Would love to see this brought back to life .... If the hydros don't work, you always have a fixed engine you can take off of the machine and have it ready for the next opportunity.
Mr T-Bone, you have to bring that John Deer back to life because of 2 reasons! 1) we learn a lot when YOU restore mowers 2) the yellow seat is PERFECT! 😉
First time. Novice. But I really enjoyed watching you go at it. Feel like I learn something. I was also entertained by your comments. I would assume that based on the number of things wrong, it's not worth it. But for newbies like myself, I enjoyed it.
This is a tuff one. For the content l would say re-ring the twin and see where it goes. But as far as the value for me l wouldn't risk trusting the rest of the mower not to be junk. I'm here for whatever way you go.
I think I would find a donor mower that runs. I always keep three or four big Briggs engines that I can swap onto a non-runner to check it out. I can usually do that swap in about 30 minutes.
I’m buckled up buttercup, Can’t believe you let a bit of surface rust in a bore stop you 🤣🤣. Definitely needs a rod, and a camshaft but other than that it’s a runner. Your Dr ain’t gunna be happy T-Bone. Great video once again
I'd re-ring that last engine you brought in and put up on the work bench to replace the piston oil rings in it out to new ones. Then re-break it in properly to and try it out.
I watched a video online that was put out by a mechanic that works for John Deere and he was talking about the John Deere zero turn machine you’re working on and he said the only thing on that machine that’s worth anything is the engine he said the machines is junk don’t buy one everything falls apart on them the hydrostatic drive units are junk they don’t hold up. I guess I would check them out somehow before I put any money into an engine and put on it. Jim
As much money as you'd spend to get the engine going and then to just find more underlying problems would be lose lose. Scrap it!! Nice video T-Bone and use the saved money to get you know who something extra special for Christmas. 👍 Hey Mrs T-Bone. 👋
Can you help me learn how to fix my throttle on my D 105. The cable won't slide back and forth easily. I have to get off raise the hood and move it myself.
Check for any kinks or places the cable maybe rubbing between the lever and the carb. Remove the cable from the carb to determine if the cable is binding. Use some lubricant in the cable housing. If you cant free it up you may need a new cable.
1 Repair last engine. 2 Try it in the JD. If it runs and drives. 3 Then fix the deck, 1 good sellable engine. 2 resellable mower, needs deck. 3 used ZTR worth $$$$
What are you planning on doing with it if you fix it? I guess if you are planning on selling it afterwards it may not be cost effective. If you want to teach some folks how to fix hydrostatic, spindles, etc then go for it. I for one would watch.
I would fix it if it's not too much money that you got to put into it.What do you think about that t bone It's just a thought And you gotta think about your time too That you're putting in to it. Is it rarely worth it It looks like it's a nice machine But I'll be ready for the next video to see what you decide on Thank you for the video
IF the V-Twin can be fixed cheap enough, you'll have a sellable engine you can use as a test mule engine to test & access the zero turn JD. If hydros are good, you are ahead of the game toward refurbishing the JD. If Not, you got a V-twin to sell in the future. What is T-Bones view point/opinion? What has happened in 8 months T-Bone? Thanks! Paul from S. Central Tx.
If it's a customer machine. I would say part it out. Just not worth, what it will cost in parts & labor. If It's yours, go with the twin cylinder Engine & flip it.
I'd do A re- ring job and install it on to that zero turn John Deere riding lawnmower back up and going again. So you can resale it if you wanted to.,or sale to customer looking for one of those style of zero turning riding lawnmowers. Which happens to be A John Deere style name brand.
It might not be a money maker, but it may be good material for a series of videos. BTW, while fixing a blown head gasket last summer on a D110 (thanks to T-bone's diagnostic tips) I found the best tool for breaking the seal on the valve cover and head. I found that a 6 dollar 5-in-1 Painter's Tool from the big orange hardware store (Alaskan dog sled brand) worked like a dream. With its wide strong steel blade held at the correct angle, one or two gentle taps from a hammer helped separate the parts with little fear of gouging the aluminum surfaces. Thanks again T-bone
It only takes one time lifting something as heavy as that engine the wrong way to rupture an L5-S1 disc and your working life will go downhill forever. Take it from someone who knows.
It would make great content if you could repower it but it’s not really worth it. I’m guessing that the transaxles would have the same lack of maintenance as the engine. It would be a shame if you did all of that work just to find out one or both of the trans are junk.
I can’t answer your question because we don’t really have enough information. Do you own the machine, is the hydro functional, what is your shop rate, what are used machines like that going for in your area?
It was foolish to put a single cylinder in a zero turn in the first place 😢😢😢 wonder if they changed it and forgot to put oil in it ??? Had a customer do that once 😢😢😢 His wife fired him lolol
Is it yours? Abandoned by a customer? It looks like too much money and labor to me. Find a project that is more enjoyable where the resulting product at least has the potential to make a buck or two.
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Would love to see this brought back to life .... If the hydros don't work, you always have a fixed engine you can take off of the machine and have it ready for the next opportunity.
Come on TBone bring her back to LIFE!!!!!
Good John Deere bring it back to life Advance Merry Christmas.
Hopefully we can. Merry Christmas to you and your family my friend
Merry Christmas 🎄
I think I would go with fixing the V twin thin at least you would have a good engine
Wish I could strip an engine that fast and with that confidence.
Mr T-Bone, you have to bring that John Deer back to life because of 2 reasons!
1) we learn a lot when YOU restore mowers
2) the yellow seat is PERFECT! 😉
First time. Novice. But I really enjoyed watching you go at it. Feel like I learn something. I was also entertained by your comments. I would assume that based on the number of things wrong, it's not worth it. But for newbies like myself, I enjoyed it.
This is a tuff one. For the content l would say re-ring the twin and see where it goes. But as far as the value for me l wouldn't risk trusting the rest of the mower not to be junk. I'm here for whatever way you go.
One step at a time. I like the way you go about things. Good luck on this unit. Money will be an issue. Thanks
T-Bone I just love the way you talk us through these videos, the what’ch ma call it thing ah my jig, I don’t know! Hey Mrs T ! Ya’ll have a good ‘on !
Great stuff, I vote you for the one least work & less expensive since you don't know if the hydro's work.
I think I would find a donor mower that runs. I always keep three or four big Briggs engines that I can swap onto a non-runner to check it out. I can usually do that swap in about 30 minutes.
Awesome autopsy! I really like that 1/2" sparkly gold impact wrench. I hope you can salvage a few good bits off that rusty engine.
Good Morning. Great video! Awesome project. i Love watching your videos. :)
I would make a bunch of videos off it and make your money back that way. I would watch all of them.
Big shout out to tbone I am from Nova Scotia Canada keep up the great videos
Put the twin cylinder on that baby hahaha 👍
Ohhh just wait until next video. 😆 can we fix it? We will see.
I would love to see this John deere Zero Turn back to life.
👍👍👍.Thanks
I’m buckled up buttercup, Can’t believe you let a bit of surface rust in a bore stop you 🤣🤣. Definitely needs a rod, and a camshaft but other than that it’s a runner. Your Dr ain’t gunna be happy T-Bone. Great video once again
I'd re-ring that last engine you brought in and put up on the work bench to replace the piston oil rings in it out to new ones. Then re-break it in properly to and try it out.
I agree with you. At least that engine wasn’t full of broken parts!
I watched a video online that was put out by a mechanic that works for John Deere and he was talking about the John Deere zero turn machine you’re working on and he said the only thing on that machine that’s worth anything is the engine he said the machines is junk don’t buy one everything falls apart on them the hydrostatic drive units are junk they don’t hold up. I guess I would check them out somehow before I put any money into an engine and put on it. Jim
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Ahh.. I'm glad you are still adhering to Billy's first rule of life: "No job is complete unless you are bleeding". Good work. lololol
Lot of $$$ to sort that one out T-Bone, you not got any mowers you could sell to them 🤔, great video as usual 👍
As much money as you'd spend to get the engine going and then to just find more underlying problems would be lose lose. Scrap it!!
Nice video T-Bone and use the saved money to get you know who something extra special for Christmas. 👍
Hey Mrs T-Bone. 👋
I think that's the best idea John! 😅
@@Mrs.T-bone yes ma’m 🤣👍🏼
It's not hydro locked glad to see the engine mounting bolts did not have loc tite on them
Already enough on the mower drive train & deck to pour money into. V Twin would be my option since you already have it.
That was mighty considerate of them to use anti seize for you T bone!!
What got me to watch is his jokes hahaa. Make more
Salvage what can be used and scrap the rest!
Can you help me learn how to fix my throttle on my D 105. The cable won't slide back and forth easily. I have to get off raise the hood and move it myself.
Check for any kinks or places the cable maybe rubbing between the lever and the carb. Remove the cable from the carb to determine if the cable is binding. Use some lubricant in the cable housing. If you cant free it up you may need a new cable.
1 Repair last engine. 2 Try it in the JD. If it runs and drives. 3 Then fix the deck, 1 good sellable engine. 2 resellable mower, needs deck. 3 used ZTR worth $$$$
Question sir, can I put the engine of a twin cylinder tractor to u zero tks?
New engine !
Push it to the parts yard.
your best judment. How much is a new engine/
use as parts machine
What are you planning on doing with it if you fix it? I guess if you are planning on selling it afterwards it may not be cost effective. If you want to teach some folks how to fix hydrostatic, spindles, etc then go for it. I for one would watch.
I would fix it if it's not too much money that you got to put into it.What do you think about that t bone It's just a thought And you gotta think about your time too That you're putting in to it. Is it rarely worth it It looks like it's a nice machine But I'll be ready for the next video to see what you decide on Thank you for the video
IF the V-Twin can be fixed cheap enough, you'll have a sellable engine you can use as a test mule engine to test & access the zero turn JD. If hydros are good, you are ahead of the game toward refurbishing the JD. If Not, you got a V-twin to sell in the future. What is T-Bones view point/opinion? What has happened in 8 months T-Bone? Thanks! Paul from S. Central Tx.
I'll be your huckleberry. Go for it then we get a 'how to' video.
hey I have az225 it wont go forward or backward is that an easy fix because new are over $800 for two
Not me
If it's a customer machine. I would say part it out. Just not worth, what it will cost in parts & labor. If It's yours, go with the twin cylinder Engine & flip it.
I'd do A re- ring job and install it on to that zero turn John Deere riding lawnmower back up and going again. So you can resale it if you wanted to.,or sale to customer looking for one of those style of zero turning riding lawnmowers. Which happens to be A John Deere style name brand.
Why did they leave the mower out in the weather to rust? Oh, they had the 💰to go buy a new one😂😂
Rering that one engine
T-Bone why don't you have a hydraulic lift cart?
Good question 🤔
As much as i would love to see you bring that twin cyl. back to life, in my opinion it isnt cost effective.
I thought that model used a Kawasaki V twin engine
Reringand make some money on it
Save that seat. It’s worth more than anything else. Save the tires and wheels and sell it to the junk man. I can’t believe the seat is not torn lol
If you can fix up the second engine for not too much and the hydros work then go for it.
not to bad t bone think i would fix it heck off alot cheaper than a new one and its a deer than means mo money heck ya spend 400 on it budget
I'd buy a new engine before I'd put money into the single cylinder engine. The bad crankshaft is a deal breaker, but the v-twin might be workable.
Are you kin to Sen Kennedy?😅 You both can come up with some funny one-liners! 😁
Sounds like this one needs to be donated to you for parts
Well, being as it's winter, why not rebuild the whole mower from end to end. Briggs and scrappem
It might not be a money maker, but it may be good material for a series of videos.
BTW, while fixing a blown head gasket last summer on a D110 (thanks to T-bone's diagnostic tips) I found the best tool for breaking the seal on the valve cover and head. I found that a 6 dollar 5-in-1 Painter's Tool from the big orange hardware store (Alaskan dog sled brand) worked like a dream. With its wide strong steel blade held at the correct angle, one or two gentle taps from a hammer helped separate the parts with little fear of gouging the aluminum surfaces.
Thanks again T-bone
They won’t put a engine in if hydro were bad , rebuild the twin 😊
Fix it buttercup 😅
If the price is right for a new engine for it and the price for everything else I would fix it
todays market, I believe you can make a profit.....
Scrap yard time, it’s worth more as scrap iron.
i would not fix it
no it is not. good for scrap metal.
It only takes one time lifting something as heavy as that engine the wrong way to rupture an L5-S1 disc and your working life will go downhill forever. Take it from someone who knows.
You can fix it but can the customer afford it?
It would make great content if you could repower it but it’s not really worth it. I’m guessing that the transaxles would have the same lack of maintenance as the engine. It would be a shame if you did all of that work just to find out one or both of the trans are junk.
Fix it !
I can’t answer your question because we don’t really have enough information.
Do you own the machine, is the hydro functional, what is your shop rate, what are used machines like that going for in your area?
fix it
Re
ring it nothing ventured nothing gained
Motor needs a 180 deg.turn.Moror look like my 425 jd 23hp
Walk away. Engine, spindles, belts hydro problems gee I just don't see any profit in it.
Just fix it anyway
Redo the twin
Tbone. I would not fix. A lot of work and expensive. Keep for parts
junk??
OMG unbelievable what has happened. Just wait until the next video. Thank you for watching and commenting
Ain't worth it, looks like a money pit! Just my opinion.. Breaks & Scrapsum!!!
It was foolish to put a single cylinder in a zero turn in the first place 😢😢😢 wonder if they changed it and forgot to put oil in it ???
Had a customer do that once 😢😢😢 His wife fired him lolol
Rebuild the engine for a good spare
what is a new one 6,000$ its till cheaper to fix
Its not worth fixing
Sale the seat and scrap the rest of it.
What the hell fix it
Is it yours? Abandoned by a customer? It looks like too much money and labor to me. Find a project that is more enjoyable where the resulting product at least has the potential to make a buck or two.
It's a john deere, junk it
You need a bigger table !!!😮 15:41
Uh-oh. Workman's Comp! 😅 7:12
Taryl fixes all, calls these Briggs Engines (Breaks & scrap-um!!) 🔩⚙⚙🔨🔧☹