Customers 30 Year Old Trash Makes Me TONS of Money! Giving Purpose Back to Abandoned Machines.

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Today I restored a 30 year old barn find! Remember when they made our products to last more than a few seasons? I do! I love to find these machines and breath life back into them again!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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@Chickanic 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B

@douggrove762 4 месяца назад

I live in Arkansas were are you located.

@gracepeschel3894 8 месяцев назад

Your facial expressions once it started, ran and moved were priceless. That is why you are known as Chickanic. You are a chick that is a mechanic and not a parts changer. If it can be repaired, repair it. You don’t just change parts and hope that fixes the problem. You’re old school Bre! Great informative video.

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

Aw! Thanks!

@garymeador6750 8 месяцев назад

@@Chickanic Yes there are parts changers and then there are Mechanics - Chickanic !

@rwoods6132 8 месяцев назад

As my wife of 41 years is fond of saying," It takes a little longer for old girls to warm up!".

@TaylorKnightMustang 2 месяца назад

Omg i wish i was there! That looks like heaven!

@berniestewart1738 8 месяцев назад

There’s a fine line between a hoarder and a repair shop.

@kevinsiggins623 7 месяцев назад

The concept of watching someone fix an old lawnmower sounds incredibly boring and yet I watched the whole thing and was entertained the entire time. Great job as always.

@malcolmboynton7652 8 месяцев назад

the only thing better than seeing a good old machine saved from the dump is seeing a lovely lady do it. thanks.

@josephschmidt369 8 месяцев назад

That Briggs engine was built in Milwaukee, WI. The Cylinder, Head, sump, and Crank were machined in Dept. 394. I was one of the Supervisors in that department we took much pride in machining those parts. I retired in 1997 they gave us older employees and offer we couldn't refuse.

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

Too cool!

@garny3766 8 месяцев назад

While machining heads and block, you should have mentioned to design team…”hey!, we need another head bolt between cylinder and pushrod passage”🤷‍♂️😆

@JW...-oj5iw 5 месяцев назад

@@Chickanic... Are your starter drives actually Bendix brand, or are you just going with the name?

@JW...-oj5iw 5 месяцев назад

Waking up a dormant engine is a great feeling.

@robertthegrape2192 7 месяцев назад

That Craftsman tractor was well cared for. What a beauty!

@77gmcnut 5 месяцев назад

IT'S ALIVE! Congratulations on you success thus far.

@bernard8282 4 месяца назад

Bernie Mac I saying the best looking mechanic I've ever seen and smart . I'm a big fan retired and working in my own backyard . God bless you my dear... And I'm your biggest fan...❤ 🐝 BizzyBee 🐝

@vickieengland7947 8 месяцев назад

I am 50 miles north of Indianapolis and I’d love love watching your videos I am a 65-year-old female I love working on my mowers

@BG-vq9fd 8 месяцев назад

I used to live in Tipton.

@mmcadams1000 8 месяцев назад

I live in Muncie.

@haneyoakie14 8 месяцев назад

I have family in Indy & Lafayette. ❤

@Jay-ks2jv 8 месяцев назад

South bend here

@berniemarkley 7 месяцев назад

@BG-vq9fd I have nieces and a nephew in Frankton

@lasttrimestr49califos89 8 месяцев назад

Knowing how to fix small engines and lawnmower repair is a great side hustle. I love learning from your videos. I'm old and believe in fixing things as opposed to replacing them. ❤❤❤

@general5104 6 месяцев назад

The effects of the great depression never wear off. My parents and grandparents had been thru it and raised me that if all else fails and it can't be fixed, take it apart and save all the hardware and good parts and scrap the busted stuff, if you. COULDN'T torch weld it back together with a wire coat-hanger

@burlingtonbill1 2 месяца назад

LOVE that classic "Briggs sound!"

@ryanw1639 3 месяца назад

I just got a 1992 Murray 40” cut for free. Just went through it. Now it runs,drives and mows. I try and sell my mowers and get a trade in so I can keep the process going.

@ronaldprovencher7570 2 месяца назад

You are a small engine wizard!

@Gearoid35 8 месяцев назад

Nice to see old machinery given a second chance, build quality was better then

@rudolfmusic4403 8 месяцев назад

beautyfull video

@robertbland7661 8 месяцев назад

Its always cool to bring an old beast back to life.

@Chickanic 7 месяцев назад

Truth!

@renelescault1282 4 месяца назад

Good job magic fingers. 👍

@donniegriffin5541 5 месяцев назад

You have saved me a lot of money and time. Keep it going

@johnlomasney 6 месяцев назад

When not in use keep machines indoors i find that is one of the secrets to longevity 😊❤

@gerry-p9x 5 месяцев назад

And clean deck. Then ray light coat nwd. 40😊😊

@thepitpatrol 4 месяца назад

There is absolutely no way she can do that

@davidwillis5016 7 месяцев назад

Thanks

@Gordon_L 8 месяцев назад

It is always a good idea to add a fuel shut off valve in the line between the filter and the fuel tank , it's insurance against fuel entering the sump and makes changing the filter easier .

@markturner5996 7 месяцев назад

Agree, and replace the entire fuel line. .after 30 years the inner fuel hose starts to deteriorate and will clog your filter(you DO have a filter..??) Ask me how I know...😊

@adamvoorhies6042 3 месяца назад

For heavy varnish you can soak it in the gallon can of Berryman Chem-Dip. After soaking over night it will look brand new. It cleans jets and everything but it will destroy all rubber o-rings

@ChristiannReitinger 4 месяца назад

Omg. Soo many!

@stevo3644 6 месяцев назад

I'm a long time mechanic and the best product for removing varnish and stubborn gunk from carburetors is genuine Subaru upper engine cleaner. I got lucky a few years ago and had a box of it given to me and I use it to de-carbon two & four stroke engine combustion chambers, carburetor cleaning and diesel engine inlet manifolds.

@derrasenmaher9730 8 месяцев назад

Many Troubles Daily as Taryl always says 😁 That Backfire scared the crap out of me I wasnt ready for that 😁

@Rusty_Shackleford_ 4 месяца назад

I totally get your comment on one thing after the other. My grandpa just bought this exact machine for $300. I’ve put new spindles, pulleys, fixed electrical issues…and things just keep going wrong.

@shoeshow1999 8 месяцев назад

It's always a pleasure to hear a start up after all the hard work. Good job Bre.

@brokenwrench1 8 месяцев назад

thanks Bre i love this video.

@burtnelson1987 8 месяцев назад

It's always rewarding to get some of this old junk to function like it's supposed to again. It's even better when you can get it into the hands of someone that needs it but can't afford the new price.

@Corey-dy2cq 8 месяцев назад

Cars and coffee!

@tonygresham2634 6 месяцев назад

Wd-40 works great cleaning and soaking

@timidater4803 8 месяцев назад

I hope Ron got his hip done! Best thing I ever did even though it took some time heal. Keep rocking the videos!

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

We get the MRI today! Thanks so much for asking! I can't wait for him to get some relief.

@timidater4803 8 месяцев назад

Great! Ya it's no fun

@mmcadams1000 8 месяцев назад

My wife had a hip replacement two years ago. She’s doing great, this is a life changer. Getting ready to make the last payment!

@andrew4403 4 месяца назад

Damn that's a good looking 30-year-old lawn tractor. You're right it was garage kept guaranteed😊

@gerry-p9x 4 месяца назад

At least in a shed out of rain with periodic. Cleanups

@gerry-p9x 4 месяца назад

Buddy had 3 of these from late 80to mid 90s. One wood get week so he went out bought new one...durable😊😊

@JOEZEP54 8 месяцев назад

I did not have any doubt you would get this running without spending a $$$ for parts. Nice work. Any of my equipment under 25 yr is new for me. Had to stop buying and picking up non working units , my bone yard is full. I have a full summers work waiting for me. Stay well, Joe Z

@tonywalters9436 4 месяца назад

I have a 1999 craftsman with a 15.5 Kohler engine and it has been a great mower and it’s still mowing like she should the only thing I have replaced is the coil and two spark plugs that’s it and the 42” cut is still in working shape

@RodrigoBisbal 8 месяцев назад

love it! I bought this exact same Craftsman as my first mower 30 years ago and it still runs like a beast now. I baby this thing. Thanks for the tips !!

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

That is awesome!

@WreckDiver99 8 месяцев назад

I grew up with a toro mower that lasted over 30 years. The mower finally died in 1980. My parents bought a craftsman then. It died in 1996, from the deck rotting out. I bought a Toro Recycler in 1996 that will still start within 3 pulls. It isn't used often as I now have a tractor, but I keep it in running order.

@thepitpatrol 4 месяца назад

Mam, your excitement is contagious!

@beanolatte2682 8 месяцев назад

I love flipping mowers!

@oldroscoe2590 8 месяцев назад

More satisfaction fixing and getting old stuff running than just buying a new one. Since of accomplishment?

@andyroid5028 7 месяцев назад

since ≠ sense

@oldroscoe2590 7 месяцев назад

Got it, thanks. @@andyroid5028

@PDLM1221 8 месяцев назад

I had one of these 30 yrs ago ran forever until my stepson used it as a hot rod ! He destroyed it . I did buy a new twin cylinder 20+ horsepower to replace it,mit also ran good until I sold the house and gave it away . Thanks for what you do!

@redmondjp 8 месяцев назад

I ALWAYS install a fuel shutoff valve on these riders! I've helped out multiple neighbors who had the crankcase full of gasoline due to the needle/seat not completely sealing and that secondary anti-backfire fuel cutoff solenoid also not sealing perfectly.

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

Yup! This one is definitely getting a shut off. As soon as I figure out where they are. lol

@redmondjp 8 месяцев назад

@@ChickanicHaving moved a little over a year ago, after being in the same house and garage for 25 years, I can relate to this! I just had to order some headlight bulbs for one of my cars, because I can't find the box of 20 or so of them that I have in the new garage . . . somewhere.

@andyroid5028 7 месяцев назад

@@Chickanic *_It doesn't make sense to me that manufacturers do not install fuel shut off valves on brand new gas-powered small engine equipment. I assume it's the same reason why cell phone manufacturers sell new phones w/out protective cases already included: money/added profit?_*

@douglasshaw9868 8 месяцев назад

My mother in law gave me a Craftsman LT1000 20 years ago and I still use it. I have replaced the spindles twice because I use it as a brush hog. That thing is built like a tank.

@mikelemoine4267 8 месяцев назад

I have an old LT1000 too that the reverse gear won't engage. It's not in great shape from sitting but the deck is still like new. It's far stronger and thicker than the one on my newer Toro Z-Turn. I have been eyeing up how to modify the deck from the LT1000 to fit the Toro, as the deck on it is rotted out.

@donjohnson3701 6 месяцев назад

My Homelite aluminum deck mulcher is going on 31 years this season! Good ol’ Briggs and Stratton engine. Just normal maintenance that I learned myself from taking small engine classes at the local high school. Always learning new tricks from watching Chickanic!

@cookingwiththekidd2200 8 месяцев назад

Another great video Bre of turning "trash into treasure". Love it

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Darlin'!

@RoyatAvalonFarms 8 месяцев назад

I have and love these shelving units. It's been several years since I bought them last, but the manufacturer had an option to buy additional shelves and retention clips to add more shelves per rolling unit.

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

I'll have to check into that! Thanks!

@tedd8055 3 месяца назад

Way cool!!

@robertsmith7580 8 месяцев назад

Awesome video

@surf6009 7 месяцев назад

I miss my self propelled lawnboy. It was great for a big lawn. Now a much smaller lawn, I have a P brand, with a Honda engine. I keep up with the maintenance myself, and it starts great. However, it does the "pulse " . It goes faster, slower, I'll have to check out more of your videos to get the fix.

@kaybakr-e4k 7 месяцев назад

Good job Girl! Surging = idle jet issues... Old Machines are much better than new fangled plastic junk!

@carlwhite6782 8 месяцев назад

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Good job!

@charleswatson4380 8 месяцев назад

Love watching your reaction to the lawnmower coming to life.

@jimeckenrode1271 8 месяцев назад

awesome

@leethompson7290 8 месяцев назад

You did it, you brought it back to life. Awesome job.

@terryisom2587 8 месяцев назад

Really enjoy seeing machinery coming back to life.

@fester1957 7 месяцев назад

You can use chem dip or you can use lacquer thinner for the varnish

@markoconnor7082 7 месяцев назад

Keep on fixing the old good stuff!👍

@chrisd.9513 8 месяцев назад

Great job. Love to see this old stuff come back to life. Thank you

@StevenEverett7 8 месяцев назад

Having it start is a great feeling isn't it!

@Michael_Midget1808 8 месяцев назад

You’re awesome

@stevedawson4781 8 месяцев назад

I love watching a carb rebuild with Chet Atkins playing!

@skyepilotte11 8 месяцев назад

Excellent rebuild...running pretty darn good...satisfying.

@dave-uf8ir 8 месяцев назад

U go girl excellent I learned a ton thanx 😊

@fanplant 8 месяцев назад

There was a time in my life that a 30yo engine would have points. Time flies

@robertchall8576 8 месяцев назад

Keep up the good work.

@Homesteading-A-Z 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@Chickanic 8 месяцев назад

WOWZA!! Thank you!

@Maxid1 8 месяцев назад

This is the stuff that got me watching Steves small engine. He doesn't do much of this anymore.

@garydillon3960 8 месяцев назад

Priceless. Great job Bree.

@beerdrinker6452 8 месяцев назад

Nice video.

@davedennis5537 День назад

I have a 22 years old craftsman with a kolher 16 hp command I bought from sears new it's still mowing

@RobsNeighbor 8 месяцев назад

I get TONS of small machines from our recycling center its unreal what others throw away.

@richeyharris1408 8 месяцев назад

My brothers wife's brother owns Blevins tinker shop , I work on mowers now and then when I can , Kool videos

@general5104 6 месяцев назад

I used to go down the street a few houses and watch my best friend do what you do. He also did flyable model airplanes and helicopters and would teach people how to fly them. He was a retired Fire-fighter. You're much better looking! It brings back pleasant memories to watch you bring problem units back to life! Plus, you tell us what you're doing and why and the interesting history behind it.

@antcanam 8 месяцев назад

Enjoyed this video thanks Bre. It amazes me what people throw out. Repairing or breaking for parts is much better than landfill.

@Paul.Douglas 7 месяцев назад

Even after many years in a business, it’s still a thrill when you get something working again! Just about every video of yours is a whole training course. Great stuff!

@bullnibler 8 месяцев назад

cool beans Bre

@douglasbasinger2513 8 месяцев назад

It is fun to see the happy dance when it runs. I do that when I get one going, usually a motorcycle, but the joy is the same. Thanks!

@classrockin 8 месяцев назад

Not really surprised it's got life left in it. Briggs motor, and anything I ever owned with the Craftsman name was always top notch.....especially 30 years ago. Great video, I've done lots of work on these small tractor/mowers, mostly John Deere and Jacobsen

@ronniejudd6319 4 месяца назад

I have this mower but mine is a 97 model. I've repaired it a few times, even replaced the deck pan 8 or 10 years ago because I liked it so much. Three years ago it survived a garage fire but not well and it is ugly to look at. I fixed it enough to mow my lawn and ran it another two years because I couldn't see spending two to three thousand dollars to replace it. It still runs but has issues leaking oil and the transmission is now failing. So I bought another Craftsman from a friend that is only 17 years old. Great machines.

@ns4wsm 8 месяцев назад

Run the exact mower for years, still running when I gave it away! I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it, but it was not good on a hill. Almost turned it over a couple of times. Upgraded to a JD X730 54” deck with 54”hydraulic plow 😊

@bruced625 8 месяцев назад

Great job on the rider Bre! There is a method to your madness!👍

@philheese1728 8 месяцев назад

Hey, it’s 30 yrs old, but not over the hill yet. Great job.

@marcusrobinson3054 4 месяца назад

It's the charge cards , have one at all big stores,

@brianrhoton7928 4 месяца назад

My husvarna done that surging,I put in new battery,and it fixed it....I was jumping it off for couple years and battery was good enough,but this season I jumped it with jump box and it started surging,I left box on it for few and I noticed it was doing little better,so I went and replaced battery with new one and bam,fixed it...

@michelbrodeur6055 4 месяца назад

I have used acetone to deal with varnish. You should be able to purchase it at a hardware store in various quantities. I like how you get animated when it goes according to plan and Thanks for the videos

@PaulThomas-qo9vy 8 месяцев назад

Hip Hip Hooray, runs better than ok! Congrats! Ready for part 2. Please show the spindle bearing replacement & inner bearing seals removal to receive grease from inside the housing (& grease zerk that you install). Love your expertise, & enthusiasm! Thanks for your show. Praying for Ron too.

@neverclevernorwitty7821 8 месяцев назад

I do this as a hobby too, but nowadays it seems like its increasingly harder to find good giveaways. Either too many have entered the hobby or people want ridiculous money for their non-running equipment. I've already learned the lesson to never pay for non-running equipment.

@burtnelson1987 8 месяцев назад

Or you run into the guy that is convinced that it's worth new price even though it's been sitting in the same place for so long it has its own ecosystem. I know one guy that has a bad case of "SOMEDAY-ITIS". You know the type, "I'll get around to fix it someday." Some of his stuff has been sitting for twenty years or more.

@wayneswonderarium 7 месяцев назад

No lowballs, I know what I got 😂

@andrewalexander9492 7 месяцев назад

Gasoline in engine oil, it used to be that a lot of airplanes that operated in the north had an oil dilution system. Before you shut down the engine, it would pump gasoline into the engine oil while idling, to thin the oil out. that made starting the next morning in the cold a lot easier. the gasoline would evaporate off pretty quickly as the engine warmed up.

@jimwhitworth2307 2 месяца назад

Use chemtool carb cleaner to clear varnish off and out.

@dennislaws5187 8 месяцев назад

That carb is one I would stick on the shelf for a later day, and get one off one of the other engines in the woods out back.

@erickirklin2962 8 месяцев назад

You might want to get you some lacquer thinner to soak those parts in. Works good for me.

@4Truth4All 7 месяцев назад

Nice work Bree! I've got two vintage Craftsman mowers that still run like champs. Like all things, a little love shown and regular maintenance goes a long way.

@billmonroe8826 8 месяцев назад

I "inherited" one just like this a few years ago. It acted very similar to yours after it started. Adjusted the valves and wa la it ran like a champ. After few other minor issues that got fixed I've been doing a lot of acres with it every year since. Never been a craftsman fan but this one has served it's purpose since about 2019.

@SurferJoe46 7 месяцев назад

Wa la? Voila?

@jackalopasaurus 8 месяцев назад

Love to see the trash to treasure videos. You have tons of content under that tarp. More of these videos please.

@normanengler8175 8 месяцев назад

You can order extra shelves for the Costco Shelve units.

@jerryking9333 8 месяцев назад

Great videos. They are so helpful in making repairs. Any thouhgt about putting your shelving say 4 inches apart and securing wheels so you can pull entire shelf unit out like drawers. That way you can get extra space and still have access to parts.