Finishing An Engine Swap On A Craftsman Mower

[@billsmith1770]

above and beyond the call of duty . nice of you .

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks

[@kencurtis228]

Thank You for Sharing

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks for watching!

[@luanpossentimelnekj7984]

Excellent friend congratulations

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thank you very much

[@jesterr7133]

My favorite push mower is a 15 year old Briggs mower that three owners gave up on before I got it for free. I got it running and keep it maintained, and it is by far the most reliable mower I have. If you take care of your machines, they will take care of you.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice work!

[@mjg263]

Great choice, would’ve done the same myself!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I appreciate this comment a lot

[@richardboggs9428]

You done the right thing I am glad did what you did

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you !

[@christophermarshall5765]

Nice fix. I think you did the right thing by them.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks 👍

[@brianking1138]

As long as you are ok with it you made the right choice.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you

[@jesterr7133]

I do my repairs as a hobby as well, though I hope to eventually turn it into a sustainable business. I am working on a Snapper mower for a customer right now that I have had for several months. I won't make any money on it, but he will have a mower back that hadn't run in several years, and I was able to work on something I have never worked on before.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice and good luck

[@JoshKilen]

nice job, I had to do a engine swap. had to put a Briggs on a mower that had a Tecumseh that blew up.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you and nice work

[@jwayne777]

Good idea for the swap. Those bearings that broke off are about $20 to 30 a piece. I think the new deck is 100 times better. Just use the old mower as a chipper . Drill a hole in the front with a hole saw and fasten or weld some pipe. Voila! A chipper!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you and nice idea

[@robertmailhos8159]

Your guess is as good as mine on what happened to this mower as well we both know what happened to this mower

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right, its a mystery for sure

[@jesterr7133]

You are like me. I have been doing small engine for stuff for years, and I don't even know how to use a torque wrench, and have certainly never owned one, lol.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice, and a good torque wrench is nice to have sometimes

[@jwayne777]

Definitely clean the tank and replace the fuel line. Sounds like theres dirt and debris dislodging from the tank or from the fuel line. Its undoing your carburetor cleaning.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it's possible

[@SA-iw4ci]

A cable lubrication tool is a wise and inexpensive investment that will more than pay for itself very quickly.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed, I'll have to look into one.

[@Vacuum-kid]

My grandma has a 24 old craftsman mower that starts but the wheels are about to fall off but it still cuts the grass 😁

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow very nice!

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? I personally think that you are the only person who gets to decide whether or not you did the right thing with your customer. I don't think anyone should have a problem with your choice. Personally I know you made the right choice bro.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

well said! and thank you

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE you're welcome bro

[@RussellBooth1977]

The cylinder head bolt torque is 12 ft lbs or 16 Newton Metres on a Briggs and Stratton L head engine. The crankshaft can be straightened, Taryl Dactal even has the special jig to straighten it. No , there should be no warranty 12 months after the previous repair !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks for the information

[@georgepruitt637]

If you can find a manufacturer that said you may straighten a bent crank, then O.K. But after 10 yrs at a L&G repair shop, I've never heard of one. Yes, I have straightened several of them.

[@jesterr7133]

I don't know what mowers are going for in your neck of the woods, but they usually go for $50-$75 in the condition that mower was in. At that price, getting a season or two out of it is a logical expectation. I would warranty one if it came back immediately, but I probably wouldn't do it a year later, especially if they brought it to me in the condition that one was in.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

oh they're super expensive here, 125-175

[@jesterr7133]

Sometimes weird and unexplainible things happen with lawnmowers. I loaned one of my Troy Bilt riding mowers to my mom, and she called me and said that the blades quit turning. When I went to look at it, one of the metal belt guards on the top of the deck was completely broken off. Nothing was left but the two corners that were held in place by the mounting bolts. I never even found the guard, despite looking all over that lady's yard. I cannot come up with any plausible scenario beyond something getting thrown up onto the deck and getting caught in one of the pulleys. The spindle bearing on that side was damaged as well, and that mower was out of commission for an entire season before I got around to figuring out all the various issues.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow that is a strange scenario

[@myfeeling4you248]

I think it depends on how much they paid to begin with, did they barter with you, this is what I did when I used to sell cars, those who wanted a heavy discount got treated the usual but those who didn't barter got the best treatment with warranty and repairs, everything depends on the customer's attitude towards you , the fixer or the seller, it's like I mentioned before it's your life and what you repair is up to you and how they treat you, never suck up to customers as they need you you.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like the way you put it and it makes sense

[@myfeeling4you248]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I try to use logic, if you want to be busy and run off your feet and deal with unruly customers then that's your choice. I used to be like that but now I call a spade a spade and that has freed up my life from all the selfish ignorant people who really don't care about you. I used to have a best friend I knew from my highschool days in the 70's I knew his whole family and was always invited to family functions, that friend also had younger brothers who friended me. The friend I talk about died in 2015 from pancreatic cancer, the same cancer my late dad died from , I'd never seen anyone suffer from cancer like what I had seen so put yourself in my shoes for even only a minute to understand what life really means and how precious it is. I love your videos and how you manage to fix the problems without going over the top , I guess you have already done the hard yards before filming. All the best. Chris

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Chances are that engine is going to last longer than the deck itself

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you make a good point.

[@timewa851]

s/n says aug 2006 manufacture. have one from april 2000. (second life on my deck for last 12 years.) Quantums just go & go. The governed constant speed seems to make them run & run .

[@Goldenwoodz]

I’d love to hear how the customer reacted when they saw the new deck. That was the correct thing to do indefinitely and they should be very thankful of your outstanding service. They have such a strong lawnmower now.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

unfortunately I wasn't able to see their reaction

[@edwincolon4219]

Do you use lithium grease to lubricant everything

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no

[@tnrodgers]

I agree with the checklist. I do recommend a torque wrench for the blade, and since you have it in hand, use it for the head. Blades coming off at that rate of speed are not good. This is for a customer, it provides safety/legal credence.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@SA-iw4ci]

Cylinder heads are torqued to inch lbs and blades are foot lbs. Two different torque wrenches.

[@999thenewman]

💯💯💯💪

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks

[@johndeerman6586]

In my family we had a Honda mower that was like 25 years old and it still ran and looked now we would still have but sadly the transmission died so it gone now

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow that was a long time to have a mower.

[@GoneSawing]

So I have a flathead briggs with a primer bulb but it won’t pump fuel into the carbs throat. What should I do?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I would double up on the gasket between the air filter base and the carb.

[@michaelthomas-fu8rs]

As an avid "Take care of my equipment!" kind of guy so I am looking for any extra tips. I have a 2019 Honda HRX217. Every year I change the oil, clean the air filter (I use a pre-filter), put on sharpened blades, and change the plug every other year. So looking at the owners manual I see that the pinion gears need to be greased and rear wheel adjusters (do I use WD-40 or lithium grease and do I need to take them off and clean them), does a fuel tank filter need to be replaced, and last but, not least, next is valve clearance. I do not want to attempt this. So should I take it to the dealer for this only or do the $200 service every 5 years which is where I am. Thank you so very much and your videos shine a light on fixing and people. Nice job!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you don't need to remove the gears to lube them but I use WD40. no unless you have a fueling issue, don't touch the Fuel filter, As for the valve clearance, unless you have a lot of run time, on your 2019 model, it may not need it. So I wouldn't worry about it just yet.

[@Phife_Diggy]

I think you were kind to do this for the customer and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that :)

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you I appreciate that

[@georgepruitt637]

Just remember that "No good deed goes unpunished" !!!!!!!!!!

[@Phife_Diggy]

@@georgepruitt637 kindness breeds kindness dude, just don't expect a thank you and don't let people take advantage that's the main thing

[@gerrygeiger8183]

What is the degreaser you use in the spray bottle?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it's the one from Harbor Freight, doesn't have a proper name and when you see the bottle you'll understand

[@bobhaddock957]

do you use the yellow super heavy duty degreaser 1 gallon ?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yep that's it

[@bobhaddock957]

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[@bobhaddock957]

do u use it straight or mix it ?

[@paulburns3788]

Hello Home garage 😊 I think you should have no returns but that is my opinion

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you, and I appreciate you saying that

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I think you did fine under those circumstances but things can and do change plumb drastically at times but this is now and all is well. As far as a list goes, I never had one but just started from the top and worked down. That way I got to everything and then could dig deeper if needed. Happy weekend and Blessings

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice thank you for letting me know about the list

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Sort of like you. You know what's needed most and how to go about checking if one don't work. We all have our 'system' if we do it enough.

[@MrRmh3481]

As long as the new buyer takes care of this mower, there is no reason it wont last another 5 years.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@joshmanis9860]

do you have the part number for a blade adapter for a husqvarna awd with the kohler? i got it recently and i dont have the blade adapter

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can find it for you but I need the model and serial number for it, otherwise there's no guarantee that it'll be correct

[@joshmanis9860]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE model: HU675AWD Serial: 031414MO12668

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

not sure where you got that serial number from because it doesn't match but it appears all the adapters are the same regardless . amzn.to/3Dr6fWL

[@joshmanis9860]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you

[@Foxfirebrown1234]

Great video. I have a craftsman FWD self-propelled 21" lawn mower, model # 247.377051. The engine is great, but the mowing deck is rusted out & separating from the front. In Miami, I've been quoted $400 to replace the mowing deck, which is the price of a new one. What can I do to repair it or where can I find a cheap mowing deck. Can this video be used as a guide for my repair? I'm a female with no experience, but I can follow directions.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for watching. If it was me, and you're were dead set on keeping it, I would try using fiber glass to repair the front end. If you watch some videos of DIYers laying fiber glass to fix stuff, it's not too tough. Just make sure you're outside doing it though, and you're going to need more than a couple of layers.

[@Foxfirebrown1234]

I found an honest man who owns a repair shop. He replaces the body for $80

[@williamsnow1531]

Why do you do the pull test on cement or pavement? Wouldn’t it be more practical to do it on the grass since that’s where the pulling and pushing would be done. Your reading is good only if they are using it on cement or pavement. Or am I wrong?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I need a "consistent" surface to do the test on. Variation in grass height and moister can affect the rolling resistance.....

[@williamsnow1531]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE understandable for sure.

[@liljoeii6091]

I would say it's only your opinion I really matters I wouldn't know what I would do in that situation But thank you for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you very much I appreciate it.

[@kirbyyasha]

Manners go a very long way, I think you did the right thing and I would have done the same. I hate when people feel I owe them something but I agree if they are polite about it I would be more willing to go the extra mile.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you I felt the same way.

[@caseybszombiemowers2569]

I totally get why, but I wouldn't have. Recently I was fixing a rider even after buying the old one back and selling them a better one, I was still doing free work. All odds and ends... Later

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you

[@Unholyfaith1]

do you ever work on riding mowers or lawn tractors?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

sure, but not for the channel.

[@Unholyfaith1]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE would be fun content! It's still a lawn mower!

[@craignewman1066]

You sound pretty fair to your costumers,slot of other people may not be so nice,goes along way....

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I appreciate this comment!

[@scrapyardengines9741]

I would probably charge them less than other people because you sold it to them

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you have a point

[@watermanone7567]

It's your choice, your money, personally I would charge them due to the son breaking the mower.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that makes sense

[@jesterr7133]

That mower was not valuable enough to even invest the time you invested in it. You can't spend a ton of money on a mower that isn't worth anything.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you got that right