REPAIRING A $100 CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER (FIX N FLIP)

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  • Опубліковано 28 гру 2024

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  • @BikeLife_Nicholas
    @BikeLife_Nicholas День тому +1

    FIRST PIN PLS

  • @Maik1968
    @Maik1968 18 годин тому

    Hello dear Alex, seems to me as if the idea of a foldable table works pretty well! Nice rebuild as always and it’s fun and teaching to watch you! Have a nice weekend now and I will see you in 2025 again 😀🍀🌞🎉🍾🎉🎊🥳

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella День тому

    You’re way more generous than I am, Alex! I would have charged him to haul it away with all the issues it had! 😂👍

  • @Lovinflyindrones2022
    @Lovinflyindrones2022 17 годин тому

    Great find Great Fix. Great video. Hey Alex I like ur steel toed Safety Shoes mate. Safety First 🤔🤫😎😎🤓🤓😁😁😁😁 just Kidding. Have A good day. Enjoy your videos mate

  • @RPO6464
    @RPO6464 День тому +3

    More videos please Alex. I love your videos.

  • @rogermcdonald1607
    @rogermcdonald1607 День тому +2

    Alex, the previous owner got his money's worth on those front tires. That was well worth the $100 you gave for that tractor. I agree that machine should bring $1000+ for sure. Really nice repair. I bet you have a really good reputation in your area. You don't cut any corners and that makes for a dependable tractor that looks as good as it runs! Goodluck in 2025 sir! 👏🔧🇺🇸

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому +1

      I'm glad you liked the video. I put a lot of work into my projects, but it's all worth it when I can make something reliable again. I have gotten a lot of compliments from machines people have bought but there are always some that people say I tried to pull something on them. I do my best. I hope you have a great new year Roger 😎

  • @JohnnieBravo1
    @JohnnieBravo1 День тому +1

    That looks like an $800 mower now! Awesome job.

  • @paulh6096
    @paulh6096 День тому +1

    Nice job! That is a great looking machine for its age.

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому

      Thanks for watching, I hope it inspires others to give it a shot!

  • @DHeck-ur6qd
    @DHeck-ur6qd День тому +2

    Awesome video! You did a great job on the tractor. It came out looking amazing. You always do a great job with how much detail you put in your videos. Hope to see more videos soon. 🙂

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому

      Thanks so much for the compliments, I really appreciate it!

  • @Kylebythecreek
    @Kylebythecreek День тому

    Nice job filming and working underneath the tractor. You made it look easy!

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому +1

      Thanks for watching, it’s not as easy as it looks! Both of us know that. It was a long video to edit so hopefully people enjoy.

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 День тому +3

    Looks like a simple made lawn mower. Doesn't even have that stupid mow in reverse safety. I wouldn't mind owning something like that. Nice job fixing this one up.

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому +2

      It's a great machine, I've been happy with it so far after fixing it and testing it. These older craftsman’s hold up well if not abused.

  • @user-ds6ir6pc5y
    @user-ds6ir6pc5y День тому

    Nice job alex. Hope you are doing well thanks for all the great videos.

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 12 годин тому

    Looks like you've done a really good job fixing that rider. i was surprised at how well it looked. You can sure tell it was kept inside when it wasn't being used!! Great job!!!

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  2 години тому

      It definitely had been stored properly! Thanks for watching. It was a pretty good amount of work, but worth it.

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl День тому

    Listen to that sing 🎶 You make that money Alex 💪Hope your holiday was a good one !!!

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому

      Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. I’ve had a great one spending time with my family.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 16 годин тому

    This one came out looking great. You should have a nice Spring. Mine is looking pretty good too. I have 2 riding mowers, 5 push mowers, and a blower ready right now. I still have a few more to get ready, but they all need a little work.

  • @casey74500
    @casey74500 20 годин тому

    TURNED OUT SWEET!

  • @PaulHigginbothamSr
    @PaulHigginbothamSr День тому

    Wish I lived near you Alex. I would weld those two anti scalp wheels on for you where they would be better than new. That little Titanium welder did good.

  • @EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss
    @EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss День тому

    Very nice tractor yes it sure is worth $1,000 and HAPPY NEW YEAR'S AND THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 16 годин тому

    I had a relative give me a commercial Craftsman with a similar toe out issue. I replaced the drag links (steering arms) and it fixed the problem. I eventually found out that the first owner of this machine hit it with a full size tractor. You couldn't visibly tell that they were bent on the machine, but I definitely could when I put the old one beside the new one. That is probably what was going on with this machine.

  • @andyhamilton8940
    @andyhamilton8940 17 годин тому

    Some of those main jets pop in through the top of the plastic float housing. They tend to fall out into the bowl.👍

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 17 годин тому

    That was about the cleanest carb I have ever seen on an old mower. It had to be replaced at some point.

  • @andyhamilton8940
    @andyhamilton8940 17 годин тому

    Little clear nail polish helps seal the Welch plug.

  • @toddosterhout9866
    @toddosterhout9866 День тому

    Hope you had a great Christmas!

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому

      Merry Christmas to you too! I hope you enjoyed the holiday.

  • @fartsackjack7081
    @fartsackjack7081 День тому

    yeeeeeet yeeeeeet makin the loot

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 17 годин тому

    Lol. I can tell you have experience with those Nikki carbs. If you have worked on them before, then you know to grab the channel locks for those bowl screws. Using a screwdriver will just end in a lot of disappointment.

  • @jerrymullins4962
    @jerrymullins4962 13 годин тому

    Good eye finding plug in carb

  • @fartsackjack7081
    @fartsackjack7081 День тому

    BANGER

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому +1

      Thank you!!!

    • @fartsackjack7081
      @fartsackjack7081 День тому

      @@freedommowers420 shiii thank you man ...july 29th i aint really touched a mower since been off for my 2nd hernia blow out ...now since i been off i have a giiant 3rd hernia ...i miss is so much cant wait to be back at it .....hopefully another year ill be set to make some loot

    • @Rein_Ciarfella
      @Rein_Ciarfella День тому

      @@fartsackjack7081
      If those were the hiatal kind, the surgeon screwed up bigtime! While he was in there he should have installed mesh all the way across so the next ones could never happen!

    • @fartsackjack7081
      @fartsackjack7081 15 годин тому

      @@Rein_Ciarfella IM TO BIG IT WONT WORK ...i had to have weight loss surgery before they fix the hernias ...

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella 17 годин тому

    Wow! Showroom quality when you were done, Alex! 👍
    What did you use to get that paint finish?

  • @todddewell6314
    @todddewell6314 День тому +1

    You should get your asking price for sure!!

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 16 годин тому

    The drag links (steering arms) were definitely shot on this machine. The bent drag links are probably what caused the steering gear to wear out like that.

  • @SuperJaxsonmowingMorris
    @SuperJaxsonmowingMorris День тому

    I have the same mower (YTS3000 with 46)

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella 19 годин тому

    At 13:05 the word isn’t Venturi, it’s Bernoulli's principle. Yes, airflow within the throat of the carb is affected by the Venturi, or decreased diameter area, but the fuel being drawn into the throat of the carb from that tiny orifice in the side of the throat is a result of Bernoulli's principle.
    This principle can be illustrated by forcing air across the opening of a straw, which will pull a liquid up from below.
    In a more appropriate example, after washing off a machine with blind fastener holes exposed, I use shop air with a blow gun to pull all the water out of the holes by holding the airflow perpendicular to the holes. The water is sucked right out and away from me, as opposed to blowing air directly into the holes, which may force most of the water out, but not all, and in the process splashes water directly into my face.
    These are two different but related fluid dynamics principles which can be mislabeled, much the same as “leverage” versus “torque”. Don’t get me started! 😂😉🔧👍

  • @RepairGang
    @RepairGang День тому +1

    what camera do you use and mic

  • @Tonypippy
    @Tonypippy День тому

    Great mower neighbor up the street bought one brand new with a bagger never put any oil in it and first pass blew the motor. I trash picked it and put a new motor in it been running it for years with no problems. Was wondering if you know what light bulbs the headlights are since mine didn't come with any.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 20 годин тому

    Do you put your batteries in the house to keep them warm during winter ??

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 17 годин тому

    I changed Drag links on my Craftsman recently and I had to drop that steering plate. You can reach that nut from the back side. It takes a minute to maneuver around everything, but a ratchet will fit in there. You don't have to pull the crankshaft pulley to access it. I had to go in from the back, insert the ratchet handle first. It took a minute, but I got it in there, lol. Why the hell did they not just thread the plate instead of using a nut? That was an unnecessary pain in the ass.

  • @RedOaksWrencher
    @RedOaksWrencher День тому

    Do you have a link to that manual Tire changer?

  • @randallpalmisano1883
    @randallpalmisano1883 День тому +1

    shop tour?

    • @allensgamingshow
      @allensgamingshow День тому

      Agree

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому +1

      Maybe. There isn’t much shop to look at. It’s about 12x14ft. I try to keep it as minimal as possibly because I don’t have much room.

    • @randallpalmisano1883
      @randallpalmisano1883 День тому

      Minimal with everything you need.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 День тому

    It would only bring about 450/550 in my area if it’s in top condition 😢😢
    So just keep it till spring 😊😊😊

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  День тому

      Yea it would sell right now for that price. In spring I’m hoping for max profit.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 День тому

    Nothing is as good as a leak down test to start with and valves adjusted, the carbs away need cleaning

  • @Lovinflyindrones2022
    @Lovinflyindrones2022 17 годин тому

    Do u know Ken from Kens small engine repair aka Mr Mow IT All??? He has a livestream every Saturday at 2pm u should stop by sometime when u can. They talk small engines and other things as well.

  • @jaimeg9058
    @jaimeg9058 12 годин тому

    What do you do for work? You have the skills to be making 6 figures at a shop doing this type of work.

    • @freedommowers420
      @freedommowers420  2 години тому

      Hoping to start doing small engine repair full time for myself this next year. I was an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force.

    • @jaimeg9058
      @jaimeg9058 2 години тому

      @ good for you man. That sounds great. Best of luck.

  • @BikeLife_Nicholas
    @BikeLife_Nicholas День тому

    first pin