I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your Chanel and videos. The way you talk during said videos is like you’re talking to a friend. I find it very refreshing and wanted to thank you for providing such quality family friendly content for the world to enjoy. Thank you sir.
Exactly what the doctor ordered! Thanks for all the extra detail and explanation at each step. For those of us less familiar with this repair, we really appreciate it!
My sense is that you are very honest and upfront about the products you use, what has been sent to you, what you have bought yourself, and I for one don't question your honesty and integrity when it comes to "product placements" in your vids. This was a great video and I have several Honda small engines and there was more here than I usually do each year, so thanks for this vid.
I have used 89 octane with a stabilizer in my small engines for years and I’ve stored them full for years. if i feel like its been in there too long i just pump it out and put it in my car. Never had any problems. I prefer a full tank because my understanding is it prevents condensation from building in the tank.
Cody, I don’t know which is more entertaining the videos or the comments. You are an excellent presenter and I’m envious of the way you respond to your commenters, the good and the bad. It is interesting the different perspectives we all have.
i have a simple rule with my little honda engines, if it doesnt start within 3 pulls something is wrong so give it a service (normally sorts it) and if not fix it. love my honda engines, i give them a hell of a work life but has never let me down, il never use any other engine brand. the peace of mind of a reilable tool is worth every penny
I don't own any equipment like you do or anything, but like watching these videos just because I find them interesting and who knows maybe I'll need this information in the near future.
Well done sir! If you have the bowl off and you're worried about a partially clogged jet / emulsion tube, squirt carb cleaner up from below with the straw. ALWAYS start screwing in the spark plug by hand, the valve covers usually throw your spark plug socket alignment off. For larger (running) engines that are hard to pull start. Pull them over slowly a couple of times, stop when you feel the compression building. Let the rope rewind then give a nice fast yank.
I love to see the nice clean shop in the background while you’re restoring a critical piece of equipment and taking such good care of it. Inspires me to get my act together.
Great Video Mr. W. :) We bought our Stihl MS261 on your endorsement. We never regretted it. What an awesome saw!!! As patriots we recognize that money is earned and spent wisely. If you are selling anything it is LIBERTY and QUALITY.
100 mile round trip for me to find non-ethanol fuel. A small motor mechanic I’ve met says put fuel stabilizer in the fuel, Run the engine once a month and change the fuel out before next season. In the past I’ve always drained the fuel and run it dry. Interestingly it’s a log splitter with a Honda GX motor that didn’t like that. I’ve learned how to take apart and clean Honda carburetors. In fact my son called me with a problem with a small Honda 4 stroke outboard. I talked him through it even though I’ve never worked on a Honda outboard. He sent me a video of it running. I have an old (60s vintage) forestry service fire pump with a big single cylinder Briggs engine. It has a down draft carburetor. I always drain the fuel and run it dry. It started 1st pull when the Wolsey fire hit us. Love that old pump.
The rubber insert is actually to protect the ceramic coating on the outside of the spark plug lol. Holding it better is just one of the upsides of it. And you can also buy spark plug testers for a couple bucks to help you see the spark better
Great video. First thing we did in Tech school was to make a spark plug install tool, guarantees you’ll never cross thread a spark plug. A 4” piece of rubber vacuum line with a golf tee in one end. Put the vacuum line on the spark plug and start it into the head. Pretty handy and teaches you to be careful installing plugs, not to cross thread them. I still have it in my box to this day.
Excellent Video! If you can't or don't want to remove that jet, gently push a wood toothpick into the hole and spin it. That valve cover does have a built in PCV valve, it's a one way valve that lets out crankcase pressure. Vented to clean side of air filter so dirt can't work its way into engine. Finally- last resort use starting fluid (as a tool) to get it running, esp if you suspect old gas. Water does condense from the air in metal tanks and gas cans over time, esp ethanol fuels. When tank is full of fuel there is less air- so less water. FInally that foam air (pre-cleaner) is designed to be washed in warm soapy water (Dawn is best) let it dry and put clean motor oil on it, then squeeze all excess oil from it. Your $20 paper filter will last a LONG time if we catch most of the dirt in that oil.
Mr wranglerstar... iv learned everything i know from you your how I learned to handle an axe. How to fell a tree. How to sharpen my tools and how to take care of my handles. Thank you
You didn't need to but since you could not get the jet out, I have had good luck shooting carb cleaner through the jet with the carb attached to the motor. I live in a state where you cannot get gasoline without ethanol. I have had to resort to buying very expensive cans of Trufuel at Home Depot, Lowes... Great video, thanks.
You mentioned the more power puller. I bought one after seeing your video. I had seen them before used for about $35. Well, after I broke my come a long (for the second time ), I couldn't find a used one so I paid a lot of money for a new one. It's been worth it. Everything is heavy. Also, I watched this video because I need to go get my 3 inch pump ready and it has a Honda engine. I have to admit, I'm not a Honda fan. But it was all that I could afford after my 3 inch pump, with a Briggs, got stolen. I guess lunch break is over. Off to my second job. Hopefully, this Honda will start.
Your a good guy cody! Iam a young father and draw a lot of inspiration from you and your channel. Ive lent out hand tools and equipment and when is comes back broke missing or abused, no more is it borrowed out!! Huge pet peeve of mine as well!! Very disrespectful to return your splittler is that condition.. took alot of punishment for that bulletproof Honda to not start lol.
I trick I have used in the past to remove rust from older metal takes is 50/50 mix of vinegar and water let it sit for a day then dump then repeat will remove a lot of the rust . Then dry inside out and fill with clean fresh gas.
I switched to aviation fuel. I was using 100LL which is a low lead fuel, but switched to 94UL by Swift Fuels. Both are ethanol free and have a 2 year shelf life. 94 UL is an unleaded, the same formula as the 100LL , but no lead. I run all Honda equipment and have had no issues with the fuel. It also smokes less and has less of a gasoline smell.
I guess I'm a little bit old school, but I still always check my spark plug gaps, and rarely find them gapped as recommended by the engine manufacturer. - A previous DIY video of yours was how I originally found your channel, something chainsaw related. I was instantly a fan, based on your style and clear explanation. You do a great job. TH-cam has helped me with many DIY (and therefore money-saving) projects, from automotive and equipment to around the home. This to me, is where TH-cam shines.
I always check every single new spark plug. Couldnt tell you how many new plugs I've found out of gap. Usually someone at he parts store dropped it at some point before sale. In my mind its quick, easy insurance. A little dab of Dielectric grease on the ignition wire is always great too. Prevent the wire from getting stuck onto the plug and breaking when you need to change it next.
Ethanol Free Fuel is what I run in all my power equipment and motorcycles now. It prevents ethanol poisoning. I've rebuilt the carb on my DRZ400 3 times in the last 6 years due to ethanol fuel issues.
Sorry that you had to work on your splitter, but i do enjoy this content. Tips and tricks of maintenance and making things perform at their full potential is always enjoyable for me.
Keep on making great content and being true to yourself. That is one of the keys to a long lasting relationship with a fanbase. I love all your content, even when it does not pertain to myself, ie I do not own a 2 stroke wood splitter, however your personality and life lessons provided make me reflect on my own life and how I can strive to always be a better person. Again and always great content.
Not getting that jet out could be a BIG mistake. I once fought an engine for months until I took the jet out and found out it was PARTIALLY blocked. The engine would run, but had no power. When I finally cleaned the jet properly with a tiny drill bit, (not compressed air) it solved the problem. Lesson learned.
Your videos are very good. On my 68 Cougar with a 427 and Cobra Valve Covers, spark plug replacements took double swivels and some contortions! No drilling required! Ha Thanks
Cody if there is one shill I trust it's you. :) You have been critical of products and I believe when you use products you like you share it with us. I never expected you to return your tools. That's ridiculous. To anyone that might have issues with it you may want to ask where the source of animosity is coming from. I personally think it's called envy and yes I'm susceptible also. I'm speaking from experience. I've been envious of sponsored tools at times. It's not right, but I'm also human. It's my job to catch and correct it. Don't blame Cody or his sponsors.
Had a Honda engine that would not start on a brand new lawn mower Turned out it had low altitude jets and auto choke. I took it along from Wyoming to Hawaii and it ran there like a champ.
Evan Martin you’re exactly right! Cost more to add ethanol. Lots of states you can’t buy gas without ethanol. Sad how our government screws its citizens for political reasons
I dont know the whole situation but some people are oblivious to maintenance and care of equipment whether they meant to be or not. Thats why places rent stuff with credit card info. I dont lend anything unless i really trust them. Ive been bitten before.. lent a chainsaw once , guy was too cheap to buy bar oil and ruined a bar and chain. He didnt offer to pay for it or even tell me
@@johnanders8861 i am the owner, i lent it to a guy that didnt put bar oil in.. i basically stopped lending stuff. I now only lend stuff to 2 very close people who have brought back tools in as good as or better than it left
Good video Cody, it's always nice to get a refresher course from shop class that was so long ago for some of us. Even if we don't own any small engines at the moment, the knowledge may come in handy one day! Keep up the good work! !
Great video Wranglerstar! I remember when you first bought the terra pump, it was close to a fathers day and I bought one for my Dad and father-in-law. They both love it, I've used it and it is an amazing product!
Great Video... Thanks for the information.. If water is coming from the rain, I found out that a engine cover or a tarp will fix that problem of rain water getting into the equipment...
Always use a fuel stabilizer. No more than 10% ethanol (E10) gas. Keep fuel tanks full to reduce condensation in tank.. Open throttle at least 3/4 of the way and it should start easier. Premium gas helps , especially in hot weather.
Two words, Ultra sonic cleaner. They are the bee knees. I just had my work purchase a new light commercial grade bench top unit. Had one at a previous employer and they are THE BEST way to clean filthy intricate items. Perfect for carburetors and brake calipers etc. Super affordable these days for the home shop too.
For higher heat applications and potential salt corrosion I use a copper based anti-seize. Wurth makes an amazing product. I use it for everything so I only need one kind around. Be well Wranglerstars
Did you say Tera pump for the gasoline can? I have never seen one of these gadgets! Now that woke me up quick just seeing how handy it would be for me since I cannot lift up my my Jerrycans. I like seeing and hearing about how things work and how they are to be maintainedto keeping them in good working order! All thumbs up Cody 👍👍
Try Aspen 4 fuel. It is unbelievably clean and you store the tank full. No stabilizer required. Plus it is 99 percent cleaner than car gas. It is expensive but for small engines, you don't use much.
I've restored a couple old fuel tanks and I use a small length of chain welded to a stud I put in my drill to knock the rust loose. Just have to be careful or you will dent the thing.
When you were starting that Honda engine you weren’t pulling hard enough I can store one of those Honda engines for over a year with whatever gas is in the tank when I’m finished with it. Put the choke on and 2-3 good hard yanking pulls and it will start straight up without messing about draining gas.
The last dude I worked for bought one new the year before last. Used fairly lightly. Sat over winter and would not start next spring. Still brand new. And talking to the stihl repair man one day he says thats mostly what they deal with is ethanol related issues. You can't get a warranty on your new shihl without buying x-amount of premix fuel.
I run Rotella T5 15-40 oil in all my Husqvarna lawn mowers with Honda engines it takes the heat a lot better than regular 30 weight or 10-30 especially when I'm running the mowers all day long
Thank you Cody, great vid. once again. I as well as everyone else hates the new gas. Good fuel is getting harder and harder to get over here in MT. The oil mix gas in a can... cheaper to mix your own and use the rest as solvent or weed killer I think.
One more great tip- Those Honda GX engines still have the old fashioned starter thing under that recoil assembly. If the recoil fails, remove it. Wrap the rope or any rope around that metal cup. Need a knot in end of rope to put in the notch. If you pull that rope hard all the way to the end, you are "asking" it to break.
Im sorry that you have to deal with that because your friend didnt took care of that . This engine design is great my first bike had one of those on a 6.5 hp and it was just so easy to fix and pretty much always run if you change the oil and keep the gas clean
I recommend PTFE spray for lightning appliances. PTFE spray is the antiseize for electric appliances. It has saved me a tonnes of headache (and bills from the electrician) at work
Just found this from a petrochemical guy: "Ethanol is mainly obtained from sugar industry which is a by-product of sugarcane molasses. Ethanol blending reduces carbon monoxide and carbon-dioxide emissions up-to 30%, cleans the car engine and dirt from pipes and chambers. It also acts as anti-knocking agent results in decreasing engine knocking (without using lead). Comparing with petrol, ethanol burns cleaner and completely. 5% of ethanol blending replaces a large amount of crude oil" So it does have legitimate reason to be there.
Applying some heat to the carburetor will help get the jets out if you need to, boiling water is a good option if fuel makes a torch too risky. Also cooling quickly with carb spray will sometimes shock the metal into releasing, of course shocking with a hammer can sometimes work too but you have to be delicate
Those red & white Honda's are tough long lasting engines ! We have one on a power washer that's 30 years old . Only repair I've made to it is had to braze up a rust hole in the bottom of the fuel tank . Other than that just change oil .
What i normally do with an engine that wont start is take the airfilter off and spray wd40 in the intake then pull it over. If it starts up and then cuts out you know its a carb issue. If it runs fine its probably the airfilter. That dont fix it? I attack the spark plug. She dirty? I clean it. She still no fart? I check for spark. If nothing else works then i go a bit more in depth and go after more serious things like compression and bad ignition coils. Ive also had flywheel magnets lose magnetism. Once or twice saw headgaskets blow. The very odd time ive seen valves not seating and piston rings worn out. A scored or cracked cylinder will do the same. Both of my lawnmowers are 33 and 29 years old respectively and still original bar consumables. Most of the time in the 29 year old one its a fouled plug cos its got over 1000 hours on it and burns oil. 2 stroke engines are a bit different. Air leaks will kill any 2 stroke of any brand
You can see that the old oil was also contaminated, probably with excess fuel. Thin and runny, and probably smells strongly of fuel as well. I do like that fuel pump, though I use siphons instead, and have made my own from PVC pipe fittings and bits of old carburettor service kits to make the check valve. Wanted large bore valve, so used 32mm fittings to make a housing and a flap from the diaphragm riveted into the edge of the one piece as the valve.
Cody, I think you need to pull the carburetor on that engine and give it a good cleaning, specifically the jet and emulsion tube. Honda's as a rule start much easier, usually on the second pull. The holes in the emulsion tube being plugged up will cause hard starting and a cold blooded engine.
If you're storing your engine for a season or so, you're better off leaving the engine full of fuel and treated with fuel stabilizer. The small amount of fumes left from draining the carb can wreak a lot more havoc than gas. The blue sta-bill works awesome
Ethanol in gas... Until just recently we had Ethanol free gas here in Japan. Now I have to by it in tins to get gas without ethanol. Cheers from Tokyo!
The Tokyo Craftsman Pretty much the same drill here in California. I buy 2-cycle, premixed 40:1 or 50:1 gas that’s non-ethanol as well. Very expensive but worth the price if it keeps the engine running.
FYI - most modern spark plug companies recommend AGAINST using any type of anti seize. It can act as a slight lubricant, and can alter torque values when tightening. Or at least might allow you to tighten more than you would be able to without it. This can damage threads and actually cause more harm than good. Modern spark plugs don't really have an issue with seizing as long as you don't over tighten.
This is why I watch this channel. I learn so MUCH! Question - would it work to put Evapo-Rust in the gas tank overnight work to get rid of the rust, like for rusty tools? Or is there too much of a problem with gas and Evapo-Rust not playing well together (even if you completely wipe out the gas tank with drying rags before adding gas)?
Steel fuel tank cleaning trick...add some clean fuel and a couple feet of clean chain. Shake tank until all debris and rust has been abraded into the fuel then drain. Obviously remove pump, level sensor etc if present.
You can also purchase a gas shutoff valve for small engines at most hardware stores and shut the fuel off to the carburetor and let it run out of fuel and they are dirt cheap
You know your there a good TH-camr when I watch a fix video when i dont own the thing that needs fixed!
Why does the patrol engine honda started a minute after killing? please language of Urdu
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I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your Chanel and videos. The way you talk during said videos is like you’re talking to a friend. I find it very refreshing and wanted to thank you for providing such quality family friendly content for the world to enjoy.
Thank you sir.
Exactly what the doctor ordered! Thanks for all the extra detail and explanation at each step. For those of us less familiar with this repair, we really appreciate it!
My sense is that you are very honest and upfront about the products you use, what has been sent to you, what you have bought yourself, and I for one don't question your honesty and integrity when it comes to "product placements" in your vids. This was a great video and I have several Honda small engines and there was more here than I usually do each year, so thanks for this vid.
I have used 89 octane with a stabilizer in my small engines for years and I’ve stored them full for years. if i feel like its been in there too long i just pump it out and put it in my car. Never had any problems. I prefer a full tank because my understanding is it prevents condensation from building in the tank.
Cody, I don’t know which is more entertaining the videos or the comments. You are an excellent presenter and I’m envious of the way you respond to your commenters, the good and the bad. It is interesting the different perspectives we all have.
i have a simple rule with my little honda engines, if it doesnt start within 3 pulls something is wrong so give it a service (normally sorts it) and if not fix it. love my honda engines, i give them a hell of a work life but has never let me down, il never use any other engine brand. the peace of mind of a reilable tool is worth every penny
Great tutorial! Lots
Of ppl don't know the fuel outlet on a Honda is a fuel filter!!
"...not at the cost of your integrity." Thank you, Cody. Hearing you say that is very much appreciated.
My 97 yr old dad would be proud of you. He always taught me to clean, oil, lube my engines every year. His friends use to call him the"oil" king.
I don't own any equipment like you do or anything, but like watching these videos just because I find them interesting and who knows maybe I'll need this information in the near future.
Well done sir! If you have the bowl off and you're worried about a partially clogged jet / emulsion tube, squirt carb cleaner up from below with the straw.
ALWAYS start screwing in the spark plug by hand, the valve covers usually throw your spark plug socket alignment off.
For larger (running) engines that are hard to pull start. Pull them over slowly a couple of times, stop when you feel the compression building. Let the rope rewind then give a nice fast yank.
I love to see the nice clean shop in the background while you’re restoring a critical piece of equipment and taking such good care of it.
Inspires me to get my act together.
Keep thinking about it.
Karl Degraa 🤔🤔🤔
Great Video Mr. W. :) We bought our Stihl MS261 on your endorsement. We never regretted it. What an awesome saw!!! As patriots we recognize that money is earned and spent wisely. If you are selling anything it is LIBERTY and QUALITY.
Thanks for the pointer on how to fix an engine.
I have a Honda mower I bought used in 2004 and it still starts on the first pull. Great engine. Love it.
Yo Bentley that’s nothing I have a Briggs from 1963 and that always starts first pull no matter what
Thank you for linking the tools. I really want to get the tera pump but I could never remember it.
100 mile round trip for me to find non-ethanol fuel. A small motor mechanic I’ve met says put fuel stabilizer in the fuel, Run the engine once a month and change the fuel out before next season. In the past I’ve always drained the fuel and run it dry. Interestingly it’s a log splitter with a Honda GX motor that didn’t like that. I’ve learned how to take apart and clean Honda carburetors. In fact my son called me with a problem with a small Honda 4 stroke outboard. I talked him through it even though I’ve never worked on a Honda outboard. He sent me a video of it running. I have an old (60s vintage) forestry service fire pump with a big single cylinder Briggs engine. It has a down draft carburetor. I always drain the fuel and run it dry. It started 1st pull when the Wolsey fire hit us. Love that old pump.
The rubber insert is actually to protect the ceramic coating on the outside of the spark plug lol. Holding it better is just one of the upsides of it. And you can also buy spark plug testers for a couple bucks to help you see the spark better
Great video. First thing we did in Tech school was to make a spark plug install tool, guarantees you’ll never cross thread a spark plug. A 4” piece of rubber vacuum line with a golf tee in one end. Put the vacuum line on the spark plug and start it into the head. Pretty handy and teaches you to be careful installing plugs, not to cross thread them. I still have it in my box to this day.
I have a pressure washer that's giving me problems. I've tried all the basics, now I'm going to use Mechanic In A Bottle. Great video!
Excellent Video! If you can't or don't want to remove that jet, gently push a wood toothpick into the hole and spin it. That valve cover does have a built in PCV valve, it's a one way valve that lets out crankcase pressure. Vented to clean side of air filter so dirt can't work its way into engine. Finally- last resort use starting fluid (as a tool) to get it running, esp if you suspect old gas. Water does condense from the air in metal tanks and gas cans over time, esp ethanol fuels. When tank is full of fuel there is less air- so less water. FInally that foam air (pre-cleaner) is designed to be washed in warm soapy water (Dawn is best) let it dry and put clean motor oil on it, then squeeze all excess oil from it. Your $20 paper filter will last a LONG time if we catch most of the dirt in that oil.
Mr wranglerstar...
iv learned everything i know from you your how I learned to handle an axe. How to fell a tree. How to sharpen my tools and how to take care of my handles. Thank you
Love how you still put loctite in your videos, hope you never stop
Great video. Working on small engines is therapeutic. Doing sponsored content is a way to feed your family. No reason to apologize.
You didn't need to but since you could not get the jet out, I have had good luck shooting carb cleaner through the jet with the carb attached to the motor. I live in a state where you cannot get gasoline without ethanol. I have had to resort to buying very expensive cans of Trufuel at Home Depot, Lowes...
Great video, thanks.
You mentioned the more power puller. I bought one after seeing your video. I had seen them before used for about $35. Well, after I broke my come a long (for the second time ), I couldn't find a used one so I paid a lot of money for a new one. It's been worth it. Everything is heavy. Also, I watched this video because I need to go get my 3 inch pump ready and it has a Honda engine. I have to admit, I'm not a Honda fan. But it was all that I could afford after my 3 inch pump, with a Briggs, got stolen. I guess lunch break is over. Off to my second job. Hopefully, this Honda will start.
Your a good guy cody! Iam a young father and draw a lot of inspiration from you and your channel. Ive lent out hand tools and equipment and when is comes back broke missing or abused, no more is it borrowed out!! Huge pet peeve of mine as well!! Very disrespectful to return your splittler is that condition.. took alot of punishment for that bulletproof Honda to not start lol.
I trick I have used in the past to remove rust from older metal takes is 50/50 mix of vinegar and water let it sit for a day then dump then repeat will remove a lot of the rust . Then dry inside out and fill with clean fresh gas.
I switched to aviation fuel. I was using 100LL which is a low lead fuel, but switched to 94UL by Swift Fuels. Both are ethanol free and have a 2 year shelf life. 94 UL is an unleaded, the same formula as the 100LL , but no lead. I run all Honda equipment and have had no issues with the fuel. It also smokes less and has less of a gasoline smell.
Hi Cody, Rust in a fuel tank? Try a magnet on a stick. It may not reach in the far flung places, but I've found it works really well.
I guess I'm a little bit old school, but I still always check my spark plug gaps, and rarely find them gapped as recommended by the engine manufacturer. - A previous DIY video of yours was how I originally found your channel, something chainsaw related. I was instantly a fan, based on your style and clear explanation. You do a great job. TH-cam has helped me with many DIY (and therefore money-saving) projects, from automotive and equipment to around the home. This to me, is where TH-cam shines.
I always check every single new spark plug. Couldnt tell you how many new plugs I've found out of gap. Usually someone at he parts store dropped it at some point before sale. In my mind its quick, easy insurance. A little dab of Dielectric grease on the ignition wire is always great too. Prevent the wire from getting stuck onto the plug and breaking when you need to change it next.
Ethanol Free Fuel is what I run in all my power equipment and motorcycles now. It prevents ethanol poisoning. I've rebuilt the carb on my DRZ400 3 times in the last 6 years due to ethanol fuel issues.
Sorry that you had to work on your splitter, but i do enjoy this content. Tips and tricks of maintenance and making things perform at their full potential is always enjoyable for me.
Keep on making great content and being true to yourself. That is one of the keys to a long lasting relationship with a fanbase. I love all your content, even when it does not pertain to myself, ie I do not own a 2 stroke wood splitter, however your personality and life lessons provided make me reflect on my own life and how I can strive to always be a better person. Again and always great content.
Have Mustie1 on speed dial.
Mustie1 & Wranglestar are my 2 favorite channels with the Star taking the #1 spot!
Not getting that jet out could be a BIG mistake. I once fought an engine for months until I took the jet out and found out it was PARTIALLY blocked. The engine would run, but had no power. When I finally cleaned the jet properly with a tiny drill bit, (not compressed air) it solved the problem. Lesson learned.
Your videos are very good. On my 68 Cougar with a 427 and Cobra Valve Covers, spark plug replacements took double swivels and some contortions! No drilling required! Ha Thanks
Cody if there is one shill I trust it's you. :) You have been critical of products and I believe when you use products you like you share it with us. I never expected you to return your tools. That's ridiculous.
To anyone that might have issues with it you may want to ask where the source of animosity is coming from. I personally think it's called envy and yes I'm susceptible also. I'm speaking from experience. I've been envious of sponsored tools at times. It's not right, but I'm also human. It's my job to catch and correct it. Don't blame Cody or his sponsors.
Love it! Best vids it's like you are a personal teacher. Thanks.
This is your buisness. I would never fault a man for making a honest living. Excellent video.
Had a Honda engine that would not start on a brand new lawn mower Turned out it had low altitude jets and auto choke. I took it along from Wyoming to Hawaii and it ran there like a champ.
Honda manual actually tells you to change the jet if it will be used at a high attitude
This video was like a trip down memory lane. Loved it. Thank you Cody.
Cool to see you’re still using that limb mechanism you made way back when! Thanks for the video
They don't put ethanol in because it's cheaper, they do it because someone in government decided we needed to further subsidize corn farmers.
Getting it from sugarcane is actually twice as cheap as making it from corn.
@@viktororban5684 That's true but the vast majority in the US is made from corn.
@@evanmartin7809 - yes, that's true, I think Brazil is the 2nd largest and uses mainly sugar?
And subsidize gasoline companies when they sell the cheaper, diluted gasoline at the same price.
Evan Martin you’re exactly right! Cost more to add ethanol. Lots of states you can’t buy gas without ethanol. Sad how our government screws its citizens for political reasons
I have the GC160 version and i must of ran 1000 cords with it, what a such good easy engine , nice video
Maxx Groulx
Completely different engine
I don’t know what it is about working on small engines, but it’s just fun!
If you look on the bright side, it gave you some content. .jk.
What a guy who returns it like that
Tim Reid I thought the same thing. 😂😬 but still a sucky thing to do.
I dont know the whole situation but some people are oblivious to maintenance and care of equipment whether they meant to be or not. Thats why places rent stuff with credit card info. I dont lend anything unless i really trust them. Ive been bitten before.. lent a chainsaw once , guy was too cheap to buy bar oil and ruined a bar and chain. He didnt offer to pay for it or even tell me
You beat me to the comment. Would be funny to do video with the guy that messed it up.
Aaron Smith if they are too cheap to buy bar oil that only costs $10 a gallon, they shouldn’t own a chainsaw!!
@@johnanders8861 i am the owner, i lent it to a guy that didnt put bar oil in.. i basically stopped lending stuff. I now only lend stuff to 2 very close people who have brought back tools in as good as or better than it left
Good video Cody, it's always nice to get a refresher course from shop class that was so long ago for some of us. Even if we don't own any small engines at the moment, the knowledge may come in handy one day! Keep up the good work! !
Great video Wranglerstar! I remember when you first bought the terra pump, it was close to a fathers day and I bought one for my Dad and father-in-law. They both love it, I've used it and it is an amazing product!
Great Video... Thanks for the information.. If water is coming from the rain, I found out that a engine cover or a tarp will fix that problem of rain water getting into the equipment...
Cody, I like to put a rag in the tank and hit it with air. It blows that rag around and the liquids making it quicker and more effective
Always use a fuel stabilizer. No more than 10% ethanol (E10) gas. Keep fuel tanks full to reduce condensation in tank.. Open throttle at least 3/4 of the way and it should start easier. Premium gas helps , especially in hot weather.
We have a 10 ton. wood splitter and it has chinese motor, but it's direct copy of that Honda motor. Good reliable engine.
Good morning! Thanks for the series, its great getting a little refresher in small engines
Two words, Ultra sonic cleaner.
They are the bee knees. I just had my work purchase a new light commercial grade bench top unit.
Had one at a previous employer and they are THE BEST way to clean filthy intricate items. Perfect for carburetors and brake calipers etc.
Super affordable these days for the home shop too.
For higher heat applications and potential salt corrosion I use a copper based anti-seize. Wurth makes an amazing product. I use it for everything so I only need one kind around. Be well Wranglerstars
You can always put Vinegar in the tank and let it sit for a while, does a great job at cleaning up rust and left over stuff.
I always appreciate your honesty. Especially when it comes to product endorsement.
Did you say Tera pump for the gasoline can? I have never seen one of these gadgets! Now that woke me up quick just seeing how handy it would be for me since I cannot lift up my my Jerrycans. I like seeing and hearing about how things work and how they are to be maintainedto keeping them in good working order! All thumbs up Cody 👍👍
Took me a while to learn about the ethanol gas. thanks.
Solid info
Thank you. That's why I come to the channel. Learned something new.
Try Aspen 4 fuel. It is unbelievably clean and you store the tank full. No stabilizer required. Plus it is 99 percent cleaner than car gas. It is expensive but for small engines, you don't use much.
I've restored a couple old fuel tanks and I use a small length of chain welded to a stud I put in my drill to knock the rust loose. Just have to be careful or you will dent the thing.
To clean a tank put a shop towel in and blow it around with compressed air. Learned that from Andrew Camarata
Another great channel!
When you were starting that Honda engine you weren’t pulling hard enough I can store one of those Honda engines for over a year with whatever gas is in the tank when I’m finished with it. Put the choke on and 2-3 good hard yanking pulls and it will start straight up without messing about draining gas.
The last dude I worked for bought one new the year before last. Used fairly lightly. Sat over winter and would not start next spring. Still brand new. And talking to the stihl repair man one day he says thats mostly what they deal with is ethanol related issues. You can't get a warranty on your new shihl without buying x-amount of premix fuel.
I run Rotella T5 15-40 oil in all my Husqvarna lawn mowers with Honda engines it takes the heat a lot better than regular 30 weight or 10-30 especially when I'm running the mowers all day long
Thank you Cody, great vid. once again. I as well as everyone else hates the new gas. Good fuel is getting harder and harder to get over here in MT. The oil mix gas in a can... cheaper to mix your own and use the rest as solvent or weed killer I think.
Another good video. Oh my first job was making spark plugs for Campion here in Australia.
One more great tip- Those Honda GX engines still have the old fashioned starter thing under that recoil assembly. If the recoil fails, remove it. Wrap the rope or any rope around that metal cup. Need a knot in end of rope to put in the notch. If you pull that rope hard all the way to the end, you are "asking" it to break.
Very good tutorial. Like that Terapump. As much as my wife will hate me, I guess I must get it. May be she appreciate that one day.
Im sorry that you have to deal with that because your friend didnt took care of that .
This engine design is great my first bike had one of those on a 6.5 hp and it was just so easy to fix and pretty much always run if you change the oil and keep the gas clean
It's ALIVE! :) Glad you got her going again. Thanks for the tips.
We use the silver anti-seize on almost everything including gaskets and bolts on our large boilers.
Thanks for the reminder. I needed to buy a new carburetor for my edger. Learned the hard way about on burning out the residual gas
You do know you can clean them?
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video it is much appreciated God bless you and your wonderful family. John
I recommend PTFE spray for lightning appliances. PTFE spray is the antiseize for electric appliances. It has saved me a tonnes of headache (and bills from the electrician) at work
Just found this from a petrochemical guy:
"Ethanol is mainly obtained from sugar industry which is a by-product of sugarcane molasses. Ethanol blending reduces carbon monoxide and carbon-dioxide emissions up-to 30%, cleans the car engine and dirt from pipes and chambers. It also acts as anti-knocking agent results in decreasing engine knocking (without using lead). Comparing with petrol, ethanol burns cleaner and completely. 5% of ethanol blending replaces a large amount of crude oil"
So it does have legitimate reason to be there.
Pure ethanol is a wonderfully clean fuel
Mustie1’s TH-cam channel. Small engine GOD. You’re welcome.
Applying some heat to the carburetor will help get the jets out if you need to, boiling water is a good option if fuel makes a torch too risky. Also cooling quickly with carb spray will sometimes shock the metal into releasing, of course shocking with a hammer can sometimes work too but you have to be delicate
Those red & white Honda's are tough long lasting engines ! We have one on a power washer that's 30 years old . Only repair I've made to it is had to braze up a rust hole in the bottom of the fuel tank . Other than that just change oil .
What i normally do with an engine that wont start is take the airfilter off and spray wd40 in the intake then pull it over. If it starts up and then cuts out you know its a carb issue. If it runs fine its probably the airfilter. That dont fix it? I attack the spark plug. She dirty? I clean it. She still no fart? I check for spark. If nothing else works then i go a bit more in depth and go after more serious things like compression and bad ignition coils. Ive also had flywheel magnets lose magnetism. Once or twice saw headgaskets blow. The very odd time ive seen valves not seating and piston rings worn out. A scored or cracked cylinder will do the same. Both of my lawnmowers are 33 and 29 years old respectively and still original bar consumables. Most of the time in the 29 year old one its a fouled plug cos its got over 1000 hours on it and burns oil. 2 stroke engines are a bit different. Air leaks will kill any 2 stroke of any brand
You can see that the old oil was also contaminated, probably with excess fuel. Thin and runny, and probably smells strongly of fuel as well.
I do like that fuel pump, though I use siphons instead, and have made my own from PVC pipe fittings and bits of old carburettor service kits to make the check valve. Wanted large bore valve, so used 32mm fittings to make a housing and a flap from the diaphragm riveted into the edge of the one piece as the valve.
Cody, I think you need to pull the carburetor on that engine and give it a good cleaning, specifically the jet and emulsion tube. Honda's as a rule start much easier, usually on the second pull. The holes in the emulsion tube being plugged up will cause hard starting and a cold blooded engine.
If you're storing your engine for a season or so, you're better off leaving the engine full of fuel and treated with fuel stabilizer. The small amount of fumes left from draining the carb can wreak a lot more havoc than gas. The blue sta-bill works awesome
Ethanol in gas... Until just recently we had Ethanol free gas here in Japan. Now I have to by it in tins to get gas without ethanol.
Cheers from Tokyo!
The Tokyo Craftsman Pretty much the same drill here in California. I buy 2-cycle, premixed 40:1 or 50:1 gas that’s non-ethanol as well. Very expensive but worth the price if it keeps the engine running.
FYI - most modern spark plug companies recommend AGAINST using any type of anti seize. It can act as a slight lubricant, and can alter torque values when tightening. Or at least might allow you to tighten more than you would be able to without it. This can damage threads and actually cause more harm than good. Modern spark plugs don't really have an issue with seizing as long as you don't over tighten.
I've got a terapump for 5 gallon water jugs it's great. I might have to get the one for gas. Those 5 gallon gas cans get pretty heavy.
I put Amsoil Quickshot in all my gas....cures the ethynol problem during storage.
I use a gas stabilizer when I store my machines.
This guy is a geek out of his comfort zone.
I bought two of those pumps based on your previous recommendation and they both crapped out!
Change the batteires,
This is why I watch this channel. I learn so MUCH! Question - would it work to put Evapo-Rust in the gas tank overnight work to get rid of the rust, like for rusty tools? Or is there too much of a problem with gas and Evapo-Rust not playing well together (even if you completely wipe out the gas tank with drying rags before adding gas)?
You know I hadn't thought of this but I don't see why it wouldn't work,
@@wranglerstar Cool! Another "tool" in my tool box of things to try. :o)
Steel fuel tank cleaning trick...add some clean fuel and a couple feet of clean chain. Shake tank until all debris and rust has been abraded into the fuel then drain. Obviously remove pump, level sensor etc if present.
Hey man quick tip. If you get a the biggest and longest flathead you can get in there that jet will pop right out
Good video, thanks. The real star of this one is the cat!
Gapping sparkplugs i guess was more important with carburetors than with injection.. Or simply the production is more precise today.
You can also purchase a gas shutoff valve for small engines at most hardware stores and shut the fuel off to the carburetor and let it run out of fuel and they are dirt cheap
I like that gas pump. Thanks for sharing.