Briggs V-Twin Engine Rebuild for the DIYer - Craftsman YT4500 Lawn Tractor
Buck's Small Engine DIY
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What I thought was going to be a sump gasket replacement turned into a partial engine rebuild. This video walks DIYers through the whole process, from diagnosis to repair. Do you think this project was worth the time and expense? Let me know what you think. Buckwsr, Putting the "Do" into "Do-It-Yourself."
20 Comments
@bertganstine8029 3 hours ago
Did you remove the aluminum from the crankshaft where the broken rod was, it leaves a lot of aluminum stuck on the crank. It will fail again if you did not remove it
@wanext 3 years ago
100% worth it vs $1400 for a new engine. You inspired me to fix mine vs new. Thank you!
@markcwynar6394 3 years ago
Yes, you did a professional, clean, Job and I think you enjoyed the rebuild, and build up that know how!!!
@thetubeschannel 4 years ago
Excellent, truly enjoyed this. I was captivated for a while - thumbs up.. great job.
@vinopan5374 3 years ago
Thanks for a great video, very surprised that there was no aluminum transfer to the crankshaft journal from the disintegrated connecting rod!
@oscarphillips1310 1 year ago
Thank you so much for making the video, I enjoyed it, it was well worth the Repair.
@bradsanderson9606 6 months ago (edited)
Good job. But i would of hone the cylinder and replace the rings on the other piston too since it was apart. This would been a good time to check the other piston and rod for damage too.
@Mike-ig2zq 5 years ago
Excellent work Buck. Well worth it. Sorry about the having to report you for not wearing gloves but wearing those suspenders thing. Great vid!
@alvinwilliams1648 3 years ago
As other comments on your videos have stated, really commend on the footage and explicit angles and details there feller !...I too am a DIY type of guy... really locked in with you to be a better DIY feller myself...🇺🇸🙋🇺🇸🙋🇺🇸🙋 eastern N.C. 4th generation !
@Kalkaekie 4 years ago
Really good video !! Very well done Interesting and helpful !! I have a 24 hp V-twin that has been leaking. This will help me a lot !! Thanks !
@soulnull 2 years ago
I watched this video first, before I even diagnosed it as my sump gasket because it's the exact tractor and I wanted to get a general layout. Got it all apart and cleaned up, Amazon lost my gasket in transit for a week, which really messed up my rhythm.. well, forgot to get the oil pump shaft lined up, so it effectively came loose in the engine and the connecting rod shattered.. so looks like I'm actually gonna need everything in this video afterall...
Briggs V-Twin Engine Rebuild for the DIYer - Craftsman YT4500 Lawn Tractor
Buck's Small Engine DIY
35,087 views
What I thought was going to be a sump gasket replacement turned into a partial engine rebuild. This video walks DIYers through the whole process, from diagnosis to repair. Do you think this project was worth the time and expense? Let me know what you think. Buckwsr, Putting the "Do" into "Do-It-Yourself."