Wisconsin THD engine

Brought back the Wisconsin THD back to running condition.

[@BobNchannel]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Bob, they were good engines and last forever unlike some of the modern engines.

[@tanksoldier9770]

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

[@RustyGlovebox]

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.

[@redtractorsman]

i like to hear old engines run.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Larry, It has a lot of torque and will be good for some future project.

[@1970chevelle396]

When I was a teenager I worked for a landscaping company he had 3 Howard Rotovators with that same engine on them.

[@RustyGlovebox]

I bet the dirt would fly and they could get the job done. Thanks

[@hessian144]

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

[@RustyGlovebox]

Sounds like a good idea for a future video. Thanks

[@orchardtvchannel]

That brings back memories .Great engine when they ran. We have a orchard sprayer with a 4 cylinder model.

[@RustyGlovebox]

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.

[@noelleonard2498]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That's great, these engine were real work horses and will last forever with a little care.

[@noelleonard2498]

@@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

[@MissouriOldTimer]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Vernon, not sure what I will do with this one yet. I may try selling it too.

[@BlindOwl-Outdoors]

sounds like an engine we had on a rail car

[@RustyGlovebox]

This engine was on an old hay bailer. It was fun getting it going again. Thanks Dan

[@PappysCorner]

That old engine sounds pretty good. The muffler bearings are set just right.!!... Thumbs up.!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

That's right and Thanks for your muffler bearing video

[@BruceBoschek]

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!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Bruce, wishing you and the family a great 2020 my friend

[@PAPATexas]

Mice do like wires! Nice job getting her running again. Sounds good.

[@RustyGlovebox]

They sure did a number on these. Thanks PAPA

[@burlingtonbill1]

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 !

[@RustyGlovebox]

They are a big engine and lots of torque . They could get the job done.

[@burlingtonbill1]

@@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.)

[@CruiserMac]

That little engine runs like a champ now !

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks , getting some of the parts was interesting

[@victoryfirst2878]

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.

[@txsviking]

Nice engine. Enough torque to run anything.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That right Terry, they used these on all types of equipment for that reason. Thanks

[@jankotze1959]

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

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Jan, I agree it would be a great garden tractor engine. Maybe that could a future project.

[@buzzsah]

Sounds good, good to see you, You and your family have a great upcoming year.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Buzz, it will make a good power unit for a coming project.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

I found an old Wisconsin VF4 the other day , Was thinking it would be a good project .. I love the old engines. ENJOYED !!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Shawn, that engine is big enough to do almost anything you want it to do. Good find

[@johnstrange6799]

The mighty Wisconsin. Little powerhouses. Yours sounds great.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks John, it does a good job. I think it is from the 60's, it's missing the ID tag

[@unclebigguy]

oh heck i thought i would see a log splinter with the log in the back ground , love these old motors

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, they are heavy and hard to move around without wheels. I need to make a cart for it.

[@deepbludude4697]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

They had many variations over the years but they all did a great job. Thanks for your story.

[@805ROADKING]

Sounds good Bud!! I see alotta them for sale at the shows, they are real work horses!!☺

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Buddy, these engine have lots of torque so they were on a lot of equipment.

[@MothershipVideos]

Well done once again Lloyd. You are the master of, amongst other things, small engine repairs.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Noel, I have a future plan for it that will be interesting later.

[@scrapyardmarkmetalpicker614]

Another good ole engine ready to go back to work. Great job gotta save them.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, I have big plans in the future for this engine

[@FarmallFanatic]

Very cool! Sounds good too!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, I have plans for it in the future and looking forward to seeing how it does.

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@RustyGlovebox ill be watching

[@bigwadventures7061]

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:-)

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks my friend, it just wasn't ready for the scrap yet. It had a reputation to continue. Have a great 2020

[@macsworkshop9366]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, they are tough old engine and last forever with a little maintenance.

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Great job Rusty, purring right along now! 😊

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, I have plans for it in the future

[@shartne]

That does run good for sure.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, it is an engine you don't see very often anymore.

[@robertrhodes9123]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Robert, those Wisconsin are tough old engines and work great on tractor. Have a great 2020

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Cool old motor. I hope Micah gets one of the Wisconsin engines going that I gave to him.

[@RustyGlovebox]

I bet he can. He is good working on small engines.

[@MechanicParker]

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!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, I would like to build a tractor using this engine. Take care

[@tomletendre8381]

Have a tjd and its on propane and trys to fire but no go. Any idea's. ran fine a few months back

[@MechanicParker]

@@tomletendre8381 Check your spark and that you have the right amount of LPG going into the intake.

[@charleycastillo5034]

3:02 You've got very nice content. Just discovered you and will definitely be coming back. Thumbs up 👍

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Ethan, I've got several thing planned for the future.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

The engine sounds good.

[@not2fast4u2c]

Watched this on my new chrome book ..I like old engines

[@RustyGlovebox]

Cool, I would like to hear more about that Chrome Book.

[@not2fast4u2c]

@@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

[@lakesideranch]

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"

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Doug, it will be just the engine I need on a future project

[@garyhurlbert4940]

TFDs onc powered rides at the fair.

[@JunkyardTailgate]

I’ve seen these on hay bakers as well. Good old engines!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, a friend has one on a trencher. I bet it can really dig

[@bigeddie1231]

sounds great cool video sir

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Eddie, finding the replacement ignition parts was interesting.

[@melchristian3638]

Happy New Year

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Mel, have a great 2020

[@JoshKilen]

very nice engine.

[@sail235aeh]

Neat project !

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks , A couple of coats of Porsche red and it would relay shine. 😊

[@ramblers69]

Sounds good Lloyd, those wires was in bad shape, :)

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Tom, age and a little mouse worked the wiring over.

[@popup1959]

Those mice can be a real pain. Interesting on the piston differences. Runs good. Nice job getting that going!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, not sure what I will use it on but it will definitely have enough power to operate it...lol

[@popup1959]

Hahaha! Yup.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great engine and it looks you have done some fantastic work on it. Not seen the Wisconsin twins in the UK

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, It would be a fun engine to install on an old tractor.

[@rockerpat1085]

Running good!!! Keep Rocking it out!!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Pat, I have plans for this engine on another project .

[@cash2.0]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Sounds like an interesting engine. Hard to find info for dating the engines sometimes.

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Looks good Have a Happy New Year.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Danny and have a great 2020

[@3DOutdoors]

Runs good. Those old wires were in bad shape.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Dan, I knew better than to try to start it the way I got it. Have a great 2020

[@Redneckmfg]

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

[@RustyGlovebox]

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.

[@cdunning6988]

Sounds real good take care happy new year!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Corie, Happy New Year !

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Purrs along real nice.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, it has some good life left in it still.

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

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 🥃🍺🥂

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Jeff, have a great and safe New Year

[@RodderFiles]

Cool Classic, sounds good too

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, it will make engine for a future project

[@busman5429]

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..

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Dan, It may be ideal for something in the future. Have a great 2020

[@lawnmowerrepairsandstuff3154]

I ran an insulation blower with one of these on it!

[@RustyGlovebox]

These are very durable engines and made for heavy duty work. Thanks and take care

[@aaronnelson1099]

A runner!!!! 🇺🇸🍻👍🤘

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Aaron, it was missing the id tag and was hard to figure out what model it was.

[@aaronnelson1099]

Man we're getting old

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

Alright. NICE 👍👍👍

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, it is now on an old trencher still running great.

[@171apples171]

I want one of them generators real bad. Got a couple with charging coils behind the flywheel but thats not as cool lol

[@RustyGlovebox]

These old engines come in handy in old equipment. I sold this one to a friend that needed it for a trencher. Thanks

[@jimthvac100]

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?

[@RustyGlovebox]

It is a nice strong engine and will be good on a future project.

[@BubbasgarageTv]

WOW, that thing runs great. What's your secret for finding these gems?

[@RustyGlovebox]

Talking to a lot of folks with barns and shed with old equipment is the most productive way to find them.

[@BubbasgarageTv]

@@RustyGlovebox Nice, Ill have to keep that in mind. You seem to come across some really good finds.

[@Buckswoodshop]

Cool!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks, don't know how long it had been since it last run

[@swdweeb]

I suppose a guy can never have enough running engines at the ready 😄😄

[@RustyGlovebox]

That right Perry, I have several hit and miss engines and I'll be dragging them out soon.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I seen so many of them on equipment years back. Not sure if the company is still around.

[@RustyGlovebox]

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.

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@RustyGlovebox]

Thanks Terry , it has a small oil leak behind the flywheel and looks like it's a gasket. I'll see about that later

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Hey not fair you guys don’t have any snow🤭😱👍🏻

[@RustyGlovebox]

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

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Rusty Glovebox yeah it was 70 here Sunday eve around 8pm then the bottom fell out lol

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Interesting engine. What do you have planned for it. I am interested to see.

[@RustyGlovebox]

I have a bio gas generator and I need a large engine to run using it. Thanks

[@dustincmills]

Do you have any TF engines? Looking for valve clearance specs and how to use the fuel primer. Nice video

[@RustyGlovebox]

No, sorry

[@dustincmills]

@@RustyGlovebox Thanks for replying

[@DrewToner]

Nice rebuild sir!! Got a plan for it? Would it be used for a steady RPM device or could it be variable speed?

[@RustyGlovebox]

I have something in the future I will be working own and it will come in handy. Thanks Drew

[@bladimirsantoyo9621]

Do you have any idea where can I buy a carburetor for a Wisconsin engine, I'm having problems with my Roller compactor

[@user-wl3jl2ls1v]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

@@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

[@bryanhauschild4376]

I’m doing one right now. Wondering if there is electronic ignition for them.

[@RustyGlovebox]

I've seen the electronic conversion kit and a complete electronic distributor on ebay for sale. Good luck

[@eazykool]

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]

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

[@JonathanGJean]

hello,where to find a distributor for wisconsin thd

[@RustyGlovebox]

Ebay is your best bet. Good luck on your search

[@angelmunoz1533]

What type of oil is best for those engines

[@RustyGlovebox]

A straight 30wt is what it started with but10w30 does a good job. Good luck

[@snowking55]

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.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That would be fun to install this engine on a similar project. Have a great 2020 !