Vintage BARNFIND Maytag First Start in DECADES!

Today we bring an long forgotten Maytag 72D back to life!
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[@Captain_DeSync]

Definitely enjoying the small engine content. Cant wait to see more!

[@6outside249]

Yh 🐕

[@rbm2017]

Hells yeah, keep em coming.

[@effortlessrob1114]

Yes. Very cool.

[@alan6832]

Kevin already does some small engines in the ATV's and go carts etc, but I would love to see him get more utilitarian and practical with less focus on toys, and more on putting antiques to real, practical use such as 2 stroke Lawn Boy mowers. Mustie1 in New Hampshire might have that market pretty well covered though, and Shop Kat Industries in Alberta.

[@chadlambert3186]

Keep it comming

[@DeadReckon]

As someone who has actually seen one of these old maytags function, I can honestly say you would never complain about any washing machine made within the past 40 years or so after using one.

[@wkat950]

I'm sure they didn't fall apart like today's washing machines. Maytags are still some of the most reliable but nothing holds a candle to the old stuff.

[@tronixfix]

@@wkat950 what type of crap are you using?.. my Miele from 1980 still runs with only one bearing change

[@pilsplease7561]

@@wkat950 We have replaced the fridge in the house 6 times since it was built in the 70's, the old fridge that my great grandma bought in the 60's thats in my garage still works as new today without ever being worked on. Literally bulletproof. The new stuff drops dead. We had a maytag washing machine that rusted out in 5 years literally the paint flaked off and it rusted through. Thats how bad the quality is now

[@DeadReckon]

@@wkat950 Funny you should say that, I just had to replace the motor control board in a friends 10 year old Maytag. Nothing is as reliable as it use to be, because nothing is as simple as it use to be. It's both a curse and a blessing of modern technology.

[@joer8854]

@@pilsplease7561 Honestly, you buy crap you get crap. I spend time finding out what works well and what doesn't. All the information is at your fingertips. Take some time to figure out how to know the honest reviews from the BS and take some time to lookup information and talk to the people who fix the machines, and you won't have that problem. Too many people either just give up and resign themselves to stuff being garbage, or don't actually take care of anything and complain that it breaks.

[@astravanmk2]

It’s brilliant, these small engines were the backbone for most farms. Credit to you for getting it running.

[@earlhouse4458]

The simplicity of the antique engines is amazing! I love seeing history come back to life! Would love to see more!

[@acconboy]

On the small engine stuff, it is honestly a big part of Mustie1's success - it is more immediately helpful and relatable on an average day. Don't mistake me, enjoy the heck out of the various auto first starts, but the small engine stuff is super useful. I say add the small engine stuff into your rotation.

[@jefffindley5870]

Mustie . The guy that breaks bolts only to find out later it was left hand threads . And never tightens spark plugs past finger tight . Taryl Fixes All is the videos to watch .Tech plus humor .

[@acconboy]

@@jefffindley5870 Taryl's fake teeth and wierd mannerisms make him hard to watch, to be honest. Decent content, but gimmicks/personality of potato

[@jefffindley5870]

@@acconboy well I know personally he never turns down fans stopping by his shop or complains about his fans doing so . I met him a year ago and have been friends with him since. Not to mention the fact he looks things up before he "tears " into them and ruins something.

[@acconboy]

@@jefffindley5870 fair enough. I would enjoy his content significantly more without the gimmicks though

[@XxPhasemanxX]

@@jefffindley5870 Mustie has great content and taught me aarge portion of what I know. Because of him I've bought dozens upon dozens of mowers/tillers/pocket bikes/ride on mowers/leaf blowers/quads/dirt bikes/snow blowers/etc and have put thousands of dollars in my pocket all just from spare time. Bought myself my own quad, trialed, dirt bike, and a quad for my daughter with the extra money.

[@midnightrunner684]

Imagine Grandma standing out in the shed on a 20 below O day out kickstarting the washing machine to get Gramps some clean clothes for work

[@tomadkins2866]

It would have had a long flexible exhaust pipe attached to the exhaust flange. Grandma would roll it into the kitchen, toss the hose out the window or back door and do the wash in the heat of the wood fired cook stove.

[@DennisMurphey]

@@tomadkins2866 Or in the basement.

[@chadsimmons6347]

Granny did the laundry on the back porch, it was close to the clothesline in the backyard

[@courtneesdad]

My grandmother had hers on the front porch. My brother got his arm stuck in the tub. Almost ripped his whole arm off.

[@goonridingupnorth1382]

@@tomadkins2866 some even had a tube with a ball on the end to throw in a bucket of water to run them inside!

[@edmonddrake1409]

I freaking love this oddball content stuff! I live in a junk filled community where the majority of salvageable vehicles have already been claimed, so seeing this kind of stuff is super inspiring\encouraging.

[@waynemetzger653]

Truly enjoyed the Maytag washer small engine episode. What a unique find! Kudos for “sleuthing” out its operating functions.

[@ksavage681]

I hope they can get the washer and get this engine mounted back on it. Would be awesome to see the whole thing operational.

[@waynemetzger653]

@@ksavage681 Absolutely!

[@2strokepower803]

Keith Savage on the youtubechannel "hand tool rescue" the guy restores both the engine and the washing part and get it goin :)

[@kcdebris913]

Totally agree on your sentiments about hit and miss engines. Love watching those things work. Some of the old pump jacks around my area still have operating hit and miss engines. Still running and doing what they were designed to do all these years later.

[@robertweymouth415]

Love to see these old engines come back to life. Great job and absolutely want to see more of it. Thanks

[@radracer2033]

Just so you know or to anyone working or looking at one of these motors, if you spin it over and the spark plug wires aren't grounded or connected to a plug that's grounded, you'll fry the coil. Also they take a 16:1 fuel mix of straight SAE30 non detergent, should be smoking more

[@linkgroundwalker]

It ain’t the 70’s anymore. Modern 2-cycle oil will lube better than straight 30 weight.

[@radracer2033]

@@linkgroundwalker For these old engines modern 2 stroke oil just doesn't work as well. I don't know the specifics but everyone who's into these old engines I've talked to says the same thing- only use SAE-30 non detergent

[@linkgroundwalker]

Yeah you can run them how you wish. I’m just stating if you buy a good quality 2-stroke oil it’s much better. They have to be so the new stuff can be run lean and meet EPA regs. In the end though if you feel safer doing it one way and it works do it.

[@radracer2033]

@@linkgroundwalker It's definitely much higher quality oil now, but from what I've heard from the antique engine scene, the modern stuff just doesn't work as well for the antiques. I forget the specifics but I've definitely heard stories of premature wear caused by modern oils.

[@jefffindley5870]

@@radracer2033 Yep . But at this point he already turned a $ 200 engine into $ 2.00 worth of scrap by breaking the end of the crank off . Mustie1like .

[@lonniekeel7220]

I have a long time friend that has found those in junk yards and bought them and restored them to mint condition. He loves working on small engines. He has sold many of them. It's so friggin awesome to watch you get it running. 👍👍

[@raymondtousey9014]

Port the exhaust outside, run a belt to an alternator and you have a small engine battery charger - it might not be all that practical but it sure as heck would be a very cool conversational piece

[@jimbos-sen1077]

Definitely would be a good alternative to needing to carry batteries from a project to a charger. Even better than charging batteries with a working vehicle since it probably burns less fuel and doesn’t put hours on a good vehicle.

[@Carstuff111]

I really love this idea. Hell, I love seeing old equipment and old vehicles being given new, useful lives :)

[@MrWoodfiddler]

He would have to purchase it first. It wasn't his if I recall...

[@Maker238DeLoach]

Awesome job man. Handtool rescue has got a beautiful restoration on a Maytag engine! Loves it!

[@FranksAdventures]

Now that is very cool. It still amazes me on some of these older motors, the engineering that went into them, and the fact that they still work today almost as good as when they were first made. Can't say that about a lot of today's stuff that is made. Keep these types of videos coming.

[@mrhighlight8771]

I think you was chosen to be the touch that ol small engine needed. We definitely like learning with you about anything old school.. You are the tlc manager on KZbin 💯💪🙃 for the forgotten history.

[@ryanelliott1650]

If it got pistons or crankshaft then I love seeing life being breathed back into it. don't kick over engines by hand tho cos ( if it kicks back might snap your wrist clean in half )

[@sweatnautomotive]

Thank you for another video!!!!! I hope you know how much we(general public) truly appreciate what you do and the knowledge you share with the world. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

It goes with a wringer washer but could easily be adapted for a cement mixer, saw mill, hydraulic pump etc...

[@BrianTafoya]

Now THAT was awesome! I remember seeing on of these setting in my grandpa's parts garage as a kid. He was a WW2 vet and simple country boy and kept everything!

[@davebusk3159]

Love seeing the odd random engines that don't get enough love, keep up the great vids

[@repairsrevampsrenovations2890]

Yes Kevin, keep the small engine stuff coming as well!

[@spddiesel]

I love how your first aid for getting shocked involves nothing more than grabbing a Latte longneck. Respect 🍻

[@jurridoras4001]

He pulled it out of thin air too😂😂

[@77Infidel]

My old boss once said "if it hurts, stick it in cider." Took me a bit but I finally got it.

[@justinrech1657]

That has got to be the coolest dang thing I've seen in a hot minute. More of this content please guys

[@ReallyDumbName]

There’s another really good video of a rescue of one of these on Hand Tool Rescue. He got hold of a complete washer unit and redid the tub as well. To see one of these washing clothes is mind bottling. Thank you for doing this!

[@skylerprouty5819]

“If it starts knocking like a Jehovah’s Witness when we get it back together we’ll find out”. Hands down one of Kevin’s best quotes.

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Loved that!

[@kbar150]

My grandparents house had the exhaust port thru the wall for a gas maytag. I'm glad to see the small engine vids. Between yours and Hand tool rescue , I'm happy to see em running again

[@SHOdown13]

This was definitely cool to watch. Never heard of or seen one of these engines before. Some Hit and Miss engine content or old farm implement repair would be enjoyable too.

[@77Infidel]

I agree. I am pretty handy as a plumber and can dabble with simple mechanics (it is easier to take apart than to put back together), I actually understood this little engine.

[@jwoody8815]

The "carbs" on them arent really carbs they are simple thermo-siphons.

[@Jay-fb2lv]

It’s a Venturi effect with a check valve and an adjustable air baffle. Thermosyphon refers to temperature and cooling systems that don’t utilize a water pump.

[@edwardwright5377]

Im 62 I've never seen one of these but I remember a little rascals episode where they were looking for a washing machine to power their go cart. This was a very cool episode thanks!

[@robertmoczulski3096]

This was so cool!! Love seeing old engines come back to life, also such a cool piece of history. I have never seen one of these before

[@quixototalis]

That was definitely a neat change of pace. That's one nifty little motor!

[@ericsnead1377]

This was awesome I love old stuff and work on a lot of small engines myself. Just got a old snapper running again that's been sitting for a good while. Cleaned tank sanded the Magneto reset the gap on that blowed out a thousand acorns from rats put back together fired first pull. Crazy how old stuff just hard to kill. Keep on doing what y'all do and stay safe out there

[@matthewbrayton8166]

I love these small engine videos and anything that changes up the normal from time to time. Keeps us on our toes.

[@marksettles6695]

Seeing those old refrigerator and washing motors brings back memories of tinkering on them with my grandpa. Keep showing the old stuff with the revivals. And the "hit & miss" motors are the coolest

[@michaelgreen9721]

Congrats on a successful start. You and Mook work good together!

[@chrisstang1966]

Yes, definitely do more vintage engine stuff. Don’t sweat the crank. You can find one on eBay. When it comes to vintage engine parts eBay is your friend. 👍

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

Glad to see & know you & Mook are alright. I was worried something happened. When I first saw the motor, I thought that those were exhaust ports too. Would love to see more small engine stuff. Such a simple starter.

[@gmoney9588]

Mook , you should be proud . You’ve caused celebration for women whom , after learning to operate and service these marvels which no doubt made women’s lives easier ( somewhat ) and made them ready to serve their country building and contributing to the war effort during WW 2 . I applaud you ma’am . Your service and recognition shall not go unnoticed . Your hard work and toil shall be remembered which is more than can be said of women who are supposed to be championing for women in this era . Thank you for your tireless effort and dedication . There will be something extra in your next check . Well , I had fun .

[@AllThingsAlex]

Kevin, this was brilliant. Honestly, you guys could film making a turkey sandwich and we'd all still enjoy watching. Its your passion and personalities that keep us hooked. Great vid guys x

[@Dylanmcdonald05]

Yesss, I was waiting to see if you were gonna revive that old Maytag from the snowmobile video! Love the vids man!

[@garageofscrap]

The fact mook now has the burnt nova makes me both excited for content and even more scared for everyone in the local area. That right there is going to be some good content

[@Wobbz9413]

Love the way you got it going so easily, then all the "experts" comment on what you should have done! So funny!

[@kmill3887]

Love the restoration and operation of the old engines. They were built to last a life time back in those days.

[@BFVgnr]

This is cool. Maytag originally used gasoline engines for their washing machines, so seeing one that's not still in a washer housing is pretty neat. Thanks for sharing this!

[@orionwarren4244]

That must have been on a 'heavy duty' ringer washer. Most of those old units were of the single cylinder variety. Yep, back in the day before [President] FDR's 'WPA' rural electrification Act brought electric power to the interior and farmlands of this country, 'new fangled' household conveniences, like washing machines, were run by gasoline powered engines. Definitely hang onto that one, maybe even mount it on some nice wood and repaint it for display of historical artifact!

[@minxbade]

This was very cool. Seeing history come to life after years was impressive. Nicely done.

[@kaprentice]

I for one enjoy this kind of video. Engines like this are part of the history of power motors and what it took to get us where we are today. Oh yea I forgot, You're weird.

[@smfield]

Wow an 1840 engine that still goes. That’s 280 years old!

[@0xferd]

7:17 wow its nice to see that car again... I loved that revival!

[@dadratsforge]

Absolutely loved it. Great sounds from that little boxer motor. 👏👏

[@msc_2253]

I love the mixed type of content you guys are putting out. I've learned that no matter what the engine, the process and fundamentals are always the same. I can't wait to see the Nova on Mook's channel.

[@John-jl3ky]

I love that old small engine stuff, I think it’s super cool.

[@calres8626]

The fact that you can get a small motor to start that was made decades ago, shows the quality of craftsmanship. Lucky now if you can have a small motor from China start a year from now if not used.

[@kevia1169]

YES, I for one do enjoy the change up of reviving cars and trucks to small rare miscellaneous motors that I'm unfamiliar with. Keeps me very entertained and as usual I love the savvy and creative ways you bring those motors and or vehicles back to life. Keep up the great vids!!!

[@donkeyboy585]

That would look cool painted and on a table. The logic for file vs sandpaper is that sandpaper can leave little bits of grit on the contacts which is a big deal on commutators but for contact points? I dunno

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Definately love this. The underside of the piston acts as a pump, going to top its suck up air that takes fuel with it. Going down there is a sort of non return. Builds up pressure and when the piston is under the inlet port it flows into the cylinder. Next one the red engine and donate that one to candc for a project please.

[@yokomzare201]

Nice to see You switch up on other starting old engines. Great Video's. Thanks so much.

[@MultiHotrod74]

I used to have a neighbor who restored hit and miss engines as a hobby. He had a complete Maytag washer with a single cylinder engine also from the 1940's, that he would use to wash his shop rags.

[@brendanthomann5880]

Crazy. I used to have one of the old single cylinder 5/8 hp Maytag engines. And now I got one of those twins. Love classic Maytag engines

[@richeardley127]

Great revival, I love the old engineering and seeing this run was cool.

[@jameshall4385]

Small engines aren’t that cool but special engines like this one is. That engine is basically indestructible. There are no parts or gaskets to wear out other than the points and condenser.

[@maggs131]

It says something of the engineering of these old relics. All worth salvaging and worthy of respect

[@MrBanaanipommi]

@@maggs131 yep, all todays stuff are way too complex shit. thats why they break and even very hard to fix or find the ´fix on them..

[@maggs131]

@@MrBanaanipommi that's something I neglected to include in my comment, simplicity. I have a 2020 chevy colorado. It can seamlessly drop from 6 to 4 cylinders to improve mpg. I average about 20 mpg. I had an 88 caprice with a v6 that got near 30mpg. Complicated is rarely a great thing

[@jimgrady7458]

Maytag first start in decades? I thought this was going to be him trying to talk Mook into doing some laundry 😂

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow the paint is coming out amazing on that burnt nova that Mook is Pressure washing wasn't expecting the paint to come out that nice after the fire it was in @8:02 @Junkyard Digs @Junkyard Mook

[@hughbertsprojects]

"Son of a oh Jesus" and "I just got shocked I'm fine", are good. I like the small engine videos in-between the larger rescues and revivals.

[@crankemtv3907]

One of the few KZbinrs I don’t mind hitting the “like” button for before I even watch the video. Keep up the awesome content!🤙🏻

[@edmonddrake1409]

Same!

[@prestoncoombes1001]

I do that all the time on his videos

[@JunkyardDigs]

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[@SpaceMulva]

It might run better with an exhaust considering it probably has like 4lbs of compression. lol.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Well digs its like this i dont know any car lover that doesnt love antique motors too If i had space id have one or a dozen of them old motors too thanks for cool and fun videop

[@lambrokedrc5998]

So, I just called the nephew into the living room and I'm leaving fast for work 😃😂🤣 "👌👌👌MINT" What are uncles for my sister👍💪🍻🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@galactic2042]

Get that oratory snowmobile running properly next video pls I beg of you to do so.

[@paulsalaz8857]

Cool video thanks for sharing. Tell Mook I have the T shirt 👕 i order from you guys. Thanks.. Kevin with that little motor some one could put it in an old washer machine like a Maytag washer. LoL

[@AlexTrain5249]

That’s a later 677 cc Wisconsin AHH engine with 9.2 hp instead of 7.2 because of the 1/8 inch larger bore. Yes I do enjoy these smaller engine videos as well as the car revivals.

[@mariofernandez9026]

I've been a fan of Mustie 1 for a while and enjoy all different kinds of engines. I'm glad to see it here too.

[@thomascrouch6135]

Good job. I used to work on these . I has a brass governer in the crank shaft to control the speed. These were 3/4 hp. any rural homemaker would swear by them as well as at them. monday was wash day. My dad made me a mower out of one.

[@charlierosenbusch3007]

That was such a cool episode. I love everything you guys do.

[@dominicdevito4200]

Can't wait for mooks burnt nova vid. Love the small engine content.

[@dontrushme2112]

Great to see you working on small antique engines. Take a crack at the Wisconsin engine next. We had 2 of them on the farm. 1 ran a log splitter and the other a grain auger. I think they were 10hp

[@DieselsandOutdoors]

I love old small engines they’re so simple and easy to work on and troubleshoot and not so temperamental like new engines, love the video

[@delrayshaffer6376]

That shed reminds me so much of the machine shed on the farm where I grew up. So many treasures buried in dust, cobwebs, and grease.

[@SammyV82]

Definitely enjoy the odd small engine stuff. Feels like a cross between the normal content and Hand Tool Rescue!

[@djrose3]

This was a very cool video! I love seeing old things that were a godsend back in the day brought back to life. More please! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@williameverwine1597]

I'd love to see you get that Wisconsin going

[@danielsells76]

It is nice to see an old small engine come back to life, I do enjoy all the different stuff you work on,

[@TopNotchSawRepair]

Love this old stuff. It's very much Intriguing. Love vintage stuff. That is so awesome to c it running. Great work!!!

[@imnotthatcreative6894]

Can’t wait to see more of this obscure/small engine content 👍

[@martinbrimble5878]

I liked this content it’s interesting seeing things I’ve never seen before, I also like watching rebuilds of old belt drive motorcycles.

[@henryhumada2087]

That was an awesome look into the past. The simplicity of that compared to the over engineered stuff today. 👍🏼

[@mortneff4674]

Glad to see mook also and that she has another thing to love on!

[@theweekenddrz519]

You can still get parts for those old Maytag engines. They have the spring to return the foot pedal start and the mufflers where really cool looking beehive shaped. Godspeed, great video

[@zagstheklown187]

Hell as long as your doing what you love to do I will watch it my friend . Keep up the awesome work you do, Heckers !!

[@Skuggan84]

I would like to see a REAL junkyard dig. That means JJD and JJM going to a junkyard with a bunch of tools and find a vehicle and get it running.. ONLY using parts scavenged from said yunkyard... That would be a cool challenge :p

[@bruwin]

Actually, get a few youtubers, they all go after a car get it running, then have a race after

[@jesselayden9480]

I agree, that would be some awesome content!

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

@@bruwin There was a show called Junkyard Wars on for years like that. IIRC some Iowa farm boy brothers won their share of competitions.

[@VSigma725]

They pretty much did that with the 1979 Bronco, they even scavenged some parts off another 1970s Ford truck to get it going.

[@jesselayden9480]

@@VSigma725 that’s true, I just wish it could have actually made the road trip home lol

[@mercenarystagehand]

Would love to see that Wisconsin on a go kart just to mess with the cars and cameras guys.

[@superglue46]

Big fan of the small engine stuff. Love the cars as well, especially the obscure stuff, but the small engine stuff is also very interesting and useful. And it's neat to see oldschool stuff like this Maytag. I'd LOVE to see you do an old hit/miss engine!

[@MrPanzerDragoon]

Nah Kevin, it doesn't always have to be a full blow car revival. This is still a mechanical part and you are reviving it! Love the oddball content! Keep them coming!

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Great stuff! It's funny how this pops up right after getting my chainsaw running after a 4 year hibernation. I wonder how long this thing will run on a full tank? Keep the small engine revivals coming whenever you can!

[@47MasoN47]

I like the small engine content as well. Always glad to see more, especially weird old stuff I'm not likely to come across haha.

[@KameraShy]

Probably a lot of that stuff hidden away in Iowa barns.

[@DrAiZeL]

At moments it felt like I was watching a Mustie1 video, love the small engine content!

[@Gassit]

Yea, only thing missing is they didn't mount it in an old bicycle.

[@peterbuckman6309]

Very good for the show , plus our family members are happy to see it running , PJb see you show

[@rustynichols22]

I love any content y’all put out man! From small engines, to badass barn finds, I love it!

[@DavidKing-py9dt]

Runs like a washing machine. LOL. I enjoy seeing how different old engines worked it's something different keep it up.

[@ryosuketakahashi6457]

You should put that in a Beatle. It probably has more HP then the factory engine anyways

[@uncrustable9923]

or any chevy

[@Digital-Dan]

I recommend Ringo.

[@jakepowell4058]

you should be drifting beetles instead of FCs dude

[@sjkborn81]

This was a great video. Definitely would love to see some more small engine revivals

[@vanillagarilla965]

I love this type of content it’s very interesting especially being a mechanic myself , these old machines are awesome to watch come back to life.

[@theginger969]

I love the small engine stuff. I would hook that to an old belt driven compressor. And have a little mobile compressor