getting into the john deer 212

lets play with gas and spark

[@spidouche44]

I'm french, and I just owned one. Damn I love this tractor. Made In U.S.A, serial number 60741. From 1976, I have an old puppy there ! :D

[@notajp]

I used to use spray carb cleaner as starting fluid. Then I was talking to another small engine mechanic I knew and he told me that he used 2 stroke gas in a spray bottle. The 2 stroke oil helps lube the rings on engines that have been sitting for a while, and if you are working on weedeaters and chainsaws it’s especially important. You can pick up spray bottles at Dollar Tree for a buck.

[@jsimm4587]

You’ve fixed so many machines you’ll never loose money on anything ! This channel is the best I think I’ve ever watched I’m glued to the channel if you stop I’ll go into depression ! Hope this goes on and on ! Really enjoyed these videos .

[@chrismansker8870]

my mother found a 316 at a local second hand store and bought It for me only thing rong with it was it had a flat tire and was out of gas lol it has hydraulic deck and an onan motor very nice machine

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

That starter is glowing red.. That's for sure..

[@yourbeekeeper]

That's one hellouva starter.

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Mustie is experienced wrench funny to read "experts" telling him what to do Lol

[@dangerranger5424]

My 212 did not start in little over a year and it started right up

[@william38022]

A lot of times they wouldn’t start because the wire for the spark plug would come off of the coil you might have to pull the rubber boot off the end of it and clean it and push it back up in there make an adjustment with a screwdriver or a pair of needle nose pliers make sure that things get in the right contacts with the coil also those carburetors can get out of adjustment pretty easy overtime you have to readjust the screws in it make sure it’s getting gas

[@lakesideranch]

Nice old Deere, used to have a 210 w/ a Kohler 10HP, owned it 20 years, did piston and rings once in all that time, very reliable machine. Same unit as yours, had variator, lots of power, great mowing machine. Those Kohler engines have a crank driven compression release, works by centrifugal force, your compression reading will be low if it's sticking making it hard to start / run. Don't worry, you'll sort it out. Looks like the head gasket is fine from here :)

[@pvccannon1966]

IM Very late but if that is a mold for a MARX body they are very rare and valuable

[@william38022]

I wonder what would happen if he put his hand over that carburetor when he’s trying to start it sometimes that’ll help them old carburetors start sucking better

[@chefkeith99]

hope you bought all the molds. then farm out a tube frame that a repop front end and a 1600. trans bolts to and instant winner

[@interlinkplus8236]

Just saw this. I have the exact same mower...ran out of gas last week. No biggie, fill the tank...would NOT start. You can crank all day, it's not going to start!! The pulse pump wont pump until the engine actually runs. I used ether...all better!!

[@flinkostememniakgrant1266]

I had a Deserter, which that looks like. Drove it cross country in 1972.

[@MrNota500]

Smoke was coming from the exhaust. When you you first started cranking a little bit of what looked like a mouse nest came out, might want to check that out. I think your on the right track with the head gasket, time for a compression and leak test.

[@vwfoolwhy]

If your talking about the guy I think your talking about. Then he's been asking 500 for those molds for years. However the molds had very little use and are still in great condition. Kit Body's are really big right now. Priced right they sell...

[@themaniacmower]

A bit late but your points need adjusted. I have a 212 just like that and when it fires like that it means your pointed need adjustment. .020 is what I adjusted mine to.

[@kingtut5923]

thats what I figure

[@Ellenslife851]

Nice tractor can’t wait to get mine restored and going

[@gingertimelord5]

I have a 1974 112 with electric lift and PTO ...live it even if it does have a 40 acre turning circle and eat gas like an old farm truck compared to my 1967 Sears suburban lol

[@localcrew]

It's sometimes hard to tell whether there's a compression leak in the "K" series Kohler engines 'cause they have a built-in compression leak for easier starting. One of the valves is kept slightly off its seat below about 700 rpms, I think it is. That means that there'll always be that "Puffing" noise as it cranks. Of course, this machine may have a blown head gasket too -- you never know. Seems like the starter works -- for now.

[@djm1953]

check with Downs Mfg in Lawton Michigan they build all kinds of fiberglass bodies may be they could help??

[@Timetotinker]

Don't know about mold values, but a nice fiberglass buggy body around here brings good money...........tony

[@briggsdidnotstrapem7699]

Mustie love your videos. i am looking at the same tractor, with tiller and snow blower. around 1K, i would like to buy it for this winter, will this be ideal for a snow removal type of jobs? i would really appreciate your comments thanks.

[@radboy28]

it probably needs a new plug because if it was the carb it still would have ran for a second when u primed it

[@benzlover55]

Is it even getting any fuel? Smokey with brake clean but after it evaps there's nothing, zilch, nada, coming out the tailpipe.

[@wtbm123]

Ceedell, Might know about the molds also.I will send him a link to this vid.

[@granskare]

that's John Deere - we have a lot of Deere factories in our area - :)

[@HarveySpooner]

Mustie1, She sounds so close... Do U avoid starting fluid or U just don't happen to have any availale at the moment? As my years pass, I seem to use it on my pull start engines to save some wear and tear on my shoulders.

[@1ton4god]

I love green tractors mustie1... I'm a sucker for a green tractor.

[@zx8401ztv]

If the carb is working correct, possibly fowled spark plug, heat the electrode up and try again :-) It often works for me :-)

[@raymondcline8194]

Sounds like a kit car? I have one a 1980 Bradley GT on a VW chassie But the are not cheap

[@ralphsouthwick9563]

Don't get me wrong I'm happy you got your dream garage but I miss your old one could you possibly do a show from it

[@MyFizzypop]

i live in cornwall uk were most vw vans are in the world there are loads of buggies here to,if you in uk i think you could of made your money x2

[@ddcraun]

Dude NEVER burn brake Kleen ! That stuff is deadly.

[@russcrum7693]

Running a starter that long , very bad. I have a 216 that was like that , clean the carb, new plug, and fresh gas. Set carb at 1 1/2 turns on both screws. If it wont start, check fuel pump. Never never never crank on a starter like that. See Tryal fixes all, and there's your dinner

[@shaneharrison4775]

Take a look at jc Whitney's catalogues they still see those I believe that may give you a good ideal as the what the run

[@william38022]

I have a 212 and right now I’m having issues when I back up it makes a noise almost kind of a squeak you almost get the idea it’s trying to lock up or hang up a little bit in reverse and when I plow snow or try and push driveway stone with it even just a little tiny bit the wheels will spin and lose traction I didn’t used to have that problem plowing snow I have the wheels chained and I have been able to push a whole Lotta snow with that in the past anyone know what could be causing this issue???

[@udizzy1969]

yes check the plug, and starter fluid proley...lol cool deere man

[@downtoride6757]

hey bud what type of oil do you use i just purchased one and have heard three different things.

[@corysgardentractors7084]

did you ever do a follow up video?

[@GregsGarage]

gasserglass and persuaderboats might know the value of those molds.

[@James7796ify]

You look like the doctor from the CDC in walking dead

[@johnr8476]

Runs like a Deer? If the dune buggies are based on the rear engine VW it could be hard to find donor cars, but I would be more concerned about what kind of liability you may have if someone was injured in one of them.

[@myavo]

I already know who's gonna win this fight.

[@allmihi]

your going to melt your starter you should no better then to turn a starter more than 5 or 6 sec! 8 at most with out letting it cool some.

[@davideuton5361]

Check points on side. the one I had collected water in fuel tank. kept soup can over filler cap

[@albertcyphers1532]

Did you ever try using WD-40 instead of starting fluid? It works well

[@normbarr2894]

if i ran starters al long as you do i would be replacing starters every other mounth

[@super20dan]

no joke! I would not abuse starters like this

[@rk22cc]

hope you have another starter

[@231flash]

Are the molds still smooth or are they pitted and cracked?

[@mattheweberly4252]

Mustie how much do u want for 212 as she sits not running

[@SBCK5]

Cool

[@mikeshaver7821]

wow dude you gonna burn the crap out of that starter. if you think main jet plugged, clean it first....you just threw then main needle in there, did you back off 2 turns as recommended???? are you a mechanic??

[@mikebrandon2202]

You kill me when you use a starter like that

[@roger44alan]

Buy them

[@ebevis1964]

I have the same mower a John Deer 212 with 12hp Kohler... it ran last year, put it up for the winter... Tried starting this spring an had no spark... so I bought a new 12 volt Coil an still no spark ... You have any suggestions ... Thank You

[@mustie1]

dirty points

[@ebevis1964]

I don't want to sound stupid but where are the points ? On the fly-wheel ?

[@mustie1]

on your engine there will be a cover an inch by 2 inches, and will have 2 screws with a wire comming out,l believe its right under the carb, take that cover off and take a file in between the points

[@ebevis1964]

Thank you very much, That got it running, But ... lol ... I have the points cover off an im watching the points as it's running an the points are arking around the points area an down at the wire ... should that be happening ... will I have to set my points to make that stop ?

[@mustie1]

***** at the points yes but not on the wire, that wire should have covering on it,

[@Grady_OBS]

anyone know what the screw on the front is for?

[@kennethmarlow2731]

I think it would be more money than you would want to invest

[@jevchance]

That will start with some ether

[@MyFizzypop]

i saw smoke on right hand side of cylinder

[@avidxxxobishnst7099]

i like to check the plug.... see if its wet? working the shit outa that starter! they are $100!

[@billyhorne4521]

he probably only has 25 starters laying around for it

[@marinjeanprovost9583]

Hello question do you still have this John Deere and does it have the kholer k301 engine. And if so would you sell parts off it.

[@paulg444]

Great camera work!!.. so much better not seeing what he is doing!

[@blackhatter011]

Nothing runs like a Deere that won't run. Over priced Chinese junk now a days.

[@kingtut5923]

mUSKIE CHECK THE POINTS

[@stephenreese5921]

Meyer Manx is the best known Dune Buggy. Every other buggy is just a poor copy.

[@bigpaw64]

use some real starting fluid--will fire right up

[@patrickbrown9537]

my motors vibrating pretty bad any suggestions?

[@dannythedeerenut3897]

+Patrick Brown motor mounts, check em, i got 2 busted mounts ant she shakes bad

[@glenstertx]

Patrick Brown I,

[@iceman22st]

close

[@stevestumbaugh8982]

Please use WD-40 instead.

[@owencrawford8416]

@knuckleBuste AL i can see why you have 0subs

[@whitfinks1007]

Holy starter