By far, the best demonstration on how to adjust the valves. I’ve looked at a lot of videos and none of them have the amount of detail that you give on this video. Great work thank you!
This guy speaks very well. No Ahs, ya knows, and his diction is excellent. Very informative. Clear and concise about what to do and how to do it. Great lighting to see clearly. Good job.
Excellent step-by-step for us newbies complete with explanations of what AND WHY you are doing. I appreciate the effort and time you put in. Thanks! Even the 90deg bit!! I don't know much about small engine repair but I do know that SIN 90 = 1. So no trig changes to your torque value. Bonus!!!
You give the most thorough instructions on each video you make. Have you considered teaching at a college and helping people with hands-on-experience? You’re Excellent instructor!
@@EliminatorPerformance Come on man, you are a natural for teaching at a college! I can see not wanting to do it at high school level, but college would be ok!
The dowel is the smartest choice you will never scar the piston using it. I got what your saying about shimming the valves, it is an old millwrights term about using the feeler shims to set the proper clearance. Another excellent video especially showing the use of a crow foot wrench which a lot of people have never seen. Hey Don V. get a FORD!
A very easy to understand and complete video. You are amazing and it’s quite obvious you are a pro at this. And you saved me a trip to pro power equipment and probably $500 at the very minimum.
I liked how you stressed the point about putting the crows foot to 90 Deg to the handle, if it was put on the end it would change the torque values, Great info! Keep doing what your doing :-)
Another great video guy. I've got an 8 to 10 year old hyper tough with that 300e series engine and I believe I'll give the carb a clean and check the valves since it's never been done before because it is a bit hard to start. Thanks again
Good video. Enjoyed watching it. I’m just starting to (try) fixing my own small engines. Just turned 79. Sounds like this will be a good hobby to have. 🙏👍🙏
Wow thanks for the help Jake very well spoken.. eliminator performance have got me through lots of issues.. very knowledgeable and accurate on repair.. fast responses and easy to understand.
Thumbs-up and subbed, excellent dictation, etc. Showing how to find TDC and your use on the crows-foot wrench was worth the video for me. The only improvement would be to show taking off the parts to get to your first view of the rocker arms/valve stems. You could have fast forwarded that dissemble and mention by caption the size tool for each step. I know those steps are not the focus of the video, but if someone has this same or similar engine, knowing the tool sizes would be helpful. And, I would have liked to see the torque wrench step. Great job and have a great day!
I have a tecumseh like that. Owned it for 20 years and never adjusted valve clearance till now. Both intake and exhaust were at .008. Now that it’s adjusted, ticking noise is gone and it’s a little easier to pull the rope.
Thank you for using a non scratching or non scoring tool for detecting TDC. It always bothers me when I see a screw driver getting shoved in the spark plug orifice. Nice job!!!
Hey I’m struggling to find my model number I’ve look in all the regular places and can’t seem to find it any ideas? I’ve also looked up the power and brand but couldn’t find the same motor
Hi thanks, is it also ok to adjust when the the power-stroke starts until the piston turns around again?. Both valves are closed on the way down. Or did I missed something :) ? Also I am from EU and we use mm how is it measured? I saw like ex 150mm something?? I can understand your measurements but not ours.
Surprised at the 7 degrees btdc. I recently watched a timing video on a smallengine. Used timing light and degree wheel and piston stop. Showed spark at 26 btdc. I'm have issue with Briggs 1350 (mod 20m114) on snowblower. Cold pull start fine. After running even short time it's a real problem for pull start. Electric start will fire it up. I changed to another coil. No start. I decided to test the timing as per video and got 26 btdc too. I'm looking at valves now. Originally I think both were wide around .012. Found a spec of .004-.006 for both and that's where they are now. Now I come across Briggs manuals for 12 15 20 and 21 models that conflict. One says all 4 are .004-.006 in and .009-.011 ex. Another says those are just for 12 and 15 but 20 and 21 have ex down at .004-.006. Very frustrating. I'm going to reset my ex to .010 and see if it starts better.
Great detailed vid as always Jake. Does anybody make push or walk behinf mowers or snowblowers with compression release on them? Or is that pretty much riding mowers only?
My name is Gragg Cain I have a John Deere 5 HP motor that is about 14-15 years old. on a cold start it blows out white smoke out the muffler. then it quits. I believe the piston rings are getting weak. should I replace them or buy a new mower.
Hard to say, could be valves, could be rings, could be overfilled with oil. Time for a quality used mower, look for something fully serviced. Maybe from a small engine shop, someone who's reputable.
Thanks, now I can set the valve lash. My B&S engine manual says to have the piston 1/4in. (6mm) past TDC. Your use of the wooden dowel showed me how to find TDC. Now, how do I find when the piston is 1/4in. past TDC? I have a dial gauge set, which I have never used. Would this be the way to go after I learn how to use it? When both valves are closed, would this not indicate that the piston is at TDC? This has always confused me. 👍
I suppose you could use a tape measure with the wooden dowel, but I usually set valves right at TDC and have never had an issue. Sometimes they say 7° before TDC or 1/4" after, I don't think it makes much difference on these lawnmower engines to be honest.
@@EliminatorPerformance They tell you to do that because the COMPRESSION RELEASE mechanism holds the EXHAUST valve open a crack at or near top dead center so the engine spins over easier. You need to go past TDC a hair to allow the valve to COMPLETELY close so you get a proper set with your feeler gauge. It does not need to to be EXACTLY 1/4 inch...just go past TDC a bit to make sure your valves are completely seated. The odd engine has that compression release on the INTAKE but usually the exhaust.....either way, go by top a hair.
Big item on this job is being able to torque that locking nut to 120 in. lbs. to do it properly so you for sure need that crow foot wrench. Get a B&S better idea.
These small engines had a valve set up for well over 70 year that hardly needed any maintenance outside of some minor replacement. But like anything else they got to modernized and complicate the whole set up. Maybe we need to rethink sending our kids to the great university we put so much trust in. Or keep an eye out for a good deal on a flat head engine.
I just spin the flywheel until one of the valves is completely open then adjust the valve that is closed. Way quicker and I don’t have to risk getting any foreign material down the cylinder. Plus I don’t have to worry about the compression release messing me up on the exhaust valve.
Hey mate I wanted to get some advice plz what couldn't happen if I weld on my atv I did that and now it won't start would appreciate any clue thanks mate
@@EliminatorPerformance hey I wanted ask you how profitable is to have a small engine repair business , of course being as good as you? Keep with the good work.
@@rightconditions2010 depending on what you pay yourself, it can be very profitable. I actually pay myself very little compared to what my company makes. My business makes $65/hr and I make about $20/hr. I could pay myself more, but I have little to no personal bills. My cellphone, internet, truck, insurance, fuel, 50% of gas/electricity is all paid for by the business. It takes a while to become established though, I've been working for 6 or 7yrs and it's finally paying off good.
Yeah this is the best I’ve seen so far but all you guys are assuming I’m not a newbie dumbass. For example no one explains which position is open /closed. Just a hair more depth on the description of open/ closed related to up/ down of the valves would work miracles for me. Thanks though.
Technically that really ISN'T shimming because you are not adding or taking away shims, unfortunately I could NEVER get the feel to adjust my B&S OHV engine, so I just take it to the shop when it gets where it's slow to start, I actually DETEST these engines BECAUSE you have to do this, the old B&S flat L heads spoiled me because you DIDN'T have to do such.
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By far, the best demonstration on how to adjust the valves. I’ve looked at a lot of videos and none of them have the amount of detail that you give on this video. Great work thank you!
This guy speaks very well. No Ahs, ya knows, and his diction is excellent. Very informative. Clear and concise about what to do and how to do it. Great lighting to see clearly. Good job.
Thanks for watching!
@Young Grampz i second your reply...OUTSTANDING
He doesn’t beat around the bush, straight to the point and with the information and fix
Love it 😊😊😊
Best explanation i've seen on how to adjust the valves.
Really clear with no drama or fluff.
Excellent step-by-step for us newbies complete with explanations of what AND WHY you are doing. I appreciate the effort and time you put in. Thanks!
Even the 90deg bit!! I don't know much about small engine repair but I do know that SIN 90 = 1. So no trig changes to your torque value. Bonus!!!
Finding this clear my so many questions on how to set valve lash on a single 4 stroke engine, VERY WELL EXPLAINED
Thanks for watching!
Best explanation by far
You give the most thorough instructions on each video you make. Have you considered teaching at a college and helping people with hands-on-experience? You’re Excellent instructor!
Thanks for the kind words! No teaching at a college for me, just the TH-cam videos. Thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance Come on man, you are a natural for teaching at a college! I can see not wanting to do it at high school level, but college would be ok!
The dowel is the smartest choice you will never scar the piston using it. I got what your saying about shimming the valves, it is an old millwrights term about using the feeler shims to set the proper clearance. Another excellent video especially showing the use of a crow foot wrench which a lot of people have never seen. Hey Don V. get a FORD!
Thanks for watching!
There are actually shims aka spacers on some small engines that need to be replaced (instead of adjusting) if outta spec.
Great video. No bullshit in between explaining a bunch of simple things. One of the best videos I have seen yet. Keep them coming.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing this video, you help me solve one of the key problem with my mower!
A very easy to understand and complete video.
You are amazing and it’s quite obvious you are a pro at this.
And you saved me a trip to pro power equipment and probably $500 at the very minimum.
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching!
You have a good way of explaining and showing
I liked how you stressed the point about putting the crows foot to 90 Deg to the handle, if it was put on the end it would change the torque values, Great info! Keep doing what your doing :-)
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching!
Another great video guy. I've got an 8 to 10 year old hyper tough with that 300e series engine and I believe I'll give the carb a clean and check the valves since it's never been done before because it is a bit hard to start. Thanks again
Good video. Enjoyed watching it. I’m just starting to (try) fixing my own small engines. Just turned 79. Sounds like this will be a good hobby to have. 🙏👍🙏
Outstanding video. Thank you for making me a little smarter.
This guy really knows what he is doing
Thanks for watching!
Yes, and he speaks clearly and to the point!
Great video man. You are well spoken and easy to follow. Great video quality too
Wow thanks for the help Jake very well spoken.. eliminator performance have got me through lots of issues.. very knowledgeable and accurate on repair.. fast responses and easy to understand.
Best tutorial I’ve watched so far!!!
Thanks for watching!
Superb video bro. Everything is clear as day, great instruction.
Thumbs-up and subbed, excellent dictation, etc. Showing how to find TDC and your use on the crows-foot wrench was worth the video for me. The only improvement would be to show taking off the parts to get to your first view of the rocker arms/valve stems. You could have fast forwarded that dissemble and mention by caption the size tool for each step. I know those steps are not the focus of the video, but if someone has this same or similar engine, knowing the tool sizes would be helpful. And, I would have liked to see the torque wrench step. Great job and have a great day!
Nice work, never heard of crows foot wrench, pretty cool. Thanks for sharing your expertise, 👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Very clear and to the point. Thanks for sharing these videos with us.
Thank you! Shoot ! I'll have to buy inch/pounds torque wrench to tighten right specs.
Just use a converter online and convert into your measurements, NM or Inch lbs or ft lbs etc
I have a tecumseh like that. Owned it for 20 years and never adjusted valve clearance till now. Both intake and exhaust were at .008.
Now that it’s adjusted, ticking noise is gone and it’s a little easier to pull the rope.
Very very helpful and explained nicely
Thank you for using a non scratching or non scoring tool for detecting TDC. It always bothers me when I see a screw driver getting shoved in the spark plug orifice. Nice job!!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great video. More good information for a novice like me to add to my bag of tricks.
Thanks for watching!
My mower does not have a nut to adjust the valves, its a troy bilt TB330 it also has the plastic carb. on it.
Absolutely PERFECT explanation in GREAT DETAIL> Thank You Very Much!..
Thanks for watching!
Nicely explained does crows foot effect torque wrench reading
No, as long as it's 90° if it gets installed at a different angle, it can increase or decrease torque
Brilliant, well spoken
Very well explained.
Much appreciated 👍😎
Thanks for watching!
Thank you 👍
Thank you how do check for the torque for the lock nut. Were?
a question if you adjusted the valves and put new packing you have to put silicone
Some RTV silicone or a gasket is fine
Thanks so much
Good presentation!
I leave the feeler gauge in the gap when tightening up the lock nut. Whatcha think?
I have a CCR2450 snow blower can you let me know what the lashing specs are. This unit is extremely had to start. I replaced carb and spark plug .
keep the good videos going
Thanks for watching!
Many thanks on idea👌👍
Excellent video!! Thanks for your help!!👍
Thanks for watching!
Hey I’m struggling to find my model number I’ve look in all the regular places and can’t seem to find it any ideas? I’ve also looked up the power and brand but couldn’t find the same motor
Hi thanks, is it also ok to adjust when the the power-stroke starts until the piston turns around again?. Both valves are closed on the way down. Or did I missed something :) ? Also I am from EU and we use mm how is it measured? I saw like ex 150mm something?? I can understand your measurements but not ours.
Yes, but I always recommend top dead center on compression stroke.
brilliant informative video 👍
Excellent video as always thanks
Thanks for watching!
Man what a great video!
A cuanto se calibra las válvulas. Gracias.
I've adjusted the exhaust but my intake valve won't tighten even though the bolt is tighten all the way
Great content very helpful 👌 👏🏾 👍🏾
Surprised at the 7 degrees btdc. I recently watched a timing video on a smallengine. Used timing light and degree wheel and piston stop. Showed spark at 26 btdc. I'm have issue with Briggs 1350 (mod 20m114) on snowblower. Cold pull start fine. After running even short time it's a real problem for pull start. Electric start will fire it up. I changed to another coil. No start. I decided to test the timing as per video and got 26 btdc too. I'm looking at valves now. Originally I think both were wide around .012. Found a spec of .004-.006 for both and that's where they are now. Now I come across Briggs manuals for 12 15 20 and 21 models that conflict. One says all 4 are .004-.006 in and .009-.011 ex. Another says those are just for 12 and 15 but 20 and 21 have ex down at .004-.006. Very frustrating. I'm going to reset my ex to .010 and see if it starts better.
Great detailed vid as always Jake. Does anybody make push or walk behinf mowers or snowblowers with compression release on them? Or is that pretty much riding mowers only?
*behind
@@Mike-ig2zq Good day. My cub cadet snowblower has compression release Thanks
Some models, but not many, thanks for watching!
How much should i expect to pay for a valve claerance in a repair shop
40 bucks
thanks dude good tips
My name is Gragg Cain I have a John Deere 5 HP motor that is about 14-15 years old. on a cold start it blows out white smoke out the muffler. then it quits. I believe the piston rings are getting weak. should I replace them or buy a new mower.
Hard to say, could be valves, could be rings, could be overfilled with oil. Time for a quality used mower, look for something fully serviced. Maybe from a small engine shop, someone who's reputable.
Do you ever completely rebuild a B&S flat head aka L head engine??
No haven't had a full rebuild in a while!
Thanks, now I can set the valve lash. My B&S engine manual says to have the piston 1/4in. (6mm) past TDC. Your use of the wooden dowel showed me how to find TDC. Now, how do I find when the piston is 1/4in. past TDC? I have a dial gauge set, which I have never used. Would this be the way to go after I learn how to use it? When both valves are closed, would this not indicate that the piston is at TDC? This has always confused me. 👍
I suppose you could use a tape measure with the wooden dowel, but I usually set valves right at TDC and have never had an issue. Sometimes they say 7° before TDC or 1/4" after, I don't think it makes much difference on these lawnmower engines to be honest.
Ok
@@EliminatorPerformance They tell you to do that because the COMPRESSION RELEASE mechanism holds the EXHAUST valve open a crack at or near top dead center so the engine spins over easier. You need to go past TDC a hair to allow the valve to COMPLETELY close so you get a proper set with your feeler gauge. It does not need to to be EXACTLY 1/4 inch...just go past TDC a bit to make sure your valves are completely seated. The odd engine has that compression release on the INTAKE but usually the exhaust.....either way, go by top a hair.
Fine job
Thanks for watching!
Craftsman tools has sold these so-called crows foot wrenches for decades.
Very well done . Thanks
Thanks 👍 it Shure helped
Big item on this job is being able to torque that locking nut to 120 in. lbs. to do it properly so you for sure need that crow foot wrench. Get a B&S better idea.
Yes definitely a nice took to have!
Good dude
These small engines had a valve set up for well over 70 year that hardly needed any maintenance outside of some minor replacement. But like anything else they got to modernized and complicate the whole set up. Maybe we need to rethink sending our kids to the great university we put so much trust in. Or keep an eye out for a good deal on a flat head engine.
Good day Boy CTC is involved again. They should sponoser you Good video Thanks
Yes not a bad idea, thanks for watching!
Great video
Or you could buy crowsfoot wrench at tractor supply store, or O'Reilly auto and pay 10 × what it's worth.
I just spin the flywheel until one of the valves is completely open then adjust the valve that is closed. Way quicker and I don’t have to risk getting any foreign material down the cylinder. Plus I don’t have to worry about the compression release messing me up on the exhaust valve.
Yeah. He should have shown that way too.
I adjusted mine and it ripped the cord out of my hand when I went to start it. Mowers can be so frustrating.
Hey mate I wanted to get some advice plz what couldn't happen if I weld on my atv I did that and now it won't start would appreciate any clue thanks mate
Blown fuse, you have to disconnect battery when welding!
@@EliminatorPerformance yeah rookie mistake great channel mate
Thanks!
Hey sorry to be a pest just thought you might like to know after a lot of testing and returned battery lol it was a dirty terminal 🤫
Does ANYONE make a tool that screws INTO the spark plug hole to perfectly set the TDC or adjustment position????
Usually there are markings on the flywheel and somewhere close that matches to give u TDC.
Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Good videos
Thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance hey I wanted ask you how profitable is to have a small engine repair business , of course being as good as you? Keep with the good work.
@@rightconditions2010 depending on what you pay yourself, it can be very profitable. I actually pay myself very little compared to what my company makes. My business makes $65/hr and I make about $20/hr.
I could pay myself more, but I have little to no personal bills. My cellphone, internet, truck, insurance, fuel, 50% of gas/electricity is all paid for by the business.
It takes a while to become established though, I've been working for 6 or 7yrs and it's finally paying off good.
@@EliminatorPerformance man, thanks for that honest answer! You should make a video about it. Have an exelent week.
Cool
Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Very good and instructive video. Any way to give you a small donation?
Yes, paypal.me/ELMN80R or Bitcoin: 1NYgPvcvBWuhGRewsLE4Scy1cbzwndh5hZ
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching!
Yeah this is the best I’ve seen so far but all you guys are assuming I’m not a newbie dumbass. For example no one explains which position is open /closed. Just a hair more depth on the description of open/ closed related to up/ down of the valves would work miracles for me. Thanks though.
WOW!
Never heard it referred to as shiming...
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Thanks for watching!
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Technically that really ISN'T shimming because you are not adding or taking away shims, unfortunately I could NEVER get the feel to adjust my B&S OHV engine, so I just take it to the shop when it gets where it's slow to start, I actually DETEST these engines BECAUSE you have to do this, the old B&S flat L heads spoiled me because you DIDN'T have to do such.
This is true, it's just the terminology used, thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance Must be a country difference, here in the states it's only used when adding or removing actual shims, LOVE your channel !
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Very helpful and easy to follow.👍