abandoned rototiller, can we fix it ?

[@MrMax89]

I have watched a lot of your videos, and I am going to give you the biggest compliment i have ever given. You remind me of my Father. He was the greatest man I ever knew, and he really could fix anything, but like you, he would sometimes tell me that this or that wasn't worth fixing, and he would always tell me why. Please keep these videos up, I miss him less when you do. Thank you.

[@mustie1]

thank you

[@MMR45660]

Mustie1 beautiful!

[@tallenjames2943]

Mustie1 can I have the Chinese ATV for $100 please I need one and can't find on please reply thank you so much

[@mikespain8655]

MrMax89>>>My Dad taught me a lot of skills just like yours did. He didn’t get as technical or deep on small engines, but he enjoyed repairing and doing home improvement projects. I miss him, and when I use his tools, I think about him.

[@wholeNwon]

You were really lucky to have had a Father like that.

[@barbaramerchant9822]

This 66 yr. ol grannie loves watching your videos. You have so much energy.

[@preston121068]

I think the thing I love most about this channel is the fact like me, you see something that doesn't run or needs a part or 2 and instead of tossing it you fix it. In this "throw away" world we've come to live in I find total satisfaction knowing there are people like you.

[@John-sq7uf]

Agreed! Seen things thrown away with easy fixable things wrong with it, makes me feel smarter for taking them and fixing it. Note I’ve only learned how to do this stuff from watching KZbin. Amazing what you can learn from watching someone else’s work.

[@general5104]

"GOOD AS OLD"...I love it !!! I like your witt !!! You prioritise the dissection by what must happen to bring back to life...Spark, (first), then Compression, (second). Put some motion lotion in it and it SHOULD crank up. You spot clean, beat the covers back like they're supposed to work, and give it the love it hasn't gotten, for so many years; and it springs to LIFE to honor your special attentions ! I like the fact that you have a proven path you take with each project in the order of importance. Then, you worry about the aesthetics. Once you're done, "It's good as Old"!!! Your demeanor is PRICELESS, and I love the content at the end of each one of your videos! It's like the bowl of ice cream and scooby-snax, you give your dog, occasionally! It's our dessert. THANK YOU !!! Bill from Tn. 🇺🇸

[@rickethyo]

Hey Mustie, Great video! If you're still wondering about the yellow paint, it means it was returned to a Tractor Supply store as damaged, and the store was to destroy the merchandise and dispose of. Most likely it was sat close to the dumpster for removal and was removed by someone other than the garbage man. Could explain the damage to the air cleaner as well, as a store employees attempt to render it "unusable" We had a lot of these returned as damaged because the person that bought it didnt know about the wheel locking and unlocking with the pin. They get it home, gas it up, and it wont move, therefore it must be broken. The 18 year old girl at the front counter takes it back from the upset customer, and it gets damaged out if it dosent resell. from an ex TSC Manager

[@slammedncammed9657]

Wow, that cable oil tool if I had one would have saved me a lot of hassle trying to free up cables, that little tool is sweet!!!

[@PleasantAutomotive]

I have a Craftsman tiller that is quite similar to that one, same engine. It gets used in the spring then run dry and sits next to my shed with a big plastic bucket over the engine. A buddy wanted to borrow it, I said "sure, come on over". We head over to it, find that a branch has smashed through the plastic bucket and squirrels had chewed through the gas cap. The tank now had water and pine straw in it. My friend said he'd take it and get it running. He did, and then the main tube from the handle to the unit cracked and split, he paid a welder to fix that. So any time he needs to borrow my equipment I'm happy to load him up! Kidding aside, I've enjoyed your videos. Started buying cheap gennies and fixing them.

[@MartinLegare]

All because of you, our local small motor shop just lost 3 repairs just this week !!! What have you done ! Brother in law wanted to ship his lawn mower and his gas weed-eater to the repair shop and i said let me have a look first. Lawn mower had a dirthy caburator which cleaned easy and now runs like new. The weed-eater, i dont know what I did, but just watch and cleaning some made it come back to life. Then on the way home, decided to get a closer look at my small generator i couldn't start for a while, and after cleaning, flughing the carb and replacing the older gas, it also runs like new ! Thanks for showing me your skills, i like your diagnostic procedure, starting from the park etc... applyed the same technique and save a few bucks on repair !!! Of course, my back-yard isn't filled with parts, so i feel lucky cleaning ws the only issue so far :)

[@mustie1]

glad to here you could get them going again

[@jenkie001]

I started watch you a few months ago and am enthralled each time a new video comes out. I have been doing this stuff for years but with maybe 25% success rate. You know anyone could put $800 into a machine worth $400. And i did cut back a little as the lady friend was complaining about all the stuff laying around. But now I feel so much more confident and you explain everything. I tell people talk to me like I am a 3 year old because I WANT TO UNDERSTAND. It is a great subculture you have going on and I even bought my 1st can of " 3 in 1" oil in 20 years last week, Thanks again Mustie1-----Pat Comes

[@dustinpryde3121]

I have a story for you Mustie the Mouseman. I own a paving company. Our main paver had a break down and I pulled our backup out for the time the main was in the shop. It had sat for over a year, ran and drove fine but the heating system wasn't working right. It has propane fired heating tubes through the screed. One kept going out and building with propane inside like it was clogged. The last time of relighting it, it blew the clog out in a fireball. A flaming mouse and the remains of his nest. So if the blowgun won't get em, I know from experience the torch will. Love watching your videos.

[@ronaldheit196]

Nooooo, Herr Doktor Professor Mustie. We never get tired of watching you tear a carb apart. Your comments can be Rodney Dangerfield hilarious. Not to mention every once in a while something new pops up. Of course this is another awesome video. In fact, this is the second time I'm watching this one.

[@--Zook--]

I recently commented on another video, but I had my first True Mustie find last week. Found a small Honda FG100 tiller free on the curb at a neighborhood garage sale event. Grabbed it (of course) took it home and Immediately tried pouring gas in the cylinder. It fired up but the little carb had some issues. Found one on Amazon for $13 and it runs great! Again, it was your videos that inspired me to start "collecting" Small engine equipment.

[@johnr.6029]

Frozen/rusted axle shaft/wheel hub - I bought a Troy Bilt Junior rototiller with the hub rusted onto the shaft, just like yours was. What I did was use a large socket over the axle shaft end and tapped it inward toward the body and used a little lubricant in the process to break it free, and then rotated it left and right while pulling it outward to remove the wheel. Then I sanded the shaft and the inside of the wheel hub. Then put a little oil on the shaft, and it spun like new. I bought mine at a garage sale for $20. Next I have to replace the carb, and have the belt engagement lever welded (I broke it thinking I had to disengage the belts in order for the wheels to rotate). I liked watching how you removed the frozen wheel hubs, albeit after I broke the lever action!

[@buzzsawncgo2751]

Constantly amazed at your ingenuity and willingness to tackle anything but you taught me a useful trick today. I've been changing tires on rims for years, I'm 72 and started with bicycles when I could barely ride one. Never occurred to me to use a visegrip to keep the tire from sliding. Thanks

[@oldpcgamers7450]

Me too.

[@mikus4242]

Sam Reese a

[@doublel7337]

Same here, could have used that trick many times in the past. On motorcycles I always filled the tube up a couple times to get all the wrinkles out of the tube before finally filling and capping it off. Not so important on a tiller though.

[@maximaniac7231]

I just picked up a tiller almost identical to this one a couple of weeks ago and had to change the tube on it. Unfortunately the previous owner thought it was a genius idea to fill the tube with Great Stuff window seal instead of doing the job the right way. It made a simple enough task into an hour long ordeal. I would have LOVED to use my Vise Grips on it. I was too frustrated at that time to think about that though!

[@oldpcgamers7450]

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[@henryzabel1746]

Nice find , and for a heck of a price . I had just fixed two front tires on one of my riding mowers last week and I also found a vise grip was needed to keep the tire from slipping on rim while mounting . Both my tires are tubelis and were leaking along beads and possibly through old tires . I removed tires completely and sprayed both with Flex Seal all around inside . Worked a trick . Keep the videos coming , nice to know there are others that like to fix old stuff "old school" .

[@russse2793]

I love watching you fix these things, and it has helped me become more confident in addressing small issues with my motorized bike.

[@floodway2955]

Love to hear the excitement in your voice when it starts. Like a doctor that see's life again.

[@rustynail9793]

Hey Mustie, I got a tip for checking spark... When you have an old mower or whatever and the plug just doesnt want to stay put while checking spark, grab a old jumper cable... Put one on the plug and use the clamp to connect anywhere on the engine... Easy way to check spark without fighting the plug.

[@kevinvt4174]

My mom & dad would get so mad at me when a week after Christmas what ever I got it was always dismantled on the garage floor. My brother couldn't change a bicycle tire if his life depended on it but I could completely dissemble a Briggs & Stratton engine and put it back together to this day 50 years later I still love to fix things the bigger the challenge the better from flat screen TV's, Air conditioning systems or hair dryers even my dodge with over 300,000 miles on it (won't let it die with dignity) love watching your videos you remind me of me.

[@increasedelevation3776]

I always love the last scene of your videos no matter if its a car show or a waterfall, I always like it!!!

[@brandongouge]

I love how personal the videos feel due to his commentary. It honestly soothes me to watch this.

[@chriswills9530]

Your videos are a shot of tonic, mate. Thank you.

[@jistpassinthru]

Just recently began watching your videos. Top drawer stuff! I especially enjoy your laid back approach to your work. I'm pushing 73 real hard and I have already learned lots of good tips from you!

[@rgs4x]

Watching your videos has help me troubleshoot several mowers I have. Thanks!

[@zeebraeend]

Next time you replace an inner tube, inflate it a bit. The inner sits better in the outer tube and you have less possibility on stabbage. I use this methode with bicycle tubes.

[@Rudi-Mhz]

You are a good One! I am fixing everything Like you do and the people in our small Village do Love that. I lived 25years in a hydroelektric Power Station. My Rather fixer everything at the Turbines and the mechanicle Stuff. Two Tandem Francis Turbines Produced 105Kw at 3000VA. Your Ending remindes me, thinking about the old Times! Thanks!

[@johntanner6035]

Absolutely incredible. Extremely relaxing. I love getting my hands dirty on old iron. i hate the smell of old gas. I cringed when the bowl came off, I swear I could smell it. Wish I had a shop half the size of yours and half your tools. Thanks for the lesson.

[@dwaynemiller7385]

Love your video's !!!! I was a Maytag repairman for many years and never worked on my own lawn mower, chainsaw or weed wacker, but your video's make me more confident I can tackle my own small engine repair. Thank you so much !! From Dwayne M . from Winnipeg ,Canada

[@forthwithtx5852]

I am a subscriber for over a year at least. This came up as a recommendation today. Maybe I've seen it before. Don't remember, but painting over the yellow seemed like a memory. Point is that they never get old, and like a good old movie, worth watching more than once. Love what you do. I do a lot of the same, but not as a business. Just for personal need. Keeps my "chops up".

[@kenshores9900]

I especially liked the tip about using the vise grips to get the tire back on.

[@kenshores9900]

Forgot to say that I have a DR chipper that the tires go flat on. Also I have a number of other pieces of lawn care equipment that have many of the issues that you have shown fixes for. Again thanks. Sometimes all it takes is someone showing that something can be done. Of course there were a few extra parts after I took apart and reassembled my mothers egg timer.

[@jpgochoco]

an old guy once taught me to use an old valve for a propane grill and a small bottle of propane to use in place of gasoline when testing to see if the engine will even run...no more squirting in the carburetor...

[@2jeffs1]

Have a friend who just bought one. Told him you always want to hear things run/work before purchase. Especially when they want plenty of $$ for the machine. He said next time he will listen. Yours would of been the perfect candidate. Nice save on the repairs.

[@mustie1]

right , taking there word tends to bite ya from time to time,

[@everettthornton2463]

another great,cheap find and fix.i just wish i had even half your expertise when it comes to getting things such as lawn mowers and things going again.thanks for another great vid mustie,very enjoyable.

[@manzam01]

Since I have owned my house, I have had my fair share of 2 cycle and 4 cycle repairs, I gave up at times, just went to the carbs, didnt know much about anything else, now I know...thank you Mustie1, makes me want to go out and buy a nice something but I don't needs anything. I have a nice tiller, torn that thing apart many times, welded the handles replaced the the chain, has lasted 20 years, still runs like a champ, even when ignored for 4 years at a time, just simple rubber grommet replacement due to UV damage now and cleaned the carb only one time. Everyone who works on their carbs just need to place a true fuel filter on most of these machines so the carbs don't foul up, that is the key. Why are there carb issues...bad fuel filter system, improve on it, get an inline fuel filter to replace the simple screens, no issues afterwards! I do have a weedeater that bogs down when the RPMs increase, I did replace the carb, not the same, exactly, but tried and transferred what I could. It works like a champ at times now, other times, bogs down, so just looking, maybe I will find the secret, lol. I figured out today, I was placing an oil fuel mix, it is a 4 cycle, no longer bogs down.

[@alexpmK3]

The mouse was related to mustie, unbelievably industrious !!!!! On a mega level.. Great vid yet again.

[@Zeemike1]

The secret to your success is troubleshooting. You do it well and I suspect your experience has a lot to do with that. Love to watch a craftsman do his work.

[@coolbluelights]

I noticed it has yellow spray paint on it. I happen to work at the same store that sells these and yellow spray paint means it was returned by a customer and written off as defective. so someone likely went dumpster diving to get this. Nice save!

[@frankdumont4132]

A man is as good as his tools. Nice favorite hammer and gas bottle. Had to have one so I found one.all I need now is a little experience from your videos. Keep it up.

[@brandonstonesifer2925]

I like watching your videos like this and yard sale finds

[@ayitsyaboi]

Holy shit that cable oiler is amazing. I used to cut one end off, slide the cable out and oil it that way. Just picked one up on Amazon. Wish I knew about them before, that $9 will save me so much time.

[@steveodell7736]

I have just found your channel and I am very impressed. You make every project that I have seen look fun and easy. I like the fact that you really seem to enjoy playing with all the stuff you find and fix. Please keep up the good work. PS...love the banter with the camera, you make it sound like we are right there with you helping...Just great.

[@georgefranklin3222]

Good stuff. Nice to be able to take an "broken" machine and make it run again. Must be great to have a place where this repair can be done.

[@danmagill7595]

Hey buddy ,, you are a wizard,, i have watched quite a few of your videos ,,,,,loved everyone of them,,,,,,, Dan from Ireland

[@hack3r122]

Man, I can’t stop watching your videos! I truly hope you plan to continue!

[@oldpcgamers7450]

Another relaxing hour. I used to watch Bob Ross when he was alive and on PBS. Mustie1 keep on bringin things back to life.

[@juztyn00]

a happy little mower running next to a happy little tiller in front a scenic shed full of junk.

[@oldpcgamers7450]

Mustie1 is happy guy in his happy fix it world.

[@aleblanc3547]

I got lost and forget why they left it out in a field (basically.) Nice revival, Mustie. Thanks, man.

[@mustie1]

the property was a forclosure so they were probably evicted,

[@johni4213]

The way you vibrated that wheel off was brilliant!

[@steveforrester2217]

This man is a genius. Thanks for the videos.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Another good fix and a spectacular view at the end of the video.

[@markeg7667]

Hi Mustie1 slowly working my way though all your vids and have to say i like the way that you make it feel that we are in the workshop with you. When you were taking the wheel off i nearly jumped up and went to grab the rota for you as it needed holding lol. Keep up the good work and love your vids and a big hello from england

[@muquelnel2764]

Jou inspire me a lot with how to fix your stuff your self love your shows

[@mattbrown5511]

Landmarks, like the waterfall, would be a nice addition at the end of your videos. Thank you sir.

[@njkay0033]

Curious where that is?

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

A good job, now you can put a garden in, and grow some hops for the home beer you brew. Good video, thumbs up !

[@BruceBoschek]

Excellent job, as always! There really wasn't much wrong with that machine, but I can imagine that for most people it would have presented too much effort to get running again. Thanks for another great video.

[@mustie1]

thanks bruce

[@dondale68]

Around me we've gotta toooo many people with more money than sense. They'd just throw it out and go buy a new tiller (And they'll throw it out in 2 years!) These people are even worse on lawn mowers!!

[@jackallen6261]

Here in western Oklahoma you have to soak the ground for about a week or it's like trying to rototill a concrete parking lot, lol. Great video!

[@rixkafer56]

you gave that rototill a second life NICE ! just make sure your doctor doesn't see you with the air chisel on the bad wrist LOL...I came across a Honda harmony left for free along with other stuff outside a home a couple of weeks ago and a $15 carb and unfreeze the clutch and an air filter element and shes ready to go...I might put the motor on a bicycle though :) thanks for sharing

[@Popeye64]

Hey there your SA fan. Good fix and video. See the wrist is still problematic. All the best.

[@johnwadsworth7086]

I gave away a great craft man 15 horse rear tine rototiller. After watching you I know I could have gotten that running

[@joegilly1523]

Time to sell it for $400 bucks nice days pay. Great job as always mustie

[@scottcalkins4607]

PB blaster is the best darned stuff! I used it to break my stabilizers for my camper free and man it didn’t take but an overnight soak and these things are free and moving fine.

[@theoldwizard998]

First rule of demounting and mounting tires with beads. USE SOAPY WATER AS A LUBE. Spray it on right between the rim edge and the tire bead. It makes it SO much easier. Second rule, keep the bead OPPOSITE of the area you are work pushed down into the "drop center".

[@MountainGuerrilla]

windex or WD40 work well too

[@ddselvig]

I borrowed my friend's Huskee tiller last summer. It was the same model as this one. It had suffered a lot of neglect, so I asked my friend if I could fix all the broken and worn parts. He gave me his blessing. So I tore into the carb and got that working. Then I discovered that one of the tines had a grade 5 bolt for a shear pin. I pulled that off and replaced the shear pin bolts on both sides. The tiller runs like new now, so my friend said I can borrow it whenever I want instead of renting one.

[@CoffeemanCC]

Congrats on the steady increase of subscribers. I've been watching for years and I'm happy to see your popularity has continued to grow.

[@mustie1]

thanks

[@richardscott9265]

Hey Mustie got into your videos thru the Honda cb350 ( I've got one that came to the UK from Ontario ) and I've been hooked ever since ! I work for Husqvarna so all the tractors chainsaws and small gas stuff is right up my street ! Keep doing what your doing , it's kept me going during these strange times , All the best from England

[@danburch9989]

I'm amazed at all the good stuff you find. All the free stuff on Craigslist in my area needs to go straight to the landfill. Anything that's worth anything is too expensive. Might just as well buy new.

[@davidhelmuth7654]

I think the best parts of the videos are when you talk to us like we are there. Here hold this, push here would ya, hey look at this for a while, what do you think, then waiting for an answer as I yell at the screen! Keep it up man! Good work!!!

[@DKG1NDP]

I love your productions. I too am a tinkerer. Anyway thank you. Great work and channel

[@mustie1]

thanks drew

[@bradrichards6107]

Mustie, you have a terrific knack for finding gems a garage sales and the like. I think of you as the engine whisperer. This was another great video as always. If you ever find a Honda 750K cheap, that would be a cool motorcycle to fix up. I used to have a 750K when I was younger. Just a thought.

[@mustie1]

the only problem with bikes is parts can be real expensive

[@manleybrittain1296]

Well done as always sir! I love the video at the end with the water! I miss those dams!

[@crazypainter57]

that is a nice tiller ... it just needed some professional love .... and you handled that perfectly ... nice vid

[@kenshores9900]

This looks much like a Troy Built rear tine tiller. You have shown what typically an owner needs to do for long term servicing of the equipment. Thanks

[@mark86326]

Thanks man. I learned so much just watching you.

[@pjmbidge632000]

I enjoy your videos, little tip, when your removing tyres, If you start the tyre removal near the valve , the tyre will slide further into the rim, and you wont risk damaging the valve and make it easier to remove the tyre, same with replacement, let the bead go well into the rim opposite the valve.

[@JerryDodge]

You've taught me to appreciate old run-down things. Thank you.

[@28YorkshireRose12]

That has to be "Top Tip of The Day" - using those grips to stop the bead chasing round the rim as you lever it on. . . . Why didn't we think of that - years ago?! That's not too shabby, not too shabby at all. The only thing I wonder about is the 'High Heat' paint. . If it's anything like 'VHT' paint, it needs heating to cure it properly, until then, it remains soft and vulnerable to scratching, and dissolving in the presence of fuel/oil. This video reminded me of propane bird scarer we bought some years back. In our eagerness to try it out we forgot to check and clean out the combustion chamber. Right at the very first bang, out flies a family of mice, nesting material and all! 💨🛏🐭

[@zx8401ztv]

And another usefull power tool is ready for sale, you have done really well with every one :-D

[@wyattklingensmith8862]

I think this was the first video I saw of yours, im glad I found this channel I really enjoy all the content you produce!

[@thomasking2021]

Great videos. Interesting and informative. Keep up the great content.

[@TomDurkin1987]

Love watching these little machines come back to life. Good work!

[@Crappie_Hunter_Seeker]

Well done ! What a bargain. You are a smart cookie Mustie !

[@acerig4675]

awesome ending, thanks so much Mustie.

[@billmccooeye]

Love the little vignettes at the end. Pretty falls. Thank you

[@craigfree1405]

Love the details of work scope and also sense of humor

[@mdbelt1]

"watch your toes". I love that you address the camera as a person.

[@craigpalmer5693]

Hope you get it fix up running repair everything awesome video friend bless you stay in touch

[@805ROADKING]

More easy Money!! Well done Bud!!☺

[@marshallborder9089]

Great fine , we all can't be this lucky . I have an old 1978 front tine tiller and it does alright - but this is a Cadillac compared to mine .

[@benaires07]

You know your stuff man!!! You seem like one HELL of a TROUBLESHOOTER without using any service manuals either. I know you probably do a bit of research on each machine, but you're probably just troubleshooting based on years of experience as well. Keep it up brother!!! Love your videos. AND< I'm learning a FEW things as I go. ^_^

[@alexonder1545]

Another winner and a great video Thank you for sharing !!!

[@Pete4875]

love your video's. I alway use baby powder on the inter tube's help's them seat right. I also use truck bed liner for painting, my motorcycle is fully painted with it. It works great. As far as the yellow paint, I live in Chicago and spray my mower, power tools, tool boxes, etc. with old paint to make it look as shity as possible so no one steals it.

[@scottcarlon6318]

As a victim of theft several times, I think it should be a capital crime!☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@MrBlaser51]

New Hampshire -- How beautiful !!!

[@MegaYosarian]

How can anyone post a thumbs down? Fantastic as always. Thanks

[@nigel1964]

still working my way through the back catalogue great videos. I hope your wrist sorts itself out soon

[@markpicard5975]

Another great job! You know how to find the bargains and get the used equipment back to life. Sell it and move on to the next profit maker.

[@mustie1]

thanks mark

[@mjmcomputers]

that's a pretty nice looking machine. Nice working getting it going again.

[@MrGijoe72]

i love how you bring things back to life. great job keep it up

[@donaldswink6259]

Great job on getting it going again.

[@raybonz7939]

Incredible deal! Doesn't look like it was used too much! I need to find some deals like this!

[@biglakewheeler]

Great video man. Love your will it run videos

[@Texas-Chris]

Great Restoration Job!!