Do FARMER Fixes work? Trying to get an old Hit & Miss Engine going! Will it RUN?!?!

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  • Do farmer fixes work? PB Blaster, some sore backs, and they might work. I give it the college try in this video on getting two engines going. Join me for the journey!
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  • @louisaziz1235
    @louisaziz1235 Рік тому +8

    Just found your channel, and I'm glad that I did. You are doing what I really enjoy and can no longer do. It's a real shame that age and health prevent so many people from doing what we enjoy. Your old engines remind me of my old '40 Chevy coupe'. Old 216ci six cylinder and six volt system. Seems like I was always tinkering with it. But it was a real joy to hear it fire up. I imagine that you get the same feeling from your old cast iron beauties. And, to me, they are beautiful. People like you are quite rare today. I really hope that your videos and others like it inspire more young people to look back and see how the industrial age came about. The "lost ways" should not be lost forever. Thank you. And, yes, I did subscribe.

  • @martinacerbo2989
    @martinacerbo2989 Рік тому +6

    That was fun. I love seeing old iron working again.

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106 Рік тому +3

    Hi, I'm 80 years old but was never around any of these old machines so I'm really enjoying watching your videos. Please do keep up the great work of bringing these old beauties back to life. I only wish that we had saved more of them but I guess the war effort came first. Thanks again.

  • @darinwilton9122
    @darinwilton9122 Рік тому +10

    love seeing these old engines come back to life.

  • @johnalexander4356
    @johnalexander4356 6 місяців тому +1

    I love listening to the hit and miss engines running. My grandpa had one running the salt water pump, for a gas well, on his farm. The little Hercules motor kept enough gas pumping to run 3 or 4 V8's pumping irrigation wells. Each of them 8 to 12inches and 630foot deep.I was always impressed by that hit and miss that kept a pump jack going 24/7 for years. We took good care of it, but it almost never failed us.

  • @dhh1979
    @dhh1979 Рік тому +1

    Watching these old engines run fascinate me. I run a letterpress and enjoy watching the old presses and machinery!!

  • @tompowell6723
    @tompowell6723 Рік тому +3

    They have a club here and they put on a show at a historical farm property. They used to do it twice a year in the spring and fall pre covid. Personally I would like to find an old hit and miss that was intended to power a boat with the prop and shaft attached. I have only seen one. It was at one of the clubs shows. It had a large sign: NOT FOR SALE on it. So I guess that I am not alone in my quest for a marine hit and miss. Heck I would build a boat to go around that.
    Thanks for the content, Tom

  • @johnnybgoode6466
    @johnnybgoode6466 Рік тому +3

    Great work - these are the machines that built the world - their uses around the world were many. Well worth saving them for the next generations to see how things were done. Hello from New Zealand.

  • @syfieldsjr1576
    @syfieldsjr1576 19 днів тому +1

    That thing is a damn beast! Lol

  • @hermesjackle5903
    @hermesjackle5903 Рік тому +2

    Wow that hurt my back watching you. I bet you a lot of folk would have given up at the first fart, that includes myself. Hats off.

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 Рік тому +8

    Looks like it takes a lot of hard work spinning them over to get them started. Surely don't want to get any body part in any of those moving parts whatsoever. Lots of serious torque there... Obviously would be a very bumpy run that would jar your teeth out if they were ever used for any type transportation. But oh so interesting to watch them run... Thanks!

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому +3

      They start easier once you have them running correctly. When they haven't run in years like these 2, they can be a pain to get going for the first time.

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 Рік тому +2

    Love the old hit & miss engines! If you are wrenching on them, I'm willing and eager to watch!
    You've got another sub!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

  • @althomas8658
    @althomas8658 Рік тому +3

    Love seeing these engines running. Have several that I need to get out and get running again

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому +1

      Thank you and good luck!

    • @Thomas-fo9zu
      @Thomas-fo9zu Рік тому +1

      Do it Al, you only go around once and it goes by quickly.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому +1

      There is going to be another more involved video of a complete teardown and rebuild. When I do those videos they push over the 1 hour mark.

  • @malcolmcrabbe865
    @malcolmcrabbe865 Рік тому

    The best fun of seen for a long time is you trying to get to engines to run that is the best part of the video

  • @davida1hiwaaynet
    @davida1hiwaaynet Рік тому +1

    Amazing old machines! Thanks for these!

  • @96alex11
    @96alex11 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice job, enjoying your videos, new subscriber

  • @craigdonnelly
    @craigdonnelly Рік тому +1

    Great video and all the best from Tasmania. Australia. Subscription added.........we have alot of these old hit & miss engines down under, a lot of them still running and on display at fairs and shows. Stay safe and loved the video.............

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I actually have a engine from down under! 8.5hp Austral, I'm sure your familiar with them!

  • @martinthenetherlands4638
    @martinthenetherlands4638 5 місяців тому +1

    It's fun to look your video's and it is muts to sea what you are doing. I learning from it tank you 👍
    Greetings from the Netherlands
    Martin

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall Рік тому +2

    I love engines of all sorts.😊 SUCCESS TO YOU. The ignition looks familiar.lol I’m getting old

  • @DanTyson
    @DanTyson Рік тому +1

    Great work mate.

  • @roberttrimnerjr3539
    @roberttrimnerjr3539 Рік тому +1

    Just discovered your channel.Looking forward to future videos.

  • @timothymilam732
    @timothymilam732 Рік тому +4

    Late to the fun as usual, but better late than never I always say.
    So how bad is the fractured head, as she doesn't appear to be losing any compression from watching her buck before you tied her down to the snubbing post.
    Someone that was up on they're game even for old farmer making his repairs it appears from the way she was willing to give it a try being just a tad outta sync from sitting too long probably, and I'd say someone had they're fingers in there since he'd had her running last most likely as well.
    But patience experience and persistence pays off if they're not totally clapped out with most old combustion engines, are at least until the electronic Era come into full swing in the late 80's early 90's what with fuel injection and all the mess that it takes to power things up to tell it when to squirt fuel, and spark to make the cycle complete nowadays.
    Just isn't any fun to work on newer engines these days, and I never see the simpler times ever coming back, at least not until the world has a for sure major meltdown, and people are forced to fall back to those types of machines anyways.
    Always enjoy those that are willing to learn how the old modern technology works, and make them work again.
    You might check out Johnathan w.
    He's down in NC, runs wrecker service for his living.
    But has become something of a steam powered fanatic last couple years, and has rescued, and restored some boilers, and has built up nice collection of steam engines small to large, and even an old steam driven genset to power his Christmas lights.
    Worth the effort to ck him out, and I think it'll met up with your way of thinking.

  • @DTNorthern
    @DTNorthern Рік тому +1

    great vid and great abilities to know what these engines need....wish i had you for an afternoon to get mine running lol

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      Depending on what part of the country you're in that may not be out of the realm of possibilities!

  • @RattyFlyer
    @RattyFlyer Рік тому +1

    What a cool job!

  • @Brian.N
    @Brian.N Рік тому +2

    Great video. I want to get one someday..

  • @allenenabnit7078
    @allenenabnit7078 Рік тому +3

    Years ago I was hunting in South Dakota on Indian reservation and farm/ ranch we were on had a old building sight and there must have been 10 of these hit/miss engines there and a crate full of new parts and plugs

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому +1

      That would be awesome to stumble across!

    • @allenenabnit7078
      @allenenabnit7078 Рік тому +2

      @@Cast_Iron_Curiosities if I find the map I used that day might be able tell you we’re it was I just remember the lane back to the farm was about 5-8 miles long from highway. I’ll do some digging to see if I still have it I’m sure it’s all still there

  • @darylcribbs9076
    @darylcribbs9076 Рік тому +1

    Compression release on these engines is aceaved by holding the detent blade on the throttle in disabling the exhaust valve. Hold detent in with left hand turn flywheel with the right leave detent out keep it going with both hands.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  11 місяців тому

      This engine actually had a compression release on the other side of the cylinder. I just chose not to use it and fight my way through the compression.

  • @adamcarfield7201
    @adamcarfield7201 Рік тому +1

    Love seeing the Ole iron back to work

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      Thank you! Check our my other videos, I have gotten some other engines going as well!

  • @servicetrucker5564
    @servicetrucker5564 Рік тому +1

    That red engine looks like it has real good compression. Ha ha

  • @CantKillMe
    @CantKillMe Рік тому +2

    man one day I am going to fine and buy a old Hit & Miss Engine love how they sound nice job

  • @s.m.aggies7220
    @s.m.aggies7220 Рік тому +1

    Thank for the video, I need more knowledge of adjusting the timing, I have Hit Miss Stover. I did restore some time ago, I thought for adjusting timing would slide to magneto tripper back along that shaft, rather than gears. I will check out those gears and inspect the Governor not working well either, most likely those Springs.

  • @markmunro8753
    @markmunro8753 Рік тому +1

    Well done man two for two and I had a good time😊😊😊

  • @petenikolic5244
    @petenikolic5244 Рік тому +1

    Just love those Hit & Miss engines

  • @sighpocket5
    @sighpocket5 2 місяці тому

    Nice!!!!!

  • @mikecalvin1402
    @mikecalvin1402 Рік тому +1

    Great old motors

  • @harryburford6629
    @harryburford6629 Рік тому +1

    well done

  • @markcunningham3205
    @markcunningham3205 Рік тому +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @philipgunderman7292
    @philipgunderman7292 Рік тому +1

    I'm sure you couldn't tell, but I was right there cranking it with you! 😬

  • @TractorZac
    @TractorZac Місяць тому

    good video I think thats why my whittie is not firing thanks for the info!!

  • @colin_5839
    @colin_5839 Рік тому +1

    Very cool! I think the Galloway needs a slightly better cart tho LOL!

  • @oldgasengines
    @oldgasengines Рік тому +1

    Cool videos

  • @waynereed9638
    @waynereed9638 Рік тому +1

    I have 2 hit mis a herk and a McCormick I would like to get them running learning a lot from your video

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      I'm going to be doing more videos that show the entire restoration so keep. Checking back or subscribe so you don't miss out!

  • @anniechapman1614
    @anniechapman1614 Рік тому +1

    hi great channel when a hit n miss was used back in the day was it ran at idle and is the sound different also in this video what is in the background the big gear thing love learning new things about these engines keep it up thanks.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      These engines were rated to run at constant speed. They did not particularly have an idle. You would fire up the engine and the governor on the engine would keep it at a set speed from the factory.
      The big gear thing in the back is a engine/turntable unit made for pumping mutiple oil wells at once!
      Thank you for the questions!

  • @curtisharlan9230
    @curtisharlan9230 Рік тому +1

    I agree

  • @ruben_balea
    @ruben_balea Рік тому +9

    Well, it ran, it shook and it jumped so I would say the farmer fix was 300% successful 😁

  • @maureenmillard4241
    @maureenmillard4241 Рік тому +1

    Just a thought I would never wear any rings on my fingers when playing with moving parts!

  • @eddygoodwin7089
    @eddygoodwin7089 Рік тому +1

    Nice work, my brother has one spotted in Montana we need to go get. When you get bored in Ohio come on out to Idaho and we will go pick it up and get it going

  • @rosewhite2135
    @rosewhite2135 Рік тому +1

    Nothing quite like seeing an old engine being brought back to life, and especially when there are original parts to restore back to the way the creators intended!
    Ooh, what would I like to see being worked on? I'm going to dive right in and say the oil field central power bull wheel unit. It stands quietly and patiently waiting in the corner, but I'd love to see it get some attention, and maybe even see it running - hint, hint! 😉😉🤑🛢️

  • @LeonardRoberts
    @LeonardRoberts Рік тому +1

    Looks like you need to put anchor points in the floor, about pulled your gas can off the barrel, another youtuber had a fairly large fire in his shop from spilt gas on the floor, he sustained some burns also. Hate to see that anywhere.

  • @TestECull
    @TestECull Рік тому +1

    33:17 it did seem like it was barely making any power, but it sounded good at least. Hit every time. Got a good engine there it just needs a little massaging!

  • @lorriebuxton2041
    @lorriebuxton2041 Рік тому +1

    I have a 1916 4 hp Galloway I got running a couple years ago got magneto from a company in iowa

  • @danielconley1800
    @danielconley1800 Рік тому +1

    Back to the good old days

  • @timothydrewery4900
    @timothydrewery4900 Місяць тому

    Love the videos although you should consider getting a wireless mic cause with the echo in the building when u are away from the camera we can barely hear and understand what you are saying clearly

  • @MrEcho251
    @MrEcho251 Рік тому +1

    Great video. If I had to pick something in the shop to work on it would be that accent. Hard for us Yankees to understand you. 😂

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @michalzielinski7504
      @michalzielinski7504 Рік тому

      I actually enjoy your accent, but the echo you hear when you’re further from the camera is though. Maybe think about a lav microphone?

    • @johnsmith7676
      @johnsmith7676 Рік тому

      I understood him just fine. Just like you did. I can understand you, too... You've got an "asshole" accent.

  • @waynewolfe8817
    @waynewolfe8817 27 днів тому

    You can make a spring with piano wire, if need be...

  • @cherylmunro7637
    @cherylmunro7637 Рік тому +1

    Just started watching, love those engines. Your sound system/ and or location of it needs improvement, muffled in spots, or hard to hear.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      Yeah... that would be lack of sound system lol. I have since bought a mic!

  • @MichaelCooley-le4zb
    @MichaelCooley-le4zb Місяць тому

    You need to hire yourself a teenager to throw those flywheels around for you!😅

  • @paddyneville1535
    @paddyneville1535 Місяць тому

    You fun them a bit on the fast side.

  • @walterperry4565
    @walterperry4565 Рік тому +1

    I did have my dsds engine, like the first one, dont know if i still have. Mag went bad and he put coil on it also.

  • @johnburgess9185
    @johnburgess9185 Рік тому +3

    Haw the hell did you spot the sping

  • @jerrybiro9506
    @jerrybiro9506 Рік тому +2

    Have you tried angry farmer? Works a lot better than pb blaster.

  • @timbercreeksteamco.3734
    @timbercreeksteamco.3734 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi, i just found your channel. I have a 2.25 HP Galloway and am looking for a cam gear. Do you know of any available? Great videos and very informative. Thank you.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! try gasenginetom.com, he said may have your gear. If not, I would give eBay a search.

  • @navajorezathlete1202
    @navajorezathlete1202 11 місяців тому +3

    Runs like a sewing machine

  • @windsorcrew
    @windsorcrew Рік тому +1

    I have a 1916 1 1/2HP Fairbanks Morse that I have trouble getting to run. It is mechanically very good so I suspect the magnito is shot. Thanks for the inspiration and insights. I will never give up. Can these engines by run on hydrogen or HHO? I build cells to split water and would love to try that too.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      I would suppose they would run on hydrogen. It would be interesting to try!

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 Рік тому +1

    You certainly do sound like you're from PA. We're in York County.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      I'm from east central Ohio. About 2 hours from PA. I've been to York quite a few times. They have a wonderful industrial history museum!

  • @jagers4xford471
    @jagers4xford471 Рік тому +2

    you need a remote mic you can put in you hoodie.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      I purchased one, check out my latest video and it's much better! Thanks
      ua-cam.com/video/mo_H2C0XFW0/v-deo.html

  • @drlegendre
    @drlegendre Рік тому +1

    Fixes. Farmer fixes.

  • @MrEcho251
    @MrEcho251 Рік тому +1

    So the box on top is a radiator? You would fill it with water?

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      That is correct, more so a tank to hold water that can be evaporated off and refilled.

  • @corneliusconijn881
    @corneliusconijn881 Рік тому +1

    Is the spark checker robbing spark from the source?

  • @malcolmcrabbe865
    @malcolmcrabbe865 Рік тому

    No oil in the cyl.oiler and you never Grease the main crankshaft bearings

  • @jimmclean6302
    @jimmclean6302 Рік тому +1

    It Has To Be Water Cooled But I Didn't See You Add Any or Else I MIssed It.

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому

      It is water cooled, the hopper on the top is for water. For all the longer I ran it, it wasn't necessary to put water in it. It did not get warm enough to cause any issues.

    • @jimmclean6302
      @jimmclean6302 Рік тому +1

      @@Cast_Iron_Curiosities I Have A 1 1/2 Horse That Rann in the Early 1990's and In Give it a spin when ever i go by it. Enjoyed The the demostration very much and now maybe I'll Have to try and get it going while i still can.

  • @sandipgaikwad5677
    @sandipgaikwad5677 4 місяці тому +1

    where to get this engine and please contact number

  • @donniewalsh4888
    @donniewalsh4888 Рік тому +1

    Promo*SM

  • @malcolmcrabbe865
    @malcolmcrabbe865 Рік тому

    O

  • @rrock2025
    @rrock2025 Рік тому +1

    Fixes*

  • @lotharschiese8559
    @lotharschiese8559 Рік тому +1

    Please note! You audio sucks! The fix is a Bluetooth Clip On Mic, several for if & when you have company helping you!

  • @couttsw
    @couttsw 3 місяці тому

    You have a hand crank but insist on trying continually to place hands on moving flywheels???????????

  • @chrisbible5629
    @chrisbible5629 Рік тому +1

    Poor audio

  • @dadyo63
    @dadyo63 Рік тому +1

    Mate,that will keep you fit ,starting those ol engines

    • @Cast_Iron_Curiosities
      @Cast_Iron_Curiosities  Рік тому +1

      It will wear you out pretty quick!

    • @gregeberhardt568
      @gregeberhardt568 Рік тому

      5 hp on up can and will kick your butt when trying to get them running. But bigger ones also run nicer when you get them dialed in.

  • @dadyo63
    @dadyo63 Рік тому +1

    Blast sum though sparkplug hole?,kool vid 😎