Getting a 1990 Murray lawn tractor running

[@JohnBoysSmallEngineRepair]

Back when lawn tractors where still made to last, the newer ones only last a few years, glad to see another one brought back

[@ballhammerindustries]

Agreed, I've worked on tractors that were just a few years old that had deteriorated very quickly

[@frios011]

Those older Murray’s were actually pretty cool, and decently built.

[@ballhammerindustries]

I think they're pretty cool too, Thanks for watching!

[@dadskrej5226]

In the end, it sounds like its running rich. The old plugs verified it, being severely carboned up. The carb could use a complete rebuild. Good job on the starter!

[@philliphall5198]

I agree and probably best to pull head and clean carbon off before it hurts piston

[@ballhammerindustries]

I agree, there might have been an air bleed or an issue with one of the mixture circuits that wasn't letting enough air in. I normally pull off carbs and clean them even if I don't think they need it, but I just wasn't feeling it on this machine! Thanks for watching!

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

U have the Perfect voice and persona to do these good videos. Id love to see u make more on a regular basis. Ill DEFINITELY MOST DEFINITELY WATCH EVERYONE U MAKE. PLEASE 🙏 CONSIDER

[@ballhammerindustries]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words! I'm actively working on new videos! I should have more very soon!

[@Don_ECHOguy]

Great looking tractor in real nice shape. That was an easy straight forward starter fix too... I have a couple of Murray's as well

[@philliphall5198]

They will be running when we’re dead and gone For real. 😊

[@ballhammerindustries]

They seem to be good tractors, and yes I'm glad the starter was a cheap and easy fix! Thanks for watching!

[@darrelldubree9658]

Love your videos, simple and real :) Thank you for sharing :)

[@ballhammerindustries]

Thanks Darrell! I have a couple more I'm working on this fall, one should be up in the next few days!

[@philliphall5198]

Good looking old mower That’s what I like to have and rebuild it completely They will outlast any thing maded today

[@ballhammerindustries]

I agree, I like the older stuff too!

[@stuffandsuchyeah5182]

I just got a very similar mower but 40 inch deck for free. Same front lights. Model number 40601B.

[@ballhammerindustries]

Nice score!

[@philliphall5198]

I bought a new one then and it’s still my best ride, same as this one

[@ballhammerindustries]

They definitely don't build them like they used to!

[@MarkMeadows90]

Love those old red Murrays

[@ballhammerindustries]

They do have a certain style to them don't they!

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Hey man i just found ur channel and i really like it A LOT. ID LOVE TO SEE MORE A LOT MORE VIDEOS FROM U. PLEASE CONSIDER IF U CAN MAKE IT WORK WITH TIME CONSTRAINTS. THANKS MAN

[@ballhammerindustries]

Thanks again for the kind words, there is more coming! I appreciate it

[@williamstraughan2949]

these were the best mowers in the 90.s

[@ballhammerindustries]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianeastman3547]

I recommend the non ethanol pump gas ⛽ from SUNOCO

[@ballhammerindustries]

I do use non ethanol gas from Holiday, we don't have a Sunoco around here

[@prestongeyer4689]

Exallant video I love murry tractors

[@ballhammerindustries]

Thanks for watching!

[@philliphall5198]

Dang I hate the cold weather 😢 Makes my old back hurt

[@ballhammerindustries]

We've had a decent fall so far in northern MN but it was cold this morning, get ready for it!

[@johnnyconley9419]

I have a 1987 Model. It runs but carburetor started leaking. They don't make parts for this model any longer.

[@ballhammerindustries]

It's a shame they don't keep up with parts production, but I understand at some point it's not economically feasible to continue. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@d44ion77]

I see there's a hole on the seat i recommend using duct tape (i used duct tape on my 1990 murray lawn mower seat)

[@ballhammerindustries]

Thanks for the tip!

[@LarryCassar]

I have one just like that except mine is an oil leaker

[@philliphall5198]

Fix it this winter while you don’t need it

[@ballhammerindustries]

Luckily this one didn't leak oil!

[@LarryCassar]

All right then do you know where I can get an oil seal by The Fill tube

[@ellasfella1205]

what model number is that one those are good machines i had one back in 94 i would like to get another one

[@ballhammerindustries]

Sorry I can't look up the model number, I've since sold this tractor. Thanks for watching!

[@RayHolt-v6y]

Ho do you put the belt on Murray 17,5 hp 42inch cut model no 313707 type0126-ei?

[@ballhammerindustries]

I have no idea! But thanks for watching my video!

[@LarryCassar]

That one has a fuel pump because I only have the 12 horsepower

[@ballhammerindustries]

I did end up finding the fuel pump. Thanks for watching!

[@cindyrapert1469]

Would it be possible that you send the make and model number? Its under the seat. I have the same one but you can't read it and I need a new carb

[@courtneythirakoune1867]

I have the same one as well it’s Model number 40541x998. Happy to send the pic

[@philliphall5198]

Did you find it ???

[@ballhammerindustries]

I did get rid of this machine and I looked back and I don't have any pictures of the make and model, sorry! But thank you for watching!

[@stuffandsuchyeah5182]

It’s 40601B, I just picked one up.

[@ronniehall1520]

Adjust the valves

[@ballhammerindustries]

Thanks for the tip!

[@faatmofo]

Hey bud I had a question for ya about one of your other videos but I dunno how you’re supposed to get ahold of someone on here…wanted to know what the tooth count was on the gear reduction setup ya have

[@ballhammerindustries]

Hello, the drive gear on the motor is 11T and goes to a 72T on the jack shaft, the other side of the jack shaft has a 15T and the final drive shaft has another 72T. Let me know if you have any other questions, I enabled comments on the original video. Thanks!

[@jophillips2868]

Sounds tearable

[@Coonotafoo]

It sounds pretty much like a lawn mower. Before I upgraded due to necessity, I used to have a 2015 Poulan Riding with a 12.5 hp engine. It pretty much sounded identical to the engine in the Murray.

[@ballhammerindustries]

It definitely wasn't running as well as I would have liked. Thanks for watching!

[@deanyanko3326]

sounds like metalic friction somewhere or else the sound pickup ain.t great.