1980s Powermate Generator - Will it Run and Make Power

I pickup up this old Powermate generator for only $20. I believe this model was made in the late 1980s. Powering it is an 11hp Briggs L-Head engine. I don't know anything about its run condition, but can see there are a number of issues. Will it run and make power again?
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[@YukonHawk1]

This genny is from a time when things were built with pride and quality and when Briggs was a Briggs.

[@jcondon1]

It was a well made machine

[@CorwinBos]

No kidding on the new Briggs engines not being great. Id rather just go buy a HF special anymore than a new Briggs.

[@TestECull]

@@CorwinBos Or get an old briggs. My first choice for 4-cycle small engines is a flathead Briggs. They didn't go to shit until they went OHV.

[@CorwinBos]

@@TestECull Easier said than done unfortunately. Most of them are too clapped out to run or even to bother fixing.

[@TestECull]

@@CorwinBos I would sooner repair a windowed flathead Briggs block and rebuild it than deal with these crappy clones. Way I see it, spending $400 on resurrecting even the most clapped out flatty Briggs is a better spend of money than buying a bunch of those disposable $99 Predator 212s Harbor Freight sells. Plus those things won't be $99 forever. The $400 Briggs overhaul will last well into the days where those Predator 212s cost $150 new. To me, quality is worth the spend going with a flathead Briggs over a modern cheap clone engine. I LOATHE cheaply made, disposable crap. How many times now have we seen James put a clone carb on an engine only for said clone carb to not work worth a fuck?

[@FirstWizardZorander]

34 years old, and starts on first pull. That's quality!

[@robertdavis6708]

I picked up this type 3000 watt generator for free one day. Cleaned it's carb and changed the oil/plug. Then came the 2008 high winds that knocked out power for 8 days. That 3000 saved my household for a week and kept us going. I'll never be without a generator again as I gave my 3000 to a family member and bought a 6500 watt Honda liquid for hard times. Another great video James, as it brought back enjoyable memories.

[@markphillips6154]

Way too long. You need to shorten these things up please

[@wesley00042]

​@@markphillips6154 Watch at 1.5x

[@robertdavis6708]

Mark, I'll do that for you.@@markphillips6154

[@louisciotti3111]

Hello James weather do you use in your ultrasonic vcleaner. Thanks ,I watch your KZbin videos all the time and enjoy them. Thanks ,Lou

[@linuxjrm]

I enjoy the detail in your videos. Thank you

[@ghettsumm7949]

I would purchase an old refurbished Genny from Mr. Condon, before even considering a brand new one,....Excellent work my friend! 🙂

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

James, in the first few minutes I can offer a Volt fix that is common on this type of head. Using a big drill motor you power it up, plug in the drill, and if your volts are down below 110 you run your drill and let off then before the drill stops spinning forward you click the drill in reverse, bogging it and hit it a few seconds, repeating this back and forth a F/R/F/R few times. It's old school genny flashing that works. The old PM Commercial models were only "commercial" due to the electric start and muffler. Otherwise same thing as any of the rest.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Great comment

[@Jim-ie6uf]

John, love your videos, Merry Christmas, bud.😊

[@fasteddie8782]

I have heard of that it's like flashing the system putting a a shock to it like a jolt

[@jesterr7133]

It was definitely in the pilot circuit. I ran into the issue on a tiller I was selling recently. I had someone coming to look at it, and it ran terrible that morning. The guy was on the way, so I had to rush. I removed, disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, and reinstalled the carb in 14 minutes. I was proud of that one. The pilot jet was clogged. I got $200 on it, which was pretty good for a 15 year old and beat up machine with no model tag on it. It ran perfect though, and the only money I invested in it was for a new drive belt.

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Best thing for old B&S flat heads is replace the points with a B&S Magnetron magneto.

[@MyCjmiller]

I think old machines have a life all their own. You've helped another continue that journey.

[@shatnersufolanded7785]

I have one powermate with a briggs and another with a tecumseh both engines needed rebuilt but they were both free junk Im glad your doing a powermate video.

[@tonib9261]

I was yelling at the telly “first pull” and this old girl delivered

[@jodydoakes8754]

I really enjoy the methodical approach. James is the antithesis of Andrew Camarata. Andrew would have thrown a chain around that control panel and hooked it to a skid steer. "There, good as new."

[@Rorschach1024]

On the charging circuit, you can add a zener diode rated for 13V 1w (1N4743A) between the positive terminal and ground.

[@raymondhellberg3600]

That zener would probably be short-lived, nothing to limit the current through it when it opens. Leave it disconnected, or try to find a decent charging controller.

[@shunloc9704]

Honestly I would go with a Automotive voltage regulator that you can pick up for cheap at an auto parts store.

[@Roy_Tellason]

I'd go a little higher than that. And add a small amount of resistance in series, otherwise that zener is gonna get awfully warm.

[@r8118830]

@@Roy_Tellason Making some assumptions. 18 AH battery. trickle charge at C/100H gives 180mA. Need to drop say 3V. R = V/I so R = 16.7 ohms. W = V x I. W = 3 x 0.18 = 0.56 W. I would use a 5W panel mount resistor. Values I see for sale are 15 ohms or 20 ohms. Easy to mount anywhere. It will run cool and costs 2 dollars. I would use the 20 ohm resistor. Connect in series with the charging diode.

[@M0UAW_IO83]

I scanned and converted a few gaskets to CAD drawings a coulpe of years ago, was a surprisingly easy process and now if I need a new one I can just laser cut it from gasket paper

[@MazichMusic]

That air filter is very similar to the one on my 18.5 Briggs lawn tractor engine. Lots of life to them and less likely to degrade like a foam filter.

[@jesterr7133]

Thank you for painting that muffler. It drove me crazy from the second I saw this machine, lol.

[@philliphall5198]

Me too 😊

[@haneyoakie14]

James, this popped up today, Fathers Dad 2024. Idk why I missed it 6 months ago. Awesome job. That black paint on the shroud looks bad a$$. I love the old equipment! Thanks for saving this 35 year old machine and sharing it with us. You accompanied me today as I staked up my tomatoes, I couldn’t watch it all, but I listened to every word. Thank you and Happy Father’s Day. You are the Cool Dad, I have seen the go cart videos.

[@joseluisvaiksnoras7857]

1:36:30 Jim, you can use silicon rectifiers in series. Five diodes drops 3 V from charger. 6A6 is a very low cost and reliable choice.

[@jesterr7133]

This is the longest video you have ever done, and it was done on a machine that was actually running when you got it, lol. I appreciate though. This was a cool machine to do a long video on. It's one you don't see every day, and this was very interesting.

[@Amy_McFarland]

Indeed a beautiful machine! Great choice to go from white to black on the cover! That really gave it the look it needed. If i could get my hands in that i certainly would!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I have a 86 model and it runs as good or better than a new one.

[@DeadKoby]

Those old-school flat head motors were so darn tough. I know they were less EPA friendly (allegedly)...but I think they kept power equipment out of the trash.

[@doonhamer252]

I bought several of those from Costco back in the early 90s for use on survey spike camps and prospecting camps .. I know that 2 of that initial batch are still running today, as the family still uses them up at the fishing cabin and to run emergency lights and forced air furnace fan/pump if power is out ..

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

That’s what I all say the older machines are built much better and last longer ! I ran a old Honda gen for over three days stright and it powered my daughters house full time ! After a storm !

[@thijs3514]

Tremendous job! Black and green, good choice 👍

[@AW-Services]

Yet another enjoyable video, James. I love the older generators. You definitely got more for your money back then. You've delivered some quality videos this year, James, so thank you very much. Merry Christmas everyone

[@jcondon1]

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@martin4787]

I'd like to second everything you said AW and a Merry Christams🙂

[@teresapittman7303]

Hello I love watching your videos. I learn a lot from you.thanks😊

[@browsedeweb8834]

Another amazing video! The editing must have taken forever! This is my favorite KZbin channel by far...quality, long, valuable and interesting content with no ads. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into these James, and Merry Christmas to you and your entire family.

[@throwbo]

> You definitely got more for your money back then. Not really. Back in the '80s I think these machines sold for around the same price as they do today, but in 1980's $, so like $1,000 today. And no AVR. And the Briggs were still flat head after Honda went over to OHV (and Subaru to overhead cam). Basically a 1940s design motor. Colemans were the "big box store" generator of their day, not a high end item.

[@jesterr7133]

I like this machine too. I would be a cool one to keep around due to it's age and condition. You are not likely to find another that age in such good condition. I was impressed by the THD. I didn't expect it to stay as low as it did. It's a shame that a machine made before sensitive electronics even existed operates them better than a modern machine. This was a nice save. It is nice to get one that you runs well enough that you can concentrate more on the cosmetic end of things.

[@YukonHawk1]

I completely agree.

[@jesterr7133]

That bowl gasket would be pretty simple to make. I make my own most of the time to save money on the machines I am flipping, and I could definitely make that one. That one is an easy fix.

[@alanfryer5670]

How is a diy bowl gasket made?

[@xcalibre222]

I like the older style motors better then the newer OHV motors. They seem to be better built and more dependable. Thanks for the Vids Jim. 😛

[@jcondon1]

You and me both. Much better engines in the long run.

[@TR19]

When I saw the motor running flawlessly at 40 minutes I thought there is no way it would last another hour and a half and stay interesting, once again you proved me wrong.

[@richcarter9476]

I always liked the green paint on those units. Gave them an industrial machine look. I also like the new pavement.

[@fevo69]

JAMES GORDON Master of small engine, generator and carburetor repairs"😁😁

[@jesterr7133]

That machine looks a lot older than it is, due to the way it was assembled. They used a lot of really old technology on it. I didn't know they were still using that style of carb, flathead engines, or brass floats that recently.

[@jcondon1]

Think they used that design still until the early 90s

[@user-gy9qv4ml5y]

You don’t typically see brass floats anymore. My youth they were the standard.

[@danburch9989]

1:56:30 After you derusted, cleaned an painted the muffler, it looked real good. Then I noticed what appeard to be four threaded holes at the exhaust outlet. I wonder if at one time in its historty there was an exhaust deflector there to direct the hot exhaust down or away from that tire.

[@oldsharkie3786]

I believe a spark arrestor goes on there.

[@jcondon1]

I think it was for a spark arrestor. I tried a standard one the the holes did not match. Should have also been to add a deflector or a pipe to take the exhaust away.

[@johnglynne9032]

actually a spark arrestor / deflector combination

[@oemytech]

Nice video.... A jewel in the rough!

[@venenareligioest410]

Another great video James, thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@richb419]

Hi James, I think the color is Onan green

[@jesterr7133]

I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, but what typically causes that slack in the pull rope is a rusty tension spring in the recoil. All you have to do is spray some type of lubricant under the plastic plate and pull on it a few times. That will usually fix that issue without replacing anything. You can also soak the spring in Evapo Rust, but reinstalling it is a pain.

[@cheapcookies]

About replacing the fuel tank bushing, where you say "There's gotta be a better way" ... there is. Cut it off with a single-sided razor blade. Cut sideways into the fuel valve and let the top of it drop into the gas tank, then shake it out. Saves pulling your guts out.

[@jcondon1]

Good point. Think I knew that and forgot it. Thanks.

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

I have one of those runs good got it at SAMs

[@philliphall5198]

Someone has taken very good care of the generator and it’s really a good buy once carb is cleared Good quality back then 😊

[@jameshedrick605]

Love watching your videos. I actually need to do a some maintenance on my generator just waiting for a few parts to come in

[@wallyhandyman]

can't beat the old motors

[@OttawaOldFart]

Thanks for saving it. Lot's of work though, gees. Funny how KZbin makes these jobs worth it

[@YukonHawk1]

This is my second comment. The care and precision you give these gennys and vids is outstanding. I really loved this video from start to finish. As you said it cleaned up really well. Once you sprayed the muffler and shroud, the machine colors really popped. Great choice. I would definitely keep that genny in the family 😊. Lastly, James, I recently met Bob, whom you have traded and bought things from. I bought a car rooftop pod from him last Saturday. He is a very nice gentleman. I saw his workshop and all of the machines he had fixed. We spoke for a while and discussed how I met up with you a couple of years back to give you some genny parts I no longer needed. Anyway, Merry Christmas to you and your family. 😊

[@somerandomguy3868]

Great job, you may have outdone yourself with this one, clearly has a lot of useful life left in it, I agree it's never looked better

[@furrie1]

Love your vids I was just in a storm in the north east Maine lost power for 3 days my generator worked great but want to wire it to the main panel you talk about bonded neutrals and I don't understand why it matters you should do a video on how to hook up a lockout style main panel for your fans keep up the great work Don

[@watermanone7567]

Beautiful job James. I had a few of them many years back and Coleman had a bulletin on the rear bearing on the gen head. Apparently when sitting for long periods of time the oil leaked out of the bearing and caused it to fail and eventually would cause a crash of the rotor and stator. Might check that bearing. Thanks for the video. Really good one.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Well , you turned another old piece into something worth having and it looks nice to boot . Nice job James !

[@leosweeney7955]

Never tried it, but see a lot of youtubers, say hit your old plastic with some sort of heat source, to bring back to like new look.

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

James it’s amazing how much detail you put into your projects! All others have a saying ! Good Enough you go out to make it perfect! Great job on your repairs I too would buy your machines rather than a new one !

[@johndimech8945]

A job worth doing is a job worth doing well. I like the pride you take in your work. Well done.

[@jw8292]

Those big, pneumatic tires are nice if you're dragging the generator around a job site every day, but for home use, they're more trouble than they're worth. The smaller, solid rubber tires that come with many of the wheel kits would not only have cured the height issues with the foot, they also won't decide to go flat when the power goes off at 2 am in a rain storm.

[@drunkingsailor2359]

Jim, I've had success in plastic welding them tanks using the same material with very good success.

[@gordonwilloughby8793]

Briggs and Stration voltage regulators are available on e-bay for about 10 dollars.

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Much james. I have a 1976 Version of that Engine in an 8 hp on a Gilson Snow Thrower. I bought new in 1976. And i Found out the hard way to split the Carb, Yup. Bent the tube. was able to save it. I have it set just a tad on the rich side and it really snorts with a full head of Snow HAHAHAH That powerhead Bracket is bent.the Feet should be flat...

[@norsk54472]

great work, someone is going to get a good genny. great video

[@bobblick7963]

Had a slightly larger Milwaukee generator with similar components but without electric start. Those flatheads sure drink a lot of fuel. And no compression release made it hard for non-gorillas to pullstart. Kind of wish I'd kept it, though. Thanks for the memories!

[@jamesreed6121]

Another great video in the bag! I like how you go beyond just fixing the generator to making look as good as you can. It shows you really care about what you put your name to. Looking forward to the nest video. KOKO!

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Great video Jim, enjoyed it very much! Good job bringing that old guy back to life,it seems to be a good machine. Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas!

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Another excellent video,as always! Merry Christmas. Hope you have a Christmas Marathon 😊😊😊😊😊

[@israelcharo1563]

Loved the video, James. Great to see old machines brought back to life... One comment, if I may....as a retired physician I cringe when I see you clear away metal shavings with compressed air, rather than vacuuming them up...way too easy to land in an eye. Stay well!

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

I am so glad you finally got a lift. Watching you work on those generators all bent over used to make my back hurt.

[@n8xu]

Another amazing restoration! I never tire of your assessments and your knowledge of electrical principles.

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@jimmyupson1959]

Thanks for the video Jim. I use a 12 point 7/16" socket to remove the square pipe plug when doing oil changes.

[@Kroooza]

Using dishwashing liquid in the ultrasonic now?

[@jcondon1]

For now. Have had a few issues with the Harbor Freight degreaser recently. They changed the recipe and it is now corrosive to aluminum. Still works well on most, but some it reacts badly. Will not use it anymore on carbs that are expensive or impossible to replace.

[@redneckbryon]

The high voltage issue on the 12v charging circuit, you could add a simple 12v light or a single wire voltage regulator, a voltage regulator that you would find on a riding mower, should work in this application.

[@martin4787]

A great machine James and another great video. I'd like to wish you, your family and all your viewers a Very Merry Christmas 🙂🎄

[@evanlittle7126]

Crazy how much better built everything was even in the 80s. That carb looks indestructible and all the metal on the generator is so thick, now it would all be plastic junk and thin garbage. That thing will run forever.

[@jesterr7133]

I guess the previous owner just didn't place any value on this machine due to it's age. It ran pretty well, all things considered.

[@vernt4583]

I had one back in the late eighties . Drank the gas and noisy!

[@edwardkane3237]

Your attention to detail is outstanding James. Sure do enjoy your videos…!

[@FirstWizardZorander]

Also, you did a great job cleaning it up and painting it. I agree that black was probably your best option. Another great video!

[@larryreynolds8580]

I've got one very similar to this that needs a power head. I recently fired it up with carb cleaner. Stored without fuel. I'd love for you to have it. Getting it to you is the issue, I reside near Pittsburgh PA. I appreciate the pride and workmanship that you put into your projects! Thank you James. It's got your name on it!

[@andrewgrace4410]

Great find James and upgrades😊

[@ricks9169]

What a great revival of a fine old machine. Got my fingers crossed that those HF wheels won’t go flat on you, like mine did. Ended up putting solid wheels on. Enjoy your vids and your calm, methodical manner of problem solving.

[@Theoppositeofchaos]

I really appreciate you work you can't believe through videos I now can do basic maintenance and fix few things on my Gen set

[@wrangler6977]

I like your attention to detail, noticing the power head was not level and how you clean, paint and do your best to remove the dents. I also have a similar older model Homelite generator that I occasionally use. It runs great, I need to test the output of the power head to confirm that all is adjusted correctly. All of your videos I have viewed and the added test equipment that I have purchased will help me do that. Keep up the good work.

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

Why don’t they make the exhaust pipes out of stainless steel so it doesn’t rust so bad ?

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

It's getting harder and harder to sell flathead generators. I can't even GIVE them away!

[@philliphall5198]

Seems people are to picky We still have two and love them 😊

[@selkywaters]

Well I'm thinking it may not be a good idea to run a modern fridge on them so their usefulness for a power outage is getting slim

[@erik_dk842]

How much more fuel do they use than the OHV's?

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

@@erik_dk842 I’d say at least 20 percent more efficient from my experience. OHV are also quieter, more compact and lighter. Tests show that more power can be derived from a OHV engine than from a comparable displacement flathead engine. They also run cooler and use less oil over time.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

@@selkywaters James can chime in on this topic but the issue with running small engine generators to power electronic devices has to do more with the cleanliness of the power or Total Harmonic Distortion, commonly referred to as THD. You really want 5 percent or less which generally requires an inverter-type of generator. Whether it is powered by flathead or OHV shouldn’t matter although I don’t think I’ve ever seen a flathead powered inverter generator come to think of it.

[@robsteinhaur221]

Thanks for another informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ayozhek1898]

I always learn something new from your videos, love the videos on older US gennys, rarely see these in the UK

[@albert39520]

I have the 3000 watt little brother to this generator and love it still. One pull and away we go! I used to throw it on my sailboat to light up my boat for the Pass Christian, MS Lighted Boat Christmas Parade! I keep it as a backup for my other hurricane generators that are larger. It’s been effortless past routine oil changes and occasional spark plugs.

[@brianhind6149]

James: Great video ! I laughed as I watched your "fixes" & "alterations" ! Well done! You remind me of a guy in our radio shop in the RCAF. If you had a battery, a switch , a fuse & a lamp say, & the lamp didn't light, he would not be able to trouble shoot the fault ! He would build devices for our shop that were works of art.(we would draw a diagram for him, & he would present this "object d'art" for us. He had a selection of tiny "angle guides" (used to make exact bending angles in wires, so that the angles were perfect. He would align slots in the screw heads so that they were all aligned with each other, & on it went. If he had a radio or other electronic "box" to repair, the NCO in charge of the shop would grab me or another tech & tell us " For God's sake , trouble shoot this damned thing, & show Brian what parts need to be changed, or it will take him WEEKS to find out what the fault is. !" He was a master at building things, & there was no machine tool that he was not an expert on. The NCO of the shop sat down with him one day, & simply told him that he should leave electronics to one of the three techs in the shop, & he should do the "nuts & bolts" stuff. We would not have let him go for love or money. He would look at an installation requirement in an aircraft & would come up with ingenious solutions. Just proves that all of us have our skills & other problems that we should give to someone else to deal with. You have some excellent solutions for things James, & I watch ALL your videos. MERRY CHRISTMAS from the wind swept hinterlands of Alberta.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@Asidebar]

James is the best. It's pure enjoyment watching his videos. I wish he was in my area.

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

Would not be surprised to see this old girl in the background of future videos. Thanks for the effort

[@Chuck_in_CT]

James, I have two of these, both purchased in 1989. They both run the last time I tried... I NEED that airbox cover. Keep an eye out for one for me... Thanks

[@philliphall5198]

I also have 2 and they still run great, used them during the Texas freeze and not a single problem for 6 days but adding gas often lol

[@leosweeney7955]

Push nuts are a pain, when it comes to service/removal. Should just drill holes for hair clips. My option anyways. To each their own, right.

[@jcondon1]

I agree. Have commented the same in the past. That said, I had a box of push nuts and a short supply of pins so went with what I had.

[@fhazen01]

Great video James. I appreciate your thoroughness. Wish you lived closer😀

[@davidgilpin5200]

James, you rescued yet another classic from the recycler. Those older Briggs engines were built well, and this one sounded great. The only drawback: Watching an old piece of equipment come back to life bears unfortunate witness to how bad (cheaply made, planned obsolescence) some newer gear has become. Thanks for the great content in 2023... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the whole Condon family! From a JC fan in Texas. 🎄🎉

[@bertgrau3934]

Thats interesting, an older machine, it didn't look too bad to begin with, but now it looks great, and runs like new. Another interesting and informative video sir.

[@eddieg7426]

I like this gen set, You did work magic on it as well good job.

[@dseawarrior]

Thanks James for another excellent video! I recently picked up a free Dyna DX4500E which is similar to this 1989 Powermate. In the New Year, I hope to fix it up and bring it into good use again ~ Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@v-g-z3689]

These are the videos I enjoy the most, you bringing older (pre-1990) gererators back into a reliable state. I find those episodes the most interesting and I wish there would be more, but I do understand that one doesn´t make as much money with the oder models.

[@robertmailhos8159]

I believe that this classic generation machine is back in the day before they put a.v.r.s on them to regulate the voltage hope that the t.h.d is not high in numbers glad you got this classic generation machine

[@johnglynne9032]

Hi James, I really enjoy your videos. I own 3 gennys one of which is the Coleman Powermate 4000, pretty much identical to your 5000 except no electric start. Bought it at Costco in 1987 and used it to build my off grid cabin in Maine running power tools and air compressor. It was my source of power after the cabin was built and was perfect for my needs until I had a deep well drilled and it wasn't quite enough to start the well pump and other electrical needs so at that point in time I upgraded to a Generac 6500 Megaforce w/o electric start. The Coleman had well over 2,500 hours and I rebuilt the carb, new brushes and a paint job using Coleman Green spray paint. I still have the Coleman I/C 4000 and it starts always on the first pull. After 4000 hours on the Megaforce I upgraded to the Champion 41532 7000 / 9000 electric start with remote fob. I have since installed a Champion Tri Fuel carb and run it on LP which makes it purr like a cat compared to gasoline. I still own the Generac as a backup to the Champion at the cabin in DownEast Maine. The only problem I have ever incurred was the Coleman was left outside uncovered and an unexpected snow shower allowed moisture into the end housing toasting the capacitor. Engine ran fine just no juice so soldered in a new capacitor and problem solved. So needless to say watching your videos of all your Generator repairs is very interesting and educational for me. Thank you!!

[@charlesmisiak4926]

Merry Christmas!

[@mrsplashventures]

Beautiful job James

[@robertsimpson7113]

To repair those divots in the plastic tank you can melt zip ties into them with a soldering iron and a flat spoon tip!

[@MrHugawa]

it shined up real nice.. nice job

[@larrykelly2838]

Great video Doc., that's that's great generator for someone.

[@peterhynes3251]

Great job again James - really enjoyed the video. Lovely older machine - good to see it get some tlc! Please keep them coming - high spot of my week to watch them. P