A Bobcat, Dougo, and the Struggle Bus

[@jeffreycrockett6847]

Guys you always bring a smile on my face with the banter between the two of you keep it up and do not change a thing

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

Doug I’m thinking the answer is use non oxygenated gas I know your corn goes to ethanol but it’s bad for carbs

[@randybedker1584]

Dougo your camera skills are perfect. Keep the carb kit on the shelf then you won't have another problem. 😂

[@grantreller5419]

Hi Amy and Doug, just love when your videos come out. Thank you both for the entertainment. My advise for little bob and all your small engines. I have been in the fuel industry for 18 years as a transport driver and yes the non ethanol gas for them small engines is the best hands down. Im from the Brainerd area and we can’t haul the stuff fast enough in the summer.As for buying it- seek out a higher volume (busy) station and see if they carry the product. Fresher is better. When filling cans if the station does not have a dedicated nozzle for non ethanol premium put the first 1-2 gallons in your vehicle gas tank to flush out the pump hose that will have ethanol gas in it. My go to product for stabilizer/cleaner is sea foam. Now I know this will set off the comments but I am a firm believer in it. I run it in every thing in fall to get it up the carburetor before storage and 3 pulls and they are up and running in spring. I would just keep some in little bobs all the time if you only use it occasionally. Hope this advise is usefull. Thanks again for the videos.

[@tallboy49]

If your vehicles fuel system is not suitable for ethanol then do not use it as the ethanol will perish all rubber components. Bob would probably be manufactured before ethanol was introduced to fuel so it would not be suitable to run in that engine. Also remember ethanol will draw in moisture to the fuel

[@dogcreek8547]

Selling Baby Bob would be like selling your family member, don't even think about it. Bob will be in your museum some day.

[@KyleFiebig-l4s]

Congratulations Dougo on staying determined and getting little Bob running again!!

[@amysblessings]

It’s a victory in his court for sure.

[@magnuseriksson5721]

❤❤❤Amy , Dougo looks great in the video and you to follow you From Sweden

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Great video on getting little Bob running. She runs. Yeah. Good video Dougo. Thanks Amy and Dougo. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.

[@amysblessings]

Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnledger7763]

Glad it worked for you Dougo that Ethanol doesnt work well in small engines use Non Ethanol here in all my small engines works well Great Video Amy and Dougo !

[@Freecan67]

You two are such a Blessing. We Love you. God Bless.

[@farmcentralohio]

Little Bob 2 is priceless :)

[@amysblessings]

I think Doug thinks so. 🙃

[@NathanWadePikeTheAntichrist]

​@@amysblessings*_You are Marked and Damned. You have been ordered by God, through Me, to cease your influence on His children. You continue to fail to Heed so you will spend Eternity in Hell. You chose poorly. Your Fates worsen._* 👁️👽⚡🕛

[@GARYPETERSON-t9u]

Keep some SEAFOAM in your gas to keep it running good. GOOD LUCK

[@Ham68229]

Dougo, smart thing to do is, about every 3rd or 4th tank, dump in a can of either "gumout" or "seafoam". If you run that stuff on a constant base, you'll never have these issues. Now, when I was a kid, my grand dad taught me to always keep on hand those smoking pipe cleaning brushes, they work perfect for cleaning the small ports. I do suggest you run gumout or seafoam in the gas, will clean the system out. Yes, gas has water in it, just something that many don't know or understand. Hard to find a gas engine skid steer anymore so, "priceless". If you were to replace, most likely cost you around $70-$80K, nothing is cheap or decently priced anymore. Glad you got it running good again, cheers :)

[@craigbergan9511]

I would second the Seafoam. I have had great luck with it.

[@mattshell7753]

$8,000 glad you got it running. Good job.

[@brycelien1741]

Get a ultra sonic cleaner! Seriously Amy look into it! Christmas present!

[@Nicholaskleyn]

It’s going to be a good day!! Love it.

[@olegrumpy4519]

The two of you are hilarious!

[@garymorgenroth1734]

Dugo you get a lot of advice. But from my experience with many years of working on all kinds of engines I have found that SeaFoam is a miracle working chemical. It won’t hurt your engine but it will clean and lubricate every necessary part for very good run. In that tank put no less than half a can in the gas. Maybe the whole can if you have never used it before. It cleans and stabilizes your gas and engine and is very good for getting carbon off valves and pistons.

[@dennislang4375]

We use SeaFoam on all our golf equipment and golf carts for winter storage.

[@billpotmesil]

Every gallon of gas that comes on the place gets fuel stabilizer. Everything gets a cheap plastic in line fuel filter. Close the fuel valve and let it run out. That works for me.

[@A.G.Morrison]

Great stuff!

[@arlodewald5378]

That green stuff in the carburetor hoses filter and tank is the fuel stabilizer. I not real sure how often you use it . From what I understand you very rarely use it . That jet in the middle of the carburetor needs to come out be totally cleared and cleaned as well as the whole carb . The best thing to do if you rarely use it . Put a tee gas line and drain the gas out . Run the engine until the carburetor runs completely dry . Put a battery maintaining charger on it . Only put fuel in it when you need to use it . I buy only premium gas and premium oil mix for my gas yard equipment that needs mixed fuel . I am very very careful about keeping my gas cans and refueling practices clean . I still have my first small chain saw and trimmers that have there original carbs on them . Sure they get fine tuned cleaned a few times in over thirty plus years . They are getting old and tired as am I , hard to start like me . Didn't even have primer bulbs on small engines when they were made.

[@rexcolbert6740]

Definitely, use seafoam to store your gasoline equipment and keep them clean.

[@garybilan1109]

Dougo great video with the Struggle Bus

[@gordondonald1955]

Dougo install a fuel shut off valve on the gas line. After you use the machine, shut off the tap, and let it run dry.

[@RobertLarsen-n2t]

Love your videos you always make my day when I watch you and Amy you all have blessed day

[@stevefoley7345]

Love the old school trouble light.

[@steveneal2706]

Great video. Thank you

[@joeramirez1872]

Berryman B12 and a small stainless steel wire brush. You will also need real small wire to poke in that venture tubes

[@peteadzema9837]

Put sea foam in your gas always and it will run perfect

[@michaeldennison7298]

What ever you do Dougo keep that rebuild kit on hand for the next time you need it. I think one of your jets were clogged and running new gas in it cleared it out so your throttle would work. Carry on sir and lady!!

[@fp715]

Been wrenching on these motors for 30 years. Biggest thing in the last 10 years is 91 non-ethanol fuel is key for carbs. Stable if it sits for months. Also a product call Techron/Yamaha Ring free to help with run ability.

[@michaelmcclenahan2649]

I’d run a product called “Star Tron” It stops algae from growing from the ethanol that’s in Gasoline you can use that WITH Sta-bil too , Dougo Love the videos Amy and Dougo

[@unknowngaming4265]

get yourself a ultrasonic cleaner for your carb parts. always comes in handy.

[@lindanelson8400]

The two of you could be talking about oil spots on the floor, and it would still be interesting and entertaining. 😊

[@dennislamers986]

$4000. My buddy hade one and it fit through a 36" service door. Honestly tge John Deere with the cab next to it would be the one I jumped in for snow removal. Good job on the carburetor Duggo. I know in Rochester Fleet Farm theres only 1 pump 25? Premium no ethanol. So check out your Fleet Farm.

[@waynejensen7757]

Beckmans is now a Kibble dealer

[@amysblessings]

I will let Doug know! Cool

[@davidkimmel5153]

Thanks for sharing.

[@trentwatts4913]

We have a few gas stations around here that sell no ethanol gas . I buy all my gas for small engines there.

[@MichaelHolloway]

Great video story telling!

[@jeffreykerr8034]

Dougo it's cheaper to replace the carb than cleaning it or use a sonic cleaner to clean the passages of the carb. A torch tip cleaner will work also for cleaning the orfice out

[@tubeu28]

We get our non- oxygen gas at Kwik Trip,they call it Off r Road. Good luck

[@spokerman1925]

We have have used rec gas for about eight years with no problems you two are greats folks

[@daveclark4103]

We use barryman b12 fuel cleaner in our grain truck because it sits most of the year and it really helps clean the fuel system. We try to run most of the gas out and put some barryman in the tank at the end of the year. You can get it at orileys parts stores

[@jasonbrown568]

Dugo tell Amy u want a new for Christmas it's rite arount the corner lol

[@adamcallesen2114]

Eugene Beckmans was a stand alone JD dealership in Brookings SD. Then Schuneman Equipment bought them out, now Kibble equipment owns them. Bigger isn't always better when it comes to dealerships.

[@DelPatten-uo5ez]

You guys remind me of Burns and Allen...you crack me up.

[@lancewendinger8205]

It also will help to add new motor oil to the gas tank. We put a quart to 20 gallons gas and the carbureted engines run like a charm. The gas nowadays is to dry. Try it you’ll be glad you did…

[@Deadeye-zr2kb]

Dougo is the man thanks for the video

[@krisroenigk5640]

Here in Ontario, Canada is a battle finding non-ethanol fuel for sleds, powersports and yard tools.

[@userDominic_78]

Well done Dougo, you did great putting Lil Bob 2 back in service

[@terminaltomten]

Keep up the good work, Dougo and Amy! Love seeing all the clips from your different channels. Greetings from Sweden.

[@jasonwoods3384]

struggle bus is real

[@amysblessings]

Indeed.

[@reneetibbetts4813]

Hi Amy and Dougo! Good Job Dougo on getting little Bob2 going. Perseverance paid off 👍

[@dustinsteele9653]

Berrymans B12 chemtool is the absolute best to clean carbs.

[@johnnyking3894]

Napa get some carb dip works best disassemble throw it in soak for 12 hrs clean with carb cleaner afterwards rebuild kit boom done

[@tonygrove4599]

Most Tesco petrol stations in England, Scotland, and Wales sell 99 RON

[@CraigMorgan-yu8wy]

Add a cutoff in fuel line and run carb out of gas. Plus down here in the south we run high test ethanol free gas in all of our gas equipment. Seems to make a big difference.

[@aaronb4286]

Dougo, who beast is behind you.

[@danlowery3235]

Jean Marie Chet's wife

[@peterbenson3776]

Thats a common carb. Try getting NON ethanol gas to put in AFTER you Clean the tank. I believe you should be good then. Good lucks!try brake cleaner. In that bowl. I think you are right about the growth

[@ron19199]

If the tank don't stay full it will build up condensation and it will have a lot of water in the tank and get slimy

[@brookdorflinger9070]

I use non-ethanol gas all my small motors no issues

[@larrybl]

Add red Stabil to the gas. I use a 5 gallon can and add 1 oz stabil ans 1 oz STP fuel treatment and use year round on 30+ year old tractors.

[@ronk8325]

We got ticked off with that boat anchor of an engine in our 440 and got a honda replacement kit from an outfit in Oregon .

[@kennethwiklund102]

An ultrasonic cleaner is what’s needed. Saved me from a lot of struggle with carburettors

[@olegrumpy4519]

This is the answer, lol

[@gfmikols]

As far as cleaning the carburetor goes, get yourself an ultrasonic parts cleaner. I know a lot of people may say that’s overkill, but they are relatively inexpensive and work great. Plus with an operation as large as Larson Farms, I’m sure you’ll find plenty of use for it.

[@gumbymeyer946]

3 "Comments/suggestions" - 1) Use 3M scratcher pad with carb cleaner to clean bowl. 2) Yep, 91 nonoxy AND Seafoam, especially long term storage 3) Grew up on farm near Madison, S.D., 50s, 60s, 70s, and we knew Gene Beckman well. 👍 'N as always, keep the painted side up, rubber on the ground, see ya on the next round ! 😉

[@jerryfish1303]

I actually like the way you do it don’t worry about the green that lol

[@JosephPotier-te2uu]

Yes must use non ethanol, look for pumps with separate hoses if only one hose the pump testing guy told me you need to run 2.30 gallons before you get what you’re paying for.

[@SUPERSORNO]

non ethanol fuel and or fuel treatment might help. I use it in my old JD tractors and haven't had issues for 3-4 years.

[@davidseljan2725]

Dougo.just love the way you and Amy get along feel the love GOD bless you and Amy much love ❤

[@amysblessings]

36 years of refinement. We have our moments tho.

[@bobdubree4718]

You guy's need that New Bobcat Angal Dosser! It looks so nice !! Big BOB Dosser🎉🎉

[@fmerkl]

Love You Amy !!! Your a twin to my wife !!

[@mikelafave602]

Sea-foam or Silver store from Fleet Farm type store before storing stuff.

[@maxbehringer1567]

B-12 Carb cleaner. It cleans everything

[@sgrizzz]

i call it varnish. smells like paint varnish for cleaning paint brushes

[@brendapurpura1129]

I enjoy your videos. ❤❤

[@MikeBall-o4n]

The green you have is Algae build up caused by the Ethanol in the fuel. Since Ethanol is organic, it actually grows and is very corrosive to aluminum parts. For equipment like small engines that sit for long time, use Recreation fuel 90+ that has no ethanol. Hard to tell farmers this since you grow corn directly for the ethanol industry. lol.

[@SpatialDragon]

Little Bob was just reminding you who is in charge. LOL

[@danblankenbaker5612]

Our area 10grand I've seen refurbished one's bring almost 20

[@s0wndman949]

I know you get tons of “advise” and you are going to do what you do, but putting an inline fuel shutoff and filter in and running the carb dry when you are done using it will help keep the build up from happening.

[@amysblessings]

I will let him know!

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Great idea

[@terryconstantinoff6286]

This is good comedy I'm having fun

[@turnbooutdoors3008]

The Green in your carburetor is from ethanol fuel selling out berryman fuel treatment I've been using it for over 15 years in my trucks and small engine hope y'all have a wonderful day 👍

[@mattlyon5156]

That's your corn in the bottom of that carburetor Bowl. "ethanol" Use Seafome in your gas it dose wonders to All part of a gas engine,,,,,,

[@MisterEC1]

Grant County Implement of Milbank, SD announced the acquisition of Eugene Beckman and Sons of Brookings and Garretson, SD. The acquisition creates a new family of John Deere Dealerships in eastern South Dakota operating as Schuneman Equipment Co. December 2008 Those puppies are not cheap. Not many 2008 bobcat 440B are listed for sale either. Value of $10, 000 - $30,000. Fixing it yourself and making a few videos, PRICELESS.

[@olen8534]

Get a 6 or 10 liter Sonic tank from harbor, freight or Amazon to clean those carbs and other parts. It will change your life!

[@rdyardie]

Use premium fuel in your Bobcat. There are a few gallons in the pump hose so make sure you empty a few gallons into your vehicle first.

[@terryarnold63]

New carburetor needed, main jets plugged. Likely ethenol fuel damages small engine carbs.

[@richowell3649]

Dougo, you can buy non oxygenated in Morris, no ethanol at Jerry’s or Cenex south

[@ChristopherWHerbert]

As I wrote in a comment, several months ago. It is a NEEDLE VALVE issue and has all the symptoms of that exact issue. I understand this because I have managed to over come the same issue on several vehicles. Including on the side of the road in getting a strangers vehicle back on the road. When it suddenly came to a stop while travelling. (on more than one occasion) Tap the side of the carburetor with the handle of a screw driver. That will hopefully unjam a sticking needle valve. Because that is why the engine is cutting out when the throttle is being moved to increase revs. Although that may only be a short term fix. Because something like dirt (grit) is jamming the needle valve. (or the needle valve needs to be replaced, along with a new fuel filter)

[@MrRF007]

Yeah, I would prefer not having direct eye contact with you! Lol.

[@RANelson]

Doing good Doug cheers

[@garymorgenroth1734]

Dugo I should Aldo suggest that Marvels Mystery Oil is another great product to use in gas engines both air cooled and water cooled. You put just a small amount t into the gas and as it burns and flows through the system it cleans slightly and carbon build up. And yes it really works. Gary

[@FlyGuy457]

I'm ok with the way you work the phone camera. As for the loader, the rule of "if it takes 8 hours to fix, you spend 8 hours trying to sell it". Or, have morning coffee inside while you run it in the morning. 2000. with a full tank of 87 grade gas. And they sell the Non-Oxy gas in MN at every KwikTrip.

[@lylethurn4337]

Clean the carb bowl with a soak in vinegar over night. Use wire from a bread bag to push gunk out of the jet. Do not use ethanol if you don't burn it soon. The alcohol absorbs moisture from the air, and settles out when standing a good while. Run regular or premium thru the carb before parking lengthy stretches. I'm sure you fog your cylinders on the boat motor too.

[@ronw7245]

Doug Try some 2+2 carb cleaner it eats about every thing. With the new gas now days. You should shut the gas off and run it out of the carburetor. When you’re going to let it set for a while

[@matt65482000]

Marine sea foam heavy mix.

[@randyhewitt5234]

Dugo is awesome

[@elizabethliska5377]

Poor Dougo and the struggle bus!!! In Florida by the golf courses you do not need a bobcat to move snow, just a cool electric golf cart to cruise around in!!

[@johnunsicker7440]

Dougo is fine the way he looks at the camera Amy. We know it is hard to teach old dogs new tricks. Around me they sell REC fuel with is non-ethanol fuel. Little Bob 2 would go for $6k to $10k around me all day long. It is crazy but the little ones like him they love them for cleaning out horse stalls and barns.

[@briandavis4231]

Bucket of chemtool has a basket to soak carb

[@michaelzellers7696]

As a farmer your dads age,,,,,, I’ve learned the hard way and the bobcat dealer that is a good friend has advised. If you have small gas engines be sure not to use fuel with any ethanol in it if it is going to set even with stabilizer.

[@bronco797]

Chickanic on KZbin recommends ethanol shield fuel treatment , she did an excellent video on it.

[@jameshattenbach5578]

That's varnish that builds up

[@kaldudas9651]

Down in Florida were I live they call that gas recreational 91 octane

[@ryanbachman9227]

I was told never use fuel stabilizer. Just run 91 octane in it even lawnmowers. If your going to store it then run aviation fuel in there. You can buy that at your local airport

[@lucdelanoy7296]

Gotta love ethanol!!!