Free Homelite Vac Attack Leaf Blower - Not What You Think It Is!

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  • Free Homelite Vac Attack Leaf Blower - Not What You Think It Was!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 109

  • @garyalensr
    @garyalensr Рік тому +4

    The only good thing about having to wake up on Friday mornings is seeing a notification that you put up a new video. Homelites get a bad rap because people just don't have the knowledge on how to take care of 2 strokes. Me personally, I don't mind them. They are super affordable and as long as you do the basic maintenance they'll last. This video show that. Great job as always Don. Hope you and your family have a great weekend

  • @xz4wkd
    @xz4wkd Рік тому +2

    Would’ve miss this all day long. Great job finding the root cause

  • @justincase2281
    @justincase2281 Рік тому +1

    Good job diagnosing the problem. You're a good mechanic.
    Just one criticism. Not even really a criticism, more like a suggestion. You shouldn't run machines in your shop, particularly two strokes because of the oil in the exhaust, and particularly one like this that was blocked up. Insects, as well as vermin, can plug things up with EXCREMENT. It gets into the air, you breathe it and potentially get REALLY sick. Be careful. We want you around for awhile! 👍
    Be well.

  • @hflora1049
    @hflora1049 Рік тому +1

    I’ve come across this same thing a few times 10:15 . Here in Texas you have to look if the machine has been setting in a tool shed for any length of time.

  • @richardybanez9052
    @richardybanez9052 Рік тому +2

    😂😂😂😂 Another Day At The Office ...4 The Master.Thank You Donyboy.U Rock.Richard.

  • @richardwernst
    @richardwernst Рік тому +3

    Amazing! I have virtually no experience with 2 stroke engines except some outboards, and seeing that that insect dirt plug stopped it from running was fantastic to learn!

  • @barrybebenek8691
    @barrybebenek8691 Рік тому +4

    Perfect timing for a free blower; right in time for leaf-season here in Ontario. 😁👍🏼 Nice work. Thanx.

  • @pwleppa
    @pwleppa Рік тому +4

    You always manage to teach us something - thank you Dony.

  • @tnbspotter5360
    @tnbspotter5360 8 місяців тому

    I had a homelite like this. It gave me starting problems around year three and got progressively worse until about year ten, where it wouldn't ever start. Replaced it with an Echo that's been reliable for nine years. After watching this video, maybe I'll take a crack at repairing the old homelite.

  • @highlander49ca
    @highlander49ca Рік тому +3

    Tks Dony, another very informative video

  • @bazza1041
    @bazza1041 Рік тому +1

    with my leaf blower it was the fuel lines from tank to carb had burnt through. So repaced with better ones and no more problems

  • @zachsgarage4714
    @zachsgarage4714 Рік тому +3

    Had that happened to me while I was working in a small engine shop, it was on an older craftsman brush cutter, same thing, mud dauber had built its nest in the exhaust port preventing the engine from running.

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 11 місяців тому

      We have 2 lakes near by and I get lots of repairs from them, it’s common to find a completely stopped up muffler, lake people I remove muffler first

  • @marcusdoolette1547
    @marcusdoolette1547 Рік тому

    Yep saw that episode. Amazing that something so small can cause a plane to crash.

  • @byronwoolfrey1039
    @byronwoolfrey1039 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Don, i was surprised you didn't try putting a little gas directly into the cylinder when you had the plug out, works for me many times.......ofcourse that is just when it is dried out, not with a plugged muffler.

  • @elcheapo5302
    @elcheapo5302 Рік тому

    I've never seen that before. But I have experienced the clogged pitot tube after parking a plane in the Caribbean for a few days without covers on it.

  • @Francisco-sx7th
    @Francisco-sx7th Рік тому +8

    Very helpful, who could imagine such issue because of a tiny nest...?

    • @blackenedmagic888
      @blackenedmagic888 Рік тому +1

      It's along the same idea as having a plugged spark arrestor screen.

    • @Francisco-sx7th
      @Francisco-sx7th Рік тому

      ​ @blackenedmagic888 the reason why I like watching at that kind of video, you always learn something unexpected

  • @ainodekam3785
    @ainodekam3785 Рік тому +1

    I'ts the same motor witch homellite used on a small trimmer . Not so good products but if is a gift it's all right .

  • @trumpzilla4193
    @trumpzilla4193 Рік тому +1

    Another great class DonyBoy!

  • @famasmaster2000
    @famasmaster2000 Рік тому +2

    Wow, thats incredible Dony . I would have never even thought to look at that, great job !! 👏

  • @timmoore8036
    @timmoore8036 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Don! You always give out great information and your videos are a great help to many! Thanks for coming to work today!

  • @wtfbuddy1
    @wtfbuddy1 Рік тому

    Had the same problem on my outboard with the water outlet for the cooling, damn sand flies making a nest. Cheers

  • @YukonHawk1
    @YukonHawk1 Рік тому +1

    Great information. Thank you.

  • @williamalbright8878
    @williamalbright8878 Рік тому

    I have a older model and it has the same muffler and I exhaust it away from the intake runs so much better

  • @BrucesShop
    @BrucesShop Рік тому

    That was fun Don. Watching someone else work on a 2 stroke. 🙂

  • @mrkttrdr2919
    @mrkttrdr2919 Рік тому

    valuable lesson on what to look for, thanks for posting, have a great weekend

  • @willf5768
    @willf5768 Рік тому

    I've got one of these that just won't die I've had it for 13 years it always starts it's a craftsman model I do always at te end of the summer before putting it and all my gas powered equipment away for the winter dump out the fuel and run the dry and they always start in the spring.

  • @Rocky32onyx
    @Rocky32onyx Рік тому

    Another great video. Homelites are basically throw aways. Hate to use that term. Even when you get them running correctly they don't seem to after very long.

  • @jaydenmclaughlin-iskorn
    @jaydenmclaughlin-iskorn Рік тому

    thanks man you really helps me with my problems

  • @a300guy
    @a300guy Рік тому +3

    Great video!👍🏻

  • @Mechanicturfgear
    @Mechanicturfgear Рік тому +2

    Diaphragms probably a little stiff from sitting . My ms170 does the same but after 5 minutes runs like a champ 👍great video

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 11 місяців тому

      I fill tank with atf fluid after I empty it and pump it thru the carb
      Just drain good, pump gas mix thru carb and it’s good to go until end of season

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 11 місяців тому

      Can use 2cly oil also

  • @stigmartinrnning6751
    @stigmartinrnning6751 Рік тому +1

    Easy fix. I would never have looked in the exaust pipe 😂😂

  • @robertwilliams6288
    @robertwilliams6288 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Don nice find would not have thought about that tube on the muffler always learn something from your videos. 👍

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 7 місяців тому

    I wasn't expecting that wow I'll have to keep an eye that THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

  • @KensSmallEngineRepair
    @KensSmallEngineRepair Рік тому +1

    Not many would think to check that, nice job Don!

  • @dfields9511
    @dfields9511 Рік тому +1

    I have this same blower that someone gave me. I ended up putting a new carb on it and then it worked. A little later discovered that it was back with the running problem it had. Then found that carb needed adjustment . It was one of those that has hidden adjustment screws and just needed to remove plastics cap to access the screw.
    Great vid here

  • @100vg
    @100vg Рік тому

    Whodda thunk it would be an insect mud nest in the muffler? Your experience proves effective in troubleshooting again. It's great to know of more things to check. Great video, Don. Thanks

  • @Colt3854
    @Colt3854 Рік тому +1

    My Honda weed trimmer had the same problem. Pulled it apart a few times before solving the clogged muffler prolem. Great tip Don. Ìt can be a real head ache finding the solution if you dont follow the problem solving proceedure.

  • @clintstevenson1214
    @clintstevenson1214 Рік тому

    another flawless diagnosis! Thanks for sharing.

  • @PatHiggins-Mayo
    @PatHiggins-Mayo Рік тому

    Great information and very thorough 👍

  • @steveriggenbach90
    @steveriggenbach90 Рік тому

    Great find. Amazing the smallest of details can make the biggest differences

  • @Morkvonork
    @Morkvonork Рік тому +1

    I thought of this airplane Insect thing too. I think they had to put some covers on the pietot tubes and forgot to take them off though. It could be another aircrash investigation too.

  • @paulfroese1469
    @paulfroese1469 Рік тому

    I ran across that problem on a troy built roto tiller. Mud dobbers will do a number on machines of all types if they set long.❤

  • @12wingwfetech
    @12wingwfetech Рік тому +1

    I seen that episode of air crashes

  • @henryreyes1597
    @henryreyes1597 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this video it was really helpful 👍

  • @charlesoverton
    @charlesoverton Рік тому

    Good lesson to learn. Thanks

  • @andrewsteele7663
    @andrewsteele7663 Рік тому

    Thanks Don, great to see a happy ending, I have had a similar experience with paper wasps, Cheers

  • @gillgetter3004
    @gillgetter3004 Рік тому

    Backed an old pickup into snow bank once and would barely run. I was checking everything and was scratching my head. A buddy walked into my garage and noticed the tailpipe plugged!! Dug it out and back to normal running!!

  • @bigteeist
    @bigteeist Рік тому

    Wow got to give this a try today when I get home from work didn't think 🤔 to look there for blockage thanks for the info ❤

  • @jw228w
    @jw228w Рік тому

    thanks so much for this video.appreciate you taking the time to show the breakdown and find the problem.learned a lot!
    John

  • @fixit4182
    @fixit4182 Рік тому

    Thanks little buddy

  • @rcf8367
    @rcf8367 Рік тому +1

    The bees just know! 🐝
    They’re tired of getting blown around. 😆

  • @deanmoore420
    @deanmoore420 Рік тому +1

    Good fix at least Homelite works👍

  • @mrclaus859
    @mrclaus859 Рік тому

    Thanks Dony fascinating

  • @AtomicFallout757
    @AtomicFallout757 Рік тому

    I bought a Homelite handheld blower similar to this 10 years ago for around $80 new. It has been quite the reliable blower for the money - the only catch being the half-adjustable (only idle) carburetor is difficult to get running correctly at high altitude where I live. I may be able to retrofit a fully adjustable carburetor to it later on to fix that problem though.

  • @Mudcat597
    @Mudcat597 Рік тому

    Nice! Thanks for sharing! 👍

  • @adampreston1516
    @adampreston1516 6 місяців тому

    Next time you inject fuel into the cylinder, put the fuel into it via the spark plug hole instead. It's much easier in my opinion.

  • @Hotdaddy536
    @Hotdaddy536 Рік тому

    It's called a dirt dauber..we have then in Georgia..bag your equipment after use..

  • @billsmith1770
    @billsmith1770 Рік тому +1

    i would've bet it would be the carb . nice catch d b .

  • @Jursaw
    @Jursaw Рік тому

    Haha that was a good find! I didnt think that was going to be the issue

  • @watermanone7567
    @watermanone7567 Рік тому

    Nice video Dony, Where do you purchase the Aspen 2 cycle fuel from? I can't locate it in my area. Thanks

  • @ackack1
    @ackack1 Рік тому

    Do you ever adjust those rotary carbs? I don't believe I have seen a video on that procedure. It's not easy like on cube style; the low needle is vertical & deep inside the housing & the high is on the side, also deeply recessed..

  • @neildudley5446
    @neildudley5446 Рік тому

    Good job, Donyboy73

  • @daneandkath
    @daneandkath Рік тому

    No better way to start the day , than the conquest of a 2 cycle tool!! 🤣🤣

  • @pyrog.c.c89
    @pyrog.c.c89 Рік тому

    Nice job.

  • @frankrizzo3915
    @frankrizzo3915 Рік тому

    That was crazy!

  • @adnacraigo6590
    @adnacraigo6590 Рік тому

    I saw that episode.

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb6327 11 місяців тому

    Who woulda thunkit? 😃 Good job.

  • @brianmcconnell7988
    @brianmcconnell7988 Місяць тому

    Great video Don i knew you would fig it out !

  • @Patrick4959
    @Patrick4959 Рік тому

    grouse save Donny mate and yep a very rare machine now for sure and luckily you can split the cylinder block on those ones compared to the short block version which is from the newer units in the green colored type which is semi welded together sadly but yeah still worth fixing from my view and cheers from Australia 🐨🐑🦘🌴🇦🇺 or the land down under to your area in Canada 🇨🇦 🍁Ontario and i hope your enjoy your Autumn/Fall🍂🍃 Season over there etc.

  • @moparscot9271
    @moparscot9271 Рік тому

    How does the air get in for the blower portion? That looked like a solid cover to me?

  • @lyndelllyon754
    @lyndelllyon754 Рік тому +1

    Awesome 👍

  • @mscir
    @mscir Рік тому

    I had a friend whose car had similar symptoms, it had a clogged catalytic converter.

  • @patricklucki5368
    @patricklucki5368 Рік тому

    Do you buy your fuel line in bulk and if you do where do you order it from.

  • @LawnboyR7070
    @LawnboyR7070 Рік тому

    Would it run without the muffler

  • @MichaelWallace-n7e
    @MichaelWallace-n7e 10 місяців тому

    How do you replace the throttle cable in this blower

  • @whatsyourmax223
    @whatsyourmax223 Рік тому +1

    Hit that like button 👍🌟👍

  • @louissparks2496
    @louissparks2496 5 місяців тому

    Who'd'a' thunk it. Those darn bugs get into everything around here, even the tell-tail on my outboard engine.

  • @bobbelsekwol
    @bobbelsekwol Рік тому

    Seems like all petrol equipment is backed off to run lean. Is this to pass emissions.

  • @michaelotoole1807
    @michaelotoole1807 Рік тому

    i thought it was bad to high rev a 2 stroke in a cold start. or is it just chainsaws?

  • @Rich2481
    @Rich2481 4 місяці тому

    Wish someone would replace the accelerator cable. That is my problem.

  • @Pete.Ty1
    @Pete.Ty1 Рік тому +2

    👍👍👍

  • @danielpadgett2831
    @danielpadgett2831 5 місяців тому

    Dony does homelite even make blowers or chainsaws anymore?

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 місяців тому +1

      Not sure.

    • @huryburly6025
      @huryburly6025 22 дні тому

      Hi my One doesn't have a primer and it can't suck the fuel up can I gravity feed?

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 Рік тому

    That looks like a dirt dobber nesr in the exhaust tube of the muffler that is like the exhaust screen being clogged up with to much carbon which is causing the compression to back lash

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz214 Рік тому +1

    a mouse dedced to make a nest in my exaust muffler on my Honda... 😂

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig Рік тому

    Mud Dauber Wasps & mice cause more mechanical damage to outdoor ICE (internal combustion engine) equipment do to operators not inspecting their engines prior to starting and running.

  • @robertwilliams3983
    @robertwilliams3983 Рік тому

    It's like COPD in humans, it has to be able to exhale as well as inhale.

  • @TSGEnt
    @TSGEnt Рік тому

    Those dog gone mud wasps! Great fix!
    I've been struggling with my lawn tractor. I'm going to check the muffler next! Here's that's happening. Your input would be appreciated. ua-cam.com/video/qUokyB2TIv4/v-deo.html

  • @robertb7254
    @robertb7254 Рік тому

    Can I ship a Honda GX -160. to you?

  • @randi740
    @randi740 Рік тому

    Dony, is it because theres no money in fixing them?

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  Рік тому

      Yes I don't take them in as repairs because seldom is it an easy fix like this one and it's hard to charge my time for these!

  • @nelsonsr.jenking725
    @nelsonsr.jenking725 Рік тому

    I wouldn't try sucking with a Homelite, they have plastic fans that break the fins when anything hard gets picked up . Ask me how i know !!!

  • @canoetipper019
    @canoetipper019 Рік тому

    Mason Bee??

  • @CraigArndt
    @CraigArndt 11 місяців тому

    Mud daubers get into the strangest places.

  • @Kyle-bb9zp
    @Kyle-bb9zp 6 місяців тому

    Sell it some body would buy it

  • @randyrejer4219
    @randyrejer4219 Рік тому +1

    Mason bee

  • @frankmcgorman962
    @frankmcgorman962 Рік тому

    Mud dauber. Just like jamming a potato in a car exhaust pipe.

  • @martindesmarais7158
    @martindesmarais7158 Рік тому

    Looks very heavy n big for what it is :(

  • @breannaoliver6316
    @breannaoliver6316 Рік тому

    Donyboy73. Excelente video,sobre Todo que tienes paciencia!! Salu2

  • @jjyemg2397
    @jjyemg2397 Рік тому

    mud dauber

  • @bleore
    @bleore Рік тому

    Just say no to two-stroke engines unless Dony's around. They're not worth the aggravation.