DISASTER! EVERYTHING IS WRONG | Vintage Mower - Will it Run?

In this video I attempt to get a 48 year old Ransomes Hahn ride on mower running. Will it Run?
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[@cub1009]

Even severely damaged that old briggs still manages to do some work. Very impressive. When you did that compression test I never imagined that engine would be so badly damaged. 92 psi is pretty good for one of those engines.

[@VikingDudee]

Man thats why I like briggs, you can beat the snot out of them and have like no compression and somehow they will still fire up, I had a old 6 horse push mower where the rings were gone, it smoked the entire time it was running and it felt really easy to pull the string like no compression, I dumped rear end fluid in it as I had no oil on hand, I used that thing for 2 years before I just gave it away to someone who needed a mower.

[@crackedthieves]

60psi is enough for an engine to run

[@minitruckinaintdead7142]

Man lol my 27hp kawi has 180 left and 190 on the right cylenders lol

[@kar21ol96]

I have a weed whack that runs on about 15

[@ZombieSlayer-dj3wb]

@@VikingDudee i them cause there are quiet and great on fuel

[@kahnwolfe9548]

So glad to see it up and running, even if only for a little bit. A truly majestic machine, mowing the lawn and fogging mosquitos at the same time!

[@131dyana]

To look at that machine I never would have believed it would mow ever again. You are amazing. Thanks.

[@thomas7529]

I would’ve liked to play with this engine. It’s scrap anyway but I would quite enjoy tinkering with it to see how much better I could get it to run. Your professionalism, knowledge and dedication to the art of small engines is impressive!

[@TGMForum]

I used to service these when I was young. Brings back memories. 😀

[@mattphipps1368]

I applaud your persistence with that particular mower - if it were me I would have given up as soon as I recognized how bad the cylinder bore, camshaft and the exhaust valve were.

[@ksaab3946]

That is some vintage mower I’ve never seen before, in ok condition (except the engine) absolutely amazing to see it running and mowing again! Great work 😃 can’t wait for the next video.

[@nialldaly7108]

Agreed, just more trouble after some trouble, but perserverence payed off. Shows what could be done with a half desent engine, or one you could get parts for

[@Coinfindr]

looks a little like a Stiga Garden but way way more robust

[@restoreandrepair-vn]

*_I love the amount of love and dedication you show on these restorations!_*

[@francispalmer9737]

Love watching your vids, no waffle no messing about just great quality content and excellent commentary. Cheers restorer.

[@MachineryRestorer]

Much appreciated

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

Who needs waffles when you have this lovely flapjack snack of a video?

[@charleshummel944]

I do admire the time and effort you put into these projects. Well done!

[@geraldharkness8830]

love how you methodically go through the steps to diagnose the engine you make it very clear .thanks

[@wardy2002]

The fact you got it running was nothing short of witchcraft. Cracking watch. Well Done.

[@sonnyjimm23]

THIS was equally the most brilliant and hilarious thing I've watched in a long time mate 😂, seeing you ride that mower with basically Hazmat PPE because of the exhaust, had me absolutely rolling! Great job! Getting that to even start let alone mow your lawn is a testament to your knowledge and expertise. I really wish I had a neighbour like you 😂 so great 👍

[@Gaming98421]

I love to watch these they are so relaxing to watch especially with some popcorn and a nice cold drink.

[@cujoedaman]

Oh, wow, I haven't seen one of those mowers in decades. My dad had one in the mid 80's (in the US, btw, don't know what it was called over here). After moving to where we live now in the late 80's he hit something and stalled it, never ran since. Me, being a senior in highschool in '99, decided to take the engine off and into my small engines class. When I pulled the flywheel off, I discovered it was just a sheered flywheel key that kept it from running. Dad never checked it. I still had to tear it all down for the class and my teacher asked if it was a new engine because the piston was so clean that he didn't think it was as old as I told him. I still have the shop manual for the engine around somewhere even though I no longer have the motor or the mower.

[@grahamrockouski3694]

15:39 yesssssss thank you, too many people ignore this and don’t realize the damage they do

[@johnbradford9235]

This has been fantastic to view dude. An hour+ showcasing your skills, knowledge, and that dogged perseverance to get it to run 😁. Not to mention the pleasing timbre of your dulcet tones 😉. I've watched this with the same kinda levels of anticipation and expectation of any big budget movie. Honest. Favourite bit was waiting for the exhaust smoke to clear to see if it was actually cutting while you drove around 😁. Thanks for this my man. Muchly appreciated and enjoyed 🙏. 😎

[@Ravelinn]

unbelievable patience there i think... well done... considering the condition of it, you did well with the basic restore, although we could probably hear in your voice how much it was bugging you.. but well done all the same. Looking forward to the Next one.

[@StevenEverett7]

Great video. I would like to see that mower with a different engine. It seemed like a sturdy, well-built machine. I agree that the engine is only good for parts!

[@jamiefirth255]

The hazmat suit and mask are fantastic.

[@jamesfield5346]

I have a lot of respect for you and how you are a responsible person and conscientious of things.

[@jamesfield5346]

I do appreciate your speaking about everything and your explanation of how things work and the purposes for all the parts. I prefer these videos over your restoration videos for the simple fact these are extremely educational for me. Thank you for all of your videos.

[@simon78H]

I hate seeing things go to waste , great to see it being brought back to life

[@jaedonkanyid3775]

Tbh, I love the fact that you got this thing going in the condition that it was. It is more entertaining and slightly impressive to see what shouldn’t be done, well, be done.

[@thomaspickar9709]

We are not going to judge you whatsoever for not putting enough effort in; you've already put way too much! We know that motor is scrap. Love these videos and keep up the great work!

[@russse2793]

Loved your video. Sounded like an old hit and miss motor at idle when you first got it started. God bless.

[@donnienicholson6062]

Run a can of Sea Foam through it and it will run like new.

[@evan_kumar]

At least you got it to run!! & at least I see your face!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bextar6365]

I have owned a few what I call conventional mowers like that with both front and rear engines. I now own a zero turn mower for two years and would never go back>> Cutting the lawn is a pleasure and I look forward to it every week !

[@picklerick8760]

Love it man, wonderful work. And I get it, the blocks just beat, everything's worn out. Some things are just due to be replaced.

[@markroth9827]

Thank you for your video. You do such a fine job filming and editing. Nice to watch on a cold, rainy day.

[@andrewgrace4410]

Amazing project, can't wait to see a complete restoration 😊

[@JeremyKonzJames]

I think it would be awesome to see a complete restore for that good old mower.

[@chrisjowett1035]

How you persevered and actually got it to run shows a strength of character that few possess. Well done!

[@Herbybandit]

For a smoke screening tank it does a good job of a mower impression 😀

[@raccoonpeddler6730]

one things for sure you wont get any mosquitoes when mowing with this 😂 also the fact that this engine runs with everything thats wrong with it just goes to show how tuff these old briggs and stratton's really are

[@robertbiggs4934]

Check the gas and fill with oil machine 😁! Amazing that you got her running again. It's definitely seen some hard use in it's past! Thanks for sharing!

[@henriknordeng]

Mother of gods that engine is so shoot. Fill the oil and check the fuel kind of engine. Really impressed you got that one running. Great work

[@Kryten428]

Every time I watch one of these videos why do I have a desire to play Farming Simulator?😃

[@BrodyBaddis]

because you dont have a garage with tools to play with?

[@joao3043]

Search for Daggerwin on yt, you might find a familiar channel 😉

[@lawnmowerjerry6737]

I mean he does kinda sound like Daggerwin when I mean kind I mean he really sounds like Daggerwin

[@joao3043]

@@lawnmowerjerry6737 definitely him, love both channels tho

[@jdfan0721]

@@lawnmowerjerry6737 that's cos he his

[@swampy1584]

You are a master of understzting just how buggered that engine is.

[@timbert4672]

Wow, congratulations! I was not expecting that to work at all let alone so well, I'd love to see a full restore on this mower with a new/refurbished engine. Great little machine there.

[@NowInAus]

Oh that was such a brilliantly funny end to a labour of love. God job fella. Put a bit of dye in the tank and join the Red Arrows!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

well done on getting that running, been a really good video to watch like all your videos you put out 👍

[@justinpaone2227]

I had a similar briggs nd Stratton engine that locked up due to running out of oil and it was the crankshaft seizing to the sump. With a drill press I drilled out the hole in the sump oversized installed a bronze bushing. Cleaned up the crankshaft is best I could and the mower has been running for 10 years.

[@AZVIDS]

I like your variety of projects, and goals of restoration vs will it run. This was fun to watch and congrats on getting it running. Agree that it would make a nice resto or at least “new” engine👍👍👍

[@doloresthurston40]

I appreciate your work and how you show mostly everything I love your videos you teach me a lot about engines and keep up the good work

[@Mr49Studebaker]

Looking forward to seeing this one come back for more. Would be sweet with a nice 11 or 12 horse engine with electric start.

[@daniellibich1376]

If many also have a walk behind brush mower when if it came from the factory with a six horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine when if the few also have an older riding lawnmower also with a six horsepower engine when if they allegedly blew it up to replace it with a 12 HP Briggs and Stratton with electric start.

[@poonabear]

And it still cut grass. Awesome video. I need a winter project. Might have to get me a ride on to do up for next season.

[@scottgm321]

That was brilliant. Thanks for the video.

[@tiredagain6722]

Love the haz mat suit and respirator!

[@robertmailhos8159]

That is a classic machine and engine you have there young man 👍😎

[@g.l.swartz3157]

With all the grass cutting on your videos, your neighbors must think you are obsessed with your garden.😆 Very impressed with your work. Have a wonderful day.

[@gr7637]

👍👍 C'est toujours un grand plaisir de regarder vos vidéos ! Merci ! (It's always a pleasure to watch your videos! Thanks !)

[@thisoldhough2461]

I have one of those mowers in my barn. My grand father bought it brand new. It’s missing the mower deck. I use to drive it around our farm when I was a kid. Good video.

[@ShopKatIndustries]

I've been working on an old 1970 Hahn-Eclipse Pow-R-Boy 200, complete with a 5hp Briggs and a steering wheel from a 1966 Mercury! I call her Goldie, as in Goldie Hahn. Cheers from Alberta, Canada!

[@boylegedful]

Very sharp and clear picture. I like this camera

[@Popeyes66]

By Jove. This man is the Briggs & Stratton Messiah.

[@Ejrupolsen]

Great job. 👍. like the moving and smoke cover at the same time 😂😂😂

[@judechopper]

Great video I saw that happening with the scored cylinder! All that work! Must start with new cylinder and rings

[@Ebonyqwe]

That’s more like my renovations. More smoky than when I started 😢😂😂

[@mdani76]

Good old Briggs... it smokes like a 2stroke engine but it goes! Love it.

[@M.TTT.]

Very cool, only ever see the older walk-behinds from Ransomes by me.

[@nixielee]

Didn't think that would run again, good work. Got a very nice video out of it.

[@mattluker1425]

I'm from Indiana. We had that same Hans for years growing up. Wow what a blast from the past.

[@mattluker1425]

Looks like it has all the same problems ours did. Must come stock like that😂

[@glentucker4250]

We’re they designed to stand up like on its back end like a snapper?

[@seanobrien7169]

@@glentucker4250 yes. We had one too...in FL. They were a good mower, a nice alternative to the Snapper and the Cub Cadet.

[@waynewatts-ellson61]

I'm impressed you even got that engine to cough once let alone running enough to cut grass! Impressive as always

[@wingdwolf56]

Perfect damp summer mower! Cuts grass and kills mosquitoes at the same time!!

[@iansvecs]

That's amazing, it reminds me of my 70s Stiga, looks similar. Mine was an 8hp but now has the 12hp fitted along with a twin blade deck that I recently converted to be more mulcher. I was looking for another out front Husqy, but this Stiga is just so plucky and fun. The engines so big it acts like a penny racer ( maybe before your time) ? Great work getting it to run, good bones to work with.

[@dennisdobransky5977]

had the same mower, turned it into a free go cart, took the engine off, used a side shaft motor direct drive with cintrifuge clutch, then direct chain drive to rear sprocket, had to cut a slot for chain to go through , reached a speed of 40km/h wide open, great for going up and down hills, used it in winter to pull my 2 stroke snowblower and gas on a mini 6 foot long x 4 foot wide trailer around town to do side walks and driveways

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Thanks for the video very informative 😊

[@pruplebug]

It’s alive, runs like a dream 🤣.

[@snapfish89]

Just started watching this video. 45secs in, your man handling it lol!

[@keithkilps8250]

Nice video enjoyed. Thanks for your hard work.

[@forthwithtx5852]

That is a pretty cool little machine. I’d buy one if they made it today. So sturdy and simple.

[@ZurboTurbo]

I used to have a Ford RMT 51 that looked just like this monster some 40 years ago here in the States. You can see some pictures around the net of the bigger brother Ford RMT 66 which had a slightly larger deck and fenders. This one looks the same as my old Ford RMT 51 except the color. I remember sticking a new B&S 8HP IC series engine on mine as the old 5HP was too far gone and I used it for years to mow lawns with in my youth. Of course without the special deeply grooved drive belt, the thing would pop wheelies all day long dumping the clutch in third gear. LOL

[@faizsuria]

Can't wait for the mower restoration. Perhaps with a new engine or used. Anyway, it is fun to watch this as always. Keep up the good work!

[@jasonstarnes3838]

How dare you Greta says. Mowing and keeping the bugs away. Great work on a well worn machine

[@peteacher52]

Looks rather like the King Cub made in Katikati NZ, an altogether solid, tough and reliable mower, more expensive than the cheap pressed steel rip-shit-and-bust numbers with pretty paint jobs, but well worth it in the long run. I like your style and it's a pleasure to listen to your voice that would go down a treat on radio.

[@oreilly3592]

I love your videos, you have some of the best stuff

[@Maik1968]

As we can see, this abused small engine could be brought to life again and will now be a reliable partner to cut the lawn even after a heavy rain. This engine will be grateful for every kind of attention you bring to it 😂 Anyway, nice to follow the video and learned a lot. Greetings from Germany and keep on going 🌞🍀👍

[@DancerOfClouds]

This was a very enjoyable video. You know what, this would be a great test for some oil adatives to see if the would stop the smoking, etc.

[@larrykelly2838]

It's alive, It smokes, It mowers.

[@sidwallace6053]

Absolutely loved watching this mate,I enjoy videos like this,thanks for sharing Love and peace from Ireland

[@sidwallace6053]

Scammer

[@erikhoglund666]

Great narration and great angles 👌🏻 👏🏻

[@Random12231]

Another vote for at least a partial restoration on this one. Looks to be in really good complete shape. Great video as always 👍

[@aserta]

Funky looking mower. Actually, of all the ones you've showcased so far, probably the most. And yup, hacked to heck and back. Good work!

[@jmdean2011]

So you finally convinced me to come check this out. I really enjoyed the video and have subbed to the channel! Keep it up

[@tiger12506]

Dang. One doesn't usually see a carburetor in better shape than the engine itself! The history of that engine must be fascinating... whoever worked on that must have been an interesting person, since they understood the engine enough to take it apart and put it together, but didn't know enough to keep it from tearing itself apart... I would have at least tried to hone the cylinder to get some of those grooves out. Yeah, it would have widen the gaps on the rings, but the grooves are where the oil burning is really coming from, IMHO. Too bad you don't have a lathe (or the time perhaps?) to fix that main bearing. Really though, all the things put together make it not worth it. I bet the exhaust seat loosening was the first issue, then just metal shavings making a mess of everything else after... Nice work getting it running though!

[@keiths-teeth]

Thanks for the voice over George

[@pascaljacquiot6049]

Très beau travail de mécanique 👍bon courage pour l amortisseur et a bientôt pour la suite pour l amortisseur peu être voir du côté des scouts italiens ✋

[@anthonybailey6502]

great job i was sure you would get it going

[@Lonnie-Young]

Dang those ring gaps are crazy she's ready for boost.

[@jackblack2557]

An easy solution to scoring is soldering or melt aluminum build it up in cracks and then sandpaper it down to fill it, hope that helps🤘

[@98Kentuckian]

that's a pretty cool little rig. id throw an engine on from my stockpile and use it !

[@wendellvoisin7090]

I think you could take the prize for the best running worst riding mower in all of your country. The only thing that could make it worse is if you somehow backfire every once in a while! Loved the video and the effort you extended on getting that pile to actually work. I thought you would junk the project or part it out to others before the end.

[@RichardWalker-zw8mn]

Well you could have sleeved the bad part on the crank shaft, bored and sleeved the cylinder , cut the valve seats for larger seats. Resized the con-rod. But in the end that would have cost a ton.

[@drdos4]

The Patio Sprintette is working well.

[@raymondmumford6255]

Your videos are always awesome.

[@alancampbell1008]

It's amazing the amount of abuse those Brigg's engines can take but still run...even a 2 stroke would smoke less!

[@jackpurcell8626]

I’d love to see a restoration on that mower

[@jeffvickers9390]

Very much enjoyed the video. Not a surprise at all that even though it’s severely damaged it still runs. Hard to kill a Briggs and Stratton engine.

[@almolloy5817]

Holy moley, I was coughing from here with all that oil smoke! At least you'd never have to worry about mosquitoes with that mower. LOL