This Honda Mower Hit A Steel I-Beam

[@robertm5969]

My grandfather and uncle trash picked a steel I-beam they saw in a dumpster about 40 years ago. It sat in his back yard for decades. A few years back he was building an addition onto their house, and the structural engineer called for something that could take load over a wide span. He was finally able to make use of it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

man that's a cool story

[@MixingGBP]

Say hello to IHG’s newest parts mower!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you got that right

[@cptyler150]

This is what I did Remove the blade and blade adapter with a puller. How to use a 4-ton puller Put the bolts out of the center replace that bolt. With a 6-in quarter inch drive ratchet extender Put the tip of the puller against the other end. And then used a hand wrench to turn the pullers not until the blade adapter comes off. Then use the puller to take the pulley off but it's on there with a Allen head bolt. Once all that's off you have to Purchase the lower seal to the sump because I can use a smaller oxi acetylene torch to heat the end red. Once done then use an old socket to go over the crank end with a 5 foot pipe to bend it back. Obviously check it with a straight edge mechanics ruler Then purchase a new blade adapter, that one will not be straight ever again. Use a small diameter pipe over crank to install the new power seal

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you !

[@pit4955]

I believe your friend out of frustration Purposely pushed the lawnmower into the I beam. I’ve seen grown adults throw $1000 cell phone against a wall because they can’t control their emotions. "Patience is a virtue" Keep it for parts and call it a supper savings. You probably had a good feeling from the beginning it was a bent crank shaft 👍 great info thx for sharing

[@scottdunn4506]

@@pit4955 I seen kids bent a crankshaft on purpose before cause they didn’t want to cut the grass

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

now you're seeing it how I see it. They'd been mowing around this I-Beam for 20 years and now the hit it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@gearhead366]

IMO... bent crank = parts mower. Especially if it's an expensive crank. If you can manage to get the blade adapter and pulley off, Steve (from Steve's Small Engine Saloon) has a video on straightening cranks. His method is not perfect, but it might be good enough.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks, If I get it out, I was planning on using my press to straighten it

[@davie66fly]

If a mower with a bent crank isn't run long, then the lower seal isn't likely to be compromised or leaking badly. If it's not leaking, it can be straightened. Donyboy has a method and Taryl has one, too. I've used them both and prefer Taryl's....and have used it successfully numerous times. It will work on this situation.

[@Trump985]

Judging by the wear on the tires this thing has a lot of hours on it. I might fix it if it was mine and I really liked the mower, however I’m not sure it’s worth fixing. I say not sure because Honda isn’t making mowers anymore, the newer residential grade mowers are worse quality, and some people (especially older folks) don’t want to change to a different mower. It’s been my experience that older folks don’t want to have to learn to use a new item. Even something as simple as a different push mower with a different drive control or even a different grass bag attachment system. In fact my mom is this way and I’ve spent several times the cost of a new mower in parts to rebuild her beloved POS riding mower more then once. I’ve spent enough in parts of that thing to buy a new zero turn!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you make a good point thank you

[@lewiemcneely9143]

When I did that to my dads old Snapper with the 5 horse Briggs, I shut it off and took it straight to my pal that fixed them and it took a new crank and base plate. No questions asked. Never had a seconds trouble from it but I'm not selling it either. Maybe a parts rig or second hand replacement parts. Will see how you go with it. Happy week, Pal!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for sharing that, I hope to get the crankshaft out and see if I can use my press to fix it.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I 2nd that, Pal!

[@Delerium_22]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGEyou have a press?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes it's just one of those 20 ton presses from Harbor Freight

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Ought to be plenty.

[@josephmeadows8521]

I did what you said and the mower works great, thank you so much for everything you are a hero

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Glad to help

[@mikesgardenmaintenance4016]

First of all: Thank you for the video. It's a shame that the crankshaft is bent. I've hit rocks with my mower before, causing it to stop suddenly. Thank God nothing worse happened. I mowed with my Honda again today. After heavy rain and high grass. It went through like butter. Hopefully my mower will last until I retire...

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice glad to hear it's running well

[@inkster2586]

Well today I learned from this video that Honda mower blades are extremely tough, crankshafts not so much!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I have to agree with you

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Pretty amazing that the flywheel key is still intact after that hit

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right, the keys Honda uses don't seem to shear all that often

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would keep hitting the crankshaft with a sledgehammer as someone has done on here with a Briggs and Stratton engine & has succeeded in straightening the crankshaft. Those pulleys get rusted onto the shaft & it took me about 6 hours to remove the blade boss on my dads lawnmower engine last December when I rebuilt the engine. That's because I heated it up with propane gas which wasn't Hot enough & I ran out of it so I persevered with an electric heat gun after soaking it in diesel overnight. It did come off little by little because it was rusted in the shaft after 20 years of mowing with it,I cleaned the rust off the shaft & out of the blade boss adaptor as well as cleaning the key up on the shaft,I applied anti seize compound onto the shaft & inside of the blade boss prior to reinstalling it back onto the shaft. An oxy acetylene torch is what you need to heat up the blade boss adaptor to remove it from the shaft !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you, I'll keep working on it.

[@toddosterhout9866]

So I watched “Steve’s small engine saloon” and he showed how to straighten out a crankshaft using a pipe. (Of course you’ll have to take the adapter off). I’ve been meaning to try it out but it’s an option for ya

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

there's no harm in trying but I have a better candidate for that pipe method, this one I care too much about to risk damaging it more.

[@johndenver8574]

When my wife and I did this to our honda mower we paid the $586 dollars because buying another honda mower would be more expensive. Buying a used Honda requires that you replace parts plus the cost of the used mower which we knew how people these days treat their mowers.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for sharing that. Yes If I do the work myself and get a used crankshaft, it'll be worth it.

[@TheDronzDr]

I will keep it for Parts. I’ve been there before lost my ass.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great choice!

[@dalestanley506]

I straightened a shaft that was that bad by hammering. Get the blade adapter off, cut it off with a grinder if necessary, then put an impact socket over the crank and go to town with a 3 lb hammer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for the tip!

[@MarkMeadows90]

That's unfortunate about the bent crankshaft. Answering your question, I would keep the mower for parts. That mower looks well used anyway. But, it's a Honda. They are known for their quality and reliability.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes they are, and I would like to swap the engine but at the same time, take the bad one apart

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE that'll work

[@samfeldman1508]

Can you find a large enough pipe to go over adapter and straighten crank? I’ve had luck rebending cranks but never hammered one. I think too much energy from the blow is lost. But I’ve never gotten it perfectly straight only good enough. Good luck.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that would be a very large pipe if it was big enough to go over the adaptor. I'm still going to try to remove it, but I'll probably end up getting a better puller.

[@Bottldiggerofnz]

I just picked up 3 iron horses for $130 and come to find out one is seized so it’ll be good for parts. I collect the old lawnmowers because they sound better

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I have to agree with you on that.

[@scottdunn4506]

Believe me it’s not always a accident when people bent the crankshaft especially when kids don’t want to cut the grass

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@scottdunn45065-- I saw that happen, it was not a I-beam but the corner of concrete drive where it meets the ditch.

[@liljoeii6091]

With it bent so bad I think it's over for it. My brother bent one like that with dog chain and that was garbage to. Wasn't even a week old anyways thank you for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow, a dog chain! now that's a first for me. Thank you

[@scottdunn4506]

Also check the fly wheel key

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes I should have done that, thank you for reminding me.

[@covishen]

Given that Honda is no longer making mowers in this country, are you sure you couldn't get it fixed and get a good price? The honda mowers around here are selling for over $650 for the push mowers. Even "basic" gas mowers are selling for an exorbitant amount of money. Don't forget that winter is coming and if you have a shop that would be a fantastic winter project. On the other hand there is nothing wrong with a parts machine, and if you happen to get ahold of a good honda engine you have a pretty nice deck.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I see your point, I will definitely give it a go.

[@jesterr7133]

When it comes to buying a special tool. I don't count that as a repair cost unless it's a tool that can only be used once. I have yet to ever buy a tool that I only needed to use Once, So that usually means I'll need it again at some point and need to buy it anyway

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you make a good point

[@mjg263]

Meh, needs a brake cable, 4 bald tires, probably going to need a blade adapter if that one is sheared…I’d pull the plug on it and use it for parts. That stuff adds up and it’s worth more in parts IME.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

very smart assessment!

[@dagorithe]

Fix it for practice because of my experience level. But in the long run, keep it for parts.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great advice

[@jaimepadilla9548]

I really want to know what you end up doing with it later. I've had a similar problem with a mower not to long along I sold it as is I wish I could of fix it but oh well. Hope you have better luck then I did

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I still have it, I intend on taking it apart and trying to straighten the crank and if not, replace it.

[@jaimepadilla9548]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I'm sure you'll get it running again

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I sure hope so.

[@berardia4]

Tip: that adapter is a 2 piece so you can pull the blade adapter first and then the pulley 2nd.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for the tip

[@dfields9511]

Well. If you need a boat ⚓️ you got one shaped as a mower. Give sponge bob a call

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

LOL!!!

[@KPaul7]

I would try heat and a Cran or penetrating oil. I once left the puller on overnight with oil. The next day to my surprise it came right off. Anyway, I hope to catch the follow-up video.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great advice thank you

[@tjclarke4604]

GCV160 engines aren't even worth messing around with. When the engine is destroyed, the motto in the shop is "when in doubt, throw it out". We keep GCV160's in stock as they are cheap enough to just replace if the deck is still good, but most of the time the customoer will just buy another used mower instead of replacing the engine.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can see them doing that. I would too

[@czechmate6916]

RIP Honda mower 😢

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right

[@Random_content53]

I wouldn’t try to fix it I’d just prob keep it for parts and replace the mower intirey my mtd mower that I use as a main mower has a surge while it runs can this be a dirty carb?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

not necessarily dirty, but the pilot and main jet might need to be cleaned up.

[@Stuntshorts500]

Well try to repair the crankshaft as the mower is in excellent condition personally I would try and repair the crankshaft

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great point and yes, the plan is to at least try and fix it.

[@Snoopy750]

I just got a Honda HRR VKA- rear wheels lock while reversing and self propel doesn’t work- what do you recommend I do to fix it?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

drain the fluids, that way you can turn it on it's back. Then try to break both axels free from their bushings using every fluid you can thru at it, and a good set of locking pliers to help rotate the axels. Good luck

[@hickorystx]

Use for parts. Cost of repair is more ethan the mower is worth = totaled!! Great video though!!! 😀😀

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@jesterr7133]

Rc12yc isn't the correct plug,but they will run a Honda engine perfectly fine. I have used them with Hondas for testing before.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are correct, now I have to wonder who put it in there

[@trainmaster0217]

Hammer away!!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you

[@jebsails2837]

I'd let the customer know that it has a broken starter and bent crankshaft. They can buy a complete a new engine, a new mower, a used mower etc.and give them a range of costs. Narragansett Bay

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@Thelawnmower278]

I need some advice I’ve been needing it for a long time but my comments kept disappearing. im glad it was just a youtube update 😅. I have a 2 year old echo pb 580h backpack blower and it runs great at factory settings 1 and 1 quarter out but once it is warm and i turn it off to do something it wont start and i have to wait for the next day to start it. It has a new carb, new fuel filter, new air filter, new spark plug, and i know my gas is a perfect 2 cycle mix that works great in my other echo products, and the spark arrestor is clean, any advice to fix it?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

sure, when it happens next time, try putting some fuel into the carb's throat, give it full throttle and try starting it. If it starts, then it's a carb issue despite it being new. If it doesn't start then the engine might be flooded, which could also point to a carb problem. Also did you check the bolts and gasket on the plastic insulator between it and the engine?

[@Thelawnmower278]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you so much ill keep you updated if it works.

[@Thelawnmower278]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE i have the same squirt bottle as you do how much should i put in the carbs throat?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

just a small squirt, otherwise you'll flood the engine

[@Thelawnmower278]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you i will try it.

[@Idkx2ummm]

4:34 ..... now I can see what’s wrong with it😮 it vibrates a little too much bent crankshaft

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes it does!

[@a.d.9889]

I'd pull the engine, get a new pulley and blade adapter and wait until I came across the same engine on a cheaper push model like a troy bilt for example. Then keep or sell it's a great deal.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great advice!

[@warpig372]

Hey are you selling parts for that mower? I have the same mower. I'm interested in the Air filter box. Mine is cracked. I'm serious.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no I'm not selling parts off this mower right now. I plan on fixing it when the season slows down

[@NerfCraft]

I've hammered crankshafts straight before, but this one has got to be the worst I've ever seen. I'd probably keep swinging until either the crankshaft straightens, or something breaks completely, but honestly even if I could get the crankshaft straight I wouldn't trust it very much. Given all of the other issues with the mower, I think it's better off being used for parts, although I don't know what they're worth. Maybe it's worth trying to fix if it could get a couple hundred dollars in your area, but I doubt it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes think you're right. Although if I get the crank out, I would like to use my press and see if I could straight it

[@NerfCraft]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I will be very curious to see the video on that. Think I'd just look for a good used crank if I was going to go through the effort of pulling it out, lol. Will be interesting to see if you could press it straight though.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'll end up doing both, since I'll have the bent crankshaft out. The used part won't be much of an issue.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Steel I beam 😮😮

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right, I wish I would have taken a picture of it.

[@jwayne777]

Yeah keep it for parts or just fix it for practice just to keep yourself in shape on crankshaft changes. But other than that yeah that's a bummer.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right , and I like the idea of practicing on it

[@jameshedrick605]

I wouldn't bother to fix it. I would find another engine to put on it

[@scottdunn4506]

I would fix it for fun

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you're a very wise person

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are a very adventurous person, I like that !

[@wapd205]

Part it out for other projects you have in the shop or sell off the good usable parts.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great idea, thanks

[@antman3525]

Personal use, I would persevere if it was minimal expense. As a repair for client tell them the real cost. Likely to become a parts mower if some parts are OK, then scrap.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you're definitely right about that .

[@larrystarnes1954]

I would use mower for parts. Not feasible to repair it in my opinion.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

make sense

[@watermanone7567]

Someone makes a tool to straighten bent cranks, I have not used one in a long time because usually a block of hardwood and a three pound hammer works o.k. If bent to badly, it becomes a parts mower.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you and yes I need to get a 3lb hammer too.

[@PeterTheMowerGuy]

Personally I’d use the engine for parts and keep the deck to use for a different engine.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's good advice

[@NickSpires09]

Great video how do you even hit a steel beam o think that fly key is more than broke it’s the entire flywheel 😅

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes another commenter reminded to check it.

[@NickSpires09]

Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem

[@matthewcaldwell6763]

That crank is bad....hope it didnt damage the sump.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are correct and me too.

[@aaax9410]

It's a shame but i wouldd't bother , keep it for parts :)

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

makes sense to me

[@martindesmarais7158]

just keep for parts only!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

smart choice!

[@grungemunkey]

If I'm looking to make money on this mower it's for parts. If I'm looking to learn or teach via KZbin I would do what it takes to repair it. Or at least diagnosis all the issues

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

well said!

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

If ya can’t sell it it’s not worth fixing just keep it for parts I hate to say that but the damage is too much and it’s going to cost too much to fix and the dude you got it from probably won’t want it back it’s definitely a shame to see that happen and by the way the guy that was supposed to fix my trimmer mower told me he couldn’t replace the carb on my trimmer mower witch I knew was a lie because of watching this channel I knew he could get a new carb he was trying to get me to give him my trimmer then he would fix it and sell it he tried to con me out of my trimmer mower and it didn’t work one of my mom’s friends bill has fixed it but it’ll be a while before I get it I found out he had a heart attack my mower is fixed but poor Bill is in the hospital so I’ll have to wait but his health is more important to me than my trimmer mower your channels have taught me a lot because of you I was able to keep somebody from conning me out of my machine I’m subscribed to both of your channels and I watch every new video keep the good stuff coming

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

sorry to hear that , and thank you

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? I probably would of tossed that mower back on the curb for a scrap iron truck to recycle. I'm guessing that you might do an engine swap and keep this engine for parts.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes so far most are asking for an engine swap

[@christophermarshall5765]

Use it for a parts mower.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great choice!

[@adammosher1115]

I have a engine for that but it's in NY

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for the offer, but I have several engines here too.

[@adammosher1115]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I want to fix mine any chance you can do a video on buying replacement parts on one like the carburetor, throttle cable and engine break cable so someone like me can buy the right parts at a good price

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can try

[@adammosher1115]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you hope to see one and keep them coming

[@marshallcollins3376]

Parts

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks

[@briantii]

Probably just keep it for parts and wait for one with a good engine but trashed deck.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a great idea.

[@matthewcaldwell6763]

Get another engine...seems to be harder to find one. Unless its a pressure washer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

the pressure washer's crank is unsuitable for the blade adaptor but it's a good idea.

[@SHOINOFF]

Ide use it as a parts machine.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I think that's a smart choice

[@scottjohnson5449]

keep for parts only..... just me saying.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it's a good idea

[@Delerium_22]

Yeah that crank is gonna be more than $100 from what I’ve seen, so you should probably just scrap it for parts

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

luckily a used part is much cheaper, about $30-40

[@JCT442]

Find a used replacement engine I suspect.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a very good idea

[@joemwas1]

only solution is a luck upon a junk engine with a good crankshaft and swap the crank over

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a great idea, Just need to find one now

[@calebmcneal6806]

How do you fuck up a mower that bad

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right

[@tedstankunas7142]

Parts mower.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you

[@FrankRuiz66]

Parts honda

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

about right

[@goosecreeksouth9327]

Scrap it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I hear ya

[@jamess.putman1779]

Looks like a parts mower

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes it does

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

Parts mower

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you

[@jeffreycox4171]

It is far too expensive in terms of money and effort to repair this mower. It makes economic sense to scavenge whatever parts you can and sell them on eBay.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you're a very wise person Jeffery Cox!

[@dfields9511]

It’s dancing 4:52 🪩

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes it is, "break" dancing

[@curtchase3730]

That mower is high mileage. Not worth it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

very true

[@RoldanRR00]

While I haven't seen every video, this is the worst sounding mower I've heard on the channel. Perfect candidate for engine swap and extra spare parts. The four bald wheels tell me even if you fix it, this engine is near the end of its life. Although a compression test could prove me wrong, I would not bother with it.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@RoldanRR00-- I have the exact model. It is over 9 years old and I recapped the worn out drive wheels for traction, but then the belt was totally worn out, so now I am using it as a push mower. It always has fresh Mobil One oil in it and runs just like a new one. It depends on how well someone takes care of something, more that appearance or age.

[@RoldanRR00]

@@JohnSmith-ti2kp I would attempt to fix most mowers. I agree these are some of the best ever made, but the bent crank is a no go for me. I know it can be fixed, but it's beyond what I would tackle. So much easier to just slap a new engine on it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you make a good point