Building a Free Murray Mud Mower

In this episode, I strip down Major Murray and get it going. It then gets a mud test.
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I hope you like and thanks for watching.

[@acrobatic_beef]

I'm not sure if you know this, but you're sitting on a gold mine with that tractor. It has a peerless 820 transmission. These transmissions can go for as much as $700 new! And they are extremely heavy duty

[@redneck_auto_tech]

My machine has one there awesome some how I blew the original in it

[@acrobatic_beef]

I run one in my lifted mower and I have no complaints. They will outlive anything else in the machines they were put in!

[@kylejacques2587]

How can you tell it’s a peerless 820. I have one and I want to know what it is

[@acrobatic_beef]

@@kylejacques2587 for easy identification on an 820, you should have one inch diameter output axles. All others are usually 3/4 inch. Another way to tell is by inspecting the identification tag on the front or rear of the case

[@darwinspirithawkwhitt4847]

I have one

[@liljoeii6091]

Thanks for the video nice tractor you build are can't wait for the next video

[@CRF-GRADY]

Your awesome

[@oblio10]

That thing sounds mean! Great video! Can't wait to see more!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much!! About to release another build video, may sound even better. Thanks for watching!!

[@j.tslawnmaintenance31]

I think major Murray is my favorite mud mower now! It looks so good

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!!

[@specialt9744]

I think both mowers need custom gas pedals as well. And if you ever want to unseize an engine spray PB blaster in the spark plug holes and then turn the flywheel nut with a breaker bar. This method has worked great for me. I think I remember the Troy bilt was a 17 hp too. Great video!!

[@M.TTT.]

also can use some atf and let soak.

[@chud327]

I am actually thinking of trying to get the oppy running, will be sure to video if I do. thanks for watching.

[@specialt9744]

@@chud327 I cant wait to see it!

[@spudstudios3342]

Probably had the flywheel rust weld to the coil, just needs some wd40

[@TreyHall-jm2zm]

That cool

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@redheadzed0847]

Great videos Chud327

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@scottjohnson1364]

Another great video chic 327 keep it up buddy😎

[@chud327]

Will do and thanks for watching, chic out!

[@JamieTransNyc]

These videos are so relaxing

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@MurphyMower]

Nice build- enjoyed watching

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. BTW, I am currently working on a whole new mower build, video coming soon

[@Freezefpdx]

We finally get to see major Murray in action!

[@chud327]

Finally, now planning bigger and better on it real soon. Thanks for watching

[@droptheblades895]

locked back axle sounds good, pear that with a bigger front pully for better belt grip and speed! your on-to a winner

[@chud327]

Did the pulley, hoping to lock it next. Thanks for watching

[@motormouth2472]

Love the rev's at 17:40! Also that's a nice Tractor! I don't have even close to as much of a tractor as that (I've got a little MTD Transmatic Transaxle 14HP Tractor), but I kind of want to turn it into a mud mower like yours. Just need some better tires, weights, and determination! Hope that tractors doing well for you. Looks like a beast!

[@outinthesticks1035]

Most of the mtd mowers were entry level , by the time you up grade engine , transaxle and frame you would should start with a better base

[@106mudmowers4]

Really nice good job on this mower keep up the good work

[@chud327]

Planning more improvements soon on this mower. Hope to lock it and more aggressive tires too. Thanks for watching!

[@fordinlinestraight]

It's just too much fun. Cool cool builds

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@LIMowersAndMore]

Awesome chud! That came a long way! Now time for pulley swaps front bumpers and light bars!

[@chud327]

You nailed it and thanks for watching!

[@corysgardentractors7084]

I think dual stacks coming out the hood would look awesome

[@theericfreeze1493]

I agree

[@chud327]

So true and thanks for watching

[@chud327]

Me too, thanks for watching

[@Mowerguy94]

been watching you for a while, finally had the drive to pull out my craftsman YT3000 over the summer and get it running. mice ate the ignition wiring, cleaned that up put a 5 inch pulley on the trans and some nice 19 inch sunF mud tires on the back (14mph top speed with gas pedal). makes a nice trail cruiser. AND i can still mow with it

[@chud327]

That is very cool! Especially that you can still mow with it. My first was a GT 5000 Craftsman and I still used it to mow too. Was a quick job to take the deck off if the mudding became serious too. Thanks for watching and love what you did.

[@loganrcmaster]

Good looking mower

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@redneckbryon]

Does Major Murray have a Peerless 820, I know that was common in those machines?? Something a lot of people get confused about, the seat safety does not play a role in starting the machine, it's the clutch safety, the seat safety is only for the mower deck.

[@chud327]

That is cool to know and yes on the 820. thanks for watching.

[@maggielloyd1363]

HEY CHUD, ITS LONNIE. LOVE THE NEW MOWER BUT COLONEL CRAFTSMAN IS STILL MY FAVORIT MOWER ON KZbin.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and I think I have to agree with you. thanks for the Christmas letter and thanks for watching. How is Zombie?

[@maggielloyd1363]

@@chud327 sorry it took me so long to reply but. The ZOMBIE DOING GOOD WITH THE PULLY SWAP I HIT ABOUT 13-14 MPH.

[@kennethaustin9439]

I think I like the colonel more honestly just a bedder looking body but major is definitely on the come up great work as always chud🤙🏻

[@chud327]

I think I agree with you, but the more I see the Murray, the more I like it. Thanks for watching

[@Save_it_ho69]

i made my 454 big block joun deer waching ur videos thanksw for the inspason

[@chud327]

Sounds like a monster, any videos. Thanks for watching

[@Save_it_ho69]

@@chud327 not yet just some mods to do to her and see will be ready for the mud

[@Save_it_ho69]

@@chud327 her name is more green then grass lol

[@AroundtheLAW6969]

Usually open headers usually sound awful. But something about this one sounds so good

[@Lukeluzier86]

yah my vtwin is the same way ti love it

[@kenbaker1353]

Where do you buy your rims that big different tractor

[@Lynn-ww7lh]

Nice video

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Great build my friend!!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@mcproductions2151]

I like the potential in this one 👍

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Planning to lock and put bigger mower re aggressive tires too.

[@kennethchoyce8186]

I know this is a old video but I salute what you do brother and I am definitely a subscriber 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@chud327]

Old or not, I love hearing that!! Thanks for being a subscriber and for watching!!

[@Believer1427]

Your videos are so cool

[@chud327]

So glad to hear and thanks for watching!!!

[@jnlautotech9646]

This guy is interesting to watch idk what it is but you do some very good work keep it up man

[@chud327]

Wow, love that comment. I am currently working on the next. Hope you will be watching and sending more great comments. Thanks for watching!

[@OnlyAura]

Just so you know the transmission in that tractor is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE and the engine as a whole probably has enough power to be a 4x4

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Is there a Peerless 820 in that tractor?

[@OnlyAura]

@@Biokemist-o3k yes

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@OnlyAura SweeT

[@chud327]

IKR, worth more than the whole tractor. Thanks for watching!

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@chud327 Absolutely.

[@joshsadventures1776]

Open header Vtwin engines sound friggin amazing. Don’t get me wrong it’s really loud, but put some ear muffs on and have fun lol.

[@chud327]

Ma thoughts exactly! Did you see my homemade boat motor with this exhaust? I love it. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmayfield7416]

I’ll watch your videos really want to build one thanks

[@chud327]

You should and keep watching. Thanks for watching!!

[@theericfreeze1493]

You should do dual stacks out of the hood and a metal seat like CC.

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks for watching!

[@joeydepalmer4457]

Question: Could you replace the drive gears and belt for a set of gears and a chain similar to a bicycles?

[@chud327]

Sure but you would have to come up with a clutch or torque converter system. Thanks for watching!!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

I have a 1993 Murray 46209 that looks a whole lot like Major Murray, same square hood and same color. Has a Tecumseh engine and a Peerless 930-033 transmission. I need to pull the deck lift control and the blade engagement control levers off as I no longer run the mower deck

[@chud327]

Never been a Tecumseh fan, but all else sounds great and that would be an easy fix. thanks for watching.

[@PunkThoughts101]

i wish i had a lawn mower like you

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, the older ones are getting so hard to find... thanks for watching.

[@dakotahicks6725]

I've got a 17.5 horse john deere d105 with the variable pulley transaxle runs as fast as my zero turn stock and I'm just curious if I pulley swap from the 3 or 4 inch it has on the motor to an 7 or 8 in just how fast it could run

[@acrobatic_beef]

I've tried an 8 inch and a 6 inch on a vari- drive before. The 6 inch did amazing and topped out at 13 mph, but the 8 inch was too much for the variable pulley and it would destroy belts in the first run in high gear. If you want to pulley swap it, go for a 6 inch.

[@dakotahicks6725]

@@acrobatic_beef awesome thank you I'm probably going to go to a live axle and a 90 degree gear box if the variable pulley transaxle doesn't work because I'm looking for high speed and drifting

[@acrobatic_beef]

@@dakotahicks6725 if you still wanted to use the vari-drive, the best pulley swap would be too change the rear pulley since it wouldn't over speed the variable pulley. You would have to cut the center hub out and weeks it to a smaller pulley to do this because the FNR transaxles have a splined input shaft. It you could take the route I did and find an old Craftsman frame and transmission and swap the body and transmission from your current mower onto the new frame. Then, pulley swapping is much easier.

[@dakotahicks6725]

@@acrobatic_beef the mower I have Is a 2013 john deere d105 auto and the transaxle is plastic I just want to see how fast I can make it before going live axle

[@acrobatic_beef]

@@dakotahicks6725 ohh okay. That sounds good.

[@rodknockkustom78]

Intro: ghost ride my mower while pulling another mower. Chud: gotcha

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexsharpandsnifferssharpt6786]

Just a suggestion how about making major Murray a 4x4

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks for watching

[@livintheislandlife7561]

Have you ever had any garden tractors?? I think you should buy a few of those. The bigger models have yanmar diesels in them

[@chud327]

Diesel would be very cool, will keep my eyes open. Thanks for watching

[@Murraymudder]

have any of your mud mowers needed 20x8 tires? i can't find any 20x8 tires anywhere

[@chud327]

I believe that is what is on LT Johnson and Troy #5 right now, maybe others too. Thanks for watching

[@david9783]

Is that axle positraction? Real ood job!

[@chud327]

It is not positive and thanks for watching!!

[@king_noob6504]

Can you tell me if a 1979 cub ih 81 with a manual 3 speed is good for mudding pls??

[@chud327]

If you got it I would say yes, I typically run what I have... Thanks for watching!!

[@anthonypoole6901]

That troybilt ought to be really kickin but kinda strong

[@chud327]

Seems to be and thanks for watching!

[@christopherdunson8079]

My Brother gave me an old V Twin Western Auto mower and I've watched every gas pedal video I can find but I'm not as swift as I was 20 yrs ago. I'm just not getting it. I'm a diabetic and on disability so my one good eye don't see too good. I use to build Hot Rods in my younger days but I saw a video of a Rat Rod Mower and fell in love. Then I saw one of your Mud Mowers and I have a New Passion. Could you do a more in-depth one on a pedel for a V Twin carburator. Talk SLOW cause I don't listen very fast 😂. LOVE your videos Bro.

[@chud327]

I have a new v-twin mower, if I decide to put a gas pedal, I will try to show every step and talk slow. thanks for watching.

[@christopherdunson8079]

Thanks Man. I want to build one so bad it hurts. A friend of mine has brought me all kinds of mowers that I mess with for a little extra money so I can get what I need. I don't ever paint anything, I use to do paint and body but those days are over plus I live in Russell County Alabama and I almost in the swamp so paint wouldn't last long. Thanks again Bro

[@david9783]

Let that read...'.good.'

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching!!

[@guyatrandom]

Dude has a Huskee in the background and I wanna see content on that

[@spudstudios3342]

I can’t wait to see it back and re built, maybe you can put a rear rack on it?

[@chud327]

I am thinking of a rear rack on Commander, if I like it there, may do it on others. thanks for watching.

[@joelreed9771]

Have you went out to the Osceola national Forest yet I know they got some good trails to ride and you could camp out there would be a great video when you get time

[@chud327]

Would be very cool, can you send lat and long of a great place there? Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@joelreed9771]

@@chud327 man it's all good to ride just find a good camp ground to park and just carry some extra gas and just go ride but down load you some maps and have printed one Incase you lose service

[@darwinspirithawkwhitt4847]

I have a craftsman lt 1000 with a Murray Briggs 18.5 opposed twin .. I need ideas

[@chud327]

I would start with mud tire, then a pulley swap. Cool paint job might be nice. How about Top Gun themed or NASCAR? That is a couple I have thought about, but probably won’t do. Thanks for watching

[@darwinspirithawkwhitt4847]

@@chud327 I'm going with a Jeep look ,, with a bed on it for my two dogs to ride lol .

[@chud327]

@@darwinspirithawkwhitt4847 I love that idea, I need to make colonel craftsman more keep like. Would like to build a hero look grill for it. Thanks for the reply and I am sure the dogs will love it.

[@samuelmcleod8174]

Ive got an alco concord ride on which i want to pulley swap, but i cannot because of this locking mechanisim for the mower deck which has been taken off.

[@chud327]

Maybe there is a way... Thanks for watching

[@gillisBR549]

Where can you get rims, to up your tire size. My son has 18x8.50-8, wants to go up to 20 on GTX 46. Thanks in advance

[@chud327]

This mower actually came with these wheels, bigger one are kinda hard to find. I usually use rear 8 inch wheels to replace the smaller 6 inch ones, but other than that you could search marketplace often. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@106mudmowers4]

U Should invest in some Kenda executioners for that thing would look great

[@chud327]

I have them on colonel craftsman and love them. I am planning to put some vampires on soon. Thanks for watching

[@MrThomasfouraker]

Was that carb from the Briggs in the old huskee? Sounds like you got it dialed in.

[@chud327]

Yes, was very thankful for the husky. I was very impressed with how it runs and thanks for watching

[@that_one_redneck_kid_1776]

I want to straight pipe my V-Twin mud mower but I don't know how to do that without burning out the valves

[@chud327]

My son ran this engine wide open for years with no exhaust and it still runs great... I don't worry about the valves anymore and thanks for watching.

[@RockeyDAproductions]

i have one of those double barrel carbs. but the intake wont fit my vanguard. my only virtical v-twin... witch has a broken beyond repair carb. but i am not without plan! gonna 3D print carb addapter to take one of my spare oppy carbs!

[@chud327]

There is so much potential with the 3D printer, waiting to see what you do. Thanks for watching.

[@spudstudios3342]

When are you going to paint the rest tan?

[@chud327]

I don’t think I will, but thanks for watching!!

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

You just has to get those tires muddy didn't you ? This is morphing into a fine looking machine !

[@chud327]

Yes and thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@andrewrandall5778]

Is that white lawn mower in the back a statesman

[@chud327]

That sounds like the Huskee, thanks for watching

[@levigallagher8197]

what about a winch?

[@chud327]

A winch would be a great addition and thanks for watching

[@ThexEpicxMechanic]

Did you lock up the transaxle?

[@chud327]

Not yet but I plan to try next time I work on it, thanks for watching!!

[@ThexEpicxMechanic]

@@chud327 yeah absolutely! I'm just getting into the hobby and getting lots of info from KZbinrs like you ☺️

[@chud327]

I love hearing that, more mower videos coming next weekend!

[@redneckavenue3875]

If you want that motor to idle low pull the idle spring off but not the governor spring .pulling that spring off makes them idle like a Harley

[@chud327]

Will be trying that out and thanks for watching.

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

My motor blew. Can I put a push mower motor on it?

[@chud327]

My son did, it had less power, but it did run 11 mph. I would say go for it and thanks for watching.

[@GiantGourd]

Would be awesome to have a dual tractor exhaust setup. Two mufflers on each side with the rain flaps

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks for watching

[@brantley343]

What is the color that you painted the rims with

[@chud327]

@@brantley343 I believe it is dessert khaki sand, thanks for watching!!

[@brantley343]

@@chud327 no problem! And thank you I am going to use that color for my craftsman’s rims!

[@chud327]

@@brantley343 very nice!!

[@CRF-GRADY]

Great livestream! Keep it up!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and will do!

[@LNSmob]

What kind of mower is this I can not seem to find one

[@chud327]

Murray and thanks for watching.

[@richardmozley924]

Would look really cool with more aggressive tires on the back

[@chud327]

Agreed and already looking for them. thanks for watching.

[@gillisBR549]

@@chud327 my son watches (and I’m subscribed as well now) , you gave him a shout out other day. Thanks. I’m not much of a mechanic, kinda stumped on the tires and rims at moment.....

[@redheadzed0847]

I just got my lawn mower fixed I had to get a new starter.

[@chud327]

Very cool and keep it going. Thanks for watching

[@dylansgarage1685]

Harley tailpipes on a v-twin could be cool.

[@chud327]

That would be very cool and thanks for watching

[@michaeljuliano2503]

What model murray is it

[@chud327]

I am not sure, I have never seen any badges on it. Thanks for watching!!

[@Loganfishing.]

How did you get it for free

[@chud327]

I actually traded a push mower frame for it, close enough to free for me... thanks for watching.

[@BigAgitator]

Bad ass!!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@thunderuncle229]

i have a craftsman yt 3000 do you now where i could get a engine? Ps it blew up.

[@chud327]

I suggest keeping an eye on marketplace place. Hopefully you can find a whole mower for cheap and have extra parts. Thanks for watching!

[@thunderuncle229]

@@chud327thanks

[@chud327]

@@thunderuncle229 anytime

[@thecarspotter7115]

darn, that sounds like a v8!

[@chud327]

I love the sound and thanks for watching

[@Tat2charlie8269]

I’ve decided this is what I am doing to my craftsman with a 26 hp Kohler engine

[@chud327]

very cool and good luck on your build, thanks for watching.

[@LoicRousere]

does anyone have cheap back wheels that fit on the same transmission as his murray

[@chud327]

I don't know if any, you might could find hubs and use golf cart wheels,, but good luck and thanks for watching!!

[@M.TTT.]

Ohhh poor oppy

[@M.TTT.]

but also, without the engine tin that covers the flywheel, that engines likely to overheat

[@chud327]

I am actually thinking about seeing if I can get the old oppy spinning and then running. Thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

Yeah, but it has the tins too.

[@M.TTT.]

@@chud327 that would be fun, I'd do the same

[@livintheislandlife7561]

Make a grader/plow blade for any mud mower that you haven't pulley swapped yet It can't be pulley swapped because it needs that lower gear ratio

[@chud327]

I was actually thinking of putting a blade under this one, however, I pulley swapped it today. It would probably still work. thanks for watching.

[@livintheislandlife7561]

@@chud327 oh ok, you can always do it on another mower that you build in the near future

[@daytonabasinger4644]

Chud its me mud_man u need a light bar like my poulon

[@chud327]

Agreed, I actually have one just deciding on which to put it one. Thanks for watching!

[@robertwall1006]

The Black Padded seat would be a little better.

[@chud327]

Yes it would, the current build has a black padded seat with some back support. Thanks so for watching.

[@luischmu3290]

Nice video, but i am missing the gopher...😄

[@chud327]

I don't get it, but thanks for watching!!

[@doughboy1966]

What is the model number of that rider?

[@chud327]

I am unsure, but I will look and try to add it to the next episode. Thanks for watching

[@flynnlawnservices]

do gun metal or mate black with desurt tan wheels and seat or some

[@chud327]

Would look nice and thanks for watching

[@JacobVogel12]

Make an offroad course!

[@chud327]

That would be super neat and thanks for watching

[@needforspeed9340]

i love the hood

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@mikedowell8897]

I've got a murry super bee I'm wanting to speed up and drop low

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks for watching

[@mowerbear8818]

DO it desert Tan

[@chud327]

Great idea and thanks for watching

[@ToothlessThedragon9]

I am starting to think that the old videos that troy bilt had that same engine and now it is on major murray

[@chud327]

I think you are right and now is on my boat motor. Thanks for watching the old stuff!!!

[@devonlarr]

Why does it sound like a old ford truck

[@chud327]

I guess the muffler rusted off the truck, thanks for watching

[@ginavazquez6942]

Se puede hacer que con un motor 15.5 de mas velocidad

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching

[@PunkThoughts101]

my name for the new tractor is Hydro

[@chud327]

Or Major Manual Murray might be more appropriate. Thanks for watching.

[@narcissisticidiot1727]

You sound like Woody Guthrie

[@chud327]

I don't know who thanks for watching.

[@zanemarsh6342]

Major patiot murry

[@chud327]

Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.

[@jordanvantassell8046]

Mayjor Kane

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thanks for watching!

[@anthonypoole6901]

Torque convertor...........................

[@chud327]

Would be nice

[@farmfan4382]

Phil

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thanks for watching

[@markward6076]

Major headache.

[@chud327]

I thought that for a minute when I cleaned the carb an it ran worse… now it run super so the headache is gone. Thanks for watching