Was a great informational video Martin. First time in your videos I have seen you use a hand vacuum pump to check the float needle valve for leakage. Nice technique...use it often? In your store, it's the one used for brakes?
Thank you! I used it here and there, used to use it a ton when I was the one doing all the handheld equipment for vacuum or pressure testing fuel lines, pulse hoses and carburetor issues. Now we have another mechanic who does the bulk of this so I do not use it as much but his sees quite a bit of use. They are commonly used for brake bleeding
Interesting setup. That’s a water cooled engine, right? I noticed all the hoses were made in Canada 🇨🇦. I’m guessing because they’re replacements for the originals and you’re close to the border. I wondered whether there was a drop-in thermostat like automotive engines. If so, maybe they supply different thermostats for hot versus cold operating environments. That might explain the carb heater. Where did that heater hose plug into to get heat for the carb? I guess this video generated more than the usual questions for me! 😉
It is water cooled and they have a drop in thermostat just like a car engines. That is really interesting! There was just a 12v wire coming from the harness that plugged in and was supplied voltage when the ignition was on. I am not sure if it stays on constantly or shuts off a certain temp or what goes on
@@IndRepair You know about testing those types of thermostats, right? Where you drop them into water at specific temperatures to confirm they open at the correct temperature. I’ve never done that but I know it’s a thing. 😉
@@Rein_Ciarfella We have tested a few this way, other mechanic here worked on cars for many years so he was well versed when he came over I had never seen it actually done before until then on a large diesel Exmark we had in
Nice explanation and to the point. How many time did you end up changing the oil? I'm working on a Honda GX 200 with a bad cam. Do you know if the cam is plastic? The intake valve doesn't move and this is a brand new engine on a Dewalt pressure washer.
I have a 320 john deere 18 hp kawasaki I had problems since new acted like flooding just hard starting replaced mechanical fuel pump with a pulse type pump and fixed my flooding issues.
Those are very warm blooded the EPA has alot to do with it thats why the heated carb. These things will delute the oil if left idling much ! We had them in a park Dept. they left them idle alot because they were so cold blooded.
Great job. How come a two-stroke can run for years lubricated with a gas oil mixture, but a four stroke will wear out if it’s lubricated with a gas oil mixture.
Thank you! A two cycle limits the gas/oil mixture to inside the cylinder and uses the oil burning off to cool instead of having oil in a crankcase to coil the engine. With the oil/gas mix in the crankcase of a four cycle the lubrication is minimal, and it can cause engine wear pretty quickly
Nice job Martin, I've only worked on one Gator with the same problem. The heater threw me for a loop too, I had no idea what it was to start with when I took it off. 🙂👍
Yah these engines last about two years when used on the road. Just putting around a farm they will last ten years. Costs a huge amount to rebuild. Like 2,000 dollars no matter how good ya'll take care of it.
That’s ridiculous. Vacuum and pressure testing is standard to confirm all aspects of carburetor function. Anywhere from 5 to 10 PSI. This is standard procedure from the manufacturers.
Appreciate all the diagnostic commentary as you work through each repair video.
Thank you for your kind works of support!
You seem like a top notch technician. I would not have a problem taking any eguipment to your shop!
I appreciate that! We work on quite a bit of things and always try to take care of the customer best we can
Good job, Martin! You can’t fool me - you took that baby for a joy ride out back of the shop, you were having so much fun with it! 😉🔧👍
Haha I do love four or six wheeled vehicles but this thing is way more of a farm tool than a hotrodder
Yes you have a lot of experience! Great talent!
Thank you!
Was a great informational video Martin. First time in your videos I have seen you use a hand vacuum pump to check the float needle valve for leakage. Nice technique...use it often? In your store, it's the one used for brakes?
Thank you! I used it here and there, used to use it a ton when I was the one doing all the handheld equipment for vacuum or pressure testing fuel lines, pulse hoses and carburetor issues. Now we have another mechanic who does the bulk of this so I do not use it as much but his sees quite a bit of use. They are commonly used for brake bleeding
Interesting setup. That’s a water cooled engine, right? I noticed all the hoses were made in Canada 🇨🇦. I’m guessing because they’re replacements for the originals and you’re close to the border. I wondered whether there was a drop-in thermostat like automotive engines. If so, maybe they supply different thermostats for hot versus cold operating environments. That might explain the carb heater. Where did that heater hose plug into to get heat for the carb?
I guess this video generated more than the usual questions for me! 😉
It is water cooled and they have a drop in thermostat just like a car engines. That is really interesting! There was just a 12v wire coming from the harness that plugged in and was supplied voltage when the ignition was on. I am not sure if it stays on constantly or shuts off a certain temp or what goes on
@@IndRepair
You know about testing those types of thermostats, right? Where you drop them into water at specific temperatures to confirm they open at the correct temperature. I’ve never done that but I know it’s a thing. 😉
@@Rein_Ciarfella We have tested a few this way, other mechanic here worked on cars for many years so he was well versed when he came over I had never seen it actually done before until then on a large diesel Exmark we had in
Different but the same. Interesting to see other models. Enjoyed the video. Couldn’t watch entire video, do you do an extra oil change?
Always on something like this. Makes sure all the gas gets out of the crankcase
Nice explanation and to the point. How many time did you end up changing the oil? I'm working on a Honda GX 200 with a bad cam. Do you know if the cam is plastic? The intake valve doesn't move and this is a brand new engine on a Dewalt pressure washer.
I appreciate that! I ended up changing it three times just to be safe since this is an expensive one. The cam should be metal on the GX200
what brand of solvent/cleaner are you using in your ultrasonic cleaner, may i ask?
We use about a 10% Simple Green solution and water
I have a 320 john deere 18 hp kawasaki I had problems since new acted like flooding just hard starting replaced mechanical fuel pump with a pulse type pump and fixed my flooding issues.
A seat not sealing replaced by a pump woth less PSI. That is great thinking to get it solved!
Easier to put bowl gasket on before float.😊 25:40
Maybe slightly
That belt looks really loose 😮 34:29
Standard on a CVT system
Those are very warm blooded the EPA has alot to do with it thats why the heated carb. These things will delute the oil if left idling much ! We had them in a park Dept. they left them idle alot because they were so cold blooded.
Thanks for the great info!
Dremel 😊 18:54
Lol true that is
Great job. How come a two-stroke can run for years lubricated with a gas oil mixture, but a four stroke will wear out if it’s lubricated with a gas oil mixture.
Thank you! A two cycle limits the gas/oil mixture to inside the cylinder and uses the oil burning off to cool instead of having oil in a crankcase to coil the engine. With the oil/gas mix in the crankcase of a four cycle the lubrication is minimal, and it can cause engine wear pretty quickly
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Hello there!
I would change oil and filter at least 2/3 times, that’s a really high dallor engine 😊
We did twice
Why is there an Allen head 🔩 bolt in the manifold?
They probably do one manifold for many different applications
Thanks @@IndRepair
Nice job Martin, I've only worked on one Gator with the same problem.
The heater threw me for a loop too, I had no idea what it was to start with when I took it off. 🙂👍
Thank you! Have you seen a heater like this on anything else?
I never have.
@Big_Johns interesting stuff
Yah these engines last about two years when used on the road. Just putting around a farm they will last ten years. Costs a huge amount to rebuild. Like 2,000 dollars no matter how good ya'll take care of it.
Interesting info there! I have seen many of them pretty beat up but mostly used on farms around here
I hate changing the belts on them
Pain in the buttocks 😢
It sure is!!
Vacuum on a carb needle will ruin the tip…
Wet the needle with fuel or light oil & pressure test at 6 psi
I have never heard this before. I have always done .5 bar vac test and hold for 30 seconds
That’s ridiculous. Vacuum and pressure testing is standard to confirm all aspects of carburetor function. Anywhere from 5 to 10 PSI. This is standard procedure from the manufacturers.
gator bait😂
Lol