The best tool in your kit is the one between your ears 😀 Seriously, there is not many more tools needed to address the holy trinity of combustion. These three basics are the only thing I need to determine if a side of the road project is a keeper or a parts machine.
Thanks for showing your toolkit! Love these kind of videos. I need to get an actual spark checker! And totally agree on the last part, I got a small generator right now with like 30 psi compression and clean internals, gasket, etc. Having some fun with it! 😂👌
I have one in my top tool drawer. $3.99 at Harbor Freight. I also have a HF feeler gauge next it it, also $3.99. Well worth the money if you like to play with these toys.
I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado 3500HD with an extended bed and this thing is great at hauling around all my equipment without needing a trailer. Two times a summer I have to go up to my Grandfather’s land in Bear Lake and now it with him. We just load our two mowers and trimmers in the back and go up there together.
I love what you do and love how you show people how to fix this stuff without alot of money your Definitely my go to for my small engine problems thanks for all you do keep up with the great videos best on youtube
Thanx for the vid mate. Even after 40 odd years in this line of work you can learn a new way and tips that help you. You can never have too much info. Cheers.
Think you have it covered, Im only a amateur repairer and have a compression tester and that's it. Testing spark I just ground it to the engine and for fuel down the throat, a can of "start ya bastard" works well 😅
I think you do fine with what you have. I usually just use the plug or another plug I know works and if whatever it is is ratty I always pull the blower housing off to clean everything and de-rust the mag and flywheel. As far as compression if I can feel it it will usually run. The OLD square housing Echo blowers felt like they had nothing but would run anyway. And I just pour gas down the carb from the tru-fuel can. Happy fixing and BLESSINGS!
I use carb cleaner to test for fuel, essentially the same thing as putting fuel into the the carbs throat. Then for spark I use a flathead screwdriver and the tip of the spark plug touches the screwdriver. And last just use my compression tester to see how bad or good the engine is.
Nice video. I would get a spark tester that jumps an air gap. sometimes the neon bulb type shows a spark that may be to week to run an engine. The air gap type will tell you how intense the spark is. Thanks.
Looks like you do most of your work outside. I have a mechanic friend who was dropping a gas tank to change a fuel pump as he has done hundreds of times. The gas tank was full so he was was going to pump some out. A spark from something or static electricity ignited the vapors. He lost almost everything. The point being, be careful when working with fuel and have an extinguisher close. One lapse of judgement or getting complacent could cost you everything I had a close call myself when an engine backfired.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thanks for the great videos. Your channel is one of my favorites. My message about fire extinguishers was not aimed at you and was basically a PSA.
Inside home garage I put some fuel down the spark plug hole on sthil tree saw and it kicked over Ran for a few seconds and then died what do you think I should look into next the carburetor
A better spark check I hate those in line ones they make a small engine adjustable one it’s better and cheap under 15 bucks that one you have is only 7 bucks at harbor freight hard to see it spark
From what I've seen, most current mowers have them, as it makes it easier for the user to pull on the rope. I'm not sure when they started having compression releases but I would imagine, that It might started all the way back in the 80's
the only way to tell beside taking the completely apart, Is to remove the valve cover, remove the spark plug wire, and then slowly rotate the blade. What you're looking for is the intake valve to open then close, and as the piston is moving up to the top, watch for the exhaust to "crack" open slightly.
The best tool in your kit is the one between your ears 😀 Seriously, there is not many more tools needed to address the holy trinity of combustion. These three basics are the only thing I need to determine if a side of the road project is a keeper or a parts machine.
I wonder if anyone was going to say that, thank you The Lawnmower Lady.
Thanks for showing your toolkit! Love these kind of videos. I need to get an actual spark checker! And totally agree on the last part, I got a small generator right now with like 30 psi compression and clean internals, gasket, etc. Having some fun with it! 😂👌
Thank you One Sad Tech and good luck on it.
I have one in my top tool drawer. $3.99 at Harbor Freight. I also have a HF feeler gauge next it it, also $3.99. Well worth the money if you like to play with these toys.
I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado 3500HD with an extended bed and this thing is great at hauling around all my equipment without needing a trailer. Two times a summer I have to go up to my Grandfather’s land in Bear Lake and now it with him. We just load our two mowers and trimmers in the back and go up there together.
very nice
Great video and quick system diagnostics. I am still learning as are many and your site is terrific!!! Thanks again!!! 😀
no problem Mr G.
I love what you do and love how you show people how to fix this stuff without alot of money your Definitely my go to for my small engine problems thanks for all you do keep up with the great videos best on youtube
Thanks I appreciate it.
It's good to see repairs made with tools we all have around in our garage. Also repairs made without the parts needed eg. the lawnmower handle video.
thank you Andrew Orli
Thanx for the vid mate. Even after 40 odd years in this line of work you can learn a new way and tips that help you. You can never have too much info. Cheers.
I completely agree with you Aussie nebula.
Good job sir, those are exactly the tools I use.
thank you Noah Durfey
Good video on what tools you use to diagnose
thank you Turning_wrenches85.
Think you have it covered, Im only a amateur repairer and have a compression tester and that's it. Testing spark I just ground it to the engine and for fuel down the throat, a can of "start ya bastard" works well 😅
thank you tez00001
Take the bowl off the Briggs and clean the brass jet. Make sure the air vane spring isn’t missing for the auto choke.
sounds like a plan.
Thank you for sharing this information bro🙏🙏
My pleasure
The only thing I don’t see that would help you is a cold beer when you’re done! 😃 love the videos.
I hear that a lot William Snow.
I think you do fine with what you have. I usually just use the plug or another plug I know works and if whatever it is is ratty I always pull the blower housing off to clean everything and de-rust the mag and flywheel. As far as compression if I can feel it it will usually run. The OLD square housing Echo blowers felt like they had nothing but would run anyway. And I just pour gas down the carb from the tru-fuel can. Happy fixing and BLESSINGS!
thank you Lewie McNeely
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Sure!
I use carb cleaner to test for fuel, essentially the same thing as putting fuel into the the carbs throat. Then for spark I use a flathead screwdriver and the tip of the spark plug touches the screwdriver. And last just use my compression tester to see how bad or good the engine is.
thank you WickedDF
Nice video. I would get a spark tester that jumps an air gap. sometimes the neon bulb type shows a spark that may be to week to run an engine. The air gap type will tell you how intense the spark is. Thanks.
very nice tip. I'll have look into getting one. thanks!
I am not gonna lie… I have an adjustable air gap spark plug tester… I did not know that it can be used for seeing how “intense” the spark is as well.
Very insightful, thank you for sharing 👍🏻
thank you Catcha Cow
Thanks for the video and thanks for the inspiration in doing this type of stuff
My pleasure Andrew Johnston.
Great video, your videos help me when I have to work on my equipment
thank you Warrens Outdoors, And I've been enjoying watching your videos as well.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE wow, thankyou
anytime.
Once again another great tip there Young Man 😎👍
Thanks 👍
Also starting a mower without a blade can be dangerous, especially if the blade adapter is still on without it's bolt. Had to patch the garage wall.
you are absolutely correct.
nope no diagnostic basics were missed out on them including spark checking compression testing and how well each of them run etc.
thank you Patrick Stapleton.
The only thing I would add is a leak down tester
ah yes, you're right.
Looks like you do most of your work outside. I have a mechanic friend who was dropping a gas tank to change a fuel pump as he has done hundreds of times. The gas tank was full so he was was going to pump some out. A spark from something or static electricity ignited the vapors. He lost almost everything. The point being, be careful when working with fuel and have an extinguisher close. One lapse of judgement or getting complacent could cost you everything I had a close call myself when an engine backfired.
thank you Andy Becker.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thanks for the great videos. Your channel is one of my favorites. My message about fire extinguishers was not aimed at you and was basically a PSA.
it's a very good PSA.
love the content. just found your other channel. how many do you have?
Just the 2 channels right now, I plan adding making another one soon though.
I'M here home garage
cool
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thank you Beef Jerkey.
Inside home garage I put some fuel down the spark plug hole on sthil tree saw and it kicked over Ran for a few seconds and then died what do you think I should look into next the carburetor
So have you put fuel into the tank, to try and start it? If so, and it didn't start, then yes take the carb off or an inspection.
Are you not worried about something getting out of controle such as stuck at full throttle or catching fire?
No, and when I've had a mower go "wide open", I just let go of the brake handle. As for fire, that's more likely but life isn't without it's hazards.
A better spark check I hate those in line ones they make a small engine adjustable one it’s better and cheap under 15 bucks that one you have is only 7 bucks at harbor freight hard to see it spark
yes you are absolutely right, I'll go and buy one
Do you always buy yogurt parts from the internet or have you ever gone to the junk yard and gotten a piece off of a mower you had
the mower junk yards here, want almost retail price for the parts, it's not worth to buy from them.
I can't think of anything else.
not a problem, I think these 3 get most of the machines I work on diagnosed.
Do we ever get to see the man behind the camera/tools???
nope and there's no reason either, I'm the point of the channel.
hi. how do you know if the machine has a compression release? do all the mowers have one?
From what I've seen, most current mowers have them, as it makes it easier for the user to pull on the rope. I'm not sure when they started having compression releases but I would imagine, that It might started all the way back in the 80's
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE so how do you know it has it?
the only way to tell beside taking the completely apart, Is to remove the valve cover, remove the spark plug wire, and then slowly rotate the blade. What you're looking for is the intake valve to open then close, and as the piston is moving up to the top, watch for the exhaust to "crack" open slightly.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you verry much!
Good video on what tools you use to diagnose