I finally finished watching the whole video. This will be a very popular video over time. Looks and sounds great after a little polish and TLC. GREAT JOB ON THIS ONE SIR!
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
🙌🙌. Thank you steve. I’m very excited to get back into the swing of things and just keep trying to improve the content.
@nightwolf883
Ай бұрын
My dad bought one in 95’ after having our house built, traded up to a brand new 2014 John Deere which he’s been using since. I’ve got a lot of spring and summer memories of that mower, always had that high pitched starter sound, and backfired loud when you pulled into the garage and turned it off
@Rein_Ciarfella
11 ай бұрын
Looks and sounds great, Alex! I would have done some things differently myself… -Try to polish the headlight lens. -Remove all wheels and clean up/lube axles. -Remove deck spindles, pulleys and bearings, install zerks in the spindles and flush and lube the bearings. They sounded dry to me. -Pressure wash everything first, especially the intake area. -Brush used motor oil on the bottom of the deck after pressure washing.
@videopokerAce
3 ай бұрын
I have one of these Murrays and got it from a guy 5 years ago, that told me it won"t run! I took it and tightened the battery wire on the solinoid and it has been running ever since. It is in even better shape then yours. All I do is regular parts and change the oil. It runs great and hope I never have to replace it. Keep up the good work, you are doing great!
@freedommowers420
3 ай бұрын
It’s amazing sometimes how simple a fix can be. I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying one of these classic Murray’s. They are great mowers and built tough.
@jameslomenzo1139
11 ай бұрын
I had a 1977 36inch cut Murray I sold it in 1994 to a friend, it was a good one, bought a new Murray in 1994, lasted one year engine blew up,seat fell off. The old Murray is still running.
@georgemartinezjr
5 ай бұрын
Must have been made China
@baldeagle242
11 ай бұрын
When I was 15-16 years old (1986-1987) I use to cut close to 4 archers on an older version of this Murray mower. That thing probably had more hours on it than Joe Biden.
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video Steve. I tried editing a little different on this one and I think it turned out pretty good.
@baldeagle242
11 ай бұрын
@@freedommowers420I love the quicker edit format. I took the transaxle loose the same way you did on the 2006 Troy-bilt I just replaced the belt on. I’ve been flipping them up on their sides and doing everything from the bottom on the last few because it makes it easier to film and get to everything without laying on the ground. Keep um coming my friend! 😁👍
@fartsackjack7081
5 ай бұрын
mower was prolly smarter too .....HA
@lawrencemoses8614
8 күн бұрын
Nice Job. I also have a Murray 1996 that I am trying to revive. Thank you for the lesson.
@gottatinker3363
11 ай бұрын
i wish the newer mowers had such a nice simple setup underneath. This shows how manufacturers complicate things today. Newer is not always better
@patjohnson3100
11 ай бұрын
Nice mower. I think it was worth fixing up. It's basically in good shape and has more metal than plastic. The only negative thing I see about it is that so much disassembly is necessary to replace the drive belt which seems like a common maintenance item. Not the greatest design.
@robertmailhos8159
11 ай бұрын
I just looked up who owns Murray mower company Briggs and Stratton engine company bought them out for $125 million dollars glad you got it running again Alex those are definitely some classic mowers
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Someone commented the other day that Murray’s are a poor man’s mower. They have always been pretty dependable and inexpensive from my experience. These where tough machines and with a little maintenance they can last a long time. Thank you for stopping by as always 😎🇺🇸
@robertmailhos8159
11 ай бұрын
@@freedommowers420 your welcome Alex 👍😎😁
@philliphall5198
11 ай бұрын
I’ve changed belts like 8/9 times and it not all that bad, but I’m retired diesel mechanic and have tools and equipment at my home shop
@GreasyWheeler
11 күн бұрын
Great video, well done! I have the 1990 year model. The KZitem videos and Amazon help me keep her going.
@freedommowers420
11 күн бұрын
Thank you. I’ve learned a lot from folks on KZitem and then getting hands on with the information. Certainly helps when you can get more inexpensive parts on Amazon. Thank you for the support.
@mavision6525
11 ай бұрын
Nice job getting it running. Glad we got to watch it and see the end result.
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for stopping by and checking out the channel. 😎😎
@off-roadmechanic
26 күн бұрын
Just got one of those as a package deal with two other mowers a push-mower and a tiller had a junk battery in it I put a jumper box on it and it fired up with whatever crap was in that carb the gas tank was dry as a bone keep in mind it had sat for close to 2 years
@bobbyscott8024
21 күн бұрын
Hey Alex, I'm sure you know this but on some mowers you have to go over the gearshift and down through the battery compartment under the seat to replace the drive belt. Not sure on this model however! Hope this helps someone in the future. 👍
@AllenBerg-vm1lh
2 ай бұрын
I had this model when I was a child, and it still worked when I was in my twenties. Just bought a new one T200 Great job!
@bertgrau3934
11 ай бұрын
You did a very good job on that mower. I have one similar to that one. Mine was built in 2004. The 12.5 Briggs wore out. ( broke the top compression ring) instead of rebuilding it. Needed an over size piston, and the cylinder needed to be bored. I came up with a Kohler V twin 25 horsepower put it on and it does a great job. It wasn't a simple bolt on, the Briggs had a 1 inch crankshaft, the kohler has a 1 1/8 inch crankshaft. The hard part was adapting the 1 inch blade drive pulley to the 1 1/8 Crankshaft. I used the original drive pulley that came with the engine for the transmission, took an old PTO clutch apart. It had a piece that would fit the Kohler crankshaft and cut the blade pulley off the Briggs and welded the 3 pieces together. It looks rough, but the pulley runs true. Otherwise, it was fairly simple. Had to change the throttle cable, and add a choke cable. My total cost was about $300 for everything. I can say this, with double horsepower, the engine never boggs sometimes it the grass is really thick, or tall if I go too fast it doesn't cut very well. ( my guess is the blades don't have enough time to cut) slow down and it does great. I didn't change the gearing, or the pulleys for the transmission, so it's still pretty close to the same speed it originally was. I also put dual exhaust on it. I used 2 small mufflers. At first I wasn't going to use any mufflers, but it was way too loud without mufflers. You can see it on you tube videos by bertgrau. I'm not very good at doing the videos, but you can see my murray. 40 inch cut 25 horsepower
@off-roadmechanic
26 күн бұрын
I had a 1999 Murray I used it forever did an engine swap and restored it and eventually sold it to a buddy of mine man I miss it
@TheCaperfish
9 ай бұрын
after cleaning a carb hook it up and slide it on the studs but don't tighten it down leave a gap , turn the gas on and let it fill the bowl and just wait a while , if its dripping gas yer needle is gone or float needs to be adjusted , better to find out before putting it on for good . if not gas will get into your crankcase , always put a fuel shut off on a gravity fed machine and use it
@liljoeii6091
11 ай бұрын
I wish I was closer enough I buy it. I love the color It looks perfect Awesome video Thank you
@kariszibele
3 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for the detailed description. 👌I also have a Murray lawn mower tractor, 25 years old. It has a Brigg 13 HP engine, similar to the one in the video. One model fresher than the one in the video. I replaced the drive belt on that one maybe 15 years ago. If I remember correctly, it was the steering column that had to be removed, and the cover plate under the battery. After that there was a fastener on the drive shaft, removing that you could put the drive belt on. I've been using it for 25 years, still works fine.
@jesterr7133
2 ай бұрын
I remember those, but I haven't seen one in years. You don't see Murrays turn up very often anymore. There aren't a ton of them still around, and that one is in really good condition. That is definitely a restoration candidate.
@crisprtalk6963
11 ай бұрын
That thing looks great, all square, good lines. Engine sounds fantastic.
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Turned out to be a nice little tractor. 😎
@chadfield376
11 ай бұрын
Love your channel as you enjoy working on the same old style mowers I like working on as a hobby myself. It’s a mentally engaging and therapeutic hobby😊
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Yes it really does help with the mental aspect. It’s fun to take something old or broken down and see what we can do with it. I’m enjoying being able to share it with others through videos. I really appreciate your support 😎😎
@viperexpress305
4 ай бұрын
It’s a keeper ! The old ones are easier to work on & don’t have all the safety crap on them !! 😀👍🍺
@garlandtallman2211
3 ай бұрын
Dude I got a 1973 I got running 2 years ago. 38" cuts like a dream still.
@freedommowers420
3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome to hear. Old machines are the best.
@todddewell6314
8 ай бұрын
Nice to see and old classic getting a new life!
@philliphall5198
11 ай бұрын
I’m still using mine, put a new engine back in 2010, just about replaced the common stuff, I bought it new from Walmart Used it today for couple of hours and changed oil 😊😊😊
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Heck yea!!! I’ve debated keeping this one as a back up for around the yard.
@darrelldubree9658
11 ай бұрын
Sounds great, flatheads have a distinct sound :)
@darrelldubree9658
11 ай бұрын
Those seats are very durable, much better than todays thin vinyl/plastic :)
@rogermcdonald1607
11 ай бұрын
Alex you are becoming a master at detailing tractors. What a pain to put the belt on. Great job as always my friend! ✌🎥🇺🇸
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
My goodness this drive belt was a royal pain. Overall I think it will be a great mower for some years to come. I really appreciate the kindness, and I’m trying to just get better and better with troubleshooting, repairs, videography, and detailing. I just want to have some fun and enjoy talking to everyone that enjoys the content.
@bobshelton2812
11 ай бұрын
I have nearly the exact mower, except in 42". I use it as a standby and it still mows good.
@jasonstarnes3838
5 ай бұрын
My ex father in law had a murray bought new in about 1990. It lasted forever until he gave it to a family friend. It didnt last him a whole summer. Very neat machine!
@67enfield
11 ай бұрын
Another beautiful job Alex. I really like your videos I look forward to them every week. Thanks bud
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
That means a lot. Thank you so much!!!
@garymoore8380
11 ай бұрын
Good video. It's good to see this mower avoid the landfill. It's definitely not a money making unit. Hopefully you make a few bucks to take the sting out of all that work.
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
For sure. I really just enjoy seeing them come back to life. If I can make a couple dollars at the end that’s great, but at least it’s not in the landfill. Thank you for stopping by 😎
@JustMe-pp8mn
11 ай бұрын
Nice restore - I am non-mechanical, but I do what I can on my Craftsman X-3 Lawn Tractor.
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. Even a little maintenance goes a long way. I’m sure you do much more for your machine than most people do.
@kingbee5155
11 ай бұрын
Nice machine. I have one just like it. You did great.
@williamalbright8878
11 ай бұрын
Wow very clean looking
@dwaynecollins4974
Ай бұрын
I had a Murray that was a couple of years newer Than that one that I liked a lot. The biggest problem I had with it was the Nikki carb, but once I had Enough of fighting with it, I bought a chinese twenty dollar knock off and it ran just fine after that..😊
@mcarroll598
6 ай бұрын
In the mid 90s when I was in highschool I worked in a small engine shop. There were a ton of these we would work on. Form tuneups, to engine replacements, or transmission issues we would always be working on them. Good lil tractors though.
@freedommowers420
6 ай бұрын
That’s awesome. I wish they would still do trade classes or at least shop for the younger generation. These are decent mowers and were built a lot stronger than the machines on the market today. Thank you for stopping by and sharing the story of your work on these machines 🇺🇸😎
@mcarroll598
6 ай бұрын
@@freedommowers420 definitely would be nice if they still offered a lot of trade classes. It’s something you never forget!
@darrelldubree9658
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely, it will mow as good as a new one. As long as the deck, trans and deck are good, why not :)
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@williambeichler4971
11 ай бұрын
Great job on this mower. You have a lot of great content on here.
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! That means a lot.
@Turningwrenches85
10 ай бұрын
Nice work alex that classic murray they don't make them likecthey used to for sure 👍 🔧
@rulif2092
4 ай бұрын
Nice machine of the 90s, I got s Stiga Villa Senetor from 1999 with a Briggs 12,5 HP engine. It was included in a house by. It had been sitting for years. I cleaned the carb and the tank, replaced fuel line and filter, also added a battery then it ran :)
@freedommowers420
4 ай бұрын
That’s awesome. I really like to hear that!!! Thank you for stopping by.
@fartsackjack7081
5 ай бұрын
nice lil machine
@thomasalexander8420
4 ай бұрын
Those were good old mowers
@mr1pearl
11 ай бұрын
This thing looks showroom man nice job and it sounds like a Briggs 👍
@ahillbillyredneck2375
11 ай бұрын
So glad to see this video!!
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@gymsim
4 ай бұрын
Very nice job on the rebuild! Keep up the good work!
@michaelbessette8531
4 ай бұрын
The B4 and after is amazing
@ryanw1639
2 ай бұрын
I just picked up the same style one I’m working on to flip. Tires are really dry rotted so I’m going to tube them. Then I’ll get to see if it drive. Luckily the person had it parked inside for 5 years.
@walterbeaver6365
10 ай бұрын
Great piece of equipment. It's a keeper. Great job.
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jayh1947
11 ай бұрын
Excellent video !! You got another sub...............Jay
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub as well as the support 🙏
@scrapyardengines9741
10 ай бұрын
I have the hydrostatic version of this, the neutral lever is missing so it won’t move, the engine was also full of rust water
@mikezupancic2182
11 ай бұрын
Nice engine work, but those spindle bearings on the deck were completely shot.
@philliphall5198
11 ай бұрын
The old mower will last 10/15 more years once you get it worked over and lined out, I love mine 😊😊😊
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Heck yea. They are great machines. Built strong and pretty easy to fix.
@johnconnell1424
10 ай бұрын
IV got one just like that torn down in the garage rebuilding for race mower😎
@billkrause4585
10 ай бұрын
Make a deal with the previous owner for what labor and parts you have in it. Sounds, runs, and looks great. Install a fuel shutoff valve upstream of a better fuel filter, its good to have.. Good job friend!
@jesterr7133
2 ай бұрын
Murrays are really uncommon now, particularly in such good condition. I would go all out on it.
@ogatkinson6274
6 ай бұрын
Looks good.
@freedommowers420
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@RooneysSears01
11 ай бұрын
Not bad at all Alex! I actually did have a Murray back in the day(before I went full Sears) lol it was one of those late 70’s early 80’s dark red metallic ones, man that was a sweet looking machine
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. I plan on doing some videos this fall/winter on the Sears machines. I’m excited but I had to try and get some of these more modern machines out of here while the selling season is still here. Hope things are good your way.
@RooneysSears01
11 ай бұрын
@@freedommowers420 thank you Alex things are good here, just got in 2 Craftsman’s today from my neighbor. A GT5000 and GT3000, dead, dirty and neglected….perfect! lol
@jameslomenzo1139
11 ай бұрын
I remember in the seventies, Murray was made in Tennessee.
@happycat2172
9 ай бұрын
Turned out great !
@The_Warrior526
10 ай бұрын
I've been working on and off, since June, a 1991 Murray. I've still got a few bugs to work out of it to make it better but I got it with the shifter broken and it stuck in gear so I had to weld that back together and rebuild and grease the transaxle. Also put new rings on the piston (12HP original engine from what I can tell) and filled in the swiss cheese deck. Also a few more things on top of that. I know one thing: I wish it had a hood like these do because it's got that two-piece hood and surrounding hood that you have to unscrew to get all around the sides of the engine and that's a pain ever time I realized something else needed to to worked on.
@The_Warrior526
6 ай бұрын
I gave up on the 12HP and have the 12.5HP on it now. It does better and that's good since I'm going to try to sell it. lol.
@maxkozlowski7695
10 ай бұрын
Nice job.
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@jdftx
10 ай бұрын
Nice job! Looks like a new mower!
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Bill00932
11 ай бұрын
lookes good nice job
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@fightdhr8866
3 ай бұрын
I had the Murray push mower version.😂
@waynehannah2752
11 ай бұрын
Looks good I have one like it . Great job good fine.
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@breannaoliver6316
11 ай бұрын
Freedom mowers esa cortadora de pasto es clasico!!. Muy Buena suerte!!
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Gracias 😎😎
@jeffgrant6914
11 ай бұрын
Awesome job buddy
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@302vettelife2
11 ай бұрын
Those old Murrays are tanks. That being said, I wouldn't go overboard with it. They aren't going to bring much on the market.
@philmoore71
11 ай бұрын
really enjoyable and interesting. tks
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@barrygrant2907
11 ай бұрын
Correct me if I am wrong--not the first time--but I do not believe that is a "shift on the fly" transmission. My Murray is a bit later model (2004, 405000X8F) and it specifically says no to shift on the fly. I found out I can do so, but it's not worth risking wrecking the gears.
@williamstraughan2949
4 ай бұрын
wish they made them like that today i had one lasted 18 years
@philliphall5198
11 ай бұрын
That tank is hard to get out but I’ve had rubber from cap fall into it 😊
@joshgroves1085
Ай бұрын
I have one that model but mine was sold by JCPenney and it is called the JCPenney Grass handler but it's build by Murray
@johnmarshall1151
11 ай бұрын
Were you in the military? If so, thank you for your service my friend.
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
Yes I was. Crew chief in the Air Force.
@jesterr7133
2 ай бұрын
It's not a particularly valuable tractor right now, but it could be down the road. It was worth saving.
@Steve31957
10 ай бұрын
Enjoy watching your videos. Have you made a video showing how & what you use to make the plastic parts look great?
@markshuput5228
11 ай бұрын
Ive been subscribed for a while. You get things accomplished without breaking the bank and that's good for a profit sale. Are you in Florida?
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. I try my best to make things work with as little as possible but I want it to be a quality repair. I appreciate your kind words. Im actually in south eastern NC.
@JeffreyWhite-is4zz
4 ай бұрын
my granpal had my great grandpals mower and it was a murry and when we moved to my my house we used it and it blew up on us. and that was 10 years ago
@Biscaya04
4 ай бұрын
These old mowers are really good quality. Today the mowing deck is rusty after two years. I'm shocked that you could get these mowers for free or cheap in the USA. In germany a non working sit on mower starts at 300€. Would love to restore such a mower but it's too expensive.
@freedommowers420
4 ай бұрын
It’s getting hard to find them for free as people are realizing how expensive the new ones are at the stores. The old ones were certainly built with a lot more quality. Thank you for stopping by the channel.
@rodneyberg1271
11 ай бұрын
Alex I went through your video's hope to see one that you made on the detailing you do and what products you are using. As they sure look great when your done. What degreaser you have found that work the best. And what buffing products you use and what buffing equipment your using. Thanks Rod
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
I’m going to have to make a video on what all I use. Mainly I just use some purple power degreaser, and automotive soap. Pressure washer to get a lot of the grime off. I use a buffer with meguires polish and usually do the plastics with atf (automatic transmission fluid).
@armyvet4081
11 ай бұрын
the old stuff is 10 times better than the new garbage they make now
@rcgillsympaticoca
11 ай бұрын
ATF on the plastics? Like transmission fluid? I've never heard of that! Why does that work?
@tannersharry
11 ай бұрын
I love eviction day! Here lately I have found some serious mouse condos. Engines overheat and valves stick and bend pushrods
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Oh yes!! I have a few in the yard that I know have some monster mouse nests. I have a bird nest in one as well! Haha. Yea those cooling fins gets packed up and it’s all downhill from there. I enjoy your channel, and keep up the great uploads.
@tannersharry
11 ай бұрын
@@freedommowers420 thank you!
@bigbill810
11 ай бұрын
Another great job, Alex! I have a question, if I may. When spraying off the engine area, specifically, on top of the heads (Briggs 24hp vtwin), is there anywhere I shouldn't spray water?
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
I just try to avoid the electrical parts the best I can and go lightly around the air filter housing. Usually using a garden hose with a nozzle on a soft setting works great. Thank you for stopping by the channel.
@ENDERTON2000
Ай бұрын
Year and model #? I just learned more about a 465305x92b than I ever thought I wanted to know. Someone previously replaced the narrow drive belt with a standard thickness one. Wouldn't fit between the idlers, so they REMOVED the center bushings from the pulleys on the tensioner assembly! Literally fell apart when I lowered the assembly to change the belt. Literally sounded terrible (wonder why?) Before I got to it. Many other problems but owner wanted it fixed. Ended up around $800 bill, which is what I quoted him
@MrSonic935
2 ай бұрын
Hey i got this exact lawnmower. Finally got it running what would cause N to be reverse and reverse to be reverse x2. There is a way to get that drive belt on without disassembling everything
@peterpnutz6691
16 күн бұрын
actually just picked up a murray a week ago.
@lawrencemoses8614
8 күн бұрын
How would you clean the inside of engine and oil tank? My Murray had lots of fuel in the oil reservoir and I purchased a new carburetor kit but wanted to get rid of all contaminants before installing new parts.
@kevinhaley6776
10 ай бұрын
Gonna have to get some roach motels where roaces check in but dont check out
@freedommowers420
10 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@deanyanko3326
6 ай бұрын
well worth reviving basic riders retail for $2000'00 in 2024 I've got 5 to work on now. can sell for $400.00 minimum have parts from other mowers.
@freedommowers420
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely. I’m hoping to get around $400 this spring for this machine.
@codycanon1965
11 ай бұрын
I have a 1998 cub cadet 1000 series 46 inch cut 18 horse power engine can you tell me more is it hard to put a bigger deck on it were they popular in the day I bought in July still trying to learn more about it it stears shaper then what I should can you tell me how to fix it
@codycanon1965
10 ай бұрын
I love my mower the only thing It turns sharp wish I knew how to fix it and it’s really loud it’s to loud for can you tell me how to fix it
@jamesripley9095
11 ай бұрын
It's a solid machine can you really count your time into it when you enjoy what your doing.
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yea I do enjoy bringing all of these machines back to life. It’s kind of a stress release that helps me.
@jdelgado20002009
Ай бұрын
Hi I have one just like yours I having problems starting doesn’t do anything. The riding belt got out stop it was old I put a new one and the belt for the blades. Don’t start
@waynejohnson3388
24 күн бұрын
I just bought one on saturday.Saturday. l need a headlight assembly. Can you direct me to where l can locate one? Even the whole front black front hood cap. And the front bumper.
@rayburnett3066
7 ай бұрын
I havea Murray that is almost 340years and old ,and I refuse to sell it
@chewbacca7856
11 ай бұрын
Thought you said there was an oil leak maybe. Did you ever find one.
@freedommowers420
11 ай бұрын
I did snug down the dipstick tube. I forgot to mention that. I ran the tractor for a while afterward and had no more leaks. Thank you for stopping by. 😎
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