A tip that I used to get those adjustments screws out is to heat up a Small screwdriver with a torch and then stick it in there for 30 seconds and it should pop out it works every time
Your videos are honestly my favorite, they are so enjoyable to watch. Also I love used, especially if it is broken you get it pretty inexpensive, plus the fun of fixing it. Also you know those older Featherlite trimmers? Like the boxy ones with the square design? I use one as my main trimmer and those are actually AMAZING trimmers. Hope to see you work on one again, not sure how you feel about them but they are my favorite because they are very simplistic and run forever, and since everyone thinks they aren't a "high-end brand" you can get them for free or extremely cheaply. I loved the one I had so much I got another one that needed to be fixed and would you guess what? Fixed in under an hour, soooo easy to work on and they just keep going.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE But it's running, and sounds better than you would expect. It's a good one to give a buddy and let him finish off whatever time it has left.😎
not gonna belive this but near my house are some woods and i found this exact model in a shopping cart i had to completly disassemble it to clean out the sitting water but it should run compression was around 100 once it was back together
Hey bro awesome video. Another piece of equipment saved from going into the landfill. Personally for me bro I rather save up and get a new piece of equipment. Purchasing a used piece of equipment is almost the equivalent of getting a new one. The difference isn't really that much usually by a few hundred or one thousand dollars where I live in the Caribbean here, so come to think about it I rather purchase a new piece of equipment versus an old piece of equipment.
I got one like that has 40 fat 45 lb to compression and it runs like a champ it sounds like to me the needles need to be adjusted in a little bit more like the high needle sounds like it needs to go in just a tad bit
for me i would check things over when buying stuff second hand etc including the condition of the piston and rings and cylinder as i have got the right to inspect before paying the previous owner etc and also the basics including Spark Compression Fuel Delivery also to see if it,s gonna be worth saving and all etc vs buying one brand new which is very expensive atm depending on where you live etc.
Minimal, anything over 3/4 of a turn is usually good sign there's something going on with the carb, either the screen is clogged or there's a blockage somewhere .
Before I knew anything about engines *whatsoever* (I was mostly a tech guy) I preferred buying/picking up from the side of the road/etc used small engine equipment. You're gonna have to mess around with some settings, no matter what, always. Would you wanna learn on brand new stuff? No. Used stuff is always better as a first time. New stuff is what you get when you really really want new stuff after you've learned the literal hard way with experience, so you don't ruin your new stuff. :)
There's an update for carb diaphragm that gives more oomph. I learned of it on Steve's small engine saloon then took the info from him and googled a source. That blade RPM seems kinda lame on this one.
The final tune you left this with sounded like a bit lean on the low screw, and a bit too rich on the high, which would only get worse after contribution from the low if it was turned out a bit.
My dad used to take his screens off too because the neighbors complained about it and what dad can't beef with a neighbor? His Nikes were whiter than Gregg's from then on. Then he took the baffles out the motorcycles too....
I have a question. Now i run my stihl ms 180 on Unleaded 95 with 10% ethanol and ofcourse two stroke oil, now the question is how are the lines not broken or damaged after 16 years of the same fuel and mix? I also run my stihl rm 248 on the same fuel for a bit over a month. Will i ever have to change lines and also my gas station has only fuel with ethanol
What ratio of gas/oil do you put in your power equipment? Ive always seen the same gas can for premix in the videos so I have to wonder if you just run one ratio for everything.
Hey man i have a question I have a kraftwagen KW2500 chainsaw and it wont stay running for more that 5 seconds It only starts on choke and when i let it run on half choke it dies . I've cleaned the carb and changed all the gaskets and the diaphragm and still nothing .i even adjusted the L screw and still nothing
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE oh one mpre question man. I have a 76 (i think) husqvarna l65 and it has low compression and the piston and the cylinder are scrached badly but it starts and runs fine. I wonder if i replaced the piston and honed out the cylinder would it still work just fine? I dont use it to cut wood i just start it like 3 times a year and let it run for about 5 minutes. It has seen better days so i dont want to abuse it even more. I even posted some videos on my profile if you want go check it out
sure why not, I you can find the ring, and very lightly hone the cylinder, it should work. Remember though you won't be honing to get rid of scratches, just get it ready for the ring to seat.
Depends on how much the person wants for the second hand unit. If the difference isn’t much between the old one and the new one, I would then invest in the new unit.
So all my Stihl equipment was bought brand new. Yep will never do that again, just to expensive, better to find a used Stihl or in this case echo equipment and buy used, if not owned by a landscaper. Usually those models have some high use on them. It’s funny, I bought a new Stihl FS 111RX last year. Just the other day, a lady gave me a like brand new, I mean used only a few items and put away… Stihl FS44… all I did was put a new bulb on it, and it fired right up. Runs and looks like new. The lady who gave it to me said that they used it maybe 5 times and then hired a service. It sat in their garage all these years, Still looks like it just was purchased. So now I have both, I don’t need both but it’s always nice to have a backup.. one thing though, the 44 is so light compared to the 111. Anyway keep up a great work, I always watch your videos!
I buy used and fix them up after watching your videos. I enjoy your content!
Glad you like them!
A tip that I used to get those adjustments screws out is to heat up a Small screwdriver with a torch and then stick it in there for 30 seconds and it should pop out it works every time
thank you Alex Valerio.
You have given me the hope and drive to get back into working on lawn machine's. Thanks for the encouraging videos! Keep up the Great work! 👍
no problem and thank you G1 Soundwave.
I like used stuff, especially older Echo equipment.
me too.
I found a pressure washer on the side of the road with a blown Honda and the guy said I could have it and I put a predator on it and it works great.
nice work.
Your videos are honestly my favorite, they are so enjoyable to watch. Also I love used, especially if it is broken you get it pretty inexpensive, plus the fun of fixing it. Also you know those older Featherlite trimmers? Like the boxy ones with the square design? I use one as my main trimmer and those are actually AMAZING trimmers. Hope to see you work on one again, not sure how you feel about them but they are my favorite because they are very simplistic and run forever, and since everyone thinks they aren't a "high-end brand" you can get them for free or extremely cheaply. I loved the one I had so much I got another one that needed to be fixed and would you guess what? Fixed in under an hour, soooo easy to work on and they just keep going.
thanks I really appreciate it.
Great step-by-step lesson on the idler and main jet adjustment. Thanks very much, I learnt a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
I was originally thinking 75 psi sounded a bit low but... it runs and sounds good.👍
it's lower than I want, and it's going to be down on power, but it still runs. thank you Guys playing with tools.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE But it's running, and sounds better than you would expect. It's a good one to give a buddy and let him finish off whatever time it has left.😎
Glad you do TH-cam videos I’ve learned so much from you and never miss and videos.
I appreciate that IMMORTAL
not gonna belive this but near my house are some woods and i found this exact model in a shopping cart i had to completly disassemble it to clean out the sitting water but it should run compression was around 100 once it was back together
not bad at all.
I would buy used myself. Great job fixing that echo also shame the other compression tester fail back then giving a false reading at that time.
thank you Turningwrenches85
Used and well used has always been good enough. GBWYou!
Hey bro awesome video. Another piece of equipment saved from going into the landfill. Personally for me bro I rather save up and get a new piece of equipment. Purchasing a used piece of equipment is almost the equivalent of getting a new one. The difference isn't really that much usually by a few hundred or one thousand dollars where I live in the Caribbean here, so come to think about it I rather purchase a new piece of equipment versus an old piece of equipment.
thank you Ramadin Sookhoo , I appreciate it.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE you're welcome bro. Keep up the good work bro👍👍
the screw drive that you used here 2:18 my dad's company toolbox have one like that
very nice
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE tnx for the
reply
no problem
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE ok man when will next video be released
tomorrow.
depends on the condition and brand if i buy used
makes sense.
I got one like that has 40 fat 45 lb to compression and it runs like a champ it sounds like to me the needles need to be adjusted in a little bit more like the high needle sounds like it needs to go in just a tad bit
that's what I thought too.
Good job. Might could replace the spark plug for maximum performance.
not a bad idea.
for me i would check things over when buying stuff second hand etc including the condition of the piston and rings and cylinder as i have got the right to inspect before paying the previous owner etc and also the basics including Spark Compression Fuel Delivery also to see if it,s gonna be worth saving and all etc vs buying one brand new which is very expensive atm depending on where you live etc.
you make a good point
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yes i do and i know Donyboy73 will also agree with me on the same page etc.
Great Video!
My Question is how much carb tuning do you do before you rebuild or replace carb?
Minimal, anything over 3/4 of a turn is usually good sign there's something going on with the carb, either the screen is clogged or there's a blockage somewhere .
Great answer
I hope others are learning as much as I am from your videos.
Thanks.
no problem and I hope so too.
Before I knew anything about engines *whatsoever* (I was mostly a tech guy) I preferred buying/picking up from the side of the road/etc used small engine equipment.
You're gonna have to mess around with some settings, no matter what, always.
Would you wanna learn on brand new stuff? No. Used stuff is always better as a first time. New stuff is what you get when you really really want new stuff after you've learned the literal hard way with experience, so you don't ruin your new stuff. :)
very well put Metalface.
There's an update for carb diaphragm that gives more oomph.
I learned of it on Steve's small engine saloon then took the info from him and googled a source.
That blade RPM seems kinda lame on this one.
I rather buy use and fix it if it needs fixing. I’m pretty handy. 👍🙏👍🙏
excellent response me too RayFpv
The final tune you left this with sounded like a bit lean on the low screw, and a bit too rich on the high, which would only get worse after contribution from the low if it was turned out a bit.
yes there was more tuning to be done after the initial one.
So is this the equivalent of a straight piped weedeater?
practically, by the sound most definitely
My dad used to take his screens off too because the neighbors complained about it and what dad can't beef with a neighbor?
His Nikes were whiter than Gregg's from then on.
Then he took the baffles out the motorcycles too....
very nice.
awesome video, i am considering buying a stick edger what brand do you suggest
Depends on your budget. echo is fantastic, but to be honest, whatever you can afford "comfortably" is better.
I have a question. Now i run my stihl ms 180 on Unleaded 95 with 10% ethanol and ofcourse two stroke oil, now the question is how are the lines not broken or damaged after 16 years of the same fuel and mix? I also run my stihl rm 248 on the same fuel for a bit over a month. Will i ever have to change lines and also my gas station has only fuel with ethanol
easy, the fuel lines are not the same as a cheap trimmers.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE makes sense, thanks
What ratio of gas/oil do you put in your power equipment? Ive always seen the same gas can for premix in the videos so I have to wonder if you just run one ratio for everything.
I run everything on about 40:1, no matter what Is. I need to pay closer attention to the stuff that says, 32:1 though.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Do you have an oil you like to use?
Hey man i have a question
I have a kraftwagen KW2500 chainsaw and it wont stay running for more that 5 seconds
It only starts on choke and when i let it run on half choke it dies .
I've cleaned the carb and changed all the gaskets and the diaphragm and still nothing .i even adjusted the L screw and still nothing
can you still find a new carb for it? if so, that would be my next step
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE i can find a walbro carb thats meant to go on a zenoah g2500 wich is the same saw as the one i have
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE oh one mpre question man.
I have a 76 (i think) husqvarna l65 and it has low compression and the piston and the cylinder are scrached badly but it starts and runs fine.
I wonder if i replaced the piston and honed out the cylinder would it still work just fine?
I dont use it to cut wood i just start it like 3 times a year and let it run for about 5 minutes. It has seen better days so i dont want to abuse it even more. I even posted some videos on my profile if you want go check it out
that might be your best bet.
sure why not, I you can find the ring, and very lightly hone the cylinder, it should work. Remember though you won't be honing to get rid of scratches, just get it ready for the ring to seat.
Depends on how much the person wants for the second hand unit. If the difference isn’t much between the old one and the new one, I would then invest in the new unit.
that makes sense
Hi, first. Great video!
Hey, thanks!
Just curious, is it worth picking up all these free trimmers to rebuild for a profit?
with the prices of new stuff as is, yes it's very profitable.
So all my Stihl equipment was bought brand new. Yep will never do that again, just to expensive, better to find a used Stihl or in this case echo equipment and buy used, if not owned by a landscaper. Usually those models have some high use on them. It’s funny, I bought a new Stihl FS 111RX last year. Just the other day, a lady gave me a like brand new, I mean used only a few items and put away… Stihl FS44… all I did was put a new bulb on it, and it fired right up. Runs and looks like new. The lady who gave it to me said that they used it maybe 5 times and then hired a service. It sat in their garage all these years, Still looks like it just was purchased. So now I have both, I don’t need both but it’s always nice to have a backup.. one thing though, the 44 is so light compared to the 111. Anyway keep up a great work, I always watch your videos!
thank you Kris W. and very wise words.
I'd buy used without hesitation, but I am experienced with small engine repair.
me too Vernon Bruce.
I would rather buy used and have the learning experience of fixing it and it also keeps you busy
me too.
Without the spark arrestor and plate that holds it it sounds like my steel chainsaw
yes it does
And because of that I would hear a chainsaw noise but it’s actually a edger😂😂
I'd buy a used one, & fix it in most cases.
that would be what I would do too
74psi would be in the bin here. If anything lower than 100psi i scrap it.
why? do you find them to not have enough power?
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thank you Copperhead Designs.
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thank you f.x lu.
Thanks a lot for showing the locations and how to expose those adjusting screws. Hopefully I’ll get an Echo to work on some day. 👍🔧🧰
thank you Rein Ciarfella.
Getting efficient these days - loading both channels at the same time! Phew! 👍🔧🧰
You know it!