Can We Save This Junk 1967 Ski Doo Snowmobile?

left outside for 26 years, this vintage ski doo is in very rough shape but lets do our best to see if it can ride again.

[@michaelfrancis3558]

Mustie, for the love of God, whoever said your videos are getting too long does not speak for the rest of us. It would be awesome to see you do a live video and chat with the audience as you do it. Maybe not a super in-depth repair but something simple.

[@sfinger]

I agree. Long videos are the way.

[@tee_m]

+1 in a world of short-form quick-consumption content, we need Mustie and 1hr+ videos!

[@Jesselovespinball]

I made the same comment last week . I’m pretty sure 99% of us like them as long as he will make them !

[@WinterInTheForest]

They are getting too long lol

[@billhenry7833]

lol. So you speak for the rest of us, but nobody else can. Priceless.

[@fransterhorst3694]

hey Mustie, don't worry about the length of the video's, just keep them coming, it is like my highlight of the week every sunday, it is relaxing , interesting and inspiring every time.

[@iamthesargent]

I really don't mind the longer videos. It's like having an old friend wrenching with you in the shop showing you new tricks. I've learned a lot about both small and automotive engines through this channel.

[@geraldtakala1721]

Agree!!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

All these complainers, and they forget they have the option of the PAUSE ⏸button. No one puts a gun to your head and tells you to watch it all now OR ELSE 😂

[@jenksify]

@@Hjerte_Verke I enjoy watching the videos thru-out the week so the longer the better. That way i get Musti all week long.

[@chriskoran836]

Best quote of the week, “Brakes are for quitters”. Cracked me up right there!

[@MichaelSteeves]

I drove my uncle's identical skidoo. Brake was not required! Let off on the gas you were slowing down dramatically.

[@peterferguson2344]

It's a phrase to live and die by,,,,, though hopefully a lot more living than dying 🤞

[@Hjerte_Verke]

My other one is "disc brakes are for cowards" if you have any experience with drum brakes on all 4 corners, it takes on a special meaning.

[@haneyoakie14]

@@Hjerte_Verkemy 1970 Cutlass Supreme had 4 wheel drums. Ugh. I know exactly what you mean

[@robertutech1685]

My friend had a Ski-Doo, I had a Polaris with disc brakes in 1969. His brakes never really worked. But again in deep snow, just let off the throttle.@@MichaelSteeves

[@Roberto-vx3it]

Mustie, you're the only channel that I can watch a 2 hour video and it doesn't feel long. That's when you know you're good...👍😊

[@haneyoakie14]

A agree in general, but James Condon has 2 hour videos that are also worth 2 hours, especially if you like small engines and generators. @jcondon1

[@dknust9]

Check out vice grip garage. He is a blast to watch

[@Roberto-vx3it]

I've followed VGG for years...cheers Have you seen south main auto?

[@Guitarzan8]

I appreciate the last 10 minute update! You answered a ton of questions that were none of my business. I spend my Sunday morning watching whatever you put up for inspiration for what I do next. 1 1/2 hours is not too long . It really flies by. Great channel! Great format! Great humor! What a great guy!

[@danaowen9014]

He is the best.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Darren is absolutely a buddy I love to hang out with even if it's on KZbin. He is really great how he interact with us (even if it's a monolog). Troubleshooting with him is educational

[@gunnerb47]

This is my favorite channel. I use to love getting old junk and seeing if I could resurrect. Health and age keeps me from doing much.

[@jabousan9111]

"That why women live longer than men" LOL … The perfect phrase at the perfect moment.

[@phil_townes]

I was flinching the whole time while that spring was getting compressed. Then you start hitting it?! Safety squints didn't feel like enough!!! 😆

[@kd5byb]

Almost two hours of Mustie? YES!!! One of the highlights of my Sundays!

[@jameschippett2177]

Love the longer videos. A cup of tea and a slice of cake, I am in heaven.

[@harkbelial]

You would be in heaven even without the video part.

[@Markyard77]

When I was very young, my grandmother used to make me go keep my grandfather company down into the basement. I wanted to go fishing, but dragged myself down there and watched him rebuild torches and regulators. The basement was loaded (and many other buildings and properties) with tons of "junk". At the time I would have given just about anything to be outside fishing with my brothers. I miss that time with my grandfather very much, now that I'm 60. Thank you for all you do on this channel. Your way of talking to us while working is genuine. Thanks again

[@craighansen7594]

I stray away from other videos that run long. I have been a mechanic/bodyman all my adult life. I look forward to watching your projects no matter how long they run.

[@billsmith5166]

I love how at first you tippee-toed around your grenadeable press spring compression setup and about 30 seconds later you were whacking it with the handle of a mallet. It reminded me of Bugs Bunny checking for duds at the bomb factory.

[@ivorwm2291]

I couldn't add comments on my TV. I've learned so much from watching these videos. Thank you

[@adypeace6180]

The longer the better mustie

[@ritchiesokol1061]

I concur!

[@Zepphd2]

I dig the long videos!! Between you and Taryl, I’ve got almost 3 hours of drinkin coffee and relaxing watching someone else accomplish something. Thanks Mustie!!!

[@xresonancex]

A spring that has coil spacing like that can also be part of its design as a variable rate spring. The more it is compressed, the "stiffer" it will get. Awesome video as always! On another note, some of the the reasons your channel is so popular is that your videos are not heavily edited, there is no Bull$hi!, and you do keep it as real as possible. If the videos are long, I certainly don't care and I'll bet thousands or even tens of thousands of other people don't care either. You can't please everyone every time or all the time. Please keep up the awesome work!

[@markbrown6236]

Don't forget that most of the work is done in real time. Not just a series of updates after the work is done.

[@dragineeztoo61]

It's so comforting to see a knowledgeable, talented, experienced mechanic dropping tools and parts just like I do.

[@chrisjones8741]

“If you put it on the floor, it can’t fall down!”

[@Aswaggoner]

This episode is the essence of “That’s just stupid enough it might actually work!” lol glad that clutch didn’t kill you!

[@David-yo5ws]

Ah, was I the only one 'flinching' when he had it pointed at our faces? 😧

[@Aswaggoner]

No lol@@David-yo5ws

[@curtwuollet2912]

You're missing the real experience of 60s sledding. This should be done in the middle of a lake at midnight with some blowing snow at -15 F 5 or 10 miles from home. Some of those carbs were like a 5 layer cake. Lots of fun.

[@gregglynn3763]

Glad to hear that you have gotten a handle on your health. Sometimes the amount of meds that we take is the problem. Once again, great project. Keep up the great work!!!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

THE QUALITY of the fasteners of that era is amazing. There's nothing made of fancy stainless steel, it's all "ferrous" mild steel fasteners but the snowmobile isn't fighting you. It is coming apart with relative ease and nothing has snapped or broken off. I've seen this before in older vehicles, but newer stuff is the reverse.

[@gregholloway2656]

Mustie, that clutch shaft is NOT the crankshaft. The primary clutch and stub shaft are threaded on to the actual engine crankshaft, that’s why the stub shaft has a cross drilled hole in the end. The chaincase should have gear lube in it, up to that lower hole level. I used to have a 1970 version of this sled in the 80s and 90s. The memories the sound of the engine doing its bum-bum-bum-bum. Track looks good enough to use. If you don’t want the sled, please find a collector in your area. 👍

[@thomasmorrison3761]

That's what I thought, too. The old engines I worked on, back in the late 60's/early 70's have a TAPERED crankshaft, and the clutch is bolted on to that shaft; FRICTION between the shaft and clutch assembly is the only thing holding it together. It's also why it's a massive BEAR breaking that connection between the clutch and crankshaft.

[@jameslarson6555]

We had an Olympique 320 of the same vintage, was a great running machine for years, lots of good memories. With a dog sled pulled behind, it took a family of 5 through lots of trails in northern Wi in the Tomahawk area.

[@mikelavigne5085]

That chain-case should have gear oil in it up to the level hole on the bottom. Boy that engine sound brings some flashbacks.

[@gregholloway2656]

I posted the same thing. You’re right about that engine sound, it jumped me back to 35 years ago.

[@Prestone44]

Mustie's wonderful smile at 1:37:11 was the sunshine of my day.

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

To fit the undersized bearing, run the engine on half throttle and take 20 thousands off the shaft with emery and freeze it with an ice pack for an interference fit ;) I loved this one Mustie1, you always rise to a challenge. Like many commentators, I love your long videos, I'm old enough to not require instant gratification :) Spot on with the doing buzz opposed to having to film everything, that why I took a year off YT. I got so much done with a buzz, LOL.

[@christorkildson6472]

Funny enough, in software development we had something similar to a "buzz." When you have the whole project in your mind, all the steps and you're making progress, time flies and you come out energized. We called it being in the zone :-)

[@cybair9341]

The fuel pickup tube can be unscrewed and modified if necessary. (If I remember well) I really enjoy these videos because I faced all the same quirks and traps of my 65 Ski Doo when I was 17-18 yo. That was a great education for me back then. I mean, I practiced swearing a lot.

[@1pcfred]

That built in tank is what's called a, "design flaw". Sure it works when it is new but there will come a time when it will be a problem. A problem with only poor solutions to rectify it. Basically your only option is to cut a big access hole in it to clean it out. Something they should have done at the factory. But they couldn't be bothered.

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

I don't mind the long videos either. I'm retired so every day is a Sunday or Saturday, whatever. Sunday is my down day so your videos are fair game. Thank you for the update on the other projects. Keep on wrenching! Cheers Terry

[@Backupnow-gf7wb]

Start a 2nd Channel for the car work, just set up a time lapse for any of us that like to see the in between work , I think this would work , Great job , keep healthy 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidd.484]

You kept mentioning Wile E. Coyote while compressing that spring. I was thinking more about Foghorn Leghorn whenever things went wrong: "Fortunately, I keep my feathers numbered for just such an occasion."

[@YukonHawk1]

Sunday wrenching with Pastor Mustie.😅 Can I get an amen from the fellow Musties?

[@haneyoakie14]

Amen! hallelujah!

[@Foxonian]

Seeing this old machine brings back a lot of memories of the same model Ski Doo we had when I was a kid in the early 70's.

[@V8SKULLS]

You killed me with laughter, when you were loosening the spring on the press with the cut socket & vise grips, " YOU SUCK", damn that chuckle Brother thank you for taking us along for the ride in you Sunday video trip.

[@stevensheffield2059]

My dad bought us a similar model in 1969..our model's name was Olympic and it was 18 hp. Btw SKI DOO offered three models in 69, Elan 12 hp, Olympic 18hp and TnT 27hp..Thanks I have been enjoying you bringing it back to life.

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

Fantastic as always you certainly made me chuckle Mustie with the that's why women live longer than men.

[@pfdmustang]

Thank You for the update at the end of the video. I understand that it takes longer to film everything. but an update like you did at the end keeps us up to date on the projects.

[@captsam54]

Bloody Awesome...!!! What a Pain..... but you did it... Better than Monday Night Football..!!

[@22gonefishing]

Thanks for the update on your other projects, good to see they are still moving forward. Good to hear your taking better care of your health, I think the more medication you take, the more problems they cause, keep medication down to a minimum. Maybe you just need a camera man to tag along a video as you go so you can work at your own pace without having to move the camera around. Maybe you could make a access panel on the gas tank to clean it out. Have a great day.

[@brentcumming-ju1ip]

This is a base “Olympique”. The next model up in 1967 was the “Super Olympique “ with a 300cc Rotax (16 HP) and a removable hood with 4 wing nuts. It also had a triangular fibreglass back rest.

[@gysbertvanderwesthuizen8011]

Mustie, your videos is excellent Sunday afternoon(Where I am on the planet) entertainment. Please dont make them shorter:)

[@dbracer]

Another one of those separated by a common language things - "valve keepers" to you are "collets" to me. My first engine maintenance experience was chickening out (aged about 10) when my father wanted me to remove collets from a valve where he was compressing the spring with a pair of (large) screwdrivers... I still have all of my fingers, but he never involved me with helping on anything again, which is something I regret whenever I do anything maintenance related.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

My ex-brother in law had the exact same sled, kind of slow but steady engine. Didn’t catch the CC size of the engine, but I think I remember ( it’s been 48 years) it was a single cylinder/250cc engine.🇨🇦👍. P.S.: I’ve been subscribed since there were only 44,000 people enjoying this channel

[@pikadroo]

Can’t believe how good that chain looked. Never would have won that bet.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

It was in a sealed environment, meaning the seal was intact. Everything on that machine was QUALITY, the grade of the fasteners and all that. There's mild steel too, that resists corrosion better than others. I was impressed how well it came apart.

[@dougaranda6187]

Awesome on the Econoline. Every time I see it in the background, I think how cool it would be to see the restoration go forward.

[@bubbagreensmith7174]

Mustie is up to his trickery again! Good job 👍

[@GMC.Sprint]

As someone that designed spring parking brakes and worked in a facility with a dent in the 20ft ceiling, springs require respect.

[@carlbernard4197]

Had a few close calls with the press myself. Had parts just miss me and I was 30 feet away from the press when someone messed up and a part went flying by my thigh. 😮😂😂😂

[@garysoykin2783]

What a great personality keep up the great work and humor

[@williamdowns1917]

The whole time you were heating that thing, I was thinking, you're cooking the spring. That said, you may not have had a choice to get it off, so something had to give.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Luckily the bearing and the spring are sacrificial parts and should be available OTS (off the shelf).

[@FreedomRock44]

I smell Part 3 and part 4!!!!!! Mustie I love this!!!!!!! You never cease to Amaze!!!!!!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

It looks like those black and green handle Snap-On screwdrivers you scored when you got that VW I think a couple years ago.. they turned out to be life savers in a FEW videos now since you scored those.. nice!!

[@cliffyb5896]

I was yelling that's where the flyweights go, but he couldn't hear me. 😁He figured it out though. Love the videos.

[@johnh1192]

I am literally protecting my face and head while watching you with that spring in the press

[@David-yo5ws]

And then he pointed it right at us! 😰

[@danbartolini27]

This reminds me back when I was 7 years old in 1967-68 my Dad bought 2 Tradewinds snowmobiles my uncle and cousins also bought them I think 5 in total a we had fun but by 72 they where all done but one, fist the tanks rusted out the the connecting rods broke on the ILO or is it JLO engines. Tradewinds went out of business soon after we bought them my Dad bought all the parts from the dealer they had left...we still have then in the attic of the barn....oh and the dealer he bought them from....my wife runs that company now

[@MrZ281980]

Love your videos . Calm voice / accent makes 2 hours fly by . As a kid, I would watch the new Yankee work shop for hours. To be honest, I could give two shits about wood working . It was just his narration and passion for his work that kept me watching. Now, finding you working on mechanical stuff that I really do love it is a perfect fit. Thank you for filming your projects . MATT

[@dodgebob1]

What a piece of.........history. I can see you sledding with a bunch of vintage ski-doos

[@zaphodbeetlepox6627]

33:15 -That was more entertaining than a Japanese Steak House! Love how, no matter what, that pulley was coming oiff, impressive escalation!

[@mikemorton6219]

I've had good luck quenching with penetrating oil after torch heating. Keep fire fighting equipment handy.

[@1pcfred]

Make the genie appear in a cloud of smoke. Poof!

[@paint52]

Ski-doo had a special grease for lubricating the clutch shaft. It was graphite based rubbery goo - couldn’t believe it would work but it did

[@Popeyes66]

Because of the Eastern USA-UK time differential ,musties videos arrive 5 hours ish later in the day,so my Sunday evening viewing is a lovely way to end ones week. I am of a similar age as mustie,and love seeing his variety of ancient specimen's .

[@OldGreyBeard57]

Really like the long videos!! Mustie, been watching for a few years now, love the videos. I wish there was someway of posting a picture on this comment. In June 2022 I was on a cross country ride on my motorcycle with a buddy. We had to stop at the Honda motorcycle shop in Steamboat Springs Colorado to get my buddies tire fixed. I have a picture of almost the same yellow Skidoo that your working on, it’s on display at the dealer with all there other new ones. Looks almost the same!

[@carlbernard4197]

About 2.5 hours east of where I live is a whole museum with these and other old sleds in there. They are all mechanically intact and many are in still like new condition. This past weekend was a large show with sleds that date back to the early 50's. 😊

[@n8BDetroit]

😀 I cant believe that rusty metal still works so good! Great work Mustie you're the best!

[@rhoptry]

Thanks for the update, and yes glad you are taking two days a-week to free-wrench.

[@stevejuststuff2779]

That sled was built the year I was born. Brought back fond memories of driving one around the cow pasture for hours at a time when we were kids. Thank You, great video as usual.

[@seastacker8582]

Love these vintage sleds. My first was a 73 Yamaha sl338. It’s fun to hear them come back to life. Looking at that rust damaged crank shaft though….cant say I want that spinning between my legs at a 5000 rpm if it lets loose 😳

[@gregholloway2656]

Ya, there’s supposed to be a cover that goes over the primary clutch and belt. Plus these engines will spin at 7000 rpm at full sing.

[@carlbernard4197]

Would be a fast way to get de-balled for sure 😮😮😮😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theone2be33]

Wanna see you working on the truck. Miss those videos. Like watching you do metal work.

[@echobeefpv8530]

Wow, that driveshaft was as pitted as I've ever seen ! I was almost convinced that clutch was there to stay. I like the long videos, gives me time for 2 coffees while I watch !

[@pete8128]

D, thanks for the update on the other projects, curios every time I see them in the background. Videos are never too long.

[@lyndonwortley6329]

Mustie, Glad things have improved with regard to the migraines. Also VERY glad for the update on the other projects including the panel work on the wee forward control!

[@paulelliott2861]

Health first my friend, plus change now then keeps things fresh. I enjoy your programs no matter what you do. Your great presenter. Don’t edit the mistakes out. Plus funny to boot. Good on ya mate. 👍👍👍🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@bigjay6743]

Don't worry about the longer videos if it's something I don't want to watch I can always skip ahead but that never seems to happen. 3 of my favorite channels come out Sunday mornings and you're one of them👍 keep them coming your fans will always enjoy.

[@robinbrowne5419]

It reminds me of my neighbour's skidoo from when I was a kid. (But minus some rust.) He kept it in his garage and as soon as there was snow he was out testing it out in his back yard, and us kids were right there bugging him for rides. 😀👍

[@stephenkg1]

Some of us remember being a kid and there dad taking them for a ride back in the early 70's. Mustie bring back those memories.

[@scottlamberson1046]

I looked up "ingenuity" in the dictionary... Mustie's picture was there.. (and you could tell he was chuckling when the took it).. he comes up with the best ways to solve a problem and it works! Thanks Mustie.. for many hours of enjoyment.. you're the best!

[@xo6910]

Unbelievable patience and persistence- you amaze me!

[@stevenwithanS]

I'm sitting here yelling at you in frustration, lol. I've worked on dozens of these. You need to get the hood off. Everything will be easier to do. That clutch shaft threads onto the crankshaft. The spring is shot. The inside carb nut comes off easy with a screwdriver and hammer. The original tool kits came with a bent wrench just for that nut. The chaincase is actually supposed to hold 30W oil about two inches deep, the drive axle is hollow to feed the right side bearing. You sure got that Rotax running nice. I hope your health remains good.

[@dietersmythe9649]

Evapo-rust should donate a drum with dipping basket to your channel. Great stuff!

[@michaelnorrgren747]

The most important thing… take care of yourself. We enjoy new videos but only if you feel like it, only if you can , have the time and strenght for it. If you need a break from filming, you should take it. You have Done soooo many videos, we can survive forever with those… Take care of yourself!!!! Thank you again!!

[@paulmccoy2908]

I live in the south so, thankfully, I don’t have to deal with the kind of rust that you have up there, but I have a habit of spraying rusty bolts with penetrating oil even if I don’t know whether or not I will need to remove them. If you would have sprayed the cowl bolts a few weeks ago they might be loose by now.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

On things that I do take apart, I have nasty habit of cleaning the threads and either greasing or anti-seizing them to help out me or the other guy further on down the line.

[@locovaughan626]

That's awesome to hear that you stopped taking pills and your feeling better! I Did the same things months ago,hated being dependant on pills just because I'm older now.Just watching what I eat and get plenty of exercise!!

[@seansysig]

Olympique 340 was a great sled for me and my 5 siblings here in the Adirondacks of Northern NY. We had 3 sleds from 72-85 Allouette K295, Polaris Colt 120, and Skidoo Olympique340. We rode them everywhere including The World Series of Snowmobiling in Boonville,NY was a favorite event.

[@robertdudek1464]

I love the longer videos mustie don't go changing cause of a few ppls opinions.. they can fast Forward if they like that's the best part of this whole KZbin thing.. thank you for the amazing content you've already shared with us.. i know I've picked up a few new tricks that I use all the time now..

[@markbrown6236]

Thanks for the update on the Gia and Econoline. It pays to watch the whole video until the end. Video length is no problem here, it's just a great way to start my Sunday.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Ghia*

[@David-yo5ws]

When he said 2 years since he worked on the Allis Chalmers Orange Ford I was quite suprised it had been that long. Lot of videos since them.

[@Supertech-86]

A family friend back in the 70's said we could borrow their snow machines if we got em runnin'. Me and my bro worked on em for several days, as you see there's no belt guard, went like a 1/2 mile and had to jump off cuz splodey. cool rig that sux

[@charlesroberts6965]

Awesome job at overcoming decades of rust and weather to get that pulley off....she put up one heck of a fight...let's hope it's not too far gone...great content as always and appreciate you sharing your day with us.😎👨‍🔧🇺🇸🛠️😇

[@g.n.6471]

I remember when I was a kid being stuck in the bush trying to get those engines going. Ah, memories.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

The level of problem solving is always worth the price of admission. ! Great content Sir

[@speedfreak8200]

Fun fact Robert Paxton McCulloch invented the diaphragm carb for the reason you mentioned 😀

[@Jay-oq7fn]

Another GREAT job bud. In N.J. we called that 'Chill Shocking', but only on Steel, not Cast Iron. Heat up the exterior material, then cool it down with water to 'shock it'. Worked every time.

[@mok1970]

That whole spring debacle was awesome!! Been there, done that!! Great job Brother!

[@rj6023]

Gave you a thumbs up for getting back to the old projects! I've been watching your videos now for 7 years. Keep up the good work!

[@David-yo5ws]

Ah, the days of Lilly. Sure did enjoy those videos.

[@tonyrmathis]

CONGRATUALTIONS!!! I hereby grant you the Alabama Shady Tree Mechanic Award for creative use of a 2X4 in recreational equipment repair. You'll be replacing Bill Bob Guthry who won last year's award for creative use of low grade explosives in the removal of seized pilot bearings. Your award comes with one month free pass to Sizzler. NO UNLIMITED DESERTS!

[@craighansen7594]

To hold back the spring on the driven pulley , I would cut a groove in the pulley shaft. You could retain the spring on the shaft with a c-clip similar to a c-clip on a axle shaft. Assemble it, then pull the c-clip to release the spring.

[@KEEPTHOSEGEARSMOVING]

A tip for removing rusted parts or bolts, Mix up some Citric Acid power with hot water in a jar. Mix it up and let the brine sit for an hour. Using a eye dropper coat the area that’s corroded. After couple of minutes try to remove it again. May need to use more of the mixture depending how rusted it is. Anyways it works and lessens the chance of breaking something. Just wipe area down with a neutral solution baking soda and water.

[@sallyhobbit1956]

Enjoyed this one. One of your best. Lancashire, England by the way!

[@springwill]

Finally, finally finally Mustie1 said it again “SAFETY THIRD.” After all these many years. I always liked that quip-line. Makes me laugh.

[@ericvaughn1126]

Hey appreciate the glimpse into your work /filming routine by mentioning that you are going to take 2 days per week to work WITHOUT filming. I always wondered how much of your work, or how much time, you did film. I assumed the vast majority of your work was NOT filmed! Apparently I was wrong. Totally get the thrill and momentum of working on things as you solve or discover and troubleshoot new obstacles without having to worry about filming, lighting, the angle(s) of the shot(s), audio, etc. Appreciate your time and effort to create content that SO many of us enjoy, look forward to and learn from. It's more invaluable that you, or we, will likely ever know. 🔧👍👍

[@buellrod]

I tell you I'm really digging this whole snowmobile. Thing you don't see older skis like that anymore. Although it's antiquated I can't wait to see it move and exactly what it does

[@alanrouse7285]

The brake pad is asbestos. The drive sheeve on the chain box is the kind where you can start the motor backward by wrapping a leather belt on the clutch cover and have reverse. It has straight slide pins. We used to do it on our 'doo's back when I was a kid (of course that sled would have been a couple years old then). We had a dealership in northern MI. in 1966-1975.

[@jankro1]

Compressing the spring belongs to the group of things that you never should do sober😂

[@woodcutter4670]

hold my beer and watch this!

[@keithseeley721]

Mustie, I've been watching for a few years now, but not commented. I LOVE your videos, long and short. I do NOT mind the longer videos at all. I don't think I could improve on your editing, your presentation, nothing. It truly is just like we are all right there next to you. So often, as you need that third hand, it's frustrating not to be able to reach through the screen to offer the help you need. I have leaned so much from you and as I turn wrenches at home on engines I know little about, I channel my ' inner Mustie' and figure things out. Thank you, thank you, thank you. So, is it next Sunday yet???

[@frankfiederlein4233]

Hey buddy about that welding headache try drinking milk so you don't get those I know what you are thinking as I did too but the guy who taught me that is a 3rd generation race car welder and it did work for me hey might be a thing just thought I'd chime in with that your videos are extremely interesting