Repairing a Briggs and Stratton generator

[@BillySBC]

When we get rusty gas tanks like that we fill them with white vinegar and let them sit for 2 days, the white vinegar dissolves the rust, then we empty the vinegar out and flush the tank with a solution of water and baking soda to neutralize the acid from the vinegar. Works excellent.

[@MSwarrior12]

Awesome

[@paulelliott5244]

Vinegar will actually eat the metal. Evaporust is a much better solution, pun intended

[@GeorgeBonez]

⁠@@paulelliott5244yeah but vinegar still smells much better!!! Lol 😮

[@donnlowe9129]

This is a much better method than filling the tank to tank with stones. I would have half filled the tank with water then added some muriatic acid to the water and shake in it all up of course after sealing all the outlets. It would clean that tank in about 20 minutes and then you could flush it out with fresh water and then rinse it with some acetone.

[@thomaskerr2082]

Excellent job and with a broken leg too. Hats off.

[@jimmackey2909]

Enjoyable as always. For the tank, Matt at diesel creek drops a chain inside and straps it to the wheel of his tractor. Does a great job. Glad you're off the walking crutch. Getting better every day. You impress me by the work you take on. As we used to say, keep on keepin' on.

[@tyendor1952]

Another thing that works well is to dump in a bunch of nuts and bolts, wrap it up with and old towel or blanket and tumble it for a while in the clothes dryer with the heat turned off.

[@BillySBC]

Just go to Walmart and get a few gallons of white vinegar, pour it in the tank and let it sit for 2 days, it will totally dissolve the rust, then empty out the vinegar and rinse the tank with a solution of water and baking soda and it will neutralize the acid from the vinegar so you don't get flash rusting. After that just fill will gasoline and add Marvel Mystery Oil, the Marvel will prevent any further rusting by keeping the inside of the tank coated with oil.

[@bobbeals1509]

Andrew uses the air compressor to blow the rags around inside the tank. Works good

[@scottsmith1569]

IDK how on earth I'm just now finding your channel Sam!! Love seeing your motivation and work ethic. You're also very knowledge in what you do. I'll definitely be watching now.

[@jlucasound]

She's Good! She has a great mentor.

[@alpenglow4243]

You’re a good friend for doing all that work on the generator and getting it running.

[@dlaitch]

Great innovative repair job ,Sam. Cleaning and sealing the gas tank would have been a problem that most your viewers would not tackle . Nice to see your foot is mending albeit slowly. Be careful not to injure it again ! Always learn something from your videos. 👍👍👍🥇🥇🛠🛠❤

[@richardphelan8414]

James Condon on U tube is the man on these small gen sets ,This is the first Video I caught of yours looking to many more from you as time goes on

[@jaywhitehead5294]

Great job, young lady. Please be mindful that you only have one back. Try working smarter, not harder.

[@SilasLives1]

I like how you used every muscle fiber in you body to get it in your trailer and did not give up. Good job!

[@cheekymonkey666]

i use evaporust fluid inside the tanks, fill half way then flip over to do the otherside, once the rust is gone i then use POR15 Fuel Car / Bike (Motorcycle) Tank Repair Sealer... really good for tanks like the one you have. slosh it around inside for 5 minutes enpty it out then let it dry... i first used it on a small metal mower tank and it impressed me so i did it again on a few of our machines that were showing rust signs.

[@RawSauce338]

POR15 is good stuff

[@urbanstd1]

Good job on the generator fuel system restoration! The only recommendation I can offer is to add an in-line fuel filter. Glad you are recovering from your injury.

[@kevindowd31021]

Hello! Random internet dude here to tell you all the things you are doing wrong and how I would do them better! Love to see young folks fixing things like I can't do anymore! With all the "news" and other things depressing my days, it's wonderful to be reminded me that there are still youngins being constructive and not so much destructive. I suspect there are many more, just not on the lightly blues. Tinkering dad to the rescue! When you broke the cut off valve, I was thinking JB Weld. I'm glad that you didn't listen to me.

[@Doppeldropper]

Well, folks have suggested vinegar and evaporust for the internal tank cleaning, which probably would have been less laboursome. But with rocks bolts etc. physical rust removing, it might be handyer if you have a cement mixer or or other rolling/shaking device to which to attach the tank to. Anyway, great to see a lady being so handy with engines a mecanical stuff - Rock on 🤘😊👍

[@trythistv]

I had to repair the fuel tank on our backhoe, it was bad, the bottom had rusted through, tiny little pinholes that were clogged by dirt. they gradually started leaking. Had to cut it out and weld in new metal but that POR15 fuel tank sealer you used is the same stuff I did, and it has held up great! Thanks for sharing the process of getting this thing back up and running!

[@jeffg.679]

Thank you for sharing your processes and understanding. So many just throw away things tday. I’m glad this interested you and you showed us what could be. Well done.

[@snoopy9292]

I bought that same pocket knife years ago and I swear it’s just as sharp today. I’ve never sharpened it and haven’t been easy on it lol. Good purchase.

[@marywilson7553]

I would have given up 5 minutes into examination of that mess. Great job. Good camera angles.

[@randymartin3856]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@vigattoc]

Great video Sam! I'm learning english and i'm training my listening with your videos! Give an hello to your Brasilian fans!

[@papawheelie5835]

What a great work ethic and attitude. Plus, you're cuter than a box of speckled puppies!

[@madsoc4]

Have seen you several times on Andrew Camarada's channel. Glad to see you have one. i hope you have success like he has on KZbin!!

[@PabloP169]

Well done. You sure gave yourself a good upper body workout cleaning out that fuel tank. I hope that that paint is really resistant to gas, else that will peel after a while. It seems like talking to one's self is a family trait! To reduce the sidewats movement of the load, take the strap around one of the vertical frame pipes, then continue to the other side.

[@brendahyslop6770]

I like your channel, thought I was the only girl around that liked tinkering with mechanical things...seems we are birds of a feather haha! I really enjoyed seeing your attention to detail. Oh, btw nice job on the refurbish, to bad on the broken valve but your dad came through. My only suggestion is geez be careful... you are another accident waiting to happen, take it from one who has made plenty of mistakes and had accidents!

[@jej3451]

I love how you meticulously masked over those labels on the tank before painting it. :)

[@vigattoc]

I would have painted over

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Hey Samantha, great video. I hope your leg gets better real soon. Love and light. Paul.

[@fhwolthuis]

Great video, Sam! For tying down the generator, next time you'd better wrap the strap around the frame of the generator once and then tighten it to the trailer.

[@jeffally9115]

That is amazing to have a dad help u out 😊😊😊

[@EmerickKing-j4o]

Sorry Sam, I was of line back on. Bad weather up . Great videos .

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

Been watching Andrew for a long time .... somehow, I finally found your channel ..... keep up the great work !!

[@nosam6002]

The rock cleaning trick is cool. I have an old boat gas tank i want to restore and I'm going to give this rock trick a try.

[@samanthaweber6932]

Let me know how it goes. They are a little annoying to get out.

[@bowdoin5063]

Great work ethic Samantha / Glad you are here

[@jasonmeister6988]

I got an old nonworking Briggs and Stratton (small one) too... This video makes me retake a look at it. Thanks! Love your vids and Andrews too

[@tyendor1952]

Your Dad's 8N is looking good, I see it has new tires and paint.

[@minskmade]

great process... great video. your pops repair of the petcock is awesome. nice yank up the ramp...those are heavy

[@PowerTom286]

Hey Sam. For derusting the gas tank I use some sharp, and self cutting "Spax" wood zzzzzzzzzscrews and then strap it to a cement mixer or a tractor tire and let it turn for a while. That is definitely less exhausting than your method, just as a hint for next time. "Nach Fest Kommt Ab!" we say in Germany Sorry for the Schadenfreude, I knew it before it happened. I had to break these die cast aluminium pieces several times myself! Tom 😎

[@1lilfarm]

Great job Sam. Wonderful, never give up attitude getting that up the ramp onto the trailer. Looks like it weighs more than you!!! 👍👍👍

[@mrstan3997]

Way to go Samantha and to dad to save the day. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Would love tosee the process of your dads tractor. Looks like its coming along pretty good.

[@hamop3]

Great Job Sam. Keep up your enthusiasm.

[@CerebralAilment]

Nice! I just had to give mine a full service yesterday - that one should be big enough to run the entire house when the powers out minus the hot water eater / dryer

[@Chris-uu3cp]

Great video! Gotta be tough working with that bum foot! Thanks for sharing!

[@QuantockAndy]

Wow Samantha, you are defiantly the girl I always wanted to meet when I was your age. (yes I did meet one and 42 years later we are still very much together..) I admire your stance on life and your personality is fantastic. I wish you well, although I can see that you will succeed in whatever your path in life takes you to. Your beauty shines through by the way. Kind regards and the best of luck and happiness, Andy.

[@charlesdean2002]

I have enjoyed watching you on Andrews channel , now I have subscribed to your channel . Congrats !

[@pam8469]

Hey Samantha, you need a bench vise and a compressor. The vise to hold small assemblies you are working on and shop air to blow things out or off; that would be handy...🙃😀😃😄🙂😊👍👍👍🦮🐈🐇🦆🐤🦜🐞🏵🌹🥀🌺🌻🌼🌷🍀🍉🍍🍌🍓🥝🍞🍔🥨🍕🍟🥪🍜🍦🍧🍨🍩🍪🥧🍰🧁🍺☕⚓🕑

[@bren70ssss94]

Not sure when this was recorded but i hope your leg has healed up , interesting content as ever 😊

[@andruspuusta4230]

I would attach the fuel tank to my concrete mixer and give it a fewe hours to rotate with glass (used with sandblasters). Nice work!

[@Byrne.Curtis]

Sam, dumpster Dave, and Andrew all new uploads this week🤘 best content on KZbin

[@jeffreylord8172]

Your videos are improving, with every one you do. You did an excellent job on the gen set, more than I would have. Hope that foot heals soon.

[@samanthaweber6932]

thank you!

[@macmroz]

You could fix the tank to the concrete mixer and run few hours with stones inside the tank to clean the tank from rust. It's less exhausting. :)

[@cliffmorain7215]

Hey Sam, I'm happy to see a new video. Just wanted to tell you what I use as a gasket scraper, I use wood chisels. Very easy to hold and they keep a pretty good edge.

[@paulatkinson2849]

I'm with mat at diesel creek strap the beggar to a jacked up tractor wheel and let it run whilst cleaning and spreading the sealer (can have a beer whilst it goes) hope ur ankle gets better soon 👍🍺

[@najken]

You should consider a Amazon wish list with some ratchet straps on. I’m pretty sure they will arrive quite soon.

[@TD-3269]

I was under the impression that the generator was given to you! You said “I got this from a friend because it wasn’t working.” Then at the end you have it back. Anyways, good job!!😃

[@jeffgreen2448]

They are known as “breaks and scrap’em “ for a reason. Great job

[@BackyardMechCon]

Tie the tank to the side of a back rim of the tractor. Jack up wheel put in gear an let it spin away for however long it takes to clean it... job done.

[@klif_n]

LOL, I did the exact same thing to my neighbors generator tank. It was rusted even worse than that, but some Evapo-Rust and a bunch of rocks from my walk way and it looks like new.

[@johnhicks735]

Good job on fixing that generator backup to run. Briggs&Stratton partnered up with Honda to design those style of pull starter's,& carburetor's as A universal fit for that name brand style type of generator. Along with other names brands to that are clones of both brand engine's Briggs &, Stratton. As we'll as Honda, Kawasaki & Yamaha, Suzuki, Polaris, Kubota small engines.

[@henkvanleijen4451]

nice to see your doing your thing. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome job! Thank goodness you graduated down to a boot instead of that walking thing😊

[@larrybourne4176]

When you were scraping the gasket at ~31.30....a trick to keep things inside clean is to wad up a paper towel and stuff down in there before you start scraping. That way, when done you just pull out the towel and all the scrapings come out with it.

[@DAS-Videos]

I tried vinegar and acid in the past, the problem I had was after the cleaning the tank rusts inside even faster. If I was to do it again I would fill it with water and pour some iron out in it, and a day later put rocks in and shake it. I put iron out in my toilet bowl tanks and it is amazing at turning rust into black stuff that suspends in the water leaving the tank spotless.

[@samanthamcnallywatercolors]

I love that you have a great Dad who really cares

[@officialhipa5103]

Great job, very informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@douglasmorton6121]

Thanks for the video! I noticed that even your awesome dog has a bum foot. Is that an upstate NY thing? 😁. Good to see something saved from the scrapyard. A little elbow grease…. Some patience… and there you go! Stay Safe!

[@lwwarren]

I've done this before. I strapped the tank to the rack on my 4 wheeler and went for a couple hour ride. I rotated the tank every 45 minutes to an hour. When I was done the rocks had scoured the inside clean. I didn't coat the inside of mine but I would have done the same with the coating.

[@wildscotsman1]

Another great video Sam, you gave me a good laugh watching you shaking that tank 🤣

[@reginaldmarselus4742]

I applauded when it started. Well done

[@marctrossbach6560]

There she is! Saw ya with andrew C. ! Definitely have some good skills

[@jamesazure5577]

Good job Sam as always. Keep them vids a coming. You take care of you foot there. And take care and stay safe. Peace out.

[@matthewmcdaniel8846]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣watching you shake the crap out of that tank was just hilarious I loved it 🤣🤣

[@robblaauboer5862]

Found your channel and see a real powerwomen……greetings to Andrew….

[@kevinmckenna9601]

Outstanding and diligent work!!!! you can be on my crew any day!!!!!

[@noberet]

Great project! Looks like a magnetic nut setter could have been handy at 34:22

[@حمزةخالد-ي2ف]

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[@railguy6639]

Watching you shake the rocks out of the tank reminds me of trying to get a pick out of a guitar. All the while I'm thinking you have a shop vac right there. 🙂

[@johnnybgoode6466]

well done - your patience was rewarded

[@Cedarsman.]

Samantha i do appreciate the motivation that you have 👍 Keep going 💪👍

[@brianward9505]

Next time you come across this situation Sam , they make a kit to remove rust from metal gas tanks. I used it on a Honda ATV I had bought in the 80's , it's a two part system, one solution to remove the rust , which as you did shake it around the whole tank let it sit overnight and then pour that out , second part it's an liquid epoxy that coats the tank which you turn the tank all around to cover the inside completely , let it set for a day and it's like new. That tank is still like new to this day,

[@wayneheigl5549]

very good job samantha get well soon,

[@rayclark9643]

Congratulations on successfully repairing the tank...guess pulling that thing up onto the trailer was a good test to see how good your injured foot was doing😊?

[@cozziwysong3905]

you did a great job on the generator

[@TR19]

How have I not found you before? I watch all these kind of videos and never seen yours

[@chezjeanlouis9511]

I saw you with M.Camarata, so cool, follow you !!

[@rondove9473]

That old tractor rim will make a good fir pit in its new life.. I have made several rusted tractor rims have a new life with a new family

[@tyendor1952]

Sam, I really wish you would wear a pair of safety glasses or a face shield when you're spraying solvent like brake kleen or carb cleaner. If it sprays back in your face and gets in your eyes you'll wish you had taken the time to be protected.

[@بوعيسىالمهيري]

Happy to see your videos and good job .Keep it up ❤

[@cecilveley5722]

Well that was quick. Got something for this weekend I’m camping and need something

[@Mr_Snowclouds]

You did a good job on the generator.

[@danleehill]

Samantha that was a great job, i'm new to your channel really like it.

[@CarFul]

Loved the video a lot and I’ve great respect for your perseverance 👍😀

[@donaldmacdonald8685]

Great work ethic!!! Keep on learning and next time google your problem it might give you some idea's if you choose?

[@robertkinstle9413]

Glad to see you have progressed to a walking cast. Don’t push it….

[@BS.-.-]

I also use to own a Briggs generator just like that but 3kw. I had the same rusty gas tank problem. The petcock should have a screen that sticks up into the fuel tank. I ended up selling mine because even after coating the tank, new petcock, new carb it still had issues.

[@petrusiusmaximus]

All in all: a successful project. But I can't deny that some of the repair steps are very reminiscent of the Andrew Camarata style. 😉

[@oscar-nd9mo]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!! ...You just make my day , Thanks Samantha , You got a suscriber !!!!

[@loisbernardes7940]

for better and easier, fill with gravel, with water, shake a lot, soon you will clean, lubricate, any type of artifacts ; congratulations, I'm Lois Bernardes, engineer, Brazil, SC

[@joeybaldarelli6620]

Thanks!

[@samanthaweber6932]

Thank you

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Did anyone think she would give up dragging the generator up the ramp? I never thought for a second!

[@TheMrFarkle]

Yoiu can certainly be an inspiration to young people. 😊

[@Boomhauer333]

Should've added the Benny Hill music while you were shaking the stones out of the tank 🤣

[@James-nq3en]

Very good work very detailed thank you