Fixing A Stihl Trimmer That Won't Start
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Thanks for watching. Stihl equipment shouldn't need to be serviced because it's so expensive right? But what happens when you decide to cheap out, on parts.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety.
I’ve sold stihl equipment for 15 years and worked with top mechanics. Most of the problems we dealt with were bad gas , cheap oils or ethanol!
thanks for sharing
I think you made the correct decision. You might have considered a carb kit, but those are pricey too. If you were running a commercial shop, let the owner decide, but you're doing this as a hobby..you get the idea. You got it running, that's what matters.
well said and it makes sense to me.
Nothing wrong with ordering the aftermarket carb because it's an easy way to at least have a rebuild kit if the cheap carb doesn't work well you can use the parts to try rebuilding the original carb. It's a great plan 😁
nice, I thought it was a good idea .
@@HomeGaragechannel Yup it's a fantastic idea because you simply can't lose with that deal and it's only a $20 gamble in the first place. 👍👍👍😎😎😎
You did the right thing. I had the same issue and ordered an after-market carb from Amazon for $13.00. It saved me a lot of time, and it worked perfectly. 😊
thank you John Davis
Your videography has gotten quite good. You made the right decision on the carb. Your co-worker should be a happy customer.
thank you Marshall Collins
I like the thrill of the chase. Lol. It’s only a hobby for me. Sometimes I eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats me and I buy an aftermarket carb. No judgement either way as long as the darn thing gets up and running. Thanks for your time HG
well said and great comment!
The carb looked very clean but the diaphragms had hardened. I personally would have purchased a carb re-build kit and tried to correct the problem that way. If the rebuild failed, I would go with the aftermarket carb like you did. I have this trimmer BTW and did rebuild mine successfully.
Great point!
My FS40 had no spark. O bought an aftermarket coil and a carb. rebuild kit. After installation it still wouldn't start! Frustrated... I was looking online and found this. Your comment about cleaning the spark arrester made check mine, and was totally caked! I cleaned it and it started on the first pull... Thanks for your video!
no problem and thank you for the comment
I find it far more economical and way less stressful to just buy an aftermarket carb. Some of the time they even include fuel filters, fuel line, extra bulbs, etc.
I feel the same way.
I recently put a new carb and gas tank on this exact weed eater. If I buy I new carb I try to buy one from my stihl dealer. They’re usually better quality than the cheap ones online.
@@calebmoody326you know that stihl does not make their own carburetors and you can buy them from the manufacturer for half the price right.
@@bobbyhempel1513 who's the manufacturer?
@@mtnmotoadvyou can normally see it on the carb of your Stihl product
Nice job. Pro tips are awesome. Spend 10 minutes on the carb and if you need to replace go for it. I’d probably do the OEM but I’m not a small engine shop. Most customers would opt for aftermarket too!!
nothing wrong with it, and if there was any time an OEM carb is worth it, it would be on this machine, thank you Phil Del Giudice
People just don’t know how to maintain or store equipment from one season to another. They are just to busy to do such mundane stuff, like storing their equipment properly. If it fails to start nex spring they will buy a new one. Every fall I set aside a day to put certain outdoor equipment in storage condition. I crank them up and let them warm up for five minutes. I then pour out all the gas, recrank them and let them idle until they stop for lack of gas. If they have a primer bulb I press it until it is empty while it is idling. I don’t want to leave any gas in the unit when I am through. I then wipe the off with a slightly oily shop rag and hang them up in my shop by their cutter head until next spring.
you couldn't have said it any better.
I like to remove the spark plug and drop in about 1/4 oz of oil on top of the piston. Pull the cord a few times to distribute the oil, and leave the piston at the top of the cylinder. I think my shindaiwa 242 manual said to do that for winterization.
@@MoDogburn that was the tied and true way to winterize an e 50 years ago but seldom practiced, today.. on my stable of Stihl saws I just warm them up, dump out any remaining gas and add a few ounces of Stihl Moto Mix and let them idle until they run out of gas. I then loosen the chain a few turns and put them on a shelf in the shop.
After market carbs work good for the most way to go
I think so, I don't think they'll last as long as the OEM but with care, it will last a few years.
Hey HG I find myself fixing 8 to 10 year old machines that are not on there last leg but have maybe a few years left on them. I find using OEM parts on a machine that is not worth the price of the part silly and bad investment into the machine . I am upfront with my customers and let them know I can get a clone carb for 1/2 the price of a OEM and they usually work out great . If I have a machine back becasue of the clone part I will replace it again easy. Now if I had a customer come in with new say blowder and can not get i to run for ny reason I would suggest a OEM part for the machine no question .
Bty the way my dad had one of those syhl trimmers you could not kill it put a blade on it and it would slice through sablins like butter .
I like the way you put it.
that sounds like a great idea!
As done on multiple times with a bunch of Stihl machines, I'll go with the "cheapo" carb versions. When it comes to 2-stroke oils, I made the switch to Echo's brand well over a year ago with excellent results - pissing off my Stihl certified master service tech along the way! Lol!
LOL!! Nice.
A neighbor brought over an antique Stihl chsainsaw and the carb was really messed up. A new OER carb was 'way too much $$$ so we bought a Chinesium version at $12.00.
It included a new spark plug, a new ignition coil, a LOT of fuel line, the clunk/filter, the air filter and the carb.
I put it on and in three pulls it was running perfectly. I never had to adjust anything!
It's still running with the Amazon $12.00 carb three years later and - frankly - if I had to buy a new one for every new cutting season - we'd still be money ahead compared to buying just one Stihl carb.
wow nice, and yes for what they are, the aftermarket works great!
I ordered a carb. It came several weeks later from China. I put it in and it ran perfect without adjustment. I took out the little screen. Why do you need two intake filters. Now, I only use the high dollar gas but I only use the Stihl for the heavy jobs with the metal blade. For my normal trimming, I have a DeWalt, 60V trimmer with the companion blower and chain saw.
At 87, I need to conserve energy and stress.
very nice, as for the filters, the outside one is meant for larger items like grass and it's easier clean.
I find the 4mix engines have a lot more issues than the good old 2 stroke engines
I've heard the same thing too.
Personally I’ve had better luck with the 4mix, though I have found valve adjustments are needed more often than Stihl claims.
@@briantii spot on. Stihl says once then you are good, but heh, nope, you gotta check those valves often. And it literally only takes 10 minutes, unlike what the dealership tries to bill you for.
@@tjclarke4604 And 10 minutes is if you're really taking your time. It's crazy how quick and simple it is to do.
@@briantii Yeah it's true, 10 minutes would also include finishing up the work order and waiting for the gasket and sealing ring from the parts dept to show up at your station. But the dealership will charge the customer and hour, plus shop supplies.... terrible.
i have always been very apprehensive about aftermarket/knockoff carbs that aftermarket carb looks exactly the same as the original and performs well i'm quite surprised you didn't have to change the mixture screws my dad dropped off his honda 35cc brushcutter today saying its leaking fuel a quick look and its leaking tons of fuel out of the carb both sections where the membrane material seals the carb sections called honda $106AUD for a new carb i don't think so if its too far gone i will be going down the same road you did
I understand what you're saying
Thanks for sharing. You’re knowledgeable on this subject matter, it’s greatly appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you a lot! I really like how you explained in your videos about how to fix this machines I hope I can fix my weed eater Fs91r which start but it dies…
thank you and good luck
I put a after market carburetor on my fs38, works like a drsam, at end of the season I'll drain the gas n run full throttle till it dies
nice work and great choice
@@HomeGaragechannel not going to pay over a 100 just for OEM carburetor, for that price I can pick up 4 after market, after market carburetor came with new fuel lines filters primer bulbs n spark plug
Some of the aftermarket carbs are better quality than others, I try to replace the gaskets/diaphragms but if the carb pretty bad, then I’ll replace.
you are correct, thank you Shoney's small engines
I have a fs90r.i love it! I start my equip,in the winter,
very nice!
If the carburetor has an accelerator pump it is usually best to replace the carb if it has a problem - the bore for the accelerator pump wears to an oval shape over time and begins to leak. There is no way to correct the wear in the carburetor body.
thanks
How is it you were turning those screws counter clockwise as yiu were inserting them?
I have no idea what you're talking about
I would ask the owner which way he wanted to go, but for me, after market carb.
best choice ever
Hi there. I just bought a stihl r 91 trimmer from a pawn shop and it's not starting. I checked the air filter and fuel filter. When I push the Knob in after priming and pull the string it doesn't start and by pressing the orange button the valve doesn't move back to the original spot. I don't know what this means but I think it's supposed to move back when you push it down
have you considered looking up the owners manual for the trimmer?
When I press the button on top.The skinny button that doesn't say stop. Nothing happens, the choke does not move back to the original spot. The button that you have to press in and twist. What would cause that to not work. Because I can't get it to start. I bought it from a pawnshop. Please respond as soon as you can. Thank you
not sure, I've not had to deal with that problem before
Did all these repairs and still not starting. Original problem was hard to start when hot. Also air filter was oiky? Discovered there is a gas tank vent that may be blocked but having trouble removing it. My KM90R is 10+ years old and used hard! Have vent ordered as stem seemed to have debris in it. Also w/e wouldn't run with air filter. Have you done video replacing tank vent?
no I've never had to deal with the tank vent before. Have you considered a new carb yet?
@HomeGaragechannel yes, new carb, fuel lines, filters, new fuel lines, connector, new coil, plug. Last time it started it wouldn't run with air filter in? Vent arrived today. Will try starting it again before I take it apart again. Bulb fills up so don't think it's a fuel issue. If won't start I will try to change vent which appears hard to remove as was the connector. When I first took it apart air filter was oily, but didn't know why, I hadn't seen vent video!
Random comment ... I left my Stihl trimmer out in the rain while I used my mower to cut the grass. It now will not start. Any advice would be greatly received.
sure, remove the filter and then try starting it, but try it without choking. After that then go thru the normal steps. I just want to make sure filter is not wet.
I would ev trued to replace the diaphragms in there or rebuild kit if 1 available,but for a fine machine like that,a new carb it deserves good job
sure does and you couldn't have said it any better
Very good video , I agree with the after market carb
thank you Michael Martt
I just did almost the same vid. I get nothing but cheap carbs. I have a brand that I always use on Stihl products. 3 of them just started season 2 without a hitch
I know right, they can be a real life saver
And which brand do you go with?
@@AIRDOODOO I went with the Huztl carb kit. Great kit for Stihl trimmers
@@dirtyberniesgarage1194 Yes! I am not against aftermarket carbs, but I agree that people should choose a trusted brand such as Hutzl. I think they have better quality control than some other brands.
I have had horrible luck with oem carbs and how i work at a shop we only replace anything with OEM stuff nothing aftermarket because we want it to be as reliable as possible we have had bad luck with the aftermarket carbs flooding and not idleing
that makes sense when at a shop and it makes perfect sense
I have a question about a Stihl blower. It’s a br400, we have changed the carburetor and the spark plug. We checked the compression. It’s all good but it only runs on starting fluid. What what you think the problem is.
answered this question already
I replaced the carby on my string trimmer recently and now it's hard to start, but once I finally get it to start, it's fine. Why would it be hard to get going. TIA
so I'm guessing it wasn't difficult to start before then? If so, the new carb might need to be adjust to start better.
@@HomeGaragechannel No it wasn't hard to start before then. What screw do I adjust please?
I don't know what make and model your trimmer is so I have no idea.
How long would the oem carb last vs aftermarket? If there's no difference is the right move.
well, that's a tough one, if they were both treated well, probably pretty good, but mistreat the both of them, I'm going to guess the aftermarket carb wouldn't last as long. it's up to the owners to make that choice.
The fuel looked clear , I gather you had it premixed though? Carb: I tend to weigh the value, $20 for a carb…done! It’s not cheap, it’s just not wasteful. The carbon always builds up, Good repair!
thanks
u did good... gj .. same i would have done!...im do alot carbs - ALOT- so im rare case- i replace the inside parts and i renew the needle /seat hole ! :>).. basically rebuild the old carb.
nice and thank you
Very curious to know how many hours and usage I got.
Hi condition and coloring of the bulb on the carburetor I’m betting it’s 10 to 15 years old. Spark, plug and magneto may be bad. I obviously have not seen the whole video yet, but I’m sure you’ll go through everything.
Nice video!
thanks
What type of tool did you use to take the bolt off the stihl? It looks like a 6 points
yes I'm using a Torx bit
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks a lot
no problem
Torque T27
@@omarzarate8674 😊thx
What do you think about stihl ultra oil they make you run for warranty? I like echo red armor.
I've never used the oil but if you care about the warranty then i would definitely keep using it.
Trying to wrap my head around, "you're going to be very disappointed"
I have faith in you
Hey thanks for your videos, Ive recently been given a FS 130 that runs very poorly. Ive been going through the check lists of things to do to get it running well again, i have recently ran into a problem where its very difficult to pull the string to start and feels jammed. Ive just checked the recoil assembly and adjusted the valves. but still having troubles. any idea where to look next or what it could be? Thanks!!
interesting, take the plug out and then try pulling it and see if anything comes out of the spark plug opening.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you ill give it a try and let you know !
@@HomeGaragechannel Wow interesting when I pull the cord and the spark plug is off, it pulls fine. But when I put the spark plug back in it jams again. What could that be?
is the plug the right one? if the plug is too long it will make contact with the piston
@@HomeGaragechannel Well I’ve had it running before with that same plug in
well to answer your question i will always buy the cheaper after market part for any stihl products 😉
thank you Adam's Lawn Equipment
I'm working on the same exact weedeater and it's driving me crazy that I can't seem to figure it out, my weedeater will not rev up and the head will not spin but it idles just fine, and I purchased the same exact carb that you had in the description and it still didn't fix my issue, I'm honestly baffled at this point and don't know what to do other than take it to a repair shop
did you check to see if the spark arrestor screen is clogged?
@@HomeGaragechannel Yeah its clean, im changing all of the fuel lines next if that doesnt fix it idk what else it could be
depending on how worn the engine is, you might have to adjust the carb to get it to work with it. This one didn't need any adjustments
@Home Garage alright I sure appreciate the help thank you
no problem
What is your opinion on stihl four-strokes?
I'd rather not have them. I've had a couple and I don't care for them
@@HomeGaragechannel how about thoses Honda four-stroke weed eater?
I have one, it's great, but heavy and suffers the same maintenance issue, check oil, check valve lash.
Are these sparkplugs by bosch good or are they a no-no?
not sure, but Bosch would make sense since it's German
And I said you almost never replace the carb last week ha. I would not ask what kind of carb someone wants. Good chance they wouldn’t know what a carb is.
very true and this won't be the last time for a carb swap this season .
Smart decision.
thanks
How much money would a Stihl carburetor repair kit be for this trimmer???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤷🏿♂️ #stihlpower #stihlisyourdaddy #stihlrunstheyard
Good job 👍
Thanks 👍
Why not keep the original carb and just replace the diaghram?
it doesn't always work
Stihl Carbs are made by Zama and really only need a replacement gasket set that cost about $10 bucks
thank you Robert Howard
STIHL owns Zama. Since 2008.
STIHL FS 91 R 16.5 in. Gas String Trimmer
Good choice!
Grest vid thank yiu
no problem
New Stihl is GREAT shit ,I using only Husqvarna ,quality and always working !
thank you for the information
its not the paycheck that matters its the"pride". i am being super sarcastic. its whether the guy wants a particular brand of machinary.
well said!
nicely explained, I would go with the OEM just for the sake of not supporting China and their horrific human rights record
thank you!
The OEM one is 3 times the amount of the cheap one, but will last 4-5 times longer than the cheap one. Do the maths, which one is cheaper
It depends of you're selling it or keeping it. Get an OEM part, you'll have to ask a price so high that you'll have to keep it to use it. Buy aftermarket and you can set the price at a more manageable range.
No the hell it will not. These OEM carbs are going belly up in one or two seasons, that's the problem. Stop repeating boomerisms and wake up to the fact that the old wisdom doesn't hold and these companies are selling you a lot of junk parts now, mostly because of ridiculous EPA nonsense.
The correct Valve clearance per the 4180 manual is .010 not .004 . The Carb screws are H 3-1/2 turns out from bottom and L 1-1/4 for the FS 90R and 1-3/4 for the 110 and higher .
This engine comes in different displacements and each H P rating has a specifically sized Carburetor with a specific Carburetor part # .
I Know because I Have The MANUAL for Mine .
.004" is .010mm
Should have lubed the bevel gearbox also.
I should have!
This is where manufacturers have gone wild. The pump diaphram should be a couple of bucks, NOT $15 for one diaphram. Considering an aftermarket carb is also $15 I cannot blame you for taking that track.
very true
Nowadays it's a waste of time to do a carburetor kit when you can get one for about $20 and it comes with all the fuel lines filter and everything you need
yes you are correct!
I replaced mine with an online carb and ran great and cost less than the shipping. Ha
nice work!
Always oem on carbs
great choice
Greatvideo
thanks
30 years as a certified OPE technician, and Stihl Master Service tech, and everything you did in this video is exactly what we do in the shop. Sure, I give the quote to the customer with the OEM carb, then another with a carb off Amazon, and truth be told, the Amazon cheapo carbs works just fine, my advice is just go with that. Never even bother wasting time trying to clean the carbs anymore, it's a simple matter if "when in doubt, throw it out" when it comes to carbs. One thing to remember though, Stihl's hate inferior 2 stroke oil. Try to stick with Stihl oil, Castrol (they make it for Stihl), Lucas Oil, or even Echo oil. Using cheap oil or outboard marine motor 2-stroke oil will destroy a Stihl in short order. I mean it, I cannot stress that enough, I have a boneyard of FS130's and BR600's that were only a few months old but were destroyed because the owners chose to run cheap oil in the fuel mix.
thank you TJ Clarke for your time and sharing your experience
Stihl 2-stroke oil is literally one of the worst... even if you buy a very cheap one, it will be fulfill the same JASO and ISO standards... look it up, I'm not joking
@@gnaedigerfels LOL, yeah sure, I thought that too when I was 19, until I learned better. I don't need to "look it up" I have my certs, so your comment isn't even worth wiping with. Go ahead, run your cheap oil in YOUR Stihl, but don't come whining back to the dealer or technician when it locks up on you. Another ham & egger. Sit down.
Next time you get a spark gap it at 0.30 and never ever put a pre gap plug in any engine always check the gap.
gotta get the full synthetic
@@gnaedigerfels
I usually just buy a rebuild kit. It has all the parts I need and it costs less than an amazon carburetor.
that works too.
My older stihl stuff is still going .
Newer stihl stuff is too expensive.😊
And I've never had a problem with after market carbs.
nice, thank you for letting me know
Working at a dealership of Stihl products i can say, yes stihl carbs are pricey. we've tried aftermarket and it's about a 50/50 shot they'll work. So we typically we stay away from them, just for the hassles sake and possible doubling the time invested in repairs. But for homeowners, i say go for it.
you make a good point, aftermarket is fairly "Iffy" and if you want an almost guarantee, go OEM.
@@MavericksGoosed
Most of the Stihl carburettors are made in China. The Fs38 is made in China now.
So you pronounce it as "Steel" in English?
My Echo straight shaft brush cutter, leaf blower and pole chainsaw all eventually would not start. I cleaned and put a kit in the brush cutter carb but it still wouldn't start so I installed a after market carb and it started right up and has been running perfect now for three years. When the other two machines quit I went with new carbs out of the gate. All three run great and start easily. I started using racing fuel three years ago and believe the ethanol free, leaded fuel with no additives helps keep the fuel systems in good working order when not being used regularly.
nice!
You made the correct decision...get the aftermarket carb, because more than likely it will last nearly as long.
The important point here is Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance....and keep maintaining it.
you are correct, hopefully though they'll take better care of it this time.
i found that when you clean a spark arrestor, its best not to use a wire brush. This is because when scratched, it creates a much better bonding surface for the carbon to adhere to. I like to use compressed air, but most of the time you dont have to use either. Nice job, appreciate the fine work
thanks
Its best to throw the arrestor in the garbage lol
Just use a brass (instead of steel) brush
Bought new Stihl OEM carb 45$, after 11 mos stopped working ! Dealer told me to pound sand. 15$ Chinese carb (HIPA KIT) and back in business with new fuel lines,bulbs,plugs,filter included also. So Done with oem
wow that dealer was mad. Were you asking for a new OEM carb to replace it?
I feel like with quality fuel, oil, and maintenance, any carb will last sufficiently long to justify it. I use A LOT of aftermarket carbs, especially on 2 stroke equipment. I find cleaning them, even in my ultrasonic, is sometimes hit or miss. There's a lot of little check valves on the ones with the built-in primer bulbs. I use a small jar (Peanut butter, etc) that is clean to put my 2 cycle carbs into the ultrasonic. I use the same gas I would use in equipment, in the jar. I find this does a very good job on cleaning these items, and doesn't immerse it in even more dirt/grime than was already with it.
Ultrasonic makes it MUCH easier to clean the more gummed up mower/pressure washer carbs. I've put some pretty nasty ones in it, and with a good degreaser & dawn dish soap, they come out in much better shape. I still use my carb spray to rinse and help unclog small passages that may still require my pokey tool. I will disassemble the carb early in my process, put in the cleaner and during the 10-15 mins, allows me time to remove wheels (lubricating), sharpen blades, etc. Once it's done, I'm ready to assemble everything.
thank you for the advice and tips Matt Wickert
I love aftermarket carbs and always recommend them. Some customers still insist on OEM which is fine if they are willing to pay for it.
you got that right, but most customers are cheaper than you think. Thank you Brian King.
Absolutely Nothing works forever even with good maintenamce. Stihl is the best & crap is the rest😅
well said!
Personally I would have gone with an OEM carb kit, but aftermarket is fine too.
you're right the OEM carb would best
First, when I’m done using any of my two cycle equipment I dump gas back in the fuel/oil mix gas can I have. Then I start and run it until it quits. I was all the gas out of the carburetor that I can get out. I work on my own stuff and have used after market carbs on repairs I’ve made with very few issues. So I don’t fault you for using them. Thanks for the video.
wow, excellent methods and thank you ussreeves
If it is ok with your co worker then you did the right thing. Great video
I sure hope so, since they didn't tell much about it, I just did what I thought was right, thank you Growling Little Country homestead.
In this situation, the cheap carb, it works and unless the customer changes his ways a OEM carb would be a waste of money.
you make a good point
I have a new carb. from Amazon that just came in the mail for my Stihl trimmer. I didn't even go to the Stihl dealer and ask how much an OEM carb would cost when I saw the prices on Amazon. OEM prices are so out of line that if you can fix it yourself, it never pays to take it to the dealer for repairs. The price of OEM parts is the main culprit.
you bring up a good point about prices. I always wondered why they were so expensive
Good video! Over the years as a farm equipment/ lawn & garden tech, I've grown into the "Never-seize" habit. Spark plugs, exhaust hardware, etc get a dab of the stuff.
interesting, I'll have to check it out.
Like the Franks’ Red Hot commercial, “I put that $#&@ on everything!” Lol
I would have rebuilt the original carburetor.
nothing wrong with that
😅 i do the same you do.i am cheap.and when i fix equipment for friends.i ask them if they want oem parts or aftermarket.and they do the same.aftermarket parts.thank you for taking time to do this educational.videos.
no problem and thank you Christian Vasquez.
With the carbon on the spark plug might check what kind of oil has been used to mix the fuel,maybe another brand would give less carbon (although the screen didn't look too bad)
good idea
One thing I always do when an engine won’t start is put in fresh fuel and remove the spark plug to add a bit of fuel directly into the chamber. It is surprising the number of times the machine starts and then just keeps running. I run the machine for 15 or 20 minute, which will tend to lubricate the diaphragms and unblock the carburetor.
it works sometimes, but you can't always save a hardened diaphragm that needs replacing.
@@HomeGaragechannel definitely does not always work but it is worth a try! Thx for another excellent video
no problem and thank you
Thank you for your videos. I enjoy your troubleshooting process and your clear instructions. Please make more content.
I will and thank you Ruben Contreras
Great video!!! One of the best How-to videos I've ever seen. You covered all the bases and questions and then some.
thank you very much
I've been watching many videos of fixing trimmer carburetors and this is, I believe, the best that I've seen so far. Straight forward, to the point and no fluff. Thanks for a great video. I will be looking out for you in the future.
thanks, that means a lot
Do you run non-ethanol gas
yes I do, to bad lots of other people don't
@@HomeGaragechannel yeah, we run ethanol free gas in everything except our cars.
me too!
You did exactly what I would've done....Nothing wrong with doing a budget repair job.
thank you!
well for me i,d check with the types of choices online and see what,s good on price depending on where i live and what the good reviews are on the products out there etc.
I always forget to check the Reviews, but I think that's important too.
I would of done the same thing. Great repair 👍🙏👍🙏
thank you RayFpv.
Taking the screen out is the best solution to fix a clogged spark arrestor
it's an easy way to fix it for sure
nope, not disappointed. Completely Understand. Would I prefer to replace with an OEM, sure. But I don't have the money. And if we're all being honest here, the OEM is probably made in China too... or where ever.
I have repaired these carbs before, I use an ultra sonic cleaner, but yes first you want to clean the outside of the carb first. Which you'd want to do before you tear it down anyway. Then you often still need new gasket kits with diaphragms and etc, which usually cost at least $10 or more.
With that said, I just spent a couple days cleaning a carb and reinstalling it, and it still did not run right. So I decided then, that I'm done with cleaning these carbs anymore. I'll buy replacements from now on, as it just isn't worth my time. I have far to much other work to do. So I ordered an aftermarket carb for $12.85 shipped. And I expect it will work just fine. If not, I got it from Amazon, so I'll just send it back and they still pay for the return shipping as well 👍
I really like this comment, and I couldn't have said it better myself.
A pinhole in that primer bulb/dome will indeed stop it. Not just from priming but from lifting fuel.
interesting
Mine cranks and idles fine but won’t stay running when you squeeze the trigger unless you keep the choke on. Then it takes gas and runs……. Gave local mechanic fits last year and back to same things
sure, have you considered replacing the carb and the gaskets?
So I replaced carb with stihl carb on my fs250, did the plug fuel lines, filters and primer. It starts it runs, I tuned it perfectly, it gets warm and dies? The hoses, etc are all aftermarket but not the carb
Can you tell me or show me where the fuel lines should sit, etc. The aftermarket hoses are quite long, I've shortened them but I don't want to shorten anymore than find out I have them in the wrong place. Also I didn't replace the line into the tank but I would've thought that it wouldn't cause the issue I'm having, or would it?