brian
PS - I am still waiting for a video where critters come running out at you!
"Just sayin" appropriately brilliant!
I've got that same mower with a Kohler engine. Strangest thing that happened is the blade control lever broke off in less than 2 years. it must have been defective, the replacement's lasted over 15 years. The worst thing about these is the plastic bushing at the end of the steering shaft. It wears out and the shaft climbs the sector gear instead of turning it. When it gets really bad, it just slips. Not a difficult fix, though.
These "will it run" videos are my favorite! Will it run? If there is a single bolt left in the machine the small engine whisperer will breath life into it once again.
His "free pile" skills are legendary
Don't let those opposed twins run to long without the engine covers on, they over heat quick.
My old 18hp Briggs twin runs just like that one.... Smokes and temperamental to idle but strong as hell and reliable.
Simon from the UK here... Great score on the two free mower's my twin brother 😋. You are so lucky to get stuff free on the side of the road,as here in the UK we are not allowed and get find as well.
Why not? Doesn't your govt want to see things recycled? Kinda sad you are oppressed and need a license for even watching TV. Do you ever fight back?
Ow yeah killer episode! Thx ever so much. Would really love to see more of the mower.
Enjoy your videos a ton thank you for sharing God bless...
I have two of a similar model , one manual and one hydrostatic . Old tires like to leak air . One day I experimented with taking the tires off the rims and using some of that spray stuff from the screen door boat ad to seal the inside . Three out of four worked , cheaper than a tube or tire . Manual has mower deck and the hydrostatic has permanently mounted snow blower that mostly sits in it shed . Starters on both mine needed an armature cleanings . I added glass bowl sediment filters to stop water from getting to carburetors . Both of mine have Kohler engines , but hydrostatic may get a v twin 22 HP from Harbor Freight .
Breakfast with Mustie, always good.
I learned about the opposed twins after buying my 80s Simplicity 5212.5. Love the engine and machine.
Another excellent video, I wished you lived nearer me !
Love this guy. Way smarter than me.
Phineas j Whoopee, your the greatest! I love your resurrections Mustie, keep 'em coming.