I Found an ABANDONED 5HP Briggs and Stratton Generator | Can we Make it Run?

Enter the Rascal charity raffle here: www.gopowersports.com/cars-ca...
This 1970s Briggs and Stratton 5HP generator had been sitting in my abandoned shop when I bought the new CarsandCameras headquarters in a damp corner with a thick layer of dust on it. The engine was stuck. Can we make it run and use it as a mini bike engine?
Thanks for Watching!
Facebook: goo.gl/VR6mh2
Instagram: bit.ly/3T8njaF
Go Power Sports: bit.ly/3QKyODE
Get $100 off any Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC plasma table using this link, or use code CARSANDCAMERAS at checkout: store.langmuirsystems.com/disc...
Join the CarsandCameras Pit Crew: / @carsandcameras
Subscribe to our PODCAST channel: / @atthewheelwithcarsand...
NEW MERCH: www.cars-cameras.com/
Equipment we use: www.amazon.com/shop/carsandca...
The following video features activities performed in controlled environments by knowledgeable persons. DO NOT attempt to duplicate, re-create, or perform the same or similar activities at home, as personal injury or property damage may result. CARS AND CAMERAS, the persons shown in this video and ANY CONTRIBUTOR, ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY such injury or damage. ALL CARSANDCAMERAS CONTENT IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
Cars and Cameras makes no representation about the sufficiency of any safety precautions and equipment used in this video.

[@ethanwomack2332]

Hey I’m 16 and I work on flat head Briggs for fun and I would love to hear those stories from ike

[@balsamicvin9935]

glad to hear some of the younger generation still playing with the old briggs.

[@sethenewman4309]

@@balsamicvin9935 just got a Manco fox with a Briggs and Stratton

[@sethenewman4309]

@@balsamicvin9935 I’m also 16 lol

[@THECROW9006]

I just wish I was 16 again lol

[@SMG74_the_engie_main]

I have one, but its completely locked up, also missing the pull start.

[@CarsandCameras]

Just finished the long drive to Go Power Sports- come on out to the pate swap meet this weekend!

[@seb2208]

Working on a go kart currently, running well, but a project

[@richardbuckner1093]

I have the same one it needs the back part

[@ThatOneGuyIsaac]

Cool I have a Briggs golden boy and it sat for about 5 years and I got it out and took the air filter off and changed the spark plug and it started right up

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Pod cast subscription engaged 🤘 courtesy of wanting to know Briggs & Stratton voodoo knowledge!! We own a hardware store and small engine shop that's been around since the 40s the oil we use is made by a company called kinetix High performance oil it has zddp in it already and it's formulated for Air Cold engines I run it in my air-cooled VW engine since I build and all small equipment with no problems and it's cheap!!!

[@loganjenkins8053]

Love y’all’s videos!

[@TyranisCustoms]

After watching hundreds of hours of C&C, I feel like I've never seen Ike more excited than seeing that old briggs start.

[@stevenpugh7896]

You heard my call for more flathead builds thanks

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Yes!!

[@YaBoiWeeit]

They should build like a stupidly overpowered one, stroker, big bore, just something unordianry that you don't commonly see on a brigs 5 horse. Maybe some nitrous or forced induction, that would be sick 🤭

[@RAWRMotorsports]

Go checkout my methanol flathead build these stockers are weak 😅😅

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@YaBoiWeeit Racers have gotten the Raptor blocks up to 26 HP.... I wouldn't start with anything less than a Raptor block

[@cro-thehacker7018]

Agreed, old tips and tricks for em too!

[@n1ghtst6lker02]

"The crank shaft is an odd size. We have two options" proceeds to name three options.

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Night stalker that is a sweet stash bro🤘

[@n1ghtst6lker02]

@@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965 Thanks

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

i only heard him say they had options

[@kene6838]

@@DracolegacyOfficial that’s what he said

[@kene6838]

@@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965 get a room

[@taylorsharp5928]

Lol. When you mentioned the florists foam, I knew exactly what you were talking about.

[@MaNNeRz91]

As soon as he said "it's like that stuff" I was 100% sure he was on about that florist stuff lol. Amount of times I pushed my finger into that stuff as a kid 😂😂

[@taylorsharp5928]

@@MaNNeRz91 LOL. It's irresistible. You have to do it

[@johnkrimmel1533]

Like popping bubble wrap or tapping the side of a fish tank.

[@jessestone4198]

I really like the lighting in the upstairs of the shop

[@aaronmiller7031]

I'm so happy to see you guys working on another Briggs! As I write this, I have 3 of my Briggs and Stratton's sitting next to me! Isaac, the newer coil swap you speak of was called the "magnetron" ignition, and engines started coming with them in 1982. Somewhere on that engine shroud (probably one of the flat sides) should be a model number, if it starts with 10, its a 4 HP, and if it starts with 13, then its a 5 HP! It's the cubic inches. The first two digits of the serial number indicates the year of the engine. As for what to do with the output shaft, I think you guys should pull the side cover and remove the plastic governor gear and internal and external governor arm of the engine at the same time as a crank swap! A side cover bolt with thread right through to fill the hole. Then set up the throttle cable to come up between the fuel tank and the shroud and have it take the place of the governor rod. That's an easy way to use the factory carb and fuel tank, and keep the engine safe from blowing the governor gear! Also, I am here to say that I care for the flatheads stronger than I do these Honda clones, and I'm ready to hear all your old stories from back in the day!

[@josephdurish2315]

Yall about had me shedding tears when you took that old Homelite generator apart.

[@bobadam7021]

I kind of wish they had fired it up to test the power head.

[@josephdurish2315]

@@bobadam7021 these, what a shame. I am surprised ike was ok with destroying a beautiful piece of history.

[@robertschemonia5617]

I collect Homelite stuff. I have a genset very similar to this one, with an 8hp briggs on it. This would have been great next to it.

[@TheDistur]

Yeah it looked like a nice unit.

[@josephdurish2315]

@@TheDistur I'm sure it would have made power.

[@wadetyler5056]

Used to work in a small engine repair shop, those shear keys saved so many engines from destruction.

[@landengreen6982]

You guys need to keep those handles and use them for something! Mini bike handle bars, or a go kart steering bar...

[@k_luvjp5226]

only KZbinrs have luck to find everything they need close by.

[@BuffMyRadius]

This is the best argument I've ever heard for becoming a KZbinr.

[@ghomerhust]

@@BuffMyRadius i need to find several million dollars. wonder if this technique would work for that? haha

[@CLCIII]

Never doubted it would run! Old School Briggs & Strattons were bullet proof! That Zinc Additive will save all those older engines. Can't hurt the newer ones either.

[@markspain2219]

Thats crazy I just pulled my 1970's Montgomery ward mini bike outta storage for the last 20 years. It has the same exact motor on it, all it took was a new spark plug and she fired right up. It's not the original motor, came out of a snow blower. The 5hp briggs takes a beating and just keeps on going!! Love the channel!!

[@justinmemmesheimer4352]

This is bringing that @mustie1 vibes. Love the content!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Mustie is king.

[@justinmemmesheimer4352]

@@Hjerte_Verke the best thing about waking up early on a Sunday lol

[@SM64BLJ]

I respect it! I didn’t expect to see mustie fans here lol

[@bradleygiesalhart1276]

That candy red is so darn beautiful 👍 love the vids

[@BUILDNIGHT]

hey John!!! just passed through NC last Saturday on our way to Myrtle Beach, SC... Please tell Ike that based on his recommendation, we took the kids to BoJangles for lunch this afternoon!!! LOL!!! We don’t have that chain up in Massachusetts! We also spent the day at Broadway Grand Prix Karts! They ve got a TON of Karts and Tracks! GOOD FUN! -Glenn from Mass

[@akbuilder7626]

Ive had to ask myself the question "can I make it run" with every Briggs&Stratton Ive owned.

[@gilwilliams9036]

Yep. I hate them. They will run but for how long

[@connorssmallengines6663]

@@gilwilliams9036 tf, they run forever once they run.

[@thedude7726]

*Laughs in 12.5hp briggs*

[@scrapbudgetgarage4404]

@@gilwilliams9036 if you maintain them they will run nearly forever

[@akbuilder7626]

@@scrapbudgetgarage4404 lol..sure they will

[@henryescat1104]

This is definitely the video that needed to happen! MY BOY BLUE! Old Blue will be a perfect match for race with the Rat Rod Wagon! Old School!

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I like the handlebars, sir ... old school beach cruiser style

[@aguyinnc2865]

Built lots of 5hp Briggs over the years, from home made hop ups to running stock, super stock and limited modified in WKA races. They are still my favorite small engine.

[@warrenyoung2756]

Crescent Raceway. Toledo Ohio. 1974. World Carting Association.

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Dude I am a flat head forever loyalist I don't think I've ever been more interested in the episode than I have now I can't wait to gain some of your knowledge I really hope you can get people interested in them more and maybe go power sports can make more parts available I have a methanol mini bike 5 hp briggs 30 over , big valves ,porting lightend camshaft mikuni side draft carburetor two-stage exhaust it goes 70mph

[@punksrfr]

My first go-kart had a Briggs 3.5hp like that, oh the memories!!! Thanks for the sharing guys!

[@lowellfunk8974]

2 "flowerboys" building old Briggs, ROFL! Super cool build and a mini bike giveaway build!👍👍♥️

[@turnertruckandtractor]

Growing up in the 70's those Briggs were my favorite over Tecumseh. I even had an old Clinton engine we got out of the trash.

[@mattkobylanski3177]

I absolutely love Briggs engines. Was about to start building my 5 horse, but will now wait for some OG knowledge on the podcast.

[@norco_288]

I used to have a Briggs, in my fiberglass body go-kart some 25 years ago, I got excited when it fired up

[@adambrown8009]

You guys need to use the handles for that generator for your next minibike project.

[@Acoustic_Theory]

I like the thumbnail where Ike is popping up into the attic, and he sees the generator and is like, "There you are." A wild 5-horse Briggs & Stratton appears!

[@bobmanzi7712]

Ike you are amazing. Can't believe you guys got that thing running. Love all you guys do keep up the good content I look forward to every video. Can't wait to see old blue ripping down straight away at the cars and Camera headquarters

[@MrThunderCunt]

Back at it wth the briggs engines? My favorite content

[@JJ--CAR]

I love your vids....I have learned so much from both of you over the years. Wish I could see you guys this weekend but I have to work. Thanks again for the entertainment. Oh and build off 21 needs to happen 😁

[@lothre]

great episode, great project. looking forward to this old school mini being done and ripping on your course

[@kohenrickeard3361]

I’ve been waiting for this since the first shop video 👍

[@charlieduplessis5437]

Love your vids guys! Was so awesome to finally be able to talk with you guys on the phone!

[@nickstalcup8639]

Love the video look forward to it every Monday and Wednesday!!

[@hermansims304rcrawlingteam3]

ok so as of now I read most of the comments an it sound like we all need a video with Isaac's story's about the Briggs lol nice video guy's

[@bubbaburns1830]

Hey fellas, Briggs called it a Magnetron ignition system back then, if memory serves me. Another great video ... Your pal BigBadBubbaBurns

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Yep. The solid-state points-less ignition (modern coil) is Magnetron.

[@metalfoxssmallenginerepair3181]

Love those old Briggs flatheads. Bullet proof

[@ratedredneck96]

I love these style videos. I watch mustie1's hour plus long videos until i crash. These videos are so interesting to me watching people take vintage motors and give them another chance at life.

[@capguncowboy]

A few things 1. That's a Grand Prix mini bike. Taiwanese made and sold under a lot of different names, including Deltek 2. The engine size is stamped on the side of the tins above the gas tank. The first two digits should tell you the displacement. You can look that up to determine the power rating. 3. Awesome video. Keep 'em coming!

[@McCarronMotorWorks]

Manufactured by Efenel

[@jbmckean]

awesome cant wait for this one to be up and running ..when you got the 5 bikes Isaac this is the one that called to me .so its going to be my FAV out them all :)

[@JohnDoe-qm9fq]

Love the channel , love the builds , my favorite youtubers!

[@jaimebadillojrjbj]

Another awesome episode guys keep up the awesome work you guys rock

[@MrCiO0011]

I love this kind of video when you start from some old engine and make it work!

[@billhollis8555]

Great job with the 5Hp just a bit of fiddling and being cleaver tweeking a couple of things you got it running, Great job. Bill.

[@DirtRoadBoyz2]

The most gratifying video to date imo

[@agrifocused2804]

thanks cars and carmeras i love there's type of builds please do more

[@johnmorgan1629]

"How did we get this thing up here in the first place?" Brute force and ignorance is always an option.

[@rwbnatureadventure3876]

A weak mind and a strong back

[@hermansims304rcrawlingteam3]

@@rwbnatureadventure3876 lmao I thought I was the only one who used that line with my guys at work

[@robertschemonia5617]

The flywheel key is aluminum so it shears easy enough that if the crank takes a shock load, it doesn't split the flywheel, or bend the crank. I have done all the mods you mentioned in this video to my Kart engines in the past. Literally all the key does is set the timing relative to the crankshaft. I never use a key in my flatheads. I throw the key over my shoulder, and turn the flywheel clockwise the width of the keyway to advance the timing for more top end power and more rpms. Shaving the head, advance the timing, smaller flywheel, and stuff a 6hp I/C crank in a 5hp block to get just a bit more stroke out of them, also the 6hp I/C cam. Has a bit different of a grind to it than a 5hp cam does. Also, make a custom tuned header by painting an 18" long stick of black iron pipe really thick with cheap paint, where you see the paint bubbling after it has run for a while, cut it off. Bam. "Tuned" header. All on the super cheap. You could also use one of the aluminum flywheel that has like 6 magnets in it with advanced timing. It will have to idle pretty high, but will rev REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY high, REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY fast. And I have never seen or had one personally explode from too many rod. Also, if you add a canted engine mount under that engine, it will hold more oil.

[@deanhallam1440]

John: "That's disgusting." *Immediately touches disgusting air filter*

[@user-neo71665]

Whatcha gotta ask is what he done with that finger when the camera was off...............

[@garydoran71]

Thats cool 😎. I have the exact same one. It was my father in laws and it's been im my addick for years. Yall done got me working on it, lol. I'm going to find out if the generator works. Can't wait to see how well it works on that minibike. Keep em coming guys, love yalls work

[@ronnychavez8521]

Me being a huge Briggs fan and in my younger days never having enough cash for a newer engine I watched this episode having flashbacks of the good old days when the Briggs never let me down. Can’t beat the Honda clones though there’s just to much aftermarket support to squeeze every little hp you can out of them. Used to almost get a Briggs for free back then though

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Great find, and work. That thing should be a really good piece. I would not be surprised if it has a steel sleave, a heavier crank, and now a updated ignition. I'd put a 22mm round slide on it, a pipe and put it in a minibike!!! Again great work guys!

[@grandpasussie7122]

You should do a briggs and Stratton old school mods build.

[@tregiz]

I love the old school mini bike frame for it, but I was hoping for another custom bike where you utilized the generator handle for the handlebars.

[@lottiecooper609]

Crime doesn't pay!!! Cutting corners is just being lazy!! Do it right the first time, or don't bother. Good work ethics always prevails!! You guys already know this!! I know you had the coil on hand, and you figured why not. Thanks for sharing fellas!!

[@albertpeterson7134]

I Love Them Old Briggs. Hope You Do More Of Them

[@loganjenkins8053]

Heck yeah old stories sounds awesome! I cannot wait!!!

[@Themodernsmith]

Just fixed up one of these engines a few months ago. Besides that the pull start randomly squeaks like hell I like it alot.

[@dave1135]

Take your starter clutch apart and polish the crankshaft extension with scotchbrite. Clean the starter housing and balls and just LIGHTLY mist with a quick shot of wd-40. Reassemble, and add a few drops of 3in1 oil to the hole in the top of the clutch housing. Add a little Oil into the blower housing to oil the spring and pull a few times to distrubute the oil. Reassemble and you should be good

[@jeffm8262]

Love the videos. Please keep them coming.

[@dblizz68]

Lots of intense work getting that belt guard but looks beautiful.

[@lylekehrer6159]

Damn! That looks familiar. Takes me back to teen years and the tiller we used to have. It had front tines and that was the drive. We'd start it up and let the tines pull it from the garage out to the garden. Might've been the same engine model too.

[@markhaugaard2986]

learned allot in this video. Keep it up guys

[@hughjassjohnson7399]

When I was racing go-karts in the 80's with my dad, a smear of valve grinding compound on the crankshaft taper held the flywheel on tight. Set the timing with a degree wheel. We never used a key.

[@justasimplecadjockey687]

Looks alot like the old Sears Roebuck mini bike like my Grandpappy used to have. BTW, it required a custom exhaust and a fuel tank relocation. Love this channel!!

[@charleswilcher4281]

Love the channel great builds keep up the great channel

[@ronaldgreen5292]

.One the best, simple, built and reliable industrial engines ever made! Hands down!

[@PS_Projects]

Funny when i saw that chassis the handle bars reminded me of horns. Then i though of Babe the blue ox and Paul Bunyan. Love the Briggs builds though!!

[@k.c.s.6347]

Thanks John. I needed yet, another reason to feel old. "THAT'S the governor?!?" Yep, it used to be stupid simple to remove the governor from our mini bike/go kart engines, LOL. AND NEVER had one blow up because we removed it either. They were built TOUGH.

[@mozezcen-valley7555]

That generator has some type of handlebars that would be pretty cool to put on a mini bike just a suggestion

[@brianmyers2480]

I have a manco Dingo with a honda 196 from an air compressor. It's sweet! Thanks 👍

[@DunnDifferent]

Man I might just drive the 3 hours to Texas motor speedway just to meet you guys. Been watching your channel since you guys were small and have really enjoyed your journey over that last few years! Can’t wait to see what awesome projects you guys tackle in the future!

[@timstewart567]

I'm driving up from Houston...These guys have helped renew my inner mechanic!

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Thanks

[@porp9874]

I just recently got a go kart with a 5hp briggs. I've worked on plenty of briggs before but never a 5 horse and I am just astounded by how good it sounds even with stock exhaust every time I start it.

[@pancudowny]

This reminds me: I need to get my old Briggs generator running & together, too... once I sort-out the dirty, broken 2-wheel frame it also has. ;)

[@WildcatWarrior15]

To anyone curious about generator RPM: Direct drive, AC generators typically always run at 3600 RPM. That is because 3600 RPM is 60 revolutions per second. This coincides with 60HZ AC power, which is also 60 cycles/second.

[@vrodrider1978]

Great motor for the rat rod wagon. Bring it back!

[@aaronfuller881]

I love the brigs revives! I have about three of the 3 hp one's laying around that I wanna tear into

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video also repairs on that motor for bike and that air filter like Peatmoste use in garden work that yucky and Issac that correct on spark coil points to new style agree!

[@JMLUSA1]

Yep!!!! Ol Skool! Nice Fellas!

[@marcd5353]

Can’t stop an old Briggs, man!!

[@kylehoeflein3245]

if your coil isn't bad, you can also add the nova II module to bypass the points. cheaper then a new coil and no need to remove the flywheel.

[@austinhowland6478]

That carry handle from it would make a great go cart steering wheel or mini bike handlebars.

[@armorer94]

Briggs and strattons of that vintage taught me how to work on cars.

[@chadsonnenberg2692]

I got the same generator, grandpas old boy, still runs like a champ

[@graveloverlord]

I have that exact same generator. That coil hack is gonna help me out in the future I'm sure

[@nashguy207]

Awesome job guys!!

[@deltawhiskey1707]

I have a 6.5 hp briggs with a taper shaft. I did the janky grinder/emery cloth turn down and it seems to work fine thus far.

[@RearEngineShop]

It’s a cool little engine. Runs really good. 🤘

[@boveenkant2495]

It's a good day when u upload

[@bighomieJ5X]

Innthe 90's these engines was so popular 💯 I want u guys to find a old Mc101 engines those were beast!!

[@user-neo71665]

This is an old engine, it has the air vane governor. I'm betting its a 3 or 4 hp not the more common 5 hp you are thinking about. In the 80s and 90s before briggs gave everybody the finger the raptor and animal engines were beasts.

[@bighomieJ5X]

@@user-neo71665 oh yeah how could I forget about the raptor 3's and animal engine , way ahead of their time .

[@wheezer345]

Love that "cloud" when cleaning out the gas tank. Also, what is with the Honda Trail 90? Is that a future build?

[@slackersteve2004]

love the handle bars on the mini bike

[@sketchyoperations9181]

You have my call for more of these. I have a gocart weighing about 50 lbs custom made in the 60s with a 3.5 horse 1 wheel peel and a singular custom made body panel. Has a door hing break and was made with a few car batteries as welders. Bout 12 feet of angle iron and 5 feet of 1/4 inch steel rod is the whole chassis with some sheet metal seat an wheel. When I say seat I mean platform and when I say wheel I mean square. This thing has a cold beer and a story to tell. Being my father's and my grandfather's before mine

[@kaelkramer1259]

Ahh man, nearly 1 mil subs guys! Letz go

[@HouseOfThe8Strings]

Man I’ve got two Briggs in my shop right now.....i can’t wait for the next podcast!!!!!

[@edwerts7096]

I know i have mentioned several different suggestions for ideas on builds but i just found one that sounds really cool. You guys should try taking a self propelled push mower and turn it into a riding go kart. I guess you replace the blade with a pulley and this will power the self propelled part faster. build a chair over top the motor with a steering system in front.

[@TheNostalgicFuture]

Mannnnnn if I wasn't moving right now I'd be there at texas motor speedway to see you guys. Much love from Oklahoma!

[@FloridaMan0561]

I love how she roared to life after you changed those parts. A little time,energy and a small amount of money got y’all a good running engine.

[@timstewart567]

Can't wait to meet y'all at Pate on Friday!