Ridgid Generator / Seized Yamaha Engine - Will it Run?

Bought this generator for parts. Before tearing it down I want to see if the seized Yamaha MZ300 engine can be freed and made to run again.
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[@robertpeters9438]

You are blessed with the curse of being able to fix anything...no matter how long it takes. Ah, a fellow sufferer. Just remember, your loved ones may occasionally enjoy something new.

[@thecrow3380]

Well described! Me too. The only thing I ever found that I couldn't fix, was my marriage. Oh well.

[@davidlamberson5435]

I am always amazed at how many pieces of small engine equipment are thrown away or given up on and how just a little detective work, inspection and a part or two gets them back on the job.

[@phbrinsden]

One of my favorite episodes. It might not have been a huge financial win with all the parts needed. But a big KZbin episode win. You took a really abused machine with some very bad symptoms which suggested scrapping and brought it back to life. A ton of interesting learnings. It was intense!

[@Honestandtruth007]

I'm just stuck watching this video and want to know the outcome 😂👍

[@Honestandtruth007]

This Guy is A Real mechanic and great One at that....👍💪

[@jemfly1062]

James, just found your channel and am now a subscriber. Your calm, unhurried, logical, skilled manner, your technical knowledge and application and your well-considered narration is worth watching and learning from. Thank you SO much for your superb presentation ability, no yap, yap, yap, just the necessary information, no irritating and loud soundtrack, brilliant photography and a camera which is steady, focussed and shows what we need to see. Well done, sir! In a world of self-obsessed 'presenters' who feel that we are best served through endless but wholly needless exposure of their faces, cliché-ridden drivel and appalling photography which conceals far more than it reveals, you are an exception. Enjoyed, revelled in all aspects of your investigation and now thirsty for more. Thank you, this is how KZbin should be.

[@jcondon1]

jem fly thanks for all the nice comments. I just focus on the machine and cut out all that other stuff. It has been a learning process. My earlier videos were not as good. But am working to improve as I go.

[@z3r3pmoto]

I was going to leave a comment very similar to yours but you worded it perfectly. James is a breath of fresh air in the youtube community, I've just subscribed as well.

[@Gersberms]

He's my favorite small engine channel, I like a few others but this one's the most inspiring and informative.

[@skymogel]

Have a Briggs and Stratton recoil rope stuck. Is it seized or could it be the generator housing?

[@jcondon1]

@@skymogel the engine could be seized. Also could be the recoil or maybe the cylinder is full of gas hydro locking the engine. Would first remove the spark plug and try again. Make sure the ignition is off in case fuel starts coming out of the spark plug hole. If still not moving remove the blower housing/recoil and try spinning the engine. Also check the coil/magneto. Sometimes they rust to the flywheel preventing the engine from turning.

[@alanb8620]

OMG found your channel a few nights ago, and I am definitely losing a lot of sleep. I am so hooked on your channel. I know a lot about engine repair, and I say I have still learned a lot of good stuff. Thanks James

[@MrJmattr3]

I had a champion 4500 watt generator go down and stumbled across this channel. Now after fixing mine, I’m hooked on Mr Condons videos!

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

Another gem added to your long list of bringing an inoperative piece of equipment back to life. All guys think they are back yard mechanics but you are head and shoulders above the crowd.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@Honestandtruth007]

@@jcondon1 How Old is this Ridgid Generator ❓❓

[@faahQu]

Watching your videos is like watching Bob Ross work on small engines. Take that as a compliment.

[@tc1904]

Amazing attention to detail, a true mechanic at work. You know you’re watching a master of his craft when he uses a inch pound torque wrench to tighten the recoil to the shroud!

[@JustMe-mg6vw]

That generator has all the earmarks of having been flooded w/ saltwater after a hard life. You’ve got mad troubleshooting skills!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. This one had a lot of issues.

[@nonenone3442]

James Condon. I was wonder with is the chemical or color green you are using in your Ultrasonic cleaner. I want to buy it ok. You can contact me at my e-mail ( [e-mail] ). Johnnie Thanks

[@mountain177]

@@nonenone3442 probably mean green or some other industrial degreaser

[@fourbyfourer]

What a great video. Thank you for giving life back to a piece of equipment that was left for scrap. Nowadays a lot of people would rather throw stuff in the scrap rather than try and fix it. And it was nice to see you use a torque wrench. Respect to you my friend.

[@Ragnar8504]

One of the reasons for that is the insanely low price of most stuff they quickly slap together in some obscure country. If the price of a new power tool is roughly the same as the hourly rate of a good mechanic, no one will have something fixed by a professional, so anyone not confident fixing stuff themselves is going to throw things away when they break. Example: I recently had a green Bosch rotary drill hammer fail less than two years after I replaced the brushes, with exactly the same symptoms. I decided I wanted to have a pro look at it this time and took it to a reputable mechanic. Now, keep in mind that this thing cost 70 Euros when we bought it new in 2003 or early 2004 and a new replacement is a 100 Euros. The mechanic told me I'd have to pay 45 up front to have him even look at it. If I did decide to have it repaired, that would count towards the repair, if not, it'd be gone. So I decided to go home. Either I'd be out 45 Euros for knowing the hammer's toast or I'd pay at least the price of a new one for the repair. Terrific! I did end up taking it apart myself again and found the issue very quickly. There's a bit of tinsel wire that connectes the brush to the power terminal and that was pinched between two parts of the case on one of the brushes, preventing it from moving. As the brush wore, the spring couldn't move it because the wire was stuck and the brush lost contact to the commutator. Put it together correctly and everything's fine!

[@jesterr7133]

It is so satisfying to take a parts machine and bring it back to life. I had a friend give me a riding mower with a "seized" engine, so I never checked it and started robbing parts off of it for other machines. After it sat in my back yard for a couple years before I finally decided to tear it down. I decided to check the engine to see which parts were still good, and to my surprise, I found out it was only a compression issue. I started playing around with it, and had it running again a few days later. I spent the next year finding and replacing the parts I had robbed off of it and fixing a few issues, but it is completely finished, with the exception of some issues with the headlight wiring that i am still trying to figure out. All in all, I have only invested about $50 total in the mower, so I will call it a win. There's nothing better.

[@rexharvey8420]

What a shame that some people treat their kit so badly! I have had a Honda EM300 new in 1974, which is used regularly and it is still nearly in as new condition. I am not seriously careful, but I do treat my kit well and with respect. Another interesting video as always Jim.

[@williamvaughan1218]

A old timer gave me a trick for rusted pistons and rings. 50/50 acetone and transmission fluid. Works great! you should never use grease on or around that crank shaft to flywheel area the key is only for alignment you don't haft to use one providing you place the flywheel correctly. make sure the mating surfaces of the crank and flywheel are perfectly clean and degreased. it will hold fine.

[@kens97sto171]

I think he only used the grease as a way to give it some tackiness so that the key didn't fall out while he was trying to put the flywheel on. He mentioned he could not turn the flywheel because he had a rope in the cylinder chamber to keep it from moving. But you're right it's a taper fit between the flywheel and the crank once it's a line correctly it shouldn't really move.

[@georgestender7172]

I have learned a lot from you, thank you for all your efforts. The only thing I would like to see is, You get a Hydraulic work table. I don't want you to end up with a bad back. Take care and please keep the videos coming!

[@trailrider0194]

I'm amazed every time I see you take another "junk" generator and squeeze more life out of it.

[@Kullain]

Truly impressive! You have the patience of a saint! I watched the entire one-hour-plus video and was simply mesmerized by your technical know-how and ability to explain your thought processes as you worked through them. Thanks for sharing!

[@firedmyboss]

Ditto what William said! I have to learn the process of LAPPING VALVES.

[@Roy_Tellason]

@@firedmyboss Being that far into it I would've done both valves, and maybe valve seals as well. BTDT....

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Not only are you good at diagnostics , electrical , etc , your camera angles are awesome , we can always see what is happening , great job !! :-)

[@jcondon1]

Thanks, been working on that. My early videos you could not see a thing.

[@TheNiteNinja19]

I'm thinking to myself that I want a project that I'm taking something that somebody just disposed of and fix it up to working order. Then I remembered, that's my riding lawnmower. I have an old 1992 ranch King, it was thrown in the junkyard. After about $100 of TLC, I have myself a very nice riding lawn mower.

[@AUTiger1964]

Love it when old non running power equipment is resurrected from the parts shelf!

[@user-ck7bg3et2g]

Have the same curse, able to fix most anything, 3 nice roll away toolboxes, been at it awhile . Fart smeller this young man. I am 60. Soak these little carbs in white vinegar, cleans out old fuel well, rinse with very hot water. Thank you young man for your videos.

[@MrCarburettor]

You did beat a dead horse and made it gallop! Well done!!!

[@mikegeorge8586]

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[@galaxykode9243]

Lol

[@Honestandtruth007]

This man is a Real mechanic.... and Great One...👍👍💪

[@mabloodhound]

I never would have paid $120 for a recoil assembly and guess I would have waited until I found a used one. Great video

[@rilufuzz]

I randomly got recommended your videos lol. I actually find them therapeutic.

[@AL6S00740]

Reviving old equipment , that is just splendid

[@somerandomguy3868]

Nice job bringing this one back, it was looking kinda rough at the start of this, but looking and working real good at the end

[@craigcornish8006]

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[@cottonj9]

"I couldn't help myself...." PERFECT.

[@1986yamahafazer69]

I knew you weren’t gonna give up and make it a parts machine. Great job! You rock.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@ctiley2212]

A touch of cleaning and paint on the inside of the fan cowl (for longevity purposes) and grinding off the opposite lug on the flywheel to the missing one and painting it as well, would compliment the contrived appearance of a quality job by the use of a torque wrench.

[@danross344]

I love your intelligent approach to each step of the problem. I think you are a very good mechanic.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@kristopherpatterson4530]

U inspired me to start working on generators, where I live there's a abundance of generators to buy or fix from peeps.hope to see and learn a lot more from you.

[@MrShawn8406]

Thanks for the cool video. I learned a lot from this. I “dabble” with lawnmowers and small engines when needed but not as a regular hobby. This video was very informative and I truly appreciate watching the entire set. Thanks again.

[@t12goby2]

I admire your not to giving in, people say I'm like that way, but you're one persistent guy.

[@mikenike776]

you gave that neglected generator a new chance at life great job!

[@tonisam962]

Everyone really needs to watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs there an important advice on this video that everyone really needs to know. Thank you

[@pensfan907]

Thank you so much for this video, just picked up the same generator but in a 8000w, 6800w running that didnt run but was told the same thing good power. Fixed the engine but not making power, now i know what to look for.

[@Plons0Nard]

If you continue like this, you will NEVER get your spareparts stock 🤝😁🇳🇱 Great job, great skills 👍

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

I could watch you work all day long. You are very methodical & meticulous in how you approach problems on these generators. You have nice tools. My brother would never spend the money to get good tools. He would always buy the cheap pieces of crap, and then get mad when they broke. He was a good mechanic, he could fix just about anything, but he was cheap, which didn't make much sense to me.

[@craigparish521]

Great video, very well explained. I have a mountain cabin , we lose power frequently. Tired of hauling gas for EXL8000 Convert it to propane. I used A century propane conversion kit. It runs great . Thanks for the great video !!

[@robertl.fallin7062]

How big a tank do you requimend for a 12 hour run time? 1500 watts needed.

[@craigparish521]

Robert L. Fallin my Propain tank is lg. Its for heating the cabin . My tank size is 1200 gal. I have it filled once a yr. How much was used for the generator, not sure? How much gas for 8 hrs run time 3 to 4 gal . Had 5 - 5 gal gas cans in the garage. That would last 3-4 days . With 1200 gal Propain tank , never any worries.

[@sweetlou5902]

Your videos are so thorough and insightful, helped guide me to finally repair my generator i was stumped on, just watching your meticulous manor in diagnosing issues made me rethink my approach... thanks kindly Lou

[@jcondon1]

Glad I could help. What was the issue?

[@sweetlou5902]

@@jcondon1 @James Condon I figured it out, champion 4000,3000w the avr was dead, replaced it and motor wouldnt start, thought maybe dirty carb, nope apparently since 2008 champion includes a voltguard circuit, the volt guard is wired to ground, line volts, and outputs to low oil and kill switch circuits, out of range voltage causes a shut down and hard start state. I knew I'd have to adjust avr, but without running motor you could see the catch 22. I removed the line in power to the voltguard and was able to run and adjust avr which was set at 139 V brought it down to 120.1 v and it maintains that at load and short 3000w run of two heaters. Very happy now... could not find anything on web for this predicament... model no of genny is 46551. Thanks for your great videos! Regards Lou

[@rogerd4559]

@@jcondon1 Ill put money on a bet it was that damn regulator

[@nativepower1665]

Best video i have ever seen, u were persistence and alot of patience alot of people would just throw the gen away. People like u keep the country running. Awesome video. Equal to Rocky movie👍

[@jcondon1]

Thanks!

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Jim, you did an excellent job and this is an outstanding video. You went way further down the rabbit hole than would I. But, we’ve all done it once or twice. That’s what makes these repairs fun, and challenging. Thanks, Jim S

[@user-kf8qc7cx4n]

I’ve got a 20 year old.Honda EU3000 generator. I just rebuilt the carburetor for the first time. It looks and runs great. Man that engine runs great now.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

If it was me while I was lapping one valve I would have checked the other valve and cleaned all the build up on the head

[@charlesseymour1482]

Hey. Go easy on this guy. He did a great job on a shit generator. He got finished! Well done!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@charlesseymour1482 not a single thing I said was rude I said what I would do

[@jaykoerner]

I work at homedepot and that rustic orange is the exact paint we use for stuff around the store, marking bails, painting returns, repainting scratches on carts etc...

[@johncourtneidge]

Again, James, magnificent. Restoring things costs. But discarding the embedded work in the original is, if avoidable, more costly.

[@xrisdavid785]

If you haven't "dug into" the problem you refer to @ 1:02:00, I doubt any resistor went bad.....and the capacitors don't look to be bulging. I used to work in the maintenance dept at a TV station and one of the more common problems was a loose/corroded chassis ground for the board.....or a "cold solder" joint....where the solder bond has actually cracked and makes bad contact Of the mini components, R=resistor, C=capacitor and the rest are "chips" that each need a +V and a -ground because they are "active" components. Cold solder joint could be anywhere, so a "loup" to get a good close-up look is helpful Awesome job overall on this genset ! Between you and "donyboy73".....I think I've got all the help I need on my small farm

[@jcondon1]

Thanks for the info. Always wanted to get more into electronics.

[@Ragnar8504]

Electrolytic capacitors (the round black ones with the silver top) do sometimes fail without bulging so they'd be my prime suspects (on the old AVR too, there's a big one sticking out right in the middle). These things have a liquid electrolyte inside and when that dries up due to heat or just old age the capacitor stops working. You can't even always tell by measuring the capacitance but they're so cheap it's better to just replace them if they're suspect. Make sure the polarity is right, the capacitance is the same (although many circuits aren't that sensitive and in a pinch you could go up one size) and the voltage rating needs to be at least the same. If you go a little higher, you'll likely make the new cap last a bit longer but it'll be larger so it might not fit. Increasing the temperature rating from 85 to 105 degrees C doesn't hurt either. Dry/cold solder joints are definitely a possibility too, especially on something that vibrates all the time. Check everything with a magnifying glass and resolder anything that looks suspect! Usually it's a good idea to remove the old solder using solder wick or a solder sucker and put on fresh stuff rather than trying to just re-heat what's on there.

[@tt_widowmaker4838]

Brilliant job and it started so smooth least time wasnt wasted and that engine got a good clean down ready for a few more years

[@paulmaydaynight9925]

"Brilliant job" wow your joking right!, that was almost painful to watch... heres a real "will it run" to compare ,if a jobs worth doing effort kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4mqfY18ZZyiqLc

[@williamyorkolepossum]

A junker plus your skills equals a gen set I wish I had.

[@alext8828]

A word to the wise. When you do a leak down test, loosen the valves. Or at least make sure there is lash. And don't set valves at TDC. Put each valve on the cam's base circle regardless of where the other valve is. That may mean that the other valve is open. Excellent job and I'm glad you saved it. PS, you can lap those valves by pulling them closed with a piece of fuel line and turning them with a drill for a couple of seconds. Do it from the stem side. Those wooden suction cup things a pain. I should edit in that your choice of music is impeccable.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks for the advice. Tried music for a while. Used only music that was free. Only to be slapped with copyright violations. I do not monetize my videos, so not a big deal, but now I have several that cannot be monetized in the future because of the music.

[@alext8828]

@@jcondon1 That's a shame. All that work and you can't use the video anymore. Terrible. I'd like to ask you about certain pieces of music but I don't remember which videos I heard them on. Very nice stuff. Oh, I thought I noticed a couple of Harbor Freight tools. Excellent source. Insanely cheap prices. I did mention FarmerTec too. That should be a savings, hopefully. Carry on. Looking forward to seeing your other videos.

[@soccer3564]

Great job, felt like I was right there with you fixing it

[@jcondon1]

Thanks 👍

[@rgbcolor6450]

Hey James, I love your videos and have learned much. Thank you! One tip for you to help. When you have a rusted frame, after removing the rust, get some Naval Jelly and coat the spots that were rusted. The jelly is Phosphoric Acid and it will convert the Iron Oxide (rust), into Iron Phosphate, which is a protective crystal that has a gray'ish appearance. Rinse with water and dry, then prime and paint. It won't rust out in that spot again for a long long time, maybe never. Almost every metal part on modern vehicles is given a phosphoric acid treatment before coating or painting, even when new. Man, I'm amazed at how you bring these generators back to life and I've learned much. Thank you for well made videos that don't contain a bunch of useless irrelevant chatter.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks for the tip

[@alanatkinson9364]

So glad that you persevered would have been a shame to let this old work horse die, good on you.

[@charleswhitehead7441]

Nice vid and explanation. Not many people would have an AVR on hand to substitute for fault finding. Putting DC, typically 12 V, on the brushes will tell you if the rotor and stator are doing their thing. The AVR can be tested separately too by giving it 120V and seeing the DC output.

[@bcgrittner]

That was a fun to watch worthwhile project. And, you have a functioning generator in the end.

[@billiamc1969]

So glad I found your channel...instant subscribe...learned a great deal...you are an excellent technician!!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@specialservicesequipment393]

Suggestion, put the stuck carbs in a large glass jar with a lid, fill with PB blaster from a bulk can, tighten down the lid, and then put it in your ultrasonic for a few hours so the ultrasound can propel the penetrating lube deep into the crevices of the rusted carbs.

[@markrichie897]

I enjoyed how nice and easy you work. Great job bringing the old neglected boy back to life.

[@jcondon1]

Mark Richie thanks

[@michaelroberts7323]

great job as usual. however I have never see someone use a torque wrench so much, did you work for NASA?

[@wssides]

For old big crude American stuff torquing by feel is close enough. For modern and precision built light weight high output, best use a torque wrench on everything that has a torque spec if you want long life.

[@JustMe-mg6vw]

The Navy is edging more and more toward torque specs for almost everything. We even had torque specs for the backshells on multi conductor connectors.

[@charlesfriend9557]

as to torgue wrench use, mine was nuckle,wrist or shoulder pop tight! ok, sometimes finger tight.Yet now the instructions tell you to (torque to #inch ,foot cm?kmLOL. and when you reach that reading-turn one half to three quarter turns rotation tighter? It is true! buy (or askfor specs on car headgaskets,and this is the new way?

[@chrismoore9997]

Do the intake while you are in there...

[@methods-SE]

Currently the number one hero in the revolution

[@tomkimbrel4192]

Hi James - Greetings from Idaho, I admire your skills, just turned 76 and you can teach an old dog new tricks, Thanks!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. I agree, never too late to learn. I only started with this small engine stuff recently.

[@larrykelly2838]

Your title should be Dr James Condon, Surgeon. Wish you lived near Magnolia, Texas.

[@johnturner2585]

Got lot a life left for something that was scrap

[@modela4096]

Nice restoration. I just picked up a Generac 4000XL generator that was left at the curb. It has good compression and I am looking forward to bringing it back to life. Cheers!

[@jcondon1]

The Generac XL and EXL line were some of the best generators made.

[@phyllisc8796]

Great video. Next time there is a broken screw that resists removal...cut a slot in the top of screw shaft and use a slotted screwdriver to remove. Works for me !

[@colzaidikari]

42:00 Demon Dog licking the brimstone Rock lol

[@rogerd4559]

Looks great. A good carbon cleaning, head and block lap those valves, clean the carbon off the stems, add any valve seals ...if any... and I think you will be good to go

[@jasonlapp4559]

OK, So I was bored this Sunday morning and was watching some other engine vids yesterday. Your video popped up and now I cant stop watching it. I really enjoy watching you troubleshoot this thing. I am subing for sure. Thanks for the awesome video!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks! Glad you like them.

[@scvic2006]

I think somewhere in New England, Mustie1 just heard a bell ring. Good job. It's these kinds of videos that have me driving around looking for small engine things on the trash pile.

[@jcondon1]

I enjoy working on junk. Especially when it comes back.

[@tomickes409]

You have the patience of a thousands saints..... I would have set it on fire in 10 minutes......

[@williamvaughan1218]

Haha I only do that with printers. Oh wait there was that weedeater. Lol

[@rogerd4559]

that is what sets the do-ers apart from the dreamers

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Omg really a broken woodruff key wow thats crazy

[@Ragnar8504]

According to Mustie1 that happens quite often.

[@hamop3]

Great job. If you are like me, the shear satisfaction of getting an engine running when it was not. Pure Joy. Love seeing your videos. Thanks

[@leopdion5976]

I’m glad you were able to revive the generator

[@tazman8697]

Pretty sure these engines have a low oil cutout switch on them. That thing looks like it's been on the bottom of the sea lol

[@jcondon1]

They do

[@wb2194]

That engine looks almost identical to my Generac.

[@josebauzo227]

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[@trackrunner11]

James, I'm so glad that I found your channel . I've applied many of your techniques and have revived same that I have forgotten about that you apply as well.

[@kenrobinson9737]

WONDERFUL!!! Does my heart good to see an ol thing be given a second life.. !!! HOORRRAAA!!

[@benr8071]

Wow, and I thought my Yamaha that was on a tuna boat looked nice and ran good when I got it for free and fixed it for 50 bucks

[@rogerd4559]

did the tuna boat sink?

[@hsmallwood40]

Mathematically speaking that's less than an hour a month through its life so far

[@alexanderraykhert1019]

hsmallwood40 What? It has 1500 hours. I think your math is a bit off.

[@hsmallwood40]

@@alexanderraykhert1019 My bad I did the math wrong in my head that would be like 22 hours a month

[@aramboranian9592]

Excellent instruction. Learned how to be slow and calm to get the job done right. Whenever I work on small engines I try to elevate the machine to eye level. It almost always gives me better access and less back problems.

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Video was made with just a pair of hands. No humans were involved in this production. Great video!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks! It's all about the equipment, not me!

[@matthewjones5450]

you dont use a torque wrench to break bolts loose it will ruin it go buy a cheap breaker bar

[@jcondon1]

matthew jones I have one of those. Will make it a point to use that.

[@wazza33racer]

takes a real maniac to break the key on a fly wheel.............hadnt they ever heard of WD-40 or ATF down the spark hole?

[@esunayg]

even though I dont need a generator, I wanna buy, after watching your videos asdasd. I have always hated them. it run whenever you dont need, it doesnt run the most important time. it had one job and failed on me. with your videos I feel confident that I can fix some small problems on it and not afraid to own one any more. cheers

[@hanselmanryanjames]

Really glad you stopped putting music in your videos. The newer videos without music are much better

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Yammy's are a good engine, I'm sure you'll get a good genny out of this.

[@emptech]

Was that a Yanmar?

[@raymondgarafano8604]

@@emptech I'm thinking if they make a damn good motorcycle engine, they'll do as good a job for a gener8or engine.

[@robertl.fallin7062]

Why O why leave equipment out in the weather . Im talking to you Jr!

[@Hoggdoc1946]

Dats what hillbillies do don't ya know.

[@TheNiteNinja19]

@@Hoggdoc1946 We take everything in the house, and put it out in the front yard for the world to see!

[@werefeat0356]

Great video. I have no idea why I watched the whole thing, except I learned more about tools and techniques than I did before. Good organization and human vibes.

[@jcondon1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BKD70]

Hey, I know it's late... but what you've got there is a Yamaha MX360.... your recoil that you bought is for an MZ360. That's probably the difference and why it wouldn't fit up correctly. Love your channel, binge watching during the crap weather we're having yesterday and today.

[@ghostrider.13]

Is this the first engine you've ever taken apart

[@godfreypoon5148]

That reads like a question, but I don't see a question mark.

[@GarnettM]

Gotta like when a P.O.S. comes back to life when they think it`s dead ,I bought a honda 6000 power plant guy said it won`t charge 75 bucks , OK paid him took it home pulled it back onto the tailgate looked things over , Someone had broken the lock tabs on the power block so when the over ride asked for more power it would unplug the block Easy fix siliconed the block to the mill FIXED never had a problem , But myself working with motors forever adding 1/4 C Transmission oil right to the crankcase will clean the shilac buildup on everything you`ll watch it puff to no smoke at all Better then Rislone -Don`t waist money on Diesel based cleaners .

[@philliphall5198]

I really like the mz360 engine They are very well designed and built 😊 I’m surprised that there is not more of them on other equipment and yard machines 😊

[@G00359285]

Relentless, besides bringing in new life, I really enjoyed the trial and error, tear down, and rebuild. Congrats!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@nickyborrisino]

Unfortunately, many of these small engines fall victim to stupid people doing stupid things like hitting the crankshaft end with hammers, running old gasoline, not checking oil level, not servicing engine, etc....

[@lesterkirby3367]

A spanner man all me life ... U said it spot on... i say to mutch money and no brains ..😕 helo from ireland...😉

[@nickyborrisino]

Lester Kirby hello my friend. Keep on keepin on.

[@transmitterguy478]

Yep, the stickers are extra!

[@eshskis1]

You without question deserve praise. thank you for the content

[@TheVaga9]

I appreciate your patent and methodical thought process. I could watch this channel for days!! And probably will.

[@rockyriveroutdoors9229]

U didn't torque the breather cover screws...😂😂😂😂

[@myrandabrown]

So glad your current video don’t have the music

[@georgena9773]

Another excellent episode. Just think about it, would it be wonderful if the doctors out there can have comparable levels of knowledge, logical deduction, patience, and steady hands to take a few years off patients' worn bodies.

[@georgebrown8312]

That is a wonderful job you did restoring that old generator which was abandoned for scrap. Great work.