Life saver!!! I had no compression after messing with this 8 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4 days, and your video show me how easy it was to at least look in and see the valves. Once I did that I seen the valve stuck open lubed it tapped it down and it started right up! I love you! Thank you so much for this video, it saved more days of wanting to throw tools!
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@outboardfixer
8 жыл бұрын
Another great vid. Straight to the point NOT telling us the history of the machine you are working on, what you have in your garage, when you built the shop, who you are married too, where you bought your shirt AND then getting to what we tuned in to see. THANK YOU.
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Weaver Haha, hey Thanks.
@joepruneda2263
6 жыл бұрын
Lol you must not like movies that much
@bryanscholtes8548
6 жыл бұрын
No shit, when you're watching this, you've just been beating your knuckles like crazy in 10 degree weather. Nice job getting to the point.
@TimBlackyBlack
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Weaver I gotta agree with you on the " Get to the Point " comment. I have a low tolerance for long, drawn out videos too. 5 minutes is Great. 7 Minutes is a little Borderline. 10 Minutes or more and I'm using my right arrow to skip to what I need.. Unless I'm doing a complete job or something similar..
@rchak2379
5 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the useless 2 hour introduction..agree, agree, agree, agree agree agree agree (i think you get the point)
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
Carb cleaner is great to clean off old varnished gas. Thanks for watching.
@lodcomm
11 жыл бұрын
Hey Moe, I have run across several stuck valves that were caused by the owners running old "varnishy" gasoline in the motor. The Engine, and valves work fine while it is hot, however once it cools the old gooy gas forms a perfect glue and effectively glues the valve into the guide. The first thing I fire down into the valve is carburetor cleaner. If the seizure is caused by gooey gas, it frees up instantly. I use a few squirts of Marvel Mystery where you use ATF. (I simply like the smell!)
@DP-hy4vh
4 жыл бұрын
This helped me save a mower from the scrap heap today. After watching your video, I put an engine back together that I was going to part out. After taking off the head, I could see the intake valve was slightly stuck in the open position. I then sprayed a bunch of penetrating oil around the valve and kept tapping it back down flush with the engine block with a plastic mallet when it was supposed to close. I also made sure the valves could be turned by hand. After putting it back together, it had compression and started right up.
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@NarrowboatJourneys
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was really helpful! My generator wouldn't start this morning, no compression. I suspected the valves. After watching your video I took the plug out and shot some WD40 on the exhaust valve. I couldn't turn it around because it was too tight to get a screwdriver in there. Put the plug back, and it started first time. Have compression again! Cheers.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
That's GREAT. I'm glad they video was helpful.
@jamesshivers8213
4 жыл бұрын
Just purchased an old Montgomery Ward Edger with a 3HP Briggs, did tje compression test and "0" stuck valve. Your video is a big help for me and my 11 yr old son to get this thing going. Thanks
@dannylinc6247
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Learning from you is easy. Thanks for showing what can be possible. My engines with this kind of access have always been down on a mower and facing front. I shoot them and pull them over to decarbonize valves sometimes, but this gives me more to think about. Thanks again.
@erniehorne9039
4 жыл бұрын
I really like this vid!! simple, polite and respectful, to the point, familiar with the details, short and sweet message. Good style bro!!
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@erniehorne9039
4 жыл бұрын
@@sixtyfiveford yep. BTW, im 65 and my first ride was a 65 custom. 4 door cruiser, white over black, 390 interceptor with the pull cable overdrive. No door handles in the back seat, made dates antsy,ha! first gear to 30, let off the pedal, and then to warp drive!! Well, at least back then...
@erniehorne9039
4 жыл бұрын
and war pigs or black dog on the speakers!!!
@scottboche9504
3 ай бұрын
Hey I really appreciate this video. I didn't know that the valves should be free spinning in the up position. This really saved my mower. Thanks again.
@simplyconnected
10 ай бұрын
MY FAULT but you saved me a ton of work. I tried using some 'older' gas (just to use it up) in a new rebuild. Big mistake. The 8-HP B&S started and ran but after it cooled down, the intake valve stuck open with NO compression. FIRE shot out of the carb. I used PB Blaster but now I think carb cleaner would work even better to dissolve the varnish deposits on the valve stem. Freeing the valve using a screwdriver was not easy. After tapping hard several times, the valve finally snapped shut, compression returned and now the generator works just fine. Thank You.
@sled_neckx9972
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks A lot! I got a free engine that had no compression and this revived it!
@sixtyfiveford
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome.
@ZippoVarga
10 жыл бұрын
Very Good 65! I have a similar video showing how you can remove the muffler and pinpoint lube the valve guide as another option to free a stuck exhaust valve. I can't count how many vintage engines I've acquired with this very issue and I've used your method as well. Again, Great execution on the explanation of how to free a sticky valve! Cheers!! Zip~
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks. They always seam to stop with a valve open.
@anthonyluna8961
5 жыл бұрын
I heve a similar one on the pullcord black case hase no code or nothing
@PIGLETTWTERRETS
7 жыл бұрын
Nice i was going to take it apart but this worked for my snowblower.I noticed it lost power and the muffler was glowing red at night.Now i an tossing snow 20 or more feet and no more stalls or spits and sputters.Thanks a bunch and have a great day.
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@QuaabQueb
3 жыл бұрын
Very common on these Tecumseh snow blower engines is the valves loose their clearance due to wear, in which case you can re-grind them and lap them. A bit of a daunting task if you have never done it, but still perfectly doable.
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've done many a valve jobs on Tecumseh engines.
@bowmanw1839
10 жыл бұрын
Love it, I have a john deere that had been sitting for a while and did start up and ran but every now and then would start smoking and finally will not start. I am thinking its just what you are talking about.
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
There's a good chance if it feels like there is very little compression after it dies. If the smoke is black it could be flooding the engine with gas. Then it would be a carb issue.
@zx8401ztv
11 жыл бұрын
Smashing tutorial as allways :-) love the graphics, it gets the understanding direct to the brain :-) No over complicated data to absorb, just the bit you need to get it going :-)
@jafinch78
2 жыл бұрын
Good deal! I started using the Sea Foam Deep Creep and seems nice. Funny, is I use the WD40 more to coat thoroughly what's sitting outdoors. Thanks for sharing!
@zapjunkie
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Stuck intake valve on B&S chipper. Got it going!
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@boblee2094
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, this video sounds extremely useful to me, as I have a similar Tecumseh 10HP, with the valves stuck, I believe. It was running great, then standing in the open for quite a few years. Now I tried to bring some life to it, it has no compression at all, and I could see through the spark plug hole that the valves did not move when I cranked the engine. I thought to open the engine, but after watching this video, I might be able to save some job there. Thanks!
@gthompson58
11 жыл бұрын
I was working on an old Craftsman tiller with a 5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine. It had been sitting around for a number of years. I was able to get it started the first couple of times without much trouble and then nothing. After I took out the spark plug, I could see that the valve was indeed stuck open. I really had to wiggle the thing back and forth to get it unstuck. I used the penetrating oil and the trans fluid and it began working up and down. It eventually started. Now is running good.
@6stormrider9
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We just got 10 inches of snow in northern MN and my snowblower woudnt start, it was a stuck intake valve and this fixed it .
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad the video helped. When you put it away, make sure it is on the compression stroke(pull until you feel resistance on the rope). This will make sure the valves are closed, so if they stick then the engine opens them.
@sportskidd94
8 жыл бұрын
This is just what I needed to revive a mower that had not been used. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
+Dillon Menefee GREAT! I'm glad the video helped.
@flyfishtev8308
Жыл бұрын
You saved me from tearing a troybilt horse techumseh head off. Took a couple soaking over two weeks but it freed up. Zero dollars for a working tiller. Thanks
@sixtyfiveford
Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@db130
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciated the diagrams and the suggestion to look under the spark plug hole. The intake valve was stuck open and I was able to free it up.
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@marcsukhu7018
2 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend lubricating spark plug hole if you have an issue starting, let it soak in penetrating oil it will free it up
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
That's actually a difficult question. Most of these small engines have a cam mounted compression release that deactivates at a couple hundred rpm. This throws the off your compression reading. With that said most engines I have tested are around 70+ psi. If it is lower and adding a little oil to the cylinder dramatically increases the compression reading then the rings are shot.
@exinanition2307
7 жыл бұрын
Great tips, sixtyfiveford! Thanks for sharing the info. You got a "thumbs up" from me. It is my experience that a good mechanic will share information because it is his/her desire to help others. Yes, I called you a good mechanic. Lol
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I hope it comes in handy.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
I would check for spark when it dies. Your symptoms are that of a failing ignition coil. Another option is a plugged vent on the gas cap. Check this by loosely attaching or removing the gas cap and trying to get it to run.
@lisacarden4183
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving your time for the video you helped me get my tiller fixed with no repair shop costs thank you again God bless
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. I'm glad the video helped.
@johnypc2008
8 жыл бұрын
Easy and simple way to diagnose/fix valve issues without having to pull the valve cover and head............Great video thanks.
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Thanks.
@Motorat88
7 жыл бұрын
I have an old Sears 12.5HP tractor that has a sticking valve that pops out the exhaust all the time. I think this will help lots, THANKS!
@timberwolf0122
6 жыл бұрын
Great tip. I have two small engines to try this on. one is a generator and the other is a modified lawn tractor with a bucket lift. Thanks!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming over and watching. Thanks for the video compliment. -Moe
@Community-Action
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had great luck with marvel mystery oil: engine treatment. Half the bottle in the gas and the other half in the oil. Worked on a Mitsubishi Mivec engine that went +30k miles on an engine change and a Toyota pickup that sat for years
@rudyluck7938
7 жыл бұрын
Had this problem (no compression and could not start), squirted in some PB Blaster, let that stand for an hour or so and then squirted in some transmission fluid and worked the valve loose. Hammered a chopstick on top of the valve to pop in back in fully and this really had it going when I spun the blade. Started and blew out some smoke but seems fine after this. Thanks for the advice and the video.
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
That's great. I'm glad the video was helpful.
@nancyholland2687
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video! In 5 minutes we had our tiller up and going without needing to buy a new engine!
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Nancy Holland Awesome.. I'm glad it helped.
@sniperjdp
Жыл бұрын
Great video, well explained. I will be using that method to free up a stuck open exhaust valve on a 6,000 watt Generac generator that has a 10 hp Tecumseh engine.
@kickglider9676
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Same problem with a Briggs on a small tiller. I'll give it a shot this weekend!
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. It's always something small with these things.
@neiltong743
9 жыл бұрын
Great video. Mine wouldn,t start after lunch although had been standing a couple of years. I'd already taken off the head so lubed and turned the valve by hand. Easy fix and back running in 10 minutes. Thanks.
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
+Neil Tong Thanks for watching.
@jmc5341
5 жыл бұрын
For some reason i assumed the spark plug wasnt directly above the valves like that. Thanks for the video.
@sixtyfiveford
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@xrat85
9 жыл бұрын
You are the man! We have another big storm on the way. My old Craftsman is ready to go. I thought it was junk. Thanks.
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Scott Skinner Great.. Glad the video helped.
@billwilliamson9842
4 жыл бұрын
great vid! gonna give this a try on a 8 hp briggs powered manco 3 wheeler I just got.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
I bad spring is rare. It is more than likely just the valve stem sticking from carbon buildup. Make sure you're rotating it as well as moving it up and down. Try a couple types of lubricant and/or even carb cleaner to dissolve whatever is holding it up.
@JOEZEP54
11 жыл бұрын
Nice fix. Thanks for another great tip!
@jwayne777
11 ай бұрын
This is a jedi engine trick my boy. You just saved the galaxy👍
@planeshavings42
10 жыл бұрын
I HAVE A 5 HORSE BRIGGS WITH A STUCK VALVE, AND AM GOING TO TRY YOUR METHOD AND HOPE I DON'T HAVE TO REMOVE THE HEAD. THANK YOU FOR SHARING... Duane Hampton
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes.
@Antonio-fx3xy
8 ай бұрын
Saved me a ton of time! Thank you!
@dannyoktim9628
8 жыл бұрын
Smart tip on putting you machine away for long periods . . .park the piston on the power stroke so no moisture will enter through the valves . . .I like that!
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@dp5383
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Got my Briggs running again.
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear!
@darrenh20102
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response Moe. You were right, the engine loses spark when it gets hot so i guess I'll be trawling ebay for a new coil. That is unless you've got a "how to fix an ignition coil without trawling ebay for a new one" video that I've not seen yet. ;-) Thanks again for the advice and all the very best of luck with your channel.
@bigbadhag
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, thought I was going to take the head off!
@daveargue1908
8 жыл бұрын
Very good trick and explanation ( originally I could see the edge of intake valve but wasn't positive it was really it and or if it was stuck ,it is and was ) but I was so involved trying to turn it with the screw driver I almost total stripped out the Spark Plug Threads !,!
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear.
@jamesdondanville1008
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome info man.. Thanks.. would have cost me a ton of money to fix. Appreciate your time in making this video.
@phillipearlmason
9 жыл бұрын
thank you, one of the best how to videos I have ever seen.
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Danny Manha Thanks, I'm glad it helped.
@itsmeforsure5475
5 жыл бұрын
Now you just need some snow and you're good to go. Thanks for the vid.
@sixtyfiveford
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.
@johnkay8778
4 жыл бұрын
thanks a million WE are getting 15 to 20 cm. dumps of snow here..I have an 70s Canadiana snowblower with a briggs and stratton engine .. Back fires ,,,sputters.and stalls under load ..Im hoping the valves are just sticking
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
Carb would be my first look with those symptoms, followed by a spark plug.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
It should have a spring, washer and oring on it. These all keep it from vibrating in-out.
@nathanlane4472
Жыл бұрын
Excellent work sir! Thanks for your time. Helped me a lot.
@DesertDigger1
9 жыл бұрын
Marvel Mystery oil works the best for this.
@harryharry3193
3 жыл бұрын
Im thinking this is why some of these tecumseh's fart alot .......sticking exh valve. love the vid.
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@robertsloanjr.4884
9 жыл бұрын
Great tip I have that very problem on my snow blower. Thanks
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Robert SLOAN JR. Thanks, hopefully it helps.
@ericdee6802
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for sharing that with us 👍
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Bill -Moe
@RplusBSchutt1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. You saved me a lot of work and or buying a new generator.
@gertmana1789
3 жыл бұрын
Learned something today! Tnx
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@jolkasian
11 жыл бұрын
Great advice thanks-wish I would seen this video 15 years ago. lol
@Lanninglongarmmowing
4 жыл бұрын
I have a stuck valve on the Onan of my SS16. Hopefully we can get it working again.
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes they free up effortlessly. Sometimes they need a bunch of love to get them freed up
@michaelanthony6785
2 жыл бұрын
Great video . Thanks
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
Keep adding a little lube over the next week or so. Add a shot every day or so. If it doesn't free up then you will need to start pulling parts.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe.
@Win94ae
3 жыл бұрын
I used to have that same snow blower. :)
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
They're built like tanks.
@wlc1980
2 жыл бұрын
My 8 hp Briggs & Stratton did this on my generator while it was running, I pulled the head off and the exhaust valve was stuck up I lubed it and it had compression again. What causes this? A lubrication problem? I could understand if it had been sitting a long time but it had been running for about 20 minutes when it stopped. The engine looks clean on the inside I saw no issues other than some carbon buildup. Has great compression again.
@sixtyfiveford
2 жыл бұрын
2 causes are rust from sitting for long periods and carbon buildup .
@wlc1980
2 жыл бұрын
@@sixtyfiveford Thanks, I hope my problem is solved now.
@ericstyer2890
5 жыл бұрын
You work on other engines? Nice narration and explanations. Thanks
@djxmdnfbfjcjdhdhd4504
7 жыл бұрын
I fixed a engine that hadn't run in 30 years and the intake valve will randomly get stuck open
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
Great work.
@djxmdnfbfjcjdhdhd4504
7 жыл бұрын
sixtyfiveford I worked on it as I had time a little along all I did was fix the carb and a new sparkplug and problem solved.
@TrehanCreekOutdoors
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Easy to follow video.
@samgarza4741
7 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem today . great video
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad it helped. Remember when you put it away, to pull the motor over until you feel resistance. This will make sure it is on the compression stroke, so both valves are closed.
@bwaynewhite
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video and explanation. I'm going to try this on a tractor.
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Wayne White Sometimes just a little tap and they fall like their supposed to and sometimes they take a little work. Let me know how it goes.
@Stimur-rh6vz
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. You are a very clever man. Thanks for your video.
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
S. Dogantimur Thanks Buddy.
@bent64
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Really easy to follow.
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks.. Glad you enjoyed it.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
Hey Thanks. I must have too much time on my hands if I'm playing with animations in my videos.
@alanwilliamson1957
9 жыл бұрын
Good video. Never really thought of doing that. I will defiantly try that trick.
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Alan Williamson Hey Thanks.
@lukemartin7029
7 жыл бұрын
Great video Moe.
@ericrickard4453
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buddy, almost same motor with same problem, I subscribed to your channel
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm glad you liked it.
@ericrickard4453
4 жыл бұрын
sixtyfiveford but mine a 8hp n looking in the spark plug hole, looks like 3 valves moving,, is that correct?
@roberthoover7165
9 жыл бұрын
Took the valve out completely use some emory cloth on the stem, brake cleaner on the inside. The valve works properly now. If I can just get it all back together now.
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
+Robert Hoover Yeah, sometimes we have to dig all the way in.
@GmGarlo
Жыл бұрын
i have a 8 hp tecumseh on my snowblower and when i turn the flywheel by hand , it will only make a few rotations and it jams up , this happens clockwise or counter clockwise, it will jam up , you can here something hit the top of the head. when i tried to start it with the electric start it made my starter just hum because it could't turn it over , that's how jammed it is .would you have any clue to what's causing it to jam like that, By the way, your content is great !!!
@sixtyfiveford
Жыл бұрын
If you can get more than 1 full rotation but not quite 2(1.5). It is a valve issue. It could be stuck, too long of spark plug installed, debris on the cam gear. I assume you have a flat head(L head) and not an OHV engine(it'll have a steel cover that says OHV). This is an effortless engine to work on even for novices. Take the roughly dozen bolts out of the head and pop it off. You'll see the 2 valves and piston. See if you can spin both valves/they move up and down.
@old64goat
11 жыл бұрын
Great info, Thanks. Bill
@darrenh20102
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vids. I will try this on my briggs and Stratton pressure washer tomorrow but don't know if it'll work. Thee The engine runs sweet for 5-10mins then stops and won't start again until it's gone cold. Could it be something other than a sticking valve? Atb and keep up the great vids. I feel like I'm back at school but this time I'm enjoying it.
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
No it wont because it can't build enough compression to fire. Now you can have a valve that doesn't seat all the way that will run(very poorly).
@ChadHopper
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@sixtyfiveford
11 жыл бұрын
For sure...
@gthompson58
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I hope this works. I need my tiller!
@AEON.
7 жыл бұрын
This worked thanks man - btw - that concrete is fucked! lol It kept distracting me haha looks like my old driveway when I lived in Lancaster, Ca - damn earthquakes!
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yeah, the concrete has seen better days.
@AEON.
7 жыл бұрын
lol - It happens! Hey can you do a video on how to make a motorcycle lift wide enough for a riding mower/racing mower / go kart?
@mccullochjoey
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpfull, keep it up
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful.
@Tristan102100
11 жыл бұрын
yeah i am rotating it. and all i have used is wd40 and liquid wrench. i will try carb cleaner, i have about 3.3 gallons to spare!
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