Fixing a bunch of small engines 

Andrew - Heavy Equipment Operator extraordinaire, part Engineer, part Welder, part Historian, part Small Engine Mechanic, part Cinematographer/Producer, part Boat Enthusiast, mostly a generally nice guy. Now that is a combination...

one of the good things about this lads videos is the length.good way to pass an hour on dark evenings in Ireland.better than tv.

I've been watching Andrew's videos for awhile; my children fixed our lawn mower, a gravel compactor, and a gas powered pressure washer after I was rewatching this video last month and they were bored and wanted something to do. Take that shut down school system, Professor Camarata has inspired them a ton over "covid break"

The ease of how you fix things is amazing. I'm lucky to have a friend/neighbor who is a lot like you but we live in mobile home and don't have a garage. He's a mechanic also. I know he would love a shop like yours with the lift in it. Stay safe Andrew !!! Keep up the great content. You're helping a lot of people. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

These tires are pretty slick😂

I've obviously been watching too many machinist's channels (Abom79, etc), because when you got to the bent crankshaft, I was thinking "He's going to have to completely disassemble the motor, put the crankshaft on vee blocks and then check the run out with a dial indicator while using an arbor press to straighten it." Or you could use a sledgehammer. On the other hand, maybe I should have expected this from someone who uses a chainsaw to install a radio. Thanks for all the tips, especially the cable replacement.

How in the hell did this guy get me to watch him mowing his lawn. 😂

I stopped watching Netflix - hooked youtube to my TV, Now I watch Camarata TV

You never cease to amaze me Andrew with the things you can fix and your knowledge of how to do it. I'm 51 years old and I learn so much from you keep up the good work. And thanks.

I love the old pics with the scooters, you haven’t changed much at all! Living life like you do has kept you young. Stay safe and stay cool

Hahaha. Let’s fix this by adding fuel. Genius!

"That's Gas... You can tell it's gas cause of the way it is"

I wish every house came with a four wheeler

Andrew, you remind me so much of my Grandfather. He too was amazing in that he could fix just about anything with what was laying around his garage. He was a young man during the depression of the 1920's, he raised three kids, fed them, clothed them, raised most of the food they had and still worked a full time job. He also provided for his parents and one brother-in-law! He simply had no time to be lazy. Thanks for sharing all your vids. I really enjoy them all.

andrew i think that spill off the pocket bike deserves a replay haha your repairs are awesome

I watched this entire video and by the time i realized it an hour flew by so fast. Great content. Im pretty handy with motors but i still picked up a few pointers from you. Thanks boss

When you found the bent shaft I thought the craftsman was a goner but you proved me wrong, you really are amazing

In High school we had a class called small gas engines and home improvement.. We learned basic maintenance and for our final we had to rebuild a B&S 5 hp.. They got rid of that class a couple of years after graduating.. And replaced it with another computer lab.. It's to bad people don't have these resources in school these days.. They would probably know how to put gas in their machines or even check the oil..

That roll of toilet paper is more valuable than the quad!

Andrew. I’m a 48 year old airplane mechanic and I learn from you every episode. Thank you.

Best hour of my week so far

“These tires are pretty slick” says the 30 something falling off a toy...🤣😂😅 best Andrew line ever!

So Andrew's inner child is alive and well. And of course he just happens to have a primer bubble ready to hand. Andrew, it's your fascination with knowing how things work and how to put that knowledge into practice that keeps me coming back for every new video you post, even though I haven't the slightest idea how you surmise exactly what the problem is, then proceed to execute the solution. Bravo!

My 6 year old likes your videos. He said, "I like his voice". Great video Andrew.

at 37:25..."sometimes i put on shrink tubing, it makes it look cleaner" from the guy that straightened a crank shaft with a hammer!!! you definitely know how to get it done, i thought the craftsman was a gonner also. i will use that technique for sure! great videos, nothing getting done at work today for the next hour

Andrew has whats becoming rare in the world thats COMMON SENSE GOOD JOB 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

Great channel. Love everything run by combustion engines, I could watch this stuff for hours

Never boring, never too long, I look forward to every video. Makes my day every time, thanks Andrew.

You really reminded me of a guy i know...retired foreman on a coal mine...he has the same attitude like you, getting things done...the last time you installed that car stereo with a chainsaw i instantly thought of him... The welded blade and the straightened shaft could really be done by him.. Thx for your very funny and interesting videos! :-D

Beautiful country you live in.There seems to be an abundance of Craftsman mowers in your area.

These SITDOWN Lawnmowers can be Such a Headache! Always interesting to see one restored for another day!

From the age of 12 I had to know about engines and how to fix just about everything mechanical by 15. I was also home tutored in the UK. My two boys will have to undergo the same learning curve starting next year. These videos are priceless thanks for posting Andrew.

Again it’s a throwaway world good to know there’s someone willing to do a little elbow grease and fix something for someone that might need it good job

after the community fall garage sale a few weeks back, I was walking our little schnauzer mix, and saw someone had thrown a lawn mower out to the curb, and first thing I though of was Andrew, coming by to take it and fixing it all up...

I learn a thing or two from every one of these videos thank you.

Well that's a first...I never saw a lawn mower blade welded on the crankshaft until I watched Andrew's video.

Andrew really seemed to be enjoying showing how those small engines run and how to fix them. I'm not sure I've seen him so into a video. Another amazing video, way to go Andrew!! Love the scooters and cycle. I am sure not many repair shops would prescribe the fixes he used on 2 of the push mowers--GENIOUS!

This guy's expertise and efficiency is off the charts

I swear I laugh every time I rewatch this video and you wipe out on the teeny tiny motorcycle. Thanks for that.

If I had a dozen sons I would like it if only one was like you--if all were like you would be the best! Love your "get it done" attitude!

A slogan for your next T shirt... "so that's fixed!" Interesting how you used video over several months and longer with early pictures, to put together a great video with a single theme, well done.

You need a t.v. show man. This single video has taught me more about the things around me then 40 years of public television

Lol...his Dad still comes out supervises while Andrew cuts the grass!

I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms but I am OK now, great videos Andrew as always 👍

My wife has been after me for a week to get the leaves out of our lawn. She just walked in on me watching Andrew mowing his leaves at the end. Awkward.

You're a great kid..an old soul with great knowledge.

Pretty sure this is my 5th or 6th time watching this video, slowly pick up a little more each time. Your knowledge of and intuition for small engines is fantastic.

Great video Andrew. I like to pull the bar up on the chainsaw while I'm tightening the bar and chain so the chain stays tight. Sometimes when the bar is leff down, it will get pushed up from the downward pressure while cutting and loosen the chain. Nice saw by the way...

That'll be $60 for fixing the ATV -- $15 bucks for the fuel and $45 for knowing where to put it!

You need a shirt that says, “That’s why I always keep one of these around”, with the picture of you on the mower😉

This is a very smart, creative humble guy. He motivates me to try things and I have fixed a lot of things around the house. Keep up the good work, Andrew!

Andrew, you are truly "Mister Fixit"!

You have a great work ethic Andrew ,very inspiring..,and thank you for not chasing the dollar and stretching this over three videos as some would have.

I need those scooters and that little motorcycle so bad this would be so much fun

Reliving his childhood through his machines...........nice.

The 357XP Andy owns is a very old saw from Husky. In all likelihood, it was without a doubt, the best FIREWOOD SAW They ever manufactured and sold. And man, did it sell. Year in year out. But, the end of an era came for the 357 in 2011. It got replaced with the 562XP. Originally i was told by our local Husqvarna dealer that is also the owner of the local Husky Dealer, that Husky was going to produce both saws, But that changed. The 357XP Became a legendary firewood saw. So rugged and so damn dependable!! As far as I’m concerned for straight up firewood cutting, this one that Andy owns, was the best firewood chainsaw ever manufactured. Bar none. Hands-down.

What can I say you make the best 1 hour videos on RU-vid!

I’m amazed how crafty you are and at such an early age your young your like the 70 year old who has all the knowledge lol epic friggin epic

Camarata TV is not in the tv guide, lol. Gotta love him. Great job Andrew.

Great job Andrew.

I have over 20 years trained experience in outdoor power equipment repair and have my own lawn mower shop, here is some advice from a professional. 1. You never ever weld a blade to any mower, that is very dangerous!! Broken crankshaft bolts can be drilled and tapped and blade adapters can be replaced - they are an important safety feature in the event the user hit's something hard as in a large rock. 2. Straightening crankshafts - most repair shops will not straighten a crankshaft due to the risk that they can snap off and break, usually when a crankshaft get's bent the mower is deemed non-repairable, i have a machine that straightens them and i've had them snap off numerous times, now the hammer method does work if done properly, you need to protect the crankshaft and not hit it directly, usually an old socket or a piece of steel pipe the same diameter as the crankshaft will work, hitting the shaft directly will warp it and make it no longer perfectly round, resulting in vibration and an uneven cut. 3. Always replace a brake cable on a push mower, it is am important safety feature and never tie the cable thru the hole where the Z bend goes on the engine brake, the reason i recommend replacing brake cable's is the engine brake it's self is designed to stop the engine from spinning after grounding out the spark within 6 seconds, using the wrong cable or attempting to repair a cable can hinder that and cause the brake to not fully disengage anf it can also cause other issues. I'm not trying to be negative or criticize the video in anyway- just sharing knowledge and being educational.

I just stumbled across this channel, and man, I have to say I really enjoy the content. There is nothing better than fixing stuff, that others would consider junk. And the digging videos are also really fun to watch.

Can't believe you actually washed something before you worked on it. You're learning :-)

I'm a 73 year old widow and I'm hooked on Andrew's Videos,My Husband loved old Car's and Truck's I guess it rubbed off on Me.Andrew being so young and successful is Awesome,keep the Video's coming Andrew.

Hey, your CAT shirt has my hometown on it! You need to have like 30 kids, there needs to be more people like you around.

Those gopeds take me back to 8th grade 2003. I used to steal some beers from my grampas fridge, pick up my girlfriend on my goped and hang out at the park every weekend.

Thanks, I was looking for an alternative to cartoons for my 4 1/2 yr old. He was memorized! Awesome. I learned a thing or two myself. Hubby will be surprised next Summer when I can clean the carburetor and air filter :)

Jack of all trades... it's good to see Maintenance in videos so viewers can see how to extend the life of their equipment.. American ingenuity... Kudos

It's amazing to watch you repair these small engines! You seem to do it like second nature! I admire your talent for working on small engines. It makes me motivate to learn more on how to repair my engines. Thank you for showing us how to find solutions to remedy problems starting engines that have been idle for a long time!

"WILD MAN ON A SCOOTER" ! Expansion chamber added too I see. Cool.

Dude, nothing on RU-vid holds my attention like your videos. Usually if its longer than 5 minutes I skip it. You are very inspirational sir.

Put an ounce or so of Gumout Multi Fuel System Cleaner with PEA into a partial tank of fuel and you'd be surprised how quick it clears out the carb. I have a snowblower my dad bought in 1978 and for ten years or more I have had to keep the choke on, more and more, to make it keep running - but then it wouldn't make any power because it wasn't getting much air. I put some of that Gumout with PEA in the tank and two minutes later it flooded out - I had to open the choke wide because suddenly it was flowing fuel through it, and it runs like new. 42 year old carb has never been apart yet.

I wish I had that problem of people leaving ATV at houses I bought LOL Nice video man.

The high pressure in the tires of the quad is actually a good idea when it is in storage !🤝🇳🇱

I used to ride a goped when I was a youngin too. My dad sold mine off when I got kicked out at 18. I'm now 15 years older and I'm scouring Craigslist for a Goped because of this video. Thanks Andrew!

i got my lawnmower to start after much failing and feeling bad but after watching loads of your videos, i have learned so much because everything is explained and shown where I am able to understand. Thank you!!

Never laughed so hard while learning at the same time 😂 much love man keep up the work.

Mowed his lawn with 10 different mowers 😂

Thanks for taking the time to give the rules of thumb on symptom -> cause. As somebody who would _like_ to repair his own stuff but has no real experience, your wisdom is gold.

I learned so much watching Andrew fixing the mowers.

All of your videos are great content, perfectly edited... amazing footage to watch. I've watched about a dozen of yours so far and it kept recommending this one, but my first reaction was I don't care about small engine repairs, especially an hour worth of watching... but here I am an hour later watching every minute and pausing for bathroom breaks. :) Great work! I could use a neighbor like you

"These tires are pretty slick" classic line

Ya know what. My mower doesnt have a bracket for the carb housing. I think I’ll just weld it on! My favorite part of the video.

Andrew, discovered your channel last Thursday, and I just can't stop watching (I'm about 15-20 vids in). I'm a software developer (in Scotland), with *some* spanner skills, but you've inspired me to maybe build a side business fixing small motor garden appliances so I can work less at a desk. These are tremendous videos and your work rate and span of knowledge amazes me.

So interesting. Would love to see more small engine repairs. Thanks for a great video!

The legendary Husqvarna 357, it’s a shame they stopped making them

When you rode that little motor cycle I was dying from laughter!!!! Thanks for the videos😆

Good job, Andrew. That riding mower brand "Signature" was the now defunct brand of Montgomery Ward Stores, which closed in 2001. Those mowers were actually made by MTD and just had the Montgomery Ward name slapped on them. My mower is an MTD Millenium that I bought new in 2000 and am still using it. I had to put a new used transaxle in it last fall of 2018 as the housing on the old one cracked in half. I got the used transaxle off of eBay for 1/5th the price of a brand new one .... $120 vs. $600, and installed it myself. I am not anywhere as good as you at fixing things, and def not as fast .... it took me about 2 months or so on that repair, but then I did not work on it constantly either. You and I got a lot in common about liking older machines. Besides my old mower, my GMC truck is a 1993 model that I bought brand new and it's the only vehicle I have had since then. My Maytag clothes washer and dryer matched set I bought brand new in 1980 and they are still working like new, but I had to put a new water mixing valve on the washer last year, and a new blower wheel on the gas dryer. I like to say that everything I have is old .... even me! LOL

Your a gifted young man, I enjoy watching you...

Is there a mechanic out there who didn't cringe, but still, laughed at the result of each job? Good entertainment Andrew!

I don't have any of these tools but love watching this guy.

i love watching you fix stuff Andrew

Good stuff Andrew... I love that you're fearless when it comes to tearing on in !!

For the primer bulb you can cut the finger tips off an old rubber glove and use that as a temporary repair until the replacement parts come in.

A boy with his toys thank you for sharing this and yes it may be 2 years old but it's still awesome to watch

If my wife Patricia and me had a son, he would be just like Andy. Wait a minute! We do have a son that is just like Andy!! 4 of them! Lol 😆 😆 😆 😆 All 4 NW Montana born & raised in my families Logging & Ranching Operations. And we are as proud of them, as I’m sure Andy’s daddy, is of him.

Keep these hour videos up man !!

Well I was laughing so hard when you crashed that mini bike, I fell out of my recliner. I'm happy you are okay. Well I really enjoy your videos. THANKS and be safe.

Learned a lot on this video. I usually took the rewind off to out the new starting ropes in..no more thanks to you. And the lawn mowers..that gasket..probably half the problems on ours.

This guy has time for everything. He’s awesome.