Signs You Have WAY Too Many Tools!!! 

All those tools and no funnel assortment.

They sell an attachment for oil bottles it's 98 cents and it has a little funnel tip that screws on to the bottle. Trust me it's a life saver for snowblowers etc. god bless

I used to clean my dad's shop every few months. it wasn't more than two months later that it didn't look like it's ever been cleaned. eventually I just quit because nobody seemed greatfull enough to really try and keep it clean and organized.

You can never have to many tools like if you agree

way too many tools? no such thing

Brand new 2018 Clark Yale Fork lift??? your creative humor is creeping out again. Learned that in Glasgow while you were in school?

i have to admit i cringed a little at how much you cranked on the spark plug on that honda generator...

Unintentionally did a chainsaw against chaps test today. All I did was lightly bump the chain against the left leg chap. Yes, the fibers instantly jammed the saw to a stop. Not as big a mess as you had, but a blessed irritation none the less. I'm sold on chaps. Much less costly than a trip to the ER, to say nothing of the pain avoided.

you know it's an american speaking when you hear the sentence "fuel is not that expensive" ahahah no criticism just saying.

What I do with those kinds of oil draining systems like the one on your small generator is to attach a male hose fitting on a small piece of clear hose and then simply screw it on to the threading on the drain and tip it over into my catch pan.

Get a vacuum oil extractor. Much easier, neater, and faster changing oil in a bunch of little engines with weird drain plug locations. No chance of a cross threaded drain plug, or having to replace crush washers. Don't have to tilt little motors on their sides and spill oil everywhere. My Subaru has a top mounted oil filter so I never have to crawl under my car to change oil.

How did you know it's raining here and I have nothing to do but watch you tube videos? !

I know how that goes. We found an amazing deal on an atv for our homestead- and I literally almost passed it up because I didn't want yet another engine to maintain, service, etc.

Hello Cody, I have a question what happened to the prandi axes and should i buy one, greetings from Germany.

20:35 I believe that’s a craftsman flathead driver.

Filling the fuel tank full (removing as much air space as possible) and adding fuel stabilizer, and draining the carb from the bottom (drain screw) is much better to avoid stale varnished fuel come next season. Fuel varnishes with oxygen, so a vented full tank with a very small air space is much better off than mostly empty tank with large air space. (Small engine / Motorcycle mechanic for 20 years) Fill the tank and drain the float bowl. Remove the battery if it has one and trickle charge during the off season. Some go further and remove the plug and fog the cyl. with WD-40 and reinstall.

Did he just roast us at the beginning of the video

One would think if you have to hire somebody to help you maintain your current lifestyle that you have too much

**Dumps the generator into the oil pan** "If it's oil or gas, I'll spill it!" **Tips generator over to get the oil out, Gas leaks out the top** HAHA. Oh too good. Good vid!

"What are you European?" Haha that's funny I enjoy that

So regarding those screw clamps that you like so much... The auto industry went away from those inferior things many years ago. Not because the constant pressure clamps were cheaper (that was just an added benefit) but because the constant pressure clamps work better! A screw clamp gets torqued once in it's lifetime and eventually due to thermal cycling and aging the hose materials shrink making that one time torque insufficient. This is why constant pressure clamps were developed. It's to reduce warranty costs. You're not alone in your dislike for them. But there are special tools available that work great with them (yeah more tools!) and quite honestly they do work better in the long run. Carry on the great work you do....

Is the firepump drained so it dont freeze and crack??

I literally choked on my coffee on the intro

perhaps laying the gen on its other side would make it easier to fill the oil on the honda ?

As a small engine mechanic, just let me thank you for using non-ethanol. Using ethanol fuel is as bad as you or me drinking arsenic.

You are lucky to have Brian, a knowledgeable hard working pleasant person who is ok spending a couple extra minutes teaching Jack some small but valuable tips.

Hi, my name is Daniel and I have a tool addiction;(

The first step is admitting you have a problem.:)

Brian getting the Honda started in 1 pull... well done!

Filling oil like on your honda 2000 is why I always save the squeeze tops off of 90wt oil bottles. I reuse them on my chain bar oil to keep from making a mess.

Hey mr wrangler star. Did you ever fix that cracked housing on that pump. If not sence you got that new welder you should give it a go.

Those Honda's are always a PITA. The only way I found to do it is empty the tank so you don't spill fuel, turn it on its side so you can fill it. Pour in the amount stated in the manual and then turn it back upright. Any extra will come out the filler and if its not enough you can tip it back up and pour in more. Also there are much better corrosion inhibitors than WD. When I was younger I worked in a bike shop whilst I was studying as an aircraft engineer. We submerged a chain in WD-40 in a pot. 2 weeks of submersion and it was rusted! ACF-50 is the ultimate, a little more expensive but worth every penny. Even used on aircraft to protect them.

Convair, an aerospace contractor, first used WD-40® to protect the outer skin of the Atlas Missile from rust and corrosion. The product actually worked so well that several employees snuck some WD-40®cans out of the plant to use at home. From wd40 website

you are wrong about not having anything better to do, I have TONS to be doing! I'm using this as an excuse to put it off for another 19 minutes......uggg...I need to get started after watching this though...LOL.

Hello Cody: What is the little length of hose/fitting you have atop the fuel cap on the Honda Generator? I am going to get the 2000 watt model (same as yours), so this was useful to see on the maintenance regimen...

next time you change oil in the generator try using a soda bottle for a funnel i believe they are the same thread

What we call the junk drawer has saved us many a time. Full oc nuts bolts and the sort

I like Honda because a few things I have that are Hondas start pretty easy to start

Great video. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

We have good old Cody back. No furious rant against Europeans today. Congrats Cody!!

"First you brought me the metric system and now you wont me to read the instructions. What are you? European?" lol some stereotypes there ;-}

you need to find a sponsor for a whole house generator

How many tolls can a man have?? n+1 always one more

He just got back from Napa.......that didn't look like wine!

Wrong you can never have to many!

Thanks for this video. You are smart to have two of you carrying on a running conversation. That makes it good on explaining "how to" ideas and instructions!

People of science use metric system, that's it

Way too many tools? You don't even have a funnel. lol

That shop is so satisfying visually.

Give Corrosion-X a try, it works better than WD-40 for rust prevention.

Actually I think if you have a lot of tools that only serve a single purpose, than you can have too many tools that done get used often. But generators, chainsaws and mowers are very handy and much needed.. so you can’t have too many :)

I also spill any oil or gas I am moving

You should look into getting car parts from rockauto.com they're stuff is way cheaper than in the stores. Bosch O2 sensors for my truck were around $150-$160 in the store and were $60 on rockauto. I could also get cheaper ones for $9! $160-$9 is a pretty big difference. Also at oreilly they'll hire anyone who speaks English. 90% have no idea what they're doing and have probably never worked on their vehicles. They may not have stuff for your equipment, but for cars they have tons of stuff.

Cody As a fellow Christian, I'm concerned. I see a growing tension in your attitude toward your viewers. Do as you will. My concern comes from love. God bless

Old fuel, I dump it in the old pickup (1997 Ford FI) truck and run it. Never had an issue with the truck doing this. Storage, I always run Ethanyl free fuel with stabilizer. You never know how long a piece of equipment may sit. If I plan on long term storage I will drain the fuel, and add a little 50/1 ethanol free 2 stroke mix with stabil in it and run it until the fuel runs out. The 2 stroke mix coats the carb with a thin coating of oil along with the internal parts of the engine (at least in theory).

Don't need lots of tools. Just the right tools.

Fuel is not expensive? Must be getting it pretty cheap over there? We are paying 4 dollars a gallon here... Id be putting that im my truck lol

I have the same Honda eu2000i generator, great little set. But it needed one modification, a way to shut the fuel off to the carb. So I purchased a quality 90 degree metal fuel cutoff valve, connected the fuel line to it, drilled the appropriate size hole in the top of the generator, installed the valve in the top of the generator case, which I like because it is easily accessible without removing the side cover. Now anytime that I am not going to be using it for awhile, I simply start it up, then once running, I shut off the fuel valve, and let the carburetor run empty. When i need it again, I turn the fuel back on, crank it a few times to get the fuel back to the carb, then it starts back up. Simple. And Yes, I also do NOT use ethanol fuel in ANY small engine. Here the only grade of fuel that doesn't contain ethanol is 93 octane premium, but its worth it. I also stabilize the fuel in my storage tank with a product called PRI-G, which is the best fuel stabilizer I have ever found. (the PRI-D for diesel is also great) So long as you add it to the fuel at least once per year, it keeps it fresh. I have used gasoline that is over 2 years old in my small engines, and the ran like I just bought the fuel that day. Plus, when I use this fuel in any of my small engines, I don't have to worry about it going bad in a month or so like it normally would. I can let it winter in them, and thats ok, they still run perfectly fine the next spring. Although I still try to install shut-off valves in most things (if they don't already have them) so i can empty the carbs for the winter, or any time they aren't going to be run for a while. Anyway, didn't mean to run on, just my 2 cents.

The Sta-bil instructions used to say 1 oz. treated 5 gallons of fuel. Did they dilute it, or just change the instructions to sell more? Wouldn't Ballistol be better for protecting the blade? I used to prefer the screw-type hose clamps, but I found a lot had the non-stainless screw. Now I find that a lot of them strip easily. I've started leaving the spring-type on hoses, and saving extras.

Im watching you making a Funnel ,I just wanted to add a tip, When you want to add bar oil to your chainsaw go to Walmart and buy the clear condiment container they come in a sixpack for about $4.00 ,they sell them in the red & yellow ones too you use for Catsup & Mustard

I concur, Australians are smart. G’day from the Land Down Under :)

I need a Bryan... Or a Brian...

love it! still need to winterize everything on our little "urban homestead" haha, anyone have any experience winterizing a boat with an in board/outboard motor and transom? If so, I'd love to hear it so we don't mess something up! so many places for water to freeze!

Shut the door get a fire going

Lol, wife says I have too many guns. Since they’re tools of defense, I must refute your premise from the get-go.😂

Small unrelated word of advice. You dont necessarily want to run any 2 cycle out of fuel ever because running it out of fuel leans it out. Runs it out of lube and gets it very hot. I have killed 2 cycle dirt bikes from running them out a few times. Melted the pistons and i know when i run my chainsaw all the way out i can smell hot aluminium from the piston.

I use cut water bottles. I also use them for caulking big openings.

Oh also, there is an adapter you can buy for the honda, that threads into the oil fill port. It gives you an extended spout so the oil can be poured out without spilling everywhere. And its easier to fill too. Also the magnetic dip stick is a good addition too. Bought both of them back a couple years ago.

Love to watch you guys... such a awesome group of people you have...great all american type family..keep em coming . Give me 5 acres and ill come work and help on the homestead for life

I've always been taught oem tension clamps are better, they apply even pressure opposed to those cheap screw clamps where they have a pinch point. That's my personal experience.

Cody I use to work for the company that makes wd-40 look on the back its says the tetrosyl address here in Manchester UK 🇬🇧 👍

Arrogant!

Why you want to drain the fuel of small engines?

I like to see when someone can take a proper care of his tools. :) Maybe because I know how satisfying is to have and use my tools in a good condition. :)

If you’re still ALS grabbed a macro drip set and cut the top off and snip the tip off the spike it’ll work as a little funnel too

I change the oil and fuel in the spring. Like you said, the most important thing is to get the fuel out. Modern gas turns into turpentine pretty fast.

actual question. could you afford to home stead and maintain like you do without youtube?

When you couldnt start the Honda gen I suggested a Denso spark plug. But no one listens to me I guess. Denso are really good spark plugs.

I'm getting ready for winter here in Northern Ontario (St. Joseph Island). Wet and windy weather ..

After watching this video, i am quite sure that id buy any used engine from cody with full confidence that it was maintained.

Too many tools ? Only if you have triplicate and quadruplicates of the same ones ! IMHO, straight, non-detergent oil in small engine is not worth the effort of trying to locate it ! Modern, API type SM or SN, 10W-30 is fine. Any brand (𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡). If the engine is going to be run in cold weather, use 5W30 or even 5W20. Severe cold (𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤 0𝐹) calls for 0W20. Fluid Film is even better than WD40 but a lot more expensive.

oh my god, you have snow in your country.... in mine we still go out with a T-Shirt and skinny Shorts :D

Dear Mr. Wranglerstar , I enjoyed seeing your fall “tune up”. Thank you sir. Knowing that winter will soon drive you indoors for more “workshop episodes, I’m wondering if you’ve ever seen traditional New England wooden boat building. I encourage you and your viewers to consider Louis Souzarde and his “Tips from a Shipwright” (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rUnj3moDFFQ.html). Like you, he’s the bomb! MAC, Nashville.

I have to disagree with draining fuel. In all my gas powered equipment I drain the fuel and add it to the main gas can and mix Stabil fuel stabilizer. This includes chainsaw, weed wackers, snowmobile in summer, lawnmowers, snowblowers everything gas. Add the new fuel with stabilizer, run the equipment for 2-3min and you're done. When you drain the fuel you introduce air into the system, which can and will start the corrosion process. I have used Stabil Stabilizer for 10/15yrs with great results. Oh ya I live in Canada where everything freezes lol. Peace

now YOU made me realize I also have TOO MANY ENGINES !! - so now goes WET WEEKEND -to maintain my ELDERLY QUALITY tools -where others buy NEW units made to last ONE year-then replaced AGAIN ~and AGAIN ~ ~ ~ ~

You're in the infancy stage of tool collecting my good man.. When you have 50-75 hammers. 300+ screwdrivers, A dozen drills that work & are 100% = Got you there.. No Genesis fire starters You've got me on small engines by a few + chainsaws.. I'll have to fix that..

Up here in Calgary a bit north of you we got our first real bite of winter the last few days...cold and windy and about 10 inches of snow...YUCK !!!!!!! Hope it skips you guys!!!! PAT IN CALGARY

Hi Cody, I stopped using WD40. Instead, I use Ballistol, it's much better. Maybe it's interesting for you, since you already use it for your chisels. Meanwhile, Ballistol is also available in spray cans. Greetings from Germany :)

Norm Larsen, founder of Rocket ChemicalCompany, is considered the original founder of WD-40," according to wd40.com. Larsen aimed to develop a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for use in the aerospace industry. He succeeded at the goal, Water Displacement, on the 40thattempt, hence the name

Hello Cody and family, I thought it might be a good idea to mention to Always Always Always Remove Any Spark Plug Wire, when working on any small engine. Especially if you are working near the blade. One careless spin of that blade, and you are missing some fingers or worse, if it decides to start, if you do not. Also, Cody try screwing a 2 inch long piece of pipe in that generator drain to help not make such a mess. I enjoy the videos!!! Have a Great Day!

Please don’t find my question rude because I’m curious as I plan on trying to manage my money to get a shop and equipment similar to your setup it’s just stunning. How do you afford on this? I know a bit about your background and RU-vid obviously, but did you make a ton of money before firefighting or something? How can you afford your armory all this equipment all your tools and toys? Man it’s great I’m very happy for you it’s amazing and it’s fun to dream about having all these amazing things. Just curious if you’re just super good with managing money or how you got here? I know this is a personal question I’m just wondering if the average guy can get to this level shop and equipment just by managing money well etc... thanks for all you do I love the channel

My Dad was never into letting use equipmentlike that. I was over a friends house and mowing his lawn with a garden tractor. The tractor stopped moving, so we tried to figure out what went wrong. My Dad said, that what you get for letting him use your stuff. What ended being wrong with the tractor? It was a key, getting sheared in the wheel! It was so simple to fix. My Dad was always critical, but since I am a Christian, I loved him, until the day he died. My Grandpa was critical of my Dad, so my Dad was critical of me. Sad my Dad died not knowing God as his savior. I'm envious of you and your son relationship and wish I had that with my Dad. I love watching your channel and learn a lot from it. Thank you!!

Seafoam will also stabilize fuel.

I’ve always found if an old lawn mower, generator, two-stroke gas powered tool, etc starts taking multiple pulls, it’s usually bad/old sitting fuel in the carb, or the spark plug needs to be replaced. I’ve saved myself and neighbors from having to buy brand new mowers after the old one “quits startling” by buying a $8-9 dollar or so new spark plug😂

Brian is good for Cody to have around, "you should never be in a hurry to do anything" and "you never know it will work if you don't try", good reminders. He also reads those funny numbers. Cody, this should help you to know if it is your spark plug that is the problem, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hnd7P7O_vEQ.html, you can also find what ohm readings are for your respective equipment magnetos, to rule them out or find them to be the problem with a non-start. online. This way you don't throw away plugs or change mags that are good, still change the plug and if the old one does tests good keep it for a spare as new plugs often go bad. Australia, smart? They use that metric system, don't they? (making friends on two continents!)

Pans around to $5,00,000,000 worth of equipment. Host says "Please help me" ACTUAL ME: i HAVE $43.72 IN MY BANK ACCOUNT. Sure, Bro. Since you're in such dire need.

Since we don’t have anything better to do than watch You Tube videos? Few things are better. Between You Tube and Amazon there is not much that can’t be done. At 62 years old, I just wish the combination happened 50 years ago. Great videos, thanks.

@wranglerstar - just my 2 cents. If you read the instructions that came with that battery it would have said leave the vent caps off for the first charge. Lol. I’ve had negative experiences with emptying my gas tanks. I personally just use stabil all year round then do a winter mix for storage. I’ve had carb seals dry out and leak as well as float stick when left without gas. A great winter project for jack is to go through grandpa’s bolt bins and sort for faster access. Especially those priceless items. Take care. Be well. God bless.

Despite what anybody thinks, and contrary to the title, THERE ARE NO SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE TOO MANY TOOLS. Anyone who thinks other wise has been talking to my wife.

I know one should not be jealous about other people's belongings, but every time you grab your grandfathers bolt boxes i can't but be a little envious. Now i will say that my grandfather had the exact same thing, be it on a much smaler scale (he wasn't a mechanic), and those served me very well during my childhood days making all sorts of nonsense. Unfortunately his stuff is almost run out (think the only things left are some actually hardened nails, and maybe a couple screws or bolts, which still prove to be very useful and i treat them a lot more special than in my childhood days). Now luckily I noticed how useful this stuff was and i tend to now save all sorts of this stuff myself, really good habit i think.