Sitting at Least 45 Years In A Barn, Pre War Elgin Cycle engine.

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  • while visiting a friend he told me about some old engines he got while cleaning out his god fathers house. they were there for over 45 years in one spot in unknown condition, lets see if they will come back to life with some TLC.
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  • @samcafiso5997
    @samcafiso5997 2 роки тому +210

    So, these engines came from my dads uncle (my godfather). I was talking to my dad over the weekend, and he said that when he was very young (he is 76 now), he had a wooden go-cart, and that Uncle Al had a small engine that they put on it. He said that there was no clutch. Just a wooden lever that pushed an idler against a drive belt to tighten it to make it go. He thinks that one of these engines was it. I'm sure that Uncle Al is smiling down upon you watching you getting it running again. I'm looking forward to see if you give the other one a go. Thanks so much Mustie!

    • @Cap10VDO
      @Cap10VDO 2 роки тому +9

      Very cool, Sam. From the age when everyone who owned an outboard was a small engine mechanic, just out of necessity. How many mechanics got their start keeping those kinds of go-carts running, I wonder. These days, they just get battery-powered lawn buggies, and grow up to buy Teslas!

    • @cwmaxfield2000
      @cwmaxfield2000 2 роки тому +4

      @@Cap10VDO wow. That's cool to hear the history. Thanks. 👍

    • @OldSkoolF
      @OldSkoolF 2 роки тому +7

      SO Happy they didn't go to the scrap yard... Your God Father lives on while there are still memories of him... Love stories like this...

    • @frankcastle4383
      @frankcastle4383 2 роки тому +7

      Thanks Sam:) The story behind these motors make it that much cooler:)

    • @blackbuttecruizr
      @blackbuttecruizr 2 роки тому +2

      This video makes me smile! I can't wait for him to build a bike for this one!

  • @MarkEllington1
    @MarkEllington1 2 роки тому +99

    One of my favorite things about this channel is how Mustie talks "to you" instead of "at you". It kind of puts you there, hanging out while he fixes stuff.

    • @SoapyHB
      @SoapyHB 2 роки тому +6

      Agreed. It's a bit of a personal touch. "I'll just set you up here." "Remember it was the second hole on the lever, I'll be checking with you later." "I bet you are all yelling at me right now because I forgot something" etc etc. Very entertaining and very interesting videos. I'm loving them. We don't see snow blowers in Australia. 😆

    • @mrbrooks9969
      @mrbrooks9969 Рік тому +1

      100%

  • @blainesayler1514
    @blainesayler1514 2 роки тому +3

    Mustie always has plenty of misc. items on his bench for these little engines to knock onto the floor. Love it!!!

  • @general5104
    @general5104 2 роки тому +2

    I Love that LAUGH !!!
    Spit spit sputter sputter then W.A.O. !!! Then the CHUCKLE ! He runs the camera around and , "Ya see that right there..." or "do ya see one?...as he shines his light in a toolbox full of old pipe fittings and scans with the camera. He makes it sound and feel like he's talking to me...and sometimes I catch myself answering him! You're Amazing, Mustie1 !!! I haven't seen ANYTHING that you haven't been able to get running!

  • @CPthetooladdict
    @CPthetooladdict 2 роки тому +109

    It's a proven fact that starting Sunday mornings with mustie1 makes your day a little better for over a hr!! 😜

  • @kltpep
    @kltpep 2 роки тому +140

    Mustie1 Glade some things never change over time. I have been watching your channel almost from the beginning and I got to say. Your channel is great full of entertainment and a few jokes here and there. Currently I'm back watching your 2018 video on the antique honda trials. I pick a few odds and ends around the house myself to tinker with and your videos come as a set by set on how to go about , well a great starting place on where to look first. This channel makes me look for items on offer up that I would never think I should take on. Saving old engines/ bikes/ even a floor fan is a great little hobby that keeps me out of my wife's hair. So, thanks for what you do. and for the viewers out there. Do you go back and watch the older videos as I started to do again?🚜🏍🚙

    • @tinkeringinthailand8147
      @tinkeringinthailand8147 2 роки тому +2

      🙏

    • @robertweldon7909
      @robertweldon7909 2 роки тому +3

      Be sure to watch the videos about Think Twice, Mustie's master piece.

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 2 роки тому

      Who is Glade?

    • @briasand
      @briasand 2 роки тому +3

      I actually like the old ones from his home garage. So informative lon taking carburetors apart. Thanks

    • @FomeyMustashtdi
      @FomeyMustashtdi 2 роки тому +1

      Yes I do. Some are good enough and educational enough, worth multiple viewings.

  • @skeptic3332
    @skeptic3332 2 роки тому +25

    1930s Elgin sold by Sears was most often mounted over the front wheel. $69.95 for the motor only. If you could find the bike they should fetch $2k++ depending on condition etc.. fairly certain that the engine was made buy Muncie gear works, Muncie Indiana. Some were made as Muncie Cycle Motors and others were badged as Elgin Cycle Motors for Sears/Roebuck. Muncie was the manufacturer of Muncie Outboard motors and Neptune Outboards. Even the crankcase output housing is the same as the outboard. 1932 -1935 was also the hey-day for Muncie as they went full bore to overcome the need brought on by the earlier Depression (were still recovering till 34-35.) It likely has the 1.5 hp innards and carburation is similar if not same as the outboard. Eisemann was the ignition manufacturer.

    • @stephenmergner
      @stephenmergner 2 роки тому

      That's close to $2,000 in today's dollars, adjusting for inflation

    • @scottyjones27
      @scottyjones27 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for sharing ur time n that info

  • @markmurphy3578
    @markmurphy3578 2 роки тому +1

    I love the way the tools are dancing on the workbench.
    And this type of engine always reminds me of the film “Lady and the tramp”!
    That put, put, put is fairly iconic!

  • @Joserocha-wm9de
    @Joserocha-wm9de 2 роки тому +18

    Mustie has a very contagious laugh 😂 whenever the old lil motor gives some signs of life and he laughs he makes me laugh as well , and im sure im not the only one 😂 ... The best educational and the best teacher on UA-cam , god bless you Mustie

  • @frankdodaro2522
    @frankdodaro2522 2 роки тому +27

    It's amazing that you can find things still laying around for so long and get to work
    Fantastic 👍🇨🇦

    • @garykeenan3724
      @garykeenan3724 2 роки тому +2

      Ya really be nice finding couple of old girlfriends just laying around right about now!

    • @chuckstith838
      @chuckstith838 2 роки тому +2

      Old? Young!

  • @5150mxVW
    @5150mxVW 2 роки тому +3

    M1's tenacity and a Milwaukee battery pack for the win 👍

  • @whitezin65
    @whitezin65 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy these videos where you take pieces of history and bring them back to life. Thanks!

  • @Rideaholic069
    @Rideaholic069 2 роки тому +47

    It is a friction drive. I looked it up on google and I seen several and on Elgin bicycles. It sat on the front tire. The engine mount was huge. The only bad part was they had to cut the front fender to use it.

    • @user-jm2jp3kr1m
      @user-jm2jp3kr1m 5 місяців тому

      Back in the sixties I had a friend who had one, just drop it down on the front tire and it goes. I thought it was so cool. it was old then.

  • @rachellepickles3567
    @rachellepickles3567 2 роки тому +4

    Good morning from Nova Scotia, Canada... three generators, snowblower and a lawn mower live because of you... :)

    • @12wingwfetech
      @12wingwfetech 2 роки тому +1

      Where in Nova Scotia are you , I am watching too in Dartmouth.

  • @sammycm21
    @sammycm21 2 роки тому

    I've watched your channel for a few years now & you have taught me so much! So inspiring because you never give up.

  • @swany8393
    @swany8393 2 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love musties old engine revivals. Thank you for all the hard work Mr. Mustie. You’re videos are always a great start to a Sunday.

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 2 роки тому +14

    Good morning Mustie1, thanks for having us at the shop! Love the excitement you get when an engine fires up for you, never gets old. Not sure if you can get it to run smooth enough for a bike build, that would be cool. Thanks for the update on the mini-truck too.

  • @timtate8520
    @timtate8520 2 роки тому +3

    Another outstanding video… I am intrigued to see you work on these engines and then excited to see it run! Look forward to your next one!!!!

  • @gtrplr778
    @gtrplr778 2 роки тому

    Another engine sparked to life, as only Mustie can do. I watch every minute, and always learn something new. Great video, I enjoy the variety of projects and skills as a mechanic. Keep 'em coming.

  • @chesterlauck734
    @chesterlauck734 2 роки тому

    Mustie, thanks for another great start to my Sunday with my coffee and bringing back memories from my childhood. By the sixties, these motors were laying around the barns not being used, but the 50 pound bicycles were all around with pure "pedal" power

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 2 роки тому +5

    Mustie1 is definitely the “Engine Whisperer”. I enjoy and always learn something new from you Sir!

  • @SmallGrayBox
    @SmallGrayBox 2 роки тому +14

    As always another great video and look forward to your uploads. I often like to play the guessing game and enjoy the anticipation of how things are going to go. I'd love to see what the other engine is like to and thanks for letting me hang out while you do a bit o wrenching 😊👌

  • @charlesanderson9571
    @charlesanderson9571 2 роки тому

    what a Neat little motor and I really enjoy watching you making these old motors run again , looking forward to see more , keep up the good work.

  • @StevenIngram
    @StevenIngram 2 роки тому +4

    I love when you get these antique engines running. LOL I find myself rooting for them. "Come on! You can do it!" LOL And thanks for the update on the mini-truck at the end. For some reason, I like that little guy.

  • @cliffparker69
    @cliffparker69 2 роки тому +35

    The Elgin engine sat over the front wheel of a bicycle on a rack much like a front basket I believe it was a turn of the century invention and phased out for the small moped kind cool video

    • @manovanbommel3182
      @manovanbommel3182 2 роки тому +2

      Like a solex bike

    • @cliffparker69
      @cliffparker69 2 роки тому +2

      @@manovanbommel3182 yeah I believe so seems sketchy by today's standards but if it worked back in this current climate it may make a massive come back lol

  • @dozerman53111
    @dozerman53111 2 роки тому +2

    I love to see and hear old motors come back to run again. Your skills and knowledge amaze me. I believe that you could get the Flintstones car running again. I'm in my 70s now, but I watch all your videos. Thanks again

  • @CharlesManch
    @CharlesManch 2 роки тому +4

    😆😆
    I laugh every time one comes to life and starts shaking the hell outta the bench and stuff starts moving and flying around.
    Good little motor, glad to see it working again!! Well done.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred 2 роки тому +1

      I'm thinking Mustie needs a dedicated engine stand of some sort. Because that bench rattle is a recurring theme.

  • @roger4375
    @roger4375 2 роки тому +43

    I imagine there are a lot of stories that begin with “When I was a kid……” associated with a motor like the Elgin and a bicycle….me included. If you can find seals and repair the fuel leak it might run decent enough to use. I enjoyed this video as I do all of the Mustie1 series.👍👍👍

    • @222packrat
      @222packrat 2 роки тому +1

      I was hoping it would run good enough to see it mounted on a bicycle, some handlebars a bracket hanging off them with the weight of the motor pushing the wheel on the motor onto the front wheel. If the wheel on the motor is around 3" then for every 10 rpm we should get 1 wheel rpm. Each Rotation of a bicycle wheel might be around 7 1/2' so if the engine is running 1000 RPM it should go 8 1/2 MPH

  • @zerkermond
    @zerkermond 2 роки тому +7

    I envy how easy you make this stuff look! I get a kick out of watching you revive old machines. Definitely inspiring to take on my own small engine repair/tinker hobby

    • @hamop3
      @hamop3 4 місяці тому

      Getting a motor running Zerk is always a thrill, deep sense of satisfaction, go for it.

  • @stevenjones5121
    @stevenjones5121 2 роки тому +1

    brother you are the perfect guy for these projects. it's fun to watch. keep them coming

  • @_RocketRooster
    @_RocketRooster 2 роки тому

    Loved the video! I always love it when you have a really old motor to get running again. Saw a video of a guy that completely restored an old washing machine that had a gas powered motor. Guy did a wonderful job of restoring it to like new but didn't say a single word and I didn't learn a single thing! I learn and have learned a lot from Mustie1's videos. Much rather have it explained as its being worked on. Thanks Mustie1

    • @glenncrockett4451
      @glenncrockett4451 2 роки тому +1

      I worked as a Small Engine Mechanic and a friend was given 4 old Briggs & Stratton Washing Machine engines, 3 were complete with the foot/kick starters, we got two to run and he put one on a mini bike for his 5yr old, it was cool with the kick start, had no power for adults but was good for his son.

  • @daddybob6096
    @daddybob6096 2 роки тому +3

    Hello Darrin. My Dad had an engine on the back of his bicycle during the early to mid 1950s. This was Dad's only means of transport around town here in New Zealand as we were a poor family and unable to afford a car. I think the engine was British made and called a 'Cyclaid', 49cc and was magneto ignition. The throttle was a lever on the handle bars and the engine was mounted behind the riders seat with a long belt from the engine to the rear wheel frame. As teenagers my brothers and i had a lot of fun on Dads bike, sometimes. Bob. NZ.

  • @paralyse78
    @paralyse78 2 роки тому +5

    One thing to remember when checking spark is that spark can be strong when testing out of the head but when under compression the spark is not sufficient to ignite the fuel/air charge and it will break down. This is especially true on 2 strokes where spark plug oil/fuel fouling or poor sealing (e.g. the crank seal) is more of an issue than 4 strokes. If the coil or condenser are marginal, the higher resistance from being under compression or fouled out will kill spark. Those Tillotson carbs sure are a piece of work, to put it nicely. Glad to see her running again.

    • @thomasmorrison3329
      @thomasmorrison3329 2 роки тому +2

      One of the other items a two stroke sort of needs is a muffler or exhaust; part of the "charge" from the crankcase comes out with the exhaust, and the back pressure from the muffler "pushes" it back in. I had a '66 Larson Eagle snowmobile with a 250cc JLO, so I got to know Tillotson diaphragm carbs quite well...

  • @doylefrost4314
    @doylefrost4314 2 роки тому

    Thanks Mustie. I really enjoy these tasks you "attack" with enthusiasm. Then, to thoroughly explain how you solve the problem is great.

  • @keithmalatesta7660
    @keithmalatesta7660 2 роки тому +1

    Love these vids Mustie... I grew up in Chelmsford and frequented your area often.... I know exactly where you are! Keep them coming!

  • @kellyrjohnson7693
    @kellyrjohnson7693 2 роки тому +27

    As an Elginite, I wonder if this was made by the Elgin Cycle and Sewing Machine Company, a spinoff of the Elgin Watch Company. Elgin, IL exists solely because it was created by the Watch Company to house its employees and operations. Elgin Street Sweepers are also fairly prolific, having been in business since 1914.

    • @sumplais
      @sumplais 2 роки тому

      I was wondering if this was related to the watch folks from back in the day....I didn't know they made engines.

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound 2 роки тому +1

      The Elgin "Pelican" street sweeper. Named that because the bin that held all the sand and debris was like a Pelican's (the bird) throat.

    • @kellyrjohnson7693
      @kellyrjohnson7693 2 роки тому

      @@sumplais I can't be sure Elgin (the Company) had anything to do with this engine, but Elgin DID make bicycles for a time. It's possible that they contracted an engine maker or that the engine maker was attempting to cash in on the name. Elgin was pretty significant at the time this would have been made.

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому

      Maybe Elgin was a name like ACME ?

    • @sumplais
      @sumplais 2 роки тому +6

      @@kellyrjohnson7693 I did a little googling and what it seems to me is this is an Eisemann motor (Eisemann Magneto Corp, New York, NY) made for an Elgin bicycle. Elgin Cycle and Sewing Machine (Elgin, Il) was a spinoff of the watch company, but they stopped making them in 1905 if I understand the history. Sears continued selling bikes under the Elgin name from the 20s to after WW2, but these bikes were made by Murray Ohio Manufacturing and Westfield Manufacturing. After the war, Sears changed the name of the bikes to J.C. Higgins.

  • @bumbdunny349
    @bumbdunny349 2 роки тому +5

    Eisemann were known for making magnetos for internal combustion engines, they were used by Buick, Dodge Brothers, Caterpillar and White Trucks and more, the also made the magneto for gas powered bicycles and some other small engines.

  • @MrCamohoj
    @MrCamohoj 2 роки тому

    Great vid Mustie .I really enjoy all you put on youtube entertaining and informative .

  • @wheels711
    @wheels711 2 роки тому

    Seriously is there anything you can’t fix. You have a gift oooh great one. Thanks for taking us along, as always.

  • @samiller63
    @samiller63 2 роки тому +4

    Elgin made lots of stuff. I bought an Elgin boat when I was a teen that my friends dad built in '58. Had a practically brand new 58 Johnson 35hp on it.

  • @whitesapphire5865
    @whitesapphire5865 2 роки тому +15

    This has to be one of the best and most entertaining videos I've seen in a while. It's like Laurel and Hardy mixed with Charlie Chaplin, and a whole lot of Mustie Keaton. I just loved watching the bits flying off that bench as our aponymous hero casually continues as though nothing was happening behind him.
    Now, if you want to see this kind of motor in use, just watch the open sequence of "Three Days of The Condor" as Robert Redford rides to work with one of these type of motors perched on the front of his bicycle, or for the comedy element, watch "Mr Bean's Holiday" - The bit where the French guy comes a puttering down the road as Rowan Atkinson tries thumbing a lift. Same engine set up, and the same pop pop popping sound.
    I remember seeing quite a few of these style of engines in the 1960s, which had been retrofitted on pedal cycles. They weren't built for speed, but definitely gave a flagging cyclist a bit of a boost, and a much extended range, and as my dad said, "...IF you could get the buggers to run!...". So it would seem they weren't any too reliable even then!
    Wasn't there a "Maytag" engine, that was made specifically for powering domestic appliances? Or as I still remember, little engines by Singer, or AManCo and so many others.

  • @marthamullennex3051
    @marthamullennex3051 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Mustie, for not loading your channel up with advertisement so many channels have ruined themselves with advertisement.

  • @colbytyree2592
    @colbytyree2592 2 роки тому

    I absolutely love this channel because I love old motors and machinery and things that you always work on

  • @lordracula2461
    @lordracula2461 2 роки тому +8

    Just a bit of trivia, I live 10 miles from the original Elgin in Scotland, the "g" part is pronounced like "g" in "gum". Tourists get it wrong all the time! Haha

  • @brianmeattey4151
    @brianmeattey4151 2 роки тому +3

    Right before ya lost its starting ability again it puffed a bit of smoke then it then wouldn't run so just kind of weird lol but love Sundays watching your vids it's like a show that you need to wait till next week to see another episode .love it ..anyways godbless and stay safe

  • @dashbel506
    @dashbel506 2 роки тому

    Love watching this guy work one of my favourites on UA-cam I remember playing with these old engines as a kid 😊😊

  • @wallyfirkins1664
    @wallyfirkins1664 2 роки тому

    Mustie 1, you are a Wizard with your projects. I love that you take us along and keep us in the loop as though we were there.

  • @jcgoulet4709
    @jcgoulet4709 2 роки тому +29

    Lack of compression due to the spark plug being too loose seen it misting out of the hole from around the spark plug a few times. I know you don't usually tighten it all the way up because it's taken on and off so many times but on that particular engine I think it needs to be tightened all the way Other than that your videos are awesome thanks for the content.

    • @Sprier
      @Sprier 2 роки тому

      I agree with this so much! Yelling at the damn screen!

    • @fededevi1985
      @fededevi1985 2 роки тому +1

      Hehe yeah, probably it wasn't showing as much from his point of view. From the camera it was clear there was a massive leak from the spark plug.

  • @herbemont7627
    @herbemont7627 2 роки тому +10

    WICO would be just the mag/coil set up, I have several Wisconsin engines with WICO mags as well as a Reo engine

    • @mfranzusan3014
      @mfranzusan3014 2 роки тому +1

      The old John Deere 2 cylinder engines frequently used Wico magnetos

  • @phillipdickinson8557
    @phillipdickinson8557 2 роки тому

    Mustie that. Was a God one it does run and that's the best part for a 1920 motor you did a great job never miss a video thank you for sharing and your time was really great 👍 can't wait for next one.

  • @SUBZEROinfinity
    @SUBZEROinfinity 2 роки тому +1

    Love seeing some of these old gas engines come back to life. Great vid man. Please make more of these.

  • @alanwbelcher
    @alanwbelcher 2 роки тому +3

    I wondered how long before you would take it off that floppy wood stand. I was swearing at it long before you clamped the engine in the vice. Great fun!

  • @diydarkmatter
    @diydarkmatter 2 роки тому +13

    very cool . love seeing the old engines come back to life .

    • @JMB676
      @JMB676 2 роки тому +1

      Your cheating on me...........

    • @diydarkmatter
      @diydarkmatter 2 роки тому +1

      @@JMB676 lol been watching mustie since 2016 . have you checked out his bikes yet

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video Mustie 1 :) also remember hearing a motor like that my grandparents used for pump water out well in square caseing type in 1940 to 1960 for barn also house too and also for first generation on washing machine plus dryers ! Also Spark plugs those big 13/16 were on 1966 to 1978 Bombardier single cylinder Snowmobiles called Rotakx 28 hp or 292 Cubic Cm and a farm company Farmall or International (International Harvester) use in 1939 to 1970 on Combine and Row Crop Type tractor in 4 cylinders with Champion brand ! The gap on Points were 18 to 20 foul and big Spark Plugs was surprised to me 18 to 45 gap ! Also the Engine oil Mix gas is 30:1 to 40:1 on single cylinder with Mineral Oil Olive Green Black in Color and gas back was Lead type too ! Hope that helps out Mustie 1 :) and remember my grandma Ruby also Verna use say motor used give clothes a oil smell from motor too Lol!

  • @andysharp21
    @andysharp21 2 роки тому

    Awesome Mustie1, I love seeing these old engines come to life after an eternity of silence. This one sounds very much like a BSA Bantam. Keep up the good work.

  • @orangepickel2
    @orangepickel2 2 роки тому +7

    Already ate the breakfast sandwich but I'm still working on that type of coffee. Got to admit within our country over the years particularly in the early years of engines we have had some very interesting internal combustion machines made by a whole bunch of different companies.

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому +1

      I'll bet the Farm it was a Vegan breakfast sammich 😁🥯 blech 🙄

    • @orangepickel2
      @orangepickel2 2 роки тому

      @@carminemurphy4836 Ham/egg/cheese/ mayo/ honey cracked wheat. A descendant of meat eaters dating back 158 years before the 1776 War to to the 1620 maiden voyage of the Mayflower. Sorry you lost your farm.😁

  • @TheStig1961
    @TheStig1961 2 роки тому +4

    2-strike engine from that time period needs a lot of oil in the gasoline, 10 % at least. I am Happy every time i heard the sound of an old engine. Regards Stig Österberg from Dalsbruk in Finland.

  • @harveytr7106
    @harveytr7106 2 роки тому +1

    Had a visit from the COVID fairy this week. To say that the hour+ just spent watching this has been the highlight of my week is something of an understatement…

  • @timothypirnat3754
    @timothypirnat3754 2 роки тому +1

    Great content man. The comments below, about the history of this engine, were worth the read. Very cool!

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 2 роки тому +3

    Really nice to see this old engine brought back to life. The first engine in which he found the word WICO is a brand name for the magneto. Replacing a WICO magneto on older stationary gas engines can be expensive.

    • @4sl648
      @4sl648 2 роки тому +1

      I have a WICO mag on my 63 Gravely

    • @twodogs1298
      @twodogs1298 2 роки тому +1

      I thought I saw that magneto brand on old gasoline Cat engines.

  • @gingertimelord5
    @gingertimelord5 2 роки тому +8

    Those are great little engined that would have mounted on the front of an elgin bicycle
    Made by Muncie

  • @martinflanagan2506
    @martinflanagan2506 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video Mustie, just googled 1920's Elgin Motor Cycle ,they were a complete motor bicycle with the very same engine you have . They ran above the front wheel. I think with a new condenser and plug lead it will run for another 100 years. I allways enjoy your video's. Keep them coming.

    • @AlAllerton
      @AlAllerton 2 роки тому

      That's what I was thinking too, condenser and that brittle plug wire leaking where it goes into the motor. All that rubbing and chafing from vibration I can see that jumping spark sometimes. Usually there's a rubber grommet there but didn't appear to be any. Usually a problem spot for old plug wires.

  • @u.p.tinkering
    @u.p.tinkering 2 роки тому +1

    Love the variety of things you tinker with! Always look forward to the videos! :)

    • @stevehork9193
      @stevehork9193 2 роки тому +1

      I'll bet most people walking down mainstreet just hated the person who was riding through town on that particular contraption 🤣

  • @Nunya_Bidnez
    @Nunya_Bidnez 2 роки тому +27

    Once again bringing some good things back to life. LETS GO MUSTIE1

  • @armyretired28
    @armyretired28 2 роки тому +6

    Never fails...the best channel on YT and another video on Sunday! ~ Mustie1

  • @omegaseamaster1550
    @omegaseamaster1550 2 роки тому

    for the outtro on the bench Mr. Drill Press was wanting to come over and see what all the excitement was all about too.
    Great episode ...as always :)
    Thank You

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool! I cannot believe that mini truck is running👍👍👍

  • @kevinsellsit5584
    @kevinsellsit5584 2 роки тому +3

    It took me screaming the entre video for you to hear some of my issues.
    1)When you file the points CLEAN off the filings and don't over gap the points.
    1.5) Replace the plug wire with anything that conducts electricity and clean the plug.
    2) 2-strokes need some backpressure ... reinstall the exhaust!
    3)The damn kill wire is bouncing off the vice and it is f-ing with my pacemaker!
    4) I lost my voice...never mind.

  • @tarstarkusz
    @tarstarkusz 2 роки тому +17

    I want to see this puppy dialed in and on a bicycle. Come on man, you make bicycles. You can't not use it.

    • @octane613
      @octane613 2 роки тому

      It has been a really long time since he made a scrap bike...

    • @tarstarkusz
      @tarstarkusz 2 роки тому

      @@octane613 He still makes them.

    • @octane613
      @octane613 2 роки тому

      @@tarstarkusz I know, I was saying it's been years since he's made one.

  • @blockheadfxstc0428
    @blockheadfxstc0428 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! Lol! Glad the truck is doing well! That little engine will be a great addition to your retro bike builds! I'd like to see you do a video on that if you're interested? Keep up the good work

  • @red05malibumaxx
    @red05malibumaxx 2 роки тому

    I love watching Mustie's videos on Sunday mornings. Also love the corrcetion to the sign in the background. "Men Playing"

  • @dougierotten
    @dougierotten 2 роки тому +4

    Sunday morning is not complete without coffee, a bagel, and Mustie with an engine older than me. That slow mo shot was pretty cool Mustie.

  • @chriscoalbran1829
    @chriscoalbran1829 2 роки тому +7

    Hay Mustie love your videos, but when are you going to finish the red pickup truck love to see it done.

  • @dennishunter5034
    @dennishunter5034 2 роки тому

    I had a few washing machine engines and that's what I think the other engine is from. They were built low to the ground and some had rope starters like the one you have but the Maytag engines had a kick start. I have seen an engine similar to the one you worked on in this video and it was still attached to a bicycle. Great video! I really enjoyed it.

  • @frankcastle4383
    @frankcastle4383 2 роки тому +1

    Man I enjoyed the heck out of this video! Thanks dude!

  • @JA-zd4rz
    @JA-zd4rz 2 роки тому +5

    I love seeing these old engines. Did you readjust the points? That might help.

  • @reneneron2971
    @reneneron2971 2 роки тому +5

    Pre-war bicycle motor. Sears sold them. 1930’s.

  • @phillipparker8947
    @phillipparker8947 Рік тому

    Man I love them old engines, they're amazing in design and and even more to tinker with it and bring it back to life. Great video

  • @bobcansee
    @bobcansee 2 роки тому

    That was fun! So cool to tinker around and get it running. Thanks good show!!

  • @bills6093
    @bills6093 2 роки тому +12

    Surprised that Eisemann magnetos aren't well known to you, given the engines you often work with.

    • @Bill-xc8le
      @Bill-xc8le 2 роки тому

      Are you an expert on Eisemann mags?

    • @bills6093
      @bills6093 2 роки тому

      @@Bill-xc8le Nope, never heard of them except through the Squatch253 channel on old Cat dozers, and a few other channels. Recognized the logo.

  • @AiOinc1
    @AiOinc1 2 роки тому +3

    The condenser IS a capacitor, but yeah they fail over time often, especially the wax/paper formulation you find in this era.I bet that's the short to ground you were seeing.
    Definitely a cool piece though, reminds me of that green marine engine you did the other day. Which is actually under the bench you ran this one on, interestingly enough.
    I wanna see all these suckers run.

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse 2 роки тому

    Hey Mustie. Good video. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

  • @loosescrewlab3605
    @loosescrewlab3605 2 роки тому

    its always awesome to see you make something come to life!!! specailly on how to do it !!!! n havin fun!! 👍👍👍👍💯keep up the great vids bro!! til the next PEACE! sounds like dynomite n a small package!!!!

  • @billdyke9745
    @billdyke9745 2 роки тому +5

    I wonder whether you were spinning it in the right direction. Presumably the spark is timed to be slightly before TDC. Going backwards it would be slightly after. Just a thought...

    • @eDoc2020
      @eDoc2020 2 роки тому

      I was thinking the same but he appears to be spinning it clockwise. This would be correct for a bicycle assuming the hinge point is towards the rear of the vehicle. Now that I say it maybe the hinge mounts on the front and you pull it towards you. I don't know.

    • @jasonjoyner6940
      @jasonjoyner6940 2 роки тому

      By the look of the notch where you wind the pull rope it kinda looks like he's spinning it the correct way...i don't know...just a guess

  • @davetaylor4741
    @davetaylor4741 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing how those old engines never want to die. Simple technology doing its job. The stuff they build now the actual mechanical parts are probably better metallurgical components but the electronics always let them down. None will work in 90 years time. While some of the World plays at lowering emissions the biggest polluters aren't bothering much so all this useless crap on our engines is it really helping. Soon be all electric and back to travelling about as far as you could on a horse in a day. Isn't progress grand.

    • @StevenIngram
      @StevenIngram 2 роки тому +2

      It's like Scotty from Star Trek once said, "The more complicated they make the plumbing, the easier it is to clog the drain." LOL

    • @5tr41ghtGuy
      @5tr41ghtGuy 2 роки тому

      "... back to travelling about as far as you could on a horse in a day."
      If a horse could travel 400 miles at 70 mph, rest for 30 minutes, and then do another 200 or so.

    • @davetaylor4741
      @davetaylor4741 2 роки тому

      @@5tr41ghtGuy I live in rural Australia. You might roar off at 70 on your electric steed but when it runs out of juice good luck charging it. I could feed the horse and keep going.

    • @nerd1000ify
      @nerd1000ify 2 роки тому +1

      In 2019 I saw a Tesla Model S parked outside the pub in Windorah. Owner was a tourist. So apparently you can recharge an EV in rural Australia... I'm guessing they were charging overnight at each stop using the regular 240V wall plug.

  • @TBullCajunbreadmaker
    @TBullCajunbreadmaker 2 роки тому

    For as old as it is and for just as worn out as all the seals are, you have to admit that old scooter motor was really well made for it to run like it still does. I'd say it's right about 85-90 years old. We had one on a go-cart in the late 60s and the go-cart wore out a lot faster than the motor did. I believe my Uncle still has it on the old frame of the cart still in his shed, I would bet it would still run right now with a little love. Good job Mustie. My Grandmother had a washing machine with a small gas motor on it that washed the hell out of her clothes, and it also drove a two roll wringer that she would pass the wet clothes through and it would squeeze all the water out of the clothes before being hung to dry. It sure didn't take long to dry either.

  • @tclab1
    @tclab1 2 роки тому +1

    Fun video! couple good chuckles .... I'm 72 .... as old as the engine ... I'm running but a little rough like the engine .... one more time!

  • @topscore1632
    @topscore1632 2 роки тому +2

    Another great video and learned loads but dude, we were in danger of seeing Little Mustie there, do up your flies! 😂

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound 2 роки тому

    We know it's spinning in the right direction because of the notch for the pull starter. You'll get it. You always do! I was blown away by the Daihatsu. That you got that running and drove it is astounding!

  • @MAD450r2
    @MAD450r2 2 роки тому

    From dads era. Well early in his era. Dad turned 83 march 2nd. Was born in 1939.
    Keep up the great entertainment.
    Someday id enjoy getting up ur way. I live in CT. So im close. Just being i have terrible vission i dont have a license.
    Love all ur old bicycles and minibike stuff. I watch all ur vids but minibike and bicycle stuff is how i first found u.

  • @bryanewing5058
    @bryanewing5058 2 роки тому

    I’m glad you gave the update on the mini truck at the end, that’s what I REALLY want to see run good. I like watching your small engine revivals and hearing you cackle when they fire off. Have you ever thought about getting a bigger diesel generator like around 15-30kv or so to do a revival on? That way if you ever lose power at the shop then you can still make videos! Lol.

  • @daviddailey3857
    @daviddailey3857 2 роки тому

    How you doing sir my name is David I'm from Ohio I enjoy watching your videos especially when you worked on that fan truck not long ago and matter of fact I saw on UA-cam one of them in Japan or China but I enjoy watching all of your videos you make ranching feel good and make me do more so I appreciate you doing all this and I hope you and your wife are in good health and everything thank you

  • @danielhowiesr.2593
    @danielhowiesr.2593 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video! Good job getting that old engine running! Thanks, Mustie!

  • @richardjones5255
    @richardjones5255 2 роки тому +1

    An interesting run-up again this time. Engine equipped bicycles had a brief period of popularity in the 1950s, where I lived and several of the boys with whom I went to school had them. Bolt-on engines for bicycles also had some success pre-war, though those relatively heavy front mounted engines made any already loosely controlled machine more unstable. My mother was waiting at a bus stop in the rain when an adventurous female rode by, slid on the wet setts, (either stone cobbles or wooden blocks) straight under a bus wheel and became history in an instant. My traumatised mother recalled the sad story with obvious feeling years later.

  • @robinwells8879
    @robinwells8879 2 роки тому

    Lovely. Visions of the French parish priest or the village spinster wobbling down the track with the engine popping and banging. 👍

  • @j45acp69
    @j45acp69 2 роки тому +1

    I would love to see you fix those crank seals and get that thing running top notch. Then put it into an old bicycle. That would be super cool! Loved the video, thanks for the great content.

  • @spideybrent
    @spideybrent 2 роки тому

    Hello from Moosomin ,Saskatchewan, Canada Great videos thanks for sharing.

  • @paulgibbons8222
    @paulgibbons8222 2 роки тому

    Another fine video . I have learned alot about small engines in general watching you channel.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred 2 роки тому

      I'm learning that if you flog some of this junk like the dead horses it is then some comes back to life.

  • @benwilson1979
    @benwilson1979 2 роки тому +2

    The first engine is a tecumseh power products engine model 1000. I just finished working on a model 3000, the 2 cylinder version. Love the videos!

  • @cayuse-jf7eq
    @cayuse-jf7eq 2 роки тому +1

    Lets try again the new stuff Now days wouldn't be running next year never mind 90 years from now I had a 1966 Doge with a slant 6 in it that would still be running if the body hadn't rotted out love the video and look forward to Sunday mornings