Excellent job as always Kyle. No need to go over the top when we know the re sell value. Got it running and operating like it’s supposed to. Funny story… I I had one from last year that I got running and sat until last week. Just finishing it up. Same exact mower except 6 speed. Thanks for the upload 😎😎
I leave my three LT 2000 and clones ugly on purpose. I cut the sides of the mower deck to reduce grass load by moving it faster and use conveyor belting flaps to deflect the clippings on both sides of the deck. I'm in the Southeast so I don't need hoods. I use jump packs (which I have anyway as a mechanic) to start my mowers without spending on batteries. I copy the mud mower guys and run ATV tires in back and solid foam tires up front. I get many years from the Intek singles and when one finally shucks a rod etc just install a new engine. I installed cheap steering wheel spinner knobs for the same convenience as on my trucks. I run Kenda Scorpion K290 ATV Tire - 22X11-8 on the rears for much better traction than the stock tires.
Another great rehab. The plastic pulley guards are not needed on the 42” decks by craftsman in that year you can just remove them the blade brakes are adequate to keep the belt on. I am glad you showed the front roller set up. I had a deck with the mounting brackets and no roller. I was so confused as to what they were for.
Thanks for noticing that! I don’t mind showing the times when the project is difficult. Most UA-camrs leave those parts out of the video and viewers get the impression that everything just works out perfectly for them. Hopefully my videos demonstrate how it goes for most of us when we work on a project- sometimes we get stumped, sometimes we struggle, and sometimes it doesn’t go well at all!
Hey, Kyle! Every time I see you use your pressure washer I think you need to get a water line out to your shed with a drainback like they use on farms for filling stock tanks in the Winter. Also, I’ve only ever used an electric pressure washer since I only use it sporadically. I save the gas ones for repairs and flipping. A lot quieter! 😉🔧👍
I've been waiting for what feels like minths for you to upload again 🤣 thanks for the good quality content dude, keep it up, and I always look forward to watching your videos because they are longer than other videos, thanks man, have a great day!
Thanks James! I’ve been filming and working on lots of projects, but since I do “start to finish” videos, sometimes there’s a few weeks in between a fully finished product. Glad it was still worth the wait!
I really like how you use the torch to dry the deck. I'm going to start doing that and it will also burn 🔥 off any oil 🛢 spots. Turned out to be a great tip!!!!!
I have one of those machines that is about the same age and with the Kohler engine. They really get a bad rap with the Craftsman (Crapsman) label on it that they usually don’t deserve. If they are taken care of and stored inside, they can give you decades of good service and the parts are cheap and easy to get when they do break. With the smoke, I’d say the Kohler was abused, neglected, or both; probably never saw regular oil changes every season or two and maybe even run dangerously low on oil at some point. It difficult to tell through the audio of a video, but it sounds a little loose and rattling as it runs. Who knows, it might run like that for years? I have never had any luck with keeping air in those tires once they get some age on them short of just installing tubes in them. Even still, I usually have to top them off with air at the beginning of each mowing season. They seem to lose some air when the temperatures change with the seasons. I’d say this machine is probably a $100.00(ish) beater. Get the deck freed up, reinstall it, and list it! The engine is probably not worth removing for another project, just move that unit on down the line. For $100-150 bucks, if someone can get a season or two of mowing out of it, what more can they expect?
Hey Kyle, have you ever used a rubberized undercoating for the mowing decks? I've heard it can be done and will prevent from further rust developing and will quiet down the deck a little bit. Is this true?
To bad a person couldn't get a "deal" with a tire shop and buy bulk tires for these riding mowers. I'm guessing who ever buys this one will have to buy new tires shortly after they purchase it. That one back tire is toast...lol. I have roten tires on my main mower and to replace all 4 I'm looking at a couple hundred bucks. tubes are definitely my friend on my machines and keeping any spare tires out of the sun helps as well. If you have spares on machines, block up those mowers and get the weight off those flat tires to protect the side walls from cracking so bad. Nice freshen up on this one, it seems to run pretty good. Cheers.
@@Kylebythecreek when the video started ir was 2x speed. I had to go to the settings and change it. Don’t know why it started at 2x speed. Never did it before.
You don't have to do that just drill a hole drill a hole and put a self tapper or a collar pin in the middle of where the divot is that way you can put the seat safety on full time p for the Frank safety as the case may be😊
Excellent job as always Kyle. No need to go over the top when we know the re sell value. Got it running and operating like it’s supposed to. Funny story… I I had one from last year that I got running and sat until last week. Just finishing it up. Same exact mower except 6 speed. Thanks for the upload 😎😎
Thanks so much, Alex! I love seeing your channel blowup. Awesome work!
He did fine
@@theholyplunger not as good as you
I leave my three LT 2000 and clones ugly on purpose. I cut the sides of the mower deck to reduce grass load by moving it faster and use conveyor belting flaps to deflect the clippings on both sides of the deck. I'm in the Southeast so I don't need hoods. I use jump packs (which I have anyway as a mechanic) to start my mowers without spending on batteries. I copy the mud mower guys and run ATV tires in back and solid foam tires up front. I get many years from the Intek singles and when one finally shucks a rod etc just install a new engine. I installed cheap steering wheel spinner knobs for the same convenience as on my trucks. I run Kenda Scorpion K290 ATV Tire - 22X11-8 on the rears for much better traction than the stock tires.
I have two LT 1000's Love them more than any other brand.
Another great rehab. The plastic pulley guards are not needed on the 42” decks by craftsman in that year you can just remove them the blade brakes are adequate to keep the belt on. I am glad you showed the front roller set up. I had a deck with the mounting brackets and no roller. I was so confused as to what they were for.
Impressive that you even show the instances when you’re stumped. We all get stumped from time to time. Great video.
Thanks for noticing that! I don’t mind showing the times when the project is difficult. Most UA-camrs leave those parts out of the video and viewers get the impression that everything just works out perfectly for them. Hopefully my videos demonstrate how it goes for most of us when we work on a project- sometimes we get stumped, sometimes we struggle, and sometimes it doesn’t go well at all!
Hey, Kyle! Every time I see you use your pressure washer I think you need to get a water line out to your shed with a drainback like they use on farms for filling stock tanks in the Winter.
Also, I’ve only ever used an electric pressure washer since I only use it sporadically. I save the gas ones for repairs and flipping. A lot quieter! 😉🔧👍
Great work Kyle, I always enjoy your videos.
Thank you!
@@Kylebythecreek you bet. By the way, was that a wire brush or flap disc when you were using the angle grinder on the deck?
@@TheMowerchanic wire brush
I've been waiting for what feels like minths for you to upload again 🤣 thanks for the good quality content dude, keep it up, and I always look forward to watching your videos because they are longer than other videos, thanks man, have a great day!
Thanks James! I’ve been filming and working on lots of projects, but since I do “start to finish” videos, sometimes there’s a few weeks in between a fully finished product. Glad it was still worth the wait!
Flat tires issues well at least you got that took care of Kyle by the creek 👌👍
Thanks!
@@Kylebythecreek you are welcome Kyle by the creek 👌👌
I really like how you use the torch to dry the deck. I'm going to start doing that and it will also burn 🔥 off any oil 🛢 spots. Turned out to be a great tip!!!!!
Thanks
I got one like it with b/s engine, no deck it’s for riding the 2 mile fence line every day with hydro trans 😊
Works great 😊
Let’s see it!
Good work
Thank you!
Clear coat on the grass deflector will make it look new. Or you can repaint it black. Really makes them looks new/finished.
Yep!
Some people like the stickers. You should put on the stickers. Don't cheap out
Right. Of course….
I like the part where you did that thing. It was meaningful in a nonsensical way. I think you do ok things
Oh man. Wow. Thank you
@DefinitelyNotTomgreen what kid of tire pressure do you run in your daily driver?
I have one of those machines that is about the same age and with the Kohler engine. They really get a bad rap with the Craftsman (Crapsman) label on it that they usually don’t deserve. If they are taken care of and stored inside, they can give you decades of good service and the parts are cheap and easy to get when they do break. With the smoke, I’d say the Kohler was abused, neglected, or both; probably never saw regular oil changes every season or two and maybe even run dangerously low on oil at some point. It difficult to tell through the audio of a video, but it sounds a little loose and rattling as it runs. Who knows, it might run like that for years? I have never had any luck with keeping air in those tires once they get some age on them short of just installing tubes in them. Even still, I usually have to top them off with air at the beginning of each mowing season. They seem to lose some air when the temperatures change with the seasons. I’d say this machine is probably a $100.00(ish) beater. Get the deck freed up, reinstall it, and list it! The engine is probably not worth removing for another project, just move that unit on down the line. For $100-150 bucks, if someone can get a season or two of mowing out of it, what more can they expect?
Hey Kyle, have you ever used a rubberized undercoating for the mowing decks? I've heard it can be done and will prevent from further rust developing and will quiet down the deck a little bit. Is this true?
Never used that man deck. Seems unnecessary as there’s no reason for grip
@@Kylebythecreek I just thought it would be something used for like rust prevention and sound deadening
@@MarkMeadows90 personally I wouldn’t make it too complicated. Primer is more than enough in my opinion
@@Kylebythecreek that’s understandable. I was just curious. Thanks man.
@@MarkMeadows90 no worries!
Im supposed to be picking up a old statesman lawn tractor this weekend never heard of them before but it looks like a craftsman
Make a video about it!
@Kylebythecreek yea if I get some time I will I'm in process of moving also lol
To bad a person couldn't get a "deal" with a tire shop and buy bulk tires for these riding mowers. I'm guessing who ever buys this one will have to buy new tires shortly after they purchase it. That one back tire is toast...lol. I have roten tires on my main mower and to replace all 4 I'm looking at a couple hundred bucks. tubes are definitely my friend on my machines and keeping any spare tires out of the sun helps as well. If you have spares on machines, block up those mowers and get the weight off those flat tires to protect the side walls from cracking so bad. Nice freshen up on this one, it seems to run pretty good. Cheers.
Thanks!
i fix mowers to . i have a 1977 Gravley 1238-h an im putting it at the brooklyn fair in ct in a few days an i have a 1969 Simplicty
Lmao, just like Adjusting the values 🤣 😂
@@rickbroerman9267 referring to?
@@Kylebythecreekobviously your manhood
You didnt change the gasket
Right. Yes, nope, of course, yes
2x speed?sorry my bad.
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@@Kylebythecreek when the video started ir was 2x speed. I had to go to the settings and change it. Don’t know why it started at 2x speed. Never did it before.
@@lonesomedove4316 I don’t believe that’s a setting on my end
C clips also knows as Jesus clips 😂
You don't have to do that just drill a hole drill a hole and put a self tapper or a collar pin in the middle of where the divot is that way you can put the seat safety on full time p for the Frank safety as the case may be😊
Give me a older craftsman or Murray and I’m happy 😊❤
Funny, I have Craftsman tractors and just got a 1998 Murry with a Briggs opposed twin from my neighbor's estate for free.