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How to Replace Front Wheel Bearings Chinese Quad Bike
Today I demonstrate how to replace the front wheel bearings on a Chinese Quad Bike. This procedure will be similar on many different vehicles. I also show how to find the correct replacement bearing.
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Chinese Quad Bike Replace Chain Adjustment
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Today I show how to remove and reinstall the drive chain tension adjustment devices on my Chinese Quad Bike. At the end I also show how to tighten up a loose rear wheel. The bike was making a clunking sound as the chain tries to ride off the front sprocket.
Toyota 45 Series Clutch Slave Cylinder Replace and Bleed
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Today I show how I replaced the clutch slave cylinder on my 40-45 series Landcruiser. Many different models will have a very similar procedure. Steps include Removal, Replacement, Bleeding the Lines and a quick Test Drive. This was done in the confines of my tractor shed with out the use of jacks or stands.
Vacuum Pump Brake Bleed Fail Followed by Success with the Traditional Method
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Firstly don’t try this yourself unless you are comfortable with the procedure. If you have any doubt just get a mechanic to do it for you. Today I try a new vacuum pump designed specifically for bleeding brakes. If you are considering buying one of these you may want to watch this video first! I fail with the vacuum pump and then succeed with the good old two person and brake pedal method. Perh...
Line Trimmer Seized - Stihl FS 260C
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Here is a demo of how I replaced the piston, rings and gudgon pin on my Stihl FS 260C Line Trimmer. I'm sure many other makes and models will be similar. The engine appears to be locked up and the pull cord only comes out a few inches. The engine was run with out enough two (2) stroke oil. "That will do" didn't do :) I show how to install the rings on the new piston without a ring expander and ...
Replace Steel Hydraulic Line in My Tractor (Demo /How To)
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Big John my John Deere 1640 Tractor sprang a hydraulic leak while Mrs Shed was out slashing the paddock. After finding an original part from John Deere I demonstrate how to remove the faulty pipe and replace it with a brand new one. I ran into a few difficulties along the way but it came good as new.
Chinese Quad Bike Runs for a while then Misses and Stalls
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Today I show how to fix a quad bike that cold starts ok but has problems after only a few minutes. It will keep running with the choke half on.
Tractor Runs Then Stalls or Won't Start at All John Deere 1640
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I'm having a problem with Big John, my John Deere 1640 Diesel Tractor. It starts then stalls after a few seconds then won't start again for about half an hour. I like the surprised look on his face. Always makes me think it's a bit of a Barn Find even if it is in my own barn. :) Included is a description of how to Remove and disassemble the diesel lift pump Install a replacement diesel lift pum...
Drive Belt Problem, Can't Move or Drive Forwards or Backwards. John Deere Mower / Lawn Tractor D110
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Mrs Shed was out mowing sticks today and she calls out. "Won't Move" I had to tow her out of the woods back to the work shop with the Quad Bike. Today I show you how I easily solved the problem by removing the mower deck putting the mower up on car stands and find the broken part(s). Your exact problem may differ but this video should point you in the right direction.
Raspberry Pi Pico - LORA Remote Gate Monitor
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Here is a description of how to make two Raspberry Pi Pico systems with an attached LORA WAN module to communicate wirelessly over huge distances. These are configured to operate peer to peer so they don't need to connect to the Lora Wan Network. One device is attached to my front gate and it can communicate with a device 300m away in my house. When the gate is opened it sends a JSON formatted ...
Restore Broken Japanese Chisel (How To)
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Today I'm fixing a Japanese Chisel with a huge chunk out of the cutting edge. I demonstrate how to set the tool up in my grinder then how to make a jig to hold most standard chisels. Following the grinding process I show how to wet stone the surfaces, hone and lap back to the original finish. It comes out sharp as can be :) Careful you could take an eye out with one of these :) Chapters 00:00 I...
Saw Roller Stand, No Weld!
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In today's video I show you how I made an adjustable Saw Stand with a Roller on top from offcuts and old junk I had lying around the workshop. This is used to support the work piece on my horizontal bandsaw.
Chinese Quad Bike Worn Out Bearings / Back Axle Replacement
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My 200cc Honda clone motor bike has been making a clunking noise for a while. I suspected it was the chain and sprocket but the problem turned out to be a shot bearing in the back axle. I show how it comes apart and how to replace the axle assembly with an eBay "special" Same procedure to replace the bake disk Same procedure to replace the rear chain sprocket. If I had of know that was all that...
Teach your dog a new trick!
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Teach your dog(s) fruit names. These are just the ones that come to mind I'm sure they remember more that I have forgotten about. :) Banana Pear Plumb Apple Mango Blueberries Strawberry Nectarine Peach (Grapes are no good for dogs) You can see they wait patiently knowing what is coming up. Start off with only one and say the name. When you introduce a new one they know it must be "that" one. Be...
Replace Thermostat Chinese Quad Bike + Oil Change
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Replace Thermostat Chinese Quad Bike Oil Change
What is hidden inside this piece of wood?
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What is hidden inside this piece of wood?
How to Test an Angle Plate for Square
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How to Test an Angle Plate for Square
Bench Vice Repair P2 Did We Save it?
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Bench Vice Repair P2 Did We Save it?
Bench Vice Repair, Can we save this nice little vice?
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Bench Vice Repair, Can we save this nice little vice?
How to “Part Off” in a Lathe
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How to “Part Off” in a Lathe
Hydraulic Bottle Jack Fix
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Hydraulic Bottle Jack Fix
How to Make a 45 Degree Chamfer Tool for a Lathe, The Old School Way
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How to Make a 45 Degree Chamfer Tool for a Lathe, The Old School Way
How to Grind a Metal Lathe Turning and Facing Tool by Hand Old School
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How to Grind a Metal Lathe Turning and Facing Tool by Hand Old School
How to Sharpen Planer / Jointer Blades
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How to Sharpen Planer / Jointer Blades
How To Sharpen a Drill by Hand
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How To Sharpen a Drill by Hand
Using a Forge to Recreate a Coach / Carriage Bolt Head for my 1884 Horse Cart - First Attempt
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Using a Forge to Recreate a Coach / Carriage Bolt Head for my 1884 Horse Cart - First Attempt
Completing the Fire Poker
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Completing the Fire Poker
How I Made a Fire Poker Handle
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How I Made a Fire Poker Handle
How to Cut a Metric Thread on an Imperial Lathe For a Fire Poker
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How to Cut a Metric Thread on an Imperial Lathe For a Fire Poker
What are Back Gears and How to Use them
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What are Back Gears and How to Use them

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  • @user-rc2vw4po9w
    @user-rc2vw4po9w День тому

    😊

    • @user-rc2vw4po9w
      @user-rc2vw4po9w День тому

      Thank you for tips

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed День тому

      I’m glad you got something out of it. I hope you have the confidence to replace the bearings on your bike now. Always a good feeling when you fix stuff yourself! Thanks for commenting Dave

  • @greenh7181
    @greenh7181 13 днів тому

    When Stanley says non repairable they mean it

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 13 днів тому

      More to the point Stanley’s quality control has gone down the toilet. My other Stanley tape is 40 years old. 🤠 Thanks for commenting!

  • @graemepotts-iv1gb
    @graemepotts-iv1gb 19 днів тому

    What actually caused the difficulty with pulling the cord at the start of the video which seems to have been remedied by the end of it?...my faithful 009L has suddenly developed the same problem 🙁

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 19 днів тому

      I think I decided in the finish that this saw was simply hard to pull or had high compression. It’s not my saw so I didn’t have the “before shot” to compare. Sometime you pull things apart and when you put them together again the problem is solved. Sorry I don’t have the golden nugget for you.

    • @graemepotts-iv1gb
      @graemepotts-iv1gb 19 днів тому

      @@DavoShed thanks for your prompt reply Davo...I enjoyed your excellent video which has inspired me to tackle my collection of "dead" chainsaws ....

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 19 днів тому

      @@graemepotts-iv1gb I remember watching a video from a guy called donyboy who said something about the pull cord being hard to pull out. Check out my chain saw sharpening video. They cut like new after that 🤠

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 16 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/k7iuY28eMeM/v-deo.htmlsi=6G4QoBzORSbyms6C UA-cam recommended this video to me. Probably should have been to you 🤠 You might get something out of it. Dave

  • @havannaGS
    @havannaGS Місяць тому

    Thank you for showing the spring position at 30:12 I gave my 009 to my neighbour for inspection who took it apart and lost this particular spring to never be found. Now, 5 years later I found time for repair. Just wanted to make sure where its position is.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      Well done! Good feeling to finally sort out those jobs. I have a few of them in the back of the shed🤠

  • @RalfyCustoms
    @RalfyCustoms Місяць тому

    G'day Dave, stumbled on your channel and love it mate, just subbed 👍 I have the same Atlas and I'm head over heals with it, I've got a full set of change gears and use it for 99% of my single point threading, its a lovely bit of kit

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      Fantastic. I’m a Fitter and Turner from the 80’s so old school machinists taught me. Let me know if you have any questions. I love making old tools work again. Mine was mostly complete but so dirty it wouldn’t move. I’ve found a face plate and a milling attachment for it. I try and make replacement parts when possible. Thanks for saying Hi 🤠

  • @Mike-vo8nk
    @Mike-vo8nk Місяць тому

    She gone to the shops and isn’t coming back I reckon

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      That’s it exactly! Ella is our other horse and Mrs Shed had taken her for a ride around the paddock. I could see Indy was going to “Give her a call”. I didn’t have to wait long. 🤠

  • @faikdalipi6901
    @faikdalipi6901 Місяць тому

    for 250cc

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 28 днів тому

      Is that a question?

  • @faikdalipi6901
    @faikdalipi6901 Місяць тому

    how can l get it

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      I just took some basic measurements with a tape measure then searched for “Rear Axel Chinese Quad Bike Honda Clone 200cc” Or something like that. Obviously change the words to suit your bike. If you don’t get any many results change the words a bit. It’s a bit of a risk getting the right one but ask questions to the seller if you’re not sure. I think I found mine on eBay. I think I mentioned at the end of my video that I didn’t actually need to replace the whole axel, I could have just replaced the bearings. It would have been about the same amount of work. I have also just changed the front bearings. That video is ready to edit and I’ll publish soon. Good luck David

  • @stevenaardweg4903
    @stevenaardweg4903 Місяць тому

    Great overview of the ignition system! Thanks😊

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      Your welcome I’ve been thinking of doing the next one in the sequence. Cranks but still no start.

  • @markkyy59
    @markkyy59 Місяць тому

    Made in Ballarat Australia simple engines to work on my grandfather had one is fsrm in shearing shed to run the shearing gear hand the instructions book to set magnito points to width of two razor blades as most farmers had simple tools and no feeler to gauges

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      It’s a great little engine. I am planning to run a power hacksaw with it. I found a copy of the original manual

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 Місяць тому

    What if your distributor only has a Positive wire? My Honda S600 only has the Positive wire & no Negative wire!

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      Off the top of my head the negative is usually the housing of the distributor. That is if the negative cable of your battery is connected to the frame of the vehicle. Some older cars were positive ground. Check out your battery to see where the cables go. I’d have to rewatch my video to see what I did as it was a few years ago now.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      I just played the video again and I see my distributor does indeed have a negative wire. So all I can suggest is you do more research on exactly how your distributor is meant to be connected. Good luck, it’s likely to be grounded along with everything else. Let’s face it there has to be a negative in there somewhere 🤠

  • @dreamsuccess7431
    @dreamsuccess7431 Місяць тому

    Awesome video, shows proper clarity of what needs to be done. Thank you so much…. Greatly appreciated 👍

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      Thanks for letting me know you got something out of it. I feel like I’m talking Tax to myself sometimes 🤠 Hope you fixed your tap without calling a plumber!

  • @gottobemcneedy9402
    @gottobemcneedy9402 Місяць тому

    Very good Mate

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      Glad you are working on your own stuff. Can be quite satisfying 🤠

  • @deskmat9874
    @deskmat9874 Місяць тому

    Funny because I have einhell batteries which look identical to this one you have and also have the exact same issue of just 2 batteries with slightly lesser voltage than the rest and the charger just straight up refuses to fix that

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      There could be something wrong with the actual cell. Sorry I can’t be of more help

  • @EitriBrokkr
    @EitriBrokkr Місяць тому

    Do you know how to grind a tool for truing up a center drill hole? I've heard it done, but I've never seen it.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed Місяць тому

      You could do it with a chamfer tool like this one, just grind it to 30 deg instead of 45 deg. I think I have seen Abom79 true up a Center with a tiny boring bar with the compound slide set to 30 deg Abom has a lot of videos to sift through 🤠 You could grind a small boring bar from HSS fairly easily as it would not need to be very long. Just make sure you support your workpiece well with a steady rest if you can. Good luck and thanks for commenting. Dave

  • @andrewlambert1445
    @andrewlambert1445 2 місяці тому

    Glad UA-cam recommended your channel. Great stuff. Thanks 😊

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 2 місяці тому

      Not my best video but difficult to film in the dark under my old car. Glad you got something out of it. I generally film stuff I like doing not simply try to feed the YT algorithm. Thanks for commenting!

  • @brenohighland3259
    @brenohighland3259 2 місяці тому

    its running rich just like mine

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 2 місяці тому

      Well lean is worse than rich 🤠 I showed you mine now you show me yours I promise I’ll give you a thumbs up 🤠

  • @brenohighland3259
    @brenohighland3259 2 місяці тому

    ua-cam.com/video/kTDoPhMrrHI/v-deo.html thinking of selling mine

  • @brenohighland3259
    @brenohighland3259 2 місяці тому

    my one plays up like this as well theres a little ball bearing in a tube iin the fuel tank 0i think its to small

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 2 місяці тому

      This was literally the very first time I started it. A while ago now but I think I was missing a spring under that knob to provide friction and stop the knob from turning due to vibration of the engine. There is a second video that shows me recording the RPM with one of those laser things. I have been procrastinating hooking this engine up to a power hacksaw to do some actual work 🤠 I need to gear it down from 900 rpm to about 60. Why not record your engine on your phone and show everyone how it runs. ua-cam.com/video/87iM0Rwju68/v-deo.htmlsi=TAOhupwk8GfVeYH4 Dave

  • @Deadlyk9unit
    @Deadlyk9unit 2 місяці тому

    Mine situation was I replace the seat sensor, starter, solenoid, and ignition. It was the first safety switch with the blades. For some reason the safety was stuck in and wouldn’t turn over until I kept pushing the switch then it started.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 2 місяці тому

      It’s easy to throw parts at them. With a cheap multi metre and some cables you can test that stuff before you buy new ones Glad you found the problem!

  • @bachduong534
    @bachduong534 2 місяці тому

    I have the same kind of hobby as yours and I'm imagining to be in the time as yours in this video. Thanks for this video...

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 2 місяці тому

      I’m not sure what you mean? Do you like fixing and or making stuff? I surprised my self the other day. I bought a 90ish year old broken mantle clock, pulled it apart and put it back together again and now it works. I didn’t video it as it would be like watching paint dry.🤠

    • @bachduong534
      @bachduong534 2 місяці тому

      @@DavoShed That's right. You've said what one of my primary hobbies is, that has given me some entertainment, physically and mentally healthy activities and many helful, nice and durable tools/equipments. I feel your love and patience (never-giving-up) through your video. We're different at the present but totally have similar journeys of life. Be happy and best wishes from Vietnam...

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 2 місяці тому

      Thanks I understand now. If you want to see me not giving up look for the one where I fix a broken tape measure I found in the rubbish at a building site.

  • @straydog4204
    @straydog4204 3 місяці тому

    Love tutorial great job.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 3 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it. I think some people look at them and wonder what they do. For large diameters the are really useful.

  • @williamgrissom1995
    @williamgrissom1995 3 місяці тому

    I had that model and they oil like crazy, so the guy must have run the oil dry or failed to clean the bar for the bar to get that hot. Cleaning the spark plug was the cure on this fix in my opinion. This saw has plenty of torque but it's not a fast saw. So my guess is the owner is running it with too much oil in the mix causing the plug to foul. I ran 50:1 and never had any issues with the plug fouling. Great job in taking it all apart and putting it back together with it being a new saw to you. And taking the bur off the bar does matter in my opinion and a very good idea. Great video. 😎👍 PS. I wouldn't mind having that saw again. Very reliable little saw.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for commenting. Most saws are nice if you keep them sharp 🤠 I’m currently fixing a old Mantle Clock. I have it completely disassembled and I’m cleaning all those gears and bearings. I can’t help but think I’m an old dog and this is a new trick! Not sure if I’ll film it. Might be boring as hell for someone else to watch. Dave

  • @jethrosnyman8928
    @jethrosnyman8928 3 місяці тому

    Just bought a tv36, looking forward to turning my first project

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 3 місяці тому

      Atlas made good quality equipment. I have been fixing things here and there on mine for years. I like old machines :) I have a play list with other how-to’s if you are interested. Depends how much experience you already have. Let me know if you can’t find it. Good luck and have fun.

  • @Mike-vo8nk
    @Mike-vo8nk 3 місяці тому

    Just for the viewers benefit I happen to know that this was unscripted and a surprise to the guys in the car.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 3 місяці тому

      I still get a laugh when I watch this video. I’m just waiting for it to go viral 🤠 For the record, Simon, the other guy at the table had no idea what was happening either. I just said get a table and two chairs out then hide the car. We only had a minute or two head start on you to set things up.

  • @NoiseEmission
    @NoiseEmission 3 місяці тому

    "...about a year old, can't take it back under warranty..." Doesn't really matter 2 years after the batteries were pulled apart, but Ozito have one of best (if not the best) warranties on the market. All PXC tools have a 5 year warranty and all the batteries have a 3 year warranty.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 3 місяці тому

      As far as I know it’s still going 🤠 Thanks for commenting

    • @NoiseEmission
      @NoiseEmission 3 місяці тому

      @@DavoShed That's alright - thanks for the video. I started buying Ozito around 2019 and have never had a problem. The latest tool I bought was the 36v chainsaw (2 x 18v) for cutting back my jacaranda trees. It's brilliant - so light and easy to use and flys through 12 inch branches no problem. Watched this video because I have 10 Ozito batteries now (2 x 3Ah + 8 x 4Ah) and thought I better get familiar with them in case they ever go out of balance. I've watched a heap of these videos now for all sorts of brands and the one thing I've noticed is that the Ozito batteries appear to have much more complicated circuitry in them compared to the more expensive brands. My opinion after using them for almost 5 years now is that the Ozito balancing circuit works better than most others. You will always get some that become unbalanced, but that will always be the case no matter the brand because there will always be small variations in the cells themselves.

  • @mattwaters6987
    @mattwaters6987 4 місяці тому

    Nicely done.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! I wasn’t expecting the reason to be “Don’t Lay it Down” 🤠 The owner was about to bin it. It lives on now.

  • @michaelperini9166
    @michaelperini9166 4 місяці тому

    How do you know Dave! Brilliant. I’m amazed by how much you know. Look forward to the next one

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      It’s a bit like a 3D jigsaw puzzle. Except you only get to see how it looks on the way in. It did take a bit of courage but there was nothing to loose either. This is the Fitter bit of Fitter and Turner 🤠. Not sure if you remember but I did a course out of High School. Next video I’m fixing the brakes on the Limo. There is a fail then success in that one. It’s in the can now and I’ll probably publish it tomorrow. I’m also wanting to do a repair on my Grandfathers clock. I bought a cheap one with a matching movement to practice on. Not sure if I will video that one as I don’t know what I’m doing. My usual message is “If I can do it you probably can to” 🤠

  • @alannorman6166
    @alannorman6166 4 місяці тому

    So you went to your battery shop had your battery tested dead cell diagnosed should have just purchased a new replacement whilst there would have saved so much effort but you got there in the end so well done

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Well I already had a brand new battery sitting there after the alternator failed on my car. This was the get home battery I had to buy instead of getting towed. They are worth a couple of hundred bucks and if I didn’t use it it would still be sitting there. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @billyrossco6556
    @billyrossco6556 4 місяці тому

    cdnassets.stihlusa.com/1625858121-009manual.pdf online manual I found of originally came with the saw.

  • @billyrossco6556
    @billyrossco6556 4 місяці тому

    Again great video Dave! Found online the manual that came with the saw. Page 37 gives a description and exploded view of cleaning the oil pump. Appears to have a larger filter (sponge material) than your patient had. Thanks again.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      That’s good news I found that oil was still disappearing out of the tank and I simply couldn’t see it flicking off the chain. I think if you need half to three quarters of oil each time you fill the fuel your probably going ok. Don’t forget to clear the little hole in the cutter bar. The bar can also be reversed to share the wear. If you can post the link to the manual here I’ll pin the comment for others to find! Well done

  • @billyrossco6556
    @billyrossco6556 4 місяці тому

    that is a great video Dave. I've got that old saw and want to do a clean up tune up on mine. Learned a lot from your video. Was the chain oil blocked? Think I see a second video to get the answer. thanks again.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Glad you liked the video. This one gets mixed responses but I’m really just showing if I can do it you can too 🤠

  • @VietLe-USA
    @VietLe-USA 4 місяці тому

    This one is easy. Just fix the battery and you're done. Try this: new battery, new solenoid, new starter, new air filter & oil filter. Yet, it only cranks but doesn't turn over. I'm about to change the carburetor. If that doesn't make it start, I don't know what will.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Yes but I didn’t know that at the beginning. It turned out the battery had a partial short inside that was hard to determine. The goal is to home in on the problem without throwing parts at it. Regular maintenance parts like filters are a good idea anyway. If your engine turns over when you turn the key you have ruled out or already replaced the starter, solinoid and the battery as the problem. If you have replaced the air filter that’s good. It means it’s getting air. That leaves Compression, Fuel and spark. Take the spark plug out and re connect the cable, hold the threads against a metal part of the engine. Crank the engine being careful not to zap yourself. Wear rubber gloves if you are concerned about that. You should see a nice blue spark if you are inside. Can be hard to see in sunlight. If not then spark is your problem. If you don’t you could clean or replace the spark plug, they are cheap. It could be a compression problem but less likely. While the plug is out put your thumb over the spark plug hole turn the flywheel by hand. It should squeeze air past your thumb. If it doesn’t then that’s your problem. If you get a good spark put a tea spoon of fuel down the spark plug hole, replace the spark plug being careful not to cross the threads. Then try and start again. If it kicks and tries to run more than before then fuel is your problem. Check or replace the fuel filter if there is one. They are also cheap. If it still doesn’t go then your carb might need a clean. If so at most you will only need a gasket. There are heaps of carb cleaning videos out there.

  • @starshiptrooper7520
    @starshiptrooper7520 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Bloody interesting. Definitely “beyond ECONOMICAL repair” given how much a mechanic needs to charge per hour to make a living. I would run it on 25:1 for the first tank full.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Well If the machine is worth $1600 new and I reckon I could do it in 4 hours not counting waiting for parts (now that I know what I’m doing) Would you pay a mechanic say $500 to save it? The hard part is if the cylinder was badly scored would you pay $200 to hear “It’s rooted mate” I can understand them not wanting to open a hornets nest for potentially no return. Their tactics worked, the customer now has two machines, one with a blade and one with a line installed 🤠

    • @starshiptrooper7520
      @starshiptrooper7520 4 місяці тому

      I guess it depends on who is bearing the risk, if it turns out that it’s not just the piston that is damaged. Very impressed with the outcome. One of your best efforts I reckon. Ring squeezer was a pearler. 👍

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      @starshiptrooper7520 Well the customer would have to bear the risk. You could expect something like $200 to quote on it. Then it can quickly become uneconomical. Maybe they just replace fan belts 🤠 I wonder if this video will do as well as John Deere No Crank No start?

    • @starshiptrooper7520
      @starshiptrooper7520 4 місяці тому

      I must admit, I didn’t think you would be able to fix it with just the parts you bought. So did the owners pay for the assessment by the professional repairer or was that a free opinion?

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      @starshiptrooper7520 I thought I might need a head gasket but it was made of some rubbery kind of stuff. It’s going back into service today so we will find out how I really went!

  • @DavoShed
    @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

    www.buymeacoffee.com/davosshed If you like watching my UA-cam channel or just watched a single video that helped you out why not buy me a coffee. I’d really appreciate it. Consider subscribing if you haven’t already or simply drop me a comment to say hi or suggest a topic that I may like to cover. 🤠

  • @DavoShed
    @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

    www.buymeacoffee.com/davosshed If you like watching my UA-cam channel or just watched a single video that helped you out why not buy me a coffee. I’d really appreciate it. Consider subscribing if you haven’t already or simply drop me a comment to say hi or suggest a topic that I may like to cover. 🤠

  • @starshiptrooper7520
    @starshiptrooper7520 4 місяці тому

    Good work. Now it just needs some John Deere Green.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      It’s kind of John Deere bare metal at the moment. I’d paint it JD yellow but there’d be too much masking off to do 🤠

  • @anthonysova7117
    @anthonysova7117 4 місяці тому

    Enjoyed your video.This may help you next time after checking open circuit voltage keep the meter on terminals and check the voltage drop <9.6 not good plus check charging voltage CHEERS

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Good advice, although less than 11v it probably wouldn’t start. I could have made the video after I new the answer but there would be no fun in that 🤠 It’s still going strong although it has blown a head gasket since then. I diagnosed and fixed that but didn’t video it as I have never done one before. Looking back I should have videos it 🤠

    • @anthonysova7117
      @anthonysova7117 4 місяці тому

      @@DavoShed

    • @anthonysova7117
      @anthonysova7117 4 місяці тому

      11v is a very good 1.6 drop is excellent think of your car starter when the drop is > 10 is excellent Cheers check voltage drop for yourself you’ll find out what’s good check VD on both positive and ground if there’s a problem

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      @@anthonysova7117 I’m not really sure what you mean? Are you talking about the voltage drop while you are cranking the engine. I was always lead to believe this value was pretty meaningless. Anyway my battery had a dead short inside by the time it had a car ride to the battery shop. So it must have been hanging by a thread in there while I was trying to diagnose the problem which is why the volts still looked ok to start with. This turned out to be a good real world problem, so I left all the diagnostic steps in even though they didn’t find the problem. Not much fun running straight to the kill without the thrill of the chase! Thanks for taking an interest in my video

    • @anthonysova7117
      @anthonysova7117 4 місяці тому

      @@DavoShed voltage drop while cranking engine you can’t have VD without current flow or resistance (motor)A shorted battery looks like 10.5 open circuit voltage (at rest =1 cell shorted 2.11 volts+10 .55 =12.6 ) Next time you check a battery keep the DVOM on the terminals check at rest(OCV) then while cranking (VD) By the way 11v at VD is excellent hope this helps Cheers

  • @nicholasphillips5406
    @nicholasphillips5406 4 місяці тому

    This is the kinda thing I was searching for. Had to scan through 8-10 bullshit vids before finding yours. My fault for thinking I could get that knowledge in 5 min

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Hi Nicholas, I never know which of my videos will be popular. I had to struggle myself to get it working again. Determination may be required. 🤠 I’m glad you got something out of it and thanks for letting me know! I know people harp on about safety stuff but definitely wear glasses and probably gloves when dealing with the spring. Good luck

  • @SimonSalter-rr1hv
    @SimonSalter-rr1hv 4 місяці тому

    If ever I get a John Deere tractor, I'll be sure to come here for hints!! Great work.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Who knows what direction life will take? I always had you down as a Massy Ferguson kind of guy. All you need is a few acres 🤠

  • @markwoten6679
    @markwoten6679 4 місяці тому

    So that 12.6 volt battery wasn’t strong enough to start that mower.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      Correct. It had hardly any amps. I took it to a battery specialist shop to give it a load test keeping in mind I know they sell batteries but by the time I travelled the 15km into town the voltage was only 10v or something like that. There was clearly a short or something stuffed inside the battery and the car ride into town made it worse. I hear that the vibration of mowers is hard on batteries and the charging system isn’t that great in the first place. Notably the replacement battery is still going great. I guess the take home is that the voltage reading isn’t fool proof. Keep an open mind.

  • @hippohoppa
    @hippohoppa 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video! I have seen people rotate it by hand. Why do you need a drill for the test? Edit: I skipped the part when you rotated it by hand 😂Sorry.. Another question while we're at it.. Does the same test apply to HEI setups?

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 4 місяці тому

      If I remember correctly that distributor doesn’t have points. Does that make it HEI? I was trying to diagnose a bad coil but couldn’t get it to fail. It was fun making all the sparks🤠 The coil did fail on the car as I changed only that and the problem was solved. The cause was the distributor needed a ballast resistor and it had been removed. Replaced that and been good ever since. I did another video about that around the same time.

    • @hippohoppa
      @hippohoppa 4 місяці тому

      @@DavoShed I am not an expert. Just wanted to test a GM HEI ignition module that I have but I don't know how. That same module, sometimes, is inside the distributor as i have seen in videos. Mine is outside it, attached to a distributor through wires. The distributor is a non-contact from the inside. I think it used a magnet or something. Again, not an expert so excuse my lack of terms or knowledge.. Thank you for replying, it was really fun watching them sparks 😀

  • @rubberdub5269
    @rubberdub5269 5 місяців тому

    4 meters that's it 🤣🤣🤣, well done 👍

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      Half as good as a new one.🤠 Thanks for watching until the end! Dave

    • @rubberdub5269
      @rubberdub5269 5 місяців тому

      @@DavoShed At the moment I'm having a battle of wills with Stanley's 3.5 meter smaller brother's spring and he's winning 🤣🤣🤣

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      Stick to it I almost gave up a few times 🤠 Wear gloves and glasses! Mine is still going. Lives in my chainsaw kit now. What do I need with logs over 4m anyway. 🤠

  • @jimlyndoe2927
    @jimlyndoe2927 5 місяців тому

    Chainsaws have bars and chains,knives have blades.

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      What was I thinking 🤠

  • @EmptyPocketProductions
    @EmptyPocketProductions 5 місяців тому

    "Ah shit" lol Subbed, great video !

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      Did I say “Ah Shit” in the video. 🤠 That was a while back, I’ll have to watch it again. Thanks for commenting

  • @sharkbaitsurfer
    @sharkbaitsurfer 5 місяців тому

    Just so you know, Vertex is a company with an excellent reputation for quality and accuracy - you've got quite the gem there.

  • @dougmac777
    @dougmac777 5 місяців тому

    Great video and good information!

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      Glad you got something out of it. No excuse not to go slow now 🤠

  • @charlestibbey2666
    @charlestibbey2666 5 місяців тому

    I've done this today on a 2030 with a 1" shaft. The oil level was at the low mark on the dipstick and I reversed the rear wheels onto timber 250mm (10") high, removed the rear drain plug and drained 6L from the housing. You need a hooked 'pick' to remove and aid installing the seals - I forged one from a small screwdriver and filed the point blunt. If the seals have not previously been changed, you will find an o-ring under them which needs hooking out too but should not need replacing as the new nylon seals are deeper. It was very fiddly and not worth warming the seals as they cool down rapidly and it will take a few minutes to get them in! I found the following method successful; Push the shaft in so it just clears the inner housing. Push the seal in and try to get part of it seated in the groove, the rest will bulge and push the bulge up against the end of the shaft then carefully tap the shaft back so it is pushing the bulge while using the pick to work the remaining seal into the groove. It will partly seat but will need more persuasion with the pick. It's very fiddly and try and be patient! Good luck!

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      Sounds like your experience was different to mine. Well done getting it sorted! I have a hydraulic line to replace now. I’ll try and video that. I picked the part yesterday at nearly $500. I’m just waiting on a couple of large spanners arriving as the fittings are bigger than anything I have (except for a 15” shifter 🤠)

  • @charlestibbey2666
    @charlestibbey2666 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. I am going to attempt the same on my 2030 this week but am going to reverse the tractor onto some timbers in the hope that I won't have to drain too much oil out!

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      Worth a try but stay safe. I’d say it would need to be really steep to work. It might be more trouble than just draining it out. Get hold of some nice clean drums anyway. Let me know how it goes 🤠

    • @charlestibbey2666
      @charlestibbey2666 5 місяців тому

      Done it successfully! Thanks so much - I'll post another comment to assist others!@@DavoShed

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      @@charlestibbey2666 Did you end up draining the oil out? You wouldn’t believe it, mine sprung a new leak in a steel hydraulic pipe yesterday. One of the pipes down by the brake pedal has a dent and a tiny split in the seam. That’s not going to be cheap 🤠

    • @charlestibbey2666
      @charlestibbey2666 5 місяців тому

      I only needed to drain 6L! Try brazing the hole? keeping 45 year-old tractors going is a never-ending task!@@DavoShed

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      @charlestibbey2666 John Deer still stock the part $475AU! Well done getting yours sorted.

  • @Mike-vo8nk
    @Mike-vo8nk 5 місяців тому

    Why the long face :-)

    • @DavoShed
      @DavoShed 5 місяців тому

      He walked into a Bar.