I can't remember where I heard the quote but it stuck with me and goes something like, "if you're not testing, you're just guessing". That was a great video! My hat is off to Mr. and Mrs. T-Bone. 💯
I thought I was going to have to call you for help. Checked all my switches nothing wrong. Then I checked the starter and it would start. Finally after your video on the ground wire broken. I checked my ground. No ground on the frame. So I started looking for a wire. No broken wires. Trouble was the main ground cable to the frame. Be sure and tell everyone you have to have ground on starter and motor from the main ground off the battery. Hope this helps someone else. All I did was loosen the main ground cable to the frame and tightened back and it started like a new one. Note* I did disable the seat switch. Thanks for your videos.
I hate to burst your bubble but I'm 62 and my grandfather showed me how to clean points and contact surfaces with you guessed it valve lapping compound lol. What a great memory working on the old stock car in gramps barn. I learned so many tricks and proper methods from that man. Well back to replacing the old motorhome exhaust in the driveway. Peace ✌️
Horseshoe mode, you crack me up T-Bone 🤣🤣, That’s definitely a T-Bone original tip, ain’t never seen that before! I love that relay tester, amazing! That sausage thumb was pointing to every terminal 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Brilliant entertainment
Always dropping some excellent knowledge T bone. I greatly appreciate you taking time to show the tips and tricks. Lapping compound is one I’m going to be using for sure. 😎😎
Good one, T! I sometimes spray electrical contact cleaner in there or use a small torch tip wire to ream them out. I think just running a fuse (or any other type of connector) in and out a few times will do the trick. The most important part is to then goop dielectric grease (same as silicone grease) into the female side of the connection before installing the male side. After that the connection is not only protected from corrosion, but also from water intrusion.
I do gunsmith work as a hobby, another useful tip with lapping compound is if you have a stripped Allen bolt or something similar. Just fill the hole with it and the grit fills in the gaps between the tool and bolt.
🤣 don't pull my leg, you knew about this. Thanks for watching and commenting ROOSTER. It's 9pm on Friday night and I just finished the last mower of the day.
Nice video T-Bone! Loved the method for cleaning corroded fuse terminals. As far as the extra choke cable, i did the same addition to my Ariens which has a Briggs Intek engine. I didn’t like the idea of choking and starting my cold engine at full rpm, so i added a separate choke cable so that i can choke and set throttle at 1/3 while starting. BTW, nice camera work by Mrs T. Shout out to her too!
Another awesome video, great detailed information on troubleshooting steps easy to follow along. Great work Mrs. T with the camera. Keep them coming, appreciate yall!
Yes sir I work on four wheelers scooters motorcycles and we definitely believe in valve grinding compound 👍 and of course the Brake cleaner. Thanks for the video.
I really enjoy your videos T Bone! I like your trick for cleaning fuses and the terminals with valve lapping compound . Looking forward to your next video sir. Take care and catch you on your next one.
I am 70 years old and my dad taught me the valve lapping compound trick for "sanding" irregular shaped corroded parts when I was about 10 yrs old. He learned it in automechanics class at his high school. I do not think it is very new!
Old school, yes that's great my friend. Your dad was a smart man as I'm sure you are also. I've never heard of it and came up with the idea on my own. Thanks so much for commenting, we really appreciate you.
@@RaleysSmallEngines Not trying to make your discovery any less, just letting out that there is a lot of things no longer taught in high school that used to be of great use to our communities and citizens. A new discovery to an individual is as great as it was when the first individual discovered it.
@newsnowriversidesgtrock8144 YES sir, agreed my friend. So much knowledge is lost as time goes on. It's up to the older generations to pass it on so it isn't lost forever. Hey, thanks again for commenting my friend, we appreciate you so much.
@newsnowriversidesgtrock8144 I sure hope so my friend. Thank you, love the input. I'm still learning every day and been doing this my whole life and love it.
Hi Mr and Mrs T-Bone, been a really good video, i have learnt some really good stuff, and really good information and video footage to go along with the repairs done 👍
Quick question I have a jd 110 riding mower. The mower will run but if you cut it off it wont restart unless you let it sit for 4 or 5 hours. I have cleaned the carb twice, drian old gas out of tank , new filter just like you showed in your videos. Any ideas? Thanks
That’s the first time I’ve heard of the valve lapping compound trick. That will save a lot of terminal replacements. And some terminals are a pain in the butteesimo lol
Does that relay tester tell you if contacts are good, or does it only test the coil? Is the light checking the opening/closing of the contacts? How about dual contacts? 😮 10:17
All you need is a copper coin or similar and glue it on the battery in the middle of the terminals and you will never have corrosion again on any terminal. Thanks Rod
So my cheap multimeter doesn't beep when I test my seat switch but it does zero all the way out. Which I'm assuming tells me there is continuity and that the seat switch is good?
Thanks for commenting. I have a video on a pto terminal that backed out of the connector. This video is from 3 years ago 😆, I think it shows it. ua-cam.com/video/LmQl4msP8H8/v-deo.htmlsi=oYnWEXDukuCeKHVu
The relay tester you recommended (Amazon) is currently not available and they don't know when or if they will get any in stock. I was going to purchase one but.... Love your videos
I got a little advice for you at T-Bone get you some peanut butter blaster and spread it on that burn it on your cable so your battery and let it soak and take a wire brush to them I'm going to fill it out
T-Bone, that machine has been rode hard for only 233 hours! You can bet the oil looks the same way. His regular maintenance schedule is cobble it when its broke. Lol. ✌🚜👍
I tried what seemed like every test meter on the market. All readings were good...?? All connections were good...?? Then I had my neighbor "Swing Blade" to take a look at it. He discovered it was out of gas!! Go figure.
Show everyone how to put together a recoil pull start assembly or will I have to finally make a video? Mikel PS When I worked for a municipal equipment maintenance shop, a lot of that happened. Guys would come in looking like WW1 trench soldiers. 5 minutes later, they were out the door with complete assembly.
Thanks bones. 82. Years old and learning everyday. You teach good.
Thank you Bob, we appreciate you watching and commenting my friend
I can't remember where I heard the quote but it stuck with me and goes something like, "if you're not testing, you're just guessing".
That was a great video! My hat is off to Mr. and Mrs. T-Bone. 💯
Thank you Arty
All answers begin with a guess. Until tested you know nothing. Is your guess correct?
Lets ask Mr Owl 🦉
Everythings a tootsie pop to me
I thought I was going to have to call you for help.
Checked all my switches nothing wrong. Then I checked the starter and it would start. Finally after your video on the ground wire broken. I checked my ground.
No ground on the frame. So I started looking for a wire. No broken wires. Trouble was the main ground cable to the frame.
Be sure and tell everyone you have to have ground on starter and motor from the main ground off the battery.
Hope this helps someone else.
All I did was loosen the main ground cable to the frame and tightened back and it started like a new one.
Note* I did disable the seat switch. Thanks for your videos.
T Bone YOU are the MAN! I have learned so much about my JD zero turn!! Your lessons are much appreciated!!
relay tester ordered, $23 Canadian, here tomorrow, also the lapping compound, Thanks.. will be using it on my trailer wiring connectors..
That's great 👍🏻 thanks for watching and commenting my friend
I hate to burst your bubble but I'm 62 and my grandfather showed me how to clean points and contact surfaces with you guessed it valve lapping compound lol. What a great memory working on the old stock car in gramps barn. I learned so many tricks and proper methods from that man. Well back to replacing the old motorhome exhaust in the driveway. Peace ✌️
Just now ran across this channel, watched a couple of your videos and so enjoyed them. Very helpful as well……now I’m one of your subscribers….
Thank you Roger!! Welcome to our channel my friend.
DIALECTRIC GREASE!
I use it on all of my electrical connections.
No corrosion.
Thank you T-bone. I try to do my repairs myself. Glad that I found your channel. Need to get some of those testers. Those bits are sweet
Awesome, thanks for commenting
Horseshoe mode, you crack me up T-Bone 🤣🤣, That’s definitely a T-Bone original tip, ain’t never seen that before! I love that relay tester, amazing! That sausage thumb was pointing to every terminal 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Brilliant entertainment
🤣 🤣 glad you liked it my friend
Watch you everyday. . Love informative videos. You very good technical teacher👍. Keep the videos coming.
You and Tom DOBY have some of the best little tricks
Thanks Rob
Good job neighbor. That one reminds me of the one my next door neighbor discarded, and I acquired. Wow!
Excellent practical advice T-Bone! Great job of explaining so the average DIY'er can understand and apply to their situation. Thanks!
Thank you Robert. We appreciate you so much.
Always dropping some excellent knowledge T bone. I greatly appreciate you taking time to show the tips and tricks. Lapping compound is one I’m going to be using for sure. 😎😎
Good one, T!
I sometimes spray electrical contact cleaner in there or use a small torch tip wire to ream them out. I think just running a fuse (or any other type of connector) in and out a few times will do the trick.
The most important part is to then goop dielectric grease (same as silicone grease) into the female side of the connection before installing the male side. After that the connection is not only protected from corrosion, but also from water intrusion.
Nice trick with the valve lapping compound!
I do gunsmith work as a hobby, another useful tip with lapping compound is if you have a stripped Allen bolt or something similar. Just fill the hole with it and the grit fills in the gaps between the tool and bolt.
Great tip!
Dog gone my hide, why am I only now learning this.
As always, great work.
🤣 don't pull my leg, you knew about this. Thanks for watching and commenting ROOSTER. It's 9pm on Friday night and I just finished the last mower of the day.
🤣
@bigsonslawncare Hey there my friend, hope you are doing well my friend @bigsonslawncare
Thanks, brother. Just got one yesterday and have to repair it. won't start. I'll start with a new battery, and go on from there.
Valve lapping compound! Golden!💯👍🏾
😆 thank you
Nice video T-Bone! Loved the method for cleaning corroded fuse terminals. As far as the extra choke cable, i did the same addition to my Ariens which has a Briggs Intek engine. I didn’t like the idea of choking and starting my cold engine at full rpm, so i added a separate choke cable so that i can choke and set throttle at 1/3 while starting. BTW, nice camera work by Mrs T. Shout out to her too!
just ran across your channel while looking for some info,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Good stuff Sir
Hey, that was another good one. I know where to go if I have those electrical problems. Thanks T Bone.
Glad it was helpful Phil. Thanks so much for commenting my friend.
Another awesome video, great detailed information on troubleshooting steps easy to follow along. Great work Mrs. T with the camera. Keep them coming, appreciate yall!
Yes sir I work on four wheelers scooters motorcycles and we definitely believe in valve grinding compound 👍 and of course the Brake cleaner. Thanks for the video.
Duh, I never thought of the lapping compound,thanks for the tip!
🤣 me too, at 3am the idea popped in my brain. Who knows... 🤣
😂
I really enjoy your videos T Bone! I like your trick for cleaning fuses and the terminals with valve lapping compound . Looking forward to your next video sir. Take care and catch you on your next one.
I am 70 years old and my dad taught me the valve lapping compound trick for "sanding" irregular shaped corroded parts when I was about 10 yrs old. He learned it in automechanics class at his high school. I do not think it is very new!
Old school, yes that's great my friend. Your dad was a smart man as I'm sure you are also. I've never heard of it and came up with the idea on my own. Thanks so much for commenting, we really appreciate you.
@@RaleysSmallEngines Not trying to make your discovery any less, just letting out that there is a lot of things no longer taught in high school that used to be of great use to our communities and citizens.
A new discovery to an individual is as great as it was when the first individual discovered it.
@newsnowriversidesgtrock8144 YES sir, agreed my friend. So much knowledge is lost as time goes on. It's up to the older generations to pass it on so it isn't lost forever. Hey, thanks again for commenting my friend, we appreciate you so much.
@@RaleysSmallEngines I'll be watching you!
@newsnowriversidesgtrock8144 I sure hope so my friend. Thank you, love the input. I'm still learning every day and been doing this my whole life and love it.
Great video as usual, filled with lots of useful tips. Pay attention folks! You're about to learn something!
I love getting to the point. Keep up the awesome work. I love the fuse clean up too!
Thanks so much David.
Thanks T-Bone. Great video. Your videos are very helpful and I appreciate how well and clearly you explain things.
Hey T-bone I enjoyed your video very helpful and informative. Where are you located at?
Thank you. We are in South Carolina 🇺🇸
Thanks TBone, always learn alot watching your videos. Thanks again.
Awesome, thanks George
Hi Mr and Mrs T-Bone, been a really good video, i have learnt some really good stuff, and really good information and video footage to go along with the repairs done 👍
if you could share where you get your fly wheel keys i would greatly appreciate it all i can seem to find are metric
Love that relay tester. I might get one of those. Great channel.
Thank you Bill. It has been a handy tool for us. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment my friend.
Quick question I have a jd 110 riding mower. The mower will run but if you cut it off it wont restart unless you let it sit for 4 or 5 hours. I have cleaned the carb twice, drian old gas out of tank , new filter just like you showed in your videos. Any ideas? Thanks
That’s the first time I’ve heard of the valve lapping compound trick. That will save a lot of terminal replacements. And some terminals are a pain in the butteesimo lol
Great video as always, T-Bone!!
Thank you JW
Excellent TBone you help me out a ton 😊
Great video T-bone!! 🥩 Nobody likes electrical but I look at as a challenge!
Thank you. Heck yeah, me too!
Nice explanation and tips T-Bone, thanks for the video brother. 🙂
Hey Mrs T-Bone 👋
What would you think my problem is? The mower wont start it has a new battery it only starts if I use jumper cables
Does that relay tester tell you if contacts are good, or does it only test the coil? Is the light checking the opening/closing of the contacts? How about dual contacts? 😮 10:17
Another good video t - bone, sir 😎
Another great video T-bone!!
Thank you
All you need is a copper coin or similar and glue it on the battery in the middle of the terminals and you will never have corrosion again on any terminal. Thanks Rod
Great tip! Thanks!
So my cheap multimeter doesn't beep when I test my seat switch but it does zero all the way out. Which I'm assuming tells me there is continuity and that the seat switch is good?
Correct. Good luck!
On the switch if the latter's don't match up how do you get the wires out of the connector to move them?
Thanks for commenting. I have a video on a pto terminal that backed out of the connector. This video is from 3 years ago 😆, I think it shows it.
ua-cam.com/video/LmQl4msP8H8/v-deo.htmlsi=oYnWEXDukuCeKHVu
Great job T- bone
Thanks for the videos keep doing more.😊
Thanks for teaching us stuff.
Your the best T Bone
Keep up the good work
Handy tips as always T Bone
The relay tester you recommended (Amazon) is currently not available and they don't know when or if they will get any in stock. I was going to purchase one but....
Love your videos
Nice job! You showed your age when you said it's hard to "film".
👍👍👍. Thanks Mr and Mrs T
I got a little advice for you at T-Bone get you some peanut butter blaster and spread it on that burn it on your cable so your battery and let it soak and take a wire brush to them I'm going to fill it out
That’s a shame to treat good equipment like that …. Good information thank you
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
Really good info, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks you sir. Very helpful.
Looks like the classic example of a mower always left outside in the weather!
Whats up witj the hour meter my 425 clicks but wont turnover has voltage at starter but no hour meter
Thanks TBone!
You're good👍👍👍👍
Looking for the relay tester
always like your videos and mrs t bone does a good job to
Francis next thing we know she’ll be in Hollywood producing blockbusters…. I mean besides T-Bone’s. 🙂🙂
Thank you
T bone does most all the work, he does all the producing, editing, uploading. I jus help with the filming. Y'all give me too much credit 😊
@@Mrs.T-bone we'll just say it was you and be done with it. 🤣😲
Good stuff.
Thank you
Good video.
T-Bone, that machine has been rode hard for only 233 hours! You can bet the oil looks the same way. His regular maintenance schedule is cobble it when its broke. Lol. ✌🚜👍
Yes sir Roger
great video
It's good too learn thanks
good video T-Bone
Need more video’s from porterhouse ohhh I mean T bone!
🤣 🤣 🤣 working on it Tony. Thanks so much for your support and commenting.
I tried what seemed like every test meter on the market. All readings were good...?? All connections were good...?? Then I had my neighbor "Swing Blade" to take a look at it. He discovered it was out of gas!! Go figure.
🥳🥳
How about. 1-4 fault code on a z950m
If no valve lapping compound a smidge of polymeric sand mixed in some grease will do ya
👍
I have rivet gun jjus5 like yours
Awesome
Show everyone how to put together a recoil pull start assembly or will I have to finally make a video?
Mikel
PS When I worked for a municipal equipment maintenance shop, a lot of that happened. Guys would come in looking like WW1 trench soldiers. 5 minutes later, they were out the door with complete assembly.
People will spend big bucks for something but never give it any care or maintenance.
Clutch ????
Thanks for commenting. Nope not clutch this time.
Also just cause a relay clicks doesn't mean it's good
TBone,I thought your professnal
Zero turn mower are a joke😂
👍