SAVING A BLOWN UP JOHN DEERE TRACTOR

[@danaevans2507]

Easley $1000 to $1200 Great content, I was looking for some info on my lawn tractor and stumbled onto your videos. Great stuff. Dana

[@freedommowers420]

Awesome! Thank you! I hope it helped and really appreciate the support.

[@armyvet4081]

Doing- is a good teacher

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Yup! I study at the University of Empirical Knowledge.

[@4486xxdawson]

Once your in reverse with blades going you can release that yellow botton and keep cutting in reverse, you dont need to hold it the entire time your reversing , only need to hold until your reversing then release ...hope this helps

[@williambeichler4971]

Great video on this repair. In my area $800-$1200 all day long. Thanks for sharing

[@patrickpoulard24]

I've got news for you. You are a Pro, no longer an amateur. If you have worked on a bunch of different gas powered equipment and you have a bunch more in your yard, you are an absolute Pro. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 keep up the good work 😊👍🏿

[@philliphall5198]

He is for sure in business and I expect him to keep growing and more videos coming I hope ❤

[@freedommowers420]

I greatly appreciate the kind words and support. I try my best and learn a little more each day.

[@tommywood343]

It is a very nice tractor. Here in TN no more hours it has. It would easily bring 7 to 8 hundred dollars. Great job and thank you for this video 👍

[@freedommowers420]

Awesome. Thank you for stopping by and for the input.

[@huntermccrea669]

I love that you do this and I am not hating in anyway and I don’t mean any offense by this but I work as a technician for a John Deere dealership and these mowers are not great they are just as good as the craftsman and others you see in big box stores if you want to get real John Deere quality you need to get the X 300 series because these are actually John Deere not an off brand Chinese mowers and if you buy a new one at least get one with the v-twin. Thank you for reading but if you ever have any questions on fixing anything just let me know I do this professionally and plan on moving to bigger tractors like 3033r and up

[@richardburnett2749]

Need to move to Michigan. It was only 68 today 38 tonight this is Michigan nice and comfortable

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Great video. I’d say around my area $1200-15000 easy!!! Great job

[@unti419]

Great videos. I had a Snapper rear engine Forest Gump type mower that I got free at the curb around 1990. It had a 10 horse Briggs and a 30 inch cut. Wore out two engines, went to a 12 horse Briggs from another free junk mower, then to a 14.5 OHV Briggs from a junk mower i bought for $20 at a garge sale. Loved this mower and replace every bushing, belt and clutch disk several times over the years. These were so well built they could last forever if you work on them. Finally in 2021, I had to let her go. I bought a cheap Cub Cadet which still runs to this day. The old Snapper went to the curb where it came from. I subscribed, and will watch what you do. Thanks!

[@jameslomenzo1139]

I had a Snapper one 30 inch blade, best cut I've ever seen.

[@danielpadgett2831]

Only 130 hrs. And a blown engine seen other channels talking about those particular Briggs engines breaking connecting rod but the owner let it get way to low in oil too

[@freedommowers420]

Yea I have seen these ones let go fairly common, but this one was certainly low oil neglect.

[@donaldbollman1049]

Ha. When I first started watching I was thinking oil caused it to crap out. Thanks for the video. What do people think “my car goes 3500 miles, why wouldn’t my mower?”

[@kerryredwolf7432]

Goddaughter mate, in Australia where I live a D110 goes for about 2.5 to 3k and are highly sort after. I’ve got one and I’ve only done a head gasket once and no other issues 😊

[@freedommowers420]

Wow that’s a hefty price tag. I’m sure they are much more rare to find in your area. I really appreciate you stopping by 😎

[@67enfield]

Another great job and another great video. I would ask $1500. That's a beautiful tractor. I'd buy a tractor from you in heartbeat

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot!!!

[@RaymondCastro-qj6ll]

Yep over here in Hawaii they go for 1500 to 2000

[@CrackerJack256]

In Alabama. That’s a 400$ mower😪

[@danielbrown4133]

That's why I check the oil each time before starting the engine as these Briggs Intek engines like a little bit of oil.

[@mattclarke75]

Really great work on this, keep doing what you're doing. It's enjoyable to watch!

[@freedommowers420]

Thanks a ton!

[@billbogner2655]

you are a very good teacher and have much knowledge to share.. your speech is clear and understandable. you have fallen into a pattern identified as an UMMER. starting almost every sentence with an UMM, OR AHH which is very distracting to your presentation. try slowing down or take a course in public speaking. you could be brilliant and a star. this sounds like criticism but is only meant to be an observation. good luck on your channel you are very talented. bill b

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. I have gotten better in the last few videos on the uh and umm’s. I don’t take offense to it, and thank you for the support. I will continue to improve as I go.

[@billbogner2655]

@@freedommowers420 glad you did not take offence, it was not meant to be. I am/was a teacher and taught teachers to think fast and talk slow. remember you are the smartest guy in the room which why we tune in and watch your presentations. I really enjoy the things you show and you have helped me to fix several mowers that are mine or friends. keep up the good work. bill b your friend in Texas.

[@Chairman750]

Very good video. You did a great job with the engine swap. Even master mechanics make mistakes, so what you did was very minor. Thanks.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much!!

[@markhoughton4327]

In middle Tennessee 1200 $ all day long...looks REEEAL NICE

[@darrelldubree9658]

Great job, my friend. Good thing you put the John Deere Briggs cover back on. It will bring twice as much, Lol :) Thanks again for sharing :)

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for stopping by. Haha yes those little touches of the John Deere just keep adding dollar signs haha.

[@darrelldubree9658]

Cosmetics are key, in our society today, even in used lawnmowers. I like to make them look really good as well as mechanical reliability. Something to pass along. On the decks, I use a product called Corroseal Water-Based Rust Converter . It chemically diffuses the progression of rust. Best product i have found. No harsh smell, easy cleanup and you can paint over it. Just use a chip brush and then clean brush and container with water and you can reuse :) Thanks again for sharing. Wish I had the time to do a channel. @@freedommowers420

[@paulattanasio3061]

FYI. Once you start moving in reverse, you can let go of the button. You do not need to hold it down while going in reverse.

[@anferney1323]

Awesome! What products do you use to get these so clean especially the engine bay ?

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Great video Alex! I have seen a few low hour box store John Deere machines with engine issues. I had an E100 (plastic trans) with 80 hours with a compression release issue earlier this year. That D110 should bring you good money! Hopefully around $1k.

[@freedommowers420]

I have had a couple of this exact same engine this year blow the connecting rods. Interesting to see weak points on certain engines. Man I still can’t believe they thought plastic transmissions were a good idea 🤯. Yes I’ve got this one listed at $950. We shall see. Thanks for the support Casey. Hope things are good your way.

[@Huntersprojects]

What’s a L130 worth what should I list mine for? It’s a 2005ish and it’s got 248 hrs

[@EllisMowersandmore]

@@Huntersprojects I sold an L120 in good condition at the beginning of this year for $800. I think it had similar hours. The L130 is basically the same mower except yours has a Kohler instead of a Briggs V-twin.

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Great work!!! Should make some bucks on that one!!

[@knighthawk86855]

We were all there once, go easy on yourself, don't let the trolls get to you, you are doing great.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much!!

[@mattjones1792]

I used to have a d110 and don’t miss it after getting a exmark quest 42 zero turn

[@liljoeii6091]

Awesome video thank you for the video

[@freedommowers420]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mr1pearl]

Ok so the motor was roached but everything else mint I mean look at the seat my God a nice score 👍 Alex 💰

[@freedommowers420]

Hey thank you so much!! Deff turned out to be a nice machine.

[@chadfield376]

Great refurb video on that mower, hopefully that replacement Intek lasts longer than the first one did. Being that is JD brand and low hours, I would start around $1000 asking next Spring.

[@Turningwrenches85]

Cant tell the difference that is was a engine swap nice work alex at that time getting that john deere back close to the way it was 👍🔧🔧🤟

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much John. I was trying my best to make it seem as clean and original as possible.

[@Turningwrenches85]

@@freedommowers420 your welcome very much alex 😎

[@TimWhitcomb-u5b]

L130 John deer what would it be if you changed drive belt and deck belt and don't move is there something that got unplugged that is stopping the gears from working forward or backwards

[@chriseisele9969]

Great job Alex btw if you do an autopsy on the blown motor I'd love to see what happened with it Chris from OHIO gooooooo Buckeyes

[@Maximus43968]

O - H!!!

[@chriseisele9969]

@@Maximus43968 you cutting on me Max

[@Maximus43968]

@@chriseisele9969 no sir l am from Ohio as well

[@chriseisele9969]

@@Maximus43968 great im in Dayton area

[@Maximus43968]

@@chriseisele9969 l am East Liverpool area south of Youngstown.

[@AJVAN_]

Well those mounting threads on engine will be a one time use.....

[@philliphall5198]

Get a empty mustard bottle and use it to prime carb, fast and saves the starter 😊 Looks like a good mower too

[@freedommowers420]

Great idea

[@rickjames6948]

Out of oil and clogged cooling fins. Recipe for a blown engine and a 1000 dollar repair bill. All from laziness.

[@scratchingkentucky2370]

Really enjoy watching your videos . Sure wish you were here in Kentucky. I could use a good riding mower ! Lol

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much. I wish I was closer I would get one fixed up for ya.

[@eric_seguin]

I know this is too late but here goes. I have found that JD doesn't grease their machines before they sell them. Also, on the spindles ifyou break them down you will find sealed bearings under a grease fitting. Doesn't do any good to grease them because the grease can't get to the bearing. Sometimes you can take the seal off and the bearing will recover but most times not. Same with the swivel wheels on the front of some mowers. There is a fried bearing on that deck. Way to much noise. Rebuild the offending spindle on the deck. Usually if you try to remove the spindle those stupid self tapping bolts will break off and you'll have to replace the whole spindle.

[@bertgrau3934]

I had a spindle that the bolts broke, I drilled them out and used through bolts and lock nuts. Saved a rebuildable spindle for pennies compared to a new spindle.

[@eric_seguin]

@@bertgrau3934 The amount of time you spend drilling out those bolts compared to the cost of a cheap spindle makes repairing the spindle on the belly mower a lot cheaper. Removing the inside cover on the sealed bearing so grease can get to the roller sometimes works. I have also resorted to using lithium grease because of amateurs going crazy with pressure washers blowing water into the spindles. A cure for this is blowing grass off of the belly immediately after use. This also gets weed seeds off before going to the next job. Most don't even think of seed contamination. Call me OCD if you want but my job was to help the customer, not take garbage into his yard.

[@bertgrau3934]

@@eric_seguin Sir, you are correct on many points. However, drilling out broken bolts can save time waiting on cheap spindles to show up. Just a matter of opinion. I appreciate your opinion. For you it doesn't make sense to drill, to me it does. You are correct though, for most people/shops it's probably not the best option. Have a great day sir. Thank you for your response. I do agree on blowing the grass cuttings off the deck rather than pressure washing.

[@eric_seguin]

@@bertgrau3934 I buy my parts locally @ K&D rentals. Great parts @ reasonable prices. I don't have an Amazon account. I also use a local hardware store and supplier. I get in my Ford and go get my parts. LOL I live in the town where the FIRST Honda distributor started. I am real lucky.

[@sawyerbennett8227]

I would have liked to see you fix the original engine

[@douglasforsythe5853]

Great video! 👍

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you! 👍

[@Willy7212]

Great video.

[@freedommowers420]

Thanks for the visit

[@monkeyminer892]

Great Video!

[@rickthelian2215]

Poor maintenance with oil level I believe was the cause😢

[@freedommowers420]

For sure!!!

[@philliphall5198]

There bad about dropping rod if low on oil, that’s why they blow most of the time but maybe the block and crack are ok ✅

[@robertmailhos8159]

. oil is definitely the problem with the engine that is the cause of the connection rod issue

[@philliphall5198]

I have a pile of them to go thru this winter and see what is good Then start building them 😊

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@philliphall5198 that is a great idea to do that phillhall5198

[@CarlJoeyBrown]

Is this John Deere for sell please I am looking for one 😊

[@rickjames6948]

Take an old paint brush. Dust off the engine PRIOR to opening her up. Stop most of the grit from falling into the engine.

[@haydenrubly]

Was this a customers mower or a mower you bought?

[@freedommowers420]

It was a mower I purchased

[@philliphall5198]

Anti zee or never zee pulley for sure You may get it back in 5/10 years 😊

[@donaldbollman1049]

Your wife bought you oil? She’s a KEEPER!

[@freedommowers420]

Haha. That’s for sure. Thank you for coming by.

[@knighthawk86855]

Yep, I get them all the time, previous owner.... I have no idea how that happen.... Ah you ever check the oil, no what's that.... LMAO

[@rogermcdonald1607]

A oil change is alot cheaper than replacing the engine, but alot of people dont comprehend that! 🔥♨️

[@knighthawk86855]

@@rogermcdonald1607 exactly.... Or even checking it once in a while, I had one guy just destroy an engine, he put 3qts of oil in it, it only called for 1 1/2qts.... Shaking head.

[@knighthawk86855]

Engine had 3hrs on it, a real shame.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

You can’t fix stupid, but you can make a living off it. 😉🔧👍

[@jasnapon]

Watch all your vids looking for a 19 horse brigs engine have one for sale

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you!! I don’t have any 19’s. For some reason those ones are always the ones I get with broken connecting rods.

[@jasnapon]

That's exactly what I have broken connecting rod

[@stevecurry5785]

What kind of rocket scientist thought about mounting a hot muffler right underneath the cylinder head on an air cooled engine ? Did they want it to burn up or overheat on purpose ,so you will buy another one ? Now if i could just find a complete used LA 105 hood for my mower id be a happy camper but the flea bay sellers dont want to ship these things to Canada for some reason even though your paying up front in full with your visa card .......go figure

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I suspect here on Cape Cod I might be able to get $850-1000.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for stopping by and the input. I have it listed for $950 here. I’ll give a little wiggle room but this one is a nice unit.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@freedommowers420 I think that’s right where I would have put it.

[@mustangmanbe]

Bs 19 intec likes to break the plastic oil slinger then falls in destroys camshaft

[@freedommowers420]

Interesting. I have had a few intek 19hp engines that had blown a rod this summer.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Alex ,you are finding some super nice tractors! Deeres sell super good here and i would ask $1200-$1400 for that tractor. Its sad that the engine only lasted 130 hours, but its all about how well its maintained. What was the reason you had to swap coils? I always look forward to your videos my friend! I think your doing a great job! ✌🇺🇸💲💲

[@freedommowers420]

Yea I was thinking 1,000-1,200 for price range. I’m trying to get rid of them quick at this point since the season is slowing down. Your the man Roger. I always love seeing your comments and support. I had taken the coil off that engine a while back for another engine that needed one. I forgot I robbed it 🤣

[@gulfcoastgarage]

Probably 700-800 dollar machine

[@freedommowers420]

That’s about what I was thinking. Thank you for stopping by.

[@Maximus43968]

Lack of care l would say killed it sadly.

[@freedommowers420]

Absolutely. Just pure lack of checking oil.

[@smlang1951]

298.00 charge

[@robert953]

$700

[@georgemartinezjr]

Yes swap the Engine would Cost to much . And Take up to much of your Time eould not make your Money on it if you Trued ro Flip it

[@crisprtalk6963]

Why in Gods name does nobody maintain the oil in their mowers? Its a great mystery of the universe for me. I just dont get it.

[@freedommowers420]

I scratch my head often asking the same question 🤣🤣🤦🏻

[@jaimeg9058]

Love the videos man, but why do you spend so much time bending over/on the ground? Your body is going to break down in a few years. A $30 stool could go a long ways. Cheers

[@freedommowers420]

I need to get one. My back is trashed on a regular basis. I’m trying to renovate a bigger shop as well with more room. It’s very cramped in the space I have now.

[@timbarnhart9327]

That John Deere should be worth about 2,000.

[@freedommowers420]

Cha Ching 💵💵