Making Money Repairing Lawnmowers

Buting and selling lawnmowers. In this video we try and turn £10.00 into more money by buying a cheap lawnmower from Facebook and doing as little work we can to make our £10.00 grow. You really can make your money grow by doing this instead of putting the money in the Bank.
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[@marshallborder9089]

Glad to see you took your time measuring the oil out for the oil change - so many mowers I get are over filled and people think that there something bad wrong with there mowers and just go buy a new one . When really the only reason it was shooting oil out the muffler was there own stupidity of over filling it .

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

Good video Martin. £10 lawnmower goes into the shed, 2 hours later, a £70 one comes out. Like you say,better than any bank. All the best. Rob.

[@retrorestore]

You got it Rob, simple stuff really. Cheers Martin

[@ryanrepairs6944]

Love watching videos of you and Gary and also tinkering myself. Hoping to start doing this myself some day. Keep up the good work Martin

[@Daggerwin]

Looking good, there is definitely money to be made.

[@Ajt1994]

Daggerwin I think you should pick one up cheap and have a play. The John Deere is looking good.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, good to see the John deere coming along as well.

[@mr.slaphappy3794]

Woaah wasn't expecting to see you here... But then again, you do the same sort of stuff on your machinery restorer channel.

[@dsldg2]

Really great job Martin, you will make a profit and someone gets a nice mower.. love it. :)

[@stebenit]

mower looks great Martin nice little money earner. look forward too the next vid. cheers Steve

[@brianpercival1829]

Excellent video Martin. You are spot on with anyone can do this to make a few extra $$$ over the winter months and have a nice profit this coming Spring. Looking forward to more mower videos.

[@retrorestore]

That's right Bri, there's a few youngsters who watch these vids that are having a go and earning a few bob. Anyone with an interest can do this.

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Nice one Martin :) Made a few quid on my free mower early in the year. Of course all that and more swallowed up by the tractor lol.

[@ionracer24]

Top notch brother! Loved this restore

[@Flumpsarus]

Nice one Martin! Another great video! 👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud

[@williamweir300]

Very good and informative video top man👍

[@PapiDoesIt]

Another enjoyable video, and the music fits along perfectly. I have only paid for one mower out of the last five, and that one was a rider that had only 3 seasons before they gave up on it. They over filled the oil and blew out the gaskets. Easy fix.

[@retrorestore]

I've seen that so many times, I can't understand why people think that they always need to top up the oil even when its over filled.

[@davidmills4043]

Thanks for the how to, bought a intermittent starter Briggs and Stratton lawnmower 450 for £20, did what you had recommended in a previous video and works now, just waiting for kit to service it properly i got off of Ebay for £16

[@christiantroelsen8594]

I love this channel😃Keep up the good work👍🏻Like Number 11

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Christian. Cheers Martin

[@eddieryan7639]

Love the videos martin your a top diy mechanic never afraid to try stuff

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Eddie.👍

[@kylefrost1789]

👍🏻👍🏻 great video

[@creynolds6288]

Great video as usual !!

[@tonyfrewin4822]

Another great video. Thanks.

[@sarah87uk1]

It's a good way of making money, I asked for a broken lawnmower last week and now I have 4 free lawnmowers, which is great... but my back gardens like steptoes yard now lol

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Good deal all the way around. Nice job.

[@andycousins5016]

Happy days

[@doublewide6]

Like the wd-40 and scotch brite pad on the wheels, works a treat!

[@retrorestore]

Yes it does Bob. They cleaned up nice. Cheers Martin

[@dannycopse8447]

hello martin great video as always

[@kiansworkshop638]

great vid as usual martin i buy and sell mowers myself keeps me busy after school and can earn a bit of money doing it

[@retrorestore]

You got it Kian. Well done. Cheers Martin

[@69Phuket]

Enterprising! Don't get a swellhead though! In my day it was returning glass bottles 3p a time...(6 halfpenny chews) ;) Look after yer' teeth!

[@kiansworkshop638]

haha thanks fella

[@ClassicCarCave]

Martin, Great little turn around on the mower just cleaning up the plastic wheel made a massive difference! Cheers Dave.

[@retrorestore]

That's right Dave the wheels make it, just like your Mini haha

[@petefroud5308]

Great video Martin. The boots will come off with a bit of persuasion . Cheers Pete.

[@GregsMowing]

Greg video Martin. Looks like that mower hadn't done much work before you cleaned it up 👍🏻

[@Ajt1994]

You've inspired me I have just won one on eBay for 11 pound cheers Martin

[@retrorestore]

Hope its a Briggs engined one as in this vid Aaron. Good luck bud.

[@davidlough2182]

Nice one m8 a good bargain there.

[@stevenwatson3963]

Hi Martin, at 17.16, that tune, i was waiting for some footage of Barbara Windsor half naked in a "carry on" film.Lol

[@retrorestore]

it's all part of the Retro appeal of my channel Steve lol

[@gerbutt]

Super vid bud. I'll try blowing that hole out on mine tomorrow and see if it helps the primer bulb. "It's coming up to the end of October here in the uk", did make me giggle :)

[@retrorestore]

It can reveal a weak or leaking primer bulb as well. Cheers Martin

[@shankill178]

Good one Martin. Could be a good way for someone to make a few quid and pass a bit of spare time as well.

[@vdubs6068]

Great buy Martin you should make a decent profit on that. Its always a good idea to keep spares. Cheers Jamie

[@retrorestore]

That's right Jamie, we will buy any old one as spares can be dear.

[@1ladtv676]

Good video Martin! I have the same mower for sale that's just had a service

[@retrorestore]

Hope you get your profit on it bud. Cheers Martin

[@1ladtv676]

Hey Martin I have some mowers for sale if your interested? Your about 45 min drive from me

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

AWESOME

[@aodhmacraynall8932]

oi, im givin you a thumbs up before I even watch this. I know its goin ta be that good.

[@retrorestore]

Hope you enjoy!

[@shanebrookes1878]

Hey up bud you a northern lad or southern?. Love videos keep it up love watching them

[@Lfig012]

Elbow grease == showroom condition.... great vid thanks

[@randl3sx125]

We literally do the same things it's more of a hobby for me though buy fix then sell hope u don't get to many subscribers or the secret will be out an no more bargains great video mate

[@retrorestore]

There's enough to go round bud, there's many doing it where I live but we're never stuck with any mowers.

[@randl3sx125]

retrorestore hopefully mate! do you ever do any Strimmer chainsaws that kind of stuff or just mowers?

[@newstart8948]

Nice work there Martin any bits you need give me a shout.......

[@69Phuket]

Sound Of The Summer....Bet yer neighbours are well tanned! ;p

[@retrorestore]

haha, we rarely see neighbours.

[@richardgray115]

i sharpen my blades without taking them off.had no complaints so far....

[@re-cyclops405]

What would we all do without WD40 !! those whell covers came up a treat.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, multi uses Jon lol. Cheers Martin

[@alexhickey5633]

Or you can go out in the spring time like me and pick up all the mowers people leave at the curb, put a bit of work into it and then sell for 70 quid

[@ashboy225]

No body do that in UK hardly...

[@alexhickey5633]

Farmer Ash lol its what i do. Then again im a bit wierd

[@retrorestore]

You got it Alex,

[@alexhickey5633]

retrorestore again like i said in another comment, im strange but its how i make money

[@dh.mowersblowersservicesll4061]

I do it all the time and typically sell for 125$$

[@dantownsend5995]

On Sunday I got the same mower been sat in shed for 10 years

[@retrorestore]

You'll get it going Dan.

[@chriscampbell8309]

nice viedo martin

[@michaelphelps9555]

thats not bad for $ 10 ponds you got a good bargen

[@0880matty0880]

Another great video Martin! Quick question.... My lawn mower is relatively loud, is there a way to quite them down? Many thanks

[@retrorestore]

Maybe the muffler is shot. Try another one maybe a second hand one.

[@rogeroconnor5182]

nice quick and easy repair,well done. hoping ophelia isnt affecting you,take care

[@retrorestore]

A little bit windy in the Midlands Roger.

[@RandyDarkshade2]

I used to do the same with bicycles. I used to either pick them up free or cheap and fix em up. What ever wasn't worth the effort or too far gone would get stripped down for parts. So I barely ever spent money on new parts. I can;t do it now without ESA getting arsey, even though I only did it as a little hobby and sold maybe one bike a month if I was lucky (only because I didn't put much effort into it due to ESA but they still get bloody arsey)

[@jaggass]

You got a good bargain.

[@garyconstant4234]

Came out well Martin.wheels look like new. Do you do a video on replacing the starter cord?

[@retrorestore]

Yes I have got a vid in one of my projects in my lawnmowers playlist.

[@darrenrichards7004]

Hi loving the videos ive just bought a mountfield with briggs and stratton 35 classic engine but im trying to find a handle/lever that you have to hold in when using it and let go to stop the mower any ideas where i can get one as no luck so far on ebay

[@retrorestore]

Look on facebook marketplace for scrap mowers Darren.

[@darrenrichards7004]

Thank you i appreciate the help keep up the good work

[@jsof2]

Martin, if you're going to do a bit of pimping - how about a bit of Nitrous oxide injection or chrome straight-through pipes?! I've wondered in the past if there would be a market for film character themed mowers - e.g. the "Batmo-mower"! or a "Bullit" mower. Excuse me -I haven't taken my tablet today. Lol.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, i've thought of themed ones as well John, we'll see.

[@MrWallyrooster]

Tell 'em that "this mower was used to cut grass at Buckingham Palace." Then ask for £100 instead of £50. They're buying a piece of history!! 🤣😂

[@retrorestore]

haha, I've already sold that one lol

[@88ariesk]

I replace those rubber boots all the time. it's just a bit fiddly to get on. You gotta poke the end through then grab it with a small screw driver and pull the rest of it through it takes about 3 minutes.

[@retrorestore]

Yeah, I agree. Can you buy them on their own ?

[@88ariesk]

I believe so? I usually save them when i change a car's ignition wires. they are the same boots that go to a distributor or coil pack. I'm 98% sure you can buy them individually.

[@88ariesk]

www.amazon.com/MSD-3311-Spark-Plug-Terminal/dp/B00029JK8W/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1508294146&sr=8-10&keywords=spark+plug+ignition+wire+boots Something similar to those. however they should be much cheaper than that typically.

[@retrorestore]

Nice find Lem

[@aodhmacraynall8932]

yer one a me favorite youtubers, prolly because I can tell yer definitely not from east anglia.

[@edmarkham2632]

Do you balance the mower blades after sharpening? I always take the blade and put a Phillips screwdriver through the hole and rest the tip of the screwdriver on the bench and hold the handle of the screwdriver in my hand and see how level it is.If it's not balanced and un level on one end of the blade

[@retrorestore]

Yes I do the same

[@derekkeane1008]

please keep doing your videos and all your autheres i ilke your comaentery as you are filming one thing about your aire comppsser due you draine your airetank just a coment not kritazing at all and than you for using your time.

[@retrorestore]

yes, I do drain the compressor Derek.

[@TheOldFatBastard]

nice one mate, thank you’re wallet for lazy people lol cheers

[@ianwomack4198]

Martin did you balance blade when you sharpened it

[@retrorestore]

No I didn't bother as it ticked over very smooth when I first started it

[@gott2641]

This was a great job in reviving, however there still seemed to be a slight hesitation to the engine after you were all said and done. Did you run it for longer to see if it went away, or did you find something else that needed adjusted?

[@retrorestore]

You need to run these mowers for a while to burn away the oil that accumulates in the head and exhaust where they have either been over filled or tipped up the wrong way. they will be fine then.

[@2094Ryan]

Another great video buddy. Can I ask, I have just got myself a £10 lawnmower, but it doesn't have the throttle bar thing , can you get a universal one and have you ever had to fit one? I would like to see how you go about it.

[@retrorestore]

What mower is it Ryan?

[@2094Ryan]

retrorestore it's a flymo petrol. But I'll have to find out the exact model if you like.

[@2094Ryan]

retrorestore I seen I lever kinda thing on eBay.

[@retrorestore]

Is it a briggs and stratton engine and do you mean the handle leaver at the top of the handle?

[@2094Ryan]

retrorestore yes Martin it's a Briggs and Stratton engine. Yeah the handle at the top that you squeeze in its missing.

[@thehotrodguyskai2377]

Cool i want to start doing this is it a good time to start looking for cheap mowers

[@retrorestore]

Between now and Spring time is the best time.

[@thehotrodguyskai2377]

retrorestore ok thanks

[@paulschmidt7473]

You ever take trades, someone buys a mower for £50 and wants to trade their old one, say for £10. Giving you another one to work on?

[@thehotrodguyskai2377]

retrorestore can u start an work on those other petrol mowers u have out on the decking i see a mountfield in the weeds another flymo on wheels a yellow MCcullock

[@retrorestore]

The Mountfield is Gary's The Flymo is a runner but it's a plastic cheao deck and I did a video on the McCulloch.

[@bbj0097]

Don't the spark plug caps just screw off? Or is that motorbike ones that I thinking about?

[@retrorestore]

No these ones don't bud

[@AaronRankin]

Is there not a drain plug on the bottom of that Briggs? Or did you just decide it would be quicker to tip over?

[@retrorestore]

Yes there is but they can be a pig to get out and it's easier to just tip it over.

[@AaronRankin]

retrorestore thank you for the prompt reply. I thought it was maybe the 35 was different. Love your videos. Very informative, and you and your wife are too cute. Subscribed.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud. Enjoy Cheers Martin

[@JamesPropmaker]

I've been working on these engine for over 10years as a full time mower mechanic.. There pretty much bullets proof... Only thing let's them down is the diaphragm.. Always by brigs diaphragm never cheap one just not worth it

[@retrorestore]

Yes I agree but they are a bit dear. I've had good and bad pattern ones.

[@JamesPropmaker]

retrorestore You should try and get into Ride on mowers more Profit

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I agree. Don't come across many though.

[@JamesPropmaker]

retrorestore Can get them cheap sometimes on......Ebay... Keep up the good work..Have fun

[@williamevans7376]

Does the engine cover need painting with heat resistant paint?

[@retrorestore]

No, it doesn't get hot.

[@williamevans7376]

Thanks.

[@noonereally5926]

You forgot the little silver tube screen. Otherwise an excellent video.

[@Stevesplatto]

Nice video. Got to disagree that there's money to be made. Bought for £10 sold for £50. How many hours? Petrol to go collect it. Spares are not free! Even the 2nd hand ones were part of another deal. I doubt youre making minimum wage on the mowers. .. Now the videos, Master pieces! Cheers

[@retrorestore]

Its a hobby and as long as you are enjoying it and making a bit on the side, its a win win bud.

[@Stevesplatto]

@@retrorestore Fair enough

[@jaggass]

Can you get 4 stroke lawnmowers?

[@retrorestore]

Michael, Are you joking lol

[@jaggass]

Im guessing most are then as ive only ever had electric ones. May get a petrol lawnmower next year because im sick of the plug coming out of the socket

[@MrMateZ]

You can always get a free lawn mower at your local tip

[@retrorestore]

We're not allowed to take anything from the tip. They have everything covered in security cameras.

[@andymaddock1975]

you forgot to put the screen back on the main jet

[@edmarkham2632]

Sorry, I hit wrong button. You file the heavier end somewhere away from the cutting edge until it is balanced.

[@CarlCostelloPlays]

😄

[@Britec09]

Bargain for 10 quid