Left Outside and Won't Start - Craftsman 3600 Watt Generator

[@Endoplasmic-Reticulum]

After Hurricane Helene, I fixed everybody’s generators. It was like it was my second nature due to you James. Thank You!

[@williamstephens9945]

Awesome

[@king49334]

good money there.

[@Endoplasmic-Reticulum]

@ I was actually in crisis mode since I live in the area in NC where complete towns were wiped away. I wasn’t in the frame of mind to charge anyone. The reality is that when I got people up and running, they’d usually be able to help their neighbors as well.

[@coltsjason]

Good for you my friend iam from over on the coast of South Carolina ​@@Endoplasmic-Reticulum

[@lestergillis8171]

I recently re-tuned my 5500w tri-fuel unit to run on N.G. The original S.D. demand regulator went bad a few yrs ago. I installed a newer model regulator, re-tuned it. It runs great now and I leave the fuel system dry so that there is no gasoline in the tank to get contaminated. 😉

[@rayvoorhies7180]

I can never get used to people leaving generators outside unprotected. It's easy to throw a Tarp over it with bricks to weight it down. Jim's approach to repairing works so well. Whoever buys this generator will have a reliable machine.

[@davidduma7615]

They always do.... one little problem, they push it out back and leave it to rust and get more problems.

[@kevin34ct]

Mine has a tarp over it. I just started it today because the power went out. The gas in it has to be at least 5 years old, but it's running.

[@harrothepilot]

Yep, why would someone spend hard earned dollars on a nice machine, only to do that to it. Its not hard to throw some canvas and a blue tarp over one, if you dont have shed space, or even a verandah to store it under.

[@Wheel_Horse]

A tarp over it is fine for keeping the rain from falling on top, but generally what happens is the moisture comes in from the bottom, under the machine, and condenses on the inside. Pretty much just as bad. If I had to store a machine outdoors for whatever reason, I would put a tarp UNDER the machine as well, then one over the top.

[@paulcallicoat7597]

I store mine in my shop.I had mice move in under the tarp once so put some cloth softener sheets all over it and then had the neighbor's gardeners steal my gas after that.Went to power it up after losing power and no gas.It was a full tank so it had to be those w*t back gardeners. Luckily I had gas to put in it from the garage.

[@tristanschaper281]

I have a personal connection to that model generator, and it's bigger brother, the 5600W. They both have that exposed sheet metal cover on the exhaust side, which comes very close to the spark plug and fuel valve. When you had your hands on the spark plug boot, trying to wrestle it off, I was hoping you wouldn't have the same fate I did 21 years ago - I bought the 5600W unit a few months after the blackout of 2003, and I was attempting to remove the spark plug boot on my brand new unit, and it was fighting me too. It finally pulled free in my right hand, as my right thumb grazed the razer-sharp edge of that sheet metal, and it sliced my my skin open! I'm sure I'm not the only person this ever happened to. They should have put a little plastic/rubber trim/guard over that sharp edge. I probably needed stiches, but I was too motivated to fire up my new machine and do a full pre-lube and break-in on it. Who had time (or money) for an emergency room visit? ...anyway, I just sold my 5600W unit a few years ago, looking as good as the day I bought it. Covered & Stored dry and fully winterized, it would always start on the first pull, after adding fuel. The person buying it really didn't care or notice how mint it was. It was like selling a member of the family. It got me through 2 major hurricanes, including Sandy for 2 weeks with no power. But it was LOUD and plowed through gas. Thanks for opening up that breaker and demonstrating! I've been using that style breaker for years, even with marine wiring, and I never opened them up and tried to heat one and watch it work. Very cool! Merry Christmas!

[@jcondon1]

Merry Christmas

[@millerjacob75]

I just found your channel a few days ago and Ive been learning many things watching your videos. I’m sad to say that as a scrapper I’ve thrown several generators out to the pile including one I tore apart that was brand new, mainly because I don’t have a shop to store and work on them. I doubt your local else I would start saving them for you, but keep making these videos cause I like leaning new things.

[@generessler6282]

"Let's deal with one problem at a time...". A model for all of life 😊

[@JustForFun1171]

How do you eat an elephant, one bite at a time🤷🏼‍♂️

[@AmosBHaven]

@@JustForFun1171 Better yet? "How do you get down off an elephant?" 😁

[@sgtbrown4273]

​@@AmosBHaventeach it to break dance? 😮

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Good morning, Mr. Condon, the king of generator repairs!

[@charlieharper2880]

I had a generator like this for 19 years before I gave it to my son. It was kept in a garage when not used and covered. It looked and ran like it was new. I hate to see people not taking care of their equipment especially one that you may have to operate during a week long power outage like this one did saving me a lot of money.

[@IanFarquharson2]

Like the ‘stop your typing’ - I had don’t use that dirty filter flash through my mind at the same time. Great work

[@davidwinkle4168]

Same with me. I muttered "Oh come on James" just as he said 'stop your typing'

[@wesjohnson3035]

Me too!!!

[@Mega1andy2]

43:12 lol!

[@donrobinson5540]

15 hrs since posting this video and 35,000 views. You certainly have a following! Thank you!

[@anthonyhawkins3576]

I love the humor with the air filter!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Thanks SO much for dissecting that breaker, Jim! I absolutely live for failure analysis! Inquiring minds want to know! 🔧👍

[@alanstalker5499]

The usual high quality video. And … I learned how breakers work! Thanks James.

[@najeebullah1155]

I have 3 generators. Two of which them were placed outside for years. I have repaired both of them,they are working like a charm. I have also fixed my neibhour generators becouse of you. Thank you James.

[@PaulMack1249]

Very impressive machine, Jim, considering the way it was treated. Started every time first pull and the engine speed was spot-on without adjustments. Even without an AVR the voltage and speed stayed well within a very reasonable range under load. This is definitely a machine I would be confident in owning.

[@robertwalter9411]

I wasn't typing, but that filter I was saying to myself. "James, that filter is kinda dirty." That was hilarious. Again. Thank you for your time to make these videos. I really enjoy them..

[@Mega1andy2]

43:12 lol!

[@sgtbrown4273]

​@@Mega1andy2 😂

[@Datsun280zeeee]

I would love to see some larger diesel generator repair video. Like those ones from government auctions. Those would make awesome videos

[@TK-zx7gi]

I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot about small engines from watching. You are very thorough and knowledgeable with just enough talking to keep things interesting. I have in the past few years, been using dielectric grease on electrical connections to ensure good contact and prevent any corrosion in the future. The connection to the panel would be a great place to use some. It is good on all connectors - especially if they may be exposed to moisture. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@johnfernandez771]

the way you fix these machines methodically is awesome, thank you

[@wildefox1478]

It's just crazy what people throw away, that generator just needed a little tlc, very nice work as always bringing it back to life James!

[@nicmost3044]

My mentor was a famous metallurgist called Geoff Goddard. I had my first job interview with him when I was only a teenager. Companies like Cosworth Racing Engineering trained a lot of us young engineers. I've now developed a new float less electrocarb (not fuel injection), and it's in the prototype phase. It's a revolution, since no floats, and stainless steel jets and accessories means no more corroded stuck needles, and blocked jets 4 future carbs...RE

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

"Normal" carb manufacturers will buy your patent... and "your" carb will never be built or available..... too much money in new carb/replacement carb/carb kit manufacture.. and with all the stainless steel.."your" carb will be "too expensive"

[@nicmost3044]

@@JohnSmith-pl2bk Hi johnsmith. My name is NICMOSS, and I know U sound to me as if you talk out of experience. I'm now 55yo, and I'm a retired FEDEX & UPS cargo pilot. I'm in the process of selling a 160 collectors watches(ROLEX, OMEG, Breitling etc)

[@nicmost3044]

to pay for my new CARB inventions. I hope I may come to the US from where I live, The UK, to demonstrate this wonder new inventions that will make all generators 10X more reliable(mayb show James Condon). U might think, a floatless CARB with stainless steel internals are so expensive, but ir's not. I'm willing to absorb the extra cost in making the Patents and R&D cheap ,and simply giving the IDEA away. Regards

[@nicmost3044]

@@JohnSmith-pl2bk I'm a retired FEDEX&UPS cargo pilot. I'm selling off an expensive collection, to pay for my new CARB inventions. I hope I may come to the US from where I live, In The UK, to demonstrate this gr8 new inventions that will make all generators 10X more reliable (mayb show James Condon). U might think, a float-less CARB with stainless steel internals are so expensive, but it's not. I'm willing to absorb the extra cost in making the Patents and R&D cheap ,and simply giving the IDEA away. RE

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@nicmost3044 I wish you all the best. James may be very interested in demoing your new carb...

[@KevinJohnson-je1pe]

Hi James, thanks for another great and helpful video. I have a bank of generators for my business and before watching your videos I sent them out for repairs and service. Now thanks to you I save a lot of money and do it all myself. Thanks again and keep up the great work you do. Kevin

[@MegaDirtyberty]

Yes, no need to enrich someone else when you can maintain equipment yourself.

[@deere3321]

I really liked watching you take the breaker apart. I never realized how they worked. Good work!

[@MrNpc81]

I rebuilt one of these - the carb was so nasty i didnt even bother cleaning just threw it in a box and bought another. Some wiring, hoses and fluilds and it fired right up!

[@philliphall5198]

I do the same because time is money and I get tired easily at 73😊

[@VTKingdomsawing]

Hi James. I picked up a Generac GP17500E for 600. No starter in it. Was a risk but they're expensive gennys new. Bought a starter and it turned good, ran on ether or gas directly into the intake but wouldn't run on the carb alone. Found out the fuel solenoid was stuck and bowl had water and powdery debris. Cleaned, reassembled and replaced solenoid. Runs perfectly now! Will power my entire apartment building during an outage!Ethanol is the enemy of all carburetors! Glad to see you also using the gas shut off to stop engines. Been doing that for years as well as using non-ethanol gas for small engines.

[@lylee.christ4579]

We have those same kind of gas cans where I retired from,,,OSHA approved but they spit gas out more than any can we used to have...can't wait for Thursday mornings with James and coffee.

[@outlet6989]

Hi James, famous last words: "It seems the carb fixed itself." One of my favorite James Bond movies is "The Man with the Golden Gun," and one of my favorite channels is James, the Man with the Golden Fingers.

[@DanielChristopher-qy1he]

I enjoy all your videos on repair. But what is not mentioned often is your video editing. I appreciate the camera is not shaking and the time you take to show exactly what you are doing! Keep up the great work!

[@P_RO_]

James, you might consider storing small parts with an index card having all the details written on it. You can also put semi-clean used solvent in a can for long-term soaking of parts you might try to salvage later. All the best Christman wishes to you and the Condon family!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Knowing Jim, it’ll be a spreadsheet. 😉👍 I’ve been meaning to do that for a couple years, at least…

[@jcondon1]

If I had time I would inventory everything. Instead I have stuff sorted in such a way that I might be able to find it when I need it.

[@P_RO_]

@@Rein_Ciarfella Age isn't always kind to the memory,and I've ended up re-discovering things I thought I'd remember too many times to trust my memory too much anymore. Much safer to write it down and not worry about it.

[@DunnyvilleGarage]

Merry Christmas to you & family. Thanks for your weekly video gifts to us!

[@jcondon1]

You too, thanks

[@nicmost3044]

Hi James. Nice video. U were correct in the float needle fixing itself. I've got years of experience in building racing engines an racing F1 carbs. On my first racing car(A 2.0 Cosworth BDA Mexico Escort Rally), I built a set of 45 DCOE Weber F3 carbs. The new needles leaked and I was afraid that the car might self ignite a fire since the twin dual choke Carbs were right above the Distributor leaking fuel on it!! I was lucky and learned that the new float needles sealed itself due to vibration. U might also have assembled it with dirt stuck between the needle and seat, and engine vibration rattle dirt, right out from the floats right up all needle, seats and jets.. I love 2 watch ur vids. I'm semi retired now, having built anything from racing engines to Indy Car fuel injected turbo Cosworth engines!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RE PS Gave another like!!!!!!!

[@electricboatal]

I particularly enjoyed the air filter tease. I saw you put it in and my thoughts were, why would you do that. Good one. That throw away generator had all of the usual problems and it was the perfect instructional video. I have told several young up and coming mechanics about your methods and how they should approach problem solving. This was a very god example. Best Regards and Merry Christmas, Al Hartley

[@kevin34ct]

LOL, funny how things happen. I was watching this video and the power went out. I had to go out and start my generator. The power came back after 4 hours. It took a couple of pulls to get it running. BTW, those insects look like Termites.

[@jcondon1]

Great. They are probably in my house now.

[@carstensteinert6018]

Hi, James. Another one didn't bite the dust, because of you. Thanks for all the interesting and well done repairs and clips. I wish you and your family a merry christmas!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Time for coffee #2. I need a Jason here to supply me with Dump jewels. At our dump they would rather crush it in front of you and watch you cry! Once they had a mint John Deere 140H3, I offered $500, they took the forklift, raised it 20 feet, then dropped it into the metal dumpster!! I did cry after that! Just the hood was worth $200!

[@jcondon1]

Unfortunately The place he gets all this stuff is under new ownership and he no longer has access. But he grabbed everything he could before he was cut off.

[@samuelfellows6923]

Sounds like that scrap-yard only cares about the [financial] raw-metal values of the junk and doesn’t want them recovered/repaired 😠, on the verge of being a money sucker/corporate greed

[@williamfoote2888]

@@samuelfellows6923That’s not ‘corporate greed’ if they’re scrapping useful equipment. That’s corporate stupidity.

[@brianwood5220]

Another one saved from the trash, excellent job, James. Thanks for sharing.

[@gregorythomas333]

Using a center punch to remove the stuck pin...very good bit of information!

[@philhunt9297]

Recommendation probably came from a 2vintage (KZbin) viewer

[@peterouellette3874]

People don't want to work at something. Nice going, James . Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you

[@iconoclad]

I did not know the details of the circuit breaker operation, particularly regarding the premature tripping. Thanks for teaching me this. I learn so much from KZbin. My obsession is vindicated again.

[@notprovided2823]

Another good one! James, when I watch you discover problems and resolve them, I appreciate it as sometimes you observe some design that's inconvenient. In this case, the fuel line and the spark plug wire were interfering with easy access. And you were able to come up with a different carb whose fuel inlet was on the opposite side, which had helpful ramifications for being better able to access the spark plug in the future. And it made me think: "I wonder if James would use his long experience and design the "ideal" generator." Taking all the problems you've ever observed and correcting them at the drafting table or CAD machine, and building a better product. I'm imagining an engine or motor where the fuel tank was a lot less likely to collect water due to a recessed gas cover inset that acts like a holding pond / funnel for rain. One where the heat shield screws are big enough bolts to easily remove after twenty years. Where all of the adjustments are easily accessible without having to remove covers or other parts. And where every adjustable component had its own knob or handle, so it didn't need tiny or specialty tools to actually make the adjustments. Something insect-proof? A cage or frame that started out from birth with a proper engine support so you don't have to use blocks of wood to hold it up as you're disassembling the generator. In short, a machine designed by a practical engineer to be worked on easily. Something that facilitated, even encouraged, maintenance. Perhaps even something with molded in or engraved labels & intuitive arrows and simple instructions for ANY user's experience level. I'd pay for such a designer as you, if you used your skills to create generators, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, motorcycles, and more, to be easily worked on conveniently anytime it such work was needed. Because we consumers might just do a better job maintaining if we could do it more easily. But no. I guess humans will be humans. We all know we're supposed to read the complete manual anytime we buy anything--even an automobile (which comes with printed or online manuals with page counts over 300). And too many of us don't. Yet it's nice to dream. Imagine never cursing at an invisible design engineer, saying "Oh, I wish the guy who designed this had to maintain it! That would be punishment enough." Keep up the great work.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

One that has no carb...has fuel injection instead.

[@generessler6282]

Another nice one. Seems reasonable that if there's any arcing or extra resistance at those circuit breaker contacts, the resulting added heat would cause a trip at lower than rated current. 😊

[@johncourtneidge]

As always, James, nice work, thank-you! And to Jason and the unknown 'donor'!

[@nicklutz61]

I sure wish generator manufacturers would include a simple "tarp/cover" for generators, but then getting people to use them is another issue. Another one saved from the landfill. Great video!

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

That's completely against the philosophy of the generator manufacturers. They WANT your gen to rust to bits..so they can sell you a new one. Just buy yourself a BBQ cover....and put that on the machine... inside a shed... and insert rodent kill and insect kill measures under the cover.

[@terryscruggs5876]

Another awesome video !!! Learn something from the master each time I watch one of your videos !!! Thanks as always !!! 😁🇺🇸😁🇺🇸

[@David-mz3or]

Thanks!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@TechUniversity1]

I watched this video on my flight from Orlando to New York at 37k feet. This was the exact length of my flight and very entertaining! Thank you!

[@RodHassett-j9q]

Hi James, thank you for your excellent videos. Merry Christmas from Australia 🦘

[@jcondon1]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@sreekumarUSA]

Addendum to the below : I was aghast at the sight of the old Air Filter, but regained posture when heard the comment and the sight of the new one. 😆 Thank you for the mirth.

[@michaelholmes4808]

Best of the season to you and your family. Have a safe and happy New Year.

[@jcondon1]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@johnclyne6350]

It never surprises me now to see how many people don’t take care of their generators or their other gasoline powered equipment. It keeps folks like James employed repairing them. I’m still waiting for James to repair a Honda EU 7000is? That’s the generator I own. Mine sits in a custom fabricated 306 stainless steel enclosure that is vented on two sides. All I’ve done is change the oil once a year & swap out the battery once because it was three years old. I’ve had it 5 years & use it to power up my entire house when the power goes out. I start it periodically & pump out the old pre-treated gas when it gets to a year old. It starts the first time, every time. I’m starting to think the generator I have is as rare as hens teeth in regards to all the other generators out there. I’ve only seen one in the flesh at a customers house after we restored power. Personally I think it’s because people refuse to spend serious money on a roll out generator like mine.

[@jcondon1]

People are cheap. Not a lot of EU7000s out there and the ones that are out there are owned usually by people who know what they have and take proper care of them. I have not seen one up for sale that needed any work.

[@johnclyne6350]

There must be quite a few? When I bought mine it was post Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. There weren't any to be had at any price new. FEMA bought all the of the larger inverter generators from Honda & all the HMC fuel dolly's. I had paid for mine in cash knowing at the time there was atleast a 12 week back order from Honda on any new EU7000is. My dealer sourced a new one out of state & delivered it to my house that same day.

[@johnclyne6350]

There must be quite a few? When I bought mine it was post Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. There weren't any to be had at any price new. FEMA bought all the of the larger generators from Honda & the like. also all the HMC fuel dolly's had a 12 week back order. I had paid for mine in cash knowing at the time there was atleast a 12 week back order from Honda on any new EU7000is. My dealer sourced a new one out of state & delivered it to my house that same day.

[@alexcapuchinojr1288]

I have a champion generator with your help I got it running again thank you James

[@michaelripley4528]

Its pooring Down here!! Had planned shopping groceries today.. But hell no😅 This video came in perfect👌🏻

[@RiverratGoRVing]

Another great save, James. Hopefully, you come across an invertor generator, and we'll all see what to do on the generator end when not making power. Keep posting and Happy Holidays. Michael

[@larrywolken9215]

Love the look of 4K video!

[@watermanone7567]

Another great video, James. I had a similar gen set that I loaned to a plumber so that he could work on someone's well. They were good machines.

[@neiltheplayer]

Thanks for posting James

[@danielcovel6236]

So glad I found this channel …very helpful

[@roymichael851]

Jim, recent subscriber here, you inspire me and probably all your viewers. Your knowledge of small engine repair is amazing and super captivating. I'm not at your level, but I do enjoy spending time in my garage tinkering and doing service work on my motorcycles and other small repairs, definitely learning from you. I was just wondering, is there a reason you don't use a media/sand blaster for some of the small components to get rid of the rust so you can paint? Not all parts, but some things like exhaust or bracketry? Just wondering, you probably have a reason. My Harbor Frieght (here in Vegas) sells an affordable one.

[@jcondon1]

No reason other than I do not own one. I recently upgraded my air compressor, but probably still not enough to run one properly.

[@sgtbrown4273]

I have seen those bugs before in Star Wars.I believe there are minox.They're chewing on the power cables 😂

[@mraaron12341]

Thanks James. This little generator is more along the lines of what we have over here in the UK. It’s always interesting to compare, as the US seems to have an abundance of high output machines that just aren’t available in the UK which is a shame. It would be great to see some of the American manufacturers making machine for the UK market so we have a better choice. I have a nice Subaru inverter gen that’s a 3.6kw output. I would have liked around 5kw. But they just aren’t available in a decent quality machine.

[@arielmendz]

I saw the same white paste on a carb that was run on E85

[@riley8584]

I like the way the simplex works for testing.

[@daviddevillers6790]

Great video. Loved the extra circuit breaker teardown. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Why did I think Jim up loaded at 0600H EST?!! I was all set, completely caught up on all my other videos. Nothing but crickets for the past hour. Yeah, YOU just wait until you’re 77, whippersnapper! 😂

[@jamesalbrecht395]

James, I would suggest that to kill the engine when the stop switch doesn’t work and you have the air box off. Simply put a glove hand over the carb air inlet and it will rob the engine of air and choke it out. That is how we used to stop our 2 stroke kart engines when we had to emergency stop them.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

It's also a good way to suck any globules of water out of jets in the carb... the full suction of the engine sucks almost everything out of the jets! Was known as "the italian tune up" for Weber carbs.....

[@nicmost3044]

I'm semi retired now, having built anything from racing engines to Indy Car fuel injected turbo Cosworth engines!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RE PS Gave another like!!!!!!!

[@deanedeane4318]

Good job ! Another happy putt putt ! ❤😉🙃😎 NZ

[@boomerdrillman]

"Stop your typing". lMAO James, that was great!

[@coaterdave]

You got me good on the air filter!!!!🤣Another one saved. Happy Holidays!

[@nicmost3044]

choke Carbs were right above the Distributor leaking fuel on it!! I was lucky and learned that the new float needles sealed itself due to vibration. U might also have assembled it with dirt stuck between the needle and seat, and engine vibration rattle dirt, right out from the floats right up all needle, seats and jets.. I love 2 watch ur vids. I'm semi retired now, having built anything from racing engines to Indy Car fuel injected turbo Cosworth engines!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RE PS Gave another like!!!!!!!

[@christophermarshall5765]

Great fix!! I thought those circuit breakers would need changing.

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you so much for posting this excellent video. I am always fascinated with the carburetor teardowns and rebuilds that you do. You did check the spark plug, right?

[@Customx-u4o]

Thank you very much. I learned a lot from this video again. It was very useful for me. I kindly request you to add subtitles in our language so we can understand better.❤❤❤❤❤

[@jcondon1]

Subtitles are automatic. You should be able to select the language and KZbin will translate.

[@DanKoning777]

Thanks James-never disappointed and always learning. Question; do you know why Briggs quit putting oil sensors on after 06-besides cost? Shout-out to Jason for giving this trashed generator to James. In fact, lets take up a collection for Jason-maybe he'll drop off more/more. 😂 Let me also say thanks for all the great videos this year-may the Condon family have a blessed day celebrating CHRISTmas. God bless.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

I had the old style 3600 with the flat head engine. It was a mega gas pig, 5 hours from full tank on a good day. Couldn't kill it, but you sure paid to keep it.

[@jcondon1]

The flat heads are very hard to kill.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

@@jcondon1 So true, no hour meter but ran our campers and charged 5 marine batteries every day for 2 years while I toured running a huge track hoe doing commercial wind turbines decades ago.

[@glennschlorf1285]

Wow... it makes power.... always good words to hear

[@jwsystems]

Whoopppieee, Thursday is James Day!

[@rstephe]

Yeah. The filter thing? I knew better. Your OCD for doing it right would never let you sleep at night. Great vid, as always.

[@THEFALCON58]

Hi James, Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. Have been Busy with my slot cars Here in Perth WA.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@glenmiller-re5ff]

Good job Doc as always, plus a little humor

[@TheRcbthree]

Are there any videos where we get to meet Jason? His ability to find units discarded is utterly remarkable. I’d be curious to check out his vehicle on property to see what he’s collected over the years.

[@jankamp8177]

James that craftsman is he coming from sears and Roboeck. I remember at the time i was living in Jersey the warrenty on tools and a lot of other things did have a lifetime warrenty

[@johndimech8945]

My favorite store is at the curb. I have rescued 4 snowblowers from the curb. Most issues are fuel related and i usually can get them to kick over after pulling the plug and adding a little gas. The worst being a corroded brass float. I could hear the gas in it when shaken so i put the float in a cup an then in the freezer for 20 minutes. Boiled some water, removed the cup with the float and filled it with the hot water. Pushed the float under the hot water and as the air in the float expanded the float started fizzing from every hole (about a dozen). I marked all the holes. Grabed my smallest of drill bits and drilled out every hole. Once dry, i soldered all the holes. Cleaned off excess solder. That was 15 years ago. That Sears snow blower will start on the 2 pull every time after sitting for a year or three. I would rather shovel for the excersize. I always put my snowblowers and other seasonal gas motors away with a little oil in the cylinder, piston at top dead center and carb drained. Get video. I like your methodology when it come to diagnosising and order of repair.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

See, everybody? I TOLD you James had a great sense of humor! That was the best nasty filter swap EVER! 😂👍👍👍

[@jonstacey1956]

Hay James, I watched an older video where you broke an float ear of a carb, I have never tried this but maybe try putting locking pliers snuggly on both ears, they should reach to the solid base maybe preventing the ear from snapping

[@poq600]

Hi james. My first post. You and Mustie are my diy heros. I learn so much. I need to move near you. People are always leaving stuff outside.lol.. I'm curious if you drive around looking for stuff

[@jcondon1]

Surprising I do not drive around looking, but do stumble on things from time to time.

[@helmsajr]

Nice work James has always great video.

[@guataco]

Have a Merry Christmas. Thank you.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

[@jg6142]

As always excellent job! Merry Christmas

[@jcondon1]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@jimyeske8498]

Great work! That one was definitely worth the effort!

[@MrPixar-y5d]

James is expert mechanic 👍 I’ve enjoyed watching his videos.

[@AmosBHaven]

(around the 30 minute mark) Ya gotta just "LOVE IT" when "parts" heal themselves doncha? 👍

[@drunkingsailor2359]

It's nice to see a cover over the output panel.

[@jackpulley4324]

Thank you for your teachings. I have learn a few things from you. Enough to help my neighbors with their mowers and small engines.

[@redneckbryon]

Always nice when it’s relatively easy.

[@danielparsons3995]

That's cool you gave the center punch a try! I said it works wonders and for the most part it does work but I think a center punch with a little stronger spring works better. That one seems kinda weaker than the ones I've used.

[@StevenEverett7]

I really enjoy your videos James. Thank you!

[@jayredwanz8599]

Nice saving the generator. As for the muffler, could always paint it with the high heat black to make it look better.

[@mrpetit2]

Repairing is the best form of recycling 🙂👍

[@sjanninck]

Great work James! Thank You

[@almclean4835]

Nice job James Happy Christmas