Pull start rips out of your Hand? lets Fix It. Busted Pressure Washer.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- a friend got this non running pressure washer did a tune up to get it running but it will give a nasty pull start kick back. lets see what causes it and what it takes to fix it.
Why would anyone dislike this video? The man went thru everything step by step and found the problem. Job well done my friend.
Why do you care?
@@noidontthinksolol because they should mind their own business. You should know that yourself. Woulda, coulda, shoulda but didn't. Shooby doobie doobie do.
DID you make more money on video or repair... LOL
My uncle can beat up your uncle !!!
@@Melicoy probably. The last time I saw my uncle he was not doing very well. He'd just suffered a massive stroke and was paralyzed.
"I'm afraid to commit..."
Yeah, no kidding... that HURTS, when it rips it out of your hand... My lawnmower did that once... Sheared the key off, it was out of time. When that thing kicks, and rips the handle out of your hand... Ouch. My hand was buzzing for a couple weeks... Very unpleasant...
To this day, when I grab a pull start thing, I remember that, and I think "please don't rip the rope out of my hand...."
Fun video. Nice job.
Every time i start my 05 honda recon it does it
Thick gloves help
Get rid of the T handle and get a ... cane handle (L shaped) pull start replacement. That way, it just slips out of your hand. That or just hold one of the two arms of the T handle, as opposed to crossing it between your fingers.
I had a mower with a sheared key that yanked the handle out of my right hand and smacked my left forearm. I had a bruise on my left forearm for a week.
Every time I've found it kicks a mule, it has been a sheared flywheel key. It wants to fire before tdc. Ouch.
Glad to watch. when I was a teenager, my family bought old cars and we rebuilt the eng. Not fix, rebuilt. We replaced rings and bearings. and put back together ( old 6 cyl. and v8 - mostly ford ). As adult - just brakes, starters, altenators, etc. It makes me feel young to see you working on the engines. Most enjoyable - thank you.
I don't understand how your phone or anything else would bother anybody. I'm 67 years old thought I was a shade tree mechanic. Until I started watching your videos and harvey and others. I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned. You keep on keeping on. I'll be watching, whether your phone rings or not. Thank you.
Really appreciate you talking through diagnosing possible causes, Mustie. Water in fuel, octane level, sheared key, spark plug, carb and reversed coil. You always give the small engine master class. Thanks.
Mustie, TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN SPOKEN " EVEN IF SOMEBODY TELLS YOU WHAT THEY DID YOU HAVE TO GO BACK OVER IT " & IT PAID OFF AS IN MOST CASES.
I haven’t had shop class in over 30 years. But you should be teaching it! The detail you give and as simplistic as you make it, is a gift. I wish all teachers had that.
Who else loves how he makes it feel like your there with him?
If you have ever had this happen you know the pain
DID you make more money on video or repair... LOL
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Aaaaye bmx brethren
Does anyone answer when he asks a question like, can you see? I do.
Mustie1, This is one of THE helpful videos I have come to find. I'm running a professional pressure washing company and the pressure washer was having the same issue. The pull start was ripping out so hard it was recoiling and breaking the rope several times. I thought it was weak rope or the pull start assembly was broken. So I replaced and still it was happening. I had no way of know what to do but this video was clear and to the point. Today, I did the same, valve clearance adjustment, and cleaned and adjusted the magnet. It worked! No pull start issues. One of the best videos I have used for the company. Thank you.
Fantastic job. I really enjoyed it and finding the coil reversed was surprisingl.
I have said it before and I will say it again. I always love watching your videos, because, not once have I heard you pushing people to subscribe. You are a smart man, if people like the content they will subscribe. Which they have, and will continue to do. It just goes to show that you don't have to constantly ANNOY the snot out of people to get subscribers. All you need is great content like you provide! Keep up the good work!
I'm an MX Tech with 15yrs "employed" experience, raced mx for 25, rebuilt countless of these motors and I'm watching a video of someone else do what I hate (briggs/lawnmower engines). WHY!!?? I gotta go through my own mower and would be done by now but I'm still watching this dude!!!
Hi Mustie1, The one thing I thought I would mention regarding the engine dying after 10-15 mins of use can sometimes be caused by a faulty fuel tank vent causing the fuel tank to build up a vacuum while the engine is consuming fuel. Great video btw. Cheers
That was COOL! I love seeing a person figure out an issue, rather than throw parts at problems. THANKS!!
Love your videos Mustie! Logic is your strong suit. I enjoy how you explain things to where even a novice can understand what you're talking about. That's what makes your channel great and makes people keep coming back.
I wish my physician had your diagnostic skill and tenacity.
They call it "Practicing" medicine for a reason.
The infamous HAA when he finally gets something always cracks me up love it lol
I've been a small engine mechanic for many years. I thought I knew from the beginning of the video what this is going to be. Damn it mustie you got me again. I have yet to see that one until now. Thanks for the great content apparently I'm still learning. Thank you. Jonny from Canada
So what did you think it was going to be? My guess was the decompression mechanism broke.
truckguy you mean the compression real ease
Okay I was assuming it was decompression valve and adjusting the valves would do the trick.
I guessed timing issue
Two comments. On Briggs coils, the coil has "engine side" to get the install correct. Also the green gas goblins and water love to hang out in the fuel shut off,
So the coil problem got the owner a complete engine tune and all Mustie fans a complete troubleshoot tree on running issues of the Honda. Fantastic.
I can't remember what exactly (thinking Techumseh) but the coil bolts were different sizes to only allow one way installation.
And some aftermarket say "cyl side" on them to give you the correct orientation.
Classic example of the difference between a mechanic and a technician. Good find!
Not really lol he took apart half the motor to find the issue 😅
@@EFLO3D he followed what he knew could cause the failiure..thats the way every other mechanic would have done it..and gives back a well seviced engine with adjusted valves, coil and cleaned carb...so right way to do it! :P
This guy is a Pro. Ive learned so much. Thank You.
I never liked the term "technician" every job under the sun is some kind of "technician" but only certain jobs have been historically important enough to end up with it's own term. No one says law technician its lawyer. No one says medical diagnosis technician its doctor. The same goes for mechanic, the term technician devalues the importance of a mechanic.
He’s very entertaining to say the least.
I love the fact that the end of the video you we're playing fetch with your dog. Everyone should do this in their videos
Almost,was back @ his mates house after returnin' the pressure washer!
"Didn't see that coming didya"
Yes, had the same prob last year !!!!
Wish I'd seen this first it took me AGES!!
I knew it was odd to see that the white lettering was on the back lol
Same here, that was my guess as soon when he said he changed the coil.
I love the bold move of using a Taryl cup to drain the float bowl!!!
Dam good mechanic ,like a mad scientist of engines ,and can explain how everything works
A side dish of 'how it works'
A main dish of 'diagnosis'
A dessert of ' sweet success'
This viewer is satisfyingly full
👍👍👍
Agree, agree, agree!
So well said
12.30 am in Eastern Australia and I have just finished yesterdays productions from my two favourite TH-camrs , Mustie1 in NH. USA and Marty T 10,000 miles away in New Zealand. They are the two most commonsense calm approach guys there are. They encounter totally different issues but I always learn something. Many thanks - and now it's way past my bed time
Yes they are both great
Thanks for the Tip on Marty T. went and checked out his channel and to my surprise found out it is the guy from the Angry Ram channel. Didn't know he had another channel.
Andrew Camarata is also an addictive channel, much like Mustie1..
Yes both have a great approach to life and it's hurdles. Central California watching
Recommend South Main Auto channel, mostly automotive but Eric knows his stuff and the faultfinding videos are excellent. Also Project Binky from Obsession Motorsport, two crazy Brits squeezing a Celica 4x4 engine and running gear into a classic Mini, very funny but amazing engineering.
No rookie would have solved that mystery. I never would have thought of a mis-installed coil. Nicely done, once again.
Your comment destroyed the video for me .. it was the only visible comment on mobile device and I about to turn to full screen and all I saw was the words mis-installled coil
Spoiler alert!
On over haul engine I take lots of pictures for the future problems
Yes I’ve seen this before and it’s surely a check back on pictures if you’re stumped 😊
Slowly and steadily you talk things through with us and solve the issue. I love this channel
It just goes to show, when you want to give up because you can't figure it out..there's always a LOGICAL solution..you just need patience, knowledge and the skill and experience to sort it out..Well done Mustie1..And the pleasure come from having achieved and overcome!!..Paul UK..Love your vids...
What I think would have been an interesting add to the video is when you brought it back and told him what was wrong with it!
As a side - see if you can get him to let you rebuild the pump and make a video of that. Something I would (and probably others) would be interested in seeing.
I know that I sure would
You have aptitude and experience and are a joy to watch figuring out the problem.
Backwards coil, never ran into that before but next time I'm scratching my head about a pre-ignition issue I will remember this video.
1st for me too
I wonder if thats what it is on my 212 predator
.015 intake and .020 exhaust! on the gx390. Recheck and let me know if I'm wrong, but I dont think so.
I wonder if it ever yank back on him again.
Great find! I'm from the old days when Briggs & Stratton had two different size bolts for the coil so you couldn't mess up like that LOL!
I worked at a shop that sold small engine implements. The Honda GX engine has a good reputation. Rules for pressure washers: 1.Don't let them freeze. 2.Don't let them heat. 3.Don't run them dry. Looks like the thermal relief plug opened up on this unit. Good video - didn't see the backwards coil coming. Good job!
Why it’s best to take a picture before removing anything
Just makes sense to look back and compare
So much better than anything on TV
Back in the late 70's I was given a book called" how to fix anything" Mustie1 you are the video version of my book.......
You were teaching today. Very Impressive. I went through aircraft mechanics school back in the early sixties. My best instructors delivered their lessons as you did today. Large aircraft engines (3-4000 hp) have incredibly complicated carburetors the size of a toaster oven. My carburetor instructor was one of the best. You remind me of my best instructors. Thanks
I can't describe how much satisfaction I got from that final wash of the pressure washer. And using fixed machine itself for that was only a cherry on top.
Interesting repair, Mustie1! Valuable lesson in tracking down problems one by one, and repairing as you go.
One of your best shows ever, when every thing goes wrong and you solve the many problems, love it.
Good to see your video's again.....I got started in my own shop because of watching you. I'm in a wheelchair because of of a Harley crash. You gave me inspiration to start my own small engine shop. That was 5 yrs ago......thx Mustie
Can’t have a better start to the day than having coffee and watching Mustie1 fix things 👌🏽☕️
Ohhh yeah; this is what I'm up to before I head out the door this morning.
Thanks for all the work; and the stellar upload timing.
Since high school shops, Navy trade School and AC+R trade school and 45 years as an industrial electrician , power production tech and air con refrigeration tech (AC+R), I have never had instruction from, worked with, or watched anyone as absolutely talented and brilliant as this man. I learn more in an hour than in my 50 years of work. Im 66 and learning everyday. Including spelling!
Right from the get go, when that chord pulled out of your hand, I figured bad ignition timing. A lesson for you....it's not always a fuel problem.
I enjoy watching you very much, and I'm always amazed at how calm you seem to be no matter what the issue.
Backwards coil, don't know if I would have caught that. Great video.
I'd of never thunk it.
I should learn to not read the comments before watching the video! You just gave away the ending, and it’s not your fault, it’s mine for skipping to the last page of the book, lol!
@@kriswright1022 for that *VERY REASON* I stay away from the comments section until I finish the video.
if it is a new electronic coil, it could have a diode in it, current flows one way only.
come coils say cyl. side.
whooops some coils say this side out or cyl. side.
My favourite part of the video:
“I’m afraid to commit”
Truer words have never been spoken
I have a Honda powered pressure washer that has taught me how to re-string the pull start...very well.
Thank you! I'll be re-stringing it again but this time adjusting the valves.👍
Update: my old Dewalt pressure washer with a Honda engine is no longer kicking back!!!
After installing another pull cord & handle I adjusted the vales & its running better than it ever did! 👍
One thing that wasn’t covered on the fuel side was to check the fuel bowl retaining bolt, it could’ve had blocked passage, sometimes it’s the issue on no fuel since its the lowest point in the bowl, and dirt will settle there after sitting for long periods of time then when started it gets sucked in the ports. This was an excellent video, thanks for sharing.
I set those engines at .004 in my shop and they run great and stops the kick back. The little white choke arm has a knob in the end that is used to plug the gas line. Thanks for great video's.
Well made video,worked on small engines over 50 years,nice to see someone who knows what he is doing
Wow-11K likes-awesome!-thanks so much Mustie-I've "modified" tools, like grinding off the wings on screwdrivers, and thinning down wrenches-kind of voids the warranty-lol-thanks again!
When I was a kid back in the 1970's .I'd go digging through the scrap piles and find old junk lawnmower engines for my homemade go carts ..bring the engines home and try to get them running ....My Dad was an Old Us Army Veteran .when he came back home from the Army in the 1950's .he went into the Pennsyvania coalmines and a Mine Mechanic..there were no jobs for Veterans back then so they took what they could get ...My Dad was Creative ..if Dad needed a part and couldn't get one he made one ha ha ..I miss those old timers ...when I had a lawnmower engine that had a sheared off flywheel key .My Dad would cut one out of a plate of steel .stick the homemade steel key in his bench vise and with his file he would file it down till it fit perfectly ...Dad always said .you wouldn't want to use this steel key if you were still using the engine on a lawnmower. But on a go cart I dont see a problem with using steel for the key ..Dad fixed many engines for me and they ran great for what I needed them for ......We lived way out in the country back then and would have to drive many hours to get to the city to find mower part so Dad made what we needed ....The Days of the Old timers are gone ..everything can be bought on the internet today
Another excellent vid to enjoy with my lunch! A Sunday morning stress buster, thank you, as always from your UK fans.
Mustie little tip specific for Honda engines the nub at the end of the choke lever is to actually plug the fuel line.
I don’t know why I watched this to the finish because I will never attempt what you did. Very interesting and relaxing to watch you work out the problem one step at a time. Perfect camera angle and volume. Thanks
I'm sure its been said already, but I believe that the water that comes out of the pump when the pressure line out is off, is meant to cool the pump when water isn't going directly through the pump itself. As AvE would say, "That's a feature, not a fault!" Great video!
You have definitively and thoroughly explained the mechanics of engine, timings, etc. in this video. As usual, awesome job!
Love the "Taryl Fixes All' Mug - along with Mustie1, Kings of TH-cam !
Tayle is great. he mentions mustie1 using this mug in the video and said "I don't mind he used my mug to drain the gas" (paraphrased)
the pump on the karcher power washer i have was a total p.o.s. !! replaced it and it has run great for the last 15 years. still running strong!
I've watched many small engine mechanic videos, Probably in the hundreds. And this video demonstrates musty at his very best. I don't know any small engine mechanic.That has the troubleshooting and diagnostic skills along with the practical knowledge of musty. Great job! 👍👍👍 By the way as soon as I saw the problems I said To myself, it's either the valve timing or the magnito.
Would you concider doing a video on the power washer's pump valve body repair or rebuild? Might be interesting. Thanks
I second this! I have a pressure washer with a broken connector for the inlet hose. I know that Amazon has replacement pumps for 40.00, but I have not yet taken the pump off the motor to check the model #.
I would also like to see a full typical pump teardown/troubleshoot and rebuild with parts like seals etc. that can be replaced. Would be a very welcome episode or two.
I could do a pressure washer pump repair video.
I rebuilt a Comet pump and it was unremarkable. There are a lot of good videos and don't forget it is not just the seals but the one way valves. Fix them and it's like a new pump.
I was coming down here to ask the same thing!
I’ve never seen him pull a cord soo many times. Makes me feel good since I feel like I’m always here
Great fix, and quite gentlemanly to explain the possibilities as to why the coil may have been installed incorrectly!
Thank you mustie1. Today I helped my son put new value spring holders and adjusted the values. Your instruction was key to a successful fix.
Calling yourself a "Rookie" made me laugh. Thanks, I needed that❗
If you didn’t have Mustie as a friend or neighbor, this machine was the perfect candidate for the ‘free pile’ at the end of the driveway....
...where Mustie would find it and pick it up.
My favorite kinds of people (free pile )
Although I’m a day late in watching this video,,,, from the first few minutes I knew it was a coil issue.... I used to pressure wash restaurants and I enjoyed messing with these engines.... great video..!!!!!
Inspired me to get a Lawnmower running that’s been sitting for a couple of years. Checked Air gap and re-gapped, dumped carburetor bowl. First pull. Thank you.
Admitting when you've made a mistake/ overlooked something. I wish more would.
That is something I really like about Mustie, he has the honesty to leave errors in and not edit them out. That way we can all learn from his mistakes
Malcolm Rowe @DannMarceau Indeed! This is one of the reasons I kept watching and subscribed to Mustie1’s channel early on. He troubleshoots the way most of us with less experience would encounter issues in real life. Most of us now know you check for spark, check the fuel, check the carb etc. But if you overlook something or don’t see it act up the first time around, now what? Darren shows us. There’s no shame in it, we just want to fix whatever is the cause and carry on. That’s real life and really useful education. Best content of its genre on the web. I enjoy many others, but I always check Mustie1 first. He’s made me a better “in-house handy man”.
I made a mistake!
@@malcolmrowe1794 If I could steal one mustie trait it would definitely be his ability to not get frustrated working on stuff. I think that's part of why I enjoy his channel so much when something doesn't work it's like a joke between him and whatever he's working on. I know TH-cam demotes your channel if you use foul language but I honestly get the impression that is just who he is and I particularly enjoy it. Gives me power to keep trying to figure out whatever I am working on.
my guy has a gas powered pressure washer that i have broken the rip cord ( as we now call it )so many times it s just a pain in the butt to replace all the time. so i asked if i couldn t just jumper it to get it to run? he came up w/ a socket an extention and a cordless drill that he put the socket on the big bolt head in the center of the motor pulled the trigger and got the motor spinning and quick as a bunny it was running! so now i just start the darn thing like that whenever i use it. it saves so much time and effort since the rip cord doesn t need to be on it now!
Best learning yet, I have a very similar engine in my log splitter, now fixed thank you very much. and as a bonus for me, my spare generator that I've done (nearly) everything to, but wouldn't run, added a teeny bit of oil and runs like a charm, pesky over zealous low oil cutout. Winter here, off grid, so very appreciated thank you old chap.
I praise people trying to fix stuff even if they made a mistake at the very least they tried.. As always great video
A "comedy of errors" perfectly describes my job working as a mechanic (mostly garbage trucks) for the city 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think this qualifies as a "Who'da thunk it!" fix ... for you and what sounded like a mechanically able owner. Nice trouble shooting! Thats a fix I will have to commit to memory. Thanks for sharing 👍
Amazing stuff reviving dead engines and amazing performance from a magic-mech man!
My sons Honda powered kart used to kick back just like this and would not start. Sold it as a non runner. I wish this video had been around six months ago! Great job Mustie 👍
Sorry to hear that
I like when you get a "comedy of errors" ...makes for great videos that we all get to enjoy!
Actually there is a fuel line plug built into the grey choke lever on the carb. If you look on the side of the lever, there is a short little stub that is designed to fit into the fuel line perfectly.
Only Honda techs know this feature.
Mustie, this video is awesome. taught me tons. Got may hands on an old craftsman rototiller, crank case and fuel take full of water and piston stuck. Tore it down, new carb and got the thing to run( one of those briggs carbs with too damn much linkage). Ran a few minutes then quit...would not restart. Got fed up...then watched this video. I remembered during my attempts to restart the tiller the pull cord would jerk from my hand. Aha, mustie says timing issue. Checked fly wheel key and coil gap. Viola, set the gap at 12 thou and the booger started on 3rd pull, purring like it oughta. Thx bro. I am hooked on your video lessons.
For the length of time you ran the washer without water would not make a difference. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
I understand you clarified that it was not your cell phone however, If you want to have your phone on while you are filming that is your choice. You have a life outside these videos and people need to understand that. You record for several hours and then edit it into a small 1hour ish video for our entertainment. what we see in 1hour ish is in some case several hours of your life. Don't listen to these idiots complaining about a "cell phone" type sound.
We Love your videos Keep them going!!!
Amen brother
Looks like Summer has arrived in New Hampshire.
Summer has arrived and Ghislane has departed!
With a last name like that, you must have some Eastern Canadian Cajun blood.
All three weeks of it!
It has in CA. Sticky hot days
Meanwhile where i am it's been week straight of rain, is nice.
Well done Mustie. Outstanding.
Great run down on how a engine runs at each stage. As a garage tinkerer with no formal training of any kind that made perfect sense to me.
Mustie1: I’ve been watching you’re videos for years and this actually my first comment ever, your videos are educational and fun to watch. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos. Keep up the good work. You’re awesome!
Awesome, thank you!
Good old sundays,best day of week
The seventh day rest Gods day
Backwards coil. You're right, I did NOT see that coming. Nice work.
Me neither
I've had lawnmowers last for years, but pressure washers are lucky to last a year or two. I bought an electric one 5 years ago and I've never looked back. So easy.
When taking out the little pin that keeps the float in place, notice it does not have to click into place, because it is long enough that if it vibrates all the way One Direction or the other it will hit the side of the bowl, and because it’s long enough it will never fall out.
WooHoo Mustie vid for my Sunday watching pleasure.
Thanks for explaining it in Full, You've given me the enthusiasm to look at our Old Water Blaster again, which was purchased new 10 years ago, But stopped running and started backfiring 2 months after buying, Noticed the governer arm adjustment screw vibrated loose changing the Governer setting ?
Ended up in the shed stored and forgotten, procrastinated and missed warranty period. My Bad !
*Good job as always. Non-running engines are doomed to run when they enter your hands.*
love your vids been watching a long time learned alot from you thanks for letting us be a part of your life god bless be safe
I've learned some more about the same problem I have with my generator lol thank you mustie. Great video buddy
I really appreciate your knowledge, presentation style, and your channel.
I am completing the rebuild of an Ex-cell pressure washer. It has a Honda GX390 engine and an Annovi Reverberi RKV-4G32 pump.
Regarding the pump:
I replaced pistons, spacers, piston o-rings and nuts, check valves, and unloader o-rings. I had problems with the unloader, the spring was missing. The shaft keyway was also broken, suggesting the pump became difficult to spin. I put a spacer and a shorter main valve spring in the unloader because this unloader and spring are obsolete, and I cannot find a new or used one.
The unloader fastening bolts are hollow tubes that bolt in to the manifold. One is 1/2" low pressure side, and 3/8" on high pressure side. These original bolts are steel and extremely corroded. I replaced them with a set of brass ones. I replaced the o-rings on these tubular bolts. I replaced the keyway key.
I hooked up the water supply and the unloader leaked at the new tubular mounting bolts. I had crushed the o-ring. It must have slipped out during reassembly.
Replaced it. No more leaks. The engine ran for about 5 seconds, then bogged down. The pressure gun trigger was stuck. I pulled very hard on the trigger and water shot out like a rocket.
It seems I have too much pressure building up internally. I am researching this problem. I suspect the unloader that was missing a spring may be part of the problem, but not sure.
What else can raise the pressure inside the pump? Can the two tubular bolts mounting the unloader be the problem? The 1/2" tubular bolt mounts the low pressure inlet side. The 3/8" bolt mounts the unloader to the high pressure outlet side. These tubular mounting bolts do have orifices.
The motor is a Honda GX390. The pump is an Annovi Reverberi RKV4G32. All pump parts are AR parts specified in AR parts breakdown for the pump. The two tubular unloader mounting bolts (Part# AR2121 are"brass"). The original ones were carbon steel. I can't find a reason for this difference, except the brass ones look like a newer design and since they are brass, they should not corrode like the steel ones. The unloader is a VR 3/B.
Can you enlighten me about what can make the pressure increase to the point the motor bogs down like this?
Thought I would share my kickback story as it may help others with the same issue. When magnets, valve timing, points, coils and all the other issues are not your problem, run a compression test. Had a Tecumseh LEV120, L head lawn mower. Mower pull start kicked back violently when plug wire was connected. Appeared to have decent compression. After chasing all of the usual gremlins, I decided to run a compression test. 25 PSI max (way to low). Next, I did an leak down test. It immediately failed. I could hear the air blowing out the crankcase vent and in to the intake manifold. Engine had a cracked compression ring. My conclusion; during the combustion stroke, the intense pressure leaked by the piston, pressurizing the crankcase, forcing the piston to reverse direction abruptly. My customer chose not to repair the engine as it was 18+ years old.
I really enjoy it when you take the time to explain things. I dont know much about engines and your content is helping me learn!
Great to hear!
47:45 He used the pressure washer to clean the pressure washer. I love it....I was hoping he would do that! lol
Just wanted to say thanks. My pressure washer kicked the bucket back in May and I didn't have the chance to take a good look at why it stopped working until recently. At first I thought it was the carb. Cleaned it out (there was junk in the bowl so I thought that was it at first). Put it back together, tried to start it, and it pulled the starter cord out of my hand (and felt like it almost broke my arm in the process too. :/ ). I didn't have much time to get into the guts of the thing so I put it away until I had more time.
I saw this video back on the 5th when you published it. I hadn't touched the coil but you gave me an idea of what could have been wrong. This past weekend I pulled off the flywheel and sure enough, the key that keeps the flywheel in sync with the crank had sheared and the two were now out of phase by about 90 degrees. Of course nobody in my area carries the specific size of key the engine uses so I had to order it. No biggie, two days and five bucks later I had three of 'em. Put the flywheel back on, slid the pin in, put the thing back together, and gave it a pull. She fired right up on the first try! Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!
Pretty good Job Darren I wouldn't have thought about the backwards coil thing at all.