I understand some of the criticisms but it’s called making the best of what you’ve got . In the USA , Europe etc this piece of kit would just be thrown away but in other poorer countries that’s not an option , everything mechanical has to used until it’s totally unrepairable . For little to no money this guy has given this generator a new lease of life . Well done mate , I applaud you .
I live in the uk . Love videos like this . I get old Generators mowers etc and get them running again . It's true we live in a throw away society these days . Not great is it .
You do a great job. I buy and repair generators here in the US, and then I sell them for a profit. I like your method for removing the rotor. Thank you.
Dan Hard, I'm sure his torque specs are perfectly fine. I really like his attention to detail. He clearly is very talented at restoration. You should check out some of his other videos. You may learn something from him. I did.
Oh my goodness it seemed like this generator had over a 1000 parts! Your workmanship on this machine truly shined! Plus a Beautiful paint job!! You are a true craftsman! Brilliant job on this restoration! 👍🏻❤️😊🛠
A very simple engine to repair. OHV, everything easy to uninstall and take apart. Good job on replacing the ball bearing. Robin EY18 is now on my wish-list. Such a simple, maintenance-friendly design.
There's a saying in my family, "if you see something nice n rusty, don't be afraid to get your hands dirty"..just fix it up!..awesome job on this generator👍
People who's asking about ring and everything, did you see how dead that thing was? I don't care what method did he use the man is a genuis. Bravo again my friend I respect you.
Here's a trick for making perfect gaskets. Cut the gasket shape really vaguely and without any holes. It should overlap the entire surface that you're covering. Then, apply your gasket sealer to the edge, making sure you're got full coverage. Wait for it to dry, then take razor and cut out using the metal edge as a guide. You'll end up with a perfect gasket!
This is one of the finest rebuilds I have seen in a long time. I have only 2 things I didnt see, one was checking the ring gap and the other was knowing which spring was intake and exhaust, otherwise great job.
Bravo on all your efforts. You've done a very nice job on cleaning and repainting - looks great. One question, though: since you tore the whole thing down completelly, why did you not press out and replace the two ball bearing races that support the crankshaft in the engine, one at the front of the case that presses out, and the other in the removable back plate that likewise presses out? They're standard bearings if it's a Robin engine, and about $6 apiece at Commercial Bearing, BC Bearing, or Princess Auto (since you're in Saskatoon).. The ball races do not respond well to being flushed with de-greaser and then not being re-packed with grease, if you absolutely have to re-use them. Princess Auto sell a cheap bearing race packing tool for a few bucks, and the genuine Lisle bearing grease packing tool for less than $10. The bearings themselves can be pressed out with pieces of wooden dowel and a vice, press, or even a deep c-clamp, which can be borrowed from an auto parts store and is made for reaching around things like the crankcase. I have a `949-1950 Onan single-cylinder generator that runs quiet and smooth as butter, since it only runs at 1800 RPM. It puts out 1 KW at 120 VAC continuous. Very heavy, but built to last, and it has. The engine crankcase has Timken roller bearings pressed in (if the manual is accurate). If no press or similar device can be had, the bearings can be tapped out (very gently) after heating the area of the crankcase around the bearing with a torch to expand the housing. Unlike some of the "used and throw away" cheaper Briggs & Stratton (and other) engines, Robin in Britain made the engines like you have there to last. Robin were still in business as of a few years ago.
I have seen a few times where " Sunny Paint remover" is used....I'm not sure that you are putting it on thick enough.....but I have never seen it work very well
I have been watching a lot of restoration videos lately. Regardless of the techniques or technology, I always have the same question. HOW THE HELL DO YOU REMEMBER HOW TO PUT IT ALL BACK TOGETHER?????
video recorded reverse engineering really, just keep it tidy and don't make a mess or lose things, they all somehow come together in the end, if or when you're stuck you just go back and watch how you dismantled it in the first place.
Talk about a brake down 👍 should last one more life time... well done ... still not sure why two fill ups in one tank .. I assume it’s a split tank gas and Diesel ?
Hi I just got a Robyn Dy 42 diesel generator, it works generating but is incredibly LOUD, does ANYONE know if this is the exhaust? It's a well used machine. It has the same exhaust as this one
enjoy watching you guys very much, one thing bothers me a bit tho and that is HEALTH @ SAFETY doesn't seem to matter much with you.Stay safe with what you do ok.
Interesting...why were there two different fluids put in the gas tank...isn't that a regular briggs and stratton 4 stroke? What was the red fluid put in the crankcase...transmission fluid (never seen oil red before) either way...much prettier and it runs...great job
Robin Engines were part of Subaru at one time, not sure if they still are. Saw Made In Japan on one ID Plate. You are right though, looked a lot like a Briggs engine..clone perhaps?
@@GrandsonofKong The copy-cat days of Japan are loooooong gone. Right after WW2 actually. Now they don't need to copy anything, especially motors or engines ! And great ones at that ! They were the first ones to machine their engines to a mirror finish, very tight and precise tolerances. Not exactly like our famous "good enough" small blocks V8s !
Did you guys noticed that he uses no power bolt drivers nor power screwdrivers all by hand rachets and wrenches👍.... he rebuilt the engine with new piston rings
