Is This Kohler Engine About to Destroy Itself?

[@timflemming4christ]

Jake don't feel like you need to put out a video a day for us. Take care of yourself.

[@EnduroShayne]

Jennies garage, there's been a huge demand for more consistent videos. Please keep doing this. You guys are the perfect team and are meant to do this!

[@adamjacobson1993]

Just don't need them burning themselves out pumping out lots of videos.

[@pedrodossantos5890]

"if you are hungry enough, you do what it takes to breathe your next breath" Man, that hits hard

[@hoffmanshaven]

We're in Arizona we hang our towels outside. They're dry in 20 minutes! I had a Yard Machines mower in Texas and it had the Briggs and Stratton V twin. Awesome engine, lots of power and easy to maintain. I adjusted the valves once a year along with other maintenance. I have heard that Kohler engibes are unreliable but I don't know as ive never owned one. I think the noise is valve noise. Great story ideas. I've been watching you for a very long time. Take care.

[@taumbannon5289]

To me this is what KZbin should be. Everyday people making videos so others can learn or be intertwined. No film crew no editing. Thanks so much for the video.

[@markosaarela3537]

It’s fine that you are silent for an akward time. I mean this is a video, not a radio show, where the host has to keep talking nonsense constantly 😅 Thanks for good videos and keep going. You guys are doing fine 👍

[@wobblysauce]

Silence is good... except for the radio.

[@Francois_Dupont]

reason to watch *JG* : 1-hearing his wisdom 2-camera girl coaxing him 3-him discovering everything is ruinned

[@Phil-Mcrevice]

I thank you for your no editing rule. You got real talent, no need to clip every 3 seconds.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I disagree who cares if it’s edited I like the boring stuff cut out and a longer video with the good bits instead of boring stuff like looking for tools ect. I really like these two they have their own personality and I like watching them but they could edit some of the other stuff out

[@TheTrojanManGamer]

@@TheHomePros6221 I think alot of people would agree when I say, people dont watch for the specific project, they watch for the personalities.

[@TheHomePros6221]

@@TheTrojanManGamer I watch them for their personalities but their videos were so much better 6 years ago when they took time to edit them, go watch the video called “,trashed Yamaha dirt bike” they made 6 years ago and tell me if I’m wrong, this daily uploading of nonsense is hard to watch when their videos use to be so good!

[@ContraVirtual]

I'm glad you guys are doing well, and posting videos again

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

Maybe try the lazy man's "jump cut" method instead of actual editing. i.e. stop recording while you are looking for tools etc and start recording again from the same camera position.

[@MainelyMoto207]

This is what we did as kids with the full size VHS camera, or rewind to re-record

[@sunsetoriginals7320]

You don't need a towel rack. You need a tool cart! Lmao😂

[@timflemming4christ]

"I feel like Medusa" smart man letting that one rest, Jake 😂😂😂

[@MikeyMack303]

I have worked on many Kohler Courage engines, and have never had a problem with those bolts! It's almost always, clean the carburetor and adjust the valves! I have found those engines to be very reliable!

[@sorbetingle]

😁Mr blue shorts is always in a perpetual state of tennis readiness, judging by his attire on videos 😁

[@60EFFIE]

I would cancel the tennis match, but that’s just me, lol!

[@zeggyiv]

A small flathead screwdriver works for reusing zip ties, you might stab your thumb, but there's a lot less blood than with a stanley.

[@leonardslade903]

I like the new style and wisdom of the new videos. I think it shows an insight of you and camera girls special relationship.

[@st200ol]

I admire your bravery doing that in a white T-shirt just before you go out. 🙂

[@vansongs]

As a senior who works a few hours a week pushing carts at a big box store I see the people struggling in a completely different light than I did in my previous life as hotel security overnight. When I see the street people druggies etc mixed in the general population as opposed to a lot of times one on one in the middle of the night you can see in their eyes in their body language a different person. Having struggled a bit in my own life although not to that level it all comes clearer. We really need love.

[@Kappa-oj3sz]

I feel like the towel rant may be an internal affair lol

[@IronTuber727]

Get this man some powertools

[@SuMoLux3]

Jennies Garage is all about rebuilding an Engine with only a screwdriver and an allen wrench!

[@IronTuber727]

And the toolbox on the floor in the other room..

[@yeet2706]

I can honestly say Im very thankful that you have come back and started making videos again. I now have another 15 videos to binge tonight :D

[@CanadianN1NJ4]

Some places in Europe actually have towel drying racks that heat that towels so you solve the problem, and you have a warm towel

[@TwoScoopsofDestroyer]

Before you towel off, wipe the water off your body in the shower, using your hand like a squeegee. Also put the bathroom vent fan on a timer switch. Crank it to 20-30 min+ after your shower to extract the humidity.

[@mr.waynes7555]

enjoyed the video, and yous two enjoy your tennis match......i too am a big tennis fan!

[@Mgreco0419]

Appreciate the frequent videos but I’ll keep watching even if I have to wait a couple days, for sure. Whatever works for you two is great to me. Thanks for the content!

[@Carred20]

I hit the make better button. Hope your mood improves. Tis the season for negative feelings.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

In the UK we have a separate little room where our hot water boiler is verry warm dry cupboard or closet called a airing cupboard

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

I Love Learning New Things.

[@vancemacd6315]

I truly wish you both the absolute best. Thanks for posting more frequently, but please, dont let it stress you both out. You 2 make great videos and get along so well I would hate to see that dynamic change. I wish you both the very absolute best. Have a nice weekend.

[@cmc7106]

A roll around tool cart for your hand tools and parts would be real handy for you. Thank you and camera girl for the vid.

[@danw5zt]

Thank you, Dr. Phil

[@oddysee3030]

19:55 FYI, I think you missed the two bolts under the flywheel after you got the wrench

[@notajp]

Yep, there are two at the back of the engine under flywheel.

[@mrussell8054]

Yes, He skipped the problem bolts!

[@trythistv]

Some of these single cylinder Kohlers had tremendous issues with the compression release on the camshaft. I had one and put a new cam in it once or twice every single mowing season, Tried OEM, aftermarket, they all broke before we could get a whole mowing season done, Eventually upgraded to a v-twin and never looked back. I've heard some of the super early ones did not have the cast pot-metal compression release but rather had a small blob on the cam lobe that was enough to release compression to get the starter to spin it over, but not enough that it would affect the performance much. I suspect that would be noisier than the spring loaded one, as it would be blipping a valve open during the compression stroke while the engine is running, but it also wouldn't break off every 50-ish hours of use and require half the engine to come apart. Your compression release is certainly working, as it spins over very easily in the last video on the mower. Hopefully it's nothing serious and just needs a valve adjustment or something.

[@aaronbraga7079]

I love comming home from work to theese nightly videos. im all for it. maybe a few nicely edited videos every once and while would be nice

[@user-wk8gg2uj8b]

One day when I get married I would love a genuine marriage like yours. And not about $$$. I love your videos and learn a lot don’t stop posting you have my support!

[@RockAnAhardSpot]

1. You were more than correct about Camera Girl in the wind. 2. I can tell if a person is judgmental just by looking at them. :0) You guys are awesome.

[@remyllebeau77]

The world is a better place because of discernment and judgement. Those that don't understand this and think the whole world is peaceful and good often get taught a harsh lesson when they travel to the wrong area.

[@jpwipeout99]

I like the talking points very much.

[@jtto6364]

The movie theaters always said, 'Silence is golden'. Hehe

[@smallmiraclesgarage622]

Thats what bathroom fans are for lmfao

[@jlbost3]

Impact driver would be a good investment for you I think. Love the videos.

[@Nathan-gc1zy]

I am tryely liking the daily uploads and uncut videos wosh wish we could little konger videos but thats ok cause i been here subscribed since 2016 and seeing you 2 happier in videos are nuch better than longer videos keep it up you two are killing it

[@rayoverstreet9254]

When it was running I noticed a wobble on the flywheel cover. Make sure there's no side slop on the crank. If the motor is a POS it could be an issue. I received a mower for service that had the top journal cast into the block with no bearing. It was unrepairable. Hope that's not your issue.

[@jhlewis10]

18 minutes of jib jabbing to get a cover off.... lol

[@BigAdam2050]

Lawnmower mechanic here, just fukkin send it. All those ride on engines have the same bolt pattern (4 bolts on the bottom to fix em down) and similar control system. So just run it till it pops. Not had one pop on me yet tho, but I mostly do Briggs and Honda engines. Last Kohler we had, the machine rotted out from under it before the engine died.

[@chuckbrewington6817]

Sure enjoying the channel.

[@DaxtonAnderson]

RE the towel rack argument Get a back-of-door towel rack and put it on the outside of the door :P I actually do this to keep mine separate from the wify LOL

[@Jspackman]

Jake: I love the videos but don’t make it a chore. Maybe a couple a week. I still love you guys though. You got something unique on KZbin for sure.

[@SteveMack]

If it blows up, I hope you guys catch it on camera!

[@tomadams8914]

I like the non sequitur type filler, the towel story was funny. Just keep BS'ing, it is just entertaining, at least to me. Also, it is fun to see more videos from you guys sooner than later.

[@Cardboardstraw]

From the damage to the original pullys on the deck the previous owner hit something like q stump or big stone. That could have caused the the engine crank shaft to get bent. From the look of the gap between flywheel and the cow not being symmetrical it looks to be that's what happened. Easiest way to confirm is to spin the engine over with the cowl off and watch the gap between the flywheel and the coil.

[@johnsn10]

Definitely need to edit these videos. Dragging. Keep posting though this is my favorite channel

[@jenniesgarage]

Thanks for the feedback, we're trying to find the sweet spot.

[@johnsn10]

You guys are the best duo is showbiz today!

[@marte1a256]

I love this style of video! Get a cordless battery ratchet

[@drsavage99]

Love all the videos. Would watch more often if you made videos like this

[@wildthinair]

Keep the videos coming 🇬🇧

[@johnkennedy2505]

If the deck got cracked by the blades hitting something they make reinforcement plates for those decks. I was not aware that they were available when my cousin destroyed his cub's spindles on a stump so i hammered and welded little bits of metal and washers to fix his deck. the reinforcement plates would have definitely been a good upgrade.

[@arlo12345678910]

It's not moist in the bathroom in Carson City, NV for very long. Even if the humidity in the bathroom reaches 100% it's 20% on the other side of the door. In an environment like that the atmosphere sucks up any availible moisture in a matter of munites. In fact you could accidentially drop your entire house into Lake Tahoe and take it out and it'll be BONE dry in a couple of days.

[@jlucasound]

I have a good dehumidifier in my apartment and when I hang laundry up to dry, I run that. Amazing how well it just "pulls" the moisture out of the air. It will fill the "bucket" with water so fast. (You can hear it working! Drip, Drip....So Satisfying.) ⛲💦💢🏜☺

[@kantripatu3366]

hearing jakes thoguhts about people really made my day after 8+ hours surrounded by just awful minded people at work. honestly i work with just selfish and inhumane beings.

[@luxurydrone982]

“A purpose”🤣

[@luxurydrone982]

Format works 🤙🏻 look forward to the daily post.

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

I chuckled a little when I heard Jake said the word elucidate--Wow! What a big word Jake! Now I'll share on with you 0ne that my late father loved to recite--" I hesitate to elucidate must I deviate from the path of veracity". Work on that one Buddy! As others have shared, you are doing a lot of rambling buddy--a more pointed focus on the topic would help. Good Luck.

[@av8or971]

Jake.. i would recommend you building some shelving so that you can store your parts on them, for various projects.

[@fillg]

I think you can pretty easily take the hood off the mower to have more room to work. With a lot of them, when it's open, you can lift it straight up and off. Hopefully there is also a plug on that wire harness

[@lancesexton115]

How do you wind up your extension cords?

[@WWNF911]

It looks to me like he uses this method. I use it as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6jEeJaGotmHqbMsi=OolLhBKkrhYFDn3P

[@RobbyJHope]

That's the knitting method where each loop is pulled through another loop. Think about a sweater, it will all come undone when you pull the right "string" and you'll be left with your hand on the center point of the extension cord when it's unraveled.

[@CharlieRice-eq5hb]

You can replace the front wheel bushings for bearings. Much better setup.

[@alekchodorowski8929]

My towels are outside od bathroom at my summer cabin - best decision ever!

[@jmaxim80]

Those engines have a lot of problems. The top cover that holds the crank down loosens up , and the crank itself has counter weights that have bolts that loosen up as well. Mine put a hole in the case, which sucked because it was a beautiful craftsman mower.

[@brians6749]

My Kohler Courage 20 never blew up, but I couldn't stand listening to it run. It was so loud and clunky. I feel like it is related to the crankshaft balancer assembly. I ended up buying a new 19 hp Briggs engine online. All I had to do was modify the harness. It is so quite and when it idles down I can barley tell it is running.

[@KDSADV650]

Love these daily uploads thanks.

[@jackrutherford-1]

Rest in peace probably has more to do with the departed’s character not being maligned. And then it was not uncommon in the past for people to be buried alive. “The phrase "rest in peace" originated from the Latin phrase requiescat in pace, which was first written on tombstones before the fifth century. The phrase was a prayer that the deceased's soul would find eternal peace in Heaven.”

[@jinkerGM]

Hey, it's a dipstick and he's holding a dipstick :)

[@56Spookdog]

What kind of racket is this where’s the carburetor.

[@raypinkerton7793]

Love the daily format but maybe just stop filming while doing the borring bits like hunting for tools rather than forcing yourself to have verbal diarrea. Keep up the good work.

[@tomdunn7147]

I had an issue with my Cub cadet. I would drive it just fine. Next time I drove it I would try to move the throttle it would be stuck tight on low and would not move until I put enough pressure on it then it came apart. thought just a bad cable bought a new OEM one. drove it again put it away, same thing. stuck again. Found out the inside of throttle cable is lined with plastic. The cable ran down under the muffler. It heated up while driving and melted and when I Parked it moved lever to low the plastic solidified locking the cable again. I unhooked the cable and heated the section that goes near the muffler with a torch until the plastic melted away (that cable still has a metal section that surrounds the working inner cable/wire) with the plastic gone it has been working. I also wrapped section with tin foil as a heat shield. Wen through 3 new cables before I figured that out. wow that was long. Love your channel!

[@martinkupka3575]

Since months I was badly looking for towel philosophy. And I don´t know how I knew I could find that here. But all that counts is that I did. A little bit of wrenching on top doesn´t hurt.

[@HeyItsJonSchwartz]

Hey Jacob, I'm enjoying the daily videos, but I don't need them if they're making this no fun for you. Additionally, I can't always keep up. I'm be happy if you did a video like this 2-3 times a week. That feels like it's a maintainable cadence (at least for me). Oh also, additional topics you could cover I'm interested in: parenting, cooking, hobbies, more home improvement, money / investments... if I come up with more, I'll let you know. Anyway, just one guy's opinion, but if I'm saying it, there are probably others thinking it.

[@markycolt1]

I put my towel in the washing machine afterwards,do people re use it again🤢 😂

[@williamedward3198]

I like the jump cut idea, could take your 120 min of filming each night down to 10 min videos.

[@jakebutterworth1902]

rest in paradise

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

If you tear it down on the bottom of the crank case it has made in China stamped on it. No place else does it say that. So quality? Don't count on it. I was waiting for you to figure out the body is SAE and the CHINA! Kroler is metric. Gotta love it

[@theninja001]

You never checked the 2 bolts under the flywheel, the ones you were worried about! The only ones that can cause damage.

[@williamedward3198]

Season affective disorder (SAD) my friend. Most have it and don’t know it.

[@GilJimman]

Use the hot water pipe as the towel rack and 5S your tools (Toyota Production Method)

[@blairarthur302]

while your doing something that takes awhile you could dance a jig ,that would be entertaining lololol

[@oscarzt1652]

19:03 i think Kohler engines are german so thats why its metric

[@twocvbloke]

Well, it's better to have checked than to hope the thing won't grenade, though given suggestions of loctiting the bolts from others, that might be something worth doing, just to be sure it doesn't blow its' top, literally... :S

[@billbillinger2491]

Never have understood the thought process of NOT cleaning something BEFORE tearing into it.🤔. If I can work on something clean vice dirty, I'm cleaning it up 1st. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@luxurydrone982]

The time crunch would tell me to tell Myself, F it, do it later…😮‍💨😅

[@morganweast4228]

They have adjustable valves, you might want to check them.

[@samxf]

14:10 I never understood how people reuse towels. I’m once and done. I wash every time but some people hang them up. Let them dry. Take a shower and then dry themselves off with the dirty towel from the previous day. I’ll never understand that.

[@robmatthewswoodturning4988]

Heated towel rails for the win.

[@themarinerkommer4371]

heads up they are known to blow up those kohler engine is. mustie-1 stripped one down that fell apart internally

[@jamesmoore8269]

Jake- You have it wrong about "rip". It's not just for humans. Anything can rest, meaning be still or not move. A wrench can rest. JM

[@justinwhite3439]

You missed a bolt under the flywheel directly behind the cylinder. You pointed it out at 18.14 but never tightened it.

[@kyleelliott9870]

Maybe you can do some subscriber Q and A while you are messing with those bolts. Just a suggestion!

[@jenniesgarage]

That is a good idea, we could put together a list of viewer comments to read from while filming.

[@jonlambshead5115]

Hi Jake & Jenny Those Bolts Are Known To Work Themselves Loose Over Time, You Have An Engine With Very Little Hours On It, So They Should Still Be Tight However, If I Was You Jake I Would Remove The Flywheel And Remove Every Bolt, One At A Time & Put A Small Amount Of Red Lock Tite On Each Bolt & Torque Them To Spec. For Your Own Peace Of Mind Then They Should Not Come Loose.. P.S Now Is The Time To Degrease The Engine Before Doing Any More Work On It. I Always Degrease Them First Before I Do Anything On Them. I Hate Grease 😂😂

[@notajp]

Cadet as rhyming with bidet? And you know what a bidet is used for….😂 BTW, the best way to do the valve cover on those is to not use a gasket because they will leak no matter what you do. Use silicone gasket maker only.

[@charlesronk2989]

My 2 cents. I prefer more explanation of what you are doing. These philosophical discussions slow you down too much. I have always enjoyed your videos. No matter what the subject matter.

[@Tprater]

Need a tennis video next lol

[@jasonbyarschannel]

Jake let me explain how to dry your hairy self. I also suffer from excessive hairiness and I know the secret. “Predry” yourself with the rag first. Wipe the water off your body and ring the rag out and repeat this a couple times for me it is 3-4 times. Once you get into the habit of doing this you will be able to dry yourself with the towel completely and in a fraction of the time