spaceship generator Free from the Town Dump.can we save it?

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  • a subscriber dropped off this real odd cone shaped 2 stroke generator he picked up while at the town dump and thought it would make for a great video. well I agree so lets see if it can be saved.
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  • @MarkEllington1
    @MarkEllington1 3 роки тому +537

    I want to see Mustie carrying this thing, while it's running, into Walmart while powering his cell phone with it.

    • @mg1342mg
      @mg1342mg 3 роки тому +46

      Or a huge 90w JVC boombox playing "The Future's So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades).

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 3 роки тому +11

      👍👌👏😁😂 LOL, that's a good one!
      Best regards, luck and health.

    • @darrenswails
      @darrenswails 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @MrButtonpresser
      @MrButtonpresser 3 роки тому +28

      The way that thing creeps along, maybe he could ride it there.

    • @TheWolfsnack
      @TheWolfsnack 3 роки тому +15

      ...but by the handle.....anyone who tried to pick up the thing from the bottom while running, deserves the nickname "Stumpy"

  • @johnblase2125
    @johnblase2125 3 роки тому +222

    I did a quick search online for the model number and found a crazy technical bulletin from the Department of Natural Resources in Wisconsin from 1971. The doc was titled "A Guideline for Portable Direct Current Electrofishing Systems". In it there is a reference to this model as the Powermaker AC-DC Generator
    (Model EAD-1250)
    Rating: 115 volts, 10 amperes,
    1150 watts
    No Load Voltage: 260 volts
    Voltage Regulation: 126%
    This is a single-phase, 400 hz, AC
    generator with a permanent magnet field,
    and a rectifier to produce DC.

    • @CheersWarren
      @CheersWarren 3 роки тому +13

      John Blase Great research , good numbers! Thanks

    • @RobertJLessard
      @RobertJLessard 3 роки тому +12

      What the heck would a 400 hz AC be used for?

    • @irgski
      @irgski 3 роки тому +3

      RobertJLessard Military

    • @dumbo800
      @dumbo800 3 роки тому +23

      @@RobertJLessard Any application where weight is an issue. Lower frequency power requires heavier transformers, so small craft in aviation and on the water went for a higher frequency. Lower frequency's main proponent is less transmission loss over distances. Small craft don't have an issue with that.

    • @2Nu
      @2Nu 3 роки тому +27

      @@RobertJLessard I believe 400HZ is Aircraft power system spec (might have been used as a mini ground test GPU/APU) especially given the 3 suction cup base for possible securing on a horizontal surface skin somewhere on an aircraft during ground testing.

  • @Wildman9
    @Wildman9 3 роки тому +8

    Hi Mustie ,I found out they were made in the 50s, 1000 watts ,115 A.C. ,24 DC ,at 10 amps . Hope this helps . Hope y'all are doing great . Thanks for the videos .I used to in my younger days did the same as you . Finding stuff and repairing it . Keep on having fun .🔨🔧🔩👍

  • @mrThurmenMurmen
    @mrThurmenMurmen 3 роки тому +14

    This guy just comes across as one wholesome, genuine dude

  • @ajhainstock3997
    @ajhainstock3997 3 роки тому +300

    Hey Mustie, I happen to actually have one of these powermaker generators. Little bit of info for you
    It is a 1250 watt generator that does both AC and DC at 115 volts. Looking at the twist lock plugs the left plug (red dot on yours) is for AC power tools only, the right plug (silver dot on yours) does AC and DC together. Thats also a 360hz generator. Used often with small aircraft, and particularly old mining equipment like jack hammers, small rock crushers and most commonly used in charging the old electric/battery mine carts. Cool little piece of history.

    • @tester239
      @tester239 3 роки тому +11

      Do you run yours at 3600rpm too? It seems really fast to me, but I don't own one or know any better! I was hoping he'd hook up a meter with an AC frequency checker and verify 360 cycles/sec

    • @ajhainstock3997
      @ajhainstock3997 3 роки тому +30

      @@tester239 3600 is a little high on that. Mine runs 2900rpm and and runs almost 370hz at no load. Thou from what I gathered with these powermaker generators to test their output properly you need to run them at full load than adjust your rpm to reach you 115v. These generators were designed to be run at 90% load 100% of the time.

    • @JetSettingBotanist
      @JetSettingBotanist 3 роки тому +2

      Is the ac only side also 360hz or just the other plug?

    • @ajhainstock3997
      @ajhainstock3997 3 роки тому +19

      @@JetSettingBotanist both plugs are 360hz, designed to run mining equipment mostly was what this was built for, some military use and aviation. All those equipments use 360-400hz. And the other plug will do both ac/dc not sure how it switches or does it but I've plugged my digital multimeter into them and tested both of AC, and got it. And in DC setting only the one plug, the DC was made to charge larger electric mine cars and machines. Very interesting set up, had people ask if I'd sell but not many around anymore and hard to put a price onto these.

    • @jordanlittle5391
      @jordanlittle5391 3 роки тому +4

      should have been made for leaded fuel as well i would imagine

  • @bazwillrun
    @bazwillrun 3 роки тому +94

    I've flown one of these older spacships...those plates with the + & - marks are the anti-gravity inducers...once charged they help it to achieve warp drive by turbo charging the dilithium crystals in the core plasma plant when they reach the “she can'nae take any more, captain” stage

    • @boostie1005
      @boostie1005 3 роки тому +5

      Without a Flux Capacitor !

    • @superchuck3259
      @superchuck3259 3 роки тому +1

      If you touch underneath it, you will see Stars!

    • @cocopublicnews6766
      @cocopublicnews6766 3 роки тому

      @@boostie1005 or continuum transfunctioner

    • @boostie1005
      @boostie1005 3 роки тому

      @@cocopublicnews6766 yeah that might work.

  • @izzzzzz6
    @izzzzzz6 3 роки тому +186

    No wonder nobody has seen one of these before, when you start them up they wonder off.

    • @PlayingwithPawz
      @PlayingwithPawz 3 роки тому +2

      Thats a good one i laughed at that too thought it was going to take off

  • @jamesisenbart6523
    @jamesisenbart6523 3 роки тому +174

    I used to be an authorized service guy for these I haven't seen one since about 1988 your carb adjustment if I remember right 1/2 to 3/4 turn out after assembling the carb then adjust accordingly the ac/dc should have been marked at some time beside the two receptacles one was ac the other was dc. lucky find! It's crazy how good of shape it is still in

    • @bansheemania1692
      @bansheemania1692 3 роки тому +12

      I was Just going to ask. At the Beginning on the Bottom. One Plug has a Red Circle of paint and the Other a Gray circle... Always nice to Have 12volt on a Generator

    • @jamesisenbart6523
      @jamesisenbart6523 3 роки тому +6

      @@bansheemania1692 if I remember right the data plate had the same marking next to the ac and dc specs

    • @thedim900conf
      @thedim900conf 3 роки тому +7

      Probably was 120v ac and dc some older tools ran on both

    • @robertreite4630
      @robertreite4630 3 роки тому +12

      Bad design to have the same type of socket for AC and DC outputs.

    • @arfyness
      @arfyness 3 роки тому +1

      @@jamesisenbart6523 looked to me like both could have had "115" for volts.

  • @sirsteele
    @sirsteele 3 роки тому +65

    I think that my favorite part of these videos is hearing the "Mustie Chuckle" when an engine fires off and runs for the first time!

    • @jesterr7133
      @jesterr7133 3 роки тому

      That's what I love about his videos. He truly enjoys what he is doing.

  • @macgybel7951
    @macgybel7951 3 роки тому +122

    I’ll guess we’re doomed when aliens invade earth with their two-stroke spaceships...

    • @MitzvosGolem1
      @MitzvosGolem1 3 роки тому +9

      Chemtrails are blue smoke two stroke..

    • @stanpatterson5033
      @stanpatterson5033 3 роки тому +9

      If they're Driptroit Diesel 2-strokes, we'll hear them coming, and likely the things will throw enough oil on the journey that they'll seize before they make it all the way.

    • @PastelComGini
      @PastelComGini 3 роки тому +2

      They're coming for our oil.

    • @beakittelscherz5419
      @beakittelscherz5419 3 роки тому +3

      @@PastelComGini Hoil No! R2D2 is comin´ ...

    • @xw6968
      @xw6968 3 роки тому +2

      Mustie is there leader...

  • @davidschwartz5127
    @davidschwartz5127 3 роки тому +73

    My Grandpa lived to age 86 and passed in 1952. He was a farmer you would not believe the unsafe equipment he worked with back then but there was one thing about him, he had a brain!

    • @RodBeauvex
      @RodBeauvex 3 роки тому +18

      The more dangerous it is, the more safe one acts.

    • @johansen1010
      @johansen1010 3 роки тому +8

      The milenial gen brought in a lack of common sense

    • @destroyerdragon2002
      @destroyerdragon2002 3 роки тому +4

      @@johansen1010 I have worked jobs at 18 where i know for a fact that many my age or younger would have been killed lol. I am 30. Most of the time couldnt stand those my age.

    • @chrisbraid2907
      @chrisbraid2907 3 роки тому +1

      One only needs to visit Asia and look at the power going to housing to realise that the third world is still running their wiring much worse than we used to ....

    • @RodBeauvex
      @RodBeauvex 3 роки тому

      @@chrisbraid2907 Even seen the underside of an old TV? Scary stuff that we used to just plug into the wall.

  • @TheSchmed
    @TheSchmed 3 роки тому +78

    Like we did in the old days to check the spark, “little brother, come here, hold this for a second”

    • @denniswhite166
      @denniswhite166 3 роки тому +14

      You probably hung out with my older brothers!

    • @oldskoolhead0
      @oldskoolhead0 3 роки тому +9

      dont think the plastic handle of a pair of plyers will save you either, ive been had twice lol

    • @aviator97msncom
      @aviator97msncom 3 роки тому

      Ive checked it a couple times like that.

    • @netrioter
      @netrioter 3 роки тому +4

      Bröther

    • @shawnmay8073
      @shawnmay8073 3 роки тому +4

      That was my job my older brother got me everytime

  • @thetruckmobilerecodingunit5569
    @thetruckmobilerecodingunit5569 3 роки тому +40

    That is a Power Maker, built in Torrance Calif during The 1960's, by Gus Suddmier. A friend of mine worked there and often I would ride with him as we would drive around LA and pick up the parts to make them. Gus was an inverter and had many patents. One of his inventions was on the "Moon Buggy" and was used to look for Oil. He also invented the "Instant Hot water system that ran hot water through the pipes so you always had instant hot water.

    • @danaowen9014
      @danaowen9014 3 роки тому

      I live in lomita next to torrance.What a small world.

  • @OhZone62
    @OhZone62 3 роки тому +51

    If Daleks had babies, this is what they'd look.
    Still loving the Sunday morning Mustie1 video: breakfast and coffee in hand. Nothing better then this to start the day.
    Many thanks for the continued sharing of your passion for things mechanical.
    Chris
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

    • @tomtruesdale6901
      @tomtruesdale6901 3 роки тому +2

      Nice Dr Who nod

    • @Bri-tg6xr
      @Bri-tg6xr 3 роки тому

      Dalek! Hilarious. Xterminate!

    • @TAOM5963
      @TAOM5963 3 роки тому

      @@Bri-tg6xr Generate! GENERATE!!!

  • @cncbuss1
    @cncbuss1 3 роки тому +10

    Something very soothing and satisfying about watching you work on these mechanical devices. Inspirational, educational and entertaining.
    Cheers from Montreal!

  • @etdizzle10
    @etdizzle10 3 роки тому +3

    I know it's been said, but the fact that you kept in the "mistake" about the carb and then explained how you learned from a different outcome than expectations. Love your stuff!

  • @oqvirtuoso2268
    @oqvirtuoso2268 3 роки тому +150

    As the story goes: he set the generator free and now it’s vibrating it’s way all the way back to mars

    • @bobf12
      @bobf12 3 роки тому +10

      It cant get far...Mustie took its back bone out. lol.

    • @Max_Marz
      @Max_Marz 3 роки тому +4

      What an amazing mental image hahaha

    • @Max_Marz
      @Max_Marz 3 роки тому +5

      Hahaha 43:56, I think that screwdriver left orbit too.

    • @WhiskeyGulf71
      @WhiskeyGulf71 3 роки тому +3

      Max Maruszewski try 43:54

    • @NarfBLAST
      @NarfBLAST 3 роки тому +3

      That might explain the AAA sticker at 1:07:00

  • @Evergreen64
    @Evergreen64 3 роки тому +42

    "Back when men were men and lived to the age of 40." And apparently lost fingers in generators. Yeah. I know. Looked like a chicken bone. But that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

    • @vicmabus1532
      @vicmabus1532 3 роки тому +1

      Nope. That was a finger.

    • @imacgst27
      @imacgst27 3 роки тому

      @@vicmabus1532 that's what I was thinking to lol

  • @brucek.evans-historian7028
    @brucek.evans-historian7028 3 роки тому +4

    What a seriously great video, one of the most unique items you have done--and after the suitcase moped, you have to go some distance. My appreciation goes to Darren for giving me a new way to look at automotive problem solving. My oil drain plug had been wrenched down on by the guys I had do a quick oil change I could not get it off. I finally used heat and a pipe wrench powered by a mallet to get the plug (there was no rubber gasket so they had impacted it tight). The oil filter was rusted in place. I shredded the oil filter down to the top plate, and FINALLY got it to turn with an air hammer. Rusted tight which would be why it was an ancient Wix and NOT the Fram I gave them. It was not entirely fun, but with a new sense of Mustie inspired confidence comes some pride. The irony: There was a dead mouse caught up in the bracket right behind the oil pan. Now that, that was funny. Thank you Darren.

  • @marcijunebug
    @marcijunebug 3 роки тому +8

    Ok of all the cool and interesting small engines and “cool junk” that I’ve watched you wrench on over the years I must say...I think this little guy is my favorite! What an awesome piece!!

  • @we775
    @we775 3 роки тому +21

    After watching a bunch of How to carb vids, one Mustie vid answers all the questions the others left me with. I love how you talk to us like we’re there and explain everything. Also love the “wrong” edits.

  • @leavethemwantingmohr
    @leavethemwantingmohr 3 роки тому +151

    Found this Ref:
    (2) Powermaker AC-DC Generator
    (Model EAD-1250)
    Rating: 115 volts, 10 amperes,
    1150 watts
    No Load Voltage: 260 volts
    Voltage Regulation: 126%
    This is a single-phase, 400 hz, AC
    generator with a permanent magnet field,
    and a rectifier to produce DC. Machines of
    this type are characterized by lightweight,
    high-voltage regulation, and high ripple
    content in the DC output voltage. Filtering
    is necessary for electrofishing applications.
    The characteristic on Figure 6 is curved
    because of the large change in voltage (from
    260 down to about 130 volts). This machine
    actually has too low an output voltage to be
    effective in electrofishing as can be seen on
    Figure 6. Because the voltage is so low, the
    machine never approaches its rated load
    current of 10 amperes and much of the
    output capability is wasted. Use of a transformer to increase the voltage of this machine (on the AC side since transformers
    only function with AC power) could significantly improve the electrofishing performance.

    • @beakittelscherz5419
      @beakittelscherz5419 3 роки тому +17

      Shit you nut,- this fanbase is solid and serious! gotta love the commitment ...

    • @xw6968
      @xw6968 3 роки тому +5

      And no link, lol

    • @stanburton6224
      @stanburton6224 3 роки тому +8

      Electrofishing eh? When was that legal?

    • @OttawaOldFart
      @OttawaOldFart 3 роки тому +3

      @@stanburton6224 never

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 3 роки тому +8

      Dear@@stanburton6224
      At about the same time when dynamite fishing was legal! 😁😂
      Best regards, luck and health.

  • @fraggelrock301
    @fraggelrock301 3 роки тому +74

    Who else was yelling “clamp that down!” ?

  • @bigbearbland
    @bigbearbland 3 роки тому +13

    So most of these types of videos, especially hour long ones, end by having the unit completely restored looking new and running perfectly.
    What a nice change to see none of those things accomplished. It restores my faith in my fellow AMERICAN.

    • @robertschmidt9296
      @robertschmidt9296 3 роки тому +3

      I like old things such as this that show their age.

    • @trevorhaddox6884
      @trevorhaddox6884 3 роки тому +2

      Every Mustie video is just farting around with carbs, it's just his style. Other channels are just like "off camera I rebuilt the carb".

    • @elonmust7470
      @elonmust7470 3 роки тому

      Most of those videos are nothing more than working hand tools that someone put in a bucket of water for a few months.

    • @deweywatts8456
      @deweywatts8456 3 роки тому

      My gearhead pops said: "Paint don't make it run".

  • @DavidWilliams-rn6uq
    @DavidWilliams-rn6uq 3 роки тому +34

    On these type of carbs without float bowls, the large diaphragm is a pressure regulator. The lever and the spring provide a minimum “pop off” pressure. The fuel pump builds pressure against the closed needle valve. When fuel demand increases, pressure behind the diaphragm drops. Atmospheric air acting against the back side of the diaphragm acts to overcome the spring, opening the needle valve. As soon as the needle opens, pressure in the chamber increases. That acts against the diaphragm, forcing the needle shut again. With regulated pressure against the back side of the jets, fuel will meter properly under designed load conditions. The beauty of this type of system is that it can be operated in any orientation, usually on chainsaws. It’s also significantly less sensitive to vibration.

    • @kittyztigerz
      @kittyztigerz 3 роки тому

      it need oils in air filter make it run little better because i used to have one carburetor just like that but can be pain in butt get it running it pend on how ya do it right

    • @codelicious6590
      @codelicious6590 3 роки тому +1

      Explain, "designed load conditions" please?

    • @kittyztigerz
      @kittyztigerz 3 роки тому

      look like he got few sense backwards it requires air suck in it push needle up to open valves to release fuel in bowl when air stop suck in carburetor it drop down needle to close valve stop fuel from overfilled bowl on carburetor

    • @DavidWilliams-rn6uq
      @DavidWilliams-rn6uq 3 роки тому +2

      Sorry, what I’m talking about is the “fuel curve” of the carb. It’s the expected air flow versus the amount of fuel needed to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio. The venturi of the carb develops the vacuum signal that draws the fuel through the jets. You need to make sure your carb is sized to handle the demands of the engine you are bolting it to. Too small, and your engine won’t get enough air at wide-open throttle to make all the power it is capable of. To large, on the other hand, and the engine won’t idle well or maintain good mixture at wide open. As long as you are within the amount of air flow the carb was designed for, it will run well. You may have to adjust the mixture screws for air pressure changes such as altitude an so on.

  • @Boemel
    @Boemel 3 роки тому +56

    What instrument do you play ?
    -The carbutator.
    This actually looks like what a roomba would look like from the 50s

    • @kevinritchie9227
      @kevinritchie9227 3 роки тому +2

      I thought the same thing...lol.

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 3 роки тому +3

      Isn't a roomba a vacuum?

    • @kevinritchie9227
      @kevinritchie9227 3 роки тому +3

      @@eriklarson9137 Yes. When he put the generator on the floor at the end, it moved around similar to how the roomba moves.

  • @stephencroft761
    @stephencroft761 3 роки тому +78

    Just want to thank you again, as you know we had a hurricane come through the Deep South this week. We were unaffected here in Montgomery Alabama but I knew if I needed it my generator was ready. Found out today it was not. Thanks to your fine videos I was able to disassemble the carb and clean the green gunk out of the main jet. I even thought of you when I ran the gas out of the bowl, the engine died, and I laughed out loud. Thanks again fantastic content I really appreciate it.

    • @colin-manyeates-clan5221
      @colin-manyeates-clan5221 3 роки тому

      always run the entire generator system dry!!!!!! Then use fresh gas to fire it up else after 6 months or even a year your gas is old... Best reason to go LP Gas carb fitting... Make your own as they are outrageous to buy. Its a simple donut with supply hole ..well look it up and tell me. I bought one with and will be doing the donut for my other gas deteriorated, clogged, leaking, gunked up, generator which I ended up just doing a gravity drip feed with small tube and adjustable clamp.

    • @lucasmiddleton8644
      @lucasmiddleton8644 3 роки тому +4

      hey a fellow alabamian. my dads family is from montgomery

    • @stephencroft761
      @stephencroft761 3 роки тому +1

      colin-man yeates-clan I usually run the bowl dry pump out the tank and dry it out with paper towels before putting it back after use. And I try to fill with ethanol free gas. However tornado season and hurricane season are close enough and it being 2020 I thought I could leave the gas in there 5 months.

    • @Cosper79
      @Cosper79 3 роки тому +1

      North Florida here we were out of power for a week with no generator. Needless to say we bought one yesterday. And Mustie will always be around if I need to work on it lol.

  • @kaitheramptruckman7539
    @kaitheramptruckman7539 3 роки тому +2

    I’m soo happy I found your videos they’ve helped me soo much breaking into small engines from only working on cars I actually rebuilt a scooter in France that had sat for like 20years and was stripped! Had a blast all thanks to you and your knowledge!!

  • @ulrich_badmecanique
    @ulrich_badmecanique 3 роки тому +47

    43:54 They say to this day he's still wondering where that screwdriver went

    • @joolwing
      @joolwing 3 роки тому +24

      Knowing Mustie’s luck, the screwdriver dashed across the floor and killed the cricket in the corner.

    • @mikemorgan5015
      @mikemorgan5015 3 роки тому +1

      I originally thought it bounced up underneath and caught in the spinning parts, but it was just him dropping the drill on the corner of the screwdriver handle and spitting it across the room like a watermelon seed. It took off quick, fast, and in a hurry, for that method of propulsion, though.

  • @_BAD_MERC_
    @_BAD_MERC_ 3 роки тому +3

    You always amaze me. Never pessimistic, always silly and animated. The reaction when these fire for the first time just tickles me.

  • @TerryMcKean
    @TerryMcKean 9 місяців тому +1

    Right on, Mustie1... nice score finding that liittle slow-walkin'/loud -talkin' genset, no doubt. Thanks for reparing and sharing :-)

  • @midnightrunner684
    @midnightrunner684 3 роки тому +11

    Could imagine running that while taking a nap and having your neighbor come wake you and saying .Hey man your generator took a walk over into my yard

  • @edjovi3677
    @edjovi3677 3 роки тому +15

    mustie 1 i been watching you from day one i am a lic plumber in ct own a co called leak master plumbing every day i run to my cumpter too see if u posted anything i think your the real deal on you tube !!! because of you i can fix most anything i have with a small motors just wonted to say thank you for your everything hope too meet you some day !!! ed bon jovi aka leak master plumbing in branford ct !!!!!!

  • @kcraig51
    @kcraig51 3 роки тому +18

    I was a Tecumseh dealer back in the day. Some of those carbs came with the gasket on top, some with the gasket on the bottom. The Tecumseh manual said to replace them in the order the original was. There was no guide as to which was which. That didn't help when the came in already disassembled. It was rare to make one run right anyway!

    • @loosehandle1
      @loosehandle1 3 роки тому +1

      Same can be said for all Tecumseh...

    • @jerrysoutherland662
      @jerrysoutherland662 3 роки тому +3

      The letter F on the bottom right hand corner in front,tells you which came first,if it had a F the diaphragm came first then the gasket.If no F it went the other way.

  • @Sharklops
    @Sharklops 3 роки тому

    Really glad this video showed up in my recommended feed. Subscribed right away after watching and am looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

  • @chriscook8773
    @chriscook8773 3 роки тому +103

    "Back when men were men, and they lived to the age of 40" 😂

    • @saxongreen78
      @saxongreen78 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah...I'd say this model is obscure and rare because it probably electrocuted (a) person/s or burned down (a) shed/s.

    • @sirkdopsah1081
      @sirkdopsah1081 3 роки тому +4

      Who wants to live past 40 when you are a man?

    • @diecastcrush1257
      @diecastcrush1257 3 роки тому +1

      @@sirkdopsah1081: 42 and nothing but health problems.

    • @JohnDoe-ox5ni
      @JohnDoe-ox5ni 3 роки тому

      Yup it sucks to be 45 when your bits don't want to work and overnight lose all interest in sex and see it as to much effort and just want to do as little as possible. knowing you may be down to your last quarter from shuffling and leaking to the end of your mortal coil you just want to be left alone and have little time for trivial time wasters from your past as every breath is an effort and you know only well and your mind is marred by cynical thoughts.greeting in coming folk becomes .hi so what do you want from me whatever you want look elsewhere I'm busy?

    • @johns.4708
      @johns.4708 2 роки тому +1

      @@JohnDoe-ox5ni Dude....

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 3 роки тому +28

    Imagine you ´d have had this guy as a teacher ! that would have given you so much fun & useful stuff to learn...

    • @Steve_Just_Steve
      @Steve_Just_Steve 3 роки тому +3

      We do =)

    • @miahsbrokengarage
      @miahsbrokengarage 3 роки тому +2

      Mustie _IS_ the shop teacher I never had. I'm so thankful I found his channel. I'm even more thankful he makes these videos.

    • @beakittelscherz5419
      @beakittelscherz5419 2 роки тому

      @@Steve_Just_Steve Good point!

  • @SadPuppySoup
    @SadPuppySoup 3 роки тому +36

    We had several of those on the farm back in the 70's when I was a kid, we used them to run the tank heaters that were not by electric to keep the cows water tanks from freezing and emergency for the house in winter. Hearing that fire up brought back memory's.

  • @robertschmidt9296
    @robertschmidt9296 3 роки тому +14

    I have one, doesn't run though. I didn't know what it was until now. I'm just glad to find out that area 51 isn't looking for it. lol

  • @josedejesus6185
    @josedejesus6185 3 роки тому +4

    I have never seen one before, but it was very nice to see you working on it! I piddle with small engines as a hobby and I really like this video! Thank you!

  • @Hankie56
    @Hankie56 3 роки тому +105

    Somebody did stick his finger underneath, hence the bone 🦴

    • @xw6968
      @xw6968 3 роки тому +5

      Boner....

    • @Hankie56
      @Hankie56 3 роки тому

      x w 🤔

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +1

      LMFAO, GREAT ONE SIR.

  • @EZCheezyBeef
    @EZCheezyBeef 3 роки тому +123

    Back when men were men and they lived till the age of 40...
    -mustie1
    Edit: Typo. Happy now?

    • @bontronblock
      @bontronblock 3 роки тому +11

      He said 'the age of 40' not 'thy age of 40'
      Please do not misquote our collective Dad

    • @trainsbangsandautomobiles824
      @trainsbangsandautomobiles824 3 роки тому +1

      @@bontronblock Disco didn't say that ether. He just left the "E" out of "they"

    • @charlesreohr6236
      @charlesreohr6236 3 роки тому +1

      @@trainsbangsandautomobiles824 He must have a ket bad like mie.

    • @hatfez
      @hatfez 3 роки тому +5

      The days of wooden ships & iron men.

    • @pabeader1941
      @pabeader1941 3 роки тому

      One l in 'til. :)

  • @josephballard8404
    @josephballard8404 3 роки тому +1

    The Gingerly Samurai!!!...Thanks Mustie 1 for another awesome peek into your world!

  • @mightress
    @mightress 3 роки тому +2

    That's a beautiful design. Great looking little generator

  • @michaelpeel9347
    @michaelpeel9347 3 роки тому +13

    When you first tried the pull cable and it did not move I thought " Well that little engine is totally boned"...........well what do ya know it was literally boned!
    That chuckle at the first spark of life lol
    Thanks for sharing
    Mike from Texas,Take Memories,Leave Footprints

  • @gtoger
    @gtoger 3 роки тому +211

    Well, this should do nicely to power a nice little portable radio, or maybe a TV for some nice relaxation while stealth-camping.

    • @raccoon681
      @raccoon681 3 роки тому +113

      all while it's quietly going RARRARRARARARARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

    • @godzillas6301
      @godzillas6301 3 роки тому +19

      you could trim the grass while you are there with the fan and given its tendency to vibrate it would be like an early form of robot grass cutter

    • @MarksKicksOnRoute66
      @MarksKicksOnRoute66 3 роки тому +5

      Absolutely not it's raw power not pure sinewave clean power.

    • @KallePihlajasaari
      @KallePihlajasaari 3 роки тому +15

      @@MarksKicksOnRoute66 It is a typical permanent magnet alternator so it should be a reasonable approximation to a sine wave output. The frequency and voltage may drift all over the place but it will be fine for many types of loads. Vintage TV might complain but modern electronics should be quite happy as they rectify the mains anyway. A fridge compressor may fail to start and run hot if the RPM/frequency drops but the thermal protection should let you know if that is a problem.

    • @stevesilverton
      @stevesilverton 3 роки тому +1

      How about a power source for an electric scooter? There's a few going super cheap, so I hear.

  • @Joe..3.8.0.9_
    @Joe..3.8.0.9_ 3 роки тому

    Excellent find !
    Great video and as always great repair !!
    Joe Navy veteran 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @joshuawiley7200
    @joshuawiley7200 3 роки тому +1

    I rebuilt one of those for a post hole auger. Had a devil of a time finding a diaphragm for it. Didn't want to shop online but I had to, looked under every rock around here. I remember years ago that Grandad had a universal diaphragm that you cut to size and punch your holes in. Guess products like that just aren't around anymore. Glad to see you found one, you must have great local resources for that stuff.

  • @biohazardshrimp
    @biohazardshrimp 3 роки тому +21

    Jeez that’s a loud little angry bastard. That would be so peaceful at the campsite lol.

    • @tommypetraglia4688
      @tommypetraglia4688 3 роки тому +2

      !!WHAT!!

    • @GrillMasterP88
      @GrillMasterP88 3 роки тому

      They didnt really use them camping it was more for farm and home use back then

    • @tak-el-uc
      @tak-el-uc 3 роки тому

      Only for the 10 minutes it would take Wall-E to wander off by itself down a hiking trail.

  • @inanecathode
    @inanecathode 3 роки тому +7

    I'm sure you've had a million suggestions but I've personally had success with winter green oil and half gallon of water mix almost boiling. It really does soften the rubber, and swells it a bit. It doesn't swell it the way carb dip (old kind) does when the surface gets all slimy and breaks down. The wintergreen oil works really good on those diaphragm carbs, probably like 5 minute dip and its back to new. Stays that way too, ive a gpz750 with intake boots that are still soft and minty fresh after 5 years.

  • @RobUKTH
    @RobUKTH 3 роки тому +2

    Recently got hooked on your engine videos. Really enjoying your content, keep up the great work!

  • @davelevalley6511
    @davelevalley6511 2 роки тому +1

    Why I am sat here thinking, "Put a little hula skirt on it and a kermit head cut out on the top"? Surely those thoughts must be being influenced by current events. Thanks for keeping me sane Mustie. Always enjoy your vids.

  • @cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059
    @cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 3 роки тому +16

    Ooh, that reminds me, I haven't checked my generator for chicken bones.

  • @sprintmademe
    @sprintmademe 3 роки тому +49

    Working on that is like giving your over sugared kid a hair cut. Hold still Billy!

  • @stan.rarick8556
    @stan.rarick8556 3 роки тому

    I enjoy you sharing the excitement of discovery when opening old equipment.

  • @lirnerpublishingnotes
    @lirnerpublishingnotes 3 роки тому

    Awesome job, well done.Good outcome. bit of a tidy and it's done.Nice one.

  • @emptypockets2467
    @emptypockets2467 3 роки тому +30

    That is what is left of the last guy that touched the underneath when generator was running.

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 3 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @nathanfisk8067
    @nathanfisk8067 3 роки тому +4

    love that little giggle when you put in the magic juice and it starts....

  • @billburkart9087
    @billburkart9087 3 роки тому

    I'm glad you brought that tool back out that we last saw you use on the Volkswagon to get the door hinges off. It's a cool tool.

  • @daviddenny4278
    @daviddenny4278 3 роки тому

    i have learned A lot from watching this guy fix things. Thanks for all the great videos of know how.

  • @timg8138
    @timg8138 3 роки тому +4

    I like the new way you did the final shot using a background, and summing up the project.

  • @tomprous
    @tomprous 3 роки тому +21

    Would love to see this forwarded to Hand Tool Rescue for a complete resto.

  • @JDOff-Course
    @JDOff-Course 3 роки тому +4

    This is the first video I’ve gotten to see. Your channel was recommended by someone on another channel. Very fun learning about this old generator and engine! Looking forward to checking out some more of your projects. Thanks!!

    • @haneyoakie14
      @haneyoakie14 3 роки тому +2

      I watch and say only 5 minutes. An hour later, I am still engrossed.

  • @michaelmartinez1345
    @michaelmartinez1345 3 роки тому +2

    Very cool episode!!! The carburetor is one that uses atmospheric pressure vs. Pulsating Vacuum to operate the fuel flow and pumps fuel into the fuel chamber. More precise fuel metering is done with the high & low needle valves. Sometimes , leaky crank seals and leaky gaskets elsewhere on the 2-stroke engines can negatively affect the performance... It is one of the reasons WHY running a ball hone in the cylinder with a fresh set of rings, can really bring these engines back to life... Using a 32:1 fuel/oil mix really works good on these engines... I like using 92 or higher octane with a synthetic 2-stroke oil... The timing should be set to factory recommendations... Changing the point gap will affect the ignition timing... Good job on re-newing the points, and yes the fuel inlet valve , seat & spring should be changed with a new diaphragm.... It probably would have been a good idea to dip the stripped carb body into carb cleaner before putting the new parts into it. The absence of the packing spring on the low end needle valve can cause some air/ fuel leakage and cause hunting of rpm in that rpm range... New 'o' rings should be used with those needle valves with a drop of oil before installing the needles... Good job on the governor function repair!!! Xlnt video Mustie!!!

  • @douglasbrown8175
    @douglasbrown8175 3 роки тому +37

    I think that bone was one of the last guys fingers.

  • @Veritas419
    @Veritas419 3 роки тому +69

    I don’t know if electricity is worth all that noise.

    • @Minecrafter-uh6qv
      @Minecrafter-uh6qv 3 роки тому +3

      sure it is

    • @2H80vids
      @2H80vids 3 роки тому +7

      I suppose it depends on 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 you need the electricity for. Could also depend on how long the output lead is. If your spaceship is in a shed, at the bottom of the garden, problem solved.😁
      If you were powering a radio or tv, and only had two feet of cable, I think you 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 have a problem.

    • @shawbros
      @shawbros 3 роки тому +4

      When you don't have it, it becomes worth it.

    • @DSpeir-pi6tm
      @DSpeir-pi6tm 3 роки тому +1

      My Dad bought a huge generator from Home Depot . It runs on natural gas and is surprisingly quiet . It runs everything .

    • @frigglebiscuit7484
      @frigglebiscuit7484 3 роки тому +1

      its awesome for junkyards

  • @davidschwartz5127
    @davidschwartz5127 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video very much, the sounds bring back the days of my life in the early 60s when my dad and I started building go-karts, our first engine was a 1 1/2 hp Power Products from a neighbor's lawnmower, then we move up to a 2 1/2 hp Clinton we went thru several of them, all used from someone my dad knew, then it was a 6 hp power products engine from my uncles Humco riding mower, by 1964 my kart was powered by 2, West Bends, Super 700's specially built for go-kart racing, with a live axle. Then I got my driver's licenses and sold the go-kart and all the parts for $400.00 about 1/4 of what I had invested in it too by a car. The hard work, experience, and knowledge I gained during that time were priceless. I went on to become an Engineer mainly from the enjoyment and experience I got from building and making things run better.

  • @user-rz2th4rp8w
    @user-rz2th4rp8w 3 роки тому

    I just found you, i love the way that you get them going again. Looking forward to what you do with all the engines. I love the old stuff.

  • @mriguy3202
    @mriguy3202 3 роки тому +11

    As others have noted, this is a 400 Hz generator, which is used in aircraft and ships; thus the reference to the military background of the manufacturer. Your large corded grinder will work on it because that's a universal motor (has brushes) which will run on AC or DC or different frequencies of AC. A pure resistive load, like an incandescent lamp or a heater will also work, but you sould avoid plugging in a modern speed controlled motor.
    You sure would not want that thing running on an aircraft while flyng but maybe it was used for maintenance purposes?
    Are you going to start a museum? A Guy Museum. Will have useless but fascinating mechanical devices. Maybe some steam engines!

    • @markrohrbaugh2750
      @markrohrbaugh2750 3 роки тому

      MRIGuy A couple of posts have said they were used in aviation. I do not think that is correct. No airplane would have a generator like that in it. Larger WWII era aircraft did have a “putt-putt” generator to assist in starting, but they were bespoke equipment permanently installed in the aircraft. (See B-29 Kee Bird story).
      This thing is clearly a low price consumer product, and not designed for any specialized aviation purpose.

  • @JDevine687
    @JDevine687 3 роки тому +21

    Now you have to find another one so they can race around the shop!

  • @maria-theresakemp5783
    @maria-theresakemp5783 3 роки тому

    MAN!! I WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR TRADE. Never saw anything like it before. Looks like a miniature spacecraft from the 50s movie. Can't believe you got it started. Beam it up Scottie!

  • @vicsomeone
    @vicsomeone 3 роки тому

    Nice one Mustie1 Thanks for another interesting and informative vid. You really are the enginie whisperer. 😊

  • @ianburit3705
    @ianburit3705 3 роки тому +5

    Hi Darren, My son came in while i was watching your video, and said - "It looks like one of my vespa engines" hes not wrong, lol.. The engine just looks like a flymo crass cutter sold in the UK here, the sort that floats on air so not that far from your space ship then.. Interesting video as usual, thank you - IAN - UK.

    • @davidtrotman6126
      @davidtrotman6126 3 роки тому +1

      I think the Flymos used Tecomseh as well - they were never known for a strong spark in their day - were avoided on lawnmowers in NZ

  • @horstszibulski19
    @horstszibulski19 3 роки тому +5

    For use while camping, I would recommand some ball and chain or other restraint, this thing will surely find it's way over the next cliff...
    :-D
    The 12V side would been interesting too!
    Thx for the vid!
    :-D

  • @rolfcasparius6972
    @rolfcasparius6972 3 роки тому

    That last scene made me think two stroke Roomba! Sure does make alot of noise for a little power, but it's certainly trendy specimen of post modern for sure! Great show Mustie1 thanks as always for posting. Tenants in my building think I'm running a small engine repair shop in my apartment! Hahaha...

  • @BruceNitroxpro
    @BruceNitroxpro 3 роки тому

    This is one of your most bizarre rescues! Good job!

  • @MrLangDog
    @MrLangDog 3 роки тому +7

    We all love the looks of 50's through 70's equipment!! Safety be damned!!

  • @djmjr77
    @djmjr77 3 роки тому +5

    I think that is actually a pretty cool piece of equipment.. would love to have one myself!!

  • @pophamlarry
    @pophamlarry 3 роки тому

    I bet it was fun constantly chasing that thing around and unwrapping your tangled up extension cord....lol
    Cool generator. Great work again sir, you never cease to amaze me with things you bring back to life....😁

  • @kevinberry3940
    @kevinberry3940 Рік тому

    How cool is that! You do good work/diagnostics... fun to watch you knock em out of the park

  • @ObsessionoftheMonth
    @ObsessionoftheMonth 3 роки тому +48

    24:55 I'm practically yelling at the screen "one plug is AC the other is DC" grabs hair, runs around in circles.

    • @joealbert7773
      @joealbert7773 3 роки тому +2

      Same here!

    • @tda2806
      @tda2806 3 роки тому +2

      The socket with the red sticker, which came off, was DC

    • @jackkinnear736
      @jackkinnear736 3 роки тому +2

      i was screaming at him also

  • @TKevinBlanc
    @TKevinBlanc 3 роки тому +16

    I don't want to meet the mouse that dragged that chicken bone into the starter housing...

    • @ta65mail
      @ta65mail 3 роки тому

      Very educational and entertaining. Unique design .Thanks for sharing.

  • @vincentshelpfulhints4085
    @vincentshelpfulhints4085 3 роки тому

    Wow Happy i found your channel.. you have so much knowledge.. thanks for sharing

  • @v-g-z3689
    @v-g-z3689 3 роки тому +8

    Man, you are so lucky. I collect old Tecumseh engines, and this type of gas tank and engine is quite hard to come by over here in Germany.

  • @dlavarco
    @dlavarco 3 роки тому +30

    It reminded me of those old high tech football games as a kid when you line up 22 guys on a metal field offense and defense and turn it on and the vibration sends them everywhere. Appropriate for today I suppose.

    • @Kenoscope
      @Kenoscope 3 роки тому

      Had one of those, stupidest toy I was ever given. Then, I don't prefer football.

    • @cut--
      @cut-- 3 роки тому +1

      that dates the both of us !

    • @natalieisagirlnow
      @natalieisagirlnow 3 роки тому

      @@cut-- i'd hate to see what dates you

    • @btj1844
      @btj1844 3 роки тому +3

      Electric Football!!!! We played that until our parents were sick!

    • @dlavarco
      @dlavarco 3 роки тому +1

      @@btj1844 Oh that loud buzzing noise.....lol

  • @williamking200
    @williamking200 3 роки тому +7

    Neighbors are gonna love you when you run that thing at the campsite! Super loud! Nice work, thanks for a great Sunday start-up!

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 3 роки тому

      Haha perfect "retro camping weekend" disruptor.

  • @famillebussieres-mainville4831
    @famillebussieres-mainville4831 3 роки тому

    Great find. You're not the only one with a stray cricket in the garage - I've had one behind my workbench for the past few days and getting weaker!

  • @gilbertlopez6101
    @gilbertlopez6101 3 роки тому

    Always wondered if you could give a run down of what you did to what ever it was you "brought back to life"...so when you did it this time it was greatly appreciated. Thanks for the over the shoulder view of what your working on, very entertaining. Kind of like when you see road workers or construction people you always wanted to be a fly on the wall sort of speak. Thanks. Again, Very entertaining.

  • @keithschneidly3922
    @keithschneidly3922 3 роки тому +25

    Did you notice any black Suburbans in front of the shop when you started that thing up?

  • @williamleinonen4888
    @williamleinonen4888 3 роки тому +37

    Carbs labeled with an "F"have the gasket on one side of the diaphragm, those without the "F"have the gasket on the other side of the diaphragm. I can't recall which is which. Taryl has a video on which way it goes.

    • @notajp
      @notajp 3 роки тому +6

      Believe it or not, I actually have some of those carb diaphragms in stock....I think I even have some of the “float” valves.

    • @roberthatting5996
      @roberthatting5996 3 роки тому +1

      Sell me the generator p
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  • @asicerik
    @asicerik 3 роки тому +1

    That has to be one of the sketchiest things I have ever seen. I love it!

  • @MrCumstein
    @MrCumstein 3 роки тому +7

    This guy’s know how, skill, ingenuity and attitude are all really great. I wish I had come across this channel sooner, but I’m making up for that and binge watching.

  • @twooldcampersandadog8169
    @twooldcampersandadog8169 3 роки тому +4

    I so look forward to the Sunday morning vignettes! A freakin' bone of all things...

  • @geraldswain3259
    @geraldswain3259 3 роки тому +3

    Mustie I've been with you from the off and that little fuel bottle proves itself time and again , first thing I made to make life easier .I allways previously used a syringe .regards from an old Limey b .....d .

  • @carsandcomputers5765
    @carsandcomputers5765 3 роки тому

    Hi, I'm 13 and I learned everything i know about engines from your videos, I can now fully rebuild engines and fix most of them

  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 3 роки тому

    Pretty cool. Interesting design from Torrance, CA. Lots of defense back in the day in that area. If you had two of them you could have races. Awesomeness.

  • @ronstocktonx
    @ronstocktonx 3 роки тому +3

    Loved the design where a leak from the fuel line dripped right over the outlets

  • @sherf2654
    @sherf2654 3 роки тому +7

    The craziest cool mechanical items always find their way to you. Another one for the Mustie museum.

  • @michaeljlyons3773
    @michaeljlyons3773 3 роки тому +3

    haha when you started using the light bulb to see thats when i knew you got this thing power-making. good job nice video

  • @jamessmith7691
    @jamessmith7691 3 роки тому

    Nice find. That's a collectors item. I believe Clinton also made a tank incorporated to the shroud . Good video.