Good video. I do the same, I’ll try cleaning the oem carb first. If I’m not happy with it I’ll replace with an after market unit. I’ve had pretty good luck using the after market carbs (usually use hipa as well) . Currently replacing the oem carb on a 26cc homelite weedwacker.
I agree that with Powermore engines, they already are "aftermarket". That said, on some older machines I go OEM. I have always had problems with AMZN no-name aftermarket parts. I feel Stens is a few cuts above those really cheap parts.
I've had problems with some no-name aftermarket carbs. I once bought 2 for an old commercial mower that didn't work and the 3rd finally was good enough. The cost difference between OEM and aftermarket may be based on the 80/20 rule: 80% of the cost is in the last 20%. In other words, there's more cost to get that last 20% quality improvement to guarantee performance. Otherwise I thought your points were well made, thanks.
Good points. We have become a society of consumerism and big business has been the driving force. As long as aftermarket is a fraction of the cost of OEM, there will be a market for it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Good video and here at EP we have had no issues using the Stens aftermarket carbs they seem to all be of good quality made by oem manufacturers. To bad they moved the warehouse from Brantford to Vaughan now you can not go down the street to pick up parts, or can you?
If it’s a walbro I rebuilt it, problem is it’s a 50/50 chance now to get a good one OEM will work every time and not be a hit or miss Yes it’s up to the them , I even show them what to order online They get it and I will install If it’s junk, they can send it back and when they get other one I will change them to install it Usually by the second or fourth one There allready have four bills
I have had hood success with the aftermarket carbs I use but this will always be a debate as long as there's aftermarket parts to use. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
100% Phillip here at EP we ordered a few different styles and always had some kind of issue sometimes as little as needing to drill the hole for the linkage to fit into, other times needing to blue threadlock the idle screw threads to stop them from vibrating out of position. We have such a large collection of carbs from engines we have scrapped that in many cases we are just installing an OEM carb that we have already serviced and put in stock. Rare that we order a carb but if we do it comes from Stens.
Good video. I do the same, I’ll try cleaning the oem carb first. If I’m not happy with it I’ll replace with an after market unit. I’ve had pretty good luck using the after market carbs (usually use hipa as well) . Currently replacing the oem carb on a 26cc homelite weedwacker.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment regarding your experiences. Cheers
I agree that with Powermore engines, they already are "aftermarket". That said, on some older machines I go OEM. I have always had problems with AMZN no-name aftermarket parts. I feel Stens is a few cuts above those really cheap parts.
Thanks for sharing your opinion and experiences. Cheers
I've had problems with some no-name aftermarket carbs. I once bought 2 for an old commercial mower that didn't work and the 3rd finally was good enough. The cost difference between OEM and aftermarket may be based on the 80/20 rule: 80% of the cost is in the last 20%. In other words, there's more cost to get that last 20% quality improvement to guarantee performance. Otherwise I thought your points were well made, thanks.
Good points. We have become a society of consumerism and big business has been the driving force. As long as aftermarket is a fraction of the cost of OEM, there will be a market for it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Good video and here at EP we have had no issues using the Stens aftermarket carbs they seem to all be of good quality made by oem manufacturers. To bad they moved the warehouse from Brantford to Vaughan now you can not go down the street to pick up parts, or can you?
Nope. I have to order from Vaughan 🙁
I rebuild first unless it's too far gone. Generally the aftermarket Honda carbs are good. The tecumseh and B&S are hit and miss IMO.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment regarding your experiences. Cheers
If it’s a walbro I rebuilt it, problem is it’s a 50/50 chance now to get a good one
OEM will work every time and not be a hit or miss
Yes it’s up to the them , I even show them what to order online
They get it and I will install
If it’s junk, they can send it back and when they get other one I will change them to install it
Usually by the second or fourth one
There allready have four bills
I have had hood success with the aftermarket carbs I use but this will always be a debate as long as there's aftermarket parts to use. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
100% Phillip here at EP we ordered a few different styles and always had some kind of issue sometimes as little as needing to drill the hole for the linkage to fit into, other times needing to blue threadlock the idle screw threads to stop them from vibrating out of position. We have such a large collection of carbs from engines we have scrapped that in many cases we are just installing an OEM carb that we have already serviced and put in stock. Rare that we order a carb but if we do it comes from Stens.
@@waynestefinashen239 I agree, Stens is pretty reliable. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers