I never understand why customer’s lie. I say this all the time on the channel. “The Machine will set the truth free”. 2x in the past few years I’ve been so roused up, I said something to them 🤣 Great fix as always! Repairs like this come down sheer knowledge and experience! You know these things inside and out! 🇺🇸🔧🤙🏻🦅
"Somebody has been a meddling." First hint something was up with the intake was the high tension wire holder not on top but on the bottom. Then when you took the intake off seeing that dimple on the top portion of the gasket kind of gave it away. Good find.
I remember not hooking up the impulse line when i rebuilt a stihl MS290. They came and picked it up and then i remembered 2 days later that i forgot to hook it up
Now I can't believe Jeremy got stumped, you telling a fib. Well maybe you were stumped for 10 seconds. Lol Good one my friend careful visual inspection saves the day.
I'm not ashamed to say I know what this sounds like. I rebuilt an MS250. Guess what I forgot to hook up on the saw? If you guessed the impulse line going from the shortblock to the rear handle assembly... You're right, that's indeed what I forgot. Ran on idle but it died on full throttle.
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Never forgot to hook it up after though. Slapped a new engine shortblock in it, a new carb and it runs as it should. Rescued it from the eBay junkyard.
When I worked at a small engine shop years ago, and a customer walked in and said they'd tried to fix it the owner would always tell them "go buy a new one, his shop was no abortion clinic" 😆 lol
Repairs that a customer monkeyed around with are really hard to fix unless you work on that same piece of equipment everyday. So how much are you going to bill for that one, I'm sure you have at least an hour into figuring that out.
Great tip buddy. I found a similar problem once on a honda carb the gasket was put on incorrectly. Easy to do if you don't pay close attention. Who do you think is making the best trimmers know a days.
I have a question about oil that I hope someone can help me with. I was at tractor supply looking at their in-house oil. Their SAE 30 oil that was in the small engine section was $24 per gallon and I believe it said it was for small engines. Their SAE 30 oil that was in the general oil section and said it was for automobiles was $10 per gallon. From what I understand about the SAE ratings I didn't think there would be a difference in the oil but apparently there is. Does anyone know the difference and should I definitely not use the one labeled for autos in my Briggs and Stratton engine? Thanks.
Auto oil has had the protective zinc compounds, I think zinc phosphate, removed by EPA direction for emissions compliance in cars. In small engine oil, the zinc compounds are still there and provide better lubrication protection in hard working, high operating RPM’s of small engines. That’s what I’ve been told, have not researched the details for myself.
@@1anthonybrowning Tractor Supply is claiming that their 30W automotive oil has zinc in it as well as other compounds. Per their info; "The zinc content ranges between 975-1150 ppm."
@@bushmaster2936 like I said, that’s what I’ve been told, I have not researched the details for myself. So, I guess do your own research and make the best decision for you.
Hey Mr. Medic this is where the true mechanics stand out. We pickup the little things. Excellent video as always.
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I hate it when the impulse hole gets blocked !! 😡
I never understand why customer’s lie. I say this all the time on the channel. “The Machine will set the truth free”. 2x in the past few years I’ve been so roused up, I said something to them 🤣
Great fix as always! Repairs like this come down sheer knowledge and experience! You know these things inside and out! 🇺🇸🔧🤙🏻🦅
Now that was a great fix most people would had never seen thst
Someone screwed that one up! Good catch!
You are the King - that would have taken me a month to diagnose
"Somebody has been a meddling." First hint something was up with the intake was the high tension wire holder not on top but on the bottom. Then when you took the intake off seeing that dimple on the top portion of the gasket kind of gave it away. Good find.
I'll still give you a 👍
I remember not hooking up the impulse line when i rebuilt a stihl MS290. They came and picked it up and then i remembered 2 days later that i forgot to hook it up
Your advice is awesome!
Great job
Mechanic: that piece of equipment is idiot-proof.
Idiot customer: Hold my beer.
Now I can't believe Jeremy got stumped, you telling a fib. Well maybe you were stumped for 10 seconds. Lol Good one my friend careful visual inspection saves the day.
Great catch.
great find man.
Looks like the fiddle fairy's have been messing with it mate
Great catch bud.
Always good
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Great catch, that would have driven me mad!
Nice catch
I'm not ashamed to say I know what this sounds like. I rebuilt an MS250. Guess what I forgot to hook up on the saw? If you guessed the impulse line going from the shortblock to the rear handle assembly... You're right, that's indeed what I forgot. Ran on idle but it died on full throttle.
Amen! Love stories like this
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Never forgot to hook it up after though. Slapped a new engine shortblock in it, a new carb and it runs as it should. Rescued it from the eBay junkyard.
When I worked at a small engine shop years ago, and a customer walked in and said they'd tried to fix it the owner would always tell them "go buy a new one, his shop was no abortion clinic" 😆 lol
Nothing harder than fixing a previous repair attempt
Great bit of detective work mate ,well I’ll be ,old jimmy ,Aust
Torqued fasteners normally have that snap sound.
Another great tip. Is that a regular walk in customer shop where you work or do you have a bunch of corporate accounts?
Nice catch! 👍
Repairs that a customer monkeyed around with are really hard to fix unless you work on that same piece of equipment everyday. So how much are you going to bill for that one, I'm sure you have at least an hour into figuring that out.
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Great tip buddy. I found a similar problem once on a honda carb the gasket was put on incorrectly. Easy to do if you don't pay close attention. Who do you think is making the best trimmers know a days.
Like you said in another video pay attention when you disassemble something
Well now you have the sun of gun running right now
I have a question about oil that I hope someone can help me with. I was at tractor supply looking at their in-house oil. Their SAE 30 oil that was in the small engine section was $24 per gallon and I believe it said it was for small engines. Their SAE 30 oil that was in the general oil section and said it was for automobiles was $10 per gallon. From what I understand about the SAE ratings I didn't think there would be a difference in the oil but apparently there is. Does anyone know the difference and should I definitely not use the one labeled for autos in my Briggs and Stratton engine? Thanks.
Auto oil has had the protective zinc compounds, I think zinc phosphate, removed by EPA direction for emissions compliance in cars. In small engine oil, the zinc compounds are still there and provide better lubrication protection in hard working, high operating RPM’s of small engines. That’s what I’ve been told, have not researched the details for myself.
Yessir
My local Tractor Supply has API SB 30w Non-Detergent oil for small engines, as well as API SN 30w detergent oil which is meant for automotive use.
@@1anthonybrowning Tractor Supply is claiming that their 30W automotive oil has zinc in it as well as other compounds. Per their info; "The zinc content ranges between 975-1150 ppm."
@@bushmaster2936 like I said, that’s what I’ve been told, I have not researched the details for myself. So, I guess do your own research and make the best decision for you.
Easy to do gotta watch how it goes on
Looks like something I'd do . LOL
I'll be dang easy fix
Conclusion: if you make a little errors, you have big problems!!
I would like to think it was the customer and not a pro that did that.
Good video I was wondering if you see my comment and last week