I prefer the narrated version. With other, non-narrated videos, it seems like I am always trying to guess what they are doing. I watch these for the tutorial as well as entertainment value so I like to know what someone is doing and why. On a side note, I clicked on this video totally by chance and immediately recognized the voice from one of my favorite simulated farming related channels. When I double checked to see if I was right, it turns out I had watched your restoration videos before but did not recognize you because it was one of your non-narrated versions. You produce some very good, entertaining videos. Thank you!
Dude. I'm so totally not into gardening or lawns in any way whatsoever, but I do love it when people restore or re-use things that can be saved, especially in this disposable society we seem to exist in. I also thoroughly enjoy watching someone with real knowledge and skill do their thing. You are convincingly competent, cool, calm and a joy to listen to. Thank you and keep 'em coming 👍. My two penn'orth - I would replace that drive belt, sort the charging, maybe repair the rot-spots, and then totally leave that glorious machine ratted up 😁. Just rub it down a bit as is and clear coat it. Wasteland ride-on 😁 👉👉👉. 😎
This is awesome.. i love seeing old machines run again... i restored an old gas pump thst had been sitting in my backyard for 50 years.. i just got it working back in April...
It amazes me that I could sit through the entire video swearing to myself that I could move on at any second. You are a master at what you're doing and the way you do it. The work is very good as well.
I like all your videos, narrated and silent. Keep them coming!! I had an old 8 hp Briggs, flat head. Couldn't get the flywheel screen off so just cut a round hole in it and then spun started it with my half inch drill by squirting a little gas into the spark plug hole BEFORE doing a bunch else to it!
There's always a high degree of personal satisfaction when resurrecting an old neglected piece of machinery like this, no matter how many different times you've done it, you inspire people to want to give it a try themselves, congrats on getting it to work, makes more sense to reuse it rather than scrap it 👍
I love your commentated and silent videos equally; they're just different types of video. The restoration vids are soothing and entertaining to watch, but the narration like this is fascinsting, explaining what it is I'm seeing! Feel like I've learned a lot
I have a similar type and been having a problem getting the throttle linkage right but looking at yours I may have the solution. Glad to see it wasn't trashed. Great video.
That mower is almost exactly like the one my father mowed with for years, including the rust. The decal said "Murray 8", but it's the same mower. We used it in our lawn care business with the original engine, but we switched that for a 12 HP Briggs. It got new deck bearings, and it's blades ran as smooth as I've ever seen. We never painted it, and I always thought it was funny that a mower that looked that rough could do so good of a job.
Bukk Willdd , the biggest problem with these machines is that the steering eventually gets really bad and the machines tend to wander all over the place. I have an old MTD with the two cylinder Tecumseh engine that works great but nobody will work on it. I did replace the bushings and that helped a bit but it will still give your arms a workout on a yard as large as mine. I bought a new Craftsman which is a 42" cut just like the MTD and even though there are many years difference in their ages and body design, underneath they are basically the same mower.
We had one of these when I was a teenager (quite a while ago) helping out at the rv park my family had. First time seeing one since, thanks for bringing back the memory.
Narrated most definitely preferred. This is the first one I’ve seen with you talking. Would much rather you explaining it. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
A perfect video of restoration. I like the narration as you get more information. Although it's not a Westwood, it's helped me to restore mine. (I have 9.)
thankyou for giving good lighting and clear details on your work, and its a nice thing to hear you tinkering and speaking of what your doing or working on. thank you very much for your good work :)
These videos are great! The silent, mysterious black- gloved mechanical restorer genius was very intriguing to watch.. but narration and occassional orange gloves worn is also ok.
Great format for your videos. I love these so much. Just really talented mechanic work every time. Funny, but you've taught many of us so much. I've fixed a couple lawnmowers just using the knowledge you share. Thanks for the videos and the help over the years of watching your channel.
Oh my god I just realised that your also the guy from daggerwin channel, I thought that you sounded familiar and so I looked at your channels page and now I feel so stupid. I love! Your channels and have been subscribed to daggerwin for almost like 2 years now!!!
I'm pretty sure this was labeled a craftsman sold by Sears back in the early 80's.i would imagine finding a mower deck that is in one piece nearly impossible. I have a feeling this tractor was sold under many different names and retailers. Nice video.
Excellent recovery. I have never had to undertake a rebuild this involved, but if I had and the engine fired right up like yours, I would feel a very happy sense of accomplishment. You did two things that I think are great ideas. First, you only did what was essential to get the mower operable, thereby avoiding a larger expenditure than necessary, and second, as the process went along and more confidence in the basic integrity of the engine was gained, you converted to electronic ignition. I did this to my older Briggs and Stratton, and was glad I did. Your commentary offers more useful information. Congratulation on a great job. Respect from the USA.
you'd think that brand name (briggs and stratton) screwdriver made specifically to remove carburetor jets would be made of sterner stuff... wrecked by a brass component lol
Well done Mate! Love the old Briggs L-heads! Ran my Grandfathers Montgomery Ward's 10/38 for years and he bought it used. Never gave any issues at all. BTW, my Wife is from Hayes/Uxbridge area. :-)
Great video! Just started my own restoration/tune up, first in a few years: an agri fab leaf vac from the late 80s early 90s. It runs but still needs some tlc. It has a weird 5hp (12.5cuin) horizontal shaft briggs - governor, throttle, and shutoff are all entangled with the gas tank and gas tank mount. Realized I haven't touched a horizontal shaft Briggs in probably 6 or 7 years, and that one was old enough I used the briggs "antique" manual (then it broke a con rod I suspect) - what a goofy looking engine this is! Thanks for the video!
I watch these at work when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for making these, they really are calming! Also helping calm my butterflies of getting married in 3 days.
Actually...a "how to" series would be awesome! Covering some of the most common issues and/or servicing would be very useful. If you're Lincolnshire way on, I have a few bits & bobs you can demonstrate with lol
I’ve been watching a lot of toy restoration videos and once you got the engine running I was half expecting you to start sandblasting the body in a blasting cabinet! Excellent video, Sir!
Machinery restorer another great video yes you inspired myself to save scrap lawnmower and get them going I have five Briggs and Stratton ,a tecumseh and a Mountfield push on cheers
OMG we have the Sears/Craftsman version of this....My dad got it from our scoutmaster almost 25-27 years ago. First project me and my dad really worked on together. We fixed the engine, the deck and then repainted it. To this day it still runs and is used at my parents second home in NH. I believe we still have the belt part numbers written on the wall in our shed. The 10HP motor will never die.
Thank you soooo much for making this video! I just bought the exact same Murray for $25 and I’m fixing it up. Mine has a “Lawn Star” sticker on it and not much rust. I will be using your video to work on it!
Most people would have just thrown this poor tractor into the clapper and that would have been the end of it. But the Machinery Restorer is ready to give it a go!!
Exactly what I was looking for...great explanation of each process! I have a Dixon 3303 ZTR, which is in really great shape (body, tires) and I thought I could just put in a new battery, do an oil change, etc., but the B&S 10.5 hp engine flywheel will not move. Hopefully, after replacing the circuit breaker, getting the gas out of the system (oil smells like gas), replace the gas shutoff, I can get it started. Really hoping I don't need a new engine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Love watching you breath new life into poor neglected equipment. I hope you'll be able to get this one running again withou breaking the bank! I'm also surprised that transmission belt held up!
Ditto mate, I found an old 83 Murray 11/36 in a similar state. Rescued it from the edge of a field and mechanically went through it top to bottom. Engine was ok... needed a sump gasket and bottom seal and all is good and the deck was rebuilt with new Mandrel Housings etc. Lots of surface rust, but not rusted through and a Sears donor tractor of the same model was a help too. She is sound and cuts grass and may paint it at a later date. Anyways enough about that, just glad you rescued the old Murray and put it back in to service. kudos for you mate!🛠️👍
I'm now sat here while the wife has fallen asleep on the sofa watching your video and really enjoying it whilst drinking a glass af very good single malt whiskey, please keep these excellent videos coming and with you talking on them, I really do prefer it, sorry to those who don't but just being honest. 👍
I love that transaxle. My sears 10/36 has that same 600 series transmission that ive modified to have a single solid axle shaft and its super strong! Plus the H patter is fun
This project inspired me to get my old lawn mower tractor and get it running. It's running now and i want to paint it in ford style and thanks for all these videos
I have two murray 11/36. Very similar to this mower. One I am making one into a custom rider for veteran parades and using the other for spare parts. I do have a deck for one but don't plan on using it. I couldn't help you on belt size as I have shortened the original drive belt in a pulley swap to drive a little faster. Keep up the great work.
No way!Can’t believe I’ve found you Dag, I’ve been watching loads of this channels videos but without the commentary ( love the commentary by the way) and was a very long term subscriber, without even knowing it’s you!!! And then saw this video and thought it sounded familiar since I watch all of your other channels videos such as let’s play, Dennis vlogs etc, I can’t believe it!! Awesome job you must be so busy with all these channels and videos to keep recording them and uploading, keep it up!
Felt like watching a true professional! Splendid video. As a beginner in mechanics I would've loved to also see how you did the wiring. I'm having some problems with that on my Gilson super-8.
We had an old one pretty much identical, it was a craftsman, my grandma had a slightly newer one , labeled as a husky, been trying to find one for myself, good save!
lol we had one of these in the 90's. Nobody wanted it so I think in the end it was left outside to die when replaced with something bigger. It's engine rattled in exactly the same way yours did at the end of the video. Nice that you got yours going again.
My dad bought one exactly like this in the 80s except it was sold under the Murray brand and we used it for 15 years, it still ran like new when he finally sold it for his first john deere.
Prior to this I’ve only previously seen your 60 year old blue mower video where I don’t remember you talking. It’s without doubt an excellent video and and your written explanations were very informative. However, for me, who is totally ignorant about anything mechanical, I like your narration and explanations. You also have a good clear voice, not like my Lancashire accent. A very enjoyable video thank you.
Dagger I have to know, what’s you’re day job mate? I’m a huge fan of SR and machinery restorer! You make my day with every episode sir! Thanks for everything.
i bought this same mower labeled as a murray in 1988 for my mother before i left home. it worked all the way up to 2012 when we sold the home after her death. it was a solid performer.
i really enjoy you leaving commentary it really shows you want to entertain and you want us to understand your thought process, unlike other restoration videos i don't know why they do what they do sometimes. thank you for taking the initiative cheers mate!
i've got one of these out behind my garage. although, over here in the states it's branded as a murray. it has sat out side uncovered for over 10 years and isn't as rusty as this one. the deck is shot. i've welded rust holes closed in it half a dozen times over the years and it has a couple of large patches, and i have replaced the spindle bearings and blades a couple of times, but if i stick a battery in it, i'm sure it will fire right up. you can't go wrong with an 11hp. briggs. as long as you keep oil in them they will run forever.
An old mechanic taught me a trick on old rusty screws and bolts , add a bit of tightening pressure as you tap the screw/ bolt before undoing it and it generally comes off , I’ve used it numerous times doing old motors and other car bit that have rusted or seized in place by the elements and have a 99% success rate only fails have been the screws n bolts someone else has attempted and burred before I got to it, as for burred nuts that won’t come free a second set of hands a chisel and 2 hammers work well , I’ll leave that one for you to figure out but it has something to do with a solid point of impact , cheers i like your videos as I recently bought a couple of old mowers in which I got one going and run around my yard in and the other requires more work as I got it for a bit of a to do make over for a bored weekend, it’s pretty similar to the one in the video ...
Wow that's kind of wild to see. Before this I wouldn't of known their where gray import lawnmowers of all things. It looks to be a rebadged Murray from around 1978-1985
This was fun to watch. With the old mowers I usually check the oil, turn it by hand to determine if it has compression then take the air cleaner off and give it a shot of carb spray to see if it will "fire". If it doesn't then check the ignition, if it's the the old points and plugs like this one a good used solid state ignition coil then try the carb spray again. That will usually get them firing for a bit. I'll keep it running with the carb spray long enough to make a decision if it's worth going on with further repairs. Mowing with an old mower I've gotten running is much more satisfying than buying new one and mowing, no challenge in that. . I'm sure you've seen the videos of what we have to deal with here in the states with ethanol gasoline and fuel systems.
I have an exact starter motor that will fit that and it still works and a few parts that are still good except for the block [excluding the sump as long as the pulley is removed] and the piston/connecting rod
Your narrated videos are brilliant. It is wonderful to hear what is going on in the mind of a dedicated engine restoration expert.
I prefer the narrated version. With other, non-narrated videos, it seems like I am always trying to guess what they are doing. I watch these for the tutorial as well as entertainment value so I like to know what someone is doing and why.
On a side note, I clicked on this video totally by chance and immediately recognized the voice from one of my favorite simulated farming related channels. When I double checked to see if I was right, it turns out I had watched your restoration videos before but did not recognize you because it was one of your non-narrated versions. You produce some very good, entertaining videos. Thank you!
Dude. I'm so totally not into gardening or lawns in any way whatsoever, but I do love it when people restore or re-use things that can be saved, especially in this disposable society we seem to exist in. I also thoroughly enjoy watching someone with real knowledge and skill do their thing. You are convincingly competent, cool, calm and a joy to listen to. Thank you and keep 'em coming 👍. My two penn'orth - I would replace that drive belt, sort the charging, maybe repair the rot-spots, and then totally leave that glorious machine ratted up 😁. Just rub it down a bit as is and clear coat it. Wasteland ride-on 😁 👉👉👉. 😎
This is awesome.. i love seeing old machines run again... i restored an old gas pump thst had been sitting in my backyard for 50 years.. i just got it working back in April...
It amazes me that I could sit through the entire video swearing to myself that I could move on at any second. You are a master at what you're doing and the way you do it. The work is very good as well.
Thanks for posting and giving an explanation on details.
I like all your videos, narrated and silent. Keep them coming!! I had an old 8 hp Briggs, flat head. Couldn't get the flywheel screen off so just cut a round hole in it and then spun started it with my half inch drill by squirting a little gas into the spark plug hole BEFORE doing a bunch else to it!
There's always a high degree of personal satisfaction when resurrecting an old neglected piece of machinery like this, no matter how many different times you've done it, you inspire people to want to give it a try themselves, congrats on getting it to work, makes more sense to reuse it rather than scrap it 👍
Love your videos dag, you give me courage to repair my own rust buckets
I come back to this video all the time it's one of my favorites and how I discovered the channel
I love your commentated and silent videos equally; they're just different types of video. The restoration vids are soothing and entertaining to watch, but the narration like this is fascinsting, explaining what it is I'm seeing! Feel like I've learned a lot
I have a similar type and been having a problem getting the throttle linkage right but looking at yours I may have the solution. Glad to see it wasn't trashed. Great video.
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That mower is almost exactly like the one my father mowed with for years, including the rust. The decal said "Murray 8", but it's the same mower. We used it in our lawn care business with the original engine, but we switched that for a 12 HP Briggs. It got new deck bearings, and it's blades ran as smooth as I've ever seen. We never painted it, and I always thought it was funny that a mower that looked that rough could do so good of a job.
My dad used Murray 8s for years and never had many issues with them.
@@charlieretro My grandfather had 2 of them on his farm. One of my brothers still has them. Tough machines.
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, the biggest problem with these machines is that the steering eventually gets really bad and the machines tend to wander all over the place. I have an old MTD with the two cylinder Tecumseh engine that works great but nobody will work on it. I did replace the bushings and that helped a bit but it will still give your arms a workout on a yard as large as mine. I bought a new Craftsman which is a 42" cut just like the MTD and even though there are many years difference in their ages and body design, underneath they are basically the same mower.
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We had one of these when I was a teenager (quite a while ago) helping out at the rv park my family had. First time seeing one since, thanks for bringing back the memory.
i wasnt expecting you to talk during the restoration, but i love it.
It can't hurt to try & get this machine running again !! I like the narration !!
Narrated most definitely preferred. This is the first one I’ve seen with you talking. Would much rather you explaining it. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
A perfect video of restoration. I like the narration as you get more information. Although it's not a Westwood, it's helped me to restore mine. (I have 9.)
thankyou for giving good lighting and clear details on your work, and its a nice thing to hear you tinkering and speaking of what your doing or working on. thank you very much for your good work :)
Wow, this is an awesome project! Love the old mower, it would be amazing to see it restored to like-new! And narrated is way more interesting!
Watching now and so far amazing video dag!
Finished and glad it came together pretty simple. The cross hatching looked really good also
These videos are great! The silent, mysterious black- gloved mechanical restorer genius was very intriguing to watch.. but narration and occassional orange gloves worn is also ok.
Great format for your videos. I love these so much. Just really talented mechanic work every time. Funny, but you've taught many of us so much. I've fixed a couple lawnmowers just using the knowledge you share. Thanks for the videos and the help over the years of watching your channel.
Oh my god I just realised that your also the guy from daggerwin channel, I thought that you sounded familiar and so I looked at your channels page and now I feel so stupid. I love! Your channels and have been subscribed to daggerwin for almost like 2 years now!!!
Personally I prefer the voice over/narration.. Because otherwise I wouldn't have a ####### clue what was going on.. 😬😬
I'm pretty sure this was labeled a craftsman sold by Sears back in the early 80's.i would imagine finding a mower deck that is in one piece nearly impossible. I have a feeling this tractor was sold under many different names and retailers. Nice video.
I have a complete deck under the name Murray
Excellent recovery. I have never had to undertake a rebuild this involved, but if I had and the engine fired right up like yours, I would feel a very happy sense of accomplishment. You did two things that I think are great ideas. First, you only did what was essential to get the mower operable, thereby avoiding a larger expenditure than necessary, and second, as the process went along and more confidence in the basic integrity of the engine was gained, you converted to electronic ignition. I did this to my older Briggs and Stratton, and was glad I did. Your commentary offers more useful information. Congratulation on a great job. Respect from the USA.
Great video. Most people would haul a mower like that straight to the dump. Glad to see it saved
you'd think that brand name (briggs and stratton) screwdriver made specifically to remove carburetor jets would be made of sterner stuff... wrecked by a brass component lol
It's very satisfying to hear those crunches while unscrewing some screws.
My parents bought me the Murry edition back in mid 80s to cut the grass. Brings back some good memories.
Right now, I’m inspired.
Next I’m gonna take my old destroyed lawnmower and my tools to restore it.
Great video man, keep it up!!
Well done Mate! Love the old Briggs L-heads! Ran my Grandfathers Montgomery Ward's 10/38 for years and he bought it used. Never gave any issues at all. BTW, my Wife is from Hayes/Uxbridge area. :-)
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I had one of these as a kid, my dad restored it as a kind of hotrod and i used it as a gokart for many years. Great times.
Great video! Just started my own restoration/tune up, first in a few years: an agri fab leaf vac from the late 80s early 90s. It runs but still needs some tlc. It has a weird 5hp (12.5cuin) horizontal shaft briggs - governor, throttle, and shutoff are all entangled with the gas tank and gas tank mount. Realized I haven't touched a horizontal shaft Briggs in probably 6 or 7 years, and that one was old enough I used the briggs "antique" manual (then it broke a con rod I suspect) - what a goofy looking engine this is!
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I watch these at work when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for making these, they really are calming! Also helping calm my butterflies of getting married in 3 days.
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@@lefstad8700 I did! It was fantastic and she was beautiful!
@@bud467 im glad it was fun!
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Actually...a "how to" series would be awesome!
Covering some of the most common issues and/or servicing would be very useful.
If you're Lincolnshire way on, I have a few bits & bobs you can demonstrate with lol
I’ve been watching a lot of toy restoration videos and once you got the engine running I was half expecting you to start sandblasting the body in a blasting cabinet! Excellent video, Sir!
Machinery restorer another great video yes you inspired myself to save scrap lawnmower and get them going I have five Briggs and Stratton ,a tecumseh and a Mountfield push on cheers
OMG we have the Sears/Craftsman version of this....My dad got it from our scoutmaster almost 25-27 years ago. First project me and my dad really worked on together. We fixed the engine, the deck and then repainted it. To this day it still runs and is used at my parents second home in NH. I believe we still have the belt part numbers written on the wall in our shed. The 10HP motor will never die.
Thank you soooo much for making this video!
I just bought the exact same Murray for $25 and I’m fixing it up.
Mine has a “Lawn Star” sticker on it and not much rust.
I will be using your video to work on it!
I'm one of the group who enjoys your video narration style of video production.
Most people would have just thrown this poor tractor into the clapper and that would have been the end of it. But the Machinery Restorer is ready to give it a go!!
Exactly what I was looking for...great explanation of each process! I have a Dixon 3303 ZTR, which is in really great shape (body, tires) and I thought I could just put in a new battery, do an oil change, etc., but the B&S 10.5 hp engine flywheel will not move. Hopefully, after replacing the circuit breaker, getting the gas out of the system (oil smells like gas), replace the gas shutoff, I can get it started. Really hoping I don't need a new engine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Love watching you breath new life into poor neglected equipment. I hope you'll be able to get this one running again withou breaking the bank! I'm also surprised that transmission belt held up!
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Ditto mate, I found an old 83 Murray 11/36 in a similar state. Rescued it from the edge of a field and mechanically went through it top to bottom. Engine was ok... needed a sump gasket and bottom seal and all is good and the deck was rebuilt with new Mandrel Housings etc. Lots of surface rust, but not rusted through and a Sears donor tractor of the same model was a help too. She is sound and cuts grass and may paint it at a later date. Anyways enough about that, just glad you rescued the old Murray and put it back in to service. kudos for you mate!🛠️👍
Nice video, you have much technical knowledge.
Hey, I own one of those too!
Edit: except mine is branded Murray, still the same machine though
I've got a 86-87 Craftsman lt100 square body very similar configuration with a few of the same parts.
This one is also a Murray, the sticker is put over the original Murray decal
I would love to see you redo the whole tractor paint and everything if possible, also I do enjoy the narrated videos!!
I'm now sat here while the wife has fallen asleep on the sofa watching your video and really enjoying it whilst drinking a glass af very good single malt whiskey, please keep these excellent videos coming and with you talking on them, I really do prefer it, sorry to those who don't but just being honest. 👍
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Thank you for narrating.
I love that transaxle. My sears 10/36 has that same 600 series transmission that ive modified to have a single solid axle shaft and its super strong! Plus the H patter is fun
Well done, great video! I just finished restoring a bolens 1053. 👍
This project inspired me to get my old lawn mower tractor and get it running. It's running now and i want to paint it in ford style and thanks for all these videos
I have two murray 11/36. Very similar to this mower. One I am making one into a custom rider for veteran parades and using the other for spare parts. I do have a deck for one but don't plan on using it. I couldn't help you on belt size as I have shortened the original drive belt in a pulley swap to drive a little faster. Keep up the great work.
No way!Can’t believe I’ve found you Dag, I’ve been watching loads of this channels videos but without the commentary ( love the commentary by the way) and was a very long term subscriber, without even knowing it’s you!!! And then saw this video and thought it sounded familiar since I watch all of your other channels videos such as let’s play, Dennis vlogs etc, I can’t believe it!! Awesome job you must be so busy with all these channels and videos to keep recording them and uploading, keep it up!
I very much appreciate your narration. In reality, pictures are not always worth a thousand words!
That tractor does look like the evil robot from futurama. Great Video 🙂
So satisfying when they come back to life, hey?
Felt like watching a true professional! Splendid video. As a beginner in mechanics I would've loved to also see how you did the wiring. I'm having some problems with that on my Gilson super-8.
This channel as a gem! Brilliant work
We had an old one pretty much identical, it was a craftsman, my grandma had a slightly newer one , labeled as a husky, been trying to find one for myself, good save!
lol we had one of these in the 90's. Nobody wanted it so I think in the end it was left outside to die when replaced with something bigger. It's engine rattled in exactly the same way yours did at the end of the video. Nice that you got yours going again.
The sweet sound of a good ol' Briggs&Stratton
my grandfather had one of these ,was the first mower i learned to use
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I remember my grandpa had one of these and getting to drive it around when I was a small child.
Bro your voice is so chill I’ve watched so many videos of just utter silence which is welcomed but this is a nice change
Those old Murray's with the H pattern transaxle are cool I have one we use as a mini tractor
My dad bought one exactly like this in the 80s except it was sold under the Murray brand and we used it for 15 years, it still ran like new when he finally sold it for his first john deere.
It's like someone took a bucket of rust and glued into the shape of a ride on mower....
Prior to this I’ve only previously seen your 60 year old blue mower video where I don’t remember you talking. It’s without doubt an excellent video and and your written explanations were very informative. However, for me, who is totally ignorant about anything mechanical, I like your narration and explanations. You also have a good clear voice, not like my Lancashire accent. A very enjoyable video thank you.
Dagger I have to know, what’s you’re day job mate? I’m a huge fan of SR and machinery restorer! You make my day with every episode sir! Thanks for everything.
Is this the same guy that does the farming simulator videos??
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These old motors are so resilient, hey? I dragged one out of the bay, it was covered in barnacles but with a bit of TLC I got her running again. YAY!
it looks kinda cute in a strange way i would love to see a full restoration of it
The way you removed the dirt and rust in the beginning was like nails on a chalkboard lol
It would be awesome to see a full restoration of this machine. Good job!
I watch your video from the beginning to the end you are very good and professional with your mechanic work
i bought this same mower labeled as a murray in 1988 for my mother before i left home. it worked all the way up to 2012 when we sold the home after her death. it was a solid performer.
i really enjoy you leaving commentary it really shows you want to entertain and you want us to understand your thought process, unlike other restoration videos i don't know why they do what they do sometimes. thank you for taking the initiative cheers mate!
I bought one of those for $20.00 when I was 6 years old. The exhaust valve burned up. It was a great lawn tractor.
I am legit excited for more on this mower
Noticed even your genuine Briggs carb screwdriver was twisted, that emulsion tube was very tight .
i've got one of these out behind my garage. although, over here in the states it's branded as a murray. it has sat out side uncovered for over 10 years and isn't as rusty as this one. the deck is shot. i've welded rust holes closed in it half a dozen times over the years and it has a couple of large patches, and i have replaced the spindle bearings and blades a couple of times, but if i stick a battery in it, i'm sure it will fire right up. you can't go wrong with an 11hp. briggs. as long as you keep oil in them they will run forever.
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if i found a mower like that i would get it running and then make it into a race mower and call it the flying rust bucket
An old mechanic taught me a trick on old rusty screws and bolts , add a bit of tightening pressure as you tap the screw/ bolt before undoing it and it generally comes off , I’ve used it numerous times doing old motors and other car bit that have rusted or seized in place by the elements and have a 99% success rate only fails have been the screws n bolts someone else has attempted and burred before I got to it, as for burred nuts that won’t come free a second set of hands a chisel and 2 hammers work well , I’ll leave that one for you to figure out but it has something to do with a solid point of impact , cheers i like your videos as I recently bought a couple of old mowers in which I got one going and run around my yard in and the other requires more work as I got it for a bit of a to do make over for a bored weekend, it’s pretty similar to the one in the video ...
I would love to see a full restore of this old girl. Clearly she's still got a lot of life left.
You inspired me to such a degree that I found a mower exactly like this one and I am going to start my You Tube channel with it.
Truly enjoyable love to watch a person who know's what they're doing! D.Viar
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I love watching this kind of stuff. They take stuff you think would never work again get it running again WOW
Great job ! Thank you for sharing this video ! I really enjoyed and learned from your video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯
Wow that's kind of wild to see. Before this I wouldn't of known their where gray import lawnmowers of all things. It looks to be a rebadged Murray from around 1978-1985
This was fun to watch. With the old mowers I usually check the oil, turn it by hand to determine if it has compression then take the air cleaner off and give it a shot of carb spray to see if it will "fire". If it doesn't then check the ignition, if it's the the old points and plugs like this one a good used solid state ignition coil then try the carb spray again. That will usually get them firing for a bit. I'll keep it running with the carb spray long enough to make a decision if it's worth going on with further repairs. Mowing with an old mower I've gotten running is much more satisfying than buying new one and mowing, no challenge in that. . I'm sure you've seen the videos of what we have to deal with here in the states with ethanol gasoline and fuel systems.
I have an exact starter motor that will fit that and it still works and a few parts that are still good except for the block [excluding the sump as long as the pulley is removed] and the piston/connecting rod
Update i sold the starter and will be getting new engine for it the sump has holes and block might be still usable
That thing has the patina cover I've been dreaming of since I was a kiddo.
You are the best for putting solid state on that thing
This is exactly the sort of thing I love to find on youtube, you've got a new subscriber here
What a great little rusty mower, a right fun little runner :)
I definitely like the videos that you talk in makes it more interesting and relaxing to some point 😂
FINNALY someone who is doing a video that isnt clickbait and knows what they are talking about.
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I'm very interesting watching on your restoration from the Philippines 😘 .