#repair #mechanic #lawncare #johndeere
I picked up this John Deere riding mower a little while back as a parts machine, or possibly to fix and sell. The seller said that this engine had internal damage. Lets take it apart and see if can be salvaged.
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Thing is what you want to do for that engine l hope you can get it fixed up and running again Alex
Suspect the Governor failed & took out the cam shaft.
Rebuild it!
Love your videos. I really learn a lot!
I wonder how much starter fluid he used. A very rebuildable unit there. Let er rip lol
I wonder if rtv blocked an oil passage.
Regardless, looks pretty clean. It's worth rolling the dice in my opinion.
I think that engine is repairable. Looks like the governor let go. It's lucky it didn't do more damage. Alex with a few parts and your time I think you will have a usable engine.👍🇺🇲🔧🧰
I’d like to see you get a crank and governor, and make this engine work again.
My comment is this will make someone an excellent twin engine with enough power to do most anything needed even a skidsteer.
Overreved with ether? It is amazingly clean in there. Definitely worth rebuilding it to me. Those engines aren't cheap, and that one doesn't look like it has many hours on it. And those 2 cylinder ones don't have the defective compression release, as far as I know. I would check the cylinder walls for damage, at least as much as you can see without taking the engine all apart. That thing could last another 10 years if the new owner changes the oil and oil filter regularly. Overheating from blocked and dirty cooling fins destroys many of those air cooled engines.
Would you believe a foot of snow fell in New Orleans on Tuesday. It got down to 8 degrees Fahrenheit in Slidell, on Lake Pontchartrain. I never thought I would see front loaders picking up full buckets of snow in the French Quarter. It looked like a scene from the movie, 'The Day After Tomorrow' around here. They just got Interstates 12 & 10 open on Friday evening. At least it missed the Superbowl on 9 February. The last comparable snowfall was in 1895. Just think, that was before automobiles, airplanes, and electrification.
Looks like a engine to rebuild for sure and I agree with you as to what happened.
Definitely worth rebuilding in my opinion, the inside of the engine looks remarkably good! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
I’ll bet money you’ll find a frozen throttle shaft on the carb.
Yeah rebuild it it definitely looks good
I think you hit the nail on the head as far as what happened inside that motor. My gut is telling me full speed ahead as far as rebuilding! If you wanted to play the extra cautious game you could pull the heads and take a look at the cylinder walls but I don't think they would've had a chance to get ruined, sounds like this thing revved to the moon and blew up in a matter of 60 seconds lol
Looking forward to watching a rebuild video. Hope you decide to go that way.
Yes fix it That's what Mowers and Blowers would do.
Nice video looks cold out
Great video! I definitely would like to see you put it back together. Keep up the great work:)
Do it dude fix it and bring it back to life you know you can. Keep up the good work
What year is engine? Check carb shaft and good luck!
A new cam, and governor and it should run just fine .
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some dipshit like me prolly rigged that gov. so he cld do better burn outs n wheeeeelies
Put torque wrench on the rods
And put it back together 😊
Looks like a good candidate for repair.
ive seen enough of your videos to know that bringing this engine back to useful life wouldnt be too difficult. You have good knowledge and experience.
I always want to see the rebuild. It saves another engine from being scrapped. Rebuild it
New governor and cam !
Oh yeah if you have the parts around, or able to get em cheaply, rebuild it, will be great content.
Really enjoying the videos. Look forward to the day when you can have a diesel heater in that shop and some sort of lift your back will thank you take care
I agree governor gave out and this should be rebuilt if it is cost effective
A 20 yr old Briggs opposed twin would probably be the best replacement. One of the best engines ever made
That's cool man! I'll be watching for updates!
Wow that tore that motor up thank you for the video
Looks like it is definitely rebuildable. Look forward to seeing it. 😎 Great production and explanations as always!
Do a rebuild. Still be cheaper than a new motor. I personally would do the rebuild.