Craftsman Wood Chipper 8.5hp, Will it run? | Carb Work + How to Sharpen Blades

In this video, we work on a Craftsman 8.5hp Wood Chipper Model 247.775880. I show how to clean the carburetor and sharpen the blades. It has been sitting for 10 years and needs some love. Will it run? Can we fix it?
#willitrun #woodchipper #craftsman

[@TreeLokPNW]

Awesome video! The house I just bought has half an acre of woods and one of these under a tarp in the woods. It fired up, but it is all rusty. Thanks for the in depth video.

[@rezsk8kyd]

I just picked one of these up for free. Haven’t messed with a chipper before so I’m glad you had this video up

[@tylerlassa9628]

I just got one of these units and got it running haven't tried chipping yet but I think I'm going to sharpen the blades first!

[@MeleeMotors]

Sweet! Great machines, good luck. Thanks for watching!

[@tylerlassa9628]

@@MeleeMotors thank you for the insight on how these chippers work! It’s always good to know what you’re getting into before you tear something apart, and I didn’t even think about sharpening the blades until I watched video! I was just focused on getting it running.

[@tylerlassa9628]

@@MeleeMotors keep up the good work! Great job making this video. You were awesome at filming, explaining and being concise and to the point. 👍

[@MeleeMotors]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that, I definitely love what I do, especially when I get comments like this. I'm so glad my video helped you:)

[@wesseibert2494]

Thank you for a detailed walk-through. I know what to expect now from my garage sale find. You are probably my long-lost brother. Time to do the rebuild!

[@MeleeMotors]

Nice find! Thanks for watching brother😎

[@Greg2952]

Hey man this was incredibly helpful, cant believe this hasn't got more attention. Thanks!

[@MeleeMotors]

Thanks for the feedback! That's exactly what I'm trying to do. Just make helpful videos all about mechanics and fixing broken vehicles. I'm so glad it helped you out, Greg!

[@Greg2952]

@MeleeMotors this is the kind of practical real world very niche tutorial videos that specific people benefit from a lot and most don't need! I bought one of these today, it runs okay but i already noticed the blades suck and the carb should probably just be replaced if it's so cheap. I didn't even know where to start an hour ago, now I do. You the man.

[@MeleeMotors]

@Greg2952 That's so awesome. Comments like this definitely help motivate me to keep making videos like this. Thanks man.

[@Handirifle]

Great video. I was just given a Craftsman chipper that a tree has fallen on. Pretty sure it will need everything you just did. Perfect timing.

[@MeleeMotors]

Hell yeah, I'm glad it helped out!

[@eddypagan8675]

You got a outstanding price, I have the same one bought used and I have given lots of use. Thanks for posting

[@remberthgmedranda284]

Thankyou some gave me a machine yes like this and I did the seen thing and is working beauty full

[@MeleeMotors]

Awesome! Glad I could help😎

[@williamheafner2396]

what tip did you use on the flat side of the blade screws. The hole on mine are rusted a litte and Im afraid that I will strip it out if I dont have the exact right fit. I thought about grinding down an old allen wrench to fit perfectly but I was afraid the fit wouldnt be snug enough

[@MeleeMotors]

Best of my knowledge, it was a torx bit, like a t25 or a t30, but maybe could have been just allen head, i dont quite remember. My best advice is to clean the top of the bolt completely and verify for yourself if you can see the star shape for a torx bit or not

[@Greg2952]

Do you have a link to the carb you bought?

[@MeleeMotors]

If your search part number 640140 on ebay, it's one of the top listings. His store name on ebay is "autocparts"

[@ronaldcarmony3068]

You got a good deal on that one with only $53 in it