Definitely worth the time and cost of parts to repair. I'm always for returning equipment to working order rather than replace when possible. Thanks for your videos. I have a couple of small engines that have fuel delivery problems and I am confident I can repair them after watching your videos.
Of course is worth fixing, you’ve done two great things. In this disposable society you took pride in fixing it up your self , always learning something new and you kept it away from the landfill reducing waste , helping the environment at the same time. It is a WIN,WIN situation.,👍👌🏽
@@HomeGaragechannel hay Hey hon garage I responded to you and I’m subscribe to you and liked every video I’ve got well watched your advice has been helping me grow and and it’s been helping me to fix my stuff properly and I’ve now gotten into lawn business and fixing business of things and and oh yeah question three and I have an FS 36 what I’m throttle cable should I use
Sorry I just Saw your comment. It would be better if you make a new comment, instead of behind another comment from another viewer. The way this work, It doesn't see comments to another comment, as a "new" comment, so I don't always see them. As for the question, I can't find the part you need for some reason.
It's a good way to make money on the side too. I do it all the time. I pick up equipment from the trash/ dump for free.. Usually doesn't cost me more than $5 and an hour of my time to get an engine running. Then I flip them for $40-$50.
Well I think it's well worth it as long as it is taken care of. Most people cannot afford to buy a new one so it's usually cheaper to fix what's broken on a good machine!
@ Home Garage I have 3 of these exact blowers and 4 Craftsman about same style and age. I really like the older vs the new. On the topic of compression here- So pretty much for two stoke engines ( leaf blowers, trimmers ) the PSI less then 100 is no good? What are some key known things that cause a engine to have a loss of compression say improper ratio of gas to oil mix, engine running hot as hell can cook a egg on it? Lastly one I was curious about... Say a trimmer or blower when you pull cord and the pull is sloppy. Meaning no kick back or pull from engine. Just a full steady sloppy feel and that would be a red flag of inside engine trouble and compression likely scored, ring stuck etc correct? I got a Murray MS2550 right now someone gave me ( who knows the history of owner ). Won't start and ran fine last year. Has spark, carb inside is clean, lines and filters check out. What caught my eye off the bat is when pulling rope there is no tention at all. Now the rope moves the engine and all that. Just feels like zero pull back. Oh, I myself run Stihl straight shaft trimmer I own. 90oct no eth gas. No issues at my house. Now every year my Neighbours won't listen. Park all and come spring the whole side I watch as they try to start mowers and trimmers etc. HA ha let the cheap gas sit in it all winter didn't you lol.
It will still run with less than 100 psi but if it was less than 80, then it might start one day and not start the next. Yes if there isn't enough oil in the gas then the rings will be destroyed sooner than normal. Also if the engine is running hot then the rings will also wear too fast. Yes, a healthy engine will "Kick back" a bit when you do a steady pull I'm the rope.
Yes well worth the repair, nice result. You also wanted to know how i got on with my McCulloch multitool, well £10, new carb, £11 second hand air filter assembly, and the multitool is up and running again, so i had a win as well.
If you need a replacement carb I would go to Ereplacementparts dot com and put in the model number from the ID tag. You can also buy from them as well.
Question when working on the valve are can you used a wire brush on a bench grinder or drill to clean the parts further or would that cause problems? Also for amount of time that really depends on what your time is worth. $15 a hour or $50 a hour, If you get $100 or more I pass on doing all that work. You should make up starter small engine packages and sell them. Just with the most needed tools and common parts. Or are you already doing so on amazon? I have watched your vids for days. I have learned a lot
@@HomeGaragechannel On this blower wasnt the valve area filled with gunk? and you used a can or two of Carb Cleaner and a wire brush to clean up? I also thought of Dry Ice Blasting those parts to get clean. I also notice you work on a lot of items that can use a cleaning. That gets my OCD in a up roar. I would have to power was most of that stuff and detail it some.
Plus I am impressed by your skills and how you explain everything, The one thing I was wondering is about the metering diaphragms are there just like a few different ones to fit 99% of the carbs that are pretty standard or do you have tons of ones you have to have on hand. You work on so many brands and carb designs but some parts like the primer bulb and fuel lines are pretty standard and only have a couple different ones, it would be nice that if the metering diaphragms wew the same
the area that was filled with gunk was the lower part of the engine, where the crank and connected rod is, there are no valves on this engine. That's why I had to ask about what valves. Yes I sometimes clean them, sometimes not.
I ALWAYS spend something on everything and I count gas for running as far as cleaning, brake clean/ether, oil/Kroil and even wear and tear on running and getting stuff if I have to and that would be included on top of the price of a new blower. Time is money and we can say we're worth 'X' amount per hour. Tool purchases are included in this so it gets right interesting. As far as me, I'm better off to try and fix something and the FINAL price will always be less and the quality better than a new one. Remember, all you have to do is pull the rope one time and you'll have to consider it USED. ALL my stuff is passed WELL used but it runs, and runs good for who owns it. ME! Thanks and Blessings!
I was given one of these Poulan Pro Leaf blowers model BVM210VS the owner said it was to hard to start. I put an aftermarket carb on it and it ran great. That was in June of 2018. Four years later I had trouble getting it started. Cleaned and put a carb kit on the original ZAMA 1
@@HomeGaragechannel For some reason my full question did not finish. Blower will not start New carg. fuel filter., fuel lines air filter, spark plug. Compression 105 psi, checked for exhaust port for carbon build up Checked all bolts , tight. Piston showed slight scoring. Should I replace piston & ring?
if your compression is 105, it should still start. On a used engine, sometimes putting on a new carb, it needs to be adjusted to work with it. have you tried to start it, by putting fuel into the new carbs throat?
It is up to everyone but I would easily repaired it. 150 dollars is much and after a while you have to serve it anyway. If you are in a hurry and for company-use maybe buy a new one but save the old one.
Waste not,want not, just keep it while it runs & save some $$$'s. It would be interesting to see if the engines compression came up after it ran as well !
My leaf vacuum has A Briggs & Stratton 3.5 hp engine kind of like on those weedeater lawnmowers and I don’t know if it’s supposed to run very fast so can you please come on this in I don’t know him reply to me because I don’t really know
if you think the engine Is running to fast, try adjusting the governor spring anchor, by pushing it back towards the carb, and putting less tension on the spring
I’m kind of binge watching your videos, in no particular order, now and I hear you always mentioning, if you’re not getting any spark, you could have a bad coil. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen you replace a coil. Can you make a video about that? Or do you Already have one?
I have a MTD model 248660000 manufacturing date H217C I don’t know when it was manufactured but it has a Briggs & Stratton magnetron ignition coil 3.5 hp
If i was repairing this for a customer or repairing it to try to sell it, I wouldn't bother. However, if you are a hobbyist who is looking for a project, go for it.
Can you update your affiliate links? The Tygon link isn't the right one. Can you also include the different diaphragms you order to replace used ones? As well as some of the hand tools you use?
Yes I can. The tygon Link has been changed. I've added a link to the metering diaphragm that you need for only this carburetor and the only hand tools you'll need are an Allen wrench, a Phillips screwdriver and the link to the carb adjusting tools you'll need.
If you do this as a hobby and entertain yourself selling them, you did alright. If you are trying to make a living from this, you can buy a new one for less than what your labor is worth. It would become a parts machine. Or you could fix it on piddle time and keep it out of the landfill.
Definitely worth the time and cost of parts to repair. I'm always for returning equipment to working order rather than replace when possible. Thanks for your videos. I have a couple of small engines that have fuel delivery problems and I am confident I can repair them after watching your videos.
no problem and thank you Jeff Snodgrass.
Of course is worth fixing, you’ve done two great things. In this disposable society you took pride in fixing it up your self , always learning something new and you kept it away from the landfill reducing waste , helping the environment at the same time. It is a WIN,WIN situation.,👍👌🏽
thank you William Colon I appreciate that.
I love 2 stroke engines :-) great video :-)
Thank you , I feel the same way about them.
I’m obsessed with your channel man! Keep up the good work! I’ve almost watched all your videos from the past year!
I really do appreciate that Alek Rudewicz
I have watched all the videos
@@HomeGaragechannel hay Hey hon garage I responded to you and I’m subscribe to you and liked every video I’ve got well watched your advice has been helping me grow and and it’s been helping me to fix my stuff properly and I’ve now gotten into lawn business and fixing business of things and and oh yeah question three and I have an FS 36 what I’m throttle cable should I use
Sorry I just Saw your comment. It would be better if you make a new comment, instead of behind another comment from another viewer. The way this work, It doesn't see comments to another comment, as a "new" comment, so I don't always see them. As for the question, I can't find the part you need for some reason.
This blower is gonna be good!
so far so good. I'll do an update video after I put a few hours on it.
@@HomeGaragechannel any update?
@@LJ-kr4iz not just yet
That was worth saving! I believe any blower, trimmer, or mower is worth saving as long as you don't spend an excessive amount on parts.
my thoughts exactly. Thank you C:\DOS
It's a good way to make money on the side too. I do it all the time. I pick up equipment from the trash/ dump for free.. Usually doesn't cost me more than $5 and an hour of my time to get an engine running. Then I flip them for $40-$50.
Great video, good work on that thing! No way I would get a new one if it could be rebuilt.
thank you FrickWerkz
Another great job thanks for saving blower love your channel you keep it simple
Thank you John Daye
Its good to see things repaired instead of thrown away !
that's the way I feel too,.
Great video, super audio, very clear and complete instructions.
thank you Ed Janssen.
Without a doubt worth what you did.
Thank you MrSHAUNE55
Nice work, well worth the time and money. Thanks for great video's.
Thank you Waterman one. I appreciate it.
Well I think it's well worth it as long as it is taken care of. Most people cannot afford to buy a new one so it's usually cheaper to fix what's broken on a good machine!
With the prices right now, I would agree with you.
That was a cheap easy fix. Definitely learned something new and would get to tinker with a small engine. My opinion is I would have tried to fix.
If you have a few hours I think Its worth a tinkering.
@ Home Garage I have 3 of these exact blowers and 4 Craftsman about same style and age. I really like the older vs the new. On the topic of compression here- So pretty much for two stoke engines ( leaf blowers, trimmers ) the PSI less then 100 is no good? What are some key known things that cause a engine to have a loss of compression say improper ratio of gas to oil mix, engine running hot as hell can cook a egg on it? Lastly one I was curious about... Say a trimmer or blower when you pull cord and the pull is sloppy. Meaning no kick back or pull from engine. Just a full steady sloppy feel and that would be a red flag of inside engine trouble and compression likely scored, ring stuck etc correct? I got a Murray MS2550 right now someone gave me ( who knows the history of owner ). Won't start and ran fine last year. Has spark, carb inside is clean, lines and filters check out. What caught my eye off the bat is when pulling rope there is no tention at all. Now the rope moves the engine and all that. Just feels like zero pull back. Oh, I myself run Stihl straight shaft trimmer I own. 90oct no eth gas. No issues at my house. Now every year my Neighbours won't listen. Park all and come spring the whole side I watch as they try to start mowers and trimmers etc. HA ha let the cheap gas sit in it all winter didn't you lol.
It will still run with less than 100 psi but if it was less than 80, then it might start one day and not start the next. Yes if there isn't enough oil in the gas then the rings will be destroyed sooner than normal. Also if the engine is running hot then the rings will also wear too fast. Yes, a healthy engine will "Kick back" a bit when you do a steady pull I'm the rope.
Thanks for time and input. Makes sense.
Yes well worth the repair, nice result. You also wanted to know how i got on with my McCulloch multitool, well £10, new carb, £11 second hand air filter assembly, and the multitool is up and running again, so i had a win as well.
Nice work Alan Lake and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
The repair was well worth it.
Thank you Patrick Stapleton. I hope you're doing well.
Worth fixing... Easy to sell it... As said before it's a good build...
Yes I was thinking the same thing. thank you v-strom rider.
Yes I think worth fixing even if it was just for the challenge. Good video.
I completely agree with you Steven Chandler. Thank you.
Dude your videos rock! Great job and Thank you very much.
Glad you like them!
Awesome as always.
thank you A Patterson
Really impressive, brought the thing back from the dead. I bet you could sell it for some good money
Yes I believe you're right. Once I get the compression numbers after a few hours of use , I'll pass her to someone else.
Thanks for the video, I trash picked one of these leaf blowers today.
nice, hopefully you can get it running. thank you Jeffrey Dillner
i have the same blower and cant get it started. thanks for the vids
I hope you get it working. Thank you JK341
Great fix. What are the common sizes of fuel lines do you use on two strokes?
mostly its 3/16" OD.
@@HomeGaragechannel what other sizes do you use.
@@raymondcampbell2346 Sometimes theres a smaller line but it usually only shows up on cheaper equipment, it's .140" OD
them are great blower/vac units.
i have 2 poulan and 1 craftsman with all attachments.
agreed, I really like all the ones I've owned
I think it was fixing it looks brand new!
You're absolutely right. I'm going to push it hard and then do a compression test to see if it changes. Thank you Nashguy207
Got a original and then a replacement part number to the carb on that exact blower?
If you need a replacement carb I would go to Ereplacementparts dot com and put in the model number from the ID tag. You can also buy from them as well.
Def worth fixing!
that's what I thought too. Thank you George Mazich
Need to put flames on the side of that hot rod haha ! Great job as always man and I'll be sure to check out Inside House Garage !
I'm not sure if anyone would buy with flames on the side but it is an idea. Thank you Bill Clement.
Another great video
Thank you Alexander Costa.
Question when working on the valve are can you used a wire brush on a bench grinder or drill to clean the parts further or would that cause problems? Also for amount of time that really depends on what your time is worth. $15 a hour or $50 a hour, If you get $100 or more I pass on doing all that work. You should make up starter small engine packages and sell them. Just with the most needed tools and common parts. Or are you already doing so on amazon? I have watched your vids for days. I have learned a lot
thank you skater man. What valves are we talking about again, 4 stroke valves? I have considered making kits , I think it would be helpful.
@@HomeGaragechannel On this blower wasnt the valve area filled with gunk? and you used a can or two of Carb Cleaner and a wire brush to clean up? I also thought of Dry Ice Blasting those parts to get clean. I also notice you work on a lot of items that can use a cleaning. That gets my OCD in a up roar. I would have to power was most of that stuff and detail it some.
Plus I am impressed by your skills and how you explain everything, The one thing I was wondering is about the metering diaphragms are there just like a few different ones to fit 99% of the carbs that are pretty standard or do you have tons of ones you have to have on hand. You work on so many brands and carb designs but some parts like the primer bulb and fuel lines are pretty standard and only have a couple different ones, it would be nice that if the metering diaphragms wew the same
the area that was filled with gunk was the lower part of the engine, where the crank and connected rod is, there are no valves on this engine. That's why I had to ask about what valves. Yes I sometimes clean them, sometimes not.
I have 4 different styles, and they fit almost all the different styles I come across. yes the ones I have cover about 90%.
Yes! ❤❤❤
definitely worth repairing
thank you Christopher Bailie
I ALWAYS spend something on everything and I count gas for running as far as cleaning, brake clean/ether, oil/Kroil and even wear and tear on running and getting stuff if I have to and that would be included on top of the price of a new blower. Time is money and we can say we're worth 'X' amount per hour. Tool purchases are included in this so it gets right interesting. As far as me, I'm better off to try and fix something and the FINAL price will always be less and the quality better than a new one. Remember, all you have to do is pull the rope one time and you'll have to consider it USED. ALL my stuff is passed WELL used but it runs, and runs good for who owns it. ME! Thanks and Blessings!
well said.
Where did you get that bottle with the 90 degree angle? I've been looking for one for a long time. Thanks.
they are on Amzn
@@HomeGaragechannel Great! I found them.Thanks.
I was given one of these Poulan Pro Leaf blowers model BVM210VS the owner said it was to hard to start. I put an aftermarket carb on it and it ran great. That was in June of 2018. Four years later I had trouble getting it started. Cleaned and put a carb kit on the original ZAMA 1
very nice.
@@HomeGaragechannel For some reason my full question did not finish. Blower will not start New carg. fuel filter., fuel lines air filter, spark plug. Compression 105 psi, checked for exhaust port for carbon build up Checked all bolts , tight. Piston showed slight scoring. Should I replace piston & ring?
if your compression is 105, it should still start. On a used engine, sometimes putting on a new carb, it needs to be adjusted to work with it. have you tried to start it, by putting fuel into the new carbs throat?
@@HomeGaragechannel Yes, put starter fluid sprayed directy into carb and into cylinder. I have always used Tru'fuel 40 to 1
you didn't mention what happened the you tried to start It on starter fluid.
The blower was worth the time. No need to spend 149 $. 149 : 4 = 37 $ saved per hour.
thanks xyz4469
It is up to everyone but I would easily repaired it. 150 dollars is much and after a while you have to serve it anyway. If you are in a hurry and for company-use maybe buy a new one but save the old one.
That's some good advice
Waste not,want not, just keep it while it runs & save some $$$'s.
It would be interesting to see if the engines compression came up after it ran as well !
that's the idea at least. If not, it was fun trying. Thank you Russell Booth.
I bought a leaf vacuum for $20 and I put gasoline in it and it ran perfectly btw great video
That is awesome! thank you Alan Zolciak for your time.
It was an Mtd lawn vac
My leaf vacuum has A Briggs & Stratton 3.5 hp engine kind of like on those weedeater lawnmowers and I don’t know if it’s supposed to run very fast so can you please come on this in I don’t know him reply to me because I don’t really know
Sorry I meant to say comment on this comment and tell me if it’s supposed to do that
if you think the engine Is running to fast, try adjusting the governor spring anchor, by pushing it back towards the carb, and putting less tension on the spring
$2.10 + $300 worth of labor for a $40 resale. 🤣 I do this all the time too and it's worth it to me. It's a good hobby.
it definitely gives a guy something to fiddle with for a few hours. Thank you Brian King.
I’m kind of binge watching your videos, in no particular order, now and I hear you always mentioning, if you’re not getting any spark, you could have a bad coil. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen you replace a coil. Can you make a video about that? Or do you Already have one?
No most of the times I have spark and when I don't, I do remove the coil and clean it, so that's basically the same thing as replacing it.
Is my leaf vacuum engine supposed to be running very fast? And you inspired me to be a small engine mechanic to.
nice, thanks, as for the engine speed, I'll like to get a speed reading using an RPM gauge and what kind of leaf vacuum, do you have?
I have a MTD model 248660000 manufacturing date H217C I don’t know when it was manufactured but it has a Briggs & Stratton magnetron ignition coil 3.5 hp
Plus I’m a big fan of your videos and the editing is very good
thanks I appreciate that.
If i was repairing this for a customer or repairing it to try to sell it, I wouldn't bother. However, if you are a hobbyist who is looking for a project, go for it.
thank you for your honesty and I completely understand.
Do you have another channel named “inside house garage”, just curious if someone is copying your videos.
Yes I do.
Yes it was good to save
thank you Matt Stormchacer
Can you update your affiliate links? The Tygon link isn't the right one. Can you also include the different diaphragms you order to replace used ones? As well as some of the hand tools you use?
Yes I can. The tygon Link has been changed. I've added a link to the metering diaphragm that you need for only this carburetor and the only hand tools you'll need are an Allen wrench, a Phillips screwdriver and the link to the carb adjusting tools you'll need.
Its very worth
Hello Home garage I think it's worth it to fix it that blower
Thank you Paul Burns
It was worth fixing in my opinion
thank you
It’s worth the fix
I think so to, thank you 2035jim
Definitely fix it
Absolutely
i got one of thoese blowers from my uncle to see if i could fix it but the coil was dead so i scrapped it
that's a shame. the coil isn't that much.
For homeowners use fine and this blower is not for lawn care or landscape business I prefer go with Echo or STIHL
you are absolutely right about that.
Heath Wilso i totaly agree with you!
Couldn't be bothered so I got a electric one . I took the old blower back to the shop and wrapped it round his head who sold it to me End of...
Lol I completely understand
@@HomeGaragechannel I didn't really I have got a Stihl blower.
@@Ppp-kk6hw oh nice. Which one did you get?
If you do this as a hobby and entertain yourself selling them, you did alright. If you are trying to make a living from this, you can buy a new one for less than what your labor is worth. It would become a parts machine. Or you could fix it on piddle time and keep it out of the landfill.
you are right, the prices and repair cost can sometimes not make it worth fixing and selling.
Thar she blows cap'n!
better than she was a few weeks ago. Thank you Sweet Lou
Nice revisit. Not a fan of 2-cycle engines. Stanky and insanely unreliable. You do you, though.
I hear ya. They are definitely not for everyone.
only worth repairing for yourself.
You are absolutely right