will it run? free craftsman riding mower

part 2 is here, • will it run? free cra...
my neighbor gave me a call and asked if I would like a couple of old riding mowers in his back yard, he stated they did not run. and was going to junk them, so I took them. lets see what it will take to bring them back to life. this is part 1 of a 2 part video.

[@mustie1]

part 2 is here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfIaXRte5mUiNk

[@davecoleman8181]

Mustie1 hey I asked on another video I believe but I will ask again do you have a P.O. box or something for viewers to send you stuff ? Had a tool to send ya you may like /use thanks for the great vids man !

[@joeysadventures3553]

Mustie1 do u still have the craftsman mower

[@briangroves6006]

I like the yard sale oil idea but here is something I do when I get a new to me engine that is low on oil. I use oil previously removed from my daily drivers during their oil changes. I change it long before it is so contaminated or depleted as to hurt my trucks and am careful when draining the DD's to not contaminate it. I then store it in a clean container just for using in engines I'm trying to get running and once I determine the engine is a keeper I'll get it warm then change and fill with new oil. The oil drained from the small engines THEN goes for recycling. Just my $0.02.

[@robertsmarr1503]

You inspired me to do the same thing you are but I might need someone's help for questions and answers that I don't know

[@theman19771]

@@davecoleman8181 Swiss Wheels 20 inch tires also the treatment all white interior to get really dirty best just to alphabet and I use the 50th anniversary sale I took a little... Unbelievable so we cleaned everything up but now you notice I have a trunk organizer that you like the rescue fat but everything cat food just in case you want to take the German Shepherd for like he's a pig cover so we have that it's. Open sky

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Mustie could get an 85 yr old man with crippling arthritis to run with 4oz of gas and a jump box

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Doing most of the work one handed with a camera in the other! Haha

[@rogermcfarland8111]

What particularly fascinates me about your posts are your reason, logic, trouble shooting skills based on the potential economics of the outcome of the project. For the average home owner that has any number of small engines for maintaining their premises, these videos are excellent tutorials. Not to mention motorcycle and VW engines too.

[@jefferycarrier3758]

A man, his dog, and Crusty. It just doesn’t get any better than that...

[@MrWoodfiddler]

I totally agree Jeff - love that ole girl Lily. She has been with Darren for many a video! Chuck in Kansas

[@generalconservativeviews4878]

Respect your sense of history as you restore each part. You are doing a great job. Do it right, do it once and make it last. Enjoy all your doing to make it run.

[@bensullivan]

There's nothing quite like that first kick-over when it sputters to life. Just love it!

[@justforhackz7337]

Hell yeah! Good ole “will it run” episode

[@johngarran7173]

Just ForHackz 😙

[@broo_shs]

Why Wouldn It Run FrigSake

[@lawnfascist4890]

Oppsed twin Briggs were some of the best engines ever made. Hated like hell to see them go away. Thanks EPA!

[@Steve-yw1nt]

Great video Mustie...keep them coming.

[@focus82grothm.84]

That engine is a gem. Sounds lovely. Quiet and nice. 👍😊

[@Condor31i]

Thanks for showing Lilly at the end of your video - lovely dog :-)

[@rickshak1]

Another mower saved with a Crusty finale. Doesn’t get any better. As always, thanks for bringing us along Mustie!

[@jackallen6261]

Love the "Will it run" videos! A fitting number indeed!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Just wanted to take a second to mention how much I enjoy your videos. I look forward to every new one! I don't even work on small engines myself but I still enjoy watching you do. LOL. Your demeanor is a akin to Bob Ross. Relaxed and very informative. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@KanoKapre]

I'm enjoying these "Will it run" vlogs. Definitely letting the ads play thru. Awesome quick fix

[@scottgixxer67]

I need someone like you to get my craftsman mower going ...

[@bigmac965]

Engine in the first tractor runs well! Hope the second one turns out that way too. Crusty is back! And Lilly is enjoying the ride! Gotta love a Lab! Thanks for bringing us along, Mustie!

[@JJ-xj3vi]

I love your videos. I have been watching for a couple of years now and it really helps me not having a garage anymore to tinker on stuff. I miss going out there with a free snow blower and getting it running while listening to Zeppelin.

[@Logjam5]

It started up like nothing, and sounded good. Nice score!

[@charger19691]

I enjoy the "will it run" episodes very much. Thanks Mustie.

[@73honda350]

Well done. Amazing what people are willing to give away rather spending a little effort to fix and maintain.

[@leskobrandon6950]

I was given a little weedeater lawn mower, and thanks to your instructional videos I successfully got it running. Thanks alot mustie. Your videos are much appreciated.

[@carbidejones5076]

I love the little slice of life clips at the end of your vids

[@40ounce58]

Great running craftsman. Thanx for the cruise in Crusty and riding with your four legged friend.

[@ManifestFunding]

Props to you Mustie, you can fix anything!

[@bored2death844]

I noticed from one of your older vids that you live in the same state I do! I'm a new, young mechanic and absolutely love your videos. Very helpful on some projects I will start on soon.

[@cheeto4493]

Thanks! We need to go for a ride in the Cushman!

[@jeffsandler3339]

That engine sounded and appeared to run great !! NICE

[@bertalicea2397]

This guy should have a diy show. Speaks to viewers as we were there. Cool stuff.

[@garyalensr]

Man I wish I was able to find 1 free lawn tractor!!! And here you find 2, incredible!! I live in PA and in my town people would sale this mower for an outrageous price. You Mustie are an amazing machanic, I've been a subscriber of your from the beginning and I can't recall there being anything you didn't get running. Love the channel

[@posae86]

Summer will now be referred to as Mustie season.

[@verostpierre8049]

XXX

[@arberfilms2302]

Lol

[@rayburnett3253]

It's Mustie season every day month ,and year

[@6AL-4V]

The best part is seeing the doggo out with dad for a ride.

[@aleblanc3547]

Another winner! Thanks, Mustie!!

[@bboomer7th]

So awesome dude. I happened to be watching at 4:20.

[@artemiasalina1860]

That LT-1000 is exactly my mower. Earlier today the deck belt broke. Gotta get a can of that Gunk carb cleaner and soak the carb, too. Should be fun to see someone else working on "my" mower.

[@daledurbin2354]

Do enjoy your vids. At 73 learning a lot from you. Thanks

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Nothing like a quiet ride with your best friend

[@randynovick7972]

Always nice to get a "will it run?" to start the day!

[@MrWoodfiddler]

Thank you Darren for all you do for us, your faithful followers. If I could design a garage / work space, it would mirror your setup, hoard and all! Love this channel, keep up the great work, 150k will be here soon! Chuck in Kansas

[@lancpudn]

Excellent job! I love watching you bring these ride on mowers etc back to life.

[@Zeemike1]

Well that was easy...and it sounds fine. Good ti see you giving Crusty some love...it was a lonely winter in that container.

[@wildbill23c]

That first mower runs pretty dang good. Wonder if they parked it because of the starter? Those older twin cylinder engines were pretty good...I wish I would have rebuilt the one in my Craftsman GT18 they just don't build em like they used to. Thanks for the ride in your old VW too but stop showing me those old VW's it makes me want one really bad.

[@themaritimegirl]

Those opposed twins are gems :)

[@dadefope80]

You got that right! I have a LT1000 that was given to me. All that was wrong with it was the spindle was trashed. Replaced the spindle, runs like a champ.

[@sticksandstuns]

I jusy bought a 98 gt3000 21 hp hydro, came with a snowblower attachment for 600 bucks. runs excellent how are these motors?

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

Ah, another day in the life of Mustie, broken lawn mowers, mouse nests, power wash, rain, coffee, ride w the dog, greatest videos of all time, need a coffee myself now

[@louofm1]

A few years ago, I found one of these on the curb down the road with a free sign, doesn't run. Pulled it to my house. Spent about a week tearing into it. It would fire briefly but run really bad, backfire, immediately stall. I cleaned carb, we had spark, etc. Had no clue of the issue. Old guy in the neighborhood who had some engine experience came over. We took the head off. Everything looked good. Then he removed the flywheel. Sure enough, sheered keyway. Got her running perfectly. Wife was really upset because she didn't like the tarped mower in the backyard for two weeks. Well, i ended up just giving it to her younger cousin, who just became a homeowner. I was just happy to bring in her back to life

[@Code_Monkey]

Bring on the double-cab, Darren! :-D

[@judahsears4463]

"kind of a fitting # for an old VW". That's why we love your vids... New Hampshire realism!

[@BrandonLund]

As a fellow New Englander I enjoy your channel. I recently stumbled upon an old chainsaw for free that I would have likely passed over. I knew you would have probably grabbed it, so I said what the hell. It runs like a champ!

[@zvonibab]

love you work, you are sharing so much knowledge and I am so grateful for that thank you, cheers!

[@michaelb.5345]

Morning with Mustie again = great day...Go gettum teach...

[@timothycheney9480]

I had that same mower except mine had the hydrostatic trans. I sold it when it couldn't keep it running. I bet I could keep it running now after watching your helpful videos. Thanks!

[@shaunpatchett2510]

Another great vid Mustie 1,looking forward to part 2. Hi from the UK.

[@Koshunae]

Mustie and Craftsman mowers. Good old fashioned videos. The nest section brought me back to my friend and I getting his 1983 John Deere 318 going. We ran it for about 2 or 3 months before the carb really crapped up and needed to be taken apart. When we pulled the inner cylinder covers out, we found a mummified mouse in there. Whoops.

[@BrokeMoFo]

I have basically the same model only approx. 2 years older and had to put a new engine in mine.... Large acreages, heavy inclines and non pressurised oil systems are not your friend.... Given the information available now, "but just not known to me at the time", I probably could have re-furbished the engine myself... But oh well, what's done is done... DOH!! Love your channel, Keep up the great work!

[@davidhelmuth7654]

Everybody needs a good wing man like that

[@delukxy]

Cup holder on the mower, height of luxury!

[@teresa67factoid95]

Deluk it's a beer holder.

[@disarm2k10]

No one to hold the beer, lonesome

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

@@teresa67factoid95 Drinking and driving is illegal kid.

[@teresa67factoid95]

I'm Zoid too funny. As having beers is drinking.

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

@@teresa67factoid95 Dur durr, but apparently that went right over your noggin so nevermind lol.

[@ka1dza]

It helps a lot to figure out how to troubleshoot an old engine. I lot of the time the PO doesn't know how to do it so they just push it to the curb!

[@twocvbloke]

Ah twin engines, love the sound of them... :D

[@lexpee]

for sure a nice sound. Craftsman seems to me a German brand.

[@672egalaxie6]

Righton! And runs sweet...

[@johndii2194]

They sound almost like a real tractor.

[@lkennett]

I have one of these that is 26 years old, motor is indestructible.

[@inspireonex]

His "free pile" skills are legendary

[@JesseLynnLibertarian]

Hey I don't mean to get all sappy, but I love your channel bruv! Thanks for consistently sharing quality content!

[@tony33967]

I opened up my own small engine repair business last year after watching about 80 of these videos. Goin pretty good. Made about $500 last weekend. Thanks for all the content. Huge Fan :) !

[@huck01955]

Shes just lovin the ride with her dad :)

[@johnmoreno8649]

Great job... Long time follower, just subscribed. Enjoyed all your videos...

[@SteveBrecht]

I truly hope you never get bored of working through these projects. I learn something every time, not to mention that it just makes for a great start to the day to spend a little "shop time". I don't even have to wash up after! Edit: One I have been wondering about. Remember that little outboard motor you found in that warehouse basement? Looked like it was from the 30's or so? I would love to see what happens with that when you have a moment to get back to it.

[@mustie1]

l gathered a couple of outboards over the winter, and when l fill the water tub to test them in . we can do a bunch of them,

[@SteveBrecht]

Looking forward to it. Point me towards the tub and hose and I'll get them prepped for ya. All the best!

[@MarkK01]

Hey Mustie 1, I just love your videos. You are one of a few that really takes the time to explain what you are doing and how things work. I can get just about any older car running but when it comes to lawn mowers I am lost lol. Please keep the great educational videos coming.

[@niceguy2171]

It's not going to rain..your buddy says, then it does that ;) Those IC Platinum twins are wanted motors, and glad you took the time to get it going, sometimes spraying a bit of oil under the collar of the starter while you're breaking it free makes them back to almost perfect. Also re-torque the heads if you remember it, as they're often almost falling off on those!. Had guessed wrong, was sure there were meecies in the air cleaner, then guessed there wasn't going to be too much under the tins..and boy did I get them wrong! And there are a million of the LT 1000's out there. Had told somebody they came with different power plants in them, and they told me "no, they all came w/the same motors" Proof in this very video ;)

[@2e0lgz]

I Could watch these all day !

[@chazer200]

"Just sayin" appropriately brilliant!

[@rayjones3212]

As of this posting, we are expecting some rain from that tropical depression (that was in the Gulf) here in Indiana. Our state is down about 3.5 inches so far this year. Awww, what a handsome doggy! Thanks for posting. Love your videos.

[@jjenningsoh]

I could watch and listen to you fix junk all day long! Thank you!

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Nice fine ! And the VW is fantastic, love it , oh yeah and the dog to...

[@mohsenkiae5462]

Thanks Mustie ! Great repair ! 👏Just love your videos and get surprised everytime when see your channel's notification 😃😃

[@errollgibbons4305]

Love this guy. Way smarter than me.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

You have a nice neighbor. Good job. Cheers !

[@macknine4461]

AND if it still won't move. . . GET a Bigger Hammer." Would love to see your load when you go the scrap yard. Thanks for the videos.

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

Awwwe, hello Lilly dog. :o) It's a good thing you live where you do. If you lived around here, there are very few yard sales and nothing is ever free.

[@rayburnett3253]

Everyone here in Alabama thinks their old worn out lawnmowers are made of gold

[@bykrmom]

You are a better weatherman with your predictions than the TV guys! I wish I could find riding lawn mowers for free. But we have guys who pay for junk mowers that advertise all over and snatch them all up before I get a chance at them. Oh well, it's fun watching your yard sale resurrections! Love the VW truck, very nice.

[@msclecarcrzy]

I have the exact same craftsman but I think mine is a few years older. Mine is a '98 model. Just went through it ,rebuilt the carburator, sanded the deck and painted with XO-RUST. New drive belt,deck belt,blades,air filter,fuel filter,changed oil. It runs just as good as it did new. These old mowers are tough and parts are cheap. Briggs and stratton opposed twin just keep on running!

[@PorkChopExpressBK]

That motor sounded great! Smooth and quiet. The DIY exhaust on the second mower almost looked like a snorkel. What the heck were they trying to mow? 😄 Thanks for another great video! Brian PS - I am still waiting for a video where critters come running out at you!

[@jamesmallory2843]

The man with the golden fingers How does he do it. Awesome

[@robertfoster2666]

Don't let those opposed twins run to long without the engine covers on, they over heat quick.

[@dontblameme6328]

My old 18hp Briggs twin runs just like that one.... Smokes and temperamental to idle but strong as hell and reliable.

[@jameseasterbrooks5363]

You got to like free stuff that comes back to life with minimal work!

[@quadcam24v]

Breakfast with Mustie, always good.

[@Gadgetman1989]

If I lived in NH, I'd love to work along side the mighty Mustie, may learn a thing or two I won't learn just from watching your videos :)

[@VintageTexas59]

The 19 hp twin is a good engine, only flaw they usually need a carb rebuild / clean every season but strong around the yard.

[@Lawnmower-os5pg]

I click like before the video even loads up I’m simple

[@wi11y1960]

Always fun to see a Mustie vid

[@dalesworld1308]

I picked up a Husky pressure washer (same as Ryobi, Troybilt) for free on the side of the road. Briggs engine is perfect, just had a broken soap injector fitting. I think that's why they junked it. If nothing more it's a free vertical shaft engine.

[@jeffreyellis5549]

You made out like a bandit! Good find

[@dotty1549]

You must be a dead mashinery magnet! Good work.

[@RRRIBEYE]

Love the "420" inspection! Will that double as a "drug-tax-stamp?" LOL

[@TheLoxxxton]

I love the fact that every one of these vids follow the exact same pattern.... check for spark, throw some 2 stroke down the carb will it run? Ok lets sort the rest of it out cash in the bank! A formula I seem never to get tired of. As long as you post em ill watch em

[@TheLoxxxton]

Oh and crusty... bless her! Im not sure about this whole patina thing. I would love to see the whole resto back to her former glory makes me think of poor old mater from the film cars

[@basslife3359]

Enjoy your videos a ton thank you for sharing God bless...

[@falkirkdetect]

blaze up....lol. Great Video Mustie! could do with giving my mower a once over, good to see the wagon getting some love!

[@noworriesmate8287]

Great find!!! Love your videos!!!

[@lawrencerowse960]

We have been in lockdown for 2weeks now and I have been watching your videos on your free machines on the roadside,we cant do this in NewZealand,but it’s been interesting what you do,from cast offs to resurrections. Thanks ,keep up the videos

[@kevinkimball1294]

Yup you got another runner! 👍

[@excavatoree]

I've got that same mower with a Kohler engine. Strangest thing that happened is the blade control lever broke off in less than 2 years. it must have been defective, the replacement's lasted over 15 years. The worst thing about these is the plastic bushing at the end of the steering shaft. It wears out and the shaft climbs the sector gear instead of turning it. When it gets really bad, it just slips. Not a difficult fix, though.