yard sale John Deere, lets unfix other peoples repairs.
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2018
- I purchased this john deere lx178 at a yard sale 2 weeks ago for $320. it came with a snow blower and some problems. so lets find out what is wrong with it and how to fix them,
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I’m 39 years old and this is the first time I’ve ever seen the needle in a carburetor, or a carburetor torn apart for that matter. I’m learning a lot from this channel.
yep its how it used to be done, i took my car for service ( i used to do it myself) and asked for the tappets to be adjusted (valve clearances) the young mechanic looked at me and didnt know what i was talking about, lucking there was an older guy there who remembers that not all cars are overhead camshafts or hydraulic lifters
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I specialized in small engine carburetors for years .On the small gas engine stuff, its almost ALWAYS a needle and seat issue...you would amazed at how many people throw away lawn mowers, chainsaws, snowblowers etc because some dummy tells them it's a bad (and expensive carb) when it's just a needle and seat that cost $5-7.00
I bet you've never driven a car that wasn't fuel injected and I doubt you have ever et points of the timing of a car either. Ever change oil?
I love watching Mustie, not because I expect to learn something new (although I have), but because if is such a pleasure watching someone who knows what they are doing. As a guy who grew up in the 50s, teen in the 60s I pretty much learned most everything Mustie talks about. Working on lawnmower engines, go karts, mini bikes, motor cycles, VWs and V-8s. Not at all uncommon for those of my age group, but skills now becoming rare. Glad we have some like Mustie around (and posting) to pass on such skills!
Previous owners' "repairs" are always fun to see, and make for easy fixing because they are usually the reason something isn't working. Love watching you work because you do your best to do things correctly and as OEM as possible :-)
Dave Kauffman Like the dodge avenger i did today that another "mechanic" worked on before i got to it ..Was fun laying on asphalt in 103 degree heat yay!!!!
I've heard it called "tinkeritis," guys think they know what they're doing, but are still learning. Been there, it's how I learned how to do things right, it ain't always pretty though :-)
Found a Mustie score today while out yard saleing. Saw a Honda FG100 tiller on the curb with a free sign on it. Poured some gas down the cylinder Mustie style and it fired right up. Further investigation showed the seals in the carb were bad. Looked up a kit but a new carb was only $15 so I pulled the amazon trigger.
Several of my viewers said come see you work on stuff. I'm here. Now I wish you were my neighbor.
Maybe Mustie will go and check out your Willys project!
Greg Cooper EA needs to watch Jonathan W for the Willy. I know Mustie watches for that kind of content. It is a really good channel too. Mustie and Jonathan are 2 of my favorite channels to watch!
Get in line.
Thanks for this one Mustie. I have been watching several projects of you and love the way you film it. I have to chuckle on a regular base. Your humor is good. Before I discovered your channel, I always was a bit reluctant to wrench on my gas powered machines. Your way of attacking the problems has given me a steep learning curve. I have found an old lawnmower and together with my 10 year old son, we are going to fix it. It is beat up, runs not good, hunting and needs some cleaning. It was free. Only thing is that my hoard is tiny. I hope you never change the way you make these lovely videos and I hope to learn much more from you.
well thank you for the nice comment
Mustie1 great show as always my nephew loves watching you fix equipment thank you for being you and a enjoyable person to watch.
Couldnt agree more!
good to hear kids are interested in fixing old things
Helmut Aarts I read your comments after making my own and although many of your points I didn’t make I couldn’t agree more.
love the length of your videos. I don't always get to watch them through but i always come back. Better than television.
You don't need a governor..everyone loves mowing their lawn at 35MPH tached out at 6000 rpm. lol. Much respect for Mustie and his work/UA-cam content.
Slow is the way to mow.
@mrboss fanboy Gee you think so? Thanks for your knowledge that every grade 8 auto shop student knows.
Hey Mustie..........and old High School friend of mine called me, laughing and said .....You have to watch this dude....He is your long lost brother.....so I check your site out and I smiled through every video.........You and I seem to think, talk and work the same.....garages very similar......too funny and nice to see another guy that fixes just about any and everything !! I'm an old Navy man that learned elevators on board a Carrier and did so so 20 yrs after as a civilian..........all the while fixin all my friends and neighbors things over the yrs.......with not only a motor pile....I also have a used appliance pile for old stuff.........lol I get a kick out of your patience, which I can tell is endless, much like mine......lol Anyway my Brother........keep the faith and have fun.........I'm still plugging along at 64....enjoying my projects and making people happy..........Cheers Man !!!!
Amen Rob! You and our brother are awesome men!
Everybody that follows this channel has, similar "Mustie like", genetic material. We just can stand looking at something that collect dust because, it doesn't run or work properly.
"You know how many times I've moved that stuff and never sat in it?"....Classic Mustie These are great videos.
' i don't know how many times I've moved that stuff and never sat on it'...... classic line.
Loved the video.
Fantastic camera work.
Cheers, Pal......Keep up the good work.
No woman around to bug the hell out of him. A bench is good enough.
I've never worked on ride on mowers but I love the simplicity of all lawnmowers. I repair many mowers myself and like you, bring stuff back to life that other people throw away. Good fault finding on this one too.
you and mustie should have a "mower off" ;-)
I really enjoy the little nature shots at the end of your videos. I love all the learning I get from watching your videos also. Thank you so much.
I have no idea about how to fix engines and I don’t have the tools to engines. Yet after watching your videos, I want to go out and find a broken engine and fix it. Love your videos.
I really admire your attention to detail, and your overall knowledge is wonderful. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you so much!
This "Weekend Wrencher" always learns some tips. Thank you very much for that carb' breakdown
I must give you a big THANK YOU for your videos on the LX178. After 23 years owning one I experienced problems similar to what you described and overcame in this series. Thanks to you I didn’t panic when I experienced hydro lock. I did the same thing you did by removing the plugs. After you pointed out the carb was the issue and the trouble you ran into fixing it, I bought a genuine Kawasaki carb for cheap ($50) and with close attention to the videos you produced I was able to not only bring my most trusted “steed” back to life but regained its youth. THANK YOU so much for the detailed insight into the problem and the ultimate cure. I expect to get another 20 years out of this tractor thanks in great part to your work. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Love your videos Mistie, I've learned some things, and like your style and attitude. Keep them coming!! From a retired 36 year Sikorsky helicopter mechanic and aircrew member.
Between You and ‘Steve’s Small Engine Saloon’ (found both of you noodling for guidance) I have nothing but praise for both of you. I have some gun gurus that got together and literally doubled each other’s subscribers. Steve’s An easygoing Canadian and I think you Two would have a fabulous time playing off each other doing a joint video. Really love your channel, Always been mechanically inclined but sincerely your videos have taken me to new levels. Thanks!
Every time you upload a new 'will it run' or fix-it video, I learn something new. Thanks for sharing your vast knowlege.
Guy, I really appreciate the fact that you explain to us what you're seeing and what's wrong while you try to fix things. So many of these video's the hoster never says a thing which makes learning what all is going on tougher. I, like many here I suspect, are trying to figure out the problems we are facing at home and need that extra input to learn and solve our problems. Great job I learn a little every time I watch your video's
Crazy about your channel ! The talking while you work on your project repairs makes it mesmerizing and easy to follow .
Another great video from a really great "Mechanic". Brings me back to my younger years!! Kudos!!
This channel is becoming very popular. Always good content and a great host. And so educating.
An hour of Mustie1, yes please! You are my moment of zen while I work.
when i need to replace linkage rods i use stainless steel bike spokes ..they make for a great substitute.
Darn,that is a good idea.
Love the way you resurrect items other people discard, so interesting so green
"It's just happy it's getting fixed.." :D The sidewalls on my tractor's tires were cracked and leaking like that on the outboard side. I had to remove the wheel, lay it on it's side, then fill it with the goop so that it went into all the cracks at once. Worked well. Good work, Mustie!
Thanks for the new video, reminds me of wrenching in my neighbors garage as a kid (I didn't, and still don't know what I'm doing, but love hangin' in the garage)
I love to watch your videos. They are very educational and entertaining. You make it look so easy. You just tear into it. If I even attempted what you do I'd end up making a bigger mess of anything I touch. I would love to have half of your knowledge.
There's a couple other You-Tubers that swear by stuff like Tire-ject, mainly using it on tractor tires, although like you said, it will definitely cause a tire imbalance at higher speeds.
As always, I enjoy your videos and how you explain things, I'm sure you've saved many a person some money !!
As a photographer if I may make a suggestion on the harsh light from your LED flashlight, just take a couple of layers of the frosted white bags you get from Wal-Mart or where ever and wrap them around the lens of the light and it will soften the light dramatically and should nuke it show up a lot better on film...or in this case CCD, lol. Soft light is much easier for the camera to pick up. Not trying to tell you your business I thought I would share. Great video as always!! Thanks!!
I agree. LED as been and will, always be JUNK. I wonder if I'm the only one but, I find LED screws-up with my depth perception. I've noticed that, by using a LED flashlight. Everything is brighter but, there is no way I can't walk, without tripping over a simple bump on the terrain, every 10 seconds. That situation never happened with a regular flashlight.
Love the moments at the end, almost as much as the wrenching...keep up the good work here!
brilliant as always very intresting please dont cut back on the video length its more entertaining and educational than the tv
malc dicko Absolutely right! Please don't!
Absolutely true...today's TV programming is mostly terrible...😖
i live in uk and have stopped watching tv ,but now am hooked on mustie 1..he is a real person..
hi tony i live in the uk too
I stopped watching tv about 7-8 years ago for the most part. Everything is way too overly done, corporate, commercial, and dramatized. There's no neural ground anymore. Hate this or be hated, love this or be hated, be like me or you are them, and so on. I like real people doing real things for real reasons. Mustie is easily one of the best channels on UA-cam and has been since he started.
Your content makes me want to tinker on things more. I always enjoy your videos and keep up the good work sir.
Mustie 1 is number ONE !! Much RESPECT !! You are the best 😁
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Love it mustie.. The more i watch the more i learn.
Plus you remind me of my grandfather, when you laugh before a joke or pointing something out thats funny.
(The liquid tube).
Amazing, Q-Tips and a drill, I wouldn't have thought of that. I have watched your vids a lot and learned patience and problem solving seem to be the way to fix things, usually if I can't get it done in five minutes I've had enough of it. I just need to find a bike lift, my rolling on the floor days are about over, I'm too old and fat for that anymore.
I find it hard to believe Q-Tips would work very well to clean up a bad seat; plus the way he was whipping that drill about with the Q-Tip/ lapping compound. He says the seat isn't available? Is that typical of the garbage they sell now--no needle and seat available for this particular carb?
Love your videos. Very educational. I have learned alot by watching. Keep up the good work.
We don't really understand much of what you are doing, but enjoy the teacher. You are amazing and am considering forming a fan club!
Love all your videos, been with you for sometime now and always look forward to a new one, the longer the better, many thanks from the uk
That's why I install an in line fuel valve on all my mowers so that way even if there's an issue in the carb I don't have to worry about flooding, hydrolock, or a gas filled crankcase and the fuel valve is also how I shut off my mower. I never turn it off with the key when not in use.
Even on my new lawn tractor I added the fuel shut off as well...also makes it nice to run the carb out of fuel for storage.
Just for the ones that don`t know: ethanol mixes with water and when the carb is stagnant the fuel in float bowl evaporates leaving the ethanol/water to the last and forming sludge. That sludge is what plugs the jets. It`s a real nuisance.
2sheets to the wind which is why I shut my mower off with the fuel valve. After running it out of gas there's none in the carb.
Even with a gas shut off, automatic or manual, it's a good idea to get in the habit of checking your oil every time before starting... while you have the dipstick out, smell it... Smell gas, don't start it. Also if you notice you have more "oil" than you should have, when you check it, then more than likely, you have gas in the crank. In addition, it keeps you from running it without oil... I have seen where the manual shut offs go bad and leak. Even if the mower has an automatic shut off (they seem to stop working a lot), I always install a manual shut off on my customer's machines.
Don't know how many new customers I have gotten, where they run with no oil or have a crankcase full of gas... If it doesn't blow up or seize up the engine first, and your mower exhaust looks like you are fogging for mosquitoes, you have gas in the crankcase.
I pound it into their heads after I fix their mower... Check it and smell it, every time.
Plus keep your mower clean so you can see if the engine is leaking oil. When you pop the hood to check the oil, look around the engine for leaks. Don't mow wet grass, and wash top and bottom of your deck, don't leave it parked on grass or dirt or damp concrete. It will rust faster, especially on damp concrete. In addition, a dirty mower will attract and hold the moisture and rust quicker... A vented cover leaving a slight gap on the bottom, on uncracked pavement is the best place, if you have to park it outside.
Long term storage... run it out of gas with the manual shut off and then disconnect your battery ground or throw a tender on it.
I just get ethanol free fuel from the gas dock at the marina and put stabil in it. Havent had to take a carb apart in years.
I put tubes in these tubeless tires, because I get tired of putting air in the before I use the mower. I had an LT20 Snapper at the farm that would go down between each use. I finally yank the tires and had tubes put in them. Never had a problem, again. Thorns are the worst enemies of thin walled tires.
Love your Videos, keep up the good work, this one is definitely one of my favourites .
Man absolutely great video, I have a different pair of deeres , just got done working on them , but your video popped up and I watched it twice. Great work.
I can't stop watching your videos mister. So interesting and I'm learning...
Great real-life repairs. As a mechanic many years, I enjoy using these to encourage young people to become interested in fixing things. Personal opinion, and that's just it, an opinion, it would improve recommendation value without profanity. I think young people hear this from too many sources already. Thanks for the time to record so much mechanical experience.
Another successful repair. Mustie you're the best. I've learned a lot from watching your videos and wrenched on a few engines myself.
Love the sped up end of the video. vroom
Hello from Oregon, Mustie. Thanks again for another fine video showing how to fix the evil!
New to your channel - I really enjoy your vids. I like the way you methodically work through each problem in each system. Great job & keep it up!
Very informative as always. I really like the endings that you put on.!
Ive always wondered about your lovely yard table and chairs. Finally got my answer.. So funny! Awsome content as always.
Thanks Mustie for another great lesson in troubleshooting small engines. Really enjoy hearing your thought processes as you work your way to the problem. Great job and thanks for all you do for us!
The LX 178 is the most bomb proof mower John Deere ever made. I have worked on some that had 10,000 hours on them and they still run well. Some of the JD newer stuff is junk. Great video! Thanks.
What a pretty spot you have there Mustie1. Nice job on that hacked up old Deere too.
Christmas in June ! A Mustie video ! fhanks so much for the time you spend making these videos Better than anything on TV
Sold those mowers at a dealership. Loved the Kaw engines, but have a 2001 Kohler on a LT that is a steady steed.
Hello Mustie. I saw you drain the oil but not replace it. When you started it up for the test run my first thoughts were ' Oh Sh*t'. We all drop clangers from time to time - but not this time. Please don't do that again, just for that split second I almost woke up. It's your personallity that makes your channel so good Mustie, I would imagine your quite a gentle, quiet person. I bet you have your 'moments' though like us all. Thanks for the video, it's good as always.
What a sweet fix and find! Enjoyed the heck out of that
The gas overflow is very interesting and I hope you record the fix?!
Thanks for taking us along!
The chipmunk and a full load in those jowles!
I think that linkage you added should have a 'Z' shape on both ends to keep it from wearing and beginning to bind. You added a 'J' bend that can slip off after some wearing. Thanks for the great videos. You inspire, educate, and most importantly entertain me!
Never seen a mower setup like this, Ive seen the funky honda ride-on that has a cute little mini inline 2 thats basically setup like a car engine, never seen a v-twin with the radiator over the fan like that though. Neat!
WOW !! Bargoon !! one of the best units you ever bought-retail well over $3500 !!
-so your yard and gravel driveway should be fantastic -I'm jealous
Really enjoyed your video! Just one thing. The wheels on the mower deck (according to my dealer) aren't meant to run all the time. They are only there to prevent scalping in rough areas. They should not be lubed as that only makes dirt etc. stick and create unnecessary wear. The wheels are nylon and are only buffers so that the deck does not bottom out. Correct me if I'm wrong. According to my wife it wouldn't be the first time! LOL
Thanks for the great videos Mustie. 👍
Ok, I subbed, love this man's style and work.
Just started watching. Love your videos. & yes I talk to the screen. I predict the problem with the Deere is the carb low / mid speed circuit needs cleaning.
Thanks for doing these.
You remind me of McGyver! Amazing ingenuity at figuring out problems! An amazing gift from God Jehovah!
Hey Mustie1, great video. I love John Deere yard tractors. The rated RPM for that engine is 3350. That is about what you had before bending the spring. I own a JD with an air cooled Kawi, and I can say that the engine sounded about right at that lower speed.
Back when I worked on mechanical typewriters (OMG!) we "never" bent anything. We took out our "forming" tool(s) and "formed" the items. We never could mention that we needed to bend this or that - esp. in front of a customer / operator. LOL Funny how that just popped back into my thoughts. ;)
Thanks. I'm going to start "forming" all my parts from now on!
Adjustments were required.. Lol
My father was a typewriter dealer who also had a repair shop. I would watch the guys ‘form’ stuff regularly. I hadn’t thought about that term in decades. Thanks for the reminder. :)
He sold royal, Olivetti Underwood and eventually got into copiers, mimeograph, adding machines, etc.
Love the video Mustie, I always learn something!
Nice vid, never dealt with this mower specifically before. Unique design and similar at the same time, I still miss my old 212! Good old K series Kohler!
I bought an X300 earlier this year for under $300 at an auction, only thing I could find wrong with it was a dead battery, a cracked hood and the deck (42") needs leveled. Did the maintenance on it, charged the battery and it starts and runs great. Does have over 800 hrs. on it but it's just a back up mower, so I'll run it until it quits then fix it. Thanks for the vids!
Another interesting one, and those Deere Riders of that series go quick and easy for sale when you get them operating well. Good job finding the problems, and don't know why the previous person who wrenched on it didn't pull the top end off, to properly get to it, but the homemade gaskets done so poorly shows their craftswork.
One thing about tire slime you mentioned about the balancing, have found if you do it on a road vehicle, then immediately drive it where you can at least get up to say 50mph for a little bit, it doesn't harm the balancing, and works well..my two cents worth anyways. And I do mean right away, as you can't let it sit for a cup of coffee either, just drop it from the jack and pretty much take off to get it circulating. Anyways wish I had the Deere here, as were in a smoking hot heat wave, and hope you're staying cooler there ;)
That John deere need someone who know what they doing. I am glad you working on that John deere with some TLC 👍👍👍
Love your videos. I have learned so much!
Wow thanks for the video 😍 love your channel Darren
I am new here. I'm a John Deere man myself. You are a very lucky man to find that deal. The ones I am finding are $500 and just plain junk yard condition with no attachments. Good find.
Another great video, thanks for sharing.
Your skill reminds me of the movie Slingblade. Without some of the drawbacks of that guy though. Good to see people who know what they are doing what ever it is they are doing.
So so enjoy your channel. Thank you 😊
Your videos are very helpful, me and my 14year old son enjoy wrenching o 56:40 on yardsale stuff too. Thanks Mustie1
I've been in the lawn business for over 35yrs. About 5yrs ago , I found tireject. Works great on tire leaks, especially old checked tires. Almost a perfect fix, some time, the following year, I giv
Give them second app
This a very helpful video..thank you my friend.
It is hit or miss with small engine repair shops in most areas. I owned a JD Stx38. When I sold my house and moved into an apartment I gave it to my parents. My brother lived there. He stopped using it because he had issues with it and would not take it anywhere as he thought he could fix anything. On a hot day he had a fatal heart attack cutting the grass with a push mower. He left behind a lot of taken apart mowers and blowers and cars in the process of being "fixed". I moved in to take care of my parents. When I cut the grass with the push mower I kept thinking about how my brother died. So I searched for small engine places. There was actually one within 2 miles. I had them pick up the tractor and fix it. I did not care about the cost I just wanted to see how much money my brother would have spent and maybe not had the heart attack. It costed me 120 or so. I wonder when there are going to be small engine places like there are Starbucks for Coffee. I have gone back to that place for my blower, push mower and chainsaw. I wish my brother knew about it and would have gone there.
For some reason I remember being told that you want a slight tilt to your deck for proper cutting. That also could be for discharge tho. Awesome vids bud.
Now that was a good family every day working in the yard vido sounds very good buddy
I think I know the reason why Mustie likes crawling on top of those wobbly mowers. It reminds him of his childhood contraptions that were less than stable. Some things you never outgrow. The gleam in his eye when a small engine that was buried under junk for over 60 years shows up. Too much fun.
Love your videos...very entertaing.....thank you for posting
That's a really nice tractor, it's worth a little bit of an investment.
I love your videos keep them going thank you
deere's love a good bath after every use and a little polish once in awhile. you already did the most important things.
Ive seen some pretty "creative" home made linkages. At least they didnt butcher the eyes on the end to make the copper wire work. Thats my favorite.
Ah the squirrel proof feeding station, gotta love em. That squirrel will keep it a secret until he has had his fill. Surprised you didn't mulch those rocks on the trip around the property . Great job on this project as usual.
Thanks for letting us hangout with you!
I got one (LX178) from a friend and it ended up having the jet drilled out because it wasn't getting enough fuel. Then they put a fuel pump on it and it was FLOODED. I put a new jet in after he gave up and all it well.
Awesome videos! hands down great to watch!
great video as always. I personally like the short wildlife clips at the end.
Should have pulled the engine cover before power washing it.
Spray paint caps are great for catching the gas out of a float bowl.
Every spring I drop the deck, pull it out, then sharpen the blades.
It makes it so much easier just pulling the whole assembly.
I always pull the deck out, It's the only way to do it. The bummer is greasing the spindles these days is a waste of time as the bearings are sealed and you don't push the old grease out for new.
Someone gonna to get a good riding mower thanks to all the hard work you did it