This was nice to sit while I'm doing coffee and getting ready to head out after the coffee is done. I figure by now you've already got it together and running but I'll be waiting for part 2!
There were two main issues with this one...Part 2 will reveal them. I think I'm going to keep this generator as my main backup power supply. It has more output than the little Champion generator I currently have (5000 vs 3000 watts). It's amazing how much damage old gas can do to a small engine. This one was really gummed up and the gas in the tank smelled like old paint brushes. I use a gas stabilizer in all my equipment. It is cheap insurance against this sort of thing. I add a healthy dose of it to a low level of gas in the tank then run the engine for 15 minutes, shutting off the gas to stop the engine, Then I drain out both the tank and carburetor. This way I know that the last fuel through the system was laden with stabilizer.
It’s definitely all about the challenge for you Brother 😂 It ended up looking so much better than when you first bought it. Should be interesting to see if it will run, I’m confident you will get ‘er done! 👊🏻👍🏻
I believe that most small engines that act up have been neglected in some way and aren't often broken but are instead gummed up or in need of service. I think this one has a chance. Thanks for stopping by, Doug. Enjoy your weekend. I hope the shoulder is on the mend!
How's she goin'? This looks like it will be a nice generator. In kind of rough shape to start with but after you did your magic on it cleaning the carb and slip rings, I'm sure it will start. Not a bad pickup for $100!!! Take care!!
Thanks. I've always been interested in a lot of different things...sometimes (most times) I have several projects on the go at once, and a whole lot of things on my workbench or in my shed waiting for time to get done. A couple of years ago someone suggested that I should start a UA-cam channel and share some of my ideas and methods, so here are the results. So far, it's been a lot of fun. Thanks again for the encouraging comment!
Old petrol is almost always the cause of no start conditions after long storage. This generator was stored for several years without running the carburetor dry and draining the tank. Simple maintenance can keep a small engine working well for years, but most of us neglect these simple tasks. Maybe this one will run again!
A good scrub starts at the feet moves up past all the delicate parts and ends with the top, with special attention paid to cleaning behind the ears. This generator should run…and it’ll smell good too. All the best Marc, je vous souhait une bon fin semaine . A la prochaine.
at 13:10 does the tiny wire (lets say is .014 diameter) go all the way thru the air jet completely or just up to the 2 cross holes? Thank you very much.....Dean
Yep, that little wire (I used a bristle of a wire brush) goes all the way through. It is open on the other end and the tiny orifice where I insert the bristle is the one that was plugged.
I've got the same generator. When I tried taking that pin out of the float, I ended up breaking the ear off cause the pin was seized up. So I got the replacement carburetor and installed it. Now generator won't start unless you shoot starter fluid and then switch choke to run. It continues to run but does surge some. If you hook any load to it the generator cuts off immediately. I have no idea what to do with a generator that cuts off at load application and i dont know how to adjust the carburetor if that has anything to do with it.
If an engine needs the choke on to run, it is starving for fuel. Check for float level, air leaks at gaskets and if necessary, replace the "new" carburetor with another. Sometimes they are defective right out of the box (especially the cheap ones). Good luck.
It’s definitely all about the challenge for you Brother 😂 It ended up looking so much better than when you first bought it. Should be interesting to see if it will run, I’m confident you will get ‘er done! 👊🏻👍🏻
This was nice to sit while I'm doing coffee and getting ready to head out after the coffee is done. I figure by now you've already got it together and running but I'll be waiting for part 2!
There were two main issues with this one...Part 2 will reveal them. I think I'm going to keep this generator as my main backup power supply. It has more output than the little Champion generator I currently have (5000 vs 3000 watts). It's amazing how much damage old gas can do to a small engine. This one was really gummed up and the gas in the tank smelled like old paint brushes. I use a gas stabilizer in all my equipment. It is cheap insurance against this sort of thing. I add a healthy dose of it to a low level of gas in the tank then run the engine for 15 minutes, shutting off the gas to stop the engine, Then I drain out both the tank and carburetor. This way I know that the last fuel through the system was laden with stabilizer.
It’s definitely all about the challenge for you Brother 😂 It ended up looking so much better than when you first bought it. Should be interesting to see if it will run, I’m confident you will get ‘er done! 👊🏻👍🏻
I believe that most small engines that act up have been neglected in some way and aren't often broken but are instead gummed up or in need of service. I think this one has a chance. Thanks for stopping by, Doug. Enjoy your weekend. I hope the shoulder is on the mend!
How's she goin'? This looks like it will be a nice generator. In kind of rough shape to start with but after you did your magic on it cleaning the carb and slip rings, I'm sure it will start. Not a bad pickup for $100!!! Take care!!
I've checked out several of your videos you are a talented man
Thanks. I've always been interested in a lot of different things...sometimes (most times) I have several projects on the go at once, and a whole lot of things on my workbench or in my shed waiting for time to get done. A couple of years ago someone suggested that I should start a UA-cam channel and share some of my ideas and methods, so here are the results. So far, it's been a lot of fun. Thanks again for the encouraging comment!
@@EverydayProjects sweet, well you keep posting and I'll keep watching
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Great job on the generator. I am sure it will start with fresh fuel now that you have cleaned the carb. I was surprised how tight that float pin was
Old petrol is almost always the cause of no start conditions after long storage. This generator was stored for several years without running the carburetor dry and draining the tank. Simple maintenance can keep a small engine working well for years, but most of us neglect these simple tasks. Maybe this one will run again!
excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to show this tedious repair! :)
Thanks !
I like how you don't forget to clean behind the ears😂It'll run👍
See ya Craig✌
A good scrub starts at the feet moves up past all the delicate parts and ends with the top, with special attention paid to cleaning behind the ears. This generator should run…and it’ll smell good too. All the best Marc, je vous souhait une bon fin semaine . A la prochaine.
Amazing what a clean up will and can do✔️💯💪🏽
Thanks, Ronaldo. When part 2 comes out check it out…maybe this thing will run. At least it’ll be clean haha
at 13:10 does the tiny wire (lets say is .014 diameter) go all the way thru the air jet completely or just up to the 2 cross holes?
Thank you very much.....Dean
Yep, that little wire (I used a bristle of a wire brush) goes all the way through. It is open on the other end and the tiny orifice where I insert the bristle is the one that was plugged.
I've got the same generator. When I tried taking that pin out of the float, I ended up breaking the ear off cause the pin was seized up. So I got the replacement carburetor and installed it. Now generator won't start unless you shoot starter fluid and then switch choke to run. It continues to run but does surge some. If you hook any load to it the generator cuts off immediately. I have no idea what to do with a generator that cuts off at load application and i dont know how to adjust the carburetor if that has anything to do with it.
If an engine needs the choke on to run, it is starving for fuel. Check for float level, air leaks at gaskets and if necessary, replace the "new" carburetor with another. Sometimes they are defective right out of the box (especially the cheap ones). Good luck.
It’s definitely all about the challenge for you Brother 😂 It ended up looking so much better than when you first bought it. Should be interesting to see if it will run, I’m confident you will get ‘er done! 👊🏻👍🏻