REVIVING A $100 JOHN DEERE MOWER (BLOWN ENGINE REPLACEMENT)

[@williamalbright8878]

I really like your yard looks great I wish my yard looked that nice.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. I’m trying hard this year to keep up with it.

[@MowersNBlowers]

Nice job Alex, that thing looks new!

[@freedommowers420]

Thanks Henry!! I was really happy how this one turned out.

[@EastinColl]

I found your channel a few months back. I am no small engine mechanic, but I love to buy and flip on the side. Mowers, chainsaws, weedeaters, etc. I’m starting to get pretty good at it, but always happy to learn new stuff. Your channel is one of the best for helping me do that. I appreciate it!

[@freedommowers420]

That is awesome to hear. It’s fun to fix and flip. I really enjoy learning as I go. Thank you for the support.

[@zombiesgarage5144]

If you have time, do a break down of the blown motor, its always good to see the failure points because its usually not just one thing that goes wrong, but a series of things to go wrong

[@Kailikescars]

Wow alex again you did good atleast you got the other engine to get that lawn mower back up and going

[@freedommowers420]

Greatly appreciate the support !!!

[@elmervidad91]

Never those kind of finds in Hawaii. Damn that's a score! Good find. 🤙

[@freedommowers420]

I’ve had a couple people from Hawaii say that the mower prices there are very high. Also Australia. Thank you for the support.

[@mavision6525]

Turned out great.

[@mountaindewdude76]

That's such a satisfying feeling when the engine comes back to life! Nice job on the swap! The mower deck really turned out nice, too! Awesome!!!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. Yes my favorite part is to take a step back at the end and see how these machines turn out. Feels good after all of the hard work.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Blown engine replacement better than taking it apart to get it fixed up and running again The Head lights look like a front end of a certain year model of a Chevy truck glad you have a replacement engine for this one Alex

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you Robert. I’m going to take the other engine apart to see the damage, but I knew I could swap this one over quick and easy.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@freedommowers420 glad you got it running again Alex 👍✌️

[@liljoeii6091]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for the support as always.

[@Maik1968]

Hello, thanks for this video and sharing it with us! Greetings from Germany and have a wonderful weekend 👍💪🌞🍀😘

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you too!!!

[@rockyoursocks]

Hey you should pull the deck off it before you start working on it. It will make it so much easier to work on it. Also easier to clean the deck when it's off.

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Great looking makeover on that john deere. Awesome work!!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much!!

[@LaneProductions327]

That is awesome! Nice Job!!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you!!! 😎🇺🇸

[@danielimbriaco3917]

make sure you grease it up good after washing

[@tech-village]

Thank you. The process of washing the engine itself would not be superfluous.

[@larryd.214]

Nice job Alex! Glad to see that ol' 'John-Man' running again. Love the defibrillator cabinet for the starting fluid!

[@freedommowers420]

Haha. Thank you very much for the support. Yes the John man is back in action.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Nice tractor Alex. Here in Iowa John Deere tractors bring big money, especially in the condition yours is in. With all the dirt on that deck its a wonder it wasn't all rotted out. You probably already sold that J.D.👍🔧🇺🇸

[@freedommowers420]

Haha. I wish I was that far ahead. I finished this video yesterday with this John Deere. I was really surprised with the little rust it has as well considering how packed it was. Im not even sure what to list this one for. Maybe $650? I hope you are doing well Roger 😎😎

[@larryanglea3458]

Enjoyed your video's, I have a JD D-100 so I learned a lots thanks.

[@freedommowers420]

I’ll have some more John Deere revivals soon. Thank you very much for the support.

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

24:38 Ah yes this happened to me. My brakes were rusty and sticking. I replaced the spindles first thinking it was the spindles. Woopsies. I didn't really mind the preventative maintenance though. haha

[@josephriddle2772]

2004 LA 105, i fix them and many others all the time or every day, im a lawnmower machanic and i have a LA 105 that i now call Frankenstein i have put 5 different engines on it for fun and to test them for other tractors, walk behinds, zero turns, what ever, i enjoy watching all your videos 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧

[@freedommowers420]

Heck yea. I always like to hear from other small engine mechanics. Thank you very much for stopping by and the support.

[@tattookid1313]

nice john deere

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you.

[@OSXMan]

Smart move. Changing the engine shroud was super slick.

[@harleyquintin6974]

Great job my friend . Harley from Saskatoon Saskatchewan.

[@DrAce2025]

I have a 2008 JD LA115. The deck rotted out on it, but I bought another one and can't get the blades to engage. This video is what I needed so maybe I can get mine fixed. Thank you for this video and keep them coming. Great job!!!

[@freedommowers420]

I hope you get it working great!

[@danielbrown4133]

I am retired and to keep myself occupied I work on John Deere ride-on mowers, for what it's worth I just drop off the mower deck as a matter of course. Makes things so much easier.

[@freedommowers420]

Yes it’s always good to just drop them and check everything over. Thank you for stopping by. It’s fun to tinker with them.

[@danielimbriaco3917]

i have a la125 19 hp and it runs like crazy ive pulled trees out of the woods with it and i plow with it

[@jarrettwalck3409]

Also picked up a L100 for 50 bucks replaced the briggs with a kohler command 15hp good deal

[@elhitman5635]

Thank you.

[@smithwesson7149]

Nice job! Looks good as new! My nephew used to be a small engine mechanic but changed his career to working on a marijuana farm in Oregon.

[@freedommowers420]

Interesting change of work, but there is a lot of money in that business. I really enjoy tinkering in the garage and doing what I can to revive and flip mowers.

[@smithwesson7149]

@@freedommowers420 I would have preferred that my nephew to have stayed with mechanic work and opened his own business like his father.

[@freedommowers420]

@@smithwesson7149 totally understand.

[@David-yh5po]

Enjoyed it thanks for sharing 👍

[@freedommowers420]

Thanks for watching

[@bertgrau3934]

Thats a great job. Looks like new. I have a 2004 Murray that my mother in law gave me. In 2019 the engine started blowing oil out all over. I was going to rebuild the engine, however the cost was going to be around $300. I found a 2004 Craftsman GT 5000 . It was in bad shape. The owner told me the engine would run, but smoked. So i took it home and swapped the Kohler V twin 25 horsepower for the 12.5 Briggs. The biggest problem I had was the drive pulley for the blades . The Briggs was 1 inch the Kohler was 1 1/8 inch. What I did was take the electric clutch apart and used the lower piece as an adapter I had the 3 pieces welded together and it works great. The only electrical was the starter. The Briggs uses a solenoid from the battery then another cable from the solenoid to the starter. The Kohler has a battery cable to the starter,and a small wire to the solenoid on the starter. I used the Briggs solenoid, and a heavy cable to the starter and a small wire to the solenoid. It works great. The only problem is, if something stops a blade the engine doesn't bog down, it tears things up. The Craftsman was a 48 inch cut, the Murray is a 40 inch cut .

[@freedommowers420]

Thats such an awesome story on how you got that to work. With a little thinking and putting in some work, you have a great machine. Thank you so much for the support and sharing 🙏🙏

[@FenrirFabrication]

Looks better than anything you find for sale around me thats older than a year. nice work.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you!!

[@rulif2092]

On my mower, I brushed the thin surface rust under the deck and then painted it wirh primer and hamerite on rhe under side.

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Great job brother Alex 👏 👍 thanks for sharing buddy 😊

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Hey, Alex! So I guess you’re already planning on at least one followup video - tearing apart that engine for a diagnosis. I’d like to request a second one - using Baldeagle’s technique to repair that seat. I’m very curious to see how others have succeeded with it. 👍

[@freedommowers420]

I’ll be doing an autopsy of this engine for sure. I’ve got to get the supplies to do the seat on here. If I don’t get a chance to film this one I have some other John Deere’s to try it on. Thank you 😎😎

[@Woodie3200]

@@freedommowers420 Curious to hear what your asking price was for the mower once it was complete?

[@robertwagner8440]

I have an LA105. 2007 model year 1200 hrs runs and looks like new. Maintenance and a little TLC goes a long way!

[@freedommowers420]

Yes it sure does. That’s amazing to hear it running strong at 1200 hrs. Thank you for stopping by.

[@67enfield]

When you have weeds growing out of your deck it's not good lol

[@freedommowers420]

It was like a jungle in there 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnhanson4795]

i got a 2021 e100 john deere with 83 hours on it for 600 dollars thought great deal.but it tosses mower belt in heavy grass constantly.belts on right way everything very annoying.made sure belt is under belt holders still does it

[@drpatferrydc3853]

YOU NEED TO CLEAN UP THE ENGINE AND OTHER PARTS BEFORE YOU PUT THEM ON, MAKES A NICER JOB AND LOOKS MUCH BETTER!

[@waderigsbee6923]

Good job Alex,I would buy boots.

[@Fourwheelfreak]

That was a good deal on that mower I’m not sure if you will see this as this is an old video but would you be able to do a video on all of your mowers and machines I would love to see them!

[@freedommowers420]

I may do a video here soon on what I have in the yard. A lot of them are going to be parts machines but there are some good ones in there.

[@scrapyardengines9741]

Nice job man, did the same thing on a Troy bilt pony last year

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you!! Many more projects coming up.

[@staffordlandry528]

Check the oil, air cleaner, belts and change when needed needed or scheduled, run dry with Stabile fuel for storage and store inside or covered. Check tire pressure at each use.

[@freedommowers420]

If only everyone treated their equipment with that maintenance. Very good advice. Thank you for stopping by.

[@kevintaghon9624]

John man by far

[@MrGattor33]

I have to say that thing is looking nearly like it's brand new. Well done on that engine swap and getting that thing up and running. Very impressed with those headlights; I wanna know where you get the LED lights from.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Will a 14 hp Intek fit a mower that the bigger HP single cylinder like the John Deere? Mines blown but I have a spare 14hp

[@stevecurry5785]

Have you got any john deere LA hoods same as that la 105 for sale ?

[@travisnichols5680]

Good morning…I would like to know what you use to clean and get the black plastics to shine like you do?

[@freedommowers420]

Automatic transmission fluid

[@philliphall5198]

Should bring a K easy

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

How much did you buy the replacement engine for? I see some in my area for around $180(17hp). I have been looking into this just to be ready for when my engine goes out. I bought my L100 last year but I have already put 100 hours on it.

[@aroundthehouse8472]

I found your channel 2 days ago. Looking to try and start doing this part time to make a little money. Any tips on getting started? I had to fix our riding mower a few weeks ago. Starter solenoid was bad. Felt good to fix it. Right now i am trying to get my dads old tiller running. New carb, gas tank and fuel line. I want to try and get a mower to flip. Been looking on marketplace but all i see is mowers for 100 to 200 and they look terrible. Not sure i have the tools to fix em. Good channel. See i don't have a lawn mower junk yard to get parts. If i flip em and have to purchase parts i feel i am gonna lose money

[@jaimeg9058]

What kind of cleaner do you use when you say atf?

[@freedommowers420]

I give it a wipe down with a microfiber towel and a very light amount of automatic transmission fluid. A lot of people use WD40 also.

[@cameronwingate7477]

I would just run ethanol free fuel and I am soil zero rod 20 W 50 put on mulching blades replace the belts and anything you can grease with Amsoil or Lucas heavy duty grease

[@jarrettwalck3409]

Just got one for 80 bucks replaced the head & and push rods intake was bent serviced pulleys & belts on mower & deck great cheaper john deere

[@andyelkins883]

i really like watching your video's i have subscribed is there anyway you could maybe bring a old rear engine snapper to the channel ? i am a big fan of them

[@freedommowers420]

If I can find one I’ll make a video on it. Thank you for the support!!

[@jamesripley9095]

You should put the JD screen on the motor off of the blown motor Details .

[@freedommowers420]

I did end up swapping it over. It’s the little details that make the difference. Thank you.

[@ChosenOneDan]

previous owner clearly didn't maintain their mower. don't know how you could let that deck have so much dirt build up under the spindles. not surprising their engine blew with that few running hours I wonder if they ever changed the oil or filters either.

[@freedommowers420]

Wait… so you’re telling me that you have to do maintenance 🤷. Haha. Yes lack of care is the downfall with most of these machines. Even just oil changes and keeping the decks clean goes a long way.

[@debbieelliott3651]

If you're not going to use the mower back and you're not going to repaint the bottom of the mower deck with Rust-Oleum paint. Using oil will work as far as stopping it from rusting. But if you're going to sell it or use it using motor oil will be a bad idea. It's a little bit more work but it is well worth the time if you take off the blades get a sanding wheel or a wire wheel and knock off all the big rust and then spray it with Rust-Oleum paint. That is the best thing to do. And the more honest thing to do. If you're going to be selling the mower or using it yourself. The bottom of a mowing deck is a lot different than the bottom of a car or truck. If you want to stop something from rusting. Please do not be lazy like the majority. And do it the right way with Rust-Oleum paint.. that's all I have for now. You and yours have a great day.😊😊😊

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for the input. I try my best to turn these machines around and get them serviced properly. I’ll have to start painting under the decks. Unfortunately in my area we have a lot of sandy soil so the paint doesn’t last long at all.

[@bertgrau3934]

​@@freedommowers420 I have done that, even when just cutting grass, it will take the paint off. I paint in the fall, so it won't rust during the winter months. But I doubt painting will last. If you disassemble and have the deck powder coated, that might last a long time. Kind of expensive though.

[@newton366]

Some of these owners think these mowers are maintenence free

[@hardman-j6z]

I got a mower for free it runs but when I have it running and enga

[@Unsocial01]

Paint is horrible, lol they sprayed over the rust…how you not see that

[@eziusss]

petrol engine only runs for 350h? :D

[@ElijahMiniBikes]

THis one did, probably a lack of oil changes and not checking the level often enough. Have a similar engine on a John Deere with 870 hours on it. Runs fine all day long without missing a beat.

[@fartsackjack7081]

money maker there

[@freedommowers420]

Hoping to make a couple dollars on it. Probably will sell for like $650 around here.

[@fartsackjack7081]

@@freedommowers420 thats a good return ,,, best part is u prolly get lots of service to ppl after u sell em stuff yeah ? seems like a very good idea .. im startin a small pushmower powerwasher just a repair shop ...if i think i can fix it ,,,lol and best part ....there is SOOOO much free info on tubes ...ill learn what else i need ...LOL

[@MrCelticatheart]

Hey Alex ya should have pressure washed it and it would have been a lot more pleasant to work on. I got in the habit of doing it the day before so its clean and dry and will never do dirty ones like that one without it being done, game changer. Yo bro. it pains me to see you working on things on the ground, get a table/bench you can work on, your backbone will thank you later trust me, I have some experience in such matters.

[@freedommowers420]

I wish I had the money for a lift table. I have that mower lift in there but still have to work on the floor. I already have degenerative disk in my back as well as arthritis so I won’t be able to do this for many years.

[@mrnhl3080]

Dam the deck looks like he lowered it and used to to bulldoze

[@freedommowers420]

That’s what I was thinking. 🤔 🤣

[@philliphall5198]

I wonder if they treat there wives like they do their lawnmower ???😢

[@freedommowers420]

Right!!! I feel bad for them 🫣🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@barthanes1]

No, no, no, it's a Deereman.

[@thyubernoob]

Nobody likes a dirty deck!

[@GinoZizza]

Turning the engine is an inaccurate way of checking it for compression. Not be rude

[@sawyerbennett8227]

No compression so your first thought was valve adjustment?? 🤣💀

[@freedommowers420]

I’ve had at least a few that had a tight valve that wasn’t seating all of the way leaving it open and reading low compression. Thank you for stopping by.

[@debbieelliott3651]

You probably already know this. And do not let the naysayers steer you in the wrong direction. There is no difference between that 17 horse engine and the 19 horse engine. The Piston size is exactly the same everything is exactly the same. The only difference is the stickers. that's why everything is so interchangeable. I've been doing this for a little over 30 years. I am one of the few people. Very few people that tell the truth about riding mowers and push mower engines. I've worked for little companies I have work for big companies. 98% of them are all scammers. In today's world lion makes more money than telling the truth. That is sad but true. And if the other so-called blown up engine spins over and you do not hear a lot of clanging and banging going on. What may have happened is. The bolts might have come off the Piston rod. And the crank could have through the rod and the Piston all the way forward. It may be an easy fix. If you're willing to tear the engine down and give it a shot. I've seen it before. With small engines like that. That had a lot of hours on them. Not to mention a new crank rod and piston is very cheap. If needed. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work young man. And please do not let the naysayers steer you in the wrong direction. That's all I have for now. You yours try to have a great day.😊😊😊

[@MowersNBlowers]

That’s not exactly accurate! While the differences are slight, there is minuscule spec differences in bore size between a 17 and a 19, differences in a 19 and 21. On 15.5HP ones, the heads are slightly different from a 18.5. They are not all exactly the same, but they’d run with interchangeable parts, just probably not as efficient as designed. They’re about the same, but not EXACTLY the same!

[@demcomp]

Intek engine. Briggs junk 😠

[@freedommowers420]

They certainly have a lot of compression relief issues. The 19hp ones seem to always break the connecting rods.

[@philliphall5198]

Can’t stand jd equipment period

[@AllenTwigger-yg6lp]

My neighbor had the same one and he had no issues with it he bought it brand new a long time ago

[@freedommowers420]

With some routine maintenance, a lot of these machines would still be running. Thank you for stopping by.

[@AllenTwigger-yg6lp]

@@freedommowers420 i just think some people are just too lazy to do the maintenance but if they don't know where the filter is at or how to clean it or change oil they got KZbin or there engine manual on paper or PDF on Google

[@Turningwrenches85]

Nice work alex , 👏 this one turned out great 🟨 🟩

[@EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for the support.