Cheap Chinese HUZTL $15 Carburetor for a Stihl

[@FarmAlarm]

Replacement Stihl Carburetor -- amzn.to/2MsIhkd Stihl 2 stroke Oil -- amzn.to/2pAFoVw 1 year ago I had my local Stihl dealer work on this trimmer. They installed a New Stihl carb. That cost me over $100. So i figured i would try a cheap alternative. So far, so good. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasjoseph5876]

These carbs are good for 1 or 2 seasons. Not bad when you consider the price. I keep an extra one on hand at all times for when my other replacement carb goes out. Usually, what goes bad is some red rubber that breaks down and gets stuck in the pump cover drain.

[@kilgoresalmons]

My local Stihl dealer quoted carb service for the Stihl FS 46 at $200!! Went with the $15 Huztle carb.

[@thomashale7532]

Thank you, brother! I followed your advice and replaced the carb on my FS45 in about 20 minutes. Running like a rabbit now and I couldn’t be happier with the cost savings. Cheers!

[@johnc7512]

When the dealer wants over 100$ to replace a stihl carburetor labor and parts on a weedeator these Chinese carbs are my go to.

[@apaul13150]

Got one of the cheap Chinese ones for my 20 year old fs 55. Runs perfectly!

[@edwinhermanson8842]

Just installed one on a Stihl Hedge Trimmer.... runs great after a few adjustments.

[@kmonnier]

I just did mine with FS45 and it is working like new ❤

[@DJDOUBLE077]

Just bought one...works great. Thank you China!

[@craigsmith9876]

Yep did the same local dealer wanted $250 for new carb. purchased a very similar kit off eBay for under $20 and 30 minutes later my FS90R was running good again. I have noticed it always starts on about the 6th pull on first job but after that when warm starts first time for the rest of the day. Very pleased and like you I hated purchasing the Chinese rip off part but $230 is a big of difference and I need to cut a lot of grass to recoup that!

[@breaddrinker]

I installed that very same carb from Huztl on my FS55RC, and, no idea if it was just a bad one, but the sweet spot when trying to find it's idle was tiny. Very unlike the the OEM. I swapped out the new fuel line while I was at it too. Around the same time I'd purchased an ultrasonic cleaner, cleaned and shelved the original OEM carb.. Cut to a season later when I couldn't live with the cheap replacement's idle any more. Just couldn't find a start position that would also run okay. Thought I'd try out the OEM cleaned one again, and low and behold the cleaning had fixed it. Also the fuel tube that came with the Huztl was a rigid stick after a year, and leaking around the gas tank where it had shrunk. Guess what.. I'd kept the OEM one too. Still completely bendy and like new.. After something like 18 years of age. I really learned a lesson on staying with OEM.. At least in this. It wasn't complete junk, but the original shelved pieces were 18+ years old, and basically still fine, just needed a clean. The Huztl worked badly for a year, and within 2, I was back to the exact same cleaned OEM carb and accessories. These carbs work and it got me out of a bind, but they aren't the quality of the originals. Sometimes they even look nicer, but.. They just aren't quite right.

[@jeffmassey4860]

Hello! Just found your KZbin site and am enjoying the tractor and steam show vlogs. Recently I learned about the benefits of manufactured gas (the kind that comes in cans) and use it exclusively in my lawn and garden engines. Fuel issues are now a thing of the past. Sure,it is pricey,but so is downtime and repair bills. Have a better day!

[@davidcrowson4745]

I replaced the carb on my mom's echo leaf blower with a knock off carb off Amazon and sometimes it'll crank on the first pull. It's never ran better 😀. Great job 👍

[@FarmAlarm]

That is great to know it still runs good. Thanks!

[@jamesmatheson5115]

I am going to do the exact same thing, the cost of doing the carby repair here in Australia, was 50% of the cost of a new FS45C ,in the workshop, so I bought a complete carby and kit for my FS45 for $18plus free postage, so will look forward to changing it myself.

[@JulianA-tr6pt]

One main difference, for some of these trimmers, is the fact that the aftermarket carbs lack the accelerator pump, which consists of a small metal piston, tiny o ring, and spring. This is a common failure point in the OEM carbs and to fix it requires tracking down the right o ring (which can fail again after a short while). I've replaced the ring on OEM carb for an FS45, but it was a pain to find the right one. I have another FS45 that I sealed the accelerator pump with epoxy, which partially worked (I may have used too much epoxy - had to drill a fuel channel, which causes flooding) but now it needs a new carb - have had decent luck with cheap aftermarket. I have seen a few carbs for sale which appear to have the hole for the accelerator pump. It is fitted underneath the throttle shaft.

[@jackhuddleston6830]

I bought the same carb & kit. It worked great for over an hour. I think I will check for spark tomorrow. Looks like it’s getting gas when you use the primer bulb. I took the sparkplug out and smelled gas. Thanks for the video.

[@ve2um]

Just replaced my Stihl carburetor with a Mandarin made knockoff. Runs perfectly ! Just adjusted the Hi screw. Opened my Stihl and found dried diaphragms. I will a diaphragm kit to install on my Stihl and retry it.

[@robj2704]

Did the same thing to my Husqvarna 326LX (I think). Carb came with all hoses, spark plug, primer bulb, and air filter - $18. Exact same brand name and number that mine came with. Runs like a charm.

[@FarmAlarm]

Awesome!

[@robj2704]

oh, and fuel filter.

[@ronaldelkins6108]

Just bought 2 off Amazon and putting one on this morning. $17.85 for mine where Husqvarna wants $49.95

[@jimcozine4945]

It is crazy, Jan 2024 I found a $9.95 carb on Amazon for my 6HP Honda knockoff engine on my plate compactor. The 10 minute job of the 2 mounting nuts, replace the gaskets and twist tied the fuel line to that universal brass fuel inlet and starts first pull every time.

[@paulyutterman5636]

Had great luck with these installed weedeater tillers chainsaws

[@FarmAlarm]

That's good to know. Thanks Paul

[@kilgoresalmons]

Thanks for the video FA. I have a FS 46. It was given to me by a friend that purchased new many years ago. It was barely used. It sat for years. I could get it to fire but wouldn’t stay running. I suspect the carb flap / diaphragm has gotten brittle. Sure seems stiff. Anyways I called local Stihl dealer and asked for a quote on carburetor service/ repair. I was quoted $200!!!!!! Needless to say that’s not going to happen! I went with the China huzst carb like you. I’ll let your channel know how it turns out. Happy weed whackin’ 2 all!

[@FarmAlarm]

Let me know how it turns out for sure!

[@kilgoresalmons]

@@FarmAlarm I swapped out the factory Stihl carburetor for the huztle carb. It fired up after 4 pulls. Seems to be good but after it warmed up it dies at idle speed if I don’t give it a little throttle. I’m guessing I need to speed up the idle timing. Also it seems like it’s a little slow but that’s just a guess as I haven’t had the thing operating since I got it. Also I changed out the plug, air filter and fuel line and filter. The old fuel line and filter and air filter all seemed good but I swapped them out anyways. Thanks again for the video! ( any further advice- tips would be appreciated.)👍🏻👌🏻✔️🥽🌱🍃🌞

[@bowlweevil4161]

if you think you need a hose clamp on those little fuel lines use little zip ties especially on used fuel line good vid thanx

[@Gr8thxAlot]

I bought a $12 kit (w/ shipping) for my FS45 and it's like new. Possibly, better than new, as it starts easier than I remember. The trimmer itself was made in China, so it's a perfect match. :-) I'll probably get years more use out of it.

[@kmonnier]

Just did mine and it’s working great

[@truejoy3779]

Love those Henry giggles!

[@FarmAlarm]

They are the Best!

[@jnx4803]

These days Stihl Carburetors are made in China anyway :)

[@whatfreedom7]

The one on mine was. It’s a 2005 model so they have been doing it for a while.

[@ronaldnorris2179]

If I’m not mistaken Stihl bought and owns Zama carburetor company and yeah Chinese.

[@k9cop998]

Mine says made in Germany

[@steadyeddie7453]

Not just the carbs. Some of their chainsaws and hedgetrimmers are labeled Made in China for Stihl. So much for that commercial that says "Stihl, proudly made in America".

[@steadyeddie7453]

@@ronaldnorris2179 I believe you are correct. I know Stihl has a Zama factory in China and in the Phillipines. I remember when my lawn and garden equipment lasted for 15-20 years, with very little maintenance. Gas left in them over the winters. Never an issue.

[@soldtobediers]

Fine tip on those time bomb carbs & ethanol. Admirable tailgate repair.

[@FarmAlarm]

A tailgate makes a proper workbench 👍😀

[@TDXAV]

Just an FYI - that green hose and air filter were probably for the lower end models in that range, as they look like a perfect fit for my Stihl FS55R.

[@DXT61]

Even the OEM reads made in China. I put a Chinese carb on my Husqvarna mower. 10 hrs on it so far and no complaints. It was like 16.00 shipped. Might as well replace Chinese with another Chinese that's cheaper. I can buy a whole carb and use needle valves,gasket etc cheaper than buying a rebuild kit.

[@thurm101]

I just bought one for the roadside Stihl I got last year. It fired up and worked. But it stopped. Upon looking at it closer the primer bulb was split. So I hope this new one works.

[@carl2300]

Thank you! Very informative. First clean your spark arrest filter, this is a metal screen that gets carbon debri on it. It is right where the exhaust comes out. All Stihl products have these. My stihl FS250 started getting bogged down. Adjusting and then replacing the carb with a non-OEM one did nothing to fix it but cleaning the spark arrester made it as good as new. manufacturer The off marked kits have a new carb, fuel filter, air filter, spark plug and lines are cheap and worked just as good as the original. Just keep the old carb because......if you ever take it to a Stihl repair shop they will refuse to work on it if it has an after market carb.

[@devonlamb11]

I bought 4 of these carbs because of this video, and they work well! However, the check valve for the gas tank leaks on everyone of my weed whackers now. I pulled them apart to find that none of them had the little filter that's supposed to be inside the valve. That's the only problem I've run into, and they have updated the petcock design for the fuel intake, they are now ribbed plastic!

[@breaddrinker]

The fuel line material on mine shrunk so badly, it started to leak around the gas tank opening. I'd kept the OEM one, and it's still going strong. These carb kits are so unbelievably cheap.. I appreciate them working to get you out of a bind, but it was short lived for me.. Tough to live with on something as twitchy as a 2 stroke string trimmer.

[@gulfbravo13]

Needed more info on how to adjust the idle please

[@ryanmartland3757]

I did this but won't start any tips?

[@ambientac7795]

Ya couldn't do it without Henry's help!

[@ceejay6882]

For commercial use it's a gamble. The precision machining isn't always there so the choke disengage catch plates dont always work. The butterfly valve moves independent of the throttle shaft, the idle screw vibrates itself loose. If you run a company that sends young folks to do yard work, there's very little chance they are "2 stroke whisperers" and will troubleshoot on site.

[@donwilson9086]

Why do I get the idea that there is only a couple of carburetor factories in china selling to all the brands. Hips carbs look exactly like these. Good machining on them.

[@bawselife6859]

Didnt work still same.issue .. just turns off .. the toggle is harder.. so made it worse... how do u tune this thing

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Fantastic repair Sir! I still have to become more mechanically inclined. I'm doing okay, but there's so much more to learn.

[@FarmAlarm]

Thanks so much. The fact that you are willing to learn is great. You'll get there.

[@doddgarger6806]

My 20yr old fs80r got where it would only run on choke Put a huztl carb with the lines and tank grommets on it turned hi lo and idle and it runs like a new one will idle all day long and fire right up easy now Only took maybe 30min taking my time worst part was pushing the lines through the grommets, hint you should do this before you put the grommets in the tank

[@johnpike9612]

that kit is for the fs55 models

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

How has the carb held up? Thanks!

[@FarmAlarm]

Great actually 👍

[@whatfreedom7]

I used a Chinese carb on a used stihl i picked up from the trash pile at work. It runs ok but idk if it’s normal for the mixer but it sucks a ton of gas vs my husqvarna. It’s definitely stronger but uses way too much gas to keep it.

[@hoosierdaddy1929]

Still running strong??? I'm about to order one for my KM55R trimmer, which by the way, the air filter and fuel lines in your kit looks like they would fit mine perfectly...not square, small hole in it, duel fuel line grommet thingy....

[@FarmAlarm]

Dont hesitate to buy one. Still running great.

[@hoosierdaddy1929]

@@FarmAlarm I did and the damm thing fired up on the first pull!!! I don't think it EVER did that for me before! Did a little tweaking and this thing SHREDS!!! Thanks so much for your video, really convinced me to give it a shot. Incredibly pleased for $20-ish bucks.

[@marshallborder9089]

I've got good luck with those China carburetors.

[@ralph95]

Good luck when China owns everything you have!!

[@chiefrobby3035]

I don't claim to be a mechanic but I gave it shot anyway on replacing my older carb with a chinese replacement. One problem though is I forgot how the fuel lines go back and I can't find any help anywhere. Any suggestions or must I find a repairman to hook it back up?

[@Imkerei2024]

You could who how you setup carburetor

[@MrWayneploof]

i just bought this same kit from ebay for 13 bucks and got it in 3 days

[@DTA-me3kv]

Is that an echo?

[@7magicful]

Because you bought the carb that suitys also HS45 hedgetrimmer, and all unsuitable parts are for that one. :))

[@Wiredogrepair1]

Now you need to rebuild the old one so you have a second on around. - Jeff

[@FarmAlarm]

Great idea Jeff!

[@jonallsop6268]

Just so you know, that kit you purchased is identical including the fuel lines, and carburetor etc on my Stihl fs 38 (even the genuine Stihl carbs are made in china) 😂😭🤒

[@FarmAlarm]

Thanks, and just so you know, my string trimmer is still running great ! 👍😀😜💪🤣

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Worked on mine, too. But I have the style with the z bend on the cable. I just took of the connector that was on the throttle lever.

[@laverdadesmejor]

WOW! A complete BRAND NEW carburetor for just about what Stihl charges for a primer ball! LOL

[@throttlebuff]

How long did it last?

[@ralph95]

They will not last over 1 year

[@hunter7476]

@@ralph95 I’ve had a bunch and after years they are still working well

[@kekrikekkuli3359]

You should give good polish that part where gas valve seal is seated. coarse finish is the main reason why chinese carburetors won't work perfeckt.

[@jasonbarefoot9485]

Just got it ready to attach the throttle cable and they are different 😔. The mechanisms are different enough to not work. Guess I am sending it back and rebuilding the old one.

[@meatshield2682]

Priceless time with kiddos. Enjoy these days... You're gonna miss them when they decide to hate you for something that they can't remember.... (I said that right)

[@tammysarrazin7078]

Henrt - 1 Tracey - not as good lol giggles i mean hugsssssss from Ontario Canada

[@FarmAlarm]

👍👍👍😂😂😂

[@bartoncourcier414]

Anyone know the Zama Model number of the carburetor for an FS85 that was sold outside California? Mine is a CA model starting in the 90's they banned all high speed mixture adjustments so the carbs don't have them. I need to find the ZAMA rebuild kit number. My carb is only marked with C1Q. There is no suffix. If the price is right I might just buy a new carb if I can find the model number for the 49 state model.

[@zackpuckett3624]

Just go to ebay and type in stihl fs85 carburetor. I have an fs85 and carb should be in tomorrow

[@steadyeddie7453]

The C1Q uses a RB-100 kit. Be careful working on this carb. It has check valves in the primer body, and a check valve in the main nozzle. If you hot tank the carb, blow compressed air thru passages or use strong solvents on these carbs theres a good chance you will damage the check valves.

[@bartoncourcier414]

@@steadyeddie7453 Thank you Eddie!

[@jameswaters9091]

Bought 2 off shoppee now I have 2 working grass cutters

[@freddy7700]

👍 👍 👍

[@FarmAlarm]

👍👍👍👍

[@playgroundofsound7683]

I did this to two fs 100 rx whips and now neither one will run.. they start with high throttle then just die.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

I am looking for a carb for my stihl 031AV and I was leary of getting a Chinese one. Your video has encouraged me to pull the trigger on a 15 dollar replacement- including shipping. We shall see if my luck is as good as yours. Thanks for the video.

[@FarmAlarm]

Thanks Kirk. I really am pleased with the one I bought. It is still working great. Let me know how it turns out!

[@kirkjohnson9353]

@@FarmAlarm Will do.

[@TheMan-ue7ri]

Just because you got a good one doenst mean they are all good. I have done hundreds of 2 cycle carb rebuilds . I stopped ordering cheap carbs from Amazon.

[@steadyeddie7453]

I agree. It seemed like at one time you could count on Amazon working with reputable vendors but now so many of their vendors are selling cheap Chinese knock-offs. And many ebay vendors are just as bad. It's the wild West and the Chinese are laughing at us as we buy their junk, then have to buy it again a year or two later.

[@nikolavincek2347]

my bad luck, never got good one, i try maybe 6pcs no luck

[@8487bigboi]

I got that same carburetor for my Stihl FS 55r and it works great but the way they placed the fuel hose connectors on the carburetor block my from opening my filter house cover. Anyone else having this problem?

[@SombraEnMovimiento]

Yes, same problem here. I can still pry it open with a screwdriver, but it is a lot harder.

[@shannonsmith7265]

Great video my friend. Helped alot, but if you turn that carb upside down it literally says “made in China.” Even the Germans do business with the Chinese.

[@jamesdond1]

Here in Asia they only cost $6. You just helped the richest guy in the world get a little richer. Must be proud..

[@Gr8thxAlot]

Middlemen serve a purpose. They got it to an Amazon/Ebay store in the US and shipped to the customers door in a few days. Well worth the money and the small profit they made. An OEM kit will set you back $70+.

[@donwilson9086]

Huztl makes stihl and husvarna chainsaw clones. All the parts interchange I have 2. They also make the Joncutter chainsaw which is a clone of Redmax saws that are made in Japan.

[@aaronweatherson4379]

Hey, if it comes in a cardboard box with their name all over it, it MUST be good!

[@coryworthington3298]

I having some trouble with the one I brought anybody have any tips

[@hunter7476]

What are your problems does the machine not run after you put the new one in or you need help to install the new one one thing I like to do is take a picture of everything before I take it apart just so I am sure I put it back together the right way

[@chainsaw3576]

Products made in china are also good quality things. Even chinese things are diferent between them, some are poor some are cool. On Stihl is something else.. Is like Stihl was there while they made their own products haha

[@dontrufit7889]

I always thought it was called hustle

[@patrickprafke4894]

I have no idea why the OEM cabs are so spendy anyway.

[@freeman7788]

Why dont people buy a carby kit there are no parts that wear on a carby only gaskets, metal parts almost never need replacing

[@Gr8thxAlot]

When you can buy a kit with a new carb, gaskets, fuel line, fuel filter, air filter, and spark plug for $12, rebuilding isn't worth it. That $12 kit is going to fix all the worn out parts and likely last years.

[@freeman7788]

@@Gr8thxAlot Hahaha when ya funding China and Russia to come and Murder you own Flesh and blood through Private sector mercinaries and false Flags and selling out ya own workers and bussiness Good on ya mate a real patriot...

[@VesselFitterguy]

U didnt even show where the green lines go

[@FarmAlarm]

I didn't use it. I used all of the original lines from the trimmer

[@BigTony2Guns]

they want $195 for my Mantis tiller to install a New Carb

[@davidduffield7553]

Tell me the difference between the two carbs. They are both made in China,

[@steadyeddie7453]

I would suspect the OEM Stihl carbs (still made in China) probably go through some degree of quality control. So there's a good chance you will get a quality carb with no issues. You pay more for that. Or you buy the Ho Le Fook brand, with no quality control. You pay less. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. Maybe it works for 2 weeks, 6 months, 1 year. It's a crapshoot.

[@stevemash3066]

Those will never start if the primer bulb wont fill.

[@Mate2Frio]

Hard to justify even a rebuild kit at that price.

[@FarmAlarm]

True

[@Arbe1945]

For all of you who like cheap products, well so do I but there is a price to pay for buying these products, you know what the price is in the USA. the questions should be is the supplier of carbs charging more than he should, the retailers in France charged me 160 euros for a carb for my fs400. Now was it a genuine carb or a rip off from god knows where. the more you look at the people that are producing cheap products the more you realize how we are if fact ripping them off, because they get next to nothing for the work they do.

[@desertsandcastles]

That's how to make a "how to" video.

[@FarmAlarm]

That's how you make a proper internet comment 👏 Thanks 😊

[@jameshaliday1929]

Their is a reason for the name( Chinese Junk)

[@FarmAlarm]

I would usually agree with you, except for two things... 1. This carburetor is still working after two years. 2. An OEM carb is made in China too.. Thanks for commenting

[@bobfore3839]

So you use a Chinese knockoff carb but still pay for Stihl oil? Interesting...

[@FarmAlarm]

I previously had a oem replacement carb from stihl (which is made in china) and it lasted one season. And it was $100. I was not going to spend another $100 on a carburetor. I decided to "try" this cheap Chinese knockoff, and it has been working for two years. As far as the logic of "I'll use a cheap carburetor, so I might as well use cheap oil" which I'm sure that is what you're getting at, well that does not make sense.

[@hunter7476]

@@FarmAlarm just use the stihl oil lol cheap carbs are ok but it also come down to keeping fresh gas in it and making sure it’s getting maintenance done I see so much stuff coming into our small engine shop I like to try and help pass info along great video on the carburetor instal

[@FarmAlarm]

@@hunter7476 yep I absolutely use the Stihl oil. Thanks for the comment.

[@jamesstewart2560]

DO NOT BUY THIS ONE! Atleast get a HIPA or something other than this one. I have two that both leak fuel into the air filter and provide low power. Even the reviews on Amazon keep referring to leakage and low power! I’m not having to order a different one.

[@falgianibrandon]

New Stihls are junk Chinese crap anyway just paying for a name now

[@steadyeddie7453]

I tend to agree. Stihl has China making some of their chainsaws, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, and probably more. I'm standing hear reading directly off the equipments labels. Like so many other manufacturers ( DeWalt, Milwaukee) they moved to China and are hoping their reputation will keep selling their products. But we have few choices anymore. And the Chinese are laughing as we buy their crap and have to buy it again in a year or two.

[@stevemash3066]

You cant agjust the carb to Stilh's specs without a RPM meter.

[@raenrfm]

Got one of these garbage chinese carbs and I got exactly what I paid for, total garbage. Adjusted this thing every way from Sunday on my fs55 and it will just not idle properly. Don't waste your time with this it's not worth the few bucks you save.

[@ronbowman6063]

The Stihl original carburetor was made in China

[@stevemash3066]

That thing has a cheap knock off on it allready

[@aaahtex902]

CHEAP PARTS R EXACTLY THAT = STIHL, ECHO Husqvarna = ALL CHEAP AS HELL & DON'T LAST LONG!

[@CVYR490]

Your pronunciation of the product sounds like you got something stuck in your mouth. I got one Carb Make in CHINA. It work Great. Why not?

[@carl2300]

Thank you! Very informative. First clean your spark arrest filter, this is a metal screen that gets carbon debri on it. It is right where the exhaust comes out. All Stihl products have these. My stihl FS250 started getting bogged down. Adjusting and then replacing the carb with a non-OEM one did nothing to fix it but cleaning the spark arrester made it as good as new. manufacturer The off marked kits have a new carb, fuel filter, air filter, spark plug and lines are cheap and worked just as good as the original. Just keep the old carb because......if you ever take it to a Stihl repair shop they will refuse to work on it if it has an after market carb.