Hey Bruce.. First let me say I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy through this health crisis, 2nd let me say thanks for always answering my questions and comments. It means the world.. I am new to this in fact because of you I have fixed my 3rd lawn mower ever yesterday and my 2nd blower (all this month while on self quarantine) I learn so much from you. My question is, why dont more people use gasket maker in a tube.. I have a tube for cars, and it seems to me it would be cheaper and easier especially on a warped part instead of using 2 gaskets.. I have not tried it yet because i have seen no videos from you using it and I am following your expertise .. so let me know. I have a briggs now that surges and while watching this video it reminded me that I saw no gasket at all between the filter houseing with the primer and the carb.. which is probably why its surging.. take care
These gaskets have a very small hole to let in air for priming, which is why I buy them and for me i do this once a week. Making one would be fun. Make a video. I would watch.
Good fix. For an air leak like this I would have used a none hardening gas resistant gasket sealant. Better known as #2 gasket sealant. If you've never used it, it can be a lifesaver and money saver. I've patched hundreds of split intake-carb gaskets with it. It's not an rtv or a stand alone gasket maker, but a sealant. It stays pliable for years and easy comes off with the gasket if you need to do work down the road.
sixtyfiveford, that answers my question. I have something called Honda Bond, it's extremely expensive but I have a tube left over from a project and the stuff is amazing. It would be perfect for something like this. I use it whenever I replace an important gasket on my vehicle just to make sure it seals properly. thanks for the info!
Thought for a second it was gonna be the air filter, as it started without it on. However, often times they will start up cold with it on, but not want to restart once the engine is hot. Clogged filter acting like a choke on a hot engine doesn't work. But you zeroed in on the problem/ problems nicely. Warped assembly and cut in primer bulb. Nice job!!!
Bruce, I chased that same problem around 2 weeks ago. Did everything you did. Wound up putting a sliver of packing tape over the air passage on the back plate. Works fine with one gasket now. It was a PITA.
Good clear step by step direction. I had the same problem about a year ago, it had me scratching my head. Just could not see the slit in the bulb. I ordered 12 red & 12 of the black bulbs. I have used only 1 since then. Stay well.
Helped me out. Mower had worked fine, but sat for a year and then would not start. Doubled up the gasket and started up first pull after verifying carb was getting fuel with primer.
@@BrucesShop I see online I and get a 2 pack for 5.99 OR a 15 pack for $6.99. Looks like having 15 of them is not such a crazy idea, especially since I am now dabbling in the small engine repair hobby. Mrs. Haney told me yesterday "Tom, you don't need 3 lawn mowers". I agreed. She obviously has not been in the garage lately. There are 5 or 6, depending on how you count the parts donor mower. It snowed last night and will snow till 5pm today, so it is about to be Snowblower time!!
On these briggs engines, I double up the intake gasket from the air intake to the carb. Also check if the plastic intake manifold or pipe is not cracked. Sometimes the pipe looks fine but its not, just replace the pipe if all else fails.
I was having the same problem. Tried everything. Still wouldn't start without starting fluid and a bunch of pulls. I doubled up on the gaskets like you suggested. Starts easy now. Thanks.
I had the same problem with my old mountfield , funny thing was i used my puncture repair patch to cover and seal the split on the button, until I got a replacement it did work a treat !
I had a similar problem on a Kohler Courage engine horizontal engine. I even purchase a new carb off of eBay. . The engine would start and run for a bit and then stall. Restarts were difficult because you needed to pump the primer causing a very rich condition. I still don't exactly understand why this resolved the problem, but the hose from the primer bulb was kinked. I replaced it and it runs fine. Cracked primer bulbs are common on Toro single stage snow blowers. Keep a couple of spares "in stock" :) !
A good lesson for sure, one I am constantly relearning....Never overlook the simple stuff...I have noticed that the air box gasket must be in good condition on these models, it is an integral part of the primer system. A broken gasket will cause the primer not to work due to the air leak. I guess the split primer button will cause a similar problem....Will have to look closer at the plastic cover for warpage issues...
Bruce here is a hint on those gaskets. When you rebuild on with a choke on it it doesn't need that gasket, there is another one in the kit that is used. That way you can put the primer gasket in a parts tray for later on when you need a free one...........
I noticed that's a Craftsman mower. I have a 1996 MTD Quantum XM push mower with a 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. Your neighbor's engine and mine appear to be nearly identical. The carb, fuel tank, fuel hose, air filter, linkage, everything i could see are identical to mine except the name on the face plate. Had the problem been spark related, I'm going to go out on a limb here, I will guess that your coil may have had electronic ignition (no points or condensor under the flywheel, because the electronic ignition timing parts are molded into the newer style ignition coil "module"). The kill switch is located near the flywheel brake cable linkage, rather than near the throttle valve control linkage found on most "old school" Briggs engines.
If the mower will run and then die you can rule out the primer by covering it. If you cover the primer with your hand and it does not die that would indicate a leak at the primer.
We do have a tendency to predetermine a possible fault and when it goes sideways its plan B - C - D & E haha oh man i've been down that road before and I will most likely travel it again and again. LOL
It must be one of those weeks...Yesterday I went to get a diaphragm gasket for a B&S 5 h.p. pulsa jet carb and had the model No. and every thing and the girl at the counter had a heck of a time looking it up in the book ..I pointed at the picture of it once and she could not match any thing I had ...We went back to the page again and she did find the matching model number etc...I blame it on too many computers now and not enough training on just learning the parts book and how to use it
Push mowers like this one, with more time in it than it's worth can valuate it self through the lesson learned. I read a comment suggesting you get a GoPro. That's all I film with now, and although I've been suffering from growing pains with the microphone fiasco (mainly MY fault), I love the versatility, compactness and video quality. Plus, editing with the GoPro software is (in my humble opinion) easier than with WMM. Are they costly? Yep...are they worth it? Heck Yep! lol Cheers my good Friend! Sean~
Please if you could do an episode on how to modify air cleaners on lawn mowers particularly cheapest economical replacements to expensive oddly shaped foam inserts thank you!
Hey Bruce ... BIG Fan. Love to watch you work, and listen to your insight. Can I offer a suggestion for your future videos? When you add colored text, can you outline the text in black? The black outline of the lettering makes it easier to read the text. I discovered this while making PowerPoint presentations. Besides, without the outlining, those who may be colorblind have greater difficulty reading your screen text . Thanks for all the tips and tricks. We all appreciate the help!
Since imitation is the most sincere form a flattery, and it would be helpful for the viewer (which I know you are all about) when looking all those those cool notes you provide, maybe it's worth a go, eh? In any case, thanks for the videos, and please keep them coming 😉👍🏼
Hello Bruce, I have the identical mower that has run like a champ for years. Used it a couple of times this spring and then noticed tge fuel line was cracked and decided to replace it. Did that and have never been able to start it again. I've rebuilt the car and am satisfied its getting gas but dosen't seem to have spark. I thought I'd replace the coil but haven't been able to find a replacement. This is a notoriously obscure model (944.362530) .. really don't want to give it up. Any suggestions ?
I usually download the vids and then watch, but in this case I had to come back for the comments. I am soooo glad you posted this video. So i felt like the end was up in the air to the real problem. Do you think it was the primer bulb itself, or do you feel like the suction passageway (where you put the double gasket) was also warped enough on the old intake was enough to hinder the suction?
Well there ended up being 2 problems. The plastic housing was warped and the primer bulb was cracked. I had another housing in the shed so I changed that to. Not everybody has the luxury to go get a different filter housing. Thanks for watching.
Hey Bruce, I love all your videos. I was wondering if you had ever considered getting a GOPro camera with the head mount on it? You could work hands free and everyone else could see pretty much what you're seeing. Just a thought. May not work out but I know a lot of sports guys who use them and they're pretty cool. Haven't bought one myself so just thinkin' out loud here. Take care! Nice job as always!
I have thought about it but a lot of my shots are of defined content.. If there is any movement the shot is lost. I am still trying to hold the camera even more still than i do now. I have a little aftermarket go pro that I attach to a lawn mower or weed wacker for fun sometimes. I thanks you for the comment, it was well thought out.
Interesting. Do you think adding a second gasket could be a warped air cleaner housing? Speaking in regards to other videos I watched that had been repaired with two gaskets. Still a good fix, but could it be that at some point a new or better air filter housing would be needed in case it was to warp further? Just wondering if this would be something to tell the customer for if it does it again they could be mentally prepared. Something like hey it's fixed, but the problem could happen again in case the housing continues to warp. But don't worry not a huge deal, not a ton of money to fix. If you want it fixed I will get the part and fix it, otherwise it's fine right now. So get your lawn mowed before I call the city. Just kidding. Thanks for your videos so helpful to me.
Yes I am pretty sure it is a warped air cleaner. I have been having a harder time with my new bunch of gaskets. They seem a little harder than the last.
@@BrucesShop yeah, so based on this video I was thinking it might not be the gaskets, but the housing. Being that close to the engine, and being a lower grade of plasic. I recently retired, and have just picked up the hobby to fix mowers to keep my mind, and body active, along with providing some energy to the community. The only Briggs that I have gotten this far is the ones without the primer bulb. So yeah your videos are great for me to see the troubleshooting before experiencing those types of engineering. Much appreciated... 🙏
I fixed one where the air filter housing got loose from the carb and plugged the passage from the primer bulb to the emulsion tube . I had to clean the carb and and after losing the float hinge pin for a half hour it worked fine.
Do you know when a valve job needs to be done to a flat head valve engine? What all prevents the engine from picking up the gas as well as it should be?
I have used masking tape fitted around the gasket in a pinch. A bit tedious to apply but It actually worked. BTW, isn't that the jacket that you said had "shrunk" on you in an earlier video? Fits good now ... congrats. What's the temp in Alberta that calls for wearing a jacket in Aug.? I'm in the US south; I would love to need a jacket every now & then in the sweltering summer!
Yes it is the same coat. Well up here in Canada don't get much summer. We have snow on the ground from the end of October to the middle of April. Winter is -5 to - 40 degrees Cellius 20 to -40 F. Summer is 50 degrees at night and 75 F during the day. (it changes.) A lot of us go south in the winter for a few months (they call us snowbirds) Believe me we wear jackets too much. My shop is heated and the furnace comes on every month but July. Sorry for the babble.
I have 2 of them. I use a 12 inch one so I can move around the shop. It can get shaky. I am trying to move the camera around less. It is tough as during a shoot I get Ideas about the next phase and move it too much.
I have a Craftsman Mower 6.0 Briggs and Stranton. Hasn't ran for a year. Went and bought a new plug, sat it in front of my propane heater( It's 33 degrees today) Soon as it warmed up from the propane heat it started right up. My issue is when it starts and running there is a burning smell. It's smoking from the finned area where the spark plug screws into, not out of the exhaust. There is plenty of gas and oil in the machine. Not sure what the burning smell or smoke is from. Any ideas or suggestions would be great! Thank you,
Well it is a lawn mower. Is it an oily smell? If it is, have you ran it for 20 minutes? Many times oil can get into and on the muffler and area. Take a look for leaks too. Good luck.
You're a handy neighbour to have around. Mine just borrows tools and forgets to bring them back. Bruce, being a small engine mechanic such as you are, what do you think about cordless electric weed whippers and mowers? The arthritis in my shoulders has made pull starting not so easy anymore so I bought a B&D 20v mower and weed whipper. I still have my Ariens snow blower but it has electric start. BTW, what part of Alberta are you in that there's helicopter training gong on? Thanks for the video.
I am not a fan of cordless yard equipment (at this point) . My yard is a double pie shape and is too big for cordless equipment. Also the batteries don't last that long (for folks who doesn't store them properly). I do think that in 20 years 90 % of all yard equipment will be cordless. I am not against the technology but the battery quality must come up. So I am a politician "Well yes and no" haha
Bruce, just for my own information say I had a similar problem with a warped air housing and the gasket did not seal properly, could you use some sort of liquid gasket to solve the problem of the uneven seal? thanks Bruce great video as always!
Not to hijack Bruce's comments, but you never ever want to use any kind of form a gasket, gasket sealer, RTV or any other kind of liquid to solid that comes from a tube any where near any part of a carburetor, as it will cause major problems down the road if not right away. Cheers! Zip~
Zippovarga, you mean bits of it could come off and plug up the carburetor? I have something called Honda Bond the stuff is amazing but extremely expensive. I was just wondering if this ever happened to me as I have a 20 year old lawn mower if I could use it rather than replace the entire housing.
Hi Bruce...came upon your channel. Great work and thanks for helping people repair their own equipment. I have the exact machine as your neighbor. Can u please tell me what carb model is in that craftsman mower? Cheers from Kingston Ontario Canada. Spero
OK there are so many different models. I have 2 here. They are hard to find the numbers on. Here are some but i think you should first make sure the motor is a Briggs and Stratton 6HP or what ever and google "carb for 6HP Briggs and Stratton mower motor" #'s are 2856 or 6150. But they don't look right so just google that. Here is one such search www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-799866-Carburetor-Replaces/dp/B00CNWWNGW
Do you find that if the square cut O-ring between the bowl and the carb housing swells when you soak it in car cleaner ? I too have found that there is 2 different OD of fuel line. The thicker is for automotive use and the thinner for small engines.
I have a lawnmower with a Briggs and Stratton engine that sometimes does not want to pick up the gas after it is primed several times. When I let the engine run for about a minute and shut it off it sometimes has a lot of trouble picking up the gas but sometimes it does not. The carburetor has been cleaned, air filter is clean, fuel line is intact with no blockage. What would the problem be?
Sounds like a vacuum problem to me. Check the plastic intake tube and the seal at the back of the carb. Carefully spray some carb cleaner on the cab and intake connections. If the rpm changes you have an intake leak. Be careful. Do so at your own risk. Did you check the holes in the bolt---jet??
Yes I cleaned the carburetor and checked the jets in the blot for the float bowl and everything is clean. The o-ring behind the carburetor is intact and the intake tube is tight on the engine.
I don't know what you mean. The repairs cost me the parts to do the repair and the video is the camera, computer and time to do the editing. So the cost id very hard to get exact.
I own 2 lawnmowers with that same engine but the primer barely draws fuel up through the main jet and the engines surge a lot. I cleaned the carburetors on both but what else can I do? The primer bulbs are intact on both engines also.
@@brianmott728 Try them on the other engine and you can also order a new filter housing too. This is just a quick search on amazon. There may be cheaper ones. www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-795259-Cleaner-Replaces/dp/B00524MXHC
I guess the little things can fool you especially if you don't see the little things. If you saw the little things during inspection, then you could save yourself some time.
You know that's the problem, one does not see the small things that can screw up a small engine. Only after gong through the process of elimination does one look for the small defect.
Now that we have all these latex gloves floating around that probably would have solved the problem for your neighbor. That or he can get a "fatter" thumb.
Throttle cable. Just cut mine (with 8 inches remaining) off then pushed throttle to 3000 rpm. Then fastened/screwed cable back on. DON'T MESS WITH IT ANYMORE IT SHOULD HOLD. PROBLEM SOLVED.
Hi Bruce. I really enjoy your vids. Very informative, but...Please, slow down. You get in a hurry I suppose and I lose you. I refer to segment at the 5:45-6:15 mark and I cant see what hole was clogged and alot of the shot was out of focus. I'am an old man and I'am not "Speedy Gonzalis" like you are...but your vids have saved me a lot of money and even made me a few bucks as well. Really helps when your on SS. Thank you Bruce. Please keep them coming...just a little slower. :-)
i have a craftsman 6.75 briggs quantum, wont run when hot. i replaced the coil with two different ones. i replaced spark plug, and cleaned carb 4 times and replaced it twice. still wont run. it has great compression.
Is the oil level correct? If it is low, it could be causing the coil to overheat. Also, check and make sure that the cooling fins are clear and the flywheel fan is intact.
Yes and they pollute the sky when they are made in countries that don't have emission standards. I think keeping them running is better for the environment.
Hi Bruce. Take 5 minutes and watch my latest. 2 Things, did it give you a chuckle and do you gat customers like mine who insist on you doing exactly what THEY want. I only have a couple like that but are used to being ripped off by Big Shops. Ruins it for guys like us but opens the door for a better relationship w/the customer. Thanks and Thoughts? Zombie Dave
i bought a new lawn mower from finger hut - i cant get it to run... I noticed it looks like it is leaking gas and oil from the air filter... the air filter was soaking wet with gas... can some one tell me how to fix... i dont have the energy to send it back... Its a craftsman Anyone please...
Primer bulbs are an easy fix. Cracked primer bulb is also introducing air into the engine from a different spot and affects the fuel/air ratio. Bruce, do you have an email I can contact you with?
Hey Bruce.. First let me say I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy through this health crisis, 2nd let me say thanks for always answering my questions and comments. It means the world.. I am new to this in fact because of you I have fixed my 3rd lawn mower ever yesterday and my 2nd blower (all this month while on self quarantine) I learn so much from you. My question is, why dont more people use gasket maker in a tube.. I have a tube for cars, and it seems to me it would be cheaper and easier especially on a warped part instead of using 2 gaskets.. I have not tried it yet because i have seen no videos from you using it and I am following your expertise .. so let me know. I have a briggs now that surges and while watching this video it reminded me that I saw no gasket at all between the filter houseing with the primer and the carb.. which is probably why its surging.. take care
These gaskets have a very small hole to let in air for priming, which is why I buy them and for me i do this once a week. Making one would be fun. Make a video. I would watch.
Good fix. For an air leak like this I would have used a none hardening gas resistant gasket sealant. Better known as #2 gasket sealant. If you've never used it, it can be a lifesaver and money saver. I've patched hundreds of split intake-carb gaskets with it. It's not an rtv or a stand alone gasket maker, but a sealant. It stays pliable for years and easy comes off with the gasket if you need to do work down the road.
sixtyfiveford, that answers my question. I have something called Honda Bond, it's extremely expensive but I have a tube left over from a project and the stuff is amazing. It would be perfect for something like this. I use it whenever I replace an important gasket on my vehicle just to make sure it seals properly. thanks for the info!
cool
Thought for a second it was gonna be the air filter, as it started without it on. However, often times they will start up cold with it on, but not want to restart once the engine is hot. Clogged filter acting like a choke on a hot engine doesn't work.
But you zeroed in on the problem/ problems nicely. Warped assembly and cut in primer bulb. Nice job!!!
Thanks
Bruce, I chased that same problem around 2 weeks ago. Did everything you did. Wound up putting a sliver of packing tape over the air passage on the back plate. Works fine with one gasket now. It was a PITA.
Good for you. That is good thinking.
Well done Mate!! We knew you would figure it out!!☺
Not everything works out as you know.
Good clear step by step direction. I had the same problem about a year ago, it had me scratching my head. Just could not see the slit in the bulb. I ordered 12 red & 12 of the black bulbs. I have used only 1 since then.
Stay well.
You were right to order more than you immediate needs.
Helped me out. Mower had worked fine, but sat for a year and then would not start. Doubled up the gasket and started up first pull after verifying carb was getting fuel with primer.
Yes those filter housings can warp. A double gasket fills in the gap
@@BrucesShop I see online I and get a 2 pack for 5.99 OR a 15 pack for $6.99. Looks like having 15 of them is not such a crazy idea, especially since I am now dabbling in the small engine repair hobby. Mrs. Haney told me yesterday "Tom, you don't need 3 lawn mowers". I agreed. She obviously has not been in the garage lately. There are 5 or 6, depending on how you count the parts donor mower. It snowed last night and will snow till 5pm today, so it is about to be Snowblower time!!
On these briggs engines, I double up the intake gasket from the air intake to the carb. Also check if the plastic intake manifold or pipe is not cracked. Sometimes the pipe looks fine but its not, just replace the pipe if all else fails.
Oh, and the replace the o ring on the carb intake too.
Right If plan a doesn't work------------ go to plan B C D right away sometime I miss that. I am only human. haha
I was having the same problem. Tried everything. Still wouldn't start without starting fluid and a bunch of pulls. I doubled up on the gaskets like you suggested. Starts easy now. Thanks.
That is so cool you fixed it.
I had the same problem with my old mountfield , funny thing was i used my puncture repair patch to cover and seal the split on the button, until I got a replacement it did work a treat !
Good for you!!
This is how I learned to work on mowers. The same thing happen to me.
It is always a learning experience.
I had a similar problem on a Kohler Courage engine horizontal engine. I even purchase a new carb off of eBay. . The engine would start and run for a bit and then stall. Restarts were difficult because you needed to pump the primer causing a very rich condition. I still don't exactly understand why this resolved the problem, but the hose from the primer bulb was kinked. I replaced it and it runs fine.
Cracked primer bulbs are common on Toro single stage snow blowers. Keep a couple of spares "in stock" :) !
Me too. But the one I need is the one I don't have. haha
Nothing beats experience.
Thanks for the nice comment
Fist bump I love it pure satisfaction when the neighbor does that
Thanks. He was a happy guy.
A good lesson for sure, one I am constantly relearning....Never overlook the simple stuff...I have noticed that the air box gasket must be in good condition on these models, it is an integral part of the primer system. A broken gasket will cause the primer not to work due to the air leak. I guess the split primer button will cause a similar problem....Will have to look closer at the plastic cover for warpage issues...
The you will overlook something else. Not you Reallybut you know what I am saying.
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Type error.
Yes I was trying to say The more I look at one thing, i will overlook something else. oops sorry
Bruce here is a hint on those gaskets. When you rebuild on with a choke on it it doesn't need that gasket, there is another one in the kit that is used. That way you can put the primer gasket in a parts tray for later on when you need a free one...........
Right I have stolen one from one that was for a choke model. Just did. It is amazing what you do when out of stuff but still have a bit of stuff. haha
I noticed that's a Craftsman mower. I have a 1996 MTD Quantum XM push mower with a 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. Your neighbor's engine and mine appear to be nearly identical. The carb, fuel tank, fuel hose, air filter, linkage, everything i could see are identical to mine except the name on the face plate. Had the problem been spark related, I'm going to go out on a limb here, I will guess that your coil may have had electronic ignition (no points or condensor under the flywheel, because the electronic ignition timing parts are molded into the newer style ignition coil "module"). The kill switch is located near the flywheel brake cable linkage, rather than near the throttle valve control linkage found on most "old school" Briggs engines.
Yes points were finished in about 1983
Try this, put a few small slivers of packing tape over the air channel. Don't block inlet or outlet. The put your gasket on. Works a treat!
I will give that a try.
If the mower will run and then die you can rule out the primer by covering it. If you cover the primer with your hand and it does not die that would indicate a leak at the primer.
This one had a split. I understand what you are saying.
Good neighbor you are 👍🤓🐝🐝
Thanks. I like to help.
We do have a tendency to predetermine a possible fault and when it goes sideways its plan B - C - D & E haha oh man i've been down that road before and I will most likely travel it again and again. LOL
Yes you just did. At least i could "get under" this one without laying on the ground like you had to do.
good stuff,hopefully this will save someone from going nuts!!!
What about me!!!
It must be one of those weeks...Yesterday I went to get a diaphragm gasket for a B&S 5 h.p. pulsa jet carb and had the model No. and every thing and the girl at the counter had a heck of a time looking it up in the book ..I pointed at the picture of it once and she could not match any thing I had ...We went back to the page again and she did find the matching model number etc...I blame it on too many computers now and not enough training on just learning the parts book and how to use it
New parts are my biggest problem. Ordering and shipping delay's. ARGH!!!
Push mowers like this one, with more time in it than it's worth can valuate it self through the lesson learned. I read a comment suggesting you get a GoPro. That's all I film with now, and although I've been suffering from growing pains with the microphone fiasco (mainly MY fault), I love the versatility, compactness and video quality. Plus, editing with the GoPro software is (in my humble opinion) easier than with WMM. Are they costly? Yep...are they worth it? Heck Yep! lol Cheers my good Friend! Sean~
Cool thx Sean
Please if you could do an episode on how to modify air cleaners on lawn mowers particularly cheapest economical replacements to expensive oddly shaped foam inserts thank you!
I really don't modify them except the closest ones like brigs. The others I wash with hydrocarbons. (you know)
Great video.
Thanks Tom
I need one of those lifts
Yes I think Harbor Freight has them or princess auto in Canada.
Expensive proposition lol. Too funny. They are like 50 cents each when you buy 20 at a time
Right.
Your mechanic clothes are so cool...
I think I look like Elmer Fud haha
Hey Bruce ... BIG Fan. Love to watch you work, and listen to your insight. Can I offer a suggestion for your future videos?
When you add colored text, can you outline the text in black? The black outline of the lettering makes it easier to read the text. I discovered this while making PowerPoint presentations. Besides, without the outlining, those who may be colorblind have greater difficulty reading your screen text .
Thanks for all the tips and tricks. We all appreciate the help!
Thanks. I thought about that and din't want folks to think I was copying Mustie1's videos
Since imitation is the most sincere form a flattery, and it would be helpful for the viewer (which I know you are all about) when looking all those those cool notes you provide, maybe it's worth a go, eh?
In any case, thanks for the videos, and please keep them coming 😉👍🏼
@@deckgun31 Yes i have thought abut not copying Mustie for a long time. I will send him a note.
You have to screw those two carburetor bolts first and then screw air filter housing bolt.
You are right
Hello Bruce, I have the identical mower that has run like a champ for years. Used it a couple of times this spring and then noticed tge fuel line was cracked and decided to replace it. Did that and have never been able to start it again. I've rebuilt the car and am satisfied its getting gas but dosen't seem to have spark. I thought I'd replace the coil but haven't been able to find a replacement. This is a notoriously obscure model (944.362530) .. really don't want to give it up. Any suggestions ?
I think the carb needs to be cleaned as there may have been a chunk of that old lone go into it. That is where i would start.
I usually download the vids and then watch, but in this case I had to come back for the comments. I am soooo glad you posted this video. So i felt like the end was up in the air to the real problem. Do you think it was the primer bulb itself, or do you feel like the suction passageway (where you put the double gasket) was also warped enough on the old intake was enough to hinder the suction?
Well there ended up being 2 problems. The plastic housing was warped and the primer bulb was cracked. I had another housing in the shed so I changed that to. Not everybody has the luxury to go get a different filter housing. Thanks for watching.
Hey Bruce, I love all your videos. I was wondering if you had ever considered getting a GOPro camera with the head mount on it? You could work hands free and everyone else could see pretty much what you're seeing. Just a thought. May not work out but I know a lot of sports guys who use them and they're pretty cool. Haven't bought one myself so just thinkin' out loud here. Take care! Nice job as always!
I have thought about it but a lot of my shots are of defined content.. If there is any movement the shot is lost. I am still trying to hold the camera even more still than i do now. I have a little aftermarket go pro that I attach to a lawn mower or weed wacker for fun sometimes. I thanks you for the comment, it was well thought out.
Interesting. Do you think adding a second gasket could be a warped air cleaner housing? Speaking in regards to other videos I watched that had been repaired with two gaskets.
Still a good fix, but could it be that at some point a new or better air filter housing would be needed in case it was to warp further?
Just wondering if this would be something to tell the customer for if it does it again they could be mentally prepared.
Something like hey it's fixed, but the problem could happen again in case the housing continues to warp. But don't worry not a huge deal, not a ton of money to fix.
If you want it fixed I will get the part and fix it, otherwise it's fine right now. So get your lawn mowed before I call the city.
Just kidding.
Thanks for your videos so helpful to me.
Yes I am pretty sure it is a warped air cleaner. I have been having a harder time with my new bunch of gaskets. They seem a little harder than the last.
@@BrucesShop yeah, so based on this video I was thinking it might not be the gaskets, but the housing.
Being that close to the engine, and being a lower grade of plasic.
I recently retired, and have just picked up the hobby to fix mowers to keep my mind, and body active, along with providing some energy to the community.
The only Briggs that I have gotten this far is the ones without the primer bulb.
So yeah your videos are great for me to see the troubleshooting before experiencing those types of engineering.
Much appreciated... 🙏
The best carburetor B&S ever made was the old updraft carb
Love the Honda & Viper engines over Briggs and Stratton engines
I like Briggs too. They all have quirks. Honda's don't like dust.
I fixed one where the air filter housing got loose from the carb and plugged the passage from the primer bulb to the emulsion tube . I had to clean the carb and and after losing the float hinge pin for a half hour it worked fine.
There are a lot of loose filter covers.
Mine seems loose. Im gal , who prob. Doesnt have the tools
My primer button, was stiff when i got it an hard to push..ill check if its cracked
A mud dubber carburetor, that's where old ,dirty gas comes in handy
Do you know when a valve job needs to be done to a flat head valve engine? What all prevents the engine from picking up the gas as well as it should be?
I routinely put on two of the gaskets, and, usually have to replace the primer bulb.
As these get older the filter housing are getting more warped. You are so correct.
+Bruce Pender bkihugdif
I don't get it bkihugdif Because i ..... maybe
I have used masking tape fitted around the gasket in a pinch. A bit tedious to apply but It actually worked. BTW, isn't that the jacket that you said had "shrunk" on you in an earlier video? Fits good now ... congrats. What's the temp in Alberta that calls for wearing a jacket in Aug.? I'm in the US south; I would love to need a jacket every now & then in the sweltering summer!
Yes it is the same coat. Well up here in Canada don't get much summer. We have snow on the ground from the end of October to the middle of April. Winter is -5 to - 40 degrees Cellius 20 to -40 F. Summer is 50 degrees at night and 75 F during the day. (it changes.) A lot of us go south in the winter for a few months (they call us snowbirds) Believe me we wear jackets too much. My shop is heated and the furnace comes on every month but July. Sorry for the babble.
Your wife needs to get you a Tripod for Christmas. lol
I have 2 of them. I use a 12 inch one so I can move around the shop. It can get shaky. I am trying to move the camera around less. It is tough as during a shoot I get Ideas about the next phase and move it too much.
knowledge became technology
You are so right
I use old toothbrushes too
Good idea.
Spring time do you want to come back see Bruce s lawn mower bagger
At the end of the video you can see a bag.
I have a Craftsman Mower 6.0 Briggs and Stranton. Hasn't ran for a year. Went and bought a new plug, sat it in front of my propane heater( It's 33 degrees today) Soon as it warmed up from the propane heat it started right up. My issue is when it starts and running there is a burning smell. It's smoking from the finned area where the spark plug screws into, not out of the exhaust. There is plenty of gas and oil in the machine. Not sure what the burning smell or smoke is from. Any ideas or suggestions would be great! Thank you,
Well it is a lawn mower. Is it an oily smell? If it is, have you ran it for 20 minutes? Many times oil can get into and on the muffler and area. Take a look for leaks too. Good luck.
You're a handy neighbour to have around. Mine just borrows tools and forgets to bring them back. Bruce, being a small engine mechanic such as you are, what do you think about cordless electric weed whippers and mowers? The arthritis in my shoulders has made pull starting not so easy anymore so I bought a B&D 20v mower and weed whipper. I still have my Ariens snow blower but it has electric start.
BTW, what part of Alberta are you in that there's helicopter training gong on?
Thanks for the video.
I am not a fan of cordless yard equipment (at this point) . My yard is a double pie shape and is too big for cordless equipment. Also the batteries don't last that long (for folks who doesn't store them properly). I do think that in 20 years 90 % of all yard equipment will be cordless. I am not against the technology but the battery quality must come up. So I am a politician "Well yes and no" haha
OH I am from Red Deer. We have the Springbank Airport (the old Penhold military airport.
Bruce, just for my own information say I had a similar problem with a warped air housing and the gasket did not seal properly, could you use some sort of liquid gasket to solve the problem of the uneven seal? thanks Bruce great video as always!
Not to hijack Bruce's comments, but you never ever want to use any kind of form a gasket, gasket sealer, RTV or any other kind of liquid to solid that comes from a tube any where near any part of a carburetor, as it will cause major problems down the road if not right away. Cheers! Zip~
Zippovarga, you mean bits of it could come off and plug up the carburetor? I have something called Honda Bond the stuff is amazing but extremely expensive. I was just wondering if this ever happened to me as I have a 20 year old lawn mower if I could use it rather than replace the entire housing.
Never as the vacuum from the motor will suck that stuff into every nick and cranny.
If the bossing is warped, doubling up on the gasket may work. For the cost it might be worth a try. Personally I shy away from this method, but ymmv.
Hi Bruce...came upon your channel. Great work and thanks for helping people repair their own equipment. I have the exact machine as your neighbor. Can u please tell me what carb model is in that craftsman mower? Cheers from Kingston Ontario Canada. Spero
When I get a chance i will. He is a few houses down.
Bruce Pender thank you Bruce.
Thank you Bruce. ☺
OK there are so many different models. I have 2 here. They are hard to find the numbers on. Here are some but i think you should first make sure the motor is a Briggs and Stratton 6HP or what ever and google "carb for 6HP Briggs and Stratton mower motor" #'s are 2856 or 6150. But they don't look right so just google that. Here is one such search
www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-799866-Carburetor-Replaces/dp/B00CNWWNGW
Bruce Pender thank you Bruce...will let you know what I come up with. Cheers Spero Betas
Do you find that if the square cut O-ring between the bowl and the carb housing swells when you soak it in car cleaner ?
I too have found that there is 2 different OD of fuel line. The thicker is for automotive use and the thinner for small engines.
Yes. I try not to get carb spray on rubber parts but sometime it happens.
I winder if you wash them with soapy water and then let them air dry well if they will go back to normal size.
They do but you need a good seal for the pulse of air from the primer button. (on these models with a primer with a hole in it).
FYI I still think your shop coat is a great thing to wear!
ME TOO !!!!! lol
That's an easy one to miss. The primer bulb looks perfect until its pressed.
My wide thumb worked OK but my neighbour (Canadian spelling) has a thinner thumb. Wow
You got her done ;-)
I have a lawnmower with a Briggs and Stratton engine that sometimes does not want to pick up the gas after it is primed several times. When I let the engine run for about a minute and shut it off it sometimes has a lot of trouble picking up the gas but sometimes it does not. The carburetor has been cleaned, air filter is clean, fuel line is intact with no blockage. What would the problem be?
Sounds like a vacuum problem to me. Check the plastic intake tube and the seal at the back of the carb. Carefully spray some carb cleaner on the cab and intake connections. If the rpm changes you have an intake leak. Be careful. Do so at your own risk. Did you check the holes in the bolt---jet??
Yes I cleaned the carburetor and checked the jets in the blot for the float bowl and everything is clean. The o-ring behind the carburetor is intact and the intake tube is tight on the engine.
Trying to figure out why fuel is shooting out of the little white thing next to fuel line when I push primer?
It may be an overflow. Is it a new Briggs? Sorry I am late, I was away for 3 days.
Hi, Bruce. Would you consider estimating the total cost that it took to do the repair to your videos?
I don't know what you mean. The repairs cost me the parts to do the repair and the video is the camera, computer and time to do the editing. So the cost id very hard to get exact.
Are you saying my videos need repairing?
I own 2 lawnmowers with that same engine but the primer barely draws fuel up through the main jet and the engines surge a lot. I cleaned the carburetors on both but what else can I do? The primer bulbs are intact on both engines also.
Did you put in 2 gaskets as at 10:58 in this video?
One engine has 2 gaskets behind the air filter holder. So what else can I do?
@@brianmott728 Try them on the other engine and you can also order a new filter housing too. This is just a quick search on amazon. There may be cheaper ones.
www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-795259-Cleaner-Replaces/dp/B00524MXHC
I'm ready to throw out my chinese made briggs
Yes they are different.
I guess the little things can fool you especially if you don't see the little things. If you saw the little things during inspection, then you could save yourself some time.
Well I always do a quick inspection of the common issues of course. That crack was only noticeable when pushed in with a narrow object.
You know that's the problem, one does not see the small things that can screw up a small engine. Only after gong through the process of elimination does one look for the small defect.
LIKE THE LIFTING THING YOU HAVE
Me too!!!
Now that we have all these latex gloves floating around that probably would have solved the problem for your neighbor. That or he can get a "fatter" thumb.
Got it. This is a really old video though. Thanks
I chased one the other day, the primer bulb cracked and some dirt got in the screen behind it and I didn't catch it before I put one in.
I never did understand why they designed one with a hole i it.
+Bruce Pender I think there thought was so it didn't pull vacuum and stick in the pushed in position the air had a place to escape!
Hi Bruce, My Briggs and stratton 7.25 HP mower starts and idles smoothly but at a very low RPM. Thoughts?
I think the governor spring is off not bringing up to rpm . Lot to google. Briggs Quantum Governor. I thought I had a video but i don't.
Throttle cable. Just cut mine (with 8 inches remaining) off then pushed throttle to 3000 rpm. Then fastened/screwed cable back on. DON'T MESS WITH IT ANYMORE IT SHOULD HOLD. PROBLEM SOLVED.
Hi Bruce. I really enjoy your vids. Very informative, but...Please, slow down. You get in a hurry I suppose and I lose you. I refer to segment at the 5:45-6:15 mark and I cant see what hole was clogged and alot of the shot was out of focus. I'am an old man and I'am not "Speedy Gonzalis" like you are...but your vids have saved me a lot of money and even made me a few bucks as well. Really helps when your on SS. Thank you Bruce. Please keep them coming...just a little slower. :-)
Thanks. I will try to slow down. It is tough to fit it all into 15 minutes.
i have a craftsman 6.75 briggs quantum, wont run when hot. i replaced the coil with two different ones. i replaced spark plug, and cleaned carb 4 times and replaced it twice. still wont run. it has great compression.
Did you check the flywheel key. Just thinking.
@@BrucesShop yeah, I pulled the cup off, and saw it was not sheared and still good
I wished i could help you more but I am not there.
@@BrucesShop Thanks for trying
Is the oil level correct? If it is low, it could be causing the coil to overheat. Also, check and make sure that the cooling fins are clear and the flywheel fan is intact.
Bagger for lawn mower
It has one.
Hi Bruce can I ask is it better to give a price for the job or do you charge parts and labour what do you find works best cheers Bert from Scotland UK
Well I am a hobbyist. I charge what I think is OK (my cost) But You Tube is the reason so I film the repair and post it. .
Awesome
It was a fun repair. It fooled me a couple of times.
I have a very similar issue with a friend mower. I'll get gaskets Tuesday, and check the bulb today.
What if you make all those repairs and the mower will still not start?
Then I keep looking till I find it.
Bruce, why don't you try to blow the carburetor out instead of picking the holes clean?
Air just doesn;t do it for me. Carb spray and time work the best for me.
Bruce air alone won't do it for most jobs but, carburetor cleaner and air might do the job. It could save you some time cleaning the carb.
Right I do use air to blow them off and out too (everybody does) but i don't usually film it. I guess I should. Thanks
carl cappy
Needle picking is the surest way the holes are completely clear when doing cleaning orifices of any equipment for fuel delivery.
all the eco friendly lawn mowers foul up after one or two seasons now....
Yes and they pollute the sky when they are made in countries that don't have emission standards. I think keeping them running is better for the environment.
Hi Bruce. Take 5 minutes and watch my latest. 2 Things, did it give you a chuckle and do you gat customers like mine who insist on you doing exactly what THEY want. I only have a couple like that but are used to being ripped off by Big Shops. Ruins it for guys like us but opens the door for a better relationship w/the customer. Thanks and Thoughts? Zombie Dave
OK will do.
So, Bruce, is that we used to call a "good trouble?"
Yes an oxymoron but yes a good trouble. I was looking at it the whole time Didn't see it. hahaha
I wish i could see a little closer..
That is what the internet is for
i bought a new lawn mower from finger hut - i cant get it to run... I noticed it looks like it is leaking gas and oil from the air filter... the air filter was soaking wet with gas... can some one tell me how to fix... i dont have the energy to send it back... Its a craftsman
Anyone please...
YOU JUST NEED CLEAN UP OR REPLACE THE CARBINATOR.
leah did you get it fixed yet?
yes thank you , I did get it to work... Thank you for asking. Seasons Greetings. :)
why would he need to do anything to a "NEW" mower ?
Brand NEW, NEVER used yet ???
GOOD JOB!!
Thanks
Primer bulbs are an easy fix. Cracked primer bulb is also introducing air into the engine from a different spot and affects the fuel/air ratio. Bruce, do you have an email I can contact you with?
You should buy a go-pro cameras and hook it to your hat or your clothes
I should But the lull's between interesting parts would put everybody to sleep. Thanks
That's my mower can't get it to prime at primer bulb is hear it but nothing coming out to prime engine
Add another gasket. A primer gasket. The housing bends
Or hey Bruce can't you do any of your videos without speeding them up and slowing them down?
Well I do it for fun. I will think about it. But when I am walking around the shop looking for oil or something i speed it up.
New sub here #vortec67 Great detail thank you
Welcome aboard.
Bruce Pender Thanks u helped me glad I found this video
? Why do you use oil in your primer fuel ?
It help to lubricate the cylinder and add compression when starting the motor (engine)
Little things good job Bruce
Thanks Joe
gaskets are cheap replace every time
Right. Once the problem is found it is easy to look back and see it.
@@BrucesShop This is about to be the year for that. Hindsight 2020!!
Is there a different air filter housing that can be used? Like adapt it to a large cone style filter or something?
I don't know