Brought back the Wisconsin THD back to running condition.
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@BobNchannel4 жыл бұрын
oh hek yeah, those wisconsin engines are a real work horse, i remember seeing those in use on farm water pumps and all kinds of uses.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob, they were good engines and last forever unlike some of the modern engines.
@tanksoldier97704 жыл бұрын
Hay there, I have two of those one running and ones not and five v- 4s , all on farm equipment there are great engines , I just keep the oil fresh and the air fins clean and they keep going, I would put one in a pickup if I was twenty years younger , I got my first one in 1975 and it's still running and it was used when I got it ,your video made me want to to fix my two cylinder one . Thanks TANK
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tank, I get a kick out of old engines of all types. I have a few hit and miss I'm planning to get running again soon.
@redtractorsman4 жыл бұрын
i like to hear old engines run.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry, It has a lot of torque and will be good for some future project.
@1970chevelle3964 жыл бұрын
When I was a teenager I worked for a landscaping company he had 3 Howard Rotovators with that same engine on them.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
I bet the dirt would fly and they could get the job done. Thanks
@hessian1443 жыл бұрын
i wish you had shown more details of it like how the throttle was set up or how you re wired the engine. i did enjoy the video thank you for shairing
@RustyGlovebox3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good idea for a future video. Thanks
@orchardtvchannel4 жыл бұрын
That brings back memories .Great engine when they ran. We have a orchard sprayer with a 4 cylinder model.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Wisconsin was the go to engine back in the day. Everything now will never last as long as these . But if they made them today it would be priced through the roof.
@noelleonard24983 жыл бұрын
Got one on my old yazoo yr60 mower. It just wont die, when i got the mower it was well used for decades still fires up and goes.
@RustyGlovebox3 жыл бұрын
That's great, these engine were real work horses and will last forever with a little care.
@noelleonard24983 жыл бұрын
@@RustyGlovebox all I've ever done was rebuild the mag, never touched anything else. I'm assuming there is some way to set valve lash but I've never done it
@MissouriOldTimer4 жыл бұрын
as you know from my Wisconsin videos , I love these old engines, they are very heavy but that's partly why they live for ever, I did sell my 4 cylinder to a guy down in KY. though.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vernon, not sure what I will do with this one yet. I may try selling it too.
@BlindOwl-OutdoorsАй бұрын
sounds like an engine we had on a rail car
@RustyGloveboxАй бұрын
This engine was on an old hay bailer. It was fun getting it going again. Thanks Dan
@PappysCorner4 жыл бұрын
That old engine sounds pretty good. The muffler bearings are set just right.!!... Thumbs up.!!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
That's right and Thanks for your muffler bearing video
@BruceBoschek4 жыл бұрын
Yazoo put Wisconsin twins on some of their later 60" and 92" mowers. Mine has an AGND single, also with hardened valve seats. Thanks for letting us take a look Lloyd. We wish you and Cynthia a Happy New Year!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce, wishing you and the family a great 2020 my friend
@PAPATexas4 жыл бұрын
Mice do like wires! Nice job getting her running again. Sounds good.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
They sure did a number on these. Thanks PAPA
@burlingtonbill14 жыл бұрын
I've never forgotten the HUGE (when you're a kid) and POWERFUL Wisconsin engine on a field sulky mower that was used to mow the big field behind our Omaha grade school. Impressive -- and why I remember the brand name when I was only 11 or 12 years, I'll never know. Just impressive !
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
They are a big engine and lots of torque . They could get the job done.
@burlingtonbill14 жыл бұрын
@@RustyGlovebox Are you familiar with those 2-piece mowers - big mower deck pulling a trailer seat for the operator (called a "sulky" if I'm not mistaken.) Did Wisconsin make mowers too, or only engines? (The years I'd have seen this mower were roughly 1959-1964.)
@CruiserMac4 жыл бұрын
That little engine runs like a champ now !
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks , getting some of the parts was interesting
@victoryfirst28783 жыл бұрын
I have this engine on my garden tractor and it works great. Just runs and runs. They will never used this quality engine today on anything. Just lasts to long.
@txsviking4 жыл бұрын
Nice engine. Enough torque to run anything.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
That right Terry, they used these on all types of equipment for that reason. Thanks
@jankotze19594 жыл бұрын
Music all the way Lloyd, that engine is in a show condition, even with electric start, I can just imagine how perfect it will be for a professional home build garden tractor
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jan, I agree it would be a great garden tractor engine. Maybe that could a future project.
@buzzsah4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good, good to see you, You and your family have a great upcoming year.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buzz, it will make a good power unit for a coming project.
@shawnmrfixitlee64784 жыл бұрын
I found an old Wisconsin VF4 the other day , Was thinking it would be a good project .. I love the old engines. ENJOYED !!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn, that engine is big enough to do almost anything you want it to do. Good find
@johnstrange67994 жыл бұрын
The mighty Wisconsin. Little powerhouses. Yours sounds great.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, it does a good job. I think it is from the 60's, it's missing the ID tag
@unclebigguy4 жыл бұрын
oh heck i thought i would see a log splinter with the log in the back ground , love these old motors
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, they are heavy and hard to move around without wheels. I need to make a cart for it.
@deepbludude46974 жыл бұрын
I have one of these similar Wisconson twin, manual hand crank with a magneto on a 1963 Heckendorn tri-mower, It has been running good but now proving very difficult to start, I have spark, compression, fuel to the carb occasional chug. Guess I need to go through the carb.. I have been using it for years to mow mine and several neighbor's lawns.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
They had many variations over the years but they all did a great job. Thanks for your story.
@805ROADKING4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good Bud!! I see alotta them for sale at the shows, they are real work horses!!☺
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buddy, these engine have lots of torque so they were on a lot of equipment.
@MothershipVideos4 жыл бұрын
Well done once again Lloyd. You are the master of, amongst other things, small engine repairs.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Noel, I have a future plan for it that will be interesting later.
@scrapyardmarkmetalpicker6143 жыл бұрын
Another good ole engine ready to go back to work. Great job gotta save them.
@RustyGlovebox3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have big plans in the future for this engine
@FarmallFanatic4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Sounds good too!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have plans for it in the future and looking forward to seeing how it does.
@FarmallFanatic4 жыл бұрын
@@RustyGlovebox ill be watching
@bigwadventures70614 жыл бұрын
Lots of power in that old engine. Sounds good too. Like the way you make all those old engines and equipment work. Have a Happy New Year and a great week too my friend. BigW:-)
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend, it just wasn't ready for the scrap yet. It had a reputation to continue. Have a great 2020
@macsworkshop93664 жыл бұрын
Very cool Rusty, I have one of these off an old New Holland hay baler, sitting in an old shed it’s last job was to run a welder many years ago. Hope someday to get it going, they are neat old things.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, they are tough old engine and last forever with a little maintenance.
@Journeyman-Fixit4 жыл бұрын
Great job Rusty, purring right along now! 😊
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have plans for it in the future
@shartne4 жыл бұрын
That does run good for sure.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it is an engine you don't see very often anymore.
@robertrhodes91234 жыл бұрын
They are great engines. I have a 62 bolens 800 that I still use for plowing snow. It has a single cylinder 8 horse engine.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, those Wisconsin are tough old engines and work great on tractor. Have a great 2020
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan4 жыл бұрын
Cool old motor. I hope Micah gets one of the Wisconsin engines going that I gave to him.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
I bet he can. He is good working on small engines.
@MechanicParker4 жыл бұрын
I love these old Wisconsin engines to death. I actually just got done swapping a TJD onto an old truck for a homemade tractor. It's running good do far. Wish me luck!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I would like to build a tractor using this engine. Take care
@tomletendre83814 жыл бұрын
Have a tjd and its on propane and trys to fire but no go. Any idea's. ran fine a few months back
@MechanicParker4 жыл бұрын
@@tomletendre8381 Check your spark and that you have the right amount of LPG going into the intake.
@charleycastillo50344 жыл бұрын
3:02 You've got very nice content. Just discovered you and will definitely be coming back. Thumbs up 👍
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan, I've got several thing planned for the future.
@NathansFerroceriumrods14 жыл бұрын
The engine sounds good.
@not2fast4u2c4 жыл бұрын
Watched this on my new chrome book ..I like old engines
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Cool, I would like to hear more about that Chrome Book.
@not2fast4u2c4 жыл бұрын
@@RustyGlovebox It is a Samsung 4 ...I am just starting to learn it ..I did get my KZbin to work but still have to learn all the rest
@lakesideranch4 жыл бұрын
A great survivor renewed for more operational years by your expert abilities! Love the sound of the old 2 cylinder engines. Happy New Year, work safe in 2020 Doug@ the "ranch"
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug, it will be just the engine I need on a future project
@garyhurlbert49409 ай бұрын
TFDs onc powered rides at the fair.
@JunkyardTailgate4 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen these on hay bakers as well. Good old engines!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, a friend has one on a trencher. I bet it can really dig
@bigeddie12314 жыл бұрын
sounds great cool video sir
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie, finding the replacement ignition parts was interesting.
@melchristian36384 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mel, have a great 2020
@JoshKilen2 жыл бұрын
very nice engine.
@sail235aeh4 жыл бұрын
Neat project !
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks , A couple of coats of Porsche red and it would relay shine. 😊
@ramblers694 жыл бұрын
Sounds good Lloyd, those wires was in bad shape, :)
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, age and a little mouse worked the wiring over.
@popup19594 жыл бұрын
Those mice can be a real pain. Interesting on the piston differences. Runs good. Nice job getting that going!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, not sure what I will use it on but it will definitely have enough power to operate it...lol
@popup19594 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Yup.
@GardenTractorBoy4 жыл бұрын
Great engine and it looks you have done some fantastic work on it. Not seen the Wisconsin twins in the UK
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, It would be a fun engine to install on an old tractor.
@rockerpat10854 жыл бұрын
Running good!!! Keep Rocking it out!!!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat, I have plans for this engine on another project .
@cash2.04 жыл бұрын
My Hobart welder has a THD like this one which has a dc charging generator with a distributor on the back. The others I've seen have a magneto. Mine also has the 12v starter on the opposite side. I don't use it much but it still starts right up. Wish I knew what year it is.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an interesting engine. Hard to find info for dating the engines sometimes.
@dannydunnagan32674 жыл бұрын
Looks good Have a Happy New Year.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny and have a great 2020
@3DOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Runs good. Those old wires were in bad shape.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, I knew better than to try to start it the way I got it. Have a great 2020
@Redneckmfg4 жыл бұрын
Those older engines were made to last... that is for sure.... Sounds really good and great to have around... never thought both pistons would hit the top at the same time tho… pretty neat fact about that engine... Now it time for you to build something to use it on ??? Good video
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
I do have a future project I will be using it on. I have a 6hp and a 10hp too that are a challenge to move around. Both need work.
@cdunning69884 жыл бұрын
Sounds real good take care happy new year!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Corie, Happy New Year !
@mostlymoparih56824 жыл бұрын
Purrs along real nice.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it has some good life left in it still.
@Jeffsmodelgarage4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting engine and some nice info on it hope you guys have a great new year here’s to a great 2020 for you 🥃🍺🥂
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff, have a great and safe New Year
@RodderFiles4 жыл бұрын
Cool Classic, sounds good too
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it will make engine for a future project
@busman54294 жыл бұрын
Nice repair on the wiring runs sweet, any plans for using it on a up-coming project ?? Lloyd have a great New Years, I enjoyed hearing the history on the Wisconsin motors..
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, It may be ideal for something in the future. Have a great 2020
@lawnmowerrepairsandstuff31543 жыл бұрын
I ran an insulation blower with one of these on it!
@RustyGlovebox3 жыл бұрын
These are very durable engines and made for heavy duty work. Thanks and take care
@aaronnelson10994 жыл бұрын
A runner!!!! 🇺🇸🍻👍🤘
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron, it was missing the id tag and was hard to figure out what model it was.
@aaronnelson10994 жыл бұрын
Man we're getting old
@inthelandofmilkandhoney457 Жыл бұрын
Alright. NICE 👍👍👍
@RustyGlovebox Жыл бұрын
Thanks, it is now on an old trencher still running great.
@171apples1719 ай бұрын
I want one of them generators real bad. Got a couple with charging coils behind the flywheel but thats not as cool lol
@RustyGlovebox9 ай бұрын
These old engines come in handy in old equipment. I sold this one to a friend that needed it for a trencher. Thanks
@jimthvac1003 жыл бұрын
Sometime after the TJD's were introduced they redesigned the crank on the THD's (not sure what year) so it was better balanced for lower vibration. The THD's allegedly had slightly lower emissions than the TJD's. This engine seems well balanced I see it is a later model that uses that more modern distributer I suspect it has electronic ignition and perhaps the better balanced crank. I wonder if the THD's that have the better balanced crank were introduced with the more modern distributer at the same time. I wish they had given it a different model number. I have sometimes heard the better balanced THD referred to as the THD-2 but never seen that written on a data plate. Anyone have a date or serial number when this change was made?
@RustyGlovebox3 жыл бұрын
It is a nice strong engine and will be good on a future project.
@BubbasgarageTv4 жыл бұрын
WOW, that thing runs great. What's your secret for finding these gems?
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Talking to a lot of folks with barns and shed with old equipment is the most productive way to find them.
@BubbasgarageTv4 жыл бұрын
@@RustyGlovebox Nice, Ill have to keep that in mind. You seem to come across some really good finds.
@Buckswoodshop4 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, don't know how long it had been since it last run
@swdweeb4 жыл бұрын
I suppose a guy can never have enough running engines at the ready 😄😄
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
That right Perry, I have several hit and miss engines and I'll be dragging them out soon.
@SteveRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
I seen so many of them on equipment years back. Not sure if the company is still around.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, I may not have all my facts straight but they were bought by Fuiji Manufacturing and the engine is no longer being produced.
@wtbm1234 жыл бұрын
Cool
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry , it has a small oil leak behind the flywheel and looks like it's a gasket. I'll see about that later
@Jeffsmodelgarage4 жыл бұрын
Hey not fair you guys don’t have any snow🤭😱👍🏻
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
I almost feel bad saying it was 60 yesterday. It's not always that warm but welcomed just the same. Thanks Jeff, stay close to the fire
@Jeffsmodelgarage4 жыл бұрын
Rusty Glovebox yeah it was 70 here Sunday eve around 8pm then the bottom fell out lol
@dbest1aVlogs4 жыл бұрын
Interesting engine. What do you have planned for it. I am interested to see.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
I have a bio gas generator and I need a large engine to run using it. Thanks
@dustincmills4 жыл бұрын
Do you have any TF engines? Looking for valve clearance specs and how to use the fuel primer. Nice video
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
No, sorry
@dustincmills4 жыл бұрын
@@RustyGlovebox Thanks for replying
@DrewToner4 жыл бұрын
Nice rebuild sir!! Got a plan for it? Would it be used for a steady RPM device or could it be variable speed?
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
I have something in the future I will be working own and it will come in handy. Thanks Drew
@bladimirsantoyo96212 жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea where can I buy a carburetor for a Wisconsin engine, I'm having problems with my Roller compactor
@user-wl3jl2ls1v11 күн бұрын
Hello I need help and ideas, please. Do any of you think the Wisconsin THD Engine would be a good power option for one and those belt driven buzzsaw's? I know where I can get one, but I am totally uneducated as to how to power it. I also know where I can get a Wisconsin THD Engine for $125. It looks like it has been sitting for a long time and likely doesn't run. I didn't know if that was a good price and worth it to get it running to usable condition. I am going to use the saw to buck / cut cord wood to lengths. Thank anyone in advance who may help me.
@RustyGlovebox11 күн бұрын
@@user-wl3jl2ls1v I know it will operate a hay bailer cause this is what this engine came off of. I would guess Yes. Good luck
@bryanhauschild43763 жыл бұрын
I’m doing one right now. Wondering if there is electronic ignition for them.
@RustyGlovebox3 жыл бұрын
I've seen the electronic conversion kit and a complete electronic distributor on ebay for sale. Good luck
@eazykool Жыл бұрын
Hello! I have one of these on my bailer. Where can I get an automatic start gor it. The crank is killing my arm every year.
@RustyGlovebox Жыл бұрын
Having electric start is a big plus. A friend bought a trencher and he needed the engine . I made him a good deal on it. Thanks
@JonathanGJean4 жыл бұрын
hello,where to find a distributor for wisconsin thd
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
Ebay is your best bet. Good luck on your search
@angelmunoz15334 жыл бұрын
What type of oil is best for those engines
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
A straight 30wt is what it started with but10w30 does a good job. Good luck
@snowking554 жыл бұрын
Rusty, you're a wiring efficono! A nice referb to keep the ol' Wisconsin running. Those are great engines, I grew up with a 12hp on a homemade doodlebug my grandpa made.
@RustyGlovebox4 жыл бұрын
That would be fun to install this engine on a similar project. Have a great 2020 !