I am a home workshop do-it-yourselfer who often has interesting projects on the go. I have started to include a camera in my projects so that you can follow along while I work on things.
Be careful when ordering parts. Force was terrible about following the parts manual. A '94 motor might have a '93 power head and possibly a '92 lower unit. When ordering parts, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you have and thus what to order. Best of luck with the repair.
The charging part works well but the motor part runs like crap. Appears there is a friction issue on the ignition cam and the spark advance is not functioning quite right. Need to get back on this but other projects have been occupying my time.
The Jerkiness gets better with practice, 100hrs on the 1.2T I am starting to get it. I wound up winning one in North Battleford also, guess I have a trip to do. So I might be questioning you on somethings. I see the Red Honda Copy, What Brand and HP do they come with?
It' a 25 hp engine but I don't see any name on it anywhere suggesting what brand it may be. I think I have seen a similar engine with a name like Rondo or some such but really am just going of the red cowl.
I know this video is old but do you have a link for this boarding step. All the ones I find mount to some brackets that are already on the rear of the Seadoo and mine doesn’t have those brackets.
@@DougsMessyGarage I hear you.. it's just this trackster i just purchased in South Carolina 2 days ago looks in really good shape. It even has the original green seat and window. Engine looks like new. Only problem is it needs 2 new belts and the fan is missing... Look like someone installed new parts..
@@jeffnations6649 If you want the parts, David DeGhetto on Facebook likely has them but be warned, his prices are pretty outrageous. The flywheel/fan is basically the same as similar vintage OMC Snow Cruiser/Johnson Ski Horse/Evinrude Snow Skeeter so those may be viable alternatives as well.
@@MrCheaterpipe Since I am new to excavators, the current configuration is what I am learning. If ever have to run a 'name brand machine, I will likely have issues.
Mine didn't come with a thumb could you do a short video measuring out the dimensions of your thumb I bought a cheap hydraulic thumb but it's too small and will have to modify it
That is an interesting idea for a video. I will see if I can make that happen for you. Also gives me some ideas for a bigger project for the machine but that would take some time and doesn't help you so I will try to get the simple measurements take soon. Thanks for watching.
@DougsMessyGarage also if you haven't done it yet pull all your panels and inspect closely at all connections for leaks I had 2 leaks coming from the connections on my fuel tank one was a drain plug that perhaps got some gunk under the o ring and the second was less severe but still leaking was a banjo compression fitting that wasn't torqued down quite all the way letting a small drip of gas accumulate and drip once every 30 seconds or so drained took apart and cleaned and reinstalled so far no problems
@@MrCheaterpipe I have pulled up the floor and all appears to be in order. I think I still have a leak on my hydraulic cooler drain that is likely a damaged o-ring.
This is Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. This particular site is in North Battleford, Saskatchewan but they have branches all over the place. Check online for your nearest location. This site was not my nearest location but it was the one with the machine I wanted at I price I could stand.
The throttle could be stuck in the control arm, there is a grease fitting that needs a shot every now and then and that could be the problem. Also could be the linkage between the arm and the carb. The throttle shaft on the carb could be gummed up. Or, the throttle ties into the ignition system up under the flywheel and something could be stiff there. Break out some penetrating oil and see if you can free something up. Best of luck.
@@HTShepherd My 18hp is in storage right now so I can't look at it but i recall there is an arc shaped tab near the shifter that has a small roller on it. its purpose is to help keep the gearbox in the selected gear, either forward, neutral, or reverse. If the roller is gummed up, that may explain when the motor can pop out of gear.
Make sure you swap those wheels around before you get in the water! You want the tread swapped around for the best propulsion in water. Make sure your bearings are good and greased too, and check for play to see if they need replacing. Great vid btw.
@@glennday7802 yes the messy garage was especially bad at that time while I was packing up for the move. Currently there are two cardboard boxes and a couple of pieces of sheet metal left to move before the new owner takes possession. I do miss my old garage though, the new one will take a lot of work to get it properly setup. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@kodiham7532 there should be a sheet metal tag with a model and serial number on it riveted to the clamp or pivot. With those two numbers, a site like outboards.com or iboats.com should be able to decipher the model description and year. I always was told that the outboard was a ‘71 (it’s been in the family since new). But obviously, after running the model and serial, it is a ‘73.
I've built holleys and Quadrajets.If you want a good reliable carb with not much maintenance. Quadrajet is the way to go.I had a 73 chevy van 350 engine.350 turbo trans.373 gear Fastest van around.I ran 650 holley double pumper.Didn't perform anywhere near that Q jet in that application. I'm putting float well plugs in my Q jet as I speak.
@@Inthefoxhole I have always had good luck with Quads. I am not a racer, just street use. I want to be able to turn the key and go for a cruise and the Quadrajet has always been good at that.
Hey Doug I was positive I was subscribed, but I realized I’m not? So I just subscribed again. I’m interested in seeing more videos about your experience with this big boy. This one is massive 🤣 compared to my little 1Ton. As we know the quality is not as good as name brand machines but for home use they are great, I sure wish I owned my mini 10 or 15 years ago, it would have saved my body a lot of hard work and my big projects would have been way better with a mini rather then shovel and wheelbarrow. Take care Doug.
While the quality is not the same as the name brand machines, they are generally built with off-the-shelf components so I am hopeful I will be able to keep it running.
Man I don’t know how I missed this video, I don’t remember seeing it in my subscription feed??? Congrats on the new mini! You should be able to get a lot of work done around your place with that. I’m at work so can’t watch the entire video till later this evening. You are going to love having a mini like this. My little 1 ton is a work horse around my place. I just got 30 hours on it in 5 months and it’s been great 👍
Thank you for the kind comment Mike. I have a few videos on the go about the MP30. So far it is a fantastic machine other than it like to shred the lawn. Your videos about having a mini excavator around helped me decide it was a worthwhile investment for me too. Now I just have to resist the temptation to buy a Kei truck, LOL.
Man that’s a good price on the Machpro 300 skid steer! I need to go to one of these auctions some time. I got a Rippa on Order, it’s basically the Machpro 300 but I paid a bit more for it. I guess the only thing I got going is the place I ordered it from offers a 1 year warranty and handle tracking down parts if they are needed. I definitely appreciate seeing the machines at auction. Thanks 😊
@@Mikefestiva I thought $3000 Canadian was pretty reasonable. While I don’t really need one of the track loaders, for that price it would almost be worth it to get it, shoot some videos and then send it down the road. Thanks for the Sub
I've only had the chance to drive mine off the trailer and stick it in its box gonna be a whole week before I get a chance to do anything to mine I did however notice mine won't track and swivel at the same time don't know if it's the pump or the valving but something I'd really like to upgrade
The track motors take all of the hydraulic flow and don’t leave much for the other functions. I use the lift pivot to turn so I don’t chew up the ground as bad, those track take a mean bite in my lawn. I think that once you get some time on the machine, you will develop the techniques the get it to do what you need it to do. These are not name brand machines so I guess we shouldn’t expect name brand performance from them. I have a couple of hours on mine now and am figuring things out.
@@DougsMessyGarage Yes 82 hrs on my 1.2T, and you just get use to Moving or Swinging. But watch the Heat Build Up on the Mini's especially Travelling. Stackable Pump would be required to Move and Swing at the same time. Thanks for the Vid Doug, I am still on the hunt and info like the Door Opening helps.
Not as a service, no. I have a couple of carbs from early 50s flathead Fords I will be digging into for an upcoming video series but I only do them for myself. The Carburetor Shop (I think) specializes in rebuilding Quadrajets. They are near Minneapolis, MN. www.thecarburetorshopus.com/ They were mentioned in a Vice Grip Garage video a couple of years ago when Derek sent out a Quadrajet for a rebuild. Sorry I can't be of any more help than that.
any time you are drilling, cutting, or sanding fiberglass, you should wear something to cover your mouth and nose. breathing in fiberglass dust is bad.
Great videos, my 1987 monte ss 305 was rebuilt. Gas mileage is way down 10 miles per gallon from 17. What can I check. Maybe the primary metering rods need adjustment?
There isn't really much adjustment on you primary metering rods. Check to make sure the secondaries are not stuck partially open. Aside from that, I would be suspicious of the float level as it may be dumping too much fuel down the throat.
It's all about expectations. I know it is not anywhere near as good as a Bobcat, Kubota or Deere but I would not ever be able to justify owning a new machine from any of them as a home gamer. For giggles I looked up what a new 2.5 tonne Bobcat would be, $46.5k US. That is about 6 times what I paid for this one.
You don't need to modify every implement in the VicSec attachment pack. Just the Quick Attach. I cut the ears off and welded on two 3"x4" .33" thick L brackets and drilled 1 1/8" holes with the right spacing for the pins and use the quick-attach for every implement.
I have an MP46 and I can't figure out the difference between it and the MP30. I have noticed the yellow machines seem to be the 739cc gas motor and the red machines seem to be either a Yanmar or Kubota diesel. Mine is red with the Yanmar 3TNV88F diesel motor.
@@lwwarren Very true. I'm curious if the one tonne accessories will hold up to the leverage the 2.5 tonne machine can dish out though. They probably can but it is something to think about.
@@lwwarren RB brought in a few diesel powered machines from MachPro to tease us and then almost exclusively started brining in the gassers. I have been playing with my machine now that I have a bunch of the sketchiness removed and it seems to be performing well. Time will tell if the gas engine will stand up. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Awesome Doug, I have been chasing a MP30 for awhile now, just North Battleford seems too far away. Saskatoon trip for a Stand On and Mini 1.2 ton was far enough from Fort Frances. I look forward to following your journey with the Hoe. I have 80 hours on the 1.2 Ton and 10 hours on the Stand On. The only problem I have encountered was a Key Switch, and trying to keep the Hoe Cool.
Coming soon: We will do a routine service on this machine to get it ready for action. Leave a comment with suggestions for some cool projects we could do to this awesome old machine. Thanks for watching.
I just came across this video im having issues with a motor just like it, it starts,runs, until you engage the gear it boggs and dies what would be the first steps in your opinion? Im new to boat motors
Is the bogging and dying tied to the putting it in gear or is it that you run it for x amount of time before you put it in gear every time? If it is a time thing, then that is likely fuel system related, the carburetor probably needs cleaning. If the issue is indeed tied to the putting it into gear, then you likely have a failure in your lower unit/gear box. As I say in almost every outboard motor video, do not run the motor without submerging the lower unit in water, the water pump impellor is rubber and will be smoked in about 15 seconds without water to cool it.
I've had it in gear in a bucket of water but when on the water it boggs and dies I've changed spark plug and new gas, cleaned lines its like it won't idle low rpms
@@WileyYonce I'm going to guess the main jet in your carburetor is partially blocked. The carb should have two jets, one for idle speeds and one for high throttle. If it idles okay but dies at higher throttle settings, the idle jet is likely okay and the main one is partially or fully blocked.
I was in the process of moving to a new place so much was pulled out of storage in prep for a move. One of the things that needed to be moved was the car so it's repairs had to happen in the middle of the chaos.
