I think this is worth fixing. A 5kw generator is worth more than 100-150 bucks. The rod cap is probably available by itself, so you wouldn't need a whole rod. James would have made this a 2 hour video.
@@seanmckay3392 I think it’s a friendly rivalry. Both are pretty much doing the same kind of work. I think there is a solid group of these guys doing the work and educating.
@@publicuser2534Oh yeah, but Mustie's channel, as he says somewhere in his videos that he's "toolin' around" so that's like my late friend and I fixing power equipment in his back yard. Besides those two, I like watching James Condon, Donyboy73, Chickanic, Steve's Small Engine Saloon, (Inside) Home Garage, you name it.
I only learned this a few years ago. Before that, I assumed it meant: "to accelerate at such an alarming rate of speed that one's testicles become plastered to the back wall of whatever vehicle one is in" or as a metaphor thereof. I LOVE planes, but I still think I prefer my original one.
Hey Mustie, Sunday is my favorite day. I look forward to every video. I make sure I have drink , snack, log on the fire, ready to go. First thing I look for is the subject..mower, bike, generator etc. second..length of video. Always disappointed when less than an hour! New rule: no videos under 90 minutes! Please don't ever retire. Thanks for the entertainment and education. Lou
I'm really glad you have done this video. I have a generator I need to get the engine separated from the power plant. Now I have an idea of how to go about it. Your knowledge on small engines has been a great help to many of my small engine repair endeavors. I appreciate and enjoy your content. Keep up the good work.
Another way to remove the tapered shaft is to fill it with water and then put a screw in the middle of it. The hydrolic pressure will pop it right off. I have seen James Condon use that method.
I've watched James Condon's vijayos forever and never heard a harsh word. Not even a raised voice. I think he would give 2 thumbs up and an attaboy for this autopsy.
Hey Mustie1. I watch your videos every Sunday and have gone back and watched all of the other videos you’ve produced…my wife can’t stand the content (lol), but I absolutely love it and never miss a new episode. Your talent and the variety of content makes this my favorite channel. I have no criticisms, I just wanted to comment as I understand this helps push the algorithm. So to show my gratitude, I am going to start adding a quick comment, in addition to “liking “ your videos, from now on. And again, thank you for the excellent content…you are the Norm Abram of small engine videos. Coffee and Mustie1 are my Sunday ritual.
Darren tries to do things as if it is the first time and without looking at other info. Darren is a master of many skills. James is a master at restoring these things and I feel he should put his name on his rebuilds and get more money than the going rate because the rebuild is often better than factory. A James rebuild of this generator would be worth more than half of a new one.
Exactly what I was thinking, a label that says "Revised by James Condon" or something. But he´s just a little guy doing this as a private hobby. he doesn´t have a company so that´s probably why doesn´t want to do that.
Hi D. Another great video. It’s a shame that engines are made with so many plastic parts. I understand why. Cost cutting. Loved the horses at the end!! I always enjoyed the add on videos with the water scenes. Hope you have a great week!! Darren
Cost cutting aka throw away society Just commented yesterday to a young electronics student...decades ago they built engines/machines to last but now - pffft even a rear end shunt will write off most newer cars. And don't get me started on Engine Management Systems
@@ralphj4012. Wes of watch Wes Work would machine a new one out of metal and possibly even the crank rod end knowing him. He definitely had the talent and skills to.
Nice 4020 ..I tnink my uncle had one , When we lived on the farm . That was back in the late sixties early 70's . Back then it had a little shine on it . Good memories . Thanks Laura .
You should contact James Condon here on RU-vid. He dose a ton of generators. If you don’t want to keep the power head he may be interested in it to add to his parts for when he needs one. Just let him know what make and power output was listed on the generator. He has tons of videos on his channel showing how to separate the two halves. Some come apart different.
That was a good generator I had 1200 hours on it it always started and ran well hopefully you can use some of the parts so it can be useful aging Darren is a good friend and Captain is loves him
Mustie, you are totally fearless when it comes to pulling apart an unknown engine structure and then amazingly clever putting it back together. Hat off to you!
I really like the bonus stuff you put in at the end. I miss the bonus stuff you used to put in, such as streams, brooks, lakes, etc. Great way to end the videos.
Mustie, you mixed up balls to the wall and balls out. Balls Out is a governor running at maximum throttle, balls to the wall comes from jet fighters in Viet Nam or possibly Korea where the balls on the top of the throttle levers would touch the firewall at maximum thrust. Balls to the wall and headed for home is the phrase that comes to mind.
The engine didn't starve for oil completely, there might be a chance of repairing it, I'd check for slop in the connecting rod and proceed with that information to junk it or buy a new governor. The horses at the end are beautiful! Thanks Mustie!!!!
The concern is the dipper on the conrod, it may have plenty of oil in it but with the end broken off the dipper the oil wont be getting where in needs to be.
A rather unique engine, a Subaru OHC engine--neat to see! It has a chain operated overhead cam instead of the usual overhead valve (OHV) pushrod engines (cam located in the block) that make up the vast bulk of the small engine arena.
The water creates the jelly you found in the carburetor. I have found actual green alge growing in a carburetor bowl. I harp on everyone to drain the fuel out of your generator when not being used for long durations. I usually pull the fuel line and inject WD -40 into the carb from the fuel line, then reassemble. When you need the generator now, it will run every time. I learned this doing snowmobile repair. In the spring, I drained both carburetors and sprayed them. I also fogged the cylinders. Most owners' manuals recommend this on snow mobiles. I applied to to all my small engines during the off season.
Dan's pony's are adorable. My neighbor had some older horses where I lived20 years ago and I would feed them apples that were wormy from our tree, also cantaloupe seeds. Brings back memories of country living. Cool engine diagnostics & disassembly video. I seen the fuel additive series, the dude showed straight gas was the best.
Mustie, big cup of coffe and sunday is here.. love it! I never knew Subaru made small engines, but now I do thanks to Mustie. Keep 'em comin', Darren 😅
I like learning new things! Never knew where the phrase 'balls to the wall' came from. Always thought it was just a 80/90s slang term or something, like 'tubular'.
"Balls to the wall" is aviation lingo - full throttle on an airplane is with the control levers all the way forward, with the plastic balls on top of them close to the instrument panel. The saying related to steam engines is "balls out" - when the governor is spinning wildly and its balls are as far out as they can.
"Balls to the wall" is for aircraft. The ends of the throttle levers are ball shaped. Push them to the firewall for full throttle. "Balls out" is full tilt. When the governor was really humming the balls would be fully extended.
"Yeah, it definitely decrenated itself." "Grenaded"? I love you, man. Seriously, this is a great show. Long time follower. Remember Jimmy Payne Volkswagen from Jackson, TN? You are, indeed, a great teacher. Thank you!
Greetings from Oklahoma. I really enjoy your videos. I noticed the body hammer that you use a lot. I have one that looks exactly like it that I bought about 48 years ago when I worked in a body shop.
A for profit shop would not even take this in for service...no profit likely.But a used generator like this would be worth much more than $150 on 2Facedbook or Craigs. The mystery and possible quick fail of an expensive repair is,will the customer tell the truth about how long it revved out of control ? New 5k/6250 watt gen recoil start start at $579.00 and tax at Homie's But no more Husky (Made in China) This is a very informative video Mustie.Been here before when a laborer somehow fill the tank with white paint and then ran it. My 8HP Brigss USA Homelite also had the governor fly apart- I got it for the price of weight at the scrapyard
I started watching James Condon you tube channel, He has more than hammers and glue in his shop and stocks good parts and not junk! He is an excellent mechanic.
Always an awesome Sunday when I wake up and there's a new Mustie1 episode in my feed. Myself, I'd buy the parts and get it running. No govenor for a mini bike or go cart depending on it's HP.
The Husky generator owner made two crucial mistakes. 1) Replaced the carburetor instead of cleaning it. 2) Replaced the carburetor with one that did not interface exactly with the original so the governor could work properly, thus blowing the gear. Dipped may be able to be welded back on. Cost in parts and labor at a shop to repair would be cost prohibited in relation to value of generator. Note: Never bypass the low oil shut off sensor on a generator.
I have this exact generator. I bought it back about 2007 and have used it for a total of about 12 hours (11 1/2 of that was the week I bought it) It sat for about 3 years after that and it wouldn't start due to a gummed up carb. I cleaned that and have been babying it since then. I run it for 5 minutes every couple of months and always use non-ethanol fuel and change it every fall. Hey Mustie, if you want to pull mine apart to compare you are welcome to it. I'm not far away. LOL
I have the same one… converted to natural gas. Runs like a top. Powers my whole house during outages. No washing machines,lol, but runs the well pump just fine!
Those engines are normally pretty reliable engines. I've got the Subaru ex21 on my mini trike and I've abused it to deafh and it's still a ticking. Another great video Mustie 1.
Too bad that the governor grenaded, hope the motor will yield some spare parts in the future... 👍 Always hand-feed horses from the flat palm, had scary moment as a kid, offering an apple and the horse chewed straight through it, I could feel his teeth just missing my fingertips... 😱🐴👀
Hi Darren, the story I heard of "balls to the wall" seems a little more plausible. Originated from WW2 fighter pilots when they needed to go full speed. The throttle levers had balls on the end akin to our hot rod floor shifters. Pushing the levers towards the instrument panel would speed up the engine. Hence the expression "balls to the wall". And thanks for another great video.
Agree, balls to the wall used for throttles in airplanes and pushing the throttle against the wall for max power. I've also heard Balls Out for old steam engines, think Leno discussed it once.
Hello from Rhode island not to far away lol iv been watching you for years learned some stuff even though iv been working on cars and stuff for 40 years thanks for the videos just wanted to say hi and yes I'm subscribed have a great day my friend
When removing the carb, I always ensure not to overextended the governor arm to cause the slider to pop off or the weights to open far enough to allow that. Sticking an object so the arm does not travel back and forth while fidgeting with the linkage is a good idea. This all may have started with the carb replacement.
Good catch on the noise being governor related. The external governor shaft appeared to be quite out of adjustment. It's possible that the governor shaft had slipped into the engine too far and made contact with the oil dipper.
I know the noise and i know the struggle of launching that little red/orange needle seal across the garage with compressed air. It really sucks because usually it happens after everything is already done, and you're right about ready to start assembling it back together.
Awesome content as always..too bad it couldn't be saved. But a great trouble shooting tutorial and appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge with us.😕🛠️🔧👨🔧🔧
The old saying anything can be fixed its true with a little maguivering is it worth it who knows .Possibly fit a small fitted piece into the existing rod to kick up the oil after drilling. Drill and tap the rod vane & install small bolt with double nuts on each side you could grind the outer parts like a cup or flat to assist the oil movement.Dont think balance would matter you could even weigh the broken piece and get it close with your repair weight.Then just replace the governor parts only & back in service on the cheap,LOLL! I do it all the time.....Good Video either way like all of yours....
Since the oil splash is broken into just two pieces, maybe do a mig weld on it? A slight spacing allows the wire to be in between the pieces for full penetration via welding one spot at a time. Then a governor replace and you're in business.
Excellent video Mustie 1 :) also thought govern gear was off inside engine or bearing worn out too and hope hear want do next to also on repairs! You try save it so far!
Into the parts bin.. just hope this time next year you find two more of the same model, one with a busted gen head and one with that's ingested crap and ruined the bore... this will get them both going again!
Mine I had replaced the carb and had fire coming from the muffler . A mechanic told me being after market the carb may be jetted for a higher horse power thus to much gas . Not the first time not oem has failed me. Also check the lifter/ valve setting that'll do bad things too.