It's amazing how these old machines just keep on going, even after the hell this one has gone through. Just imagine doing the same to something modern, there'd be nothing left to restore.
Thank you so much for the love of old forgotten machines. That level of appreciation for old equipment is rare. Utmost respect for you and you could probably sell that mower to a guy named Dagwin over in Greenwich Valley. He LOVES old machinery. I bet you two would hit it off.
34:10 - 34:26 Gonna tell you a story about a foolish young man (me), who was having starter troubles with a 1978 Chevy Blazer, which happened to have one of those fancy aftermarket water pump fans with the flexible chrome blades. I'd decided to hand crank the engine forward a a little to make sure it wasn't frozen & to feel for compression. "Gee," I thought to myself, "Ignition's hot because I never shut the key off. hope the engine doesn't kick back.." About the time my brain got to the word "kick", that's exactly what happened.. I truly enjoyed having those nearly bone-deep lacerations debrided of engine grime with pressurized sanitizing solution at the ER, just prior to suturing. Make DAMN sure you tie the plugwire FAR away from the plug before installing a belt like that, and VISUALLY DEPICT that crucial step in your video and DESCRIBE it thoroughly in the audio, explaining in detail the reason. Hospital bills and healing lacerations SUCK.
The issue with pressure washing this is the amount of oil that would get washed into the ground. I decided to clean it with rags, degreaser and the air line.
@@MachineryRestorer i cleaned the bottom of my car to underseal like that, took a fair amount of time but i was concerned about trapping moisture aswell as washing away oil
I love these videos where you take an unloved piece of hardware and with a little bit of care, get them working again... its not like your restorations, its more like a message to get people to stop throwing out perfectly good machinery.
Wonderful ! ! ! Have you tried "Evap-O-Rust" ? Amazing, benign friendly cleaner for all parts. I can't add more respect to it. It really is that good. A proverbial cure in a can/bottle. PUT-PUT, Woohoo !
Is that a common thing to flood everything with oil to preserve the inside? I can kinda see a slight bit of logic behind it but it kinda seems like just more work
I think I would have coated the whole thing in engine degreaser and pressure washed everything before starting. Just to get all that crap off and make it cleaner to work on.
Hi there, I love and enjoy your channel! I have a question about one thing? I'm working and rebuilding a Old Rare Vintage 1965 Brigg's & Stratton 3.0 HP Engine. I will be Sand Blasting and Spray Painting it back to it original color. But the only issue I have is that I cannot get that stupid Starter Clutch off to get access to the flywheel? It's the one with 2 Tabs. I have a specific tool to get made and design to use with a Socket Wrench 🛠️ and Hammer for Brigg's & Stratton. Can a Drill Bit and Power Drill be able to get it off. I also have Antique Briggs & Stratton Brass Clamp that keeps the Flywheel from moving. Let me know what you suggest? Thanks 👍🏽💯!
It's funny; earlier [when it started right up and idled so smoothly], I thought *"why'd they quit making things like this?"* Then I looked at the diagram/parts list [38.09] that's laid out/printed so clearly and thought *"why'd they quit making these too?"* Oh I remember; b/c computers make everything better that's why! Try and fix some of the new engines big or small w/o a college degree and/or permission from NASA and see what happens ;) Great stuff; *well done.*
Hi, I also have an old engine (11.5 HP or 11 HP) that comes from a toro riding mower, now I have been looking for the piston rings for quite some time. There is a number on the engine but it is unknown to B-S. Could you come over and give a part number? 170707 model 5631-01 type 77112311 code I live in Belgium and have to use google translator.
Just found the channel, usually I watch Midwest truck and tractor repair (heavy machinery) or junkyard diggs (old cars). You find some interesting stuff to restore. Probably some of the stuff looks better than it was brand new 👍. Some of your terms are odd to me being I am an American. I’m not exactly sure where you are but I also watch Dr. K boogie Woogie piano. He plays in the train stations in London.
I get a little tired of the whole "abandoned" angle. You paid money for it. Nobody just throws something like this away. And these days, everybody thinks their junk is gold plated and they're trying to retire off one sale. So, how much did you give for it?
I don't know about the UK, but any machine or appliance you buy here in the US today is accompanied by a "manual" with 24 pages of warnings and maybe three pages devoted to operation and maintenance.
Used a Champion 2 on our old 3 acre plot for years and years - that size would take a long time to mow - the mower just keep on going , it was tough as old boots! - used it and an Allen Scythe (a death trap) - would cut through almost anything.!
did the previous owner fill that tank with oil on purpose to preserve this engine? the water is just a by-product ie condensation or because the cap went missing. that carb is so nice and clean even before ultrasonic cleaning :-) The bore of the engine was very good for its age :-) Never let these idle that low. i know you know why but for other people. The governor splashes oil on vital components. when it is idling that low. nothing is being lubricated properly. the rod will run dry as will the piston and bearings. The air filter was not oiled before fitting it to the mower. (these are all comments before rebuild)
What do you do with all of these machines after you restore them? And did you seriously miss an opportunity to film yourself cutting grass with the Champion wearing a vest and tie?!?
Good work! Thank you a lot! I wish you make it become a “new” one by cleaning and remove all the rust from all parts of the machine. I call it perfect satisfaction. Anyway, thank a lot for the video and your attempt to make it useful again!
Larfin over air filter. I have a ride on mower and a generator to do up. I learn a lot about working on machinery from such sites as yours. Cheers from Australia.
I find the best way to clean plastic tanks is pressure wash it out as best you can and get as much water as you can out, then bring it in the garage and leave the cap off it will eventually evaporate.
I have a question : How do lawn mowers charge the battery? My tractor only has a starter and magneto (ignition coil). Do they even charge the battery? I have an old Rally 10 hp , Briggs&Stratton engine.
My Grandad used to cut a church grave for years with one. I used to ride on the blue fibre glass bonnet at the age 3-6... Christ Was talking with my dad about it the other day since I now have a 3 year old, and he sent me your videos. In my teens tried to get it going, I think it had something wrong with it by then. I remember reading most of the manuals you show. What quality! Thanks for the video
It's funny, I have a 8 year old or so mower that's been in the shed for a year with bad gas in it, etc. Knew it was going to be a problem so tore the carb apart, cleaned, rebuilt it with home-made gaskets. It started on the first pull, and ran perfect. I was stunned....
