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Awesome Machine, Ive got an 05 Wildcat with the clamshell bagger and it is an amazing machine, 3200 hours on the kohler command pro 27hp and still runnin, Very well done on the purchase and rebuild on it, Looks like a brand new machine
Its too bad the seller lied. And that a few random commenters think they know what happened better than the person who actually bought the mower and actually spoke to and interacted with the seller. Nice to see things repaired and brought back to life. Too many just throw things away and buy something new nowadays when there are issues. Great job. A lot of work but looks great.
Awesome work on the scag looks great and nice to see that you took the time to fully service it! I love my scag mowers they work great and most of the parts are all serviceable on them rather than replacement parts.
This one took a little longer than you expected but in the end your patients paid off and you have a really nice riding mower worth much more than you paid for it. I have really come to enjoy this channel especially the ones where you find and fix what others have given up on. Not only entertaining but very educational for someone like me who knows very little when it comes to this stuff. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next project.
This was the video I have been waiting for and it did not disappoint me at all, another great video. I have a Turf Tiger and it is 25 years old and still runs great and I have had almost no problems with it. I am looking forward to seeing the restoration of the turf tiger just as much as I was this wildcat. Wish I had the knowledge to do something like this but I can see you are a pro. Also love the accent.
I would have taken all the tins off the new engine and checked and cleaned it out of any dirt and debris. Keep the old engine for some spare parts, if you need to get rid of it, keep the valve train, coils, exhaust. Great job and I look forward to more videos. Be blessed.
Thank you! I made sure to clean everything and when I was fully done I pressure washed under all the tins just in case! The other motor I assembled back and will definitely save it for parts!
Certainly a good deal in spite of the bad motor. That sized exhaust valve condition is caused by hours of running overhead. It’s important to keep grass out from around the cylinders and heads. I always blow compressed air back around the spark plug openings and up the bottom of the cylinder fins when I put my Scag and other gas engine lawn equipment away after I’m finished with my lawn.
Enjoyed watching your good work. A suggestion for you. If you are going to continue to lift heavy stuff like that engine, you should invest in steel toed boots or shoes. I would also suggest you build a lifting device or buy one. One slip could bring on a disaster. I have seen it happen.
Was the oil drain back hole in the head full of oil plugged up? If it is, then the breather tube would suck oil and cause the excessive smoking you were seeing. If the push rods are hollow, then they get pressurized oil, which would fill up behind the valve cover and explain the excess oil, along with the plugged drain, versus blaming the piston rings.
THIS is probably the issue, if the oil can't get out of the valve cover and head it will find its way past the valve guides or thru the breather and into the combustion chamber . Probably a plugged passage that wont let the oil back into the crankcase.
Seller didn't lie to you. He sold you a ztr for next to nothing. I go through the same thing the aggravation of selling off worn out older an equipment is a fact of life and part of the landscaping trade. The tires on your mower have the tread still so thats worth $250. You got a decent mower frame deck and seat thats worth $500. The hydro's work thats 2 pumps and 2 wheel motors thats another $2000. The blades work so that means the pto and pto switch works thats another $400. Muffler on these things are surprisingly expensive another $250. So the engine was worn out did you really think he just retired the mower for no reason. No we run them 3000-5000 hours at that point the repairs are so frequent they have lost their economic usefulness and we replace them. As someone that mows for a living and does it solo I am cutting $3200 a week in lawns so I see this through the eyes of 1 weeks cuts with a 30 week season. Don't dwell on the little repairs its cost of business,
Thumbs up on this one! Sorry about my negative comment a couple videos before - changed my mind to give you another chance and glad I did! I'm also glad you finally heard me when I was yelling, "Seat switch, seat switch!!!". ;-) I have a ruptured L5-S1 spinal disc from lifting a marine battery off a boat up onto a dock over my chest height 20 years ago. Once you've damaged your spine no matter what kind of operation you get you'll never be the same. Protect your back! Maybe build a wooden gantry to do some of the heavy lifting from time to time?
Where would I do it if I didn't do it home. I removed the engine on my zero turn and replaced the crankcase gasket, it was leaking oil, Briggs and Stratton engine 25hp twin
Love how on your thumbnail you claim the seller lied to you. When the seller probably didn’t know the extent of the mechanical damage to the engine. Maybe just maybe they are not mechanical experts and don’t know how to fix an engine, especially if it has extensive damage, and it appears that you still got a good machine for cheap even with the repairs so why complain?
I’m not mad at all 🙂 I still got a super good deal. There’s just no way they didn’t know that it smokes so much on warm up. My only complain is if they were honest with me from the start I would right away replace the engine but I spend money and time repairing it which was a waste. If they told me that it smokes like that I would still buy it.
Great job on the transfer. You have a hell of a memory. You have a good little helper there too. Maybe they could help you on your next motor pull out. Stay safe.
I don’t know but I’ve had alot of success with scag as long as you keep it maintained like any engine yes I do like a Kawasaki engine but scag has done me good
I was thinking similar. If the one head was bad and the engine was running on the original engine chances are the other engine needed a head gasket I. The other side. It would be interesting to see if you could replace the head gasket and see if it runs without smoking on an engine stand. Might make for good content.
When I was replacing the head I also replaced both headgaskets, I’m thinking more the oil rings were stuck unless I got a defective head gasket that’s always a possibility 😬
That stored-up oil in the valve most likely is your smoke problem, Why was the oil not draining back to the crankcase? If you can solve this problem the old motor may be reusable with a new set of rings etc.
Surely five minutes and a coat of paint on the flywheel would have protected it from rusting like it already has and made it last a little longer. Being American made it won't last very long anyway, but you could try to help it a bit.
People don't sell stuff that doesn't need to be repaired....when i buy something " used " i try to figure out the worst scenerio of costs...and base my buying price on including a major repair someday.... and if something is stupid cheap ..you know it will need some cash thrown at it.... i try to ask about it but people lie if it is busted and just want it Gone... Buyer Beware is not a New thing.... sometimes it is a simple fix...sometimes it costs alot more than we hoped it would.... been buying stuff for 50+ years.... and i never accuse anyone because i check them over as best you can... most times i already know what i'm getting... but i never complain ...it is part of buying used stuff....you either fix it or get your money back by selling it off - and tell the buyer the truth.... can't get a mad buyer when you warn them..well you still can but i don't have problems sleeping ... still is a good buy in the end... 🇨🇦🤓🤟
Good impressive jpb but boy my back and legs hurt watching you powerlift that engine should called a buddy over or buy cheap engine hoist.....dont do stuff like this again your back gotta last you your lifetime.....amazing skills here while most guys your age cant even change a flat tire.
Great job, good video but why bash the seller so many times, you bought a used forgotten mower a blown motor would have been on top of your list of things wrong with it
I’m sorry you got a lemon. It’s hard to believe anything people say nowadays especially if you buy something on Facebook by selling trade or Facebook marketplace if something wrong with it, just be straight up, honest about it from the get-go but when it said and done, you’ll have a good lawnmower you gonna put the new heads on it as well
Yes for sure, I’m not mad about it, it would just be nice to know it from the start so I didn’t have to spend time and money repairing the original motor but go straight for replacing it.
What did you expect for $400 dollars. The deck was worth that! Nice rebuild, but something tells me you made this video to play victim for more views(just my opinion)…
Kawasaki is the bees knees. Keep the valves adjusted, the oil and the engine/oil cooler clean, and you'll be happy owner. Quiet, more efficient, and more responsive. Skip the valve adjustments, or let it get too dirty, and you're gonna be upset.
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So you now have a $10,000 mower for a grand. Awesome job! Looking forward to watching you rebuild the Turf Tiger.
Yes I’m loving every bit of it! Thanks!
$400. What could anyone expect from a zero turn mower for $400? Great job restoriong it.
I just like watching videos with people showing off their skills. Great fix.
Awesome Machine, Ive got an 05 Wildcat with the clamshell bagger and it is an amazing machine, 3200 hours on the kohler command pro 27hp and still runnin, Very well done on the purchase and rebuild on it, Looks like a brand new machine
Its too bad the seller lied. And that a few random commenters think they know what happened better than the person who actually bought the mower and actually spoke to and interacted with the seller.
Nice to see things repaired and brought back to life. Too many just throw things away and buy something new nowadays when there are issues.
Great job. A lot of work but looks great.
Awesome work on the scag looks great and nice to see that you took the time to fully service it! I love my scag mowers they work great and most of the parts are all serviceable on them rather than replacement parts.
Great video I know it was a pain to go back-and-forth figuring out things but you stuck with it. 100% the reward is great.
Wow! Good job on the swap of engines. Turned out sweet runs like a dream and looks new 😊
Thank you! Yes runs really good so far!
Great job! I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force and I can say your work was very impressive!
Thank you I appreciate it!
It always looks so easy when somebody else does it! Excellent job!
Nice work! I’ve enjoyed watching this series. Thanks for sharing the journey.
Thank you for watching!
This one took a little longer than you expected but in the end your patients paid off and you have a really nice riding mower worth much more than you paid for it. I have really come to enjoy this channel especially the ones where you find and fix what others have given up on. Not only entertaining but very educational for someone like me who knows very little when it comes to this stuff. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next project.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoy my content!
Is he also a doctor that mows lawns on the side?
Anybody know exactly what kind of mower that is
You did a great job on the restoration! Motivated me to paint my deck like you did!
This was the video I have been waiting for and it did not disappoint me at all, another great video. I have a Turf Tiger and it is 25 years old and still runs great and I have had almost no problems with it. I am looking forward to seeing the restoration of the turf tiger just as much as I was this wildcat. Wish I had the knowledge to do something like this but I can see you are a pro. Also love the accent.
Wow 25 years! Now that’s a commitment to a good mower 💪
Thank you for watching and glad you liked the content!
I really enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing the experience! That is a terrific mower!
Great job !!! Love how you filmed step by step ❤❤❤❤
Great job Ace! I was so sad when the the other one blew up on you, happy you saved the day with the used engine.
You are freaking awesome! Great videos. What caught me first was the boat videos. I enjoyed those!
Also thank you for sharing. I am really enjoying your content.
Thank you 😊
Great job and content. I just acquired a scag tiger cub with a Kawasaki 19 hp engine. Mine has been sitting for a couple years and needs some TLC.
I would have taken all the tins off the new engine and checked and cleaned it out of any dirt and debris. Keep the old engine for some spare parts, if you need to get rid of it, keep the valve train, coils, exhaust. Great job and I look forward to more videos. Be blessed.
Thank you! I made sure to clean everything and when I was fully done I pressure washed under all the tins just in case! The other motor I assembled back and will definitely save it for parts!
Certainly a good deal in spite of the bad motor. That sized exhaust valve condition is caused by hours of running overhead. It’s important to keep grass out from around the cylinders and heads. I always blow compressed air back around the spark plug openings and up the bottom of the cylinder fins when I put my Scag and other gas engine lawn equipment away after I’m finished with my lawn.
You a smart young man .Excellent job!
Great job! Can't wait to see the next one!
Thank you!
That came out amazing! Impressive
Enjoyed watching your good work. A suggestion for you. If you are going to continue to lift heavy stuff like that engine, you should invest in steel toed boots or shoes. I would also suggest you build a lifting device or buy one. One slip could bring on a disaster. I have seen it happen.
Awesome repair ✔️💯
Thank you!
Was the oil drain back hole in the head full of oil plugged up? If it is, then the breather tube would suck oil and cause the excessive smoking you were seeing. If the push rods are hollow, then they get pressurized oil, which would fill up behind the valve cover and explain the excess oil, along with the plugged drain, versus blaming the piston rings.
THIS is probably the issue, if the oil can't get out of the valve cover and head it will find its way past the valve guides or thru the breather and into the combustion chamber . Probably a plugged passage that wont let the oil back into the crankcase.
Seller didn't lie to you. He sold you a ztr for next to nothing. I go through the same thing the aggravation of selling off worn out older an equipment is a fact of life and part of the landscaping trade. The tires on your mower have the tread still so thats worth $250. You got a decent mower frame deck and seat thats worth $500. The hydro's work thats 2 pumps and 2 wheel motors thats another $2000. The blades work so that means the pto and pto switch works thats another $400. Muffler on these things are surprisingly expensive another $250. So the engine was worn out did you really think he just retired the mower for no reason. No we run them 3000-5000 hours at that point the repairs are so frequent they have lost their economic usefulness and we replace them. As someone that mows for a living and does it solo I am cutting $3200 a week in lawns so I see this through the eyes of 1 weeks cuts with a 30 week season. Don't dwell on the little repairs its cost of business,
Great job sir, keep on what you do
While he had the blower shroud off he should have tightened the sump bolts as these always leak unless you tighten them each time it's open.
Looks like new, good job
Should have checked the valve lash on the "new" engine. You had the covers off.
Thumbs up on this one! Sorry about my negative comment a couple videos before - changed my mind to give you another chance and glad I did!
I'm also glad you finally heard me when I was yelling, "Seat switch, seat switch!!!". ;-)
I have a ruptured L5-S1 spinal disc from lifting a marine battery off a boat up onto a dock over my chest height 20 years ago. Once you've damaged your spine no matter what kind of operation you get you'll never be the same. Protect your back! Maybe build a wooden gantry to do some of the heavy lifting from time to time?
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 😃
Where would I do it if I didn't do it home. I removed the engine on my zero turn and replaced the crankcase gasket, it was leaking oil, Briggs and Stratton engine 25hp twin
Love how on your thumbnail you claim the seller lied to you. When the seller probably didn’t know the extent of the mechanical damage to the engine. Maybe just maybe they are not mechanical experts and don’t know how to fix an engine, especially if it has extensive damage, and it appears that you still got a good machine for cheap even with the repairs so why complain?
I’m not mad at all 🙂 I still got a super good deal. There’s just no way they didn’t know that it smokes so much on warm up. My only complain is if they were honest with me from the start I would right away replace the engine but I spend money and time repairing it which was a waste. If they told me that it smokes like that I would still buy it.
@@Ace.Fisheryou don’t have to explain your self to anybody.
Great job on the transfer. You have a hell of a memory. You have a good little helper there too. Maybe they could help you on your next motor pull out. Stay safe.
The cylinders needed inspected if water there is rust
Hey manwel disconnect both positive and negative cables from battery so you don’t have a fire!
Beautiful job.
Where did you find a used engine ?
Hello great work , just wondering , on the engine mounting bolts what did you use , locktite, or anti size compound?
you can put a new head on that side and the motor is good
I did put new head and head gasket but it did not help 😕
What I’d like to know is…
Hth did the previous owner blow the engine ?
How many hours did it have on it ?😮
I don’t know but I’ve had alot of success with scag as long as you keep it maintained like any engine yes I do like a Kawasaki engine but scag has done me good
I was thinking similar. If the one head was bad and the engine was running on the original engine chances are the other engine needed a head gasket I. The other side. It would be interesting to see if you could replace the head gasket and see if it runs without smoking on an engine stand. Might make for good content.
When I was replacing the head I also replaced both headgaskets, I’m thinking more the oil rings were stuck unless I got a defective head gasket that’s always a possibility 😬
Hey friend, I have a small tractor that starts with the brake on. But when I remove the brake it turns off, can you tell me that it can be
Can I please have the other mower
🥺
Ahh, the Scag is back in the shop. Still, nice work and content.
Thank you!
Damn neat resto
I would love to have this mower for myself please let me know if I can get it from you
That stored-up oil in the valve most likely is your smoke problem, Why was the oil not draining back to the crankcase? If you can solve this problem the old motor may be reusable with a new set of rings etc.
Enjoyed your video, 👍🫡
That might be a drain back issue and could be the reason that last motor failed.
May I buy some parts from scrap mower
Why didn't you do a rebuild?
I wish I could buy that mower from you !
Sorry not for sale :)
$400.00 for a SCAG even with a blown motor is a great deal!
What did you think you was getting for $400 dollars
Looks good.
Surely five minutes and a coat of paint on the flywheel would have protected it from rusting like it already has and made it last a little longer. Being American made it won't last very long anyway, but you could try to help it a bit.
People don't sell stuff that doesn't need to be repaired....when i buy something " used " i try to figure out the worst scenerio of costs...and base my buying price on including a major repair someday.... and if something is stupid cheap ..you know it will need some cash thrown at it.... i try to ask about it but people lie if it is busted and just want it Gone... Buyer Beware is not a New thing.... sometimes it is a simple fix...sometimes it costs alot more than we hoped it would.... been buying stuff for 50+ years.... and i never accuse anyone because i check them over as best you can... most times i already know what i'm getting... but i never complain ...it is part of buying used stuff....you either fix it or get your money back by selling it off - and tell the buyer the truth.... can't get a mad buyer when you warn them..well you still can but i don't have problems sleeping ... still is a good buy in the end...
🇨🇦🤓🤟
nice job!
Give me a break the seller didn't lie. They told you the engine was messed up. Why do you think you got it for only $400?
Love it!
Thank you!
Good impressive jpb but boy my back and legs hurt watching you powerlift that engine should called a buddy over or buy cheap engine hoist.....dont do stuff like this again your back gotta last you your lifetime.....amazing skills here while most guys your age cant even change a flat tire.
Man you're clean up your mess when you're working
Did you end up selling it?
Nope still have it and still using it, will be making an update video on it soon.
Are they going to be for sale?
No sorry not at the moment.
One thing to remember when ever having to rebuild something you should always soup it up and make it better 😊😊
you got concrete floor, why no engine lift. try working under big shade tree
$400.00? You stole it. Bad engine or not.
Great job, good video but why bash the seller so many times, you bought a used forgotten mower a blown motor would have been on top of your list of things wrong with it
I’m sorry you got a lemon. It’s hard to believe anything people say nowadays especially if you buy something on Facebook by selling trade or Facebook marketplace if something wrong with it, just be straight up, honest about it from the get-go but when it said and done, you’ll have a good lawnmower you gonna put the new heads on it as well
Yes for sure, I’m not mad about it, it would just be nice to know it from the start so I didn’t have to spend time and money repairing the original motor but go straight for replacing it.
If you paid 400 for it u still got a deal
ok im offering 1500 plus 250 tip
Can't you take it out by hand you know muscles
👍👍
Buen trabajo
Sorry don’t understand but thank you for watching!
Good job
I wanted to see it mow some grass.
Not bad.
It was. $400 mower….I would have swapped out the motor right away, you’re still way ahead of new or most used prices…
What did you expect for $400 dollars. The deck was worth that! Nice rebuild, but something tells me you made this video to play victim for more views(just my opinion)…
Kohler engine only , on a scag.
Kohler engines are junk.. stick with kawasaki or briggs...
Briggs?
Can’t disagree, kawasakis are nice!!
@@302vettelife2 Yes. I'd take a Briggs and Stratton engine with oil guard system over a Kawasaki.
@@302vettelife2yes Briggs -VANGUARD
Kawasaki is the bees knees.
Keep the valves adjusted, the oil and the engine/oil cooler clean, and you'll be happy owner. Quiet, more efficient, and more responsive.
Skip the valve adjustments, or let it get too dirty, and you're gonna be upset.
The new motor is very dirty and rusty not good work
not the sellers job to tell you whats wrong with a scrap mower
It's your mom's job
Okay dirtbag.
No one said it was a SCRAP mower🎉
@@AudiophileTommy $400 mower ???