another yard sale generator. can we fix it?

turning wrenches,

[@geoffnoyes520]

My father was a small engine mechanic, (he stood 5' 1" in his socks :-))

[@juniorreds9495]

This is a good channel for DIY persons who can help.themselves a bit ,good work

[@toddkratzer7953]

It's a shame for that governor taking a crap because the generator sounded good. I just cleaned my carb on my Honda 2000 watt generator. It was dirt in that black plastic jet that you push in by hand. It runs great now. People below commented that they wish you would have fixed the governor, so do I. Thank you for the videos.

[@mizinoinovermyhead.7523]

Thing I learn from Mustie videos? Clean the carb...a lot...then clean it again.

[@terrencezellers9105]

Just writing to say "Thanks". I've been a science nerd since a kid (50 years ago now) and always understood the "principles" of engines and similar and had general practical knowledge.... I could replace air filters, spark plugs, do an oil change etc. But was never a "motorhead". You make his entertaining enough to hold my interest and explain the smaller details of the "mysteries" of engines clearly enough to make clear what's really happening. You nearly make me want to grap a mower or weed-whacker from the piles on trash days and see if I can get them going, just for fun. Again thanks.

[@1ton4god]

Please keep up the detailed descriptions.. You are definitely helping me understand Small Engines way better and carburetors way better. I have been mechanicing on the side for 30 years and always feared carburetors are messing with him or touching him doing anything with him. In the last 2 weeks you give me a complete confidence on how to take one apart and clean it I'm excited I got an old engine that was on a tiller that a guy made it's a 10 horsepower generator engine that I got running several years ago. But it's been sitting outside with a tarp covered up. I'm going to try and bolt it to the bench here in the next month or two and get it going. Thank you for the detailed understanding on how carburetor works and the idle circuits and Etc. I've never understood how that worked until now.

[@prospectorratgmailcom]

"carburetors" is a French word for leave it alone!!!

[@Privat2840]

I watched a couple of these videos and cleaned a carb on the almost same model gen they were throwing out at work. I had to buy a new fuel tank off ebay as the old was so full of rust I didn't want to try and deal with that. Now I am just waiting for the power to go out in a storm. But now that I have a working gen I can rest assured power will remain on.

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Love love love your descriptions, ❤️. Regards from Australia,🦘🦘🦘

[@dmc16336]

3:43 "There's a storm brewin' outside. Hopefully the power stays on for us!" If only you had a working generator nearby.... lol

[@tattoos1988]

Lol I totally agree or several generators I love these videos 👍

[@sherrycambridge1531]

@@Rick-S-6063 Right now it's 11:10 PM on April 10, 2020 in mid-Michigan.

[@Rick-S-6063]

@@sherrycambridge1531 And now's a good time to wish you a safe and happy (and healthy) Easter. :D

[@sherrycambridge1531]

@@Rick-S-6063 You Too, Hope You Have A Special Day !!!

[@ronaldheit196]

@@Rick-S-6063 Prime generator times are during and after a blizzard in Michigan. I'm originally from Michigan. Here in Miami it's hurricane season we need them. This year I'm buying a small one for our apartment. The last one took out our power for 3 days. Lost everything in our fridge. No TV or cell phone charger. Thank God we had a huge battery collection and several portable cell phone charges. Plus plenty of books.

[@josephmaloney9565]

“”You need a new carburetor” sounds better than, “I stripped out the jet in your carburetor”.

[@donniecoleman1324]

I got a better one, I was looking for a rear tine tiller a couple of years ago, and guy at our church told me he had one that I could have if I could get it running. He said it needed a spark plug in it I went over to get it, it was sitting under a tree, looked like it hadn't moved in years. I started looking it over and saw it did truly need a spark plug, it didn't have one in it at all. Been sitting there no telling how long with an open plug hole. I took it home not having much hope. After draining all the water and oil out of it, low and behold I did get it running again. I was eager to try it out I cranked it pointed it towards the garden, then found outsomething else. When you pull in on the drive handles. You better be wearing a pair of roller skates or something.that thing took off and almost jearked me down. So if someone says it needs something, they may be talking quite literally. Buyer beware.

[@esqueue]

You say another generator video almost as if it's a bad thing. This is the main reason why I subscribed. Thanks for the upload.

[@VoidXRC]

The generators are what got my subscribed too.

[@rstephe]

I subscribed when I saw him fix a generator as well. Been hooked ever since. Keep the genny and small engine repairs vids coming.

[@cats400]

esqueue me too. I love his generator vids

[@golfman9290]

I'm a generator, mower, motorcycle, engine, yard sale, bicycle, mechanical odds and end subscriber, London, uk.

[@MechRider89]

the motorcycles are what got me here, then the VW and snow blowers.

[@ronaldheit196]

Another awesome video by Herr Doktor Professor Mustie. Who guessed that carb was coming apart. It's one of my favorite things he gets into. I've got 2 vocational training on small Engines and I've actually learned a trick or two watching his vids. Some I just plain forgot. No, all the cancers ARE not in Cali because they ban carcinogenic toxins. Cali has the lowest rates of cancers caused by carcinogenice toxins. The states with the most lax carcinogenic laws have the highest rated. Camp Lajune comes to mind with it's polluted water and soil. Both on base and off base. CorpeeRATions only care about profits above costs including lawsuit settlements.

[@johnseymour5223]

My father is a retired small engine mechanic, and he always used my old guitar strings to clean those little jets lol

[@jmabs5096]

I just posted that, I use my old strings for the same reason. One string will last me a lifetime!

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

Why am I so addicted to these videos? :D half of the time I have no idea what is he talking about .... though I have to say I had no idea most of the time when I started. Mustie1 is teaching me things!

[@popapoco]

Ya i have a small generator with the exact same looking engine governor set up and it did the same thing over winter so i bought a $10. dollar tachometer for a single cylinder and am fitting a throttle from an old lawnmower hopefully it works , if not i will have a good runner for something ,,, Love the videos man learned a lot from you . Thanks and keep up the fun lol Cheers BD

[@jeffsnyder5456]

Gotta love a clean hole. Even if it is a little beat up .

[@orbitalair2103]

What a saint, works on stuff in the garage, no cussing. Kudos to you sir ! Car show clips brings back memories, I used to have a 57Chevy, my dad loved to restore them, we had lots. I crashed mine, he still has his. Both 2door hardtops. Our best friend had 2x 57Chevy convertibles he restored. We all did lots and lots of car shows in the 80s.

[@masonmeek684]

orbitalair actually he does cuss a little bit, or at least did but I still love his channel!

[@jameslund221]

Of course you got the main jet to come out for you. So lucky. lol

[@2wheelstraveler952]

Enjoying watching your video and I learn lots

[@arvillenoe2542]

was headed to bed then in popped mustie now I am fully awake watching another awesome video

[@tarbeau8561]

Mustie1, Yes sir , it is best for her to have a clean hole , lmao !!!!!! Appreciate you showing us how to clean out a carburetor sir . One of my biggest downfalls is not knowing the correct procedures on how to take one apart and to be able to put it back together again . Keep up the great work & looking forward to your next video .

[@Hammerjockeyrepair]

My favorite line ever "It ran when I parked it" or "Oil? It had oil in it when I bought it!"

[@johnobiro5202]

I have the same issues with mine. Learned a lot from this Mustie. Thanks.

[@anajay78]

I've learned a lot from this channel you have inspired me to take on projects and I have used tips from you to make repairs. Thank you for passing on youre knowledge sir.

[@edmeetze6324]

Too bad.. seemed like a nice clean one..enjoyed as always .

[@Music10161]

Good heavens that gunk can looks just like the one I used 30 years ago rebuilding all my friend's Holley carbs

[@kennynvake4hve584]

The best tool to remove the main jet is one of those mutitools screwdrivers, that you can flip the end around, that has flat head, phillips, 5/16s and a 1/4 drivers...The flat head driver has a long shank that match's the jet...thanks for the videos...

[@JohnDoe-es5xh]

Those screwdrivers were always part of the VW toolset.

[@richardbinell2053]

The calm, reassuring voice of reason. I'd like to hear Mustie read Dr. Seuss books to kids. And I bet I'm not alone.

[@suzukiman650]

Ungoverned engine = go cart engine!

[@deadgaming20]

@@skonky it also threw a rod, so it can't be used for anything :>

[@Logan-kh8bi]

LetterSlayer lol I just had the video spoiled for me 😂

[@alexwestman8289]

Yesterday I picked up a little 1200 watt generator for $20. It had not ran in years and would not start. I put what I learned from you to good work and had it running like new in under an hour. I cleaned it up and tested its output. It works perfectly. Loving your videos . Thank you.

[@stevejette2329]

As the great philosopher Clint Eastwood taught us, "A man's got to know his limitations."

[@hopper1]

I just heard one of the funniest things ever said in one of your videos. You were talking about a storm coming and said "...hope the power stays on." Off all people, I wouldn't expect there to be a lack of back up power your place. Especially while shooting a generator video. LOL.

[@thegreattwoeight5456]

I think I love you as much as one man can love another man without it being weird.

[@jbolo5378]

It's not gay if one of you is dressed as a girl

[@sbains560]

Lol

[@sbains560]

You’re not gay if your on top

[@billy-waynejeffcoat4828]

@@sbains560 even if it's reverse cowgirl style?

[@mark351]

I have the 5KW version of this generator. Learning a lot.

[@jmabs5096]

Tech tip, guitar strings are awesome for cleaning out tiny holes! Plus of your a musician you'll have them free lying around. You can buy single strings (get.10 guage or smaller) for next to nothing and one string will last you a lifetime for carb repair!

[@2jeffs1]

Spot on for the piece pop off for the govy logic. The wheels were the first thought here too. Sounds like you already have that one covered.

[@jp-um2fr]

Without going through all the comments I can't tell if I am repeating this but that tube with small holes above the main jet is called the 'emulsion tube'. Pity the phoo phoo valve fell off the giggleing pins inside - seems quite a nice generator. Best regards from across the pond.

[@tatooweeny]

I always wonder if the sellers go on his channel to see if he's able to fix the things he buys or not. Mustie has to be a celebrity in his town by now!

[@stevealexia]

Hi Mustie, I've been watching many of your videos and I have to say that I love the way you explain the issues you encounter while fixing stuff. Also, your work ethics are good to see in this day and age, you're meticulous and well structured. Thank you for all the great tips and tricks. I've always done the maintenance on my equipment but you've taken me to a new level. keep it up, you're one of the best I've come across on youtube so far.

[@gerardramirez6320]

Still learned a thing or two, Thanks Brother.

[@alexpowers3697]

At least it has solid tires! Yay. The carb job turned out fantastic.

[@runliftthrow217]

Great video! I picked up refurbished ryobi that wouldn’t start. One shot of whiskey later and watching your video helped us reach the finished line. Had to clean the carburetor and let it soak for an hour. Sorry yours wasn’t a total success but hey, you now have spare parts!

[@ischmel3884]

...and the Grand Finale, a V8 Opel GT with Cougar tail lights...NICE!

[@artemiasalina1860]

It was gorgeous!

[@icondonnied]

Thank you.. I was racking my brain trying to figure out what that body was. I knew the tail lights were Cougar.

[@KiwiRik]

Not an Opel, it's a Fiberfab Jamaican.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

Thanks for that. My first thought was Opel GT but it looked too large for that.

[@KiwiRik]

It threw me too at first, but I remembered that the GTs have pop up lights :D

[@capecodcuda]

nice lawn art & red jamaican kit car with cougar taillights ...

[@markhudgins1280]

You're right , not an Opel GT.

[@stephenlawrence4362]

You missed your calling, should have been a tech teacher. I've learned more watching your videos

[@69Phuket]

That's what he's doing.....It's a free online course.

[@spydergto1]

i appreciate his videos also, i learned how to do carbs right here.

[@hauptuhrdotnetblog6700]

Patrick Taylor me too!

[@Johnat709]

I always see where I -f_ck_d up my attempts at repairing something....LOL....Enjoy watching Mustie1 a whole bunch....No extra BS, but just the right amount BS, if ya know what I mean...Makes it look like Fun..

[@lestergillis8171]

Yes. And justly so. I've even quoted some tricks-of-the-trade here to James Condon.

[@johnmoncrieff3034]

I have watched a number of your videos now and must congratulate you on the quality of both the camera work and the educational audio content. You have changed my attitude to the VW air-cooled engines in particular. Have you ever looked into the Paul Pantone's GEET system of fuel delivery where it atomizes the fuel prior to entry to the engine. When the US oil giants got him jailed for this invention he must have something special!! Well worth a look.

[@paultro8457]

$20 well spent 👍👍

[@davidstepeck2644]

Mustie1, This is the generator I have. It's a great generator. I ran this pretty much non stop for a week once and alot during three other storms. I just change the oil and empty the carburetor before I even put it away when the power comes back on. I told you about my maintanence schedule on the Honda generator video. I bought mine new in 2011 for $429 (I just checked my owners manual and found the receipt) and it still works perfect in 2020. Happy to see you wrench on something I have!!!!!!

[@MrNamegame]

I love watching these videos in the evening and falling asleep to them. I think maybe I've got more of a liking for small engines and mechanical stuff than I realized, thank god I'm still young enough to take on it as a career or something

[@keithschneidly3922]

I too fall asleep to these videos. Don't make a career of repairs, just have fun and make a few bucks here and there.

[@MrNamegame]

@@keithschneidly3922 Ah yeah, it's really rather relaxing.

[@theoldstyle7453]

...heh... the ol boy by the Thunderbird was about to go off...

[@lestergillis8171]

A good powerhead is definitely worth a bit of change. The new ones are NOT cheap.

[@bobbypierce7608]

That little laugh in the beginning said it all😂

[@MrChristoph0r]

"I'm the executive of me." Haha love it

[@Hubjeep]

17:00 That is also available at WalMart (cheapest place to buy motor oil BTW), with the Berryman brand name called "Chem-Dip". Awesome product, parts come out super clean and no shooting yourself in the eye with carb cleaner.

[@WSmart1]

Discipline isn’t a lesson to be learned, but a choice to be made.

[@jdjeep98]

"there's a storm brewing outside" Well, it's a good thing you bought that generator, isn't it... ;)

[@broncoclement2407]

Your a good mechanic and a good prof, we learn a lot from you , thank you.

[@mikedescoteaux839]

Can’t win them all great content as assays like the car at the end better then the chickens 🐔.looks like a Stratos rare bird indeed

[@thordehr]

Storm outside, hope the power stays on. If only you had a generator type thingie.... ;)

[@tattoos1988]

I love your videos big hello from London uk thanks for all the detail you put in and the stages you do keeps your videos interesting unlike others who end up sending you to sleep with irrelevant info clean and precise I’m working my way through your videos a big thumbs up from across the pond all the best god bless 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@MrJcalabrese1969]

Hey thanks for the videos you are doing. I work on small engines here in chicago and have been for about 15 years now. And I find it very interesting how other people work on them and no matter how much I have done something I still can learn a lot from others. Keep up the good work and teaching others how to do it. Thank you for your time and help!!

[@melgoss64]

I have learned more from you about small engine repair then anywhere else. I am now buying repairing and selling some myself.. So to you I sayThankYou

[@mactim6181]

Well as the song says you have to know when to hold em and when to fold em, your professional wisdom prevailed and this was the time to fold em. Thank you for your expertise in the diagnoses of this generator. Every time I watch I learn something and that is a good thing.

[@oldschool1993]

Been kinda binge watching your videos. It's amazing what a throwaway society we live in, people spend money on these things and don't have enough energy or motivation to to do some basic maintenance, then just toss them away when the carb gets plugged. I'm sure they sit around some coffee shop telling anyone who will listen that those Chinese generators are just total crap. The ironic thing is that most of these people buy the generator for emergency power in case of weather, war or zombie apocalypse, but would never get the thing running if needed.

[@rstephe]

Surprised you put that same main jet back in there. Thought for sure the horde would provide one in better condition.

[@rattmann36863]

I think the fun is in just finding out what the problem is, and fixing it if you can. Nice way to pull in a few extra bucks too.

[@Highstranger951]

More than likely the governor was the issue all along. Thanks for another great vid👍🏼

[@paul2466]

great video, I appreciate the explanation of what is happening, the balance between the main and idle circuits...great content....I also appreciate the affordable tuition here at Mustie U

[@adriandeb2710]

Good for spares.. great video

[@jimnaismith3162]

Been watching your projects for a couple of weeks now. I'm hooked. Best wishes from Glasgow, Scotland.

[@stepcorngrumbleteats7683]

Great save ! Love these repairs, love to see them done well. Thanks !

[@j.c.stephenson1305]

I'm not going to read back all the comments, but I will offer this one piece of advice, when blowing air through the jets, always blow from the small hole to the large hole first as this will dislodge any crud out the largest hole instead of driving that crud into the small holes.

[@paulmiller7276]

Just a suggestion for cleaning tiny pieces on musical instruments I use dills pipe cleaners. They come regular or wire. Good cleaners

[@HarmonyHollowApiary]

I picked up a similar generator about 10 years back - that looks identical (except for the paint job). The original tank rusted pretty quickly - so I was able to order a new tank - then the carb float needle wouldn't seat - even after a good cleaning. A new carb - shipped from China (via Amazon sale) was only about $25 (including shipping) - and it's been running great for the last 4 years.

[@eds1994fatboy]

I wonder if and when people give you stuff or sell it cheap....if they watch you fix it on KZbin....and say....damn......I could have done that.Half the problem with me is my garage has no room whats so ever....Great vid again Darren

[@carlzrx]

Thanks for the tips,I’m racking my generator this weekend

[@miker252]

I rebuilt my first Carter AFB carburator 51 years ago but, after watching this video, I just fixed my RV's Onan generator carburator problem. It was my third attempt and I'm sure you taught me something. Maybe your discription of the adomizer tube thingamajiggy anyway, if you see this, Thanks Mustie1!

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

Haha those carbs are 13 bucks new on ebay. Gotta love it. You got the generator racket cornered over their. You make it look so easy, one of these days I have to get around to taking that Honeywell inverter generator I found at the curb out of my shed and dig into it. Probably something simple, like a gummed up carb. Those are the engine's that power most minibike's now rato hensim. Descent engine's. All the baja's are powered by them.That's the one you wanna on the minibike, go as fast as you want, you need my governed one same engine, same carb, everything. Sell that engine on ebay, describe it as ungoverned good running mini bike engine. It will go fast for a descent price too.

[@22koga]

A few tips for you next time you get a jet that's that bad give it a few taps with a hammer and the screw driver it will loosen it up second get a welder tip file you can clean the jet and emulation tubes holes out with it and it will even make the holes a tad bit bigger and make whatever it is your working on run even better

[@TheDaf95xf]

Shame about that as it was looking good.......😁 Great challenge Mustie and your decision to stop is completely correct 👍

[@lacrossed55]

Oh no I'm addicted to generator rehab videos

[@forthwithtx5852]

I would have fixed it. Can't help myself. A friend picked up a free riding mower. Maybe 25 years old. Montgomery Ward with an opposed twin B&S. Needs more than it's worth, but they need a mower. Then again, I don't do it for a living...

[@artemiasalina1860]

Wow, what a beautiful car at the end there! Sounded like a real screamer.

[@somerandomguy3868]

great video most of this generator will live on in other machines or you could always fix it put some wheels on it and sell it for 75-100$ or whatever you think someone would pay for it

[@160sura]

Great video and conclusion!

[@markpierson5874]

boy have you come a long way!

[@unsaltedlife5998]

A 2 dollar fuel filter is a great investment for small engines. Great find.

[@philipdolan3928]

Another great video. the bike looks like a fun project.

[@glenngoodale1709]

you are a sharp guy !! My gen. is down , I think its the carb , and you have given me hope I can fix it, thanks

[@richardwilkerson1466]

i think this guy can fix anything !! Thanks

[@kriswright1022]

Nope, he actually broke this one. Easy fix gone bad.

[@jlucasound]

Ultimate Amp draw. Heat gun. You are genius, Mustie1.

[@georgebradford8931]

i feel a little dirty just seeing the 125 at the end i feel like i should slip a bill to ya .....that little sneak peak ..... cant wait to see the bike love your vids

[@cigarcaptain]

So the bowling glove is the magic! sweet

[@martynbuzzing3327]

I have always used a can of WD40 spray with the long plastic nozzle. poke the nozzle into the small hole on the filter side and when you spray, you should see the spray jetting out of the progression jets in the venturi tube. Also, WD40 works well as an engine starter direct into the air inlet. Great vids by the way.

[@-DC-]

Nevermind dude you are a legend in some parts!!! Love your content.

[@watermanone7567]

Great Video: I use a micro dill to clean out the idle jet. Thanks for the video's.

[@brianwhelan7177]

I have learned so much on your channel, thank you so much. I would have liked to see what was broken inside.

[@daverose8772]

Mustie, You arent guessing at all.Everything you described is exactly what is actually occurring when the idle circuit is clogged at the idle jet. I have 45 years experience with Lawn and Garden style engines. BTW, the main jet (tube with small holes) is also commonly called the "Emulsion Tube". On any small engine float adjustment, if the float sits high in its inverted position, the only proper repair is to change the float pin seat. (small rubber seal). It has become swollen from the ethanol in most gasoline found today. RUN ALL YOUR SMALL ENGINES ON COLEMAN STOVE FUEL. ITS NAPTHA AND HAS A 5 YEAR OR MORE SHELF LIFE. NO ETHANOL AND TREMENDOUS SHELF LIFE, PERFECT FOR EMERGENCY GENERATORS.

[@garyford7733]

I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS , VERY GOOD YOU TAKE THE TIME TO EX PLANE WHAT AND WHY WHAT IS GOING ON .. THANKS

[@brandolinthickneck2279]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Dastardly84]

2 months ago a guy wanted me to figure out why his generator wasn't running. I told him it was most likely the carburetor, so he bought a new one and then called me saying it was still running rough. I pulled the air cleaner box off and noticed the front carburetor gasket was blocking a hole on the carburetor. Sure enough he mixed the gaskets up and after I swapped them around it ran great.