I picked up this commercial leaf blower at a yard sale for $45 not running. lets take it apart and see if we can fix it. filmed this about 4 weeks ago, we will get back on the beaver project soon.
one mans junk is another mans treasure…
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How often do you find a bad float?
nice goin, used the wrong size….. just kiddin
Shouldn't you check how many turns (the setting) on the needle valve seated before you remove it?
Nice way to jab your hand with the screwdriver buy holding the part (carb) in your hand unsupported. A rag would give your hand some protrction at least, huh?
Nice way to put burrs on your Snapon Screwdriver handle. How about a plastic hammer?
Opp, I knew it, hammer mechanic…LoL
Blowing an airgun next to your parts tray, I saw a washer-looking thing go for a walk.
Do I see a "road rash* scar on your forearm… I would of been tempted to adjust the float too.
Squeezing the tire with the pliers was a hoot!!
Condensation
I see a leaf blower war…
Gasoline with ethanol is delivered "dry" from the refinery. It is at its most hydroscopic state. Most consumers use that fuel in a week or two. At which point the fuel may be fully saturated with moisture. With every temperature cycle, the gasoline tank breathes in and out a "breath" of atmosphere…along with the suspended water (humidity). In a car gas tank it isn't that noticeable, because the fuel is refreshed. But in a lawnmower, weed whacker, etc., the fuel becomes "fouled" with the moisture as well as it loses its "aromatics" (which enhance volatility, ease of starting). Gota store yir fuel in a steel can, in the shade, and kept cool. Airtight? …if it has a pressure release …
GAS IS GAS I AM STILL USEING 2 YEAR OLD GAS IN MY LAWNMOWER AND SNOW BLOWER STILL GOOD GAS ITS ALL HOW PEOPLE KEEP THE GAS I WORK ON SMALL ENGINE FOR YEARS
I am just getting into small engine repair. It looks like fun and a challenge. I like
87 octane gas with 10% ethanol already has some water in it. It does remove water from a fuel system if there is any. Usually not a problem. Gas line anti-freeze is mostly isopropyl or methyl alcohol. Does the same thing. Ethanol alcohol in gas lowers available power. Non-ethanol gas increases MPG's to the motorist. I have long since stopped using 87 octane ethanol gas. It is damaging to all components, be they metal, synthetic, rubber, plastic, or whatever. I am paying more $ for savings down the road. Fuel pumps cost a lot to replace. I've been through that enough times to know I will not go back.
I bought one at a yard sale 5 years ago for $30 and put in fresh gas and it works great but some of the carbuerator linkage is missing and is no longer available so it runs full throttle only. I made a bracket and pull it behind my riding mower. I no longer rake – only blow a ton of leaves into the woods
I don't know how I missed this one. I've been a subscriber for a long time. YouTube told me I needed to watch it so here I am. I miss the old garage sometimes. Thank you again!
Where did the gasket go I don’t see it did you blow it away
The whole air exchange thing is why I fill my fuel tanks to the cap for storage (with fuel that has stabilizer in it). Never had issue in spring with first start ever.