Cheap blower fix that stopped while being used
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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Thanks for watching. This cheap Weedeater brand blower stopped working while being used and unfortunately it wouldn't start again. The problem was not good news which requires us to disassemble most of the blower.
Finally a non carburetor fix problem
it happens from time to time with my videos.
I love the Weedeater Featherlite blowers and trimmers because they're so light. They don't seem to make them anymore. It's usually the carburetor and fuel lines that causes problems. With the curved shaft trimmers, the bushing at the trimmer head gets hot and the engine stalls.
that makes sense and yes, I like them for how light they are as well.
I think that to determine if something isn't worth fixing it depends on the situation. I have an industrial vanguard v twin that had several problems and was going to cost about 2k to fix. A brand new engine cost about $1500. To most it would make more sense to replace it but the new one would take a week to get there and I would lose about 2k a day in revenue. So it was worth just fixing the problem. Not everyone is making $ tho.
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@@snoopysrc it's long gone already
Your spare parts saved the day again. Thanks for sharing!
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@Ashurii lol.. I'm pretty weak sauce compared to those guys.
Awesome fix. If it’s something as simple as a part swap that’s fairly cheap I think it’s worth fixing. If the part cost more than the whole engine than not worth it.
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@Ashurii Im not sure where you are buying your coils but they sell decent coils on amazon for less than $20. As far as labor im not adding a labor cost bc i would try and fix the issue myself since thats kind of the point of the videos is to help people tear apart and fix the issue them self. $20 dollar fix well worth the time rather than spending $200 on a new blower. for a home owner that mows once a week i would spend the $20.
Great video and i love your videos. Older models might not be worth taking to a shop but if you put it on the curb someone will pick it up and save it from the landfill
You're absolutely correct about that. I've saved too many to count. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Very helpful. I have the same leaf blower, but rarely use it having switched to a Ryobi 18 volt blower.
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@Ashurii I haven't needed to look at any battery powered equipment yet. But instead of saying "it's the carb" I'll be saying "it's the battery "
of course they are worth fixing and always good for people who are beginners at small engine repairs and not junk
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@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE no worries mate i,d fix one of these up no worries no dramas
I thank their worth fixing I by old weed eaters and blowers and lawnmore and resale them for a profit most are usually cheap to fix I buy al brands and most have more time than parts
very nice Jerry Reed.
It wouldn't surprise me if they were as good as a Stihl leaf blower,etc !
lol.. thanks Russell Booth
Anything is worth fixing, depending on time and price of parts obviously.. But sometimes still cheaper than new and will last longer than some new equipment.. Weigh your options.. Some people love getting new stuff. I like old and new. But with both, you have to take care of... 🙂
yes you are correct.
As long as it gets the job done I don't care what brand it is. Especially when it's free.
very well said
The older weedeater brand machines are worth fixing. Especially if you have the parts needed on hand.
I've got plenty as long as they aren't the same parts. Thanks for the comment Alan Marshall for the comment I appreciate it.
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I do the fran lab thing with screws in plastic threads.
Its a habit now, and I end up doing it with ALL screws. Even F connectors!
nice
Coil replacement repairs can be costly. they may be worth it if the equipment is relatively expensive or over 120 new otherwise depending on the price of the coil not sure if it's worth it. i did replace one on troy-bilt just for heck of it.I've noticed they seem to burn out more frequent on key start / drill start equipment.
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. Haven't had to do a troybilt yet. Mainly weedeater and lawnboys.
I think a unit's worth is more how much it's used and what it would cost to replace!
Thats a good point
Everything is worth repairing in my book as that has been my life's journey in another scope but being I have been using battery operated lawn equipment with exception to the lawn mower for years. I think most even professionals are moving past gas powered devices. If it was in front of me I would repair it; maybe not for it's worth but for the fun of it. 🌐
I don't have a problem with battery either, I just know that they will not last like gas stuff, due to battery degradation.
If it'll run it's worth fixing if it isn't wrecked. Blessings.
There’s always a time and place for power tools v. hand tools. Finesse and accuracy ought to be your guidance
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They are worth fixing in my opinion
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It beats a broom so yes worth fixing if not to expensive any way
when you put it that way, I completely agree.
Yes they are sometimes !!!!
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I dont think that it is ever the brand I think it is a good machine if you take care of it. I know because mine are old and run good.
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I have been enjoying your videos. Fixing a Weedeater would depend on the situation. My question to you is, are you up in Canada, because your 2 stroke fuel has a lot more color than mine?
No I'm in the US. I mix my fuel about 39:1 so there's a bit more color in it.
We used to have this blower until the engine got seized. My dad threw it out then got a husky 125B and it runs great. I have no clue of the cause of the engine be seized but I was to dumb to know.
dang, hopefully you got your money of out if that blower, thank you Matthew does stuff.
Omg thank god I found this video, I have a sears best craftsman blower same design as this one. Unfortunately when I got into tinkering I broke then compression ring and ruined it I place a new ring but now it doesn’t run. I’ve tried everything, it turns over but unfortunately pull rope spring jumped out when I was disassembling it and now doesn’t return properly. Carbs been cleaned out I assume it’s a tuning issue however there’s only one dial that goes 3/4 turns in any direction. Fueling system works with the primer bulb. Any ideas?
sure, get a compression reading first, and let me know what it says.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yea gets a great compression reading didn’t use the pull string instead used a drill, got ~95 psi so I believe the compression readings show the engine being pretty healthy. Other variables are the spark plug was gapped to 0.030 of an inch and is clean, also used a spark checker and it glows with a great aura.
gotcha, I'm still a little concerned with only a ~95 psi reading but it's as good as it's going to get. Have you tried putting fuel into the spark plug opening and then tried starting it?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yessir only problem is it has a hard time staying on, I’ve also “primed” the carb with fuèl and still it will turn over for a few seconds and than die
gotcha it's time to replace the carb then.
I love my weedeater brand equipment I have the exact same blower I also have do you happen to have the same weedeater that I have the same weedeater brand and I use only two stroke equipment my mower season two stroke
I really like weedeater brand. Do simple and easy. Thanks for the comment
nice job
Thank you Randy Scott.
I dislike the amount of times it took to start this blower. I've heard that there were design flaws that contributed to this including the lack of revolutions on the magneto as well as recoil mechanics. I also wonder if dumping some Startron fuel tank and engine cleaner would have improved performance. There's no reason why this blower should not start on a first pull given the newer carburetor and confirmed spark. Is it excessive sludge caked on the engine walls? 🤔 The more I dabble on these machines the more questions I have.
unfortunately that's how this type of carb works. you have to pull to get fuel out of it, to get it start and stay running.
Of course it’s worth fixing
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Amazing 😍
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In Germany WD40 is not as much foam as in this video, is it another "recipe"?
Yes it's a special one that foams so it doesn't run away from where you are spraying it. We have the regular version here too. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thanks
@Ashurii thanks, sometimes I use Caramba too
Ashurii Blaster stinks (smell wise) and I don't like how it feels on my hand when you have to touch something covered in it.
I have a Leaf blower
Poulan BVM200 Stoped working after 3 years of use so I kept it I purchased a new carb and it worked for a 3-4 few days then stoped again I open the carb I put in I noticed the round rubber piece inside the prime bulb was broken, so for 12.00 buck more I order another carb kit and installed it and wont work. Spark plug is sparking well fuel lines and filters have been changed, it has fresh gas, the carb primes gas well gasket between carb and plastic manifold are in place as well. I checked the screws on the piston head all are nice and tight, but the darn thing wont start. Any suggestions?
Yes instead of rebuilding the carb I would suggest replacing it instead. When you order it make sure it comes with and adjustment tool. After reinstalling it you might have to make some adjustments to the carb to either get to run or start because they only come with a base tune on it. Have you done a compression test on the engine yet?
INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE yes when I purchased it it came with a carb adjustment tool so should I move the adjustment screws from Zero to a 1.5 turn for H&L? Right now the new carb has the factory settings.
@@chuyalmaraz578 no leave them at their presets you'll be adjusting them from there.
INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE thank you for your replies, It won’t start at all what else could it be?
Also I put gas directly to the carb like you did in your video but nothing
are all coils the same? would a coil from a weed eater fit on a echo leaf blower?
i only swap coils from the same brand, i've never crossed brands.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE ok thank you
@@manuelmaldonado4951 no problem
That blower got lucky that you had another coil.to put back.no need to fix cheap.stuff buy the great stuff the first time
You are absolutely correct. Buy good from the start.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE how true that is
stupid stihl lolololol weedeater anyday
Fix it if you have mechanical ability
sure
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hey , the weed eater brand gas blower cost 60$ new used value in working condition is between 25-45 dollors meening the hold there value better than any other brand on the market , where a stihl cost 400$ and resale value is only 80- 150 $ saying this they dont hold there value at all...at least do the math cause numbers dont lie
I don't know where I can find a new Weedeater brand blower for 60