1940 Maytag Gas Engine model 72 / rebuilt and running

That beautiful sound of rain...sweet memories...

[@larryashmore489]

I’ve just discovered these little motors. Fascinating!

[@oldfish64]

I had one exactly like that when I was a kid. It had no carburetor, just an air intake adjustment knob. I made myself a go kart with a board and 4 wagon wheels. Dad made me a wooden pulley for one wheel. I had a post to block it about an inch from the ground, started it up, then a" run and jump on" procedure to get going. It was geared for about 5 or 10 mph, but wouldn't go up any grade much. It must have been about 1/4 horsepower or less. I had forgotten about the kick starter. I was the king of the road, and it was the very best times of my life.

[@boudreaumay3040]

Wonderful just Wonderful ! Those rainy days can be so productive !

[@finpainter1]

rain on roof made me sleepy.A running antique always makes a smile.

[@johnemanolis]

I found one of these Maytag engines. But, the crank bushings are worn out. One of the things on my bucket list is to repair/ rebuild it and get it running again.

[@richardwesterfield4578]

the best radio show I've seen in months keep on doing the good work and don't let rain let you down as long as its not leaking in side

[@Dan.Whiteford]

Good to see and hear you doing what your great at even if it is not in your place!!

[@GregsGarage]

Made good on a rainy day. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@MrDfbwa]

Always brings a smile to my face when I see and hear and old engine start up and run.

[@87jstep]

Father, son, rain, tin roof, shop, some thing fun. Grand time! Thanks for letting us in.

[@toddboone1845]

Happy to see an engine video, father & son gettin it done, i see yah are getting plenty of rain, just like we are down in NW Louisiana. Enjoyed the video, keep em coming.

[@Hambone_777]

the oil looks like the good stuff we put in those V-Twin scooters Sam...gotta love it

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Good job Father and son ! A little miss but what a sweet little engine Guys , Good job ..

[@jacquespoirier9071]

bravo! rebuilding vintage equipment involves a strong do it yourself reflex as most parts are not readily available and itn is a prime necessity of make more deep reshearch and adaptation to fit something able to do the job and perform flawlessly.

[@cyclemaster46]

The rain on the roof. Reminds me of when I was young. Out in the barn.Sleeping in the tack room with the horses. Father Son bonding.

[@noahproblemo1257]

Yep, these Maytags were made so the farmer could fix them, that’s how they sold them out in the country. Then the kids would take it off moms washing machine and put it on an old wagon, fill it with drip gas and take off. The one cylinder engines wouldn’t hardly pull the skin off a grape but a lot of mechanics got their start as a seven year old fixing them.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Love them old Maytag engines! Great job fellars!

[@aleckcallahan]

Good work, Keep her going.

[@ligebellbuckletn]

Priceless,,,memories,, so lucky to have him next door.

[@shopdogsam]

***** ,,,, I think I hear a maytag running,,, no,, make that three,, next door,,,

[@carbidejones5076]

great job

[@tomswonderfulworld]

What a great time you 2 had right there! In the beginning I thought you was making popcorn!

[@ceedell]

Very cool!

[@NoPaintGarage]

Very cool Sam :)

[@wadehicks9270]

Awesome..... I've got an old Briggs engine that was made back in the 50's it's got a updraft carb on it I've cranked it up a few times need to put a kit in the carb hope I can get it done one day. I noticed it sounds a bit different than the now day engines for some reason but sounds good.

[@crrc45]

Great to see, good job...

[@losi8ightyew]

What's that oil about, about 30 weight, non detergent? It almost favors the degummed castor oil we use in our nitro rc engines. Now thats some thick stuff too, until you mix it with the methanol and nitromethane.

[@oldpup4810]

Nice engine there. It's good you did tear it down and look it over. Those pistons would have probably just split at one time or another.

[@ziggassedup]

You recon that oil mite be a straight 50W.?..I'd like to see a chemist's deconstruction of it's properties from a ways back... recon it would be pretty durable stuff..Yep..That's a jod for the Don Athaldo lever...Looks like they burned her up pretty good...May be no oil in the fuel.?...Loved to hear it run..good stuff.

[@brandonquenneville7330]

interestin ol fella

[@harryjames1449]

Great job!...Hope y'all come to the Laurels!..

[@GottliebGoltz]

I recall My Aunt had one here in S/W Mt. During cold days in winter You could hardly see it for the steam.

[@spanermantim]

A good days work.

[@Opinionator52]

It got much better! O,,,

[@AF6LJSue]

:) That's Cool..

[@larrymccurry6641]

Need to adjust your camera.

[@Opinionator52]

Please forgive. This is not a complaint but a little wider shot would have shown what you were doing... It was kinda like a radio show.... As long as y'all are havin' fun.... ;o] O,,,

[@gerrymcadams7517]

Great video first one I have seen of yours, good job, do you every work on Briggs and Stratton Engines? I like the 5S model I have several. Thanks for sharing you just got another Subscriber,

[@coffeefish]

Is that ShopDog's son?