Reviving A 45 Year Old Brush Mower (Batchold Bros' The Whipper)

[@oldhippie100]

its good to see that young guys like you are getting things done and not just laying around playing video games

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks

[@55yxalaG]

Nice job getting it started!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks

[@David-ll8bt]

Good job. You do good work.

[@aaronhayden1780]

We have a power train in one of our go carts and it’s been a pain in the ass ever since we got it

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yeah their pretty cheap

[@lcagee]

I have a dr just like this. It's an awesome mower.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

it sure is

[@michaelcook768]

You may find this interesting. The 57 Sears walk behind had a 8TH Briggs engine...it only had about a 1" crankshaft length. A pulley went on it, that went to a double pulley...the shaft to the blade was here, and the belt to the wheel drive. It had a foot pedal at the rear of the mower deck. The engine was mounted on a pedestal...when you pushed the pedal down, it tightened the belts. So, you could start the engine without the blade turning. It had a 2 3/4 go engine...and was front wheel drive...in bright red paint..the foot pedal was silver...it locked in the down position and was easily lifted by your foot.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

wow that is very interesting. you remember a lot about it!

[@michaelcook768]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 I used it quite a bit at one time...it was heavy...but so unique I remember everything about it.

[@chrishollingsworth8604]

does anyone know where to get the rubber replacement tires for the whipper?

[@markrush5013]

i would suggest wearing gloves when using carb cleaners and other chemicals...youre a young guy...no need to give yourself long term health problems...love your vids!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

good advice... thanks for watching!

[@redneckbryon]

Curious, this engine has electric start why not use it??

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

good question, it did not have a battery hooked up to it, and i didn't want to take one out of another mower to use. I figured it would save time to pull start it.

[@royceanderson3389]

Electric Starters are just something else to break.

[@DonovanBryant92]

it would be cool to see one of those motors on a mini bike or something say like the motor mount rusts apart you could use the engine for something else

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yeah i might do this

[@djpickle4071]

its called "The Whipper" I find that funny LMFAO

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yeah this is a funny name

[@justinlockaby2251]

Sweet

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yep

[@qlimaxbass5022]

Nice Wheels I think its BBS Oh no its Vossen :D

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

lol

[@Hi-qq7zy]

Do more reviving vids

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

k

[@Hi-qq7zy]

Thanks those are my favorite kind of your vids

[@robbyjones7631]

First check leakdown to check rings, valves, and head gasket. Replace the carburetor. Tighten the head bolts. Adjust the valves. Tune the engine.

[@michaelcook768]

One more question...do you repair and sell equipment as your work, or is it a very involved hobby?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

It is my part time job, I also work as a landscaper.

[@michaelcook768]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 Well, now it makes sense. This way you can drastically reduce cost in the business. You said use it a season and sell...brilliant, actually.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks!

[@Ellenslife851]

This would be a cool machine if it was restored cosmetically and put a 5S Briggs starter cup pull on it from the

[@natestemper9688]

I own a Dr bush mower but with no engine

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

nice!

[@hectortorres2975]

I noticed you used spray carb cleaner when cleaning and rebuilding carb, I read somewhere that the chemicals in that cleaner is not good for small carbs? have you ever experienced any issues since you work on them so often?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

nope, never had any issues

[@hectortorres2975]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 Thank you!

[@Mizman76]

Hector Torres they're not good for any rubber gaskets. Just take those off if possible prior to cleaning. I mean "carb cleaner" cleans carbs!

[@ethanslife4206]

It has electric start

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yeah but i dont have a battery

[@redshift5050]

It's not antique. It's just old.

[@randomdudes4736]

It is Dope hater