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The Honest Mechanic
Canada
Приєднався 19 лис 2012
If you like variety, look no further! I work on anything and everything with a motor! From chainsaws to lawnmowers and from cars to ATVs. I explain as I go along so sit back, grab a drink and lets learn together!
Is a Chinese Carb Worth It ??!
I install a Chinesium carburetor to replace the old & nasty Quadrajet. Was it worth it?
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Rare Yamaha !!! Tri-Moto Runs Again !
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Complete tune up gets this 1985 Yamaha Tri Moto 200 running perfectly again. I clean and adjust the carb, adjust the valves and more...
My Nemesis Wins BUT Not All is Lost...
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I replace the impeller in this 60s Mercury 3.9 outboard to find out it has another issue...
Is a Clutch Kit Worth the Money 💰???
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How much will we gain by installing an aftermarket clutch kit? Let's find out!
Small Repair Escalated Quickly !!!
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A Small Leak Turned Into A Big Repair !!!
Dead Honda Generator? Not on my watch !!
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This Honda needs a little love after years of reliable service. Let's get it running again!
More Electrical Work Before I can Hit the Trails !!!
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I install a relay to control a secondary fuse panel for all my accessories. This way, everything will turn off with the ignition switch and save my battery!
First Service !!! Wildcat 700
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I can't ride my new toy until I know for sure that everything is in good shape!! I hope I don't find anything wrong....
Rhino 700 - BAD Stator - NO charging !!!
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Rhino 700 - BAD Stator - NO charging !!!
RUNS Again !! Nothing like 2 Stroke Smoke !
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RUNS Again !! Nothing like 2 Stroke Smoke !
This is WEIRD !!! I've never seen this before!
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This is WEIRD !!! I've never seen this before!
REVIVING an 'Ol Craftsman Walk Behind Trimmer
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REVIVING an 'Ol Craftsman Walk Behind Trimmer
Wacker PG 3 Water Pump Rebuild. Making 1 out of 2 !!!
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Wacker PG 3 Water Pump Rebuild. Making 1 out of 2 !!!
Straight Piped Subaru! Loud As F*$& !!!
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Straight Piped Subaru! Loud As F*$& !!!
This could be BAD but I think I got lucky.
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This could be BAD but I think I got lucky.
Yamaha Rhino 660 Rough Idle SOLVED!
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Yamaha Rhino 660 Rough Idle SOLVED!
Actually little Richard you can use either DAP or high temp gold gasket maker around the gas lines to seal any air leaks, yup learned the hard way lol but generally if you get the proper fuel line sizes you will not have air or gas leaks lol and some weed wackers are direct drive or clutched drive lol
I turned one of the weedwackers into a canoe airboat motor, with alot of trial and error I found the right metal and size blades, yup was. Fun for a bit lol
I am about to embark on a similar mission. I acquired a 1998 Big Bear 350 from a coworker for $150, it was not running and needed a considerable amount of work, it now runs and I have most of the work done now I just need to tackle the rear drive seals as its leaking motor oil right down through the swing arm, into the rear diff and out the axle seal.... are you able to provide me with dimensions or a photo of that socket? Thanks again!
I have done that job and made a video or two. Check out my playlist: Yamaha Big Bear 350: ua-cam.com/play/PLVPUXguYjwB3ZfrbS837vz0Y61P_UETrB.html. I can't quite remember which one it was
Ha! Gonna guess that’s not your first rodeo! 👍👌🙌
Gps tracker/shut off for the battery drain.
Hey ive got a issue with over heating on my 2008 yamaha rhino special edition, about 10 minutes or so of idleing the over heating light comes on and i smell antifreeze. far as i can tell there is not water circulating in the radiator . tested the thermastat and its opening when i tested it in a pot of boiling water, bleed the coolant lines also, so im kinda leaning toward water pump needs replaceing . what you think maybe or maybe not ?
also water in radiator is not hot when it does overheat cool to the touch , but smelling antifreeze each time it over heats, oil is clean no milk in it
Have you tried bleeding out the water pump? Another question is whether or not the cooling fan is turning on.
@@thehonestmechanic yeah the cooling fan almost comes on right away, yes i bleed the thermostat and water pump yesterday
Is the coolant circulating?
@@thehonestmechanic nope i see no movement in the water in the radiator at all
If you're going to clean your deck, PLEASE remove your spark plug and/or battery. I know it sounds silly but a lot of people just don't think sometimes..
My mowers been giving me issues with the in tank filter and my dad was over helping me look at it. I had the safety bar tied down like I usually do when I mow because I find a lot of trash and what not. Anyways my dad goes to see how the engine spins from the blade and I even hear the compression in the engine. I started yelling at him like he was MY son. He just kinda brushed it off but I made sure he knew I wasn’t kidding around, after I told him just stop I don’t even want help anymore he decided to act like he knew a thing or two. Crazy to me seeing him get more reckless the older he gets because he doesn’t have small children looking up to him anymore. It might sound weird but seeing the real person my dad was before he had me and my siblings is kinda cool and also very scary
I really think electric mowers are the way of the future for most people and applications.
Depending on the application, I agree
also to those old mower guys n gals if you have crankcase equalization retangular valve opposite side of the carburetor u know with the round tube lol, never tip ur mower towards that rectangular box always away and why because if you don't you will put engine oil into ur carb lol
That's only for gas powered lawnmowers, also having a blade helps. 😊
Yes. And great observation on my show and tell mower 👍
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This is mine it Will run the battery down
I own a Tiguan MK2 since 2016, 1.4 TSI 110 kW, Comfortline. Just changed the timing belt at 130,000 km. Petty annoying problems that I got. (1) EPC switch ON for no reason when I am idling in a traffic jam (15 times - need to switch off engine and restart). (2) Fuel cover not working well (need remote to open it - Actuator issue). (3) All 4 bass speakers broken (bought on the internet to replace). Infotainment system crashes at start (20 times - need to switch off and restart engine). Leakage in Air Cond system (Valve for refrigerant changed). The positives. (1) Fast DSG gearbox (Much much better than CVT). (2) Powerful engine with great torque and very stable on the road. Maintenance and running costs. (1) Changed gearbox oil twice - very expensive. (2) Timing belt replacement costs very high (3) Expensive brake pads. Not fuel efficient when you go faster than 80 km/hr (10 -12 km/lt) Future. I shall replace it with an EV - Much faster response and acceleration.
Sounds like you picked up a lemon 🍋. I'm very sorry to hear about the issues. It sounds like I may have been lucky but I very much enjoy our Tiguan!
Just a thought, have you replaced the battery or had it tested? Modern vehicles are fussy with battery voltage and type!
Lol!
Quadrajet is probably the best carb you could get for most aplications .. .as long as some moron who dont know how things work .hasent fixed it .
Thats a great idea, mine runs great but after a month I need to use spray start to get the fuel to the carb. I tried an electric pump and it started great but It would often overcome the float needle and flood the carb making it a fire hazard.
It surely works either way, but the throttle shaft bushings will last longer if the return springs are attached to the throttle arm on the same side as the cable. Running from the arm forward to an anchor point. Shaft has a high side load the current way..bushings will wear, become a slight air leak, making idle erratic. Or, maybe it will never matter.
About texts. Maybe you did not allow access to sms while you did bluetthoth pairing, check it. I wont believe it does not support sms.
Had a 1992 ford ranger the idler pulley never was grease
If the cam gear and the auto decompression have plastic parts......it will fail/melt if you don't have exactly the right mix or vary the mix different from the manufacturer's specs. And if the replacement part is all metal, you should just buy that, put it in, and save yourself some grief in the future.
🤣 took long enough for video 🤣 and Rick should have used a very thin skin coat of gasket maker between the gaskets lol, and 1300 + rpm idle yikes and btw Mr Ricky you should be saying always read the instructions 🤣🤣 lol btw hope u been enjoying the pics lol it's Monday and start of 100 degree heat wave woke up to pop up heat thunderstorm ugh gotta go get white paint n primer for above windshield time to go dancing in the rain later
I like the way you figure things out and manufacture /alter etc to make things work. I was laughing because I am the same way. I was a mobile truck mechanic for years and when it's only yourself in the middle of nowhere with a flashlight it's amazing what you can come up with. Great video! I've bought two Chinese carbs...one for an old 250 quadrunner and it ran great right out of the box. So I tried another one for an older KLF 300 and it was not so good. Glad this one worked for you.
I’ve got a 40$ 2 barrel works great
I have a 2016 Golf Sportwagen, and I installed a wireless phone adapter for CarPlay. Works the same as if you plug it in. Texts pop up and you can respond via voice.
great job on the video brother ! it really helps when u didnt skip and steps in the process
Where did you get your primmer ball?
I picked up my from my local boat dealer. I thick I added a link in the description box for one on Amazon
FYI 2009 Subaru Forester was the year to avoid Every car make has the good and bad years. Best to research before buying new or used
I agree with the research. It's still going strong!
It’s all good man, we’ve all turned the bolt the wrong way at one point in time lol
Hello, Are you interested in testing our products? We would like to invite you to test the Full Windshield for your 2007 Yamaha Rhino 660
Yes I would be! Email me the details at thmrepairs@gmail.com please
I have one of these but the bearing case that holds the axle is literally torn in two. I cannot find a replacement anywhere. It is a chain drive and not a shaft. If you know where to find one please let me know.....new subscriber here...
Thank you for the support! I'll keep my eyes open for available parts...
@@thehonestmechanic Thank you. All I need is the bearing case. I am getting to the point where I am going to try and cast it myself . It has literally been 4 years since I found the three wheeler and I have only seen one on eBay and someone bought it before I did.
Much better design than the Sthil consaw
lol there’s no adjustments from manufacturing but if adjust toe camber can move lol even though you didn’t “adjust it” you only physically did toe. It still can move and fall into spec sometimes.
IT WILL SOON RUIN YOUR VEHICLE
hurry up will ya 😂😂looks shiiiiiney 🤣🤣
I had the same machine as a teen in the mid 90s.....thing was a tank and never gave me any issues....I also had a blue moto 4 around the same year before I upgraded to a Blaster then a Warrior....I loved my Yamahas....I had the yellow tri moto until like 05 and it still ran the day i sold it
That's awesome! My dad had a Warrior and he still talks about it today! Yamaha has made and continues to make good stuff.
My son has an 85 that he saved from the scrap yard
they stopped making them because of lawsuits. they can be dangerous in the wrong hands. easy to roll over a lot of deaths
I just replaced the carb & fuel pump on mine. Now when it cranks it idles WAY high. Any tips on how to adjust the throttle or carb on a Rhino?
The choke cable could be stuck as you saw in the video or your idle is set too high. There is a thumb screw on the side of the carb for making that adjustment
@@thehonestmechanic I’ll try it out. Thanks for the tip.
I have a89 27 ft coachmen ln dry storage last 24 years 18,000 miles Honda generator good tires would consider selling will send pictures upon request 😊
Where are you located?
30 minutes in. These machines shouldnt run without a battery it will fry the bulbs and the rectifier worse case itll fry the stator. These machines when running the charge needs to go somewhere and that somewhere is a battery
Thanks for the info! Everything is now running including the electric starter. It was a bad contact at the button
That's is the most rare 1985 Yamaha ytm200ern this is a one year made machine 1985 only. Has the full package shaft drive 5 speed auto manual transmission racks front and rear and what makes it so special is the reverse and the electric start!! The one and only Yamaha with the full package this is a work horse!!
New aftermarket muffler on Amazon $40, new oem muffler $300-$500.
OEM is expensive. I am curious about the aftermarket quality
Thanks
Cracked the C-5 in my neck, crashing a Honda ATC 3 wheeler, luckily no paralysis.
Lucky for sure!!!
would love to see a wiring video, but I get that its a pain in the butt haha! Love the wrench key starting, my buddies go-cart had to be started the same way!
Does your throttle hurt your thumb after a while? Mine does and I don’t know what to do to fix it
Some add a thumb extension to the throttle. If used properly, I think they are ok but because of the extra length, they can be dangerous.
@@thehonestmechanicyeah, that’s what I’m worried about. Might try it though. Have you had any issues with cramping?
On very long rides yes. After a while, you build thumb strength 💪!!
And ur most likely have to replace the starter switch which happens alot on the older bikes, the slide contacts wear out over time, and I thought it sounded like rewind at beginning of video, on the big reds they were notorious for the springs letting go or stretching over time.
It was a stater button issue. Cleaned the contacts and it works
Plugging an over flow tube is never a good option that usually means a float issue
Agreed. Time will tell
My God brings back memories of my big red which I used for the local emergency radio service in Kirkland lake, had so much fun ridding it and never ever rolled her but then I had a great driving instructor and teacher / head master mechanic Danny Charlton !
Weld a washer to race and use a Inner Blind Hole Bearing Puller Set Internal Remover Slide Hammer. Works and you don't mar up the swing arm. Puller is cheap.