Rare Vintage 1950s Homelite Generator - Will It Run and Make Power Again?

[@jcondon1]

Here are some other Vintage Homelite Generator video links that you might like: @Mustie1 Homelite Video 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2rJi4Rnmt-DbbM Video 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3STl5x6mrZpmJI Video 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGObg6mvnqmVq6c @SmallEngineMechanic Homelite Video 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqXWgYiLmsypirM Video 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqnaKibab2fe6s

[@YukonHawk1]

Mustie1 is the man!

[@XPFTP]

not sure if u knew or know.. but lil hint on soldering.... heat the object up. then remove flame and touch with solder. dont heat the solder as it turn into a cold solder joint. you had flame on solder and tube same time. no no no.. just tossin it out there.

[@craigtegeler4677]

The Eastern Bloc of Germany as in the East German Army was very big on 2 stroke engines powering their generators, brands like Sachs back in the 40's and 50's. But now I wonder whether the U.S. Army may have had any contracts with Homelite back in those times. I do know that the U.S. Army perhaps may have made purchases of Homelite chainsaws from time to time on some local purchases, back when I served. Perhaps there may have been some military applications with the use of small generator types for non-critical use cases but I surely don't know for sure! That may further help finding a manual for that little heavy bugger!

[@craigtegeler4677]

The Fuel Filler Cap is supposed to be utilized to measure the amount of oil to be mixed with the gas and the ratio mix is really oddball compared to today's standard so James, you will need to confirm the proper ratio mix in order to protect the engine! It may be about 16:1 or 10:1 using just a standard 30 weight old non-detergent oil but HELL, I do not know nor can I tell you for sure!!!! I just don't know, so WARNING!!!

[@StevenEverett7]

I've been watching Mustie for many years. As YukonHawk1 said, He's the man! Thanks for the reference to him.

[@michaelnichols8633]

My wife always asks why I watch this type of video and I always say "to learn something". Mr. James you are truly a genius!

[@EdDe-n4e]

I think if you are learning something new everyday and you actually want to, you probably don't have dementia!

[@Joe-S-AK.andID.]

Fuel filter "bushing" looked to be an electrical grommet and if so the rubber swelled from the gas. Next time you tear it down you might want to use fuel safe rubber - possibly a slit and custom fitted fuel line to replace the swelling rubber grommet. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED how your tenacity brought this baby back from the grave. Hats Off to you!

[@anthonysummy6944]

Also, for the record, I love the long video. Don't listen to those people telling you to break up your videos.

[@EdDe-n4e]

They can temporarily speed up the video by holding the top of your cell phone screen.

[@benbohannon]

You, sir, are a very patient man… and likely an awesome dad.

[@jesterr7133]

This one is definitely one to hold on to. It has to be the rarest machine you have repaired on the channel. It is beyond cool.

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@klaasbloem]

Agreed!

[@TheGrimReaper1]

And I fourth that,😀 without doubt the generator is worth every dollar and hour you spend on it . How anybody could be so daft as to take this to the tip is beyond my comprehension, they could only be short space.this should be in a museum .kind regards from England .

[@blackIce504]

not to mention they don't build them like they used to, just the other day i fired up my old PIII-500 and with not even a fight it just went into windows xp.

[@dxradio33]

Jim, maybe someone has mentioned this already but in the case it has not been mentioned here we go. That grommet that you used for the outside of the fuel filter is not fuel proof and will turn to mush in a very short period of time. I totally enjoyed the entire process of bringing this guy back to life and I am addicted to the channel. Thanks for all you do, as I have learned a ton from these videos you produce.

[@docsav1331]

I’m retired and fast approaching the end of life. Just watching videos like this one echo the saying “old but not obsolete”. Thanks, James, for making me feel young again!

[@shadetreemech290]

God bless you sir.

[@chadpilled7913]

Hi brother, hope you are thinking about eternity. If you have not I would repent and make peace with your Lord. Ask for forgiveness for all you have done. Hope to see you on the other side.

[@WildWildWeasel]

Like that one Slipknot song from 2018 says "old does not mean dead, new does not mean best"

[@EdDe-n4e]

Stop thinking that way! If you learned anything from this video, it would be that even old things can can be made to function well. Most medical doctors only treat the symptoms with pills. You should take the lesson from James find the cause of the symptom and fix that. It could be just simply a change of diet.More green leafy vegetables to increase nitric oxide which improves blood flow. The main key to good health!

[@cliffordreynolds1835]

I admire your perseverance with the fuel tank! Its oddly satisfying to see the goop come out, and see the tank get clean inside.

[@curtsheriradel2049]

Never did I think that the tank would clean up, great job 👍

[@jamesschenk1963]

Your commitments paid off you got that old machine running a lot better good job

[@papawheelie5835]

Astonishingly clean power output! I would never have expected that. In fact, probably the cleanest sine wave of any machine you've featured so far! What a sweet old unit. One to be proud of, that's for sure!

[@motorjock0478]

I was about to say the same thing. They don't make anything today that can stand-up to the output sinewave on this unit. Excellent. I bet if you reached out to Homelite, they might pay a nice price for a generator this old, and in perfect working order, or you could surely take a decent tax write-off if you donate it.

[@deepsleep7822]

@papa: agreed. I was really impressed with that sine wave.

[@andreasu.3546]

@@motorjock0478 2.2% THD is fine for all purposes but not outstandingly good. In a recent video, James fixed a Honda inverter model that came out at 0.2% THD.

[@CrimeVid]

WD-40 is mostly Parraffin, so it ought to be good at removing oil residues !

[@wolakota01]

I am so freaking impressed with your work. Not only do you bring a huge understanding about engines, but your creativity in solving problems surely puts you in the league of being an artist! What an amazing piece of work and I’m not even at the end of the video. What patience! Thank you.

[@ralphparks8654]

Wow, what a journey with an outcome that none of us would have even hoped for at the outset. Well done.

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@donwp]

Kudos to Stanley for providing you (and us) such a cool project.

[@lot27a]

This is next level stuff right here. Someone has to explain how this antique has such clean power unmatched by it's modern non-inverter brethren. I doubt many will ever run into a tank mess like that but it's nice to know there are solutions. What an example of how things were made to last way back in the day. It's a museum piece. As always, great job James!

[@videodistro]

Perhaps because of the much higher RPM. There are more changes in sampling the polarity, as it were, so the wave is better defined. I'm pretty sure the RPM was much higher than 3600. Perhaps double?

[@GannDolph]

The two stroke would have smoother torque under load with it firing every stroke instead of every other. I imagine that probably helps a lot.

[@robertbackhaus8911]

@@videodistro It is possible to have a slower RPM - you could wind a 2-pole generator and run it at 1800 RPM - but you can't have it running faster. 3600 RPM is 60 per second, and you can't make a generator create half a cycle per revolution! But the fact that it is a two stroke, and has one power stroke per revolution (instead of one power stroke per two revolutions with a four-stroke engine would be helping. They could even have done tricks like making the poles asymmetrical to counteract the speed variations.

[@uploadJ]

@@videodistro At 1:02:10 in the video the nameplate says 3600 RPM ... robertbackhaus8911 has it right too! Cheers.

[@1mrstench]

Besides being a two stroke, i think the rotor is larger and heavier than modern day cheap crap. The greater rotating mass smooth out deviations in angular speed of the engine between strokes.

[@L1mJahey]

There once was a Homelite old, Whose engine sputtered and strolled. With fuel problems and grime, It ran out of its prime, Till a repairman's skill took hold. With tools and a careful hand, He tackled the problems so grand. He cleaned out the tank, Fixed each worn-out rank, Now it hums like it's back on the strand! So cheers to the man with the knack, Who brought life to the old engine's track. From dirt and fuel strife, To a renewed lease on life, He revived the Homelite, no lack!

[@krz8888888]

This one's a beauty! looks like it is in real nice condition under the crud

[@johnjoesdeli]

Fascinated by the simplicity of the carburetor.

[@kevinwoodey5978]

Nice, I love seeing old engines braught back to life, as in my oppinion they are some of the best made machines you can get.

[@pauljefferies9087]

Your work on this generator is very very impressive. I would never have bet that the gas tank would clean up that well. Impressive. Great little gadget to bend those brass tubes as well.

[@tymhewett5334]

Unbelievably hilarious 2 hours couldn't tear my self away . And James plays it straight . Give the man an Oscar.

[@EdDe-n4e]

As I mentioned in another post, you are a smart guy, before tightening the strain relief on the socket, you pushed some extra wire into it to alleviate any stress on the wires.

[@richardbuzby2939]

James, we had several of these Homelite generators and smoke ejectors in the Fire Dept I joined back in the 70s. They were old then but you couldn't kill them. We had one larger unit that was truck mounted and had a larger engine and larger generator on it. I believe that one was a 4kw. We ran large incandescent flood lights and / or electric smoke ejector fans with it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane with this post!

[@stephenrankin2078]

Hired in 75 We had the same unit and matching pump. Never failed to start

[@reallydonotdo]

👏👏👏 Nothing more satisfying than resurrecting something that was written off. Well done!

[@simplyconnected]

Nice work. Let me add: It takes quite a bit of arcing to form that carbon film on slip rings (or commutator segments) NEVER sand it off. Carbon from brushes is a heat resistant lubricant that impregnates the copper rings. If the carbon isn't there, the brushes will arc more to restore it. That also wears the brushes sooner. The only time we dress rings or segments is when they cup, taper, or become egg-shaped. Those faults come from brushes that are too short or if the brush hangs up in the holder (which is why spring pressure pushes them down). - Dave

[@juanferreira5931]

Always learn something new, even at 67. Thanks, Dave.

[@simplyconnected]

You're welcome. I'm an Industrial Electrician from Ford Motor (Dearborn) where we make steel. The motors are 250VDC and we re-brush every Monday. We replace nearly half the brushes but no more on any motor. 'Bedding in' is crucial for brushes and commutator longevity. We do hundreds of brushes every week with teams of electricians. These motors cannot be down for long.

[@Demoralized88]

@@simplyconnected Why DC brushed Motors instead of Brushless AC/DC? Is it simply a matter of replacement costing too much or are the brushed motors more efficient or some other reason?

[@BlueSpark-vy3fd]

You are so meticulous with the details, thats why your videos are such a joy to watch. Clear dialogue and superb photography just make it complete. 👍👍👍

[@tuneophilegym]

What an amazing feat to restore a gem from times past! I knew that gas tank was way past recovery. Just proves how crucial your patience and ingenuity pays huge dividends!!!!! Kudos to you James!! Jimbo from Southeast Texas

[@kiplandingham322]

Fantastic. I love seeing vintage stuff brought back to life.

[@dennisbrantley6925]

What a great save from the scraper. It makes cleaner power than a brand new one, with a THD below 5%. That's a nice little generator you have now. Good work.

[@rancelynch6514]

You are one of the best electrical & mechanical generator engineers going…..I’m totally blown away!

[@old-n-still-runnin1597]

WOW! Watching this video took me back to my childhood at our fishing camp on Grand Bayou!! You couldn't stay outside at night because the mosquitos would eat you alive. In the evening my dad and uncle would crank up the Homelite generator and run an attic fan, a radio and a light or two. We always said that the smoke from the generator killed the mosquitos. My dad and uncle had rigged up a jerry can to the generator to extend the run time. Great post!

[@jotunofficial]

This is the pinnacle of this channel for me. Such an awesome restoration and process to watch. Thank you James!

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@carolchandler1753]

I agree. I so admire James’ patience and ingenuity. Great job!

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I love the fact that it took two guys to lift this bulletproof old generator. For those of us who grew up with machines made this well, it is gratifying to see someone appreciate their value and bring them back to life, particularly in light of all of the dubius junk that is currently being schlepped over from China.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Yes, China produces a lot of junk, because that's what the market wants. The Chinese are perfectly capable of manufacturing quality goods but Walmart shoppers wouldn't be willing to pay the prices. I recently serviced a Chinese-made $300 Champion 3.0 kW generator for a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. It was better than I had expected. However, there are no parts available so it's basically a throw-away. My friend has used it quite a bit for the last ten years. Not bad, and the price was unbeatable. These days everyone can afford their own back-up generator.

[@johnnybgoode6466]

Hi James , well I guess everyone is astonished by the repair on the generator. I am so pleased that you managed to get a hold of it rather than just anybody. It definitely needs to be in a museum of technology. You really appreciate how well things were designed and built way back then.... thanks for the great video. Take care.

[@BBDragon66]

I have an old generator that my Grandfather bought in the early 60's that I may try to revive after watching this. Thanks for the show!!

[@mz10713]

You just had to challenge yourself. What a time piece, to say they don't make them that way anymore is an understatement. Awesome episode and great work overcoming a serious parts availability problem.

[@bill8by5]

Awesome!!! You did an excellent job prosecuting and addressing all of the anomalies discovered this glorious old machine. I remember 1956 and my uncle had one.

[@ron827]

Excellent restoration of the carb and tank. When you strap a tank to a wheel for cleaning, put a small block of wood under one side so the tank oscillates as it turns which will help the nuts and bolts reach all parts of the interior. The varnish in the tank appeared to have protected the metal. GREAT job as usual.

[@zarathustra2k23]

What a little star of a machine! That sine wave was immaculate! And the way the tank came back from the state it was in - nothing short of miraculous! I do so love to watch Mr. Condon's uploads; thoughtful, engrossing & educational - and also very soothing after a hard day's work. Thank you for your time & expertise, sir!

[@brucemorton13]

Amazing. AND, it just looks so much cooler than modern generators. VERY WELL DONE, lad.

[@neildidit]

The fact that it only took 2 weeks to accomplish seems pretty good. 👍 I'm looking forward to seeing it drive again.

[@oliverscratch]

What a sweet old lady! I love how she sounds. That bubble lift style pumping system is quite common in aquarium filtration systems, especially older and cheaper ones. BTW, the round lid you were lifting to prime the bowl has an important safety function: In case of a backfire it opens to keep the flame from reaching the fuel tank. Great job, thanks for sharing.

[@davidmonteil6340]

Wow!!! That was one caked on filthy tank James! Decades of old gas can definitely reek havoc. You are one of the most patient people I have ever seen on repairs like this James, and now it's alive and producing surprisingly clean power. I would enjoy seeing it running again after you get it running reliably. It is a gem of American craftmanship. I think I'll pop some popcorn the next time you work on very vintage machines, as it is quite interesting and you take all the time and energy to fix stuff in stride. You remind me of the artist Bob Ross and your art is fixing motorized equipment and our canvas is the video! Definitely sharing this one and thank you for your willingness to share it with us!

[@stephenmerrin9442]

Really enjoyed it. Old school stuff was made to last.

[@MattAspira]

One can clearly tell how much time and effort you put into keeping reliable old tech in good working shape. A very dedicated refurbisher though you have a lot of skills to share. :3

[@billhennie]

that was a great video. James, your perseverance with this old model is to be commended.

[@Ranger670]

Great safety message about CO and having a fire extinguisher on hand James. Thanks for the reminder.

[@paulsullivan6392]

Thanks for bringing us along on this journey. Great idea with the paint stripper to clean the tank. Very impressed with the great sine wave and low H.D. on a 70+ year old design. Oh...and the carb repair was outstanding. Well done sir....well done.

[@mickwolf1077]

i would have messed up the factory paint for sure with the paint stripper going in and out, James clearly takes pride in his work and is forward thinking.

[@bryandowdey1779]

This was a most interesting restoration of an antique generator. Your expertise, patience and skill are very impressive.

[@additudeobx]

That was an awesome restoration. I think it should go in the James Condon Museum of antique power generators or maybe Homelite might like to have it. That sine wave and HD was amazing.

[@jcondon1]

It puts most newer generators to shame.

[@johncourtneidge]

@@jcondon1 yes!

[@Bunk599]

It puts newer machines to shame in many respects. Good engineering and stylish design....rare qualities in this day and age.@@jcondon1

[@TheGrimReaper1]

@@jcondon1Absolutely,it’s a wonderful find, anyone who would dispose of this must have no conscience,or as thick as two short planks,one or the other. All it takes is someone like yourself (or Marty T )to get a grip of it. Just want to further add I must not forget the guy with the Aberdeen Angus cows who fixed his telescopic man lifter and built the new porch, I just forget his handle but he is good as well . All the best from England.

[@supermrt]

Thanks for the reminder to go do something after sitting here watching you for 2 hours! it's just so captivating that I loose track of time.

[@FarmCraft101]

I would check on that bushing after it's been exposed to fuel for a week or 2 and make sure it's fuel compatible. Some rubbers are going to break down with prolonged hydrocarbon exposure. Impressive THD on that thing! Why is it so much better than a modern machine? Nice color on that old beast too. Reminds me of working on my Johnson... ;-)

[@jcondon1]

The bushing looked like it was starting to fail after only a few days in fuel. Will have to come up with a better solution. The THD was surprising, but not completely unexpected. Multi cylinder engine typically have lower THD due to more power strokes (less cavitation). A single cylinder two stoke runs smoother then a 4 stroke because every stoke is a power stroke. Loved seeing your Johnson spring to life! Enjoying your dam construction series. A lot of hard work.

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

I'm disappointed that you didn't mention how clean those NUTS must of been . You know , the one,s from the gas tank.

[@czaxsbaxs]

James, yours now is my go to channel. most favorably impressed with your skill set, patience and delivery. your parents must be mighty proud. thanks for all you do,

[@lesleyshaw8192]

Amazing job and testament to the original manufacture of the generator, they certainly built it to last even the paint work was like new. The care you gave the old machine was lovely to see.

[@vinniejohns7895]

How many times have I watched your solutions to little tasks & problems & said to myself...."Why didn't I ever think of that ??" Brilliant, ingenious and a pleasure to watch. Not to mention really educational.

[@PeterHynes]

James, another brilliant video - the carb analysis and rebuild was excellent. I was truly amazed by the low THD and the beautifully smooth power curve - fascinating to compare to the other more modern machines - reminds me that modern generator designers stand on the shoulders of giants. The build quality of the machine also looked extremely high - as my dad used to say, (and as I now say..), sadly, they don't build them like that anymore! Anyway - great job yet again - it has been the most enjoyable two hours of my week!

[@mikeburton7077]

I am Impressed with the conscientious way you work ,good job done!

[@martinflanagan2506]

Amazing repair James your patience is second to none ,to start on the first pull is fantastic. 0:31

[@billhartsfield424]

The best repair you have ever done ! Well done ! I am impressed beyond words !

[@williampugh6699]

I wouldn’t have given you a plug nickel for that fuel tank. Great job. Interesting machine.

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

I think you mean a "plugged" nickel, as in, a nickel which has had a hole shot through it. 😆 Anyway, you and me, both. But it came back nicely.

[@williampugh6699]

@@melkiorwiseman5234 No I meant plug nickel.

[@zarathustra2k23]

​@@williampugh6699​@melkiorwiseman5234 He's correct, Melkior. News to me too, but both are acceptable usage.

[@aatesser]

I just got to say; 2:03:13 FANTASTIC indeed ! What a great accomplishment and craftsmanship

[@jernejloknar8011]

I am EXTREMELY happy that you did not skip all the steps, mess and problems with showing how the tank was cleaned. Frustration, thought process and various approaches at cleaning it are important to show - this is how we learn. Thank you.

[@aleblanc3547]

Thanks for the shout out on Darren’s and Mikes channels. I’ve following them for years and they are definitely both your equals.

[@dolvaran]

An amazing vintage bit of kit - lovely to see it come back to life. And that output - so much cleaner than most modern equipment! Well done for your tenacity on that tank. A few thoughts/suggestions: 1. You might want to try heavier shrapnel for cleaning tanks - keep a collection of 3/4" nuts perhaps? 2. I think I saw a line of muck in the back of the tank at the bottom? Right along the bottom corner/seam where the sidewall meets the floor? 3. When soldering pieces like that pipe with a torch, it is better to heat the workpiece, and then remove the torch and use the heat of the part to melt the solder. That way the torch doesn't blow off the solder.

[@videodistro]

All of these. 1. Yes, heavier and less liquid to tha slows down their motion. You really need little to no liquid. 2. Yep. The corners really hung on to the gunk. And use gas to dissolve and clean it. The others are also flammable, so just use caution. 3. Right on. Don't flame the solder. That does not make a bond. Heat the pipes and let the solder and flux flow! I think you nailed the additional points of an otherwise great video by Janes.

[@hillbilly3366]

That was darned impressive! Sir you are a true craftsman! You have resurrected the dead. I stand in awe. I love detailed intricate work. GREAT JOB!

[@joekaspar8004]

One of coolest machines you've worked on !

[@mattdomenic4814]

What a classic! I could hear the groans from the neighbors at the campground back in the day when that thing started up. Awesome effort and perseverance! It’s amazing that the crank seals held up after that many years.

[@frankwrogg2515]

Just when I thought your videos couldn't get any better, you deliver this one. Awesome, much appreciated you bringing us along.

[@danwerkman]

I have restored one about a year ago. Mine was a little older I think. Great little machine. Ran nicely for a while until the leather primer gave up. I will get back at it. Great that you saved this one.

[@rabk5702]

I enjoyed watching overcoming all the problems you had with this one and the solutions you came up with to fix and your patients with this homelite I'm sure no one else would be bothered with great video. 😁👍

[@tedheierman1181]

This is an amazing video. Bringing something like this back to life is just astonishing. The gas tank was horrible yet was able to be saved. Nothing like this exists today as that tank would have been completely trash.

[@FirstWizardZorander]

What an adventure! I was confident you could do it, and you surpassed my expectations! Very nice solutions with the fuel pump and filter

[@colingraham1065]

What a sweet old machine! Nice design touches, clean o/p and a properly designed exhaust silencer (muffler) which just purrs. Nice one James.

[@tristanschaper281]

That generator belongs in a museum. I'm so glad you saved it. I'm so amazed at how low the THD was and how clean the sine wave was. I wonder what makes that so clean on such an old machine. Awesome video!

[@prestonrenify]

Extremely impressive demo. Blown away by quality of sine wave. Kudos.....

[@benjaminleslie3155]

A two stroke generator what a gem!

[@goodness-mercy]

I found that exact engine/generator in a junk pile. I got it running and decided to weld up a mount to put the engine on my go-kart. I removed the flywheel and it started beautifully! Half-way around the go-kart track I saw "something" roll past me and out into the field. The engine had so much torque that it sheared off the crankshaft! Good job restoring that old, noisy engine.

[@martyb3783]

Wow very nice! This in my opinion is one of your best videos yet. The skill shown in both, your electromechanical work and your camera work is outstanding! Well done!

[@noelcastle3986]

Very impressed with that machine the two stroke engine ran pretty smoothly under load once again you show your skills in repairing that carburettor. The quality of the iron in the stator and rotor the generator probably runs in a flatter area of the Bh curve and maybe having a stationary field and a rotating power winding all make for a very low distortion output. It may have been designed for supplying valve era electronic devices requiring low harmonic distortion.

[@ddean4965]

As a helpful hint for how to bend soft metal tubes like the copper or brass tubes, fill them will fine sand, pack it in, tape the ends to hold it in and then do your bends. Once bent, remove tape and dump out sand. Has worked for me in the past.

[@FirstWizardZorander]

Oh, that's brilliant! I will remember this if I ever need to do something along those lines

[@fohdeesha]

Excellent tip

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

ya beat me to it! ive also seen a technique where a spring just larger than the o.d. of tube can prevent the expansion required for a kink to occur. much less likely to be on hand when needed than some sand though 👍

[@fromagefrizzbizz9377]

Another trick is to put the tubing gently in a vice and bend the tube parallel to the jaws (not perpendicular). This prevents the tubing flattening (rather like the notch on a tube bender) around the curve but it's very tricky to pull off.

[@pabloestafez6830]

​@@azza-in_this_day_and_ageplumbers used to use those springs back in the day my dad had a couple...3/4" and 1/2" ones....they went inside the pipe though not on the o.d

[@guzziwheeler]

A wistful look back at a time when things were built to last. Great job, James, an a very entertaining video. Cheers from Germany!

[@scottnyc6572]

Very impressive job!! This was one of your best ones so far. I noticed that starter pulley looks like it can also serve as a belt pulley to tandem other equipment.This type of generator would still fly off the shelves if sold today.

[@jerryhughes5380]

You and my dad would have gotten along great. He loved repairing gas engines and had a good working knowledge of electric motors.

[@mattiasjansson1565]

Enjoying every bit of that! Watching a multigenius at work, proves that the effort it takes to save old stuff is worth it!

[@jimthannum7151]

I was watching video on Homelite Generator and I have to tell how much I enjoy the videos as I always learn something, especially the techniques you use to accomplish the task at hand, that are useful for other repairs not just engines. Can't thank you enough for your great channel, so sent a Super Thanks.

[@AW-Services]

Wow, James. What a video and fabulous little generator. It almost looks like a little military communications generator. Such a perfectionist and dedicated person to saving antiques

[@gregorythomas333]

Surprisingly clean power...I would be proud to have that generator keep my going during an electrical outage! I have used a very fine sand inside a small copper pipe that I wanted to bend to keep it from crimping...works pretty well...might be an option for you in the future.

[@dcrickerson7611]

This has been so fun to watch! This is certainly one to hold on to. The tank cleaning was amazing! I truly learned a lot and the anticipation was killing me. You have the "patience of Job" and the tenacity of a pit bull. Thank you so much for all of your videos.

[@charleswooters]

Im so glad you figured out how it works. the era of the generator, the engineer was a genius.

[@christophermarshall5765]

Very clean power, & it runs really well. Great effort.

[@43mackmobile]

I like you are amazed at the quality and craftsmanship of this old rig, Homelite has always been a sign of excellence and your talent lends to that legacy, I thank you for your attention to detail and the wherewithal to stick to that background and breath life back into the generator.

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

To James Condon. I have been watching your videos for years now, and all are great. However, this one goes right to my #1. That is not just a generator, it's a work of true American workmanship.

[@thomasseigler8875]

They don't make things the way they use to. Thank you for patience with bringing a classic back to life.

[@paultice610]

Awesome video definitely amazing how well that thing cleaned up almost looks brand new was really amazed with the tank. Great job keep up the good work. Saved another one.

[@puchmanwal1685]

Janes u never cease to amaze me u are like an engine surgeon ,cool ,calm and collective, and always get a result love ur videos thanks so much. From Ireland

[@randywheeler3236]

Another great video, thank you for the hard work and commitment you put into making a high quality informative video. I look forward every week to see what you are going to work on next.

[@jamesweaver9636]

Very impressive repair. Love the styling and can’t believe how quiet and smooth it runs. Very sexy to look at too! Thanks for the video.

[@Willy12927]

Gotta love this old equipment. Thanks for sharing.

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

Never had any doubt, she’s a runner. You took the long way around the block but you got there. She probably doesn’t have any time on her. Watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅

[@Amy_McFarland]

This was awesome! Love the older machines! Built to last!