Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B
I love the fact that you register the stuff you sell. That is something that many people don't do and many people toss out the paperwork as soon as they get home. All places should do this. Keep on bringing these awesome videos!
Working on a Hilti concrete saw today. Got it all buttoned up and was about to pull the starter rope and there it was. Laying on the bench, a random screw. Doubt and the where did that go had me tear it back apart. Coworker walks over and says, "Did a screw fly over here?". He bought lunch after I chased him out the door swinging a chainsaw chain at his head. Never a dull moment where I work.
I work in a small engine repair shop, and I always use a little silicone spray to remove and install the spark plug boots when I'm replacing an ignition coil.
I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.
I picked up an Echo blower that was set out beside the road with trash. Like the backpack blower, it would run about 10 minutes and die. Then it would not start again until it was completely cool. I put a new ignition module (coil) on it and it runs great. Watching your videos has given me more confidence in attempting repairs for myself. Thanks for sharing your videos.
I wish every woman was as good as you. You are like the complete opposite of over 50+ ladies I deal with on a daily basis. For whatever reason they don’t want to get their hands dirty and deal with service/maintenance and rely on their husbands/bf to do everything for them. Even then their men usually suck at fixing things most of the time. It’s very refreshing and gives me hope to see such a talented young lady do this line of work!!
This has to be one of the best channels on TH-cam. She's totally non-confrontational and totally informational. I come in here to relax and forget about the world...what a treasure!
Usually in this type failure, there's a very small break either in an internal winding or plug wire. When the coil heats, the break expands thus no spark. Cool down and the break closes. Nice video Bre.
Great video, as always. I noticed that you were wearing snow pants. It must be in the 40's. down South. In WI we wear them when it gets to double digits below zero.
I have only one Echo product, an ES210 Shred 'n' Vac, but it has been bullet proof for at least the last six or seven years. If I ever need another chainsaw, or other gas-powered unit, it will be an Echo! Thanks for the video, Bre!
Followed your instructions and mine works now, thank you for saving me time, money and frustration. I appreciate what you do to help us maintain our equipment.
I also stretch the boot by inserting pliers & opening the handles in multiple directions then I use a little silicone lubricant when removing & reinstalling the spark plug boot. Then wipe off the excess after I put the boot on.
Thank you - I did not know if I had registered the Echo PB-580T purchased from Home Depot by my wife as a Christmas present many years ago. The unit worked for years but I would have to power it back to keep it running. After the new ignition module (purchased off brand on Amazon with all the parts you had to reuse) the unit worked great for 15 minutes. Hopefully will run again once I let it cool off. Great instructional video. 😃😃😃😃😃
With the added bonus that it is rubber-safe which ordinary petroleum based greases are not. You can also use synthetic brake grease as it is dielectric grease under disguise but sold dirt cheap. Regards !
I just wanted to thank you for making this detailed video. I have an Echo PB-580T that’s 6 years old and just stopped running one day while I was using it. I purchased a genuine ignition coil from Echo online parts and tune up kit. I installed it per your video instructions and walla! It worked and runs great now. Thank you so much - you have a subscriber…
What a way to start a Saturday Morning. What an en depth video. Really like those torque bits. I’m ordering me a set today. Thanks have a great day. DLCR El Paso, Tx
Queen of knowledge strikes again she knows what she's talking about she makes it look so easy thank you for the tip on my riding lawn mower gasoline been drained thank you
To remove boot, I used to use a steel pick. Slide it down between the high tension lead and the boot. Now you can pry back the boot from the lead wire, and drop in a drop of oil. Then, rotate the pick around the high tension lead to spread the oil. Now the boot will be much easier to pull off and less chance of damaging the connector. I learnt this procedure in a Stihl update seminar.
I bought so many parts to fix my PB 580-T. It didn't work. I watched so many clips on TH-cam. It didn't work. I watched your video and now it finally works. It was that little distance with the ignition coil and flywheel. Runs like new. (You))know what's up. Thank you! My headache is gone. Thanks again!
Echo , I’ve all ways like echo but have not found many place’s that sale them ,so friend of mine open up a sthil dealer ship . So now I have 9 pieces of equipment. So far have not had much trouble with them . But love what you’re doing with video, I am not a mechanic by no means but watching you I’m learning about some of these things chainsaws and blowers trimmers nice job.
You know it's cold when Chickanic is in a sweatshirt and snow mobile pants instead of her usual T-shirt and shorts. ROFLMAO. Great video. Keep up the good work!
I have had great luck using silicon dialectic compound to lube the inside of the insulating tubing. Hint: On the spark plug boots, put the silicon compound in a syringe and squirt it inside the easy way. I got some big ones from my local Dollar Tree, but feed stores and vets carry them also. I do grind off the sharp point on the syringe needle, as then I can't poke myself or poke through insulation. Chemtronics Z5 heatsink compound also works, but is spendy. One can also add a small piece of tubing on the syringe to get lube into tight places. I keep my dialectic heatsink compound for transistors in a syringe, as the tubes are prone to splitting too.
I have found that mild heat can help with plastic parts that don't want to come apart. A light application from an electric heat gun is sometimes magic.
I do enjoy your videos and I save them for later reference when I come across stuff like you do 🤠 I don't have a small engine shop or business I did used to work in shops and learned a lot of things doing that.
Thank you for replying to my Amzoil Sabre post. I have tried the recommended ratio of 50//1 however, the machine smoked more, with more carbon build up. Were you aware that most 2 cycle non synthetic oils have "fillers"non lubing chemicals in them that require a higher ratio of oil to gas in them? Please consider checking out the Lubrology reports. I observed this by checking out the exhaust screen and eventually eliminated the exhaust screen.. No, I am not a sponsor, but found what works for me at less cost. I appreciate your videros' time and info.
I agree with Charles Fiore, a little silicone spray if you have some will help a lot. I've also used Windex on that sort of stuff and it works pretty good too. Thanks for another great video!!
To get the protective cover on the spark plug wire, find a metal rod that slides into the cover and straightens out the cover, use lube and slide the wire in while removing the rod. Modify a pair of pliers to hold the spring wire and the plug wire to squeeze the 2 together.
Love your advise and demos. Yes lube, soapy water to slide the chaffing tube over the wire. I dampen a blade before I cut plastic or rubber tubing etc.
Got a stihl "farm boss" chainsaw. Thing is a brute to start(I'm70) so I'm kind of intimidated by it. It sat for months while I looked at it in my garage. Finally I needed it, so I grabbed it and pulled. Stated in 2 pulls! Appreciate any videos you have about them. Thanks.
I would suggest using Dielectric grease at least for the ease of sliding the boot on as it is conductive where regular lube can insulate the electrical connection and is great to use with any electrical connection as it keeps moisture from corroding the connection. Great videos enjoy them all. Happy Thanksgiving.
@@jeremiahlf you are correct. Dielectric means it does not conduct the flow of electricity. Most are silicone based. They protect electrical connectors from corrosion, moisture, and dirt and are a lubricant. You are correct. I stand corrected
Thank you for your informative videos. I enjoy watching them to learn things. I’ve watched them in the past and three or four months later, I encountered an issue with one of my small engines. A dim light came on in my memory bank and lo and behold, I recalled one of your videos where you addressed the same problem. I was able to fix the issue and not have to take the tool to a shop and be without it for a week or two. Thank you….
Echoe excellent 👍 I love their products. Start east no issues. We had issues on marine outboard motor s with hot coil fails . Would die after hot then get boat towed back to marina then it would start ... 😂 Out off Bahamas one mercury would not restart after shut down heat soak. No one to help us . I removed cover and poured ice cold water on ignition electronics and it started. Went back with cover off for air cooling.. CDI charge coil under flywheel get hot 🔥 Maybe drill holes in cover to let air cool coil..
Fire : If you have light yellowish fire, your engine "might:" start. You need brilliant blue spark for your engine to run right. Usually, a coil is like a light bulb, either it works or it don't. I disagree with any sparks is good spark. If your spark is jumping around from the edge of the plug to the electrode. That means the plug is fouled. The spark needs to be consistent. I had a Craftsman 6 hp. chainsaw, it would start all day long at home. When I took it up in the mountains, it wouldn't hit a lick. It would cut through ginormous logs like crazy. I ended up beating it to death with my 14 pound sledge hammer. I now have all Husqvarna saws. I have an XP 262, I bought new in 1993, it's never been to the repair shop. It still has the original NGK plug, I run 110 octane Sunoco gas with Mobile 1 synthetic 2 stroke oil. 35:1 mixing ratio, I gap my plugs at 28 on the feeler gauge. Btw, you're very attractive.😘
Another Thank YOu!!! Followed your vid- and pretty much replaced - ignition coil- plug and carb- one suggestion- new carbs are not exactly to the dimensions of OEM - so you might have to get out a rasp and shave off a little of the plastic on the lower left part of the block- but otherwise- runs like new- and save me a lot of time while simultaneously getting a couple more hole punches on my “man card”- Oh- and don’t mess with the boot- just clip it and splice it into the original - with some of the great heat shrink solder connectors!!
I was just working on a blower at work other day. First thought what would Chickanic do? Started with fuel, straight gas 🤯, scratch piston, maybe, compression ok, spark has it. Mechanic at work said plug maybe fouled thou it has spark. Tried to grab another from the pile of broken machines. It would pop off. Was wondering about coil now I find this video. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍🤯 Maybe a fish wire to pull all those wires through. A 12 guage copper wire, flexible.
Very timely video, my dependable old Stilh back pack blower (almost 30 years old) started to have this problem just recently. New coil ordered. My backup Echo is still running after 20 or so years! A little routine maintenance really pays off in the long run.
great video. i have an old Echo backpack blower i replaced the carb on. it worked great for a couple of months and then wouldn't start. seeing this makes me want to take another look at it and see if i can get it to fire up.
Dang Skippy I did not know the warrantied their stuff like that that's pretty good for them to stand behind it thank you so much for the video and the tips love it please continue
Sometimes, a little heat placed in the right spot helps, it makes the rubber and plastic malleable, which in turn will make your job easier, keep up the good work!!!!
Carb and choke cleaner to remove and install those boots. Use a straight pick to get in between the boot and wire then use the straw on the carb cleaner. You got to be quick going back on but when it dries, it's stuck. Not coming off.
My SRM230 needed a new coil after about 13 years of use. I maintain my equipment and start it once in the middle of winter usually, and put it away with Stabil along with mixing Stabil in anyway as soon as I buy the 93 Octane fuel. It was completely dead though, and had only an intermittent 'dull' spark. That was a fun little repair, but I fixed it perfectly.
Don't know if you, or anyone, will read this but if you had run the spark plug wire back in place before you put the contactor and boot on to it it would be a lot easier to thread in and since you have to have the boot off I kind of think removing it first would help with the removal too. Just saying.
Hi Bre, I enjoy watching all your educational videos. I have a pb 580t that bogs down when I squeeze the trigger. First, the machine did not start when I tried to use it for the start of the season, so I cleaned the carburetor and it starts easily but
You have helped me to stop thinking V8 racing engines and start thinking 2 strokes. I have had to add to my big chest of tools and your advice on the more dedicated 2 stroke repair tools has been spot on. Thanks
Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B
I love the fact that you register the stuff you sell. That is something that many people don't do and many people toss out the paperwork as soon as they get home. All places should do this. Keep on bringing these awesome videos!
Working on a Hilti concrete saw today. Got it all buttoned up and was about to pull the starter rope and there it was. Laying on the bench, a random screw. Doubt and the where did that go had me tear it back apart. Coworker walks over and says, "Did a screw fly over here?". He bought lunch after I chased him out the door swinging a chainsaw chain at his head. Never a dull moment where I work.
Silicone spray is your friend to remove and install plug wire boots and plug wire covers. It will also help with the plug terminal.
I came to the comments to say this...
I use a mixture of dawn and water to lubricate situations like this.
Yep for sure
But it WON'T go away, making the connection between the boot and the wire 'slimy'.
I work in a small engine repair shop, and I always use a little silicone spray to remove and install the spark plug boots when I'm replacing an ignition coil.
I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.
I picked up an Echo blower that was set out beside the road with trash. Like the backpack blower, it would run about 10 minutes and die. Then it would not start again until it was completely cool. I put a new ignition module (coil) on it and it runs great. Watching your videos has given me more confidence in attempting repairs for myself. Thanks for sharing your videos.
I wish every woman was as good as you. You are like the complete opposite of over 50+ ladies I deal with on a daily basis. For whatever reason they don’t want to get their hands dirty and deal with service/maintenance and rely on their husbands/bf to do everything for them. Even then their men usually suck at fixing things most of the time. It’s very refreshing and gives me hope to see such a talented young lady do this line of work!!
She is not just good she is amazing xx
Good morning all
All of us mechanics are helping you all we can , we love you video and yes we watch you really close
This has to be one of the best channels on TH-cam. She's totally non-confrontational and totally informational. I come in here to relax and forget about the world...what a treasure!
Except for the”let’s go Brandon people”
Love Bre, she is a big help to a lot of people!
Thank you! Mine had a bad module as well, and even though I could have figured out how to get to it, you saved me some time. The blower runs again!
ALWAYS look forward to seeing your videos. Thanks lady
Silicone spray for plug boot install. Enjoying the videos!
Usually in this type failure, there's a very small break either in an internal winding or plug wire. When the coil heats, the break expands thus no spark. Cool down and the break closes. Nice video Bre.
Good morning!
Absolutely wonderful video. Help me so much easy to follow. Fix the machine running like a chant now appreciate your time
I don't have a back pack blower and likely never will but I still enjoy watching you fix stuff. 🤩
Great video, as always. I noticed that you were wearing snow pants. It must be in the 40's. down South. In WI we wear them when it gets to double digits below zero.
Great channel, filled with helpful info! Just my two cents, the tank top is fine scenery!
I have only one Echo product, an ES210 Shred 'n' Vac, but it has been bullet proof for at least the last six or seven years.
If I ever need another chainsaw, or other gas-powered unit, it will be an Echo! Thanks for the video, Bre!
Very helpful video! Newb tip: reinstall the boot after snaking the plug cable up past the carb.
“Lube” makes everything better! Sounds like a T shirt!
Hi 😊Pretty Lady....Thank You for putting... "the link below".. ..I have used several to increase my got too many tools now inventory......lol..
I think that's a new Chicanic t-shirt:
"Lube
It makes everything
better!"
Followed your instructions and mine works now, thank you for saving me time, money and frustration. I appreciate what you do to help us maintain our equipment.
Awesome Video!👍🏻👍🏻Great Information!
Once again, another informative video. I love watching someone working that knows what they’re doing.
Love the way you work on stuff, & your comments, honey!
Always love your vids. Even if they don’t pertains to me. Have helped me several times. Tnx.
I also stretch the boot by inserting pliers & opening the handles in multiple directions then I use a little silicone lubricant when removing & reinstalling the spark plug boot. Then wipe off the excess after I put the boot on.
Thank you - I did not know if I had registered the Echo PB-580T purchased from Home Depot by my wife as a Christmas present many years ago. The unit worked for years but I would have to power it back to keep it running. After the new ignition module (purchased off brand on Amazon with all the parts you had to reuse) the unit worked great for 15 minutes. Hopefully will run again once I let it cool off. Great instructional video. 😃😃😃😃😃
Thanks for the reminder about “registration “ of Echo equipment, just bought my first echo chainsaw cs-590 beginning of the month!
Thanks and have a great weekend
Dielectric grease works great as a lube for plug wires. Also makes it easier to take apart later.
With the added bonus that it is rubber-safe which ordinary petroleum based greases are not. You can also use synthetic brake grease as it is dielectric grease under disguise but sold dirt cheap. Regards !
I just wanted to thank you for making this detailed video. I have an Echo PB-580T that’s 6 years old and just stopped running one day while I was using it. I purchased a genuine ignition coil from Echo online parts and tune up kit. I installed it per your video instructions and walla! It worked and runs great now. Thank you so much - you have a subscriber…
Bib Overalls. I like the look. 🔥🔥
Bre, thank you for making this video. Still saving us Time Money and Frustration. Have a GREAT VACATION!
What a way to start a Saturday Morning. What an en depth video. Really like those torque bits. I’m ordering me a set today. Thanks have a great day.
DLCR El Paso, Tx
Queen of knowledge strikes again she knows what she's talking about she makes it look so easy thank you for the tip on my riding lawn mower gasoline been drained thank you
To remove boot, I used to use a steel pick. Slide it down between the high tension lead and the boot. Now you can pry back the boot from the lead wire, and drop in a drop of oil. Then, rotate the pick around the high tension lead to spread the oil. Now the boot will be much easier to pull off and less chance of damaging the connector. I learnt this procedure in a Stihl update seminar.
I bought so many parts to fix my PB 580-T. It didn't work. I watched so many clips on TH-cam. It didn't work. I watched your video and now it finally works.
It was that little distance with the ignition coil and flywheel. Runs like new. (You))know what's up. Thank you! My headache is gone. Thanks again!
Echo , I’ve all ways like echo but have not found many place’s that sale them ,so friend of mine open up a sthil dealer ship . So now I have 9 pieces of equipment. So far have not had much trouble with them . But love what you’re doing with video, I am not a mechanic by no means but watching you I’m learning about some of these things chainsaws and blowers trimmers nice job.
You know it's cold when Chickanic is in a sweatshirt and snow mobile pants instead of her usual T-shirt and shorts. ROFLMAO. Great video. Keep up the good work!
So cute in your Mauve and overalls.
👍😉
Wonderful video Chickanic, nice machine easy to work on
I have had great luck using silicon dialectic compound to lube the inside of the insulating tubing.
Hint: On the spark plug boots, put the silicon compound in a syringe and squirt it inside the easy way. I got some big ones from my local Dollar Tree, but feed stores and vets carry them also. I do grind off the sharp point on the syringe needle, as then I can't poke myself or poke through insulation. Chemtronics Z5 heatsink compound also works, but is spendy. One can also add a small piece of tubing on the syringe to get lube into tight places. I keep my dialectic heatsink compound for transistors in a syringe, as the tubes are prone to splitting too.
I have found that mild heat can help with plastic parts that don't want to come apart. A light application from an electric heat gun is sometimes magic.
Good way to get that boot on, glad you showed me that trick, I deal with these pretty often.
Thank you for the instructional video. It was just what I needed!! 😊
They are the kinda jobs I like doing Bre. Good one. 👍🔧🇬🇧
Someone else has their winter gear on. Lordy... why does it have to winter??🤣🤣 Echo fan-boy here. Just re-ringed my blower. Runs like new.
I do enjoy your videos and I save them for later reference when I come across stuff like you do 🤠 I don't have a small engine shop or business I did used to work in shops and learned a lot of things doing that.
It’s always that “last little bit” that’s the worst. 😅 thanks for all your videos, endlessly helpful 👍
Hey, Chickanic. What an excellent video. Job well done, and I thank you so much. Now off to repair a few of these. Thank you.
Awsome Bre Awsome.
Thank you for replying to my Amzoil Sabre post. I have tried the recommended ratio of 50//1 however, the machine smoked more, with more carbon build up. Were you aware that most 2 cycle non synthetic oils have "fillers"non lubing chemicals in them that require a higher ratio of oil to gas in them? Please consider checking out the Lubrology reports. I observed this by checking out the exhaust screen and eventually eliminated the exhaust screen.. No, I am not a sponsor, but found what works for me at less cost. I appreciate your videros' time and info.
Thanks Bre! I enjoy the comments almost as much as your informative videos... everyone has tips and tricks. Keep up the great content!
nice to see a good small engine channel
I agree with Charles Fiore, a little silicone spray if you have some will help a lot. I've also used Windex on that sort of stuff and it works pretty good too. Thanks for another great video!!
To get the protective cover on the spark plug wire, find a metal rod that slides into the cover and straightens out the cover, use lube and slide the wire in while removing the rod.
Modify a pair of pliers to hold the spring wire and the plug wire to squeeze the 2 together.
Thank you for all your info
Thank you for the little tips, like having the magnet on the crank out of the way when installing the coil.
I use a heat gun to soften the rubber a little. Really helps.
Love your advise and demos. Yes lube, soapy water to slide the chaffing tube over the wire. I dampen a blade before I cut plastic or rubber tubing etc.
Got a stihl "farm boss" chainsaw. Thing is a brute to start(I'm70) so I'm kind of intimidated by it. It sat for months while I looked at it in my garage. Finally I needed it, so I grabbed it and pulled. Stated in 2 pulls! Appreciate any videos you have about them. Thanks.
when i was in the army ,we would take a random bolt to a sgt and tell him we did not know where it went.very funny to us.also,lube everything.
Nice video Bre, that's an excellent warranty on the echo products, shows the confidence in the manufacturer
Shows she is a good dealer, some aren't so great
Great tutorial as always. Thank you.
I would suggest using Dielectric grease at least for the ease of sliding the boot on as it is conductive where regular lube can insulate the electrical connection and is great to use with any electrical connection as it keeps moisture from corroding the connection. Great videos enjoy them all.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Many people seem to think dielectric grease is conductive. It says right on the tube that it is actually not conductive at all.
@@jeremiahlf you are correct. Dielectric means it does not conduct the flow of electricity. Most are silicone based. They protect electrical connectors from corrosion, moisture, and dirt and are a lubricant. You are correct. I stand corrected
Thank you for your informative videos. I enjoy watching them to learn things. I’ve watched them in the past and three or four months later, I encountered an issue with one of my small engines. A dim light came on in my memory bank and lo and behold, I recalled one of your videos where you addressed the same problem. I was able to fix the issue and not have to take the tool to a shop and be without it for a week or two.
Thank you….
Echoe excellent 👍 I love their products.
Start east no issues.
We had issues on marine outboard motor s with hot coil fails .
Would die after hot then get boat towed back to marina then it would start ... 😂
Out off Bahamas one mercury would not restart after shut down heat soak. No one to help us .
I removed cover and poured ice cold water on ignition electronics and it started.
Went back with cover off for air cooling..
CDI charge coil under flywheel get hot 🔥
Maybe drill holes in cover to let air cool coil..
Fire : If you have light yellowish fire, your engine "might:" start. You need brilliant blue spark for your engine to run right. Usually, a coil is like a light bulb, either it works or it don't.
I disagree with any sparks is good spark. If your spark is jumping around from the edge of the plug to the electrode. That means the plug is fouled. The spark needs to be consistent.
I had a Craftsman 6 hp. chainsaw, it would start all day long at home. When I took it up in the mountains, it wouldn't hit a lick. It would cut through ginormous logs like crazy.
I ended up beating it to death with my 14 pound sledge hammer. I now have all Husqvarna saws. I have an XP 262, I bought new in 1993, it's never been to the repair shop.
It still has the original NGK plug, I run 110 octane Sunoco gas with Mobile 1 synthetic 2 stroke oil. 35:1 mixing ratio, I gap my plugs at 28 on the feeler gauge. Btw, you're very attractive.😘
Thanks for your video. I replaced my ignition module, just like your outlined. It was easy following your instructions.
Another Thank YOu!!! Followed your vid- and pretty much replaced - ignition coil- plug and carb- one suggestion- new carbs are not exactly to the dimensions of OEM - so you might have to get out a rasp and shave off a little of the plastic on the lower left part of the block- but otherwise- runs like new- and save me a lot of time while simultaneously getting a couple more hole punches on my “man card”-
Oh- and don’t mess with the boot- just clip it and splice it into the original - with some of the great heat shrink solder connectors!!
Your vid was very helpful for me. Thanks for sharing it.
Good morning sunshine 🌞.
Great job Bre.
Hey, CHICK, Get or Use some DiElectric Grease on the BOOT. Good for both Moisture, and Slippage.
Thanks so much, got mine fixed in no time 😊
I was just working on a blower at work other day. First thought what would Chickanic do? Started with fuel, straight gas 🤯, scratch piston, maybe, compression ok, spark has it. Mechanic at work said plug maybe fouled thou it has spark. Tried to grab another from the pile of broken machines.
It would pop off. Was wondering about coil now I find this video.
Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍🤯
Maybe a fish wire to pull all those wires through. A 12 guage copper wire, flexible.
thanx again for a good video. Always informativer
Very timely video, my dependable old Stilh back pack blower (almost 30 years old) started to have this problem just recently. New coil ordered. My backup Echo is still running after 20 or so years! A little routine maintenance really pays off in the long run.
hi chickanic, i love your videos. i always use wd-40 for spark plug boot and the clear hose. lube make everything easy.
great video. i have an old Echo backpack blower i replaced the carb on. it worked great for a couple of months and then wouldn't start. seeing this makes me want to take another look at it and see if i can get it to fire up.
Dang Skippy I did not know the warrantied their stuff like that that's pretty good for them to stand behind it thank you so much for the video and the tips love it please continue
Sometimes, a little heat placed in the right spot helps, it makes the rubber and plastic malleable, which in turn will make your job easier, keep up the good work!!!!
It may be the secret screw you were talking about 🙂 Greetings from Norway.
Coils don't always fail outright. I had a Shindaiwa 488 that would not rev up, everything else tested good. replaced the coil and it worked perfect.
Carb and choke cleaner to remove and install those boots. Use a straight pick to get in between the boot and wire then use the straw on the carb cleaner. You got to be quick going back on but when it dries, it's stuck. Not coming off.
Love her videos. I always learn something.
My SRM230 needed a new coil after about 13 years of use. I maintain my equipment and start it once in the middle of winter usually, and put it away with Stabil along with mixing Stabil in anyway as soon as I buy the 93 Octane fuel. It was completely dead though, and had only an intermittent 'dull' spark. That was a fun little repair, but I fixed it perfectly.
Excellent repair and explanation as usual.
You can use a drop of dawn dish detergent to remove a boot plug. Works every time!
Enjoy you work
Don't know if you, or anyone, will read this but if you had run the spark plug wire back in place before you put the contactor and boot on to it it would be a lot easier to thread in and since you have to have the boot off I kind of think removing it first would help with the removal too. Just saying.
Hi Bre, I enjoy watching all your educational videos. I have a pb 580t that bogs down when I squeeze the trigger. First, the machine did not start when I tried to use it for the start of the season, so I cleaned the carburetor and it starts easily but
The blower bogs down when the trigger is squeezed. I want to fix it myself but I don't know where to start
great job
Great tutorial! Thank you!
You have helped me to stop thinking V8 racing engines and start thinking 2 strokes. I have had to add to my big chest of tools and your advice on the more dedicated 2 stroke repair tools has been spot on. Thanks