HOW TO TAKE APART A PREDATOR 212cc ENGINE (For Sanding & Paint)

[@apexiumim2741]

10K turf to cut, pool to clean, garage kept spotless, multi projects going on, video editing, full time wife, etc. I honestly don’t know where you find the time buddy 😂😂😂 Nice project!

[@GarageGear]

@@apexiumim2741 I don’t know either my friend! But this snowblower is gonna look cool! 👍thanks for watching apex!

[@The_Mace]

2:20 - Looks like somebody needs to invest in some ratcheting combination wrenches... 🤣

[@GarageGear]

@@The_Mace might be that time lol! I walk right by them at Home Depot and everywhere else and never think, “ I should buy that!” If I make it big on KZbin someday I’ll grab a set lol😂👍

[@jaybooth4815]

Another fun episode JB! I cringed watching you remove the pull starter…😂 Those springs can jump out and never be found. You keeping that decal on the starter coil cover? Definitely enjoying this re-paint. Looking forward to the next episode. Enjoy the week my friend! Cheers!

[@GarageGear]

Those springs can be a nightmare to put back. The recoils sticker is going to be sand blasted off. She’s off to sandblasting today! We’ll see how she turns out next week! Have a good weekend my friend!

[@jaybooth4815]

⁠I’ll try JB…watch the 3 grandsons pretty much all day. I’ll have my work cut out for me! Enjoy the weekend!

[@GarageGear]

@@jaybooth4815 got it! You’re gonna be busy! You’re gonna need a stiff drink later lol

[@jaybooth4815]

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[@swampyankee72]

I think the retro look is going to be awesome!

[@GarageGear]

@@swampyankee72 hey swampy I think the engine is going to be one of the coolest parts. With a few parts orange it’s gonna look really sharp! 👍 stay tuned!

[@donwilliams5841]

Were the old Ariens white or an off white. My dad had won in the 60s and I remember it being orange and off white. Sorta like a cream color....just my thoughts. Enjoy your videos. Flipping a few mowers in my spare time being retired. Made a few bucks. Learned a lot watching yours and other KZbinrs.... Can't wait to see the finished production...

[@GarageGear]

@@donwilliams5841 you may be right about the cream white but I’m going to go with a glossy bright white! It’s gonna pop! Awesome my friend! Stay tuned! 👍

[@donwilliams5841]

@@GarageGear should look awesome 👌

[@ScottAllison-jf4ke]

Recreational white like a propane tank.

[@johnbelliveau4704]

Keep them coming buddy, great way to start my day. Have a great weekend. BeWell!!

[@GarageGear]

@@johnbelliveau4704 you got it John! Off to sandblasting now! We’ll see how she turns out!

[@pit4955]

Great vid, love your presentations very brief and informative, A+ on sense of humor. Hope the engine works out for you heard much on crankshaft problems. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@GarageGear]

@@pit4955 hey pit! Appreciate the positive feedback! No issues to report on mine. Been working great for a while now.

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Perhaps replacing the steel bolts with stainless steel bolts would help the long range aesthetics of the machine... I started doing that on things like my touring bicycles' racks and fenders about 14 years ago. Then I kept the trend going on various outdoor power equipment. It has made maintenance easier too as I have fewer frozen bolts (when combined with anti seize).

[@GarageGear]

Good idea my friend! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@alexperkins97]

In NJ you can’t get ethanol free gas for my Honda mower, echo weedwacker, Husqvarna blower, Troy bilt snowblower, or chainsaw. Should I buy trufuel from Lowe’s? Or regular gasoline and add sta-bil? Or buy premium gas and add sta-bil?

[@GarageGear]

@@alexperkins97 kind of a tough one. I would look into the trufuel Alex.

[@ecttreker9816]

Great trick for holding that spring in place. 👍👍

[@GarageGear]

@@ecttreker9816 it’s saving me a huge headache! lol! Thanks for watching ECT!

[@ecttreker9816]

@@GarageGear yup, I had that huge headache many years ago when I was about 13. Haven't happened a second time.e though.......learn from your mistakes hold thru again.

[@GarageGear]

@@ecttreker9816 yeah, it saves you a ton of time if you don’t know how to recoil it

[@smallblock412]

This will be the best looking predator out there when completed. 👍

[@GarageGear]

@@smallblock412 just wait til you see how she matches up to the rest of the snowblower! Stay tuned Smallblock!

[@joebarzo9935]

the snowblower whisperer! loved this friend!

[@GarageGear]

@@joebarzo9935 lol I think we just came up with the new channel name Joe! Have a great rest of your week my friend!

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

I’m honestly surprised you were able to swap a Predator onto this. A lot of these old snowblowers used a dual pulley design and the engine would have two shafts coming out of it to operate them.

[@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things]

That’s what I dislike about my old 90’s MTD the old 5 horse has 2 shafts and it causes to much work needed to be done to predator swap it. The old 5hp tecumseh is old and underpowered now. I’m looking at models with a 8 or 10 horsepower tecumseh on them because my old 5 always starts really nice.

[@GarageGear]

@@TecumsehRulesbcserk hey BCSERK! I know the older 5hp tecumseh engines had the dual pulley. Bought one by mistake a while back.😡 the engines with higher hp seemed to have only one. Mine was a 7hp I believe and a direct swap.👍 I checked it before I bought it.

[@DBondarevsky]

Hello JB! You didn't think to install a PTFE sheet on the inside of the case? For the part that is around the impeller. This will sharply reduce the load and will increase the speed.

[@GarageGear]

@@DBondarevsky I gave that a little thought but I’m interested to see how this whole repaint turns out first. We’ll see if things need to be added on.

[@Salmomlox]

Awesome job, JB 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GarageGear]

@@Salmomlox thanks salmomlox! Plenty more coming your way on this old gal!

[@robertmailhos8159]

That muffler cover should be painted like you Said because of the rust that will be doing it on the metal

[@GarageGear]

@@robertmailhos8159 I think it the muffler will look cool in silver with the rest of the engine white. I found high temp primer for it but can’t find a silver high temp paint! The hunt is on!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@GarageGear there is a high temp muffler paint called v h t I've used it on my craftsman gt tractor muffler and the mufflers on my craftsman ys 4500 and the muffler on my poulan XT mower it's a great paint 🎨 for that application

[@GarageGear]

@@robertmailhos8159 good to know! Thanks for sharing this Robert!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@GarageGear you are welcome @GarageGear

[@liljoeii6091]

Can't wait to see it all painted up thank you for the video

[@GarageGear]

@@liljoeii6091 me too! Thanks for watching Joe!

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Looks fun! ima go work on something! LOL

[@GarageGear]

@@BigDaddysGarage what projects you got going on lately?

[@BigDaddysGarage]

@@GarageGear A craftsman mower from the side of the road. and a "weed eater" edger saved from the dumpster at work.

[@GarageGear]

@@BigDaddysGarage double score! Have fun my friend!

[@ChuckP25.]

Hey JB - Nice video. Good details. Thumbs up from Iowa. Peace.

[@GarageGear]

@@ChuckP25. hey Chuck! You get a thumbs up 👍 for being a cool fan! Appreciate you bud!

[@jayrichman6266]

Hey JB, I bought a 1973 Ariens with a 6.5 HP Greyhound engine on it, just to tinker with. Do you know how the parts on the Greyhound match up with the Predator? Thanks!

[@GarageGear]

@@jayrichman6266 hey Jay not sure! If you can find some specs on those old engines like mounting bolt dimensions for example that would help. I imagine you could always buy an engine, see if it fits and take it back if it doesn’t.

[@hdfsfjhfkalsjfhlsaj]

How are the 212's holding up after a few years?

[@GarageGear]

@@hdfsfjhfkalsjfhlsaj been great no issues whatsoever! Used a few of them on different machines over the years and all have worked perfectly!