spaceship generator Free from the Town Dump.can we save it?

a subscriber dropped off this real odd cone shaped 2 stroke generator he picked up while at the town dump and thought it would make for a great video. well I agree so lets see if it can be saved.

[@johnblase2125]

I did a quick search online for the model number and found a crazy technical bulletin from the Department of Natural Resources in Wisconsin from 1971. The doc was titled "A Guideline for Portable Direct Current Electrofishing Systems". In it there is a reference to this model as the Powermaker AC-DC Generator (Model EAD-1250) Rating: 115 volts, 10 amperes, 1150 watts No Load Voltage: 260 volts Voltage Regulation: 126% This is a single-phase, 400 hz, AC generator with a permanent magnet field, and a rectifier to produce DC.

[@CheersWarren]

John Blase Great research , good numbers! Thanks

[@RobertJLessard]

What the heck would a 400 hz AC be used for?

[@irgski]

RobertJLessard Military

[@dumbo800]

@@RobertJLessard Any application where weight is an issue. Lower frequency power requires heavier transformers, so small craft in aviation and on the water went for a higher frequency. Lower frequency's main proponent is less transmission loss over distances. Small craft don't have an issue with that.

[@2Nu]

@@RobertJLessard I believe 400HZ is Aircraft power system spec (might have been used as a mini ground test GPU/APU) especially given the 3 suction cup base for possible securing on a horizontal surface skin somewhere on an aircraft during ground testing.

[@MarkEllington1]

I want to see Mustie carrying this thing, while it's running, into Walmart while powering his cell phone with it.

[@mg1342mg]

Or a huge 90w JVC boombox playing "The Future's So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades).

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏😁😂 LOL, that's a good one! Best regards, luck and health.

[@darrenswails]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrButtonpresser]

The way that thing creeps along, maybe he could ride it there.

[@TheWolfsnack]

...but by the handle.....anyone who tried to pick up the thing from the bottom while running, deserves the nickname "Stumpy"

[@Wildman9]

Hi Mustie ,I found out they were made in the 50s, 1000 watts ,115 A.C. ,24 DC ,at 10 amps . Hope this helps . Hope y'all are doing great . Thanks for the videos .I used to in my younger days did the same as you . Finding stuff and repairing it . Keep on having fun .🔨🔧🔩👍

[@bazwillrun]

I've flown one of these older spacships...those plates with the + & - marks are the anti-gravity inducers...once charged they help it to achieve warp drive by turbo charging the dilithium crystals in the core plasma plant when they reach the “she can'nae take any more, captain” stage

[@boostie1005]

Without a Flux Capacitor !

[@superchuck3259]

If you touch underneath it, you will see Stars!

[@cocopublicnews6766]

@@boostie1005 or continuum transfunctioner

[@boostie1005]

@@cocopublicnews6766 yeah that might work.

[@ajhainstock3997]

Hey Mustie, I happen to actually have one of these powermaker generators. Little bit of info for you It is a 1250 watt generator that does both AC and DC at 115 volts. Looking at the twist lock plugs the left plug (red dot on yours) is for AC power tools only, the right plug (silver dot on yours) does AC and DC together. Thats also a 360hz generator. Used often with small aircraft, and particularly old mining equipment like jack hammers, small rock crushers and most commonly used in charging the old electric/battery mine carts. Cool little piece of history.

[@tester239]

Do you run yours at 3600rpm too? It seems really fast to me, but I don't own one or know any better! I was hoping he'd hook up a meter with an AC frequency checker and verify 360 cycles/sec

[@ajhainstock3997]

@@tester239 3600 is a little high on that. Mine runs 2900rpm and and runs almost 370hz at no load. Thou from what I gathered with these powermaker generators to test their output properly you need to run them at full load than adjust your rpm to reach you 115v. These generators were designed to be run at 90% load 100% of the time.

[@JetSettingBotanist]

Is the ac only side also 360hz or just the other plug?

[@ajhainstock3997]

@@JetSettingBotanist both plugs are 360hz, designed to run mining equipment mostly was what this was built for, some military use and aviation. All those equipments use 360-400hz. And the other plug will do both ac/dc not sure how it switches or does it but I've plugged my digital multimeter into them and tested both of AC, and got it. And in DC setting only the one plug, the DC was made to charge larger electric mine cars and machines. Very interesting set up, had people ask if I'd sell but not many around anymore and hard to put a price onto these.

[@jordanlittle5391]

should have been made for leaded fuel as well i would imagine

[@jamesisenbart6523]

I used to be an authorized service guy for these I haven't seen one since about 1988 your carb adjustment if I remember right 1/2 to 3/4 turn out after assembling the carb then adjust accordingly the ac/dc should have been marked at some time beside the two receptacles one was ac the other was dc. lucky find! It's crazy how good of shape it is still in

[@bansheemania1692]

I was Just going to ask. At the Beginning on the Bottom. One Plug has a Red Circle of paint and the Other a Gray circle... Always nice to Have 12volt on a Generator

[@jamesisenbart6523]

@@bansheemania1692 if I remember right the data plate had the same marking next to the ac and dc specs

[@thedim900conf]

Probably was 120v ac and dc some older tools ran on both

[@robertreite4630]

Bad design to have the same type of socket for AC and DC outputs.

[@arfyness]

@@jamesisenbart6523 looked to me like both could have had "115" for volts.

[@sirsteele]

I think that my favorite part of these videos is hearing the "Mustie Chuckle" when an engine fires off and runs for the first time!

[@jesterr7133]

That's what I love about his videos. He truly enjoys what he is doing.

[@thetruckmobilerecodingunit5569]

That is a Power Maker, built in Torrance Calif during The 1960's, by Gus Suddmier. A friend of mine worked there and often I would ride with him as we would drive around LA and pick up the parts to make them. Gus was an inverter and had many patents. One of his inventions was on the "Moon Buggy" and was used to look for Oil. He also invented the "Instant Hot water system that ran hot water through the pipes so you always had instant hot water.

[@danaowen9014]

I live in lomita next to torrance.What a small world.

[@mrThurmenMurmen]

This guy just comes across as one wholesome, genuine dude

[@OhZone62]

If Daleks had babies, this is what they'd look. Still loving the Sunday morning Mustie1 video: breakfast and coffee in hand. Nothing better then this to start the day. Many thanks for the continued sharing of your passion for things mechanical. Chris Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Nice Dr Who nod

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Dalek! Hilarious. Xterminate!

[@TAOM5963]

@@Bri-tg6xr Generate! GENERATE!!!

[@macgybel7951]

I’ll guess we’re doomed when aliens invade earth with their two-stroke spaceships...

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Chemtrails are blue smoke two stroke..

[@stanpatterson5033]

If they're Driptroit Diesel 2-strokes, we'll hear them coming, and likely the things will throw enough oil on the journey that they'll seize before they make it all the way.

[@PastelComGini]

They're coming for our oil.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

@@PastelComGini Hoil No! R2D2 is comin´ ...

[@xw6968]

Mustie is there leader...

[@cncbuss1]

Something very soothing and satisfying about watching you work on these mechanical devices. Inspirational, educational and entertaining. Cheers from Montreal!

[@DavidWilliams-rn6uq]

On these type of carbs without float bowls, the large diaphragm is a pressure regulator. The lever and the spring provide a minimum “pop off” pressure. The fuel pump builds pressure against the closed needle valve. When fuel demand increases, pressure behind the diaphragm drops. Atmospheric air acting against the back side of the diaphragm acts to overcome the spring, opening the needle valve. As soon as the needle opens, pressure in the chamber increases. That acts against the diaphragm, forcing the needle shut again. With regulated pressure against the back side of the jets, fuel will meter properly under designed load conditions. The beauty of this type of system is that it can be operated in any orientation, usually on chainsaws. It’s also significantly less sensitive to vibration.

[@kittyztigerz]

it need oils in air filter make it run little better because i used to have one carburetor just like that but can be pain in butt get it running it pend on how ya do it right

[@codelicious6590]

Explain, "designed load conditions" please?

[@kittyztigerz]

look like he got few sense backwards it requires air suck in it push needle up to open valves to release fuel in bowl when air stop suck in carburetor it drop down needle to close valve stop fuel from overfilled bowl on carburetor

[@DavidWilliams-rn6uq]

Sorry, what I’m talking about is the “fuel curve” of the carb. It’s the expected air flow versus the amount of fuel needed to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio. The venturi of the carb develops the vacuum signal that draws the fuel through the jets. You need to make sure your carb is sized to handle the demands of the engine you are bolting it to. Too small, and your engine won’t get enough air at wide-open throttle to make all the power it is capable of. To large, on the other hand, and the engine won’t idle well or maintain good mixture at wide open. As long as you are within the amount of air flow the carb was designed for, it will run well. You may have to adjust the mixture screws for air pressure changes such as altitude an so on.

[@we775]

After watching a bunch of How to carb vids, one Mustie vid answers all the questions the others left me with. I love how you talk to us like we’re there and explain everything. Also love the “wrong” edits.

[@brucek.evans-historian7028]

What a seriously great video, one of the most unique items you have done--and after the suitcase moped, you have to go some distance. My appreciation goes to Darren for giving me a new way to look at automotive problem solving. My oil drain plug had been wrenched down on by the guys I had do a quick oil change I could not get it off. I finally used heat and a pipe wrench powered by a mallet to get the plug (there was no rubber gasket so they had impacted it tight). The oil filter was rusted in place. I shredded the oil filter down to the top plate, and FINALLY got it to turn with an air hammer. Rusted tight which would be why it was an ancient Wix and NOT the Fram I gave them. It was not entirely fun, but with a new sense of Mustie inspired confidence comes some pride. The irony: There was a dead mouse caught up in the bracket right behind the oil pan. Now that, that was funny. Thank you Darren.

[@inanecathode]

I'm sure you've had a million suggestions but I've personally had success with winter green oil and half gallon of water mix almost boiling. It really does soften the rubber, and swells it a bit. It doesn't swell it the way carb dip (old kind) does when the surface gets all slimy and breaks down. The wintergreen oil works really good on those diaphragm carbs, probably like 5 minute dip and its back to new. Stays that way too, ive a gpz750 with intake boots that are still soft and minty fresh after 5 years.

[@leavethemwantingmohr]

Found this Ref: (2) Powermaker AC-DC Generator (Model EAD-1250) Rating: 115 volts, 10 amperes, 1150 watts No Load Voltage: 260 volts Voltage Regulation: 126% This is a single-phase, 400 hz, AC generator with a permanent magnet field, and a rectifier to produce DC. Machines of this type are characterized by lightweight, high-voltage regulation, and high ripple content in the DC output voltage. Filtering is necessary for electrofishing applications. The characteristic on Figure 6 is curved because of the large change in voltage (from 260 down to about 130 volts). This machine actually has too low an output voltage to be effective in electrofishing as can be seen on Figure 6. Because the voltage is so low, the machine never approaches its rated load current of 10 amperes and much of the output capability is wasted. Use of a transformer to increase the voltage of this machine (on the AC side since transformers only function with AC power) could significantly improve the electrofishing performance.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Shit you nut,- this fanbase is solid and serious! gotta love the commitment ...

[@xw6968]

And no link, lol

[@stanburton6224]

Electrofishing eh? When was that legal?

[@OttawaOldFart]

@@stanburton6224 never

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear@@stanburton6224 At about the same time when dynamite fishing was legal! 😁😂 Best regards, luck and health.

[@etdizzle10]

I know it's been said, but the fact that you kept in the "mistake" about the carb and then explained how you learned from a different outcome than expectations. Love your stuff!

[@izzzzzz6]

No wonder nobody has seen one of these before, when you start them up they wonder off.

[@PlayingwithPawz]

Thats a good one i laughed at that too thought it was going to take off

[@SadPuppySoup]

We had several of those on the farm back in the 70's when I was a kid, we used them to run the tank heaters that were not by electric to keep the cows water tanks from freezing and emergency for the house in winter. Hearing that fire up brought back memory's.

[@timwilkinson2797]

Where wre you as a kid ??

[@lauramooney257]

On the farm

[@SadPuppySoup]

@@timwilkinson2797 Nebraska

[@mightress]

That's a beautiful design. Great looking little generator

[@michaelpeel9347]

When you first tried the pull cable and it did not move I thought " Well that little engine is totally boned"...........well what do ya know it was literally boned! That chuckle at the first spark of life lol Thanks for sharing Mike from Texas,Take Memories,Leave Footprints

[@stephencroft761]

Just want to thank you again, as you know we had a hurricane come through the Deep South this week. We were unaffected here in Montgomery Alabama but I knew if I needed it my generator was ready. Found out today it was not. Thanks to your fine videos I was able to disassemble the carb and clean the green gunk out of the main jet. I even thought of you when I ran the gas out of the bowl, the engine died, and I laughed out loud. Thanks again fantastic content I really appreciate it.

[@colin-manyeates-clan5221]

always run the entire generator system dry!!!!!! Then use fresh gas to fire it up else after 6 months or even a year your gas is old... Best reason to go LP Gas carb fitting... Make your own as they are outrageous to buy. Its a simple donut with supply hole ..well look it up and tell me. I bought one with and will be doing the donut for my other gas deteriorated, clogged, leaking, gunked up, generator which I ended up just doing a gravity drip feed with small tube and adjustable clamp.

[@shorelineECO]

hey a fellow alabamian. my dads family is from montgomery

[@stephencroft761]

colin-man yeates-clan I usually run the bowl dry pump out the tank and dry it out with paper towels before putting it back after use. And I try to fill with ethanol free gas. However tornado season and hurricane season are close enough and it being 2020 I thought I could leave the gas in there 5 months.

[@Cosper79]

North Florida here we were out of power for a week with no generator. Needless to say we bought one yesterday. And Mustie will always be around if I need to work on it lol.

[@bigbearbland]

So most of these types of videos, especially hour long ones, end by having the unit completely restored looking new and running perfectly. What a nice change to see none of those things accomplished. It restores my faith in my fellow AMERICAN.

[@robertschmidt9296]

I like old things such as this that show their age.

[@trevorhaddox6884]

Every Mustie video is just farting around with carbs, it's just his style. Other channels are just like "off camera I rebuilt the carb".

[@elonmust7470]

Most of those videos are nothing more than working hand tools that someone put in a bucket of water for a few months.

[@deweywatts8456]

My gearhead pops said: "Paint don't make it run".

[@kcraig51]

I was a Tecumseh dealer back in the day. Some of those carbs came with the gasket on top, some with the gasket on the bottom. The Tecumseh manual said to replace them in the order the original was. There was no guide as to which was which. That didn't help when the came in already disassembled. It was rare to make one run right anyway!

[@loosehandle1]

Same can be said for all Tecumseh...

[@jerrysoutherland662]

The letter F on the bottom right hand corner in front,tells you which came first,if it had a F the diaphragm came first then the gasket.If no F it went the other way.

[@edjovi3677]

mustie 1 i been watching you from day one i am a lic plumber in ct own a co called leak master plumbing every day i run to my cumpter too see if u posted anything i think your the real deal on you tube !!! because of you i can fix most anything i have with a small motors just wonted to say thank you for your everything hope too meet you some day !!! ed bon jovi aka leak master plumbing in branford ct !!!!!!

[@davidschwartz5127]

My Grandpa lived to age 86 and passed in 1952. He was a farmer you would not believe the unsafe equipment he worked with back then but there was one thing about him, he had a brain!

[@RodBeauvex]

The more dangerous it is, the more safe one acts.

[@johansen1010]

The milenial gen brought in a lack of common sense

[@destroyerdragon2002]

@@johansen1010 I have worked jobs at 18 where i know for a fact that many my age or younger would have been killed lol. I am 30. Most of the time couldnt stand those my age.

[@chrisbraid2907]

One only needs to visit Asia and look at the power going to housing to realise that the third world is still running their wiring much worse than we used to ....

[@RodBeauvex]

@@chrisbraid2907 Even seen the underside of an old TV? Scary stuff that we used to just plug into the wall.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Imagine you ´d have had this guy as a teacher ! that would have given you so much fun & useful stuff to learn...

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

We do =)

[@miahsbrokengarage]

Mustie _IS_ the shop teacher I never had. I'm so thankful I found his channel. I'm even more thankful he makes these videos.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

@@Steve_Just_Steve Good point!

[@Evergreen64]

"Back when men were men and lived to the age of 40." And apparently lost fingers in generators. Yeah. I know. Looked like a chicken bone. But that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

[@vicmabus1532]

Nope. That was a finger.

[@imacgst27]

@@vicmabus1532 that's what I was thinking to lol

[@davelevalley6511]

Why I am sat here thinking, "Put a little hula skirt on it and a kermit head cut out on the top"? Surely those thoughts must be being influenced by current events. Thanks for keeping me sane Mustie. Always enjoy your vids.

[@MrCumstein]

This guy’s know how, skill, ingenuity and attitude are all really great. I wish I had come across this channel sooner, but I’m making up for that and binge watching.

[@TheSchmed]

Like we did in the old days to check the spark, “little brother, come here, hold this for a second”

[@denniswhite166]

You probably hung out with my older brothers!

[@oldskoolhead0]

dont think the plastic handle of a pair of plyers will save you either, ive been had twice lol

[@aviator97msncom]

Ive checked it a couple times like that.

[@netrioter]

Bröther

[@shawnmay8073]

That was my job my older brother got me everytime

[@TerryMcKean]

Right on, Mustie1... nice score finding that liittle slow-walkin'/loud -talkin' genset, no doubt. Thanks for reparing and sharing :-)

[@marcijunebug]

Ok of all the cool and interesting small engines and “cool junk” that I’ve watched you wrench on over the years I must say...I think this little guy is my favorite! What an awesome piece!!

[@gtoger]

Well, this should do nicely to power a nice little portable radio, or maybe a TV for some nice relaxation while stealth-camping.

[@raccoon681]

all while it's quietly going RARRARRARARARARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

[@godzillas6301]

you could trim the grass while you are there with the fan and given its tendency to vibrate it would be like an early form of robot grass cutter

[@MarksKicksOnRoute66]

Absolutely not it's raw power not pure sinewave clean power.

[@KallePihlajasaari]

@@MarksKicksOnRoute66 It is a typical permanent magnet alternator so it should be a reasonable approximation to a sine wave output. The frequency and voltage may drift all over the place but it will be fine for many types of loads. Vintage TV might complain but modern electronics should be quite happy as they rectify the mains anyway. A fridge compressor may fail to start and run hot if the RPM/frequency drops but the thermal protection should let you know if that is a problem.

[@stevesilverton]

How about a power source for an electric scooter? There's a few going super cheap, so I hear.

[@josephballard8404]

The Gingerly Samurai!!!...Thanks Mustie 1 for another awesome peek into your world!

[@MrLangDog]

We all love the looks of 50's through 70's equipment!! Safety be damned!!

[@ulrich_badmecanique]

43:54 They say to this day he's still wondering where that screwdriver went

[@joolwing]

Knowing Mustie’s luck, the screwdriver dashed across the floor and killed the cricket in the corner.

[@mikemorgan5015]

I originally thought it bounced up underneath and caught in the spinning parts, but it was just him dropping the drill on the corner of the screwdriver handle and spitting it across the room like a watermelon seed. It took off quick, fast, and in a hurry, for that method of propulsion, though.

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Very cool episode!!! The carburetor is one that uses atmospheric pressure vs. Pulsating Vacuum to operate the fuel flow and pumps fuel into the fuel chamber. More precise fuel metering is done with the high & low needle valves. Sometimes , leaky crank seals and leaky gaskets elsewhere on the 2-stroke engines can negatively affect the performance... It is one of the reasons WHY running a ball hone in the cylinder with a fresh set of rings, can really bring these engines back to life... Using a 32:1 fuel/oil mix really works good on these engines... I like using 92 or higher octane with a synthetic 2-stroke oil... The timing should be set to factory recommendations... Changing the point gap will affect the ignition timing... Good job on re-newing the points, and yes the fuel inlet valve , seat & spring should be changed with a new diaphragm.... It probably would have been a good idea to dip the stripped carb body into carb cleaner before putting the new parts into it. The absence of the packing spring on the low end needle valve can cause some air/ fuel leakage and cause hunting of rpm in that rpm range... New 'o' rings should be used with those needle valves with a drop of oil before installing the needles... Good job on the governor function repair!!! Xlnt video Mustie!!!

[@mriguy3202]

As others have noted, this is a 400 Hz generator, which is used in aircraft and ships; thus the reference to the military background of the manufacturer. Your large corded grinder will work on it because that's a universal motor (has brushes) which will run on AC or DC or different frequencies of AC. A pure resistive load, like an incandescent lamp or a heater will also work, but you sould avoid plugging in a modern speed controlled motor. You sure would not want that thing running on an aircraft while flyng but maybe it was used for maintenance purposes? Are you going to start a museum? A Guy Museum. Will have useless but fascinating mechanical devices. Maybe some steam engines!

[@markrohrbaugh2750]

MRIGuy A couple of posts have said they were used in aviation. I do not think that is correct. No airplane would have a generator like that in it. Larger WWII era aircraft did have a “putt-putt” generator to assist in starting, but they were bespoke equipment permanently installed in the aircraft. (See B-29 Kee Bird story). This thing is clearly a low price consumer product, and not designed for any specialized aviation purpose.

[@oqvirtuoso2268]

As the story goes: he set the generator free and now it’s vibrating it’s way all the way back to mars

[@bobf12]

It cant get far...Mustie took its back bone out. lol.

[@Max_Marz]

What an amazing mental image hahaha

[@Max_Marz]

Hahaha 43:56, I think that screwdriver left orbit too.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Max Maruszewski try 43:54

[@NarfBLAST]

That might explain the AAA sticker at 1:07:00

[@josedejesus6185]

I have never seen one before, but it was very nice to see you working on it! I piddle with small engines as a hobby and I really like this video! Thank you!

[@Boemel]

What instrument do you play ? -The carbutator. This actually looks like what a roomba would look like from the 50s

[@kevinritchie9227]

I thought the same thing...lol.

[@eriklarson9137]

Isn't a roomba a vacuum?

[@kevinritchie9227]

@@eriklarson9137 Yes. When he put the generator on the floor at the end, it moved around similar to how the roomba moves.

[@nathanfisk8067]

love that little giggle when you put in the magic juice and it starts....

[@robertschmidt9296]

I have one, doesn't run though. I didn't know what it was until now. I'm just glad to find out that area 51 isn't looking for it. lol

[@williamleinonen4888]

Carbs labeled with an "F"have the gasket on one side of the diaphragm, those without the "F"have the gasket on the other side of the diaphragm. I can't recall which is which. Taryl has a video on which way it goes.

[@notajp]

Believe it or not, I actually have some of those carb diaphragms in stock....I think I even have some of the “float” valves.

[@roberthatting5996]

Sell me the generator p 9et8oñ . . Please , . P

[@albertmorris4889]

Made when men were smart enough to know when to keep their hands out and not sue everyone in the world when they were not. On a serious prevention (for today), fashion a wire screen cover for the bottom to allow air but deter anything else entering.

[@johnwilson4909]

Regarding cleaning the points. You can get a diamond dust nail file from most cosmetic supplies. I used mine for cleaning points on my truck back in the 90's 2nd comment. After you checked the points. You should wire brush the cavity. Scrub out all the rust and residue in the cowling or ducting.. 3rd comment. After you spun up the rotor and got a spark, you should wire brush the radiator fins around the piston cylinder housing. You are going to have heat transfer radiation impaired if those fins are not clean. This will reduce your power when the engine is overtemp. 4th comment. Good job on the light bulb test. But again, I would polish any open surface to remove corrosion or adhesion. If it is a temperature conducting surface, use glyptol to coat and seal the metal. 5th commend. You popped the carburetor diaphragm. All those delicate parts you can put into an ultrasonic GUNK washer. Takes off the crud and leaves a clean surface behind. 19:08 Once you have the heart of the carburetor open, soak it in a light kerosene to dissolve oil or gasoline residue. Compressed air will just dry it and leave a sticky film. 20:58 The outside of the fuel tank, just use a stiff non-metallic brush to knock off the debris. If you want to repaint, use a wire brush. But right now, a stiff brush is ok. 31:30 Wow! What did you brush on the outside of the tank? That was fast and furious. I could read the label after you brushed it off. 33:09 Good job on removing the diaphragms. Next time gently heat them in a very light motor oil 10w or a light olive oil. Loving your video. Got to get to bed now. Will view the rest tomorrow.! Do I like it? Yes I do. I would be all over that with a wirebrush and Rustoleum to make it pretty. :)

[@sprintmademe]

Working on that is like giving your over sugared kid a hair cut. Hold still Billy!

[@tomprous]

Would love to see this forwarded to Hand Tool Rescue for a complete resto.

[@v-g-z3689]

Man, you are so lucky. I collect old Tecumseh engines, and this type of gas tank and engine is quite hard to come by over here in Germany.

[@rayhindle642]

Hi Mustie, there is a product called rubber renew, otherwise heat in a microwave for 20 seconds. Ray H. ( England U.K. )

[@sale1996]

Can`t with metal

[@sale1996]

@@BIasterXD I think he thought about membrane it only rubber piece but it has attached metal plate

[@williamking200]

Neighbors are gonna love you when you run that thing at the campsite! Super loud! Nice work, thanks for a great Sunday start-up!

[@volvo09]

Haha perfect "retro camping weekend" disruptor.

[@kaitheramptruckman7539]

I’m soo happy I found your videos they’ve helped me soo much breaking into small engines from only working on cars I actually rebuilt a scooter in France that had sat for like 20years and was stripped! Had a blast all thanks to you and your knowledge!!

[@emptypockets2467]

That is what is left of the last guy that touched the underneath when generator was running.

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@timg8138]

I like the new way you did the final shot using a background, and summing up the project.

[@joshuawiley7200]

I rebuilt one of those for a post hole auger. Had a devil of a time finding a diaphragm for it. Didn't want to shop online but I had to, looked under every rock around here. I remember years ago that Grandad had a universal diaphragm that you cut to size and punch your holes in. Guess products like that just aren't around anymore. Glad to see you found one, you must have great local resources for that stuff.

[@horstszibulski19]

For use while camping, I would recommand some ball and chain or other restraint, this thing will surely find it's way over the next cliff... :-D The 12V side would been interesting too! Thx for the vid! :-D

[@midnightrunner684]

Could imagine running that while taking a nap and having your neighbor come wake you and saying .Hey man your generator took a walk over into my yard

[@davidschwartz5127]

Enjoyed the video very much, the sounds bring back the days of my life in the early 60s when my dad and I started building go-karts, our first engine was a 1 1/2 hp Power Products from a neighbor's lawnmower, then we move up to a 2 1/2 hp Clinton we went thru several of them, all used from someone my dad knew, then it was a 6 hp power products engine from my uncles Humco riding mower, by 1964 my kart was powered by 2, West Bends, Super 700's specially built for go-kart racing, with a live axle. Then I got my driver's licenses and sold the go-kart and all the parts for $400.00 about 1/4 of what I had invested in it too by a car. The hard work, experience, and knowledge I gained during that time were priceless. I went on to become an Engineer mainly from the enjoyment and experience I got from building and making things run better.

[@biohazardshrimp]

Jeez that’s a loud little angry bastard. That would be so peaceful at the campsite lol.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

!!WHAT!!

[@GrillMasterP88]

They didnt really use them camping it was more for farm and home use back then

[@tak-el-uc]

Only for the 10 minutes it would take Wall-E to wander off by itself down a hiking trail.

[@JDevine687]

Now you have to find another one so they can race around the shop!

[@fraggelrock301]

Who else was yelling “clamp that down!” ?

[@octaviofuentes7781]

I did hahaha lol

[@DavidMiller-nj6qu]

I was yelling “ put a load on it, that’s when it should run up to 3200!”

[@ultimabear]

I came here to say this.

[@sherf2654]

The craziest cool mechanical items always find their way to you. Another one for the Mustie museum.

[@SDsailor7]

He makes it look so simple on how to troubleshoot starting problems.

[@bansheemania1692]

@Big Wheel that's how i was Tought. No Start . Check Fuel. 2. Check spark. Follow either system till problem Is found.

[@lirnerpublishingnotes]

Awesome job, well done.Good outcome. bit of a tidy and it's done.Nice one.

[@Hankie56]

Somebody did stick his finger underneath, hence the bone 🦴

[@xw6968]

Boner....

[@Hankie56]

x w 🤔

[@NoWr2Run]

LMFAO, GREAT ONE SIR.

[@ianburit3705]

Hi Darren, My son came in while i was watching your video, and said - "It looks like one of my vespa engines" hes not wrong, lol.. The engine just looks like a flymo crass cutter sold in the UK here, the sort that floats on air so not that far from your space ship then.. Interesting video as usual, thank you - IAN - UK.

[@davidtrotman6126]

I think the Flymos used Tecomseh as well - they were never known for a strong spark in their day - were avoided on lawnmowers in NZ

[@stanleydenning]

I know we like rusty junk. But, I think this deserves a good paint and polish job.

[@djmjr77]

I think that is actually a pretty cool piece of equipment.. would love to have one myself!!

[@dlavarco]

It reminded me of those old high tech football games as a kid when you line up 22 guys on a metal field offense and defense and turn it on and the vibration sends them everywhere. Appropriate for today I suppose.

[@Kenoscope]

Had one of those, stupidest toy I was ever given. Then, I don't prefer football.

[@cut--]

that dates the both of us !

[@natalieisagirlnow]

@@cut-- i'd hate to see what dates you

[@btj1844]

Electric Football!!!! We played that until our parents were sick!

[@dlavarco]

@@btj1844 Oh that loud buzzing noise.....lol

[@stan.rarick8556]

I enjoy you sharing the excitement of discovery when opening old equipment.

[@douglasbrown8175]

I think that bone was one of the last guys fingers.

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

Ooh, that reminds me, I haven't checked my generator for chicken bones.

[@Mizman76]

I just love how this generator looks like it does and is how many decades old still runs and puts out power but a 1-2 yr old $1000 generator will crap out and cost more to fix than a new one. Gotta love technology!

[@macgybel7951]

„Don’t your spacecraft hum like new - a Mustie-service is overdue!“ Mustie the Terran - Mowers, VW‘s, and other spacecrafts (Invasion fleets by appointment only!)

[@EZCheezyBeef]

Back when men were men and they lived till the age of 40... -mustie1 Edit: Typo. Happy now?

[@bontronblock]

He said 'the age of 40' not 'thy age of 40' Please do not misquote our collective Dad

[@trainsbangsandautomobiles824]

@@bontronblock Disco didn't say that ether. He just left the "E" out of "they"

[@charlesreohr6236]

@@trainsbangsandautomobiles824 He must have a ket bad like mie.

[@hatfez]

The days of wooden ships & iron men.

[@pabeader1941]

One l in 'til. :)

[@ford7400]

Got to say he's good at what he does just watching him I learn so much about anything

[@pajamas17]

I agree,the governor and fuel pump so educational

[@ObsessionoftheMonth]

24:55 I'm practically yelling at the screen "one plug is AC the other is DC" grabs hair, runs around in circles.

[@joealbert7773]

Same here!

[@tda2806]

The socket with the red sticker, which came off, was DC

[@jackkinnear736]

i was screaming at him also

[@twooldcampersandadog8169]

I so look forward to the Sunday morning vignettes! A freakin' bone of all things...

[@JDOff-Course]

This is the first video I’ve gotten to see. Your channel was recommended by someone on another channel. Very fun learning about this old generator and engine! Looking forward to checking out some more of your projects. Thanks!!

[@haneyoakie14]

I watch and say only 5 minutes. An hour later, I am still engrossed.

[@chriscook8773]

"Back when men were men, and they lived to the age of 40" 😂

[@saxongreen78]

Yeah...I'd say this model is obscure and rare because it probably electrocuted (a) person/s or burned down (a) shed/s.

[@sirkdopsah1081]

Who wants to live past 40 when you are a man?

[@diecastcrush1257]

@@sirkdopsah1081: 42 and nothing but health problems.

[@JohnDoe-ox5ni]

Yup it sucks to be 45 when your bits don't want to work and overnight lose all interest in sex and see it as to much effort and just want to do as little as possible. knowing you may be down to your last quarter from shuffling and leaking to the end of your mortal coil you just want to be left alone and have little time for trivial time wasters from your past as every breath is an effort and you know only well and your mind is marred by cynical thoughts.greeting in coming folk becomes .hi so what do you want from me whatever you want look elsewhere I'm busy?

[@johns.4708]

@@JohnDoe-ox5ni Dude....

[@Veritas419]

I don’t know if electricity is worth all that noise.

[@Minecrafter-uh6qv]

sure it is

[@2H80vids]

I suppose it depends on 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 you need the electricity for. Could also depend on how long the output lead is. If your spaceship is in a shed, at the bottom of the garden, problem solved.😁 If you were powering a radio or tv, and only had two feet of cable, I think you 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 have a problem.

[@shawbros]

When you don't have it, it becomes worth it.

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

My Dad bought a huge generator from Home Depot . It runs on natural gas and is surprisingly quiet . It runs everything .

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

its awesome for junkyards

[@williegillie5712]

Can’t believe that engine was one we tore apart in small engine class. Sounds like a chain saw. Be careful with the needle bearings on the crankshaft. I ya miss one or don’t install them properly the engine stops abruptly and leaves a gouge in the cylinder. Thanks for sharing. Makes me feel ancient

[@bradlusk4531]

This so needs to be permanently affixed to the back of your Volkswagen flatbed. Classic

[@2H80vids]

Could be a very useful, and really quirky, addition right enough. Stick a muffler on it and give it a good clean. Could it be set up to boost-start the VW when your battery's flat?

[@shawnmciver3943]

when that thing was scooting across the floor all i could think was it looks like a 50's prototype for the garage Roomba

[@Joe..3.8.0.9_]

Excellent find ! Great video and as always great repair !! Joe Navy veteran 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TKevinBlanc]

I don't want to meet the mouse that dragged that chicken bone into the starter housing...

[@ta65mail]

Very educational and entertaining. Unique design .Thanks for sharing.

[@djordjeblaga7815]

"Back when men were men. And they lived to the age of 40." Never have I been so offended by something I 100% agree with.

[@jamessmith7691]

Nice find. That's a collectors item. I believe Clinton also made a tank incorporated to the shroud . Good video.

[@YodaPala]

Neat little unit, I’m sure it will purr again with musties paws on it

[@YodaPala]

z a > Furry? far from it, fight me

[@bobadam7021]

Purrs... not really, screams like a lawnmower run by a teenager late for a date... sure.

[@furncemanjim]

I love the mad scientist laugh the first time he gets something to turn over.......

[@rawr51919]

Then the big one when it coughs to life

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

Classic Mustie HA!

[@frankhartranft2133]

What a great find. It looks fantastic and a little dangerous. I'd say early sixties. In any case, that dog needs a leash. Otherwise she's likely to wander off. It would be a great accessory for an early Airstream trailer with the Powermaker and the Airstream fully restored.

[@medicmcauley6729]

One plug is AC one plug is DC, the plates under it are the Rectifiers, the DC comes straight off the gen coils. I have one, mine is 400 Hz, be very careful not to plug anything into it with electronics, the Hz will fry it.

[@stefantrethan]

Actually most electronics with switchmode power supplies would be just fine, they don't care since they rectify the incoming power first thing anyway.

[@WApnj]

The specs say it's an Alternator.... AC output.

[@medicmcauley6729]

@@WApnj yeah hence the Rectified DC power. Didn't think that one through...

[@phil2156]

The navy used to use 400 cycles so they could use less copper in the transformers.

[@randymarion2466]

Does your multimeter measure Hz? Seems a good way to tweak the running RPM. Great Video!

[@psycosoft1]

One of ours had a sticker on it calling it the 'alein generator' since that british army used lots of AC tools, they loved them. Had a ton of extension cords with those plugs on them growing up. Eventually made convert boxes much like this came with, except ours had two cords, and plugged into both plugs on generator. A friend made a very close copy with a lawnmower motor and a dodge alternator. Very dirty power, but worked light bulbs. I remember bulb life wasn't great.

[@asderqwertybum]

no good to the british army they use 240v not 110v

[@psycosoft1]

@@asderqwertybum read it again. I said they used AC tools, which these little ufo's seem to be made for. They actually are a great AC generator, and somewhat use full as a regular generator, but NOT for electronics. Even old tube TV's often fried on them.

[@GoldSrc_]

After watching Taryl so much, I can only call those engines "Tecumesh" xD.

[@goldhunter9641]

I Have A Few Tecumseh Engines And I Can Honestly Say I Have Never Liked Any 2 Or 4 Cycle Engines They Made And Their Carburetors Always Looked Very Well Made But Looks Are Very Deceiving LOL

[@colin-manyeates-clan5221]

​@@goldhunter9641 agree, always had problems with them too. But if you redesign the carbs or put a different one one and jury rigged it they were great and lasted a long time. I found that the fuel flow is the primary problem and the filter was huge as it varied the vacuum, thus the intake and without a filter it would not work. You can see it a bit here but his filter is not dense enough to cause the right amount of suction. And then you have the 1/2 to 3/4 turn from bottom... not a lot of jetting variance there... finer thread, longer needle more tapered... all sorts of improvements but after hours and days of fiddling and getting frustrated you realize that it is designed for load not idle like most chin saws I know that putt tta putta and shut off but when under load, kick ass... I have a two cycle water pump hand carry, very small very light, does not idle and you have to have it primed. Runs full on, yells loudly and pumps 1.5 inch hose like nobodies business. Filled up a 55gal drum with a 49 ft head in no time... nature of the beast? Had two RD350cc Yamaha 0 to 60 in 4,2 sec if you could hold on (keep the front down...) nick named the "pocket rocket" for a reason. You SNAP shift without clutch, SNAP accelerate and shift again ... not so great over 90mph but I used to make a few bucks off Hoggers all the time... from here to there and back. I'd pass them on the way back and it was so cool to see their faces of disbelief, and amazement, anger, WTF look as they looked at their speedometer and back at me ...gone.. Not so good on ice or snow as the toque will cause the spin ... rode through the blizzard from St. Mary's College to Baltimore when that plane crashed at the bridge in DC. Wiped out at least 29 times but made it... However when it comes to ice... forget about it... you hit hard and it really hurts... Though when I was in the Navy in Bummertown Washington State (Puget Sound) one light town where everyone lined up to do burn outs and move 20 feet as entertainment every Fri and Sat night.... I was able to impress with wheelies and they loved that I could put on my front brake and find the oil in the center of the road and smoke it up without burning up my tire... :-} Fun in the 70's. The I got a real car for $500... 1968 GTO... ok so who is drooooling now? If not you should be...... Some stories on that one.....

[@Tpklmale]

Back in my day we called those "bonehead generators". If you put the bone back you'll get that extra 100 rpm.

[@kdub1953]

All you need now is paint!! Great job, I used to hold my diaphragm's over a steaming kettle so soften them up! 👍

[@Bill23799]

Next morning that was a great cold start. It seemed to be running smoother as well. Now all you need to do is add a Voice Box to it. Wait for it to achieve sentience and then we can enjoy watching it chase you around your garage saying........ EXTERMINATE EXTERMINATE EXTERMINATE

[@sergevereecke680]

In other words a Dalek baby , they run on gasoline until they are 16.