can we fix it ? small onan generator from a yard sale.

I picked this onan k450 up at a yard sale over the weekend, its been sitting a long time,

[@ManuelPerez-gf8gf]

Looks like a great little generator! Wish I lived closer to you. I'd be there checking out everything you have to sell!!

[@williamriedthaler7216]

Mr Mustie 1 .I really enjoy watching your show and how you repair cars and tractors and other things

[@charleshank8573]

Thanks for posting the video nice find at a Yard sale.......😎👍

[@tomreyes4908]

Good choice of the tygon fuel hose with those clamps. Hose should last a long time. Also, a mini in-line fuel filter would help with any remaining small particles in the tank. Great vid, keep um coming.

[@johnbrookbank2969]

Always good to see your work, reminds me of all the good days repairing ! The world has turned into a throw away world, you bring joy to the work!!!!

[@charger19691]

Nice little generator, they are worth their weight in gold when the power goes out. Nice job Mustie!

[@kennethbell7318]

I do enjoy watching all your fix en up"s. I learn alot and to never give up.

[@bobert4966]

Thank you Mustie for the variety, I experience the same joy when I get things working again.

[@Conjugate-Match]

Great job as always Mustie1 .. I'm gradually working through all your vids. I'm always amazed at how LOUD generators are. Who would want that at their campsite or back yard? Note to the manufacturers .. bring me a quiet generator and I'll buy it!

[@John_Ridley]

It's almost impossible to judge how loud a generator actually is from a video. The little Hondas, well, they use one at the Memorial Day service in my town, to run the PA system. I almost tripped over it, they put it behind a gravestone and you almost couldn't hear it on the other side of the stone.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

You are like the Bob Ross of mechanical projects, Darren. Happy little generators. LOL.

[@Malakie]

Damn, nice find. Onan are probably the best gensets you can buy outside of the newer Honda's. Onan's also produce a milspec genset for the US Military.. When I bought my used 38' Fourwinds RV, I also got lucky as it turned out, my unit had a Onan military version 7500 watt genset. Apparently the company had run out of the civilian model and a few of this model RV ended up with the milspec version. Being it is a 1998 model, it is still going strong 20 years later. For $10, you got a steal.... I'll give you $20! 😁

[@Walter-wo5sz]

Thanks for inviting us over to your garage this morning.

[@ta65mail]

Great find. Thanks for the show and tell. Informative as usual.

[@kevinniblett9357]

Being a tinkerer as yourself this is by far my favorite channel to visit here. Been subscribed for a few months after seeing your video of the first ride in '67 vw ragtop. I've watched all of your videos since. It'd be cool to kick around the shop with you for a bit. I'm as handy as a shirt pocket. (a quote from my late grandfather) I've become the neighborhood Mr. Fixit since neighbors have seen many $5-$10 or sometimes free yard sale scores that I've resurrected and resold with impressive return. Keep'em coming because your videos are very helpful and comical. Thanks for your effort. It's certainly not unappreciated.

[@moodyk1979]

That laugh he makes when the engine runs and again when the generator makes power kills me lololol:D

[@kevinbrad7095]

I wish I lived near you, I would hang out and work for you for free lolI like the fact you fix all of your things or at least are not afraid to jump in with both feet and tryDon't pay any attention to the people that criticize your welding etc.Did my share of 4 wheeling GM with 38's in the neighborhood club, tractors etcKevin Collingwood ONT, keep up the vid's Andrew

[@timanderson9466]

I intercepted a Yamaha generator from going into the trash and went through all the exact things you did on this Onan generator. There is nothing more satisfying than turning junk back into something usable. I pull start!!! Nice Video!

[@lightning4871]

Have been watching your videos for a while now and you do an excellent job of communicating with the audience. I have learned a lot. I have gotten rid of many lawn motors and a couple of generators in the pass that you could of fixed. Keep up the good work that you do.

[@robertmckay694]

“It’s a nice color” ...like gravy...Love your show mate!

[@ChickaWoofRanch]

Never gets old hanging out with you. Thanks!!!

[@markfaunce7744]

another outstanding video thank you has a suggestion have used steel BB's in the past for tank issues such as this with good results able to withdraw any that don't come out by magnet when emptying and the BB's being small in size don't interfere with fuel gauges

[@mustie1]

lol

[@richardwarnock2789]

The horse's trimming the grass nice touch there Mustie thanks again!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrRandomposter]

I really enjoy vicariously fixing things through your channel.

[@aaronbillingham4571]

watched your videos for ages and I love watching the things you get from yard sales and get them sorted Keep up the excellent work and videos.

[@28YorkshireRose12]

That little Onan looks like it has more than a hint of Honda heritage to it. Very similar construction to the Honda E300 series of generators from the early 1970s, no less. I couldn't make out that little label, but the alternator end looked like a typical Sawafuji manufacture. Nice little machine, this, and probably a classic by now - love it! Be very wary of overloading these little machines - the copper will survive, but the diodes on the rotor won't stand up to much abuse. You might get away with a 500W grinder for a while, but if the machine's limit is 450W, those diodes will eventually die from the surge current when starting the grinder.

[@buzzsawncgo2751]

Appreciate all the tips and ideas I've gotten from your videos and thought I would pass along one I've recently found out. Product called evaporust, pour it into somthing like that gas tank and let it sit over night then reclaim it for other uses. Simply rinse out the tank with water, blow dry and the rust is no longer a problem. Picked that up from a machinist who did a lot of restoration of older metal working machines. I had never heard of it before but found it right on the shelf at my local auto parts store.

[@Cryohh]

Glad I could tune in to see, This little genny is awesome man

[@BruceBoschek]

It's really satisfying when they start up that easily. They really are not loud, are they? Nice. Good one, again.

[@stevew.3249]

Mustie1, Great videos. I binged watched your videos from episode 1 took me about two month to watch them all. really great content. and the ending clips are a good treat. it's been about 20 years since I have been back to New Hampshire Moved to California in the 70's sure do miss the country. Thanks for sharing. Steve W.

[@MrWoodfiddler]

Steve - I miss the NE also. I always love the chest camera view when he goes for test drives around town and beyond. Great stuff and great memories. Caution: binge watching can be motivating! Chuck in Kansas

[@mustie1]

thanks for watching, but id get sick of my own voice for sure,

[@queenofyeay]

Yeah, but YOU are our friend D-man... And I have seen many of your vids two times at least. Never get tired of seeing new content from the Mustie 1! Hell buddy I subscribe to hundreds and hundreds of channels and as far as I'm concerned you are the only one that consistently puts out great content.

[@fallingzeppelin69]

One of my most favorite channels on KZbin! Enjoy every episode

[@051570orion]

I have a Sears FF/20 that has a 20 HP Onan engine it had been sitting in a shed for about 15 years I got it last year brought it home checked the fluids and made sure it wasn't locked up and it runs great .that little generator is pretty cool

[@67yankee1]

Good work Mustie1...I like your logic and procedure, it is a rewarding hobby in repairing small engine tools and equipment, for those with a lot of patience. I have had a lot of experience with small engines early in my youth with go carts, mini bikes plus creations in between. They all seem to have started with lawn mower engines and chain saws that were discarded . 50 years later cutting timber , still working with them, not much change since then except electronics and impact plastic. I thought I saw you finger tighten a spark plug then fire it up, maybe it was edited and missed the torque of your plug tool, but have seen many aluminum jugs with stripped threads because of loose plugs. Anyway thanks for you sharing your hobby, and if I were your neighbor I would be there with you..Take care!

[@805ROADKING]

That was a good $10 gamble!! Well done Bud!!☺

[@Hubjeep]

Not even a gamble, if it's dead he could sell some of the parts on ebay!

[@843292]

Mustie1... I watch you over and over again going through the same steps of diagnosis. Thanks man. I'm learning a lot about small engine repair from your videos. Our local small engine guy charges an arm and a leg, and you're lucky if he finishes by next season. I just don't have the money to pay someone else to fix these things... and let's face it, I need my mower, weed eater, chainsaw, 4-wheeler, etc. So I've got one choice: learn from guys like you and fix my own stuff. So thanks!

[@billyshafer3182]

That is really a Kawasaki generator. Onan sold them under the Onan name.. Great little unit for the size. I started with Onan in 1980.

[@netrioter]

i would keep this one..these rival the small honda generators from the 70s..plus you have adjustable voltage.

[@Rapid454ss]

Love the fact that you hardly even back away from a challenge and your success rate is awesome. When you ask for viewer opinions I find myself talking to my IPad. How about that? I'm another Motörhead from NH and never miss your stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@lashturner]

50/50 is better than buying a lottery ticket. I have just recently started to watch your videos and am impress that you have quite a lot of knowledge for generators and motors.

[@johniandobbie311]

thank you thank you thank you for posting a KZbin channel for thinker's who like to repair and tinker with engines

[@jimkrueger212]

Love spending time in your garage , being in my native New Hampshire just makes it so much better

[@danishnative9555]

Nice find. It's about the same size as the Coleman PM1200 I once had. Very reliable and simple to use and always started on the first pull. Of course, I took good care of it. You are quite the master fixer. I've only viewed about 10 vid's so far. Starting with the VW's.

[@anselb2000]

Missouri here...continually appreciative of your videos!

[@jeep146]

Great to find generators that can be fixed. One thing about small generators they don't like a load on them while the engine spins down. On some generators it could damage them. Just about all manuals will tell you to take the load off before shutting down. Bigger engines you can use a tachometer or if you have a nice fluke meter set the engine to 60 HZ/120. Worked on generators and small engines for several years before retiring.

[@sterobbo7417]

been a subscriber for a long time look forward to your video every day really enjoy your content thanks steve uk

[@markwright2360]

HAHA another successful fix! thanks for letting us hang out in your garage

[@muddshshshark]

Started watching your videos about a week ago... Great stuff!!! motorcycle mechanic by trade (mostly Honda) retired now but still work at home

[@TheLeoimperator]

Let me leave my respect and huge thanks here for doing these videos. What i enjoy most about your videos is their ability to make me feel relaxed while "doing" the work with you, despite relaxing normally is impossible to me! Perfect mixture of slight tension towards the outcome, technical education, calm words, general wisdom and the distinct impression that this kind of work does the same to your mood as it does to me. Thanks a lot mate, greets from Hamburg, Germany

[@robplotts9412]

Ive used the vinegar technic. Worked pretty amazingly . Nice job saving the old onan

[@honey5bucket]

Thanks for letting us hang out in your shop. I am learning new stuff constantly.

[@RossDuClair]

For cleaning small gas tanks like yours, I've always had good luck with a hand full of BB's and solvent. Shake the tank for a few minutes, pour out the BB's and solvent then rinse one more time. Works very well.

[@xcalibre222]

Hey Mustie1, You probably know this one but to help clean out cruddy gas tanks, I use steel BB's and a little hot soapy water and shake like crasy. Helps knock stuff loose in the tank. Thanks for the Vids. :)

[@Cboot301]

Another Winner! And another great video!! Thx Mustie

[@ml2trick]

Nice Generator find and Nice easy Fix. Always a Plus

[@michaelb.5345]

Pleasure to watch Mustie, thanks.

[@ea95401]

Your channel is great. I just got a old genny at a yard sale for 20 bucks! had fun fixing it up.

[@AlanMedina314]

Your videos are great please keep finding interesting engines to fix.

[@jamesrussell7488]

I like small generators best. They work better for the smaller jobs I've got to do, and like you said, it can charge a battery. I've got a pulsar 2cycle and it's been running like a champ for about 3 years now. Thanks for your informal detail!

[@gordanmilne7034]

Good to see the real Horsepower at the end as well as the Generator.

[@TheRythymi]

Really like your videos and I am happy that you upload videos so often! Greetings from Finland!

[@tigerelectronics5966]

Greetings from Sweden!

[@8790176]

And from Canada

[@robplotts9412]

TheLittleDIYWorld greetings from the us

[@Repdnb]

greetings from AUS

[@mikkolaasonen]

Torille

[@dickaldor]

Im hoocked... been watching your channel for a week straight now :) Thanks for making these buddy!

[@kd5byb]

YES! The cool little Onan-Kawasaki generator! I love these little suitcase generators. So small. So cute. I wish I was closer, I'd have to make you a cash offer you couldn't refuse. :)

[@badbackman1]

Another great video, thanks from the uk 👍

[@pikeywyatt]

wish we had yard sales in the UK.Thanks for all your very informative videos .

[@tonypate9174]

Try the out of town "car boots" way way out of town some good stuff to be had if make a early start

[@Darryl603]

Good Job! Glad the carb was relatively clean for you. Thanks for sharing...

[@deezimmo4814]

Very interesting video, sir. I ruined my hands due to work related actions (no, not carpal tunnel) and find it hard to even grasp a screwdriver. Watching other people with mechanical skills is just fascinating to behold.

[@RobertGSolomon]

I love the finds you run into, my type of stuff to play with and work on.

[@alexpmK3]

Great job ! Always a pleasure !!

[@Sp1k3Sp13g3l_]

Thanks for uploading, just spend a day watching the dual cab playlist, loved it.

[@jmal937]

Another great video I always love the small engine stuff thanks again and keep them coming

[@bennyrlove]

that's me - I don't gamble because I don't like to lose - but like you I will gamble on all kinds of yard sale finds.!

[@mustie1]

much better odds

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Glad to be of company mate. Another job jobbed. Beautiful horses by the way 😉

[@JimForeman]

I've worked on a number of Onans on RVs and they are well-designed and dependable. The worst part is finding parts for them. I'd say you have a winner there.

[@kd5byb]

Tip on the DC connector: find an old two-wire lamp cord, ideally non-polarized. Bent the blades to the same angle as on the DC connector and it will plug right in. If you only have a polarized two-wire cord, the one blade will be too wide but you can then file it to the same width as the other one. I'll be totally honest - when I did this several months ago I thought of you Mustie: "I'll bet this is exactly something that Mustie would think of." :)

[@davidcarr4991]

"Hah! Ahright!" Gotta love the old mustie1 victory cry!

[@Roostertailin]

or the **claps** HAH

[@Maxxarcade]

Oh wow, a McGraw-Edison! One of their vintage box fans is what started my KZbin account many years ago. I had no idea they made generators too. And it's got the same blue and white color scheme. Every time you do one of these videos, I anxiously await that first pull. So that little fakeout at 5:28 made me chuckle.

[@MrPhilobersuchtie]

KZbin recommended me yor channel out of nowhere but I'm so glad it did. :) I love your generator videos 👍

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Hey man for 10 Bucks ..LOL .. Great deal Darrin ! Good fix ..Thumbs up..

[@edbenson98]

Great video and it shows a little time and effort pays you back tenfold!

[@davids9139]

I like the sound of that machine! Awesome! Great Job!

[@672egalaxie6]

Another winner! Tearin' it up Mustie ! Thanks fer takin' us along....

[@themadtoker3067]

onan generators are not cheap lol... nice find and as always great video thanks for sharing .

[@noidle22]

Haven't watched the video yet but I'm going to take an educated guess that yes, he can fix it.

[@yellowperch6895]

lol he can fix anything

[@goamarty]

Anything with pistons :-)

[@thewraith1977]

you should get a small inspection camera for looking down inside fuel tanks. I love mine, one of the best tools i ever bought.

[@mikebmx101]

My dad use to run the bigger Onan V-Twins(Probably 670cc to 700cc) on his truck mount machines for carpet cleaning until they stopped producing them. I think he said he would pick them up from our local Cummins dealer/service center too. He switched over to the Briggs Vanguard a few years ago and seems to like them just as much, but I remember he used to swear by those Onan engines.

[@kevinmckay810]

Hey I put small tumble stones with little marvels M oil shake it good works great to clean tanks

[@markpaulene1966]

Hi mustie1, great video as always but at the end Im a bit stuck ive never seen a two horse power motor run on grass brfore ? thanks mark

[@IronheadOfScroteus]

Sweet little genny, I want one now.

[@rundoetx]

Dang, A sheet metal cover!! No plastic. Awesome, I have big hopes for this one. Just started watching.

[@BrynNouveau]

I love these generator repair videos Mustie. Nice going!

[@grandprismatic]

Great vid Mustie, those Onan's are nice units. Keep up the good work always a pleasure watching

[@mjmcomputers]

That turned out to be a good little generator and a score for $10.

[@Rustbelt_Research]

These are excellent generators, the engines are actually made by ONAN and very good quality. I'd keep that if I were you, it'll last a lifetime.

[@doctwiggenberry5324]

I sure like to watch you work on "junk" that people think is broken and you bring it back to life..

[@BeeABaw]

Thanks Darren for another awesome video, Its makes me happy to wake up to one of your videos. Im a new sub from earlier in the month and iv been hooked on your channel since. You have really got me falling back in love with tinkering with small engines and auto repair. Also love the Plymouth Satellite, such a pretty car hope to see it back soon.

[@JimForeman]

BTW, it also has a low oil shutoff. You'd be amazed at how many of them came in not running and it was just low on oil.

[@anthonydestefano3967]

Awesome job! And beautiful horses and farm at the end!

[@lbfishin2156]

that's a win!! enjoyed hanging out!!

[@GuarujaBrazilGTASA-MP]

Greetings from Brazil and Portugal, i enjoy it!

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

CLR or carb cleaner for better results.But tank is not that bad.Good work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊👌 love it ❤️ ❤️❤️ super nice.

[@jefferycarrier3758]

Cup of coffee, bagel, and Mustie1. It's a good day to be alive, I'm tellin ya...

[@long33444]

Jeffery Carrier iy

[@Николай-АФ]

Whatever you say. But don't hurt me ever.