Definitely try to repair the old carb the way you did. Then as you did put on the new carb. Great fix. They have made the fuel line replacement much easier than my older ones. Looking forward to the cord fix. Thanks for sharing.
I've tried kits in three different 2 stroke carbs which had failed, not one came good, not even after adjusting the metering screws. I bought new carbs and the equipment ran fine. It may be the neoprene check valves in the main & pilot jets go bad. They are not serviceable parts, Zama even advise that trying to flush these valves using compressed air or carb cleaner may damage them. Congratulations on another very clear, high quality video. You should consider including an inspection of the Duck-bill check valve & air filter in the fuel tank cap of these little 2 stroke units. Remove the plastic cap-tie / retainer from the cap, gently push a blunt probe up the centre of the channel in the underside of the cap, this will force out first the air filter and then the little rubber Duck-bill valve. If either component gets clogged you might get fuel starvation.
Yes you're correct. I was aware of the missing duckbill valve in the fuel cap. Didn't want to mention it as it wasn't keep the trimmer from starting. It just leaks gas so I keep the gas halfway
Nice job. I always try to fix to original equipment first. There is a very small checkvalve in the carb that might be stuck. Sometimes they come in the kits but not always. Does not pay to try to keep taking off the original. One try for me and then a new carb. Thanks for the video.
Some of the kits come with one or two duckbill valves, I have several. Never even thought about changing one out. But I think that’s more of a primer related issue. Hmmmmmm!
Cool, I just pulled Troybilt power head sitting next to the trash can. It starts but will not stay running. Carb clean or adjust. I get to it later. Great vid. From the 2 cycle king I am not a big fan of 2 cycle . I am about 50/50 with getting them going.
I've learned the hard way not to invest too much time into a 2-stroke carb unless it's a particular model that isn't being made anymore. I always at least try to adjust the original carb and maybe do a light cleaning, but with the tiny passages and check valves that have the potential to get ruined by any carb spray you put through them, it's much more practical to just replace it.
Used these for years but they are super sensitive about adjustments. I have cranked and run those with the primer gas leaking into the carb but it straightened out after a while. The flapper valves inside were seeping. Good fix and Thanks!
If I get one in that has been sitting with fuel in it for very long and the look and smell of the fuel along with the condition of the fuel lines. Then I decided whether or not to replace the carburetor. Good video!!
Hmmmm,this was a tough one, I repair these all the time, usually customers don't want to spend the money on a trimmer like this,you can buy these at your big box store for a little over $100,between parts and my time your close to that $100. I say between the carb,a new throttle cable and your time, I honestly think that it wouldn't be worth it. Another great vid,thanks!
I would have checked the needle and rocker for proper adjustment and tried a bit more on the original carb, as I always comment on your videos, I love trying to repair anything as long as theres enough compression for it, I wont rebuild a 2 stroke motor... keep the videos coming great work!
You know i have been surprised so many times by carbs and and small engines that you just never know I would of done what you did the old carb really didn't look that bad to me when you took it apart i was surprised it was leaking like it was. I bet the recoil just needs to be taken apart cleaned and a little penetrating oil and it will be good to go.
I would try to patch the original at first, because I like repairing rather than replacing. But I see how it makes sense to just replace. Ship of Theseus comes to mind lol
Your videos are awesome keep em coming and myself I would've done the same, I love the callange! In the last few years I started collecting older chainsaws and I have a few grass trimmers n mowers some of the carbs cans be real challenging , I'm sold on tinkering now lol .
Part of me wants to buy one of those trimmers because I take a lot of care of my stuff and I think I could make it last a few seasons also I do kinda work my trimmers harder than they are meant but I go slow so the rpms stay up and I tune my carburetor every year and I make sure it’s on the richer side so they do the job just fine and the gas tanks while they are small they also can last 45 minutes so if I’m working on a small job like a quick one before I mow it’s pretty nice. I love those quarter of a gallon mixing containers because I can do a full days job with my weed whacker and not have to worry about a gallon of gas sitting around and also that supertech oil from Walmart runs good in my small engines but that amsoil dominator is only $12.50 per quart and it smells so much better so if you don’t use it I would recommend you do
I'm always looking for recommendations on 2 cylce oil. I'll have to look into it. Yes I feel the same way about these affordable trimmers. Actually my plan is to buy the cheapest trimmer locally and do a long term test on it.
Fix first, replace second. You have a lot of success repairing carbs. If the repair was successful, you have a carb you can sell somewhere else. It’s really nice when you can take something apart, replace a bad part, and put it back together at one time. It sure beats leaving a machine in pieces for days waiting for parts.
I suppose all of us would try the old carb first, even with a new one on the bench. After all, we fix stuff. $13.00 for the kit is a good deal. Good video. Thanks.
Recoil spring needs one more turn. This trimmer is worth $40 bucks used. You will have $25-$30 bucks in parts (not including labor) in it. I'd say if you bought the carb, throw it on the equipment.
Great video again! I would tried to clean it out like you did, and would have stopped when I saw the leak. You can always save the new one for another machine down the line unless this one actually needs it. My penny saving opinion anyways.
I would have done the same as you, perhaps the needle is damaged, which caused the fuel to leak out, BTW you can get just the z bend ends from amazon, cut off the old bend, and push new z bend on and it is secured by a screw, saving yu having to replace the whole cable .
I repair for customers as a hobby, but with labor, rebuilding them aren't worth it for customers. However, if I find one on the curb or something, I will try to rebuild it.
First thing pull muffler abs see what condition the piston and cylinder are in. If scored keep for parts. If not then try rebuilding the oem carb. If you are lucky to have a ultrasonic cleaner use it . After all that if the carburetor dont work then replace it. Aftermarket carbs are hit and miss in my experience.
I wouldn’t spent any effort on the old carb unless I either had a rebuild kit already at my disposal (with no other intended use) or I was able to purchase one at an especially low price. Even then, I am only comfortable rebuilding a carburetor if it is known to be good … i.e. a carb that was running just fine and suddenly failed which indicates to me that the carb pulled in some sort of foreign debris from the tank or that a soft part (part that would be replaced from the carb rebuild kit) became damaged. Currently, there is a very little difference in the price of a new carb and the price of a rebuild kit. In most situations, the fuel lines also require replacing as does the foam air filter. The price of a new carb kit (like the one featured in the video that come with the related parts) are usually only a few dollars higher than a rebuild kit and less than half the price of buying each part separately. I prefer buying my new carbs from Amazon Prime (or similar) that offers hassle free returns or exchanges for defective carbs. These lower priced replacement card as generally Chinese made and quality can vary, so being able to insure that your getting a good part can’t always be assumed and the cost of a genuine oem replacement carb usually is not cost effective.
I try the old carb first and if OK the new one goes in a drawer, no point using it if not needed.. I have done a few strimmers recently that have the thinner fuel line as the filter intake line, maybe they have been changed wrong in the past?
i would simply replace it and i am having the same carb issue on my older Ryobi Grass trimmer with the Vertical shaft fuel tank and i might give the carby a replace and no you were not wasting your time at all
@@HomeGaragechannel yep and i did notice in this video how it was leaking outside on the throat which is not meant to happen so that might explain why my engine locks up in a way with fuel into the cylinder block and piston and ring to travel up and down on
@@HomeGaragechannel yep i will give that a go when i replace the ignition coil and i need the one from a Stihl FS 36 grass trimmer as it,s a very good close replica of the same part too
Home garage. Question to you: Based on your experience of working on these trimmers with carb problems, do you think it is better to rebuild the O.EM. carb or buying a new cheap replacement? thanks
I would've tried to rekit the original carburetor & it appears that the main jets check valve isn't closing off because fuel isn't supposed to squirt out of it like that. You can get replacement main jet.check valves for them but for what they're worth,it's cheaper buying a whole new Chinese carburetor for it :- www.ebay.com/itm/130711695823
yes you're right. I know I probably look lazy in the video and the fact is I think I'm being logical just like you, to just replace it instead. I have seen some great carb rebuild videos on here but I really don't want to be that thorough.
Definitely try to repair the old carb the way you did. Then as you did put on the new carb. Great fix. They have made the fuel line replacement much easier than my older ones. Looking forward to the cord fix. Thanks for sharing.
No problem and the next video coming soon.
I've tried kits in three different 2 stroke carbs which had failed, not one came good, not even after adjusting the metering screws. I bought new carbs and the equipment ran fine.
It may be the neoprene check valves in the main & pilot jets go bad. They are not serviceable parts, Zama even advise that trying to flush these valves using compressed air or carb cleaner may damage them.
Congratulations on another very clear, high quality video.
You should consider including an inspection of the Duck-bill check valve & air filter in the fuel tank cap of these little 2 stroke units. Remove the plastic cap-tie / retainer from the cap, gently push a blunt probe up the centre of the channel in the underside of the cap, this will force out first the air filter and then the little rubber Duck-bill valve. If either component gets clogged you might get fuel starvation.
Yes you're correct. I was aware of the missing duckbill valve in the fuel cap. Didn't want to mention it as it wasn't keep the trimmer from starting. It just leaks gas so I keep the gas halfway
Nice job. I always try to fix to original equipment first. There is a very small checkvalve in the carb that might be stuck. Sometimes they come in the kits but not always. Does not pay to try to keep taking off the original. One try for me and then a new carb. Thanks for the video.
Thats very true. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Some of the kits come with one or two duckbill valves, I have several.
Never even thought about changing one out. But I think that’s more of a primer related issue.
Hmmmmmm!
@@Jim-ie6uf that's a good idea. I'll have to get a few duck Bill's around just to check.
Cool, I just pulled Troybilt power head sitting next to the trash can.
It starts but will not stay running. Carb clean or adjust. I get to it later.
Great vid. From the 2 cycle king
I am not a big fan of 2 cycle . I am about 50/50 with getting them going.
Hope it works for you. Yes 2 cycle can be finicky
I've learned the hard way not to invest too much time into a 2-stroke carb unless it's a particular model that isn't being made anymore. I always at least try to adjust the original carb and maybe do a light cleaning, but with the tiny passages and check valves that have the potential to get ruined by any carb spray you put through them, it's much more practical to just replace it.
That is so very true. I've learned the hard way a couple of times myself. Thank you Jon Warrell.
Used these for years but they are super sensitive about adjustments. I have cranked and run those with the primer gas leaking into the carb but it straightened out after a while. The flapper valves inside were seeping. Good fix and Thanks!
Great point!
The small line is supposed to be the pickup line, somebody replaced those lines in the past, and they did it incorrectly.
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I noticed that, too. Odd isn’t it, you’d think the larger one would be the inlet line.
I’ve switched them around and never saw any difference.
@@Jim-ie6uf me too and I couldn't tell either
@Slingblade 61 oh that makes sense.
If I get one in that has been sitting with fuel in it for very long and the look and smell of the fuel along with the condition of the fuel lines. Then I decided whether or not to replace the carburetor. Good video!!
thats a good way of explaining it. Thanks Duke's World
Hmmmm,this was a tough one, I repair these all the time, usually customers don't want to spend the money on a trimmer like this,you can buy these at your big box store for a little over $100,between parts and my time your close to that $100. I say between the carb,a new throttle cable and your time, I honestly think that it wouldn't be worth it. Another great vid,thanks!
You're absolutely right. They are cheap but strsngley they aren't 'the cheapest'. I'll have a video on one coming up soon.
@@HomeGaragechannel Great! Looking forward to it.
I would have checked the needle and rocker for proper adjustment and tried a bit more on the original carb, as I always comment on your videos, I love trying to repair anything as long as theres enough compression for it, I wont rebuild a 2 stroke motor... keep the videos coming great work!
You're right I should have checked that. I'll go back and take a look at it. Thanks for the tip I appreciate your time and comments.
@@HomeGaragechannel ha ha okee dokee
2:56 yum yum. Hope this Featherlite replaces your old one.
the old one is on loan to a neighbor so this is my personal one right now.
You know i have been surprised so many times by carbs and and small engines that you just never know I would of done what you did the old carb really didn't look that bad to me when you took it apart i was surprised it was leaking like it was. I bet the recoil just needs to be taken apart cleaned and a little penetrating oil and it will be good to go.
i was surprised too. Yes the recoil should be a quick video unless i have to replace the spring.
I would try to patch the original at first, because I like repairing rather than replacing. But I see how it makes sense to just replace. Ship of Theseus comes to mind lol
it also makes sense to me too. Thank you Mr. Merhtin
Your videos are awesome keep em coming and myself I would've done the same, I love the callange! In the last few years I started collecting older chainsaws and I have a few grass trimmers n mowers some of the carbs cans be real challenging , I'm sold on tinkering now lol .
nice, thank you Vince Wisor
It's always good to see if the old carb. will work first, at least to me.
good point
Part of me wants to buy one of those trimmers because I take a lot of care of my stuff and I think I could make it last a few seasons also I do kinda work my trimmers harder than they are meant but I go slow so the rpms stay up and I tune my carburetor every year and I make sure it’s on the richer side so they do the job just fine and the gas tanks while they are small they also can last 45 minutes so if I’m working on a small job like a quick one before I mow it’s pretty nice. I love those quarter of a gallon mixing containers because I can do a full days job with my weed whacker and not have to worry about a gallon of gas sitting around and also that supertech oil from Walmart runs good in my small engines but that amsoil dominator is only $12.50 per quart and it smells so much better so if you don’t use it I would recommend you do
I'm always looking for recommendations on 2 cylce oil. I'll have to look into it. Yes I feel the same way about these affordable trimmers. Actually my plan is to buy the cheapest trimmer locally and do a long term test on it.
Now that would be a good video
@@bradleygower7181 I hope so.
Maybe it needed a lot of work, but sometimes it’s better than buying a new one. You’re keeping something going that would’ve been junked by many.
you're absolutely correct
Fix first, replace second. You have a lot of success repairing carbs. If the repair was successful, you have a carb you can sell somewhere else. It’s really nice when you can take something apart, replace a bad part, and put it back together at one time. It sure beats leaving a machine in pieces for days waiting for parts.
thank you Bruce Coleman.
I like weedeater brand they make decent lawnmowers
i've only had a few. they are definitely simple to use.
I’ve had a couple, and a blower, too. I liked them, but a customer liked them better!
@@Jim-ie6uf lol.. nice
I suppose all of us would try the old carb first, even with a new one on the bench.
After all, we fix stuff. $13.00 for the kit is a good deal.
Good video. Thanks.
$13 to fix a problem, sign me up anyday
Awesome videos! Thank you.
Thank you Andres Fernandez
I would have tried servicing the old carburetor like you did.
thank you Gary Lollman
Recoil spring needs one more turn. This trimmer is worth $40 bucks used. You will have $25-$30 bucks in parts (not including labor) in it. I'd say if you bought the carb, throw it on the equipment.
Thanks for the comment.
Great video again!
I would tried to clean it out like you did, and would have stopped when I saw the leak. You can always save the new one for another machine down the line unless this one actually needs it. My penny saving opinion anyways.
I completely agree with you. Thank you Noah Durfey
I would have done the same as you, perhaps the needle is damaged, which caused the fuel to leak out, BTW you can get just the z bend ends from amazon, cut off the old bend, and push new z bend on and it is secured by a screw, saving yu having to replace the whole cable .
cool I'll have to look for that. Thanks Alan Lake.
I repair for customers as a hobby, but with labor, rebuilding them aren't worth it for customers. However, if I find one on the curb or something, I will try to rebuild it.
I'm in total agreement with you.
Good job !
thank you Mendelivium
Very neat
Thank you Jonathan Kuhn
First thing pull muffler abs see what condition the piston and cylinder are in. If scored keep for parts. If not then try rebuilding the oem carb. If you are lucky to have a ultrasonic cleaner use it . After all that if the carburetor dont work then replace it. Aftermarket carbs are hit and miss in my experience.
You are absolutely correct about that. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Would try to fix the old carb.
Thank you Axell for the comment I appreciate it.
I wouldn’t spent any effort on the old carb unless I either had a rebuild kit already at my disposal (with no other intended use) or I was able to purchase one at an especially low price. Even then, I am only comfortable rebuilding a carburetor if it is known to be good … i.e. a carb that was running just fine and suddenly failed which indicates to me that the carb pulled in some sort of foreign debris from the tank or that a soft part (part that would be replaced from the carb rebuild kit) became damaged. Currently, there is a very little difference in the price of a new carb and the price of a rebuild kit. In most situations, the fuel lines also require replacing as does the foam air filter. The price of a new carb kit (like the one featured in the video that come with the related parts) are usually only a few dollars higher than a rebuild kit and less than half the price of buying each part separately. I prefer buying my new carbs from Amazon Prime (or similar) that offers hassle free returns or exchanges for defective carbs. These lower priced replacement card as generally Chinese made and quality can vary, so being able to insure that your getting a good part can’t always be assumed and the cost of a genuine oem replacement carb usually is not cost effective.
you make some very good points. Thank you Brian Andrews.
I try the old carb first and if OK the new one goes in a drawer, no point using it if not needed.. I have done a few strimmers recently that have the thinner fuel line as the filter intake line, maybe they have been changed wrong in the past?
Quite possibly.
Hi!! Video very nice!
You have replace new carburetor?
so in the video I replace the original carb with the new one in the kit and that's it. I don't think I'll need to replace it again.
GREAT Video.
Thanks!
As long as you had the new carb, use it and get a carb kit for 6 bucks and put it in the old carb for a spare. That is what I would due.
Ah that's a great idea. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
i would simply replace it and i am having the same carb issue on my older Ryobi Grass trimmer with the Vertical shaft fuel tank and i might give the carby a replace and no you were not wasting your time at all
So very true. I would rather avoid the frustration too. Thank you Patrick Stapleton
@@HomeGaragechannel yep and i did notice in this video how it was leaking outside on the throat which is not meant to happen so that might explain why my engine locks up in a way with fuel into the cylinder block and piston and ring to travel up and down on
@@Patrick4959 thats a very good point
@@HomeGaragechannel yep i will give that a go when i replace the ignition coil and i need the one from a Stihl FS 36 grass trimmer as it,s a very good close replica of the same part too
@@Patrick4959 good luck with it
Pac man to the rescue .I never knew that there was different types of carb adjustment type tools for the carb adjustment see you later young man
Theres more than I thought too. Thank Robert Mailhos
@@HomeGaragechannel anytime young man
I would put the new one on and rebuild the old one later and put it on the shelf for another fix
That is a great idea. Thank you Michel Lacroix
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks,you have a great talent with these small engines thanks for sharing it with us👍
@@michellacroix5719 thanks again
Replace the carb don’t waste your time. Good videos good explanation.
thank you Martin T.
Home garage. Question to you: Based on your experience of working on these trimmers with carb problems, do you think it is better to rebuild the O.EM. carb or buying a new cheap replacement? thanks
i think its better to try and rebuild the carb if you're a home owner. If your a business I would just replace it.
Fuel leaking into the throat indicates a malfunctioning check valve.
You're absolutely right
Where do you find all these trimmers?
This is if i remember was a craigslist find.
Good price on he kit ! Amazon ?
Yes it was $13 after taxes.
Carbs are so cheap it's really not worth the grief .. the thing is that even when you swap it out it's gonna need setting up correctly as you found.
Very true. A long time ago I thought it was a swap and go situation but learned otherwise
I would’ve just replaced it the carburetor
that's the best option, thank you 2035jim
I would've tried to rekit the original carburetor & it appears that the main jets check valve isn't closing off because fuel isn't supposed to squirt out of it like that.
You can get replacement main jet.check valves for them but for what they're worth,it's cheaper buying a whole new Chinese carburetor for it :-
www.ebay.com/itm/130711695823
yes you're right. I know I probably look lazy in the video and the fact is I think I'm being logical just like you, to just replace it instead. I have seen some great carb rebuild videos on here but I really don't want to be that thorough.
I would of replaced the whole unit. Weed eater is junk.
They are definitely built to a budget.
Everything has its place.