Free, BIG Craftsman Rescue. It Was headed to the crusher.

this is the 2nd half of this 1991craftsman gt tractor found on a vacant property that was getting ready to be put on the market, on part one we were able to get it running, lets see if we can fix all of the problems on it picking from my scrap pile.

[@kenore4003]

I got a Crapsman tractor for free and the front beam wobbled like a drunken sailor. Plastic bushing went the way of all plastic. Brother machined an alunimun bushing and fitted a oilite bronze bush inside. Took a 5/8th bolt, center drilled it, tapped it for a grease zerk. Great to have a machinist for a brother.

[@echobeefpv8530]

As you said, the machine itself is built so much better than todays stuff, it's worth fixing. Great little machine, thanks for the video !!

[@stevehill666]

crap that they build in todays time, is a TOTAL waste of metals and man power. i much rather use a sling blade on a acre in a half than a shitty crapsman. the crapsman t-150 was a total pile of junk. now i own a crapsman LT2000. much better than the T-150 FROM 2019.

[@High_Caliber]

It's funny, when I saw the plastic on the back wheels, I thought the same thing about this mower, then he started digging into it, and was MUCH more impressed. I guess it was that transitioning time when they used plastic for looks, not yet for structural, functional parts.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@stevehill666 "Crapsman" doesn't make mowers, they just slap their name on it but like Mustie said the GT or Garden Tractor is a much better machine and should be still in 2022. That said, I use a 20 or 21 year old MTD Yard Machines 42" riding lawnmower and the engine is the item most showing its age at this time. It's definitely a bargain machine but has served well.

[@stevehill666]

@@Hjerte_Verke i would LOVE to see this old mower get a 26hp kohler engine thrown in it. i love this old junk. lol. Crapsman couldn't make a mower if they tried to. i will stick with my beasty HUSTLAR 26hp kohler engine, 60 inch fabricated steel deck and blow hot air in the wind. :)

[@Blazer02LS]

@@Hjerte_Verke The new machines are MTD built, The Craftsman stuff from before the bankruptcy is all pretty much AYP (aka Electolux Yard Division AKA Husqvarna) Until you gat back to the very early Roper built machines and those were from the David Bradley era.

[@metoon3092]

Let's go shopping. Many folks assume he is hitting the internet to find and order parts. *_Then_* the video shows a mower raised by some forks from a lift then inside a dark shed for more parts. Exactly why this guy is a go to favorite!

[@wildbill23c]

When you do this type of work all the time you end up with a hoard of spare parts, spare machines, etc. Its a good thing for sure.

[@mattus1gig]

The beginning at the end and a loop halfway through. Thought I was going mad 😁👍

[@GreenJimll]

Ah, phew - not just me then!

[@chriskoran836]

That freeze plug holding in the ignition is the best fix I've seen all week!!!

[@malcolmtill]

Mustie's words of wisdom. "Lubricate the hole and stick it in from the backside" Now i have a black eye !!!

[@myharris]

Reminds me of the old joke about the casino bar - liquor in the front, poker in the rear!

[@brucepickess8097]

Made me laugh. 😏😏

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣

[@johnobiro5202]

More Mustie Magic on a Sunny Sunday Morning. I love it.👍🔧🇬🇧

[@joegilly1523]

Nice ya gave the old girl some life again.

[@skyler951]

Great job as always 👏

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

As an Arm Chair Mechanic , We did a fine job on this Craftsman Tractor ! . Always a good time watching you do your thing .

[@warrenmichael918]

yep, us armchair mechanics gotta stick together on these big jobs, they aint gonna rebuild themselves!! HAHA

[@Pop_Hockenbush]

It is really nice to see the home yard Darren . Those of us that have been with you for years can see the growth in your trees and shrubs . I miss seeing you take the trails or going down to your buddy’s house to use his backyard track .

[@ericshull9028]

Mustie How Are You,

[@TylersNeighborhoodGarage]

Interesting editing lol. Those are great tractors.

[@mustie1]

spammer

[@davedennis6042]

I have a 1998 15.5 HP Craftsman rider I picked up at a friends yard sale. It had flat tires and the gas had all drained down into the crank case. The solenoid was bad and it needed a battery. I cleaned it all up and put a solenoid and battery in it. Eventually got new back tires and it is my pride and joy. My yard is large but worse it's all on a slope. I love my lil tractor. This channel helped me get that running. Thanks, Darren.

[@michaelscott4766]

I find it's always worth getting somebody to watch your video before posting. I find it's always worth getting somebody to watch your video before posting. I find it's always worth getting somebody to watch your video before posting.

[@apexalpha4947]

Relaxing and You Learn a LOT in His Videos !

[@kman-mi7su]

Another one comes out of decommissioning to serve the yard again. Great job Mustie!

[@themowerman]

Morning mustie looking forward to this one, let me just fire a cup of coffee

[@skeptic3332]

The freeze plug was genius!

[@darrencucinella7815]

A short deja vu segment. Nice

[@vettekid3326]

Had a buddy that had an old Murray twin sitting in his back yard he wanted to get rid of because he thought it was locked up. Since I used to work on lawn mowers I hauled it home and checked it out. Because it had been sitting in the weeds for years the mower deck had rotted out and the engine pulleys had rusted to the belts. Once freed the engine turned over. I ended up buying a new mower deck body and putting a new seat and belts on it along with new plugs and converting it over to electronic ignition. Used that tractor for the next twenty years.

[@twofeathers6540]

good show thanks for the video have fun

[@harveywalker1560]

I just wish I lived close to you because you do what I like to do. Love a lot of your comments and the old trick that you use to do things, kept it up.

[@kendonahve924]

Thanks!

[@xheathen11]

I liked the Back to the future "instant replay" at 32:04 back to 30:24. Thought I had a brain fart for a second...Ha! Your videos and projects are always entertaining!

[@BigMouth380cal]

Another really handy feature of these "older" machines (just like my 1987 JD165) is the mower deck does not have to be overidden when in REVERSE in order to keep mowing. Shown clearly in your yard mowing.

[@mustie1]

true

[@dannylinc6247]

That's a nice feature if your going slow and in control

[@jfrancis98]

You are the man!! The ingenuity you use to bring this stuff back to life is impressive. Thank you for your hard work.

[@mrc3584]

Thanks for rescuing another Mustie!

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

The more Musties rescued, the better! ;-)

[@davearthur514]

Thanks Mustie, you started the mower and a speck of dust flew in my eye.

[@RADVIX313]

you are a very special and good hearted individual, rare these days. I get lost watching your videos, you feel as if your right their with a very close old friend. much love sir.

[@dwebster50]

Good stuff , nice machine . You made my Sunday .. Thanks Alberta Dave

[@sweetwilliam49]

I have one of these old craftsman tractors for years! I have three kubotas diesels mowers and one bad boy maverick had, I still get out my old craftsman and mow with it. Hard to part with and old friend

[@C-M-E]

This is a good thing, don't be alarmed. One of my biggest pet peeves about this content-driven generation is when the illustrious host says and infers "we" when speaking to their audience through the video. It's especially bothersome when sh!t rolls down and the "we" is inferred as in "you" when obviously there wasn't a damn thing I the viewer had or could have done as I wasn't there. Mustie, you sir have cracked the magic here. You slyly insert a question of opinion like I'm standing right next to you, leave room for pause and reflection, and more often than not, I'm sitting behind my monitor giving the questions serious thought. But it doesn't come off like a forced matter, it's very naturally part of your inspection process and it works!

[@10832894]

Stout little tractor built to last not like todays junk of plastic and tin , nice restoration Mustie ! 👍🏻

[@johnmolnar2957]

Mustie, you're ingenious with fab'ing up that nut fro the ign. sw.

[@jamesfitzgerald2361]

Nice job Mustie another resurrection!

[@gfriedman99]

I love how he laughs when things go south. Most other guys would be cursing like a sailor.

[@mistermacgray]

32:04 you accudently added the front clamp fix and rear tire weight and bolt fix in the video twice but at 33:40 everything got back on track. I've made the same mistake editong videos of mine but none the less another good tractor didn't hit a scrap yard, well done.

[@Cartier_specialist]

They don't make them like they used to -- truer words have never been spoken.

[@phyllisboucher7507]

The hitch on back is called a sleeve hitch. that tractor can handle ground engagement attachments like a box blade, moldboard plow. Key word is sleeve hitch.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.👍👀

[@cmonster6]

The bolt in the hitch looks like the right one ☝️ for the wheel weights lol

[@JimFortune]

I am soooo jealous of your free pile!

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Nice little restoration project 👌

[@dannylinc6247]

I helped save one of the old Craftsman's once. People have trouble with safety switches and give up, leaving them in the rain, here. Years pass, then they give them away. We put some elbow grease into the mower-deck and freed things up, then put belt and blade parts on. The wiring was a spaghetti mess and a headache. I helped. It's lighter now.

[@squiddly-diddly]

1st time I've seen Bolt Corner .... Why didn't I know about this till now ..... 👍

[@Kane26510]

What might be an interesting addition would be some sort of leaf vacuum and collection system for autumn. Just an idea.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Afternoon mate

[@JL___]

After watching you revive probably hundreds of mowers over the years i always learn something new. I have the same style rider and never knew about the front wheel grease fittings! Thanks!

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everybody!

[@gordonmooney487]

I always enjoy these videos and feel a kinship in the love of brining things back to life. you are a video mentor. thanks!!

[@davidsnyder2000]

You have to be the hardest working man on KZbin. I don’t see others posting as many videos with actual content as often👍

[@EFCasual]

You must not be looking too hard.

[@publicuser2534]

It’s never work if you enjoy what your doing. Many people respond, “living the dream” when asked how they are doing at work. Mustie1 is actually living the dream.

[@marcryvon]

@@ElectronicMusicUnderground I'd add Letsdig18, Watch Wes Work, Harry's garage, Hagerty... So many depending of your interests. Sail boat refitting are numerous and interesting !

[@VadoVoodoo]

Marty T is another one too!

[@johnhhinton5473]

@@VadoVoodoo Check out Rainman Ray as well, excellent mechanic that can and does think outside the square!.

[@gtrplr778]

With your skills, any powered device is open for repair. Plus, you have the patience to work through someone else's failed efforts. This mower was a prime example, the engine, transmission and fuel system were ok. Now you have a very serviceable piece of equipment. Good job.

[@DismayingObservation]

Watching you fix these machines and living vicariously through you while doing so is immensely satisfying. Been doing it for quite some time. Anyway, another fantastic zero-cost save thanks to…THE STASH!

[@markrush5013]

great rebuild .enjoyed it very much. l think this machine would be a keeper. its a big chunky sturdy mower.

[@nightfr8667]

Boy I wish I lived close enough to go and buy it and pick it up! Live in South Carolina and yard tractors decks are gone within 3 year due to the Sand

[@gregdcross]

What makes me a fan of your videos where I look forward to a new one every Sunday? Well, the content and more importantly narrative. You are a natural in bringing in us, the viewer. It is as if we are in the garage with you and you are conferring with us. And the chuckles, funny comments and excitement when you get something running makes it more interesting. I hope you can keep the videos coming. Hmmmmm.... isn't there a KZbin Emmy of some sort for your type of videos? Should be and you should be rewarded with one.

[@nickhannaford3253]

Nice job 👍. Such a shame what’s happened to Sears. Even here in 🇬🇧 Craftsman gear made in the 🇺🇸was and is sought after. I feel they didn’t know what they had😢

[@Gutntagged]

i think your videos are the only ones i watch all the way...thx for the entertainment

[@oldoldpilgrim7898]

I began getting familiar with a similar Craftsman tractor the other day. These videos are helping tremendously. !

[@ncdave4]

YIPES.. I thought I had a lot of spare bolts and nuts.. you got me beat by a NH mile..

[@danpatterson8009]

Memories of mowing our big Ohio yard on Dad's 1960s Craftsman lawn tractor, spiraling from the outside in. Three speed manual, usually put it in second and left it there.

[@mickreid7153]

Great work Mustie! 🖖👍👊😊

[@mustie1]

spammer

[@bigpapapump8418]

I have the same tractor. It's a'94 model. AYP built it....same as a Husqvarna. The still made quality back then. Love that Kohler

[@thomashowlett8295]

I've never worked on a garden (lawn) tractor that still had the battery hold down still on it. I think it's the law that you must take it off and throw it away first thing. The second thing, chop up the factory wiring, and apply a few wire nuts and electrical tape everywhere. 😅

[@davidgriffiths2069]

I love to watch, even as a guy that can barely fix breakfast, it is great to see someone that knows what they are doing!!

[@troyrunyan249]

Great job, and a great old tractor!

[@eddiepetrick6222]

Thanks for the repeat edit for us forgetful folks.

[@johnhudson333]

Another great start to my Sunday! I wish I had a stash like yours 😀

[@artemartem1134]

Hey Mustie not sure if this is going to get buried in the comments or if you'll see it, but those transmissions are user serviceable. You can get the filters from Amazon, Ebay, or even from Hydro-Gear themselves. It's kindof a bitch to refill them cause you have to go through the vent port on the top, but you probably have a good funnel(I didn't). They get refilled with 20w-50 motor oil. There should be a sight glass on one side or on the front under the tractor. Hydro-Gear support is also amazing and will answer any questions you have as well as email you full parts breakdowns and exploded diagrams for the transmission. I highly recommend doing a service on it, as it's probably never been done in it's life and it will quiet the transmission considerably.

[@lincolnlandpicker]

Love them old Craftsman. Last forever !! I have fixed up dozens of them and resold for decent money. Especially with how high priced lawnmowers are today.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Mustie1 on getting the FREE Craftsman Garden mower to run great. 3 way hitch was use for a Tiller..

[@user-kq4vu6ij4h]

this tractor looks identical to one i have. That hitch is called a sleeve hitch. I have several plows, discs and blades for mine. they have a heavy c channel as a hitch. just slips over the frame and held on with a hitch pin. Two lower bolts used to take slop out of it. sorry if this is already known. Just found this posting. now Ill go watch first part. Thanks for doing these. Manuals for most of these are still available.

[@raywilson800]

I love what you do. To me finding and reviving old tractors and mowers is just as noble as helping someone in need but I DO have a soft place in my heart for old iron.❤🐘🇺🇸

[@mustie1]

Thanks 👍

[@catfishgray3696]

GREAT JOB, TELL EVERYBODY HELLO...GREAT VIDEO...

[@waynerainey2606]

I have same mower, runs awesome but I got it free with no mower deck. I welded up a plow for the front and put a tow ball on the back and it’s usefull. Have to raise blade with an electric actuator. I’m going to sell or give it away as I got a John Deere side by side with heat full roof and a full blade setup on it for a good price. Love your videos……. Cheers

[@1SmittysGarage]

That yard tractor has plenty of life left. Awesome save!

[@jesus_perez_r]

Best Sunday mornings… coffee & Darrens (Mustie) videos 👌

[@walterchapman2884]

I've learned a lot watching your work and am still learning from you! Thank you

[@billrobertson9370]

I had that model of mower for years. I loved it. I even bought a rebuild kit for the motor because it started burning oil. I parked it outside 1 night. Someone decided that they wanted it😢. I still have the rebuild kit. 😅

[@gregjarvis3288]

That thing turned out great......long live the stash😀

[@YukonHawk1]

Another excellent Sunday morning video to go along with my cup of coffee. Thank you Mustie for saving another great machine.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Mustie 1 :) also yes that quieter machine for that Lawn Mower Tractor too also my uncle on his Sears had problem with Pivot on front wheels suspension what did put 2 washers on top bolt head back plus 2 in Center like did then 2 washers on front plus nut put one thick washer plus drill in thread above that 1/16 hole put draw pin farmer use in front washer on nut never had problems ever again! Also that big 50 inch cutting bed holy crow and Seat you enjoy if get one Mustie plus others enjoy get a 2022 year Troy Built type one you enjoy lots and very comfortable to even have back problems help for smooth ride! How I know because I have Troy Built and very queit Mower sounds to great exhaust system had nice muffler mellow it down !

[@snoopysrc]

Mustie1 that tractor is a beast awesome video

[@patjohnson3100]

Great job renewing this tractor. I really appreciate it when experience, knowledge and some ingenuity bring back to life a basically solid piece of equipment. The previous owner needs to be reminded of that old saying "waste not, want not."

[@jeffstanfield5070]

I just gave that exact same tractor to a friend because the mower deck was just getting worn out. I used that mower for 24 years before I bought a new one. Motor still ran like new.

[@DrewToner]

And, choked up a bit to much LOL. Only on a lawnmower can 3/8" be considered an air gap! Like I said before, with the stash you have, it could be a very lucrative business!! It would be cool to just fix up this stuff all day long and resell it!

[@novavroomvroom3435]

The MUSTIE1 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN SERIES...!!! The fast forward while riding the mower was awesome...!!!!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Suggestion... When dumping a pail of misc. fasteners onto a floor/ tabletop. Lay down a large towel or tarp remnant first.. then empty pail onto the chosen fabric. This will allow you to bunch up the fabric into a funnel- like shape and pour the fasteners back into the pail. Hope this is of use to someone.

[@Thanny2000]

Good tip! Thanks

[@Manholmes]

Another one saved from the crusher! Love it.

[@goldbunny1973]

Absolutely love your videos. "Oil & Grease make great mechanics!" my Dad's Mechanic Tom Skeoch always used to say. First Gardener job I got for a lovely couple in Perthshire was acquired when their existent Gardener took their ride-on mower off the sloped lawns onto the gravel drive without raising the carriage. He bent the drive shaft. Oops. Presumably afraid he'd be fired, sued, or hit with a £1000+ Damages Bill the guy ran away!. One day I got too close to a chickenwire fence behind the boundary hedge, my employer's hedgecutter blades came to an instant stop, blades bent, I told him straight away, offered to replace it; He took the machine to Keltneyburn Blacksmiths who fixed it for us in no time, free of charge : ) I still feel so sorry for that man who fled. He must've been embarassed, and terrified of prosecution.

[@pinwizz69]

Darren is definitely the prime example of what Americans used to be like. Fix it, don't trash it. It's Really entertaining watching him working. I've been doing the my entire life since I was allowed to use my dad's tools. I regularly repurpose items to build what I need. Recently I used a couple of realy nice formica covered side boards for a pedistal bed and hardwood slats for it to build a nice 5 level shelf for our kitchen closet. I'm going to use a light maple stain on the slat wood which I used 2 side by side slats the turned out to be the same depth of the shelves with a grove between them that actually looks nice. My Bebita Wife Maria loved it.

[@mustie1]

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[@roger4375]

I learned a lot today, whether I’ll remember it all is another story. I enjoy the thinking process you apply. Fix one thing, then move to the next. Everything affects everything else and in the end, once it is all fixed, it all works. No better way for me to kickstart my Sunday morning.

[@tapper701]

Am one who is not mechanically inclined ... Appreciate someone who has the foresight & abilities to repair/salvage various types of machinery ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@mischef18]

And that they say is why ya don't throw things away. Been a great save bro. Safe travels

[@CallMeAllan]

Nice job, thanks for sharing

[@beakittelscherz5419]

It's really satisfying when the stash hord works out just fine 😀😀😀👍...

[@dougseaman8791]

What you are referring to as a three point hitch as someone in the first video mentioned is called a sleeve hitch. Designed by the Brinley company, they made a number of attachments that utilized this attaching mechanism. The sleeve is the part that you dropped a pin into. Mounting an attachment you simply hold the device up to the sleeve and as you did, drop the pin into the sleeve. Then tighten the two bolts against the attached device to keep it from swaying back and forth. The sleeve hitch was very commonly used on the very early Cub Cadets.

[@bitterdeputy900]

Oh man you really know your stuff IMPRESSIVE.

[@jimbo44cc13]

Correct, it's a sleeve hitch, have one on my Craftsman GT 5400

[@wildbill23c]

Just posted a comment with the current MTD version of the sleeve hitch, as well as links to several of the attachments for them. Although most of today's lawn tractors wouldn't be able to pull them, they just don't have the traction and ooommpphh.

[@Adamsadventures83]

Case/Ingersoll Case also used a sleeve hitch on their garden tractors. They had an actual 3pt hitch option as well

[@chip6225]

Your bigger real tractors such as my IH 1086 have a 3 point hitch. Mustie, I believe was just calling it what I would have called it as it performs a very similar function.

[@PedroGarcia-xq7un]

Outstanding work

[@vincentbyron7086]

Love all the Mustie stuff. Very therapeutic 😌

[@firekid1104]

I ran a box blade on the back if a garden tractor like this. great for gravel driveway repair or light grade work. works sweet!