Two Junkyard Champion Generators - Scrap Metal? 

Hi James....you are more than welcome. So awesome to see the carb go to excellent use. Another job well done. 👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂

Hey James, I am a champion authorized service center. Always wanted to upload videos that’s what brings me here. Anyways on champions website. Is very helpful, they give you access to torque specs on everything. Also, ever come a time you need parts, champion has very affordable parts and will even sometimes send you the part for free. Customer service is outstanding I hear. As for warranty the standby there warranty as these units were probably in for warranty somewhere and someone didn’t know what they were doing and champion probably gave the customers brand new replacements. The biggest problems with champion generators, is there valves/cylinder heads. The frozen valve you experienced is 100% noticed by champion. And is an issue they’re aware of. I have 7 on my work table right now and 5out of 7 have this exact problem. Love the content brotha, very informative for the viewers. Outstanding

My neighbor when I was a kid (Bill Turner) use to pickup all kinds of two stroke engines from Ventura County land fill and put them back in working order. His class at local community college was always highly attended. Great memories of seeing him tinker like you do in his garage shop. WW2 machinist mate. RIP to a great generation

Man you're so lucky. I can't even pick up a busted drill from our scrap bins let alone two almost new gennies.

So much respect for someone who can reverse our disposable society. Really great stuff.

I was curious of how many generators people were selling in my area for cheap on marketplace and CL after watching many of your videos for the past few months , and i was surprised of just how many , my wife is alittle upset with me now our porch and garage is full of non working generators lol , you have inspired me to do the same , buy cheap , sell for a profit , but my biggest score was a generac 10000 exl generator for $75 bucks running , but needed a carb and battery , ( im keeping that one ) but thanks for you videos , many people plus me love them

James is becoming a High-Roller! Taking bigger risks on mystery machines. Many of us "Fixers" take risks on unknown stuff...... sometimes victory is SWEET... .other times, hours of work leave us with what we started with.

Great job James, love to see equipment getting fix, crazy to think this equipment would’ve been crushed if not for you!!!

James, nice to see how you manage tools and parts! So calm and acurate movements, like a surgeon! Congrats from Brazil!

I love that you rescue old generators and give them a new lease on life. And a good side income. If I’m in a need of a good used generator depending on shipping cost someday I know who to check on. I enjoy your videos and have a Blessed One Sir.

DAMMIT JAMES!!!! I made it almost to the end thinking “James haven’t used any tools I don’t have”. Then you broke out the Klein tools crimper. Now I got to go to Amazon!!! Nice save. That champion cleaned up like a champ.

I sure wish I had the skills and knowledge that you have about small engines/generators. You’re videos have definitely pointed me in the right direction and have helped me repair my personal generator. Thank you so much for doing these videos and I wish nothing but the best for you. Thank you sir.

Excellent score and an even better skill set! Thanks for taking us along, I appreciate the tutelage.👍🏼👍🏼

James ive watched you from the beginning and you've come a long way. But I'm elated that your slow, sure and even style has remained the same. I feel your RU-vid future is bright. Thanks for all the hard work. You deserve all the great things coming your way.

Mr Condon, I absolutely love your videos, record them all for future use, as limited internet where I live. don't see how anyone could give a thumbs down.

Awesome find on the two generators! As usual, great video. I always take away a nugget of information I didn’t know previously. Thank you for creating these videos.

I think the way you work and think things through is great, I always learn something

You are such a gentle mechanic. Very civilised.

Awesome job Sir. I found your video very enlightening and educational. I really appreciated you going through your every step while working on the equipment. Thank you and look forward to seeing more of your videos.

I really like your attention to details and clarity of your camera work! Another great video!

Mr. Condon, thanks to your videos my Generator is running beautifully!!! Hasn’t run for three years, I FIXED IT! Thank you jim

Skilful fix and first-rate video. Wish I had small engine repair and engineering skills. You are gifted.

Appreciate all the hard work you do in fixing and videography.

@James Condon Thanks for being my morning entertainment while I get to enjoy my coffee and watch the world go by. Another great video, Sir. As I've stated before, I get the best of both worlds - enjoying watching you bring back the dead to life without my back and knees enduring the agony and pain. Thanks again, can't wait for the second video. PS, I love how PBlaster works but man does that stuff stink...and linger.

Procedure well-explained, close to surgical! A pleasure to watch and experience.

What a great find. I never seem to find deals like that. Thanks for saving another piece of machinery. Thanks for the video.

Nice work bringing that generator back to life, nice save from the scrapyard, great work!

Great Job James, always good to see a generator live another life.

Hard to believe that machine was headed for scrap. Looks brand new and now works like it. Great job.

Amazing job! Can't wait to see what the other one does with your magic.

It's relaxing to watch you go through these engines.

I know more about generators thanks to your videos. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and publish the videos, I learn and have fun watching them. Thank you very much. HAPPY FATHERS DAY !!! 🙂🙂🙂

The zen of generator repair. Very calming to watch.

Great work, I learn something new every time.

Of all the times I've watched you lap valves and seen your difficulties with the suction cup popping off, I've just noticed the difference from when I was the valve lapper back in the 70's: you don't have a spring under the valve to pop it up to change lapping position. Always happy to see items salvaged and often for use.

So much of learning from your videos James. Thanks a lot for all those details.

10:38 You can also use a wood stick or dowel.

Fantastic detail. And, I like the pace of your videos... almost meditative...

Wow! That was a great save. Very helpful. Thank you.

I have learned a lot from just watching James ,I would not be afraid to tackle one of these myself now ,I do have a extensive electrical background ,I like the solution to the surging problem drill out the mail jet .

Nice find, great fix. Thanks for the video.

I take great pleasure watching you use a torque wrench with such consistency, a real crimping tool, and your attention to detail. I wish I was more consistent.

These generators work great and with minimal seasonal maintenance start up with no problems. Great to have one of these to keep your water pump, freezer and fridge running if ever at a loss of power!

As usual fantastic job fixing this generator. Great job and thanks for the video.

Great video and great job. I love it when I see someone like yourself take an rescue something like that that was considered junk and you saved it. Society has become so wasteful in these modern times. It seems like nobody bothers to attempt to work on things anymore.

Hello James. I found this year-old video. Good job and luck on this one. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

Great valve lesson Doc., that will be a nice generator for someone.

I love it when things are done exactly properly that's what I'm into and I see you cover that down to a science

Hi James. I am not mechanically inclined but I do have one of these generators, and it runs. Nice to know that Honda parts fit if needed down the road. Good videos, Thank You!

Love your videos. I learn so much just watching you do what you do...

Great video! Truly bringing them back from the dead!

You're a good teacher and instructor. Thanks.

I've got one I've had for 5 years, great working unit and works flawlessly

Great video! Loved hearing the wind chimes too!

Excellent and inspiring work sir! Thanks... was feeling $75 each was a lot for those. Boy was I wrong.

As always, enjoyed the visit.

Great attention to detail! Great work!

A simple repair! Great job as usual!

Great save!!! Looking fwd to what you will do to the other one....Hope it is salvageable... Always enjoy your video's.... Thanks!!!

Great job man! I love doing that sort of thing, waaayyy too much stuff thrown out with very little wrong with it.

Omg thank you!! I live off grid in a tiny house and have a generator bone yard accumulating. Today I opened up the valves on my 4000W Champion that has low hours but no compression. Low and behold the exhaust valve doesn’t close due to some type of buildup. Going to order a new carb etc and hopefully it works after a good cleaning.

Thanks for video's - almost always learn something here James ...

great job James another good one this week

Man... Vids like this make me wanna get into small engine/generator repair for fun. So cool. Also - we need a video on how to score busted gens like all the ones you work on!

Saved from the crusher! Nice work as usual, great work and editing👍

always some interesting technical stuff, thanks !

Great score for $75/ea! Love it when valves fix compression problems too! Thing was in stupid good shape as well. Way to save it and make some $ too. Excellent as always and appreciate the time and effort that you put into your channel. Keep em coming for us please!

Runs like a champ!

Enjoyed watching your skills. Thanks for sharing..

Awesome find & repairs.

This and the second video are awesome. Thank you for these... Though I have no trouble yet with my Generac, it's nice to know what things to look for that are common when they don't work or work wrong. :)

I love to see you using a torch wrench for.the bolts ! You hardly see it on other shows snapping a bolt is a nightmare! Usuly a wrench and pipe on the handle! Is the norm ! Great show !

That one looks fairly new to have a stuck valve. But your videos are so good I can watch them all day.

The paintwork on both of them looked brand new. Good Job there James.

Great 👍🏻 videos Congratulations on getting the generator going

thank you I never knew about that tip " try to rotate the valve after lapping" and I have been lapping valves for over 60 years

Another amazing job

Brilliant!! Really enjoy your vids.

Congrats on your find their good generator's I have a Dewalt 4000 generator I use every weekend at my camp site , I really wish I would've found something like that great to have extra parts you never know when you're going to need them

Great find.... Thanks for the video I really enjoy them....

When you were installing the new carb you can see the frequency adjusting screw. It is painted yellow. I have one of these generators and I wondered why the frequency was high so I called Champion and that was the answer I got! Good luck love your channel!! Nice crimping pliers!!

Beautiful generator there James and great work 😊

Genius……Thank you for your time ❤

Awesome find! Been keeping my eye out for a generator that'll power my welder but they don't come up all that often here lol

I am a generac installer electrical contractor I love your vids looking for working when I can’t do installs anymore. I went to harbor freight and bought a wire crimper for replacing golf cart wires and ordered crimp ends from amazon you can replace with any size wire as long as you have correct ends. I am looking at gen repair and golf cart repair as a hobby for retirement I am 55 now please keep up the educational vids thank you

Nice job , thanks for sharing

I had a junked old 3500 Champion I got running. A storm knocked out power for a week and I loaned it to a family that dodnt have a generator. They ran it for a week straight and saved their food. can't ask for more than that out of an old machine!

Amazing work. I love watching your videos, it turned into a new hobby for me lol 😂

Brilliant. Thank you. Craig

Runs very well even without the servo and electric choke very nice @32:14 @James Condon

I have the dual fuel 100155 that is new unused, never had gasoline put in it that works perfect but I do run it on propane every few months. I enjoyed watching this video as it provides more insight to my generator.

I found an older version in the trash of a mechanic shop around 2015. They said no compression so I instantly checked the valves and sure enough it was stuck open from sitting for a long time and the rocker was off. 5 minutes later I had a working generator I used through hurricane ian and Irma. I didn't have to take the head off though. Very quite compared to other brands.

Have the same generator, died the other day during major storm. Pretty sure exhaust valve stuck same as that one. I bought a new one because no time to work on it and power was out but I will get it going and sell it. I've had it 8 years and always ran great. Got around 200 hours on it. Good video, enjoyed

Well done learned a lot

Great job James

Another great video Jim.

The Bob Ross of generator repair. Happy little generators.

Another great success. 👍

Nicely done!

Hello James. An other great job for a unit that was about to meet its fate👍👍👍👍