Don't Waste Your Money! These Aftermarket Parts Will Lead To Failure! Turning Trash Into Treasure!

[@davinadaly9461]

I love the personal touches you put in your video, like giving your niece the mower and allowing us to be part of that.

[@hughgray4199]

Ms. Chickanic; absolutely enjoy watching your show. Why? Because you represent true Americana... you are informative, don't mind getting your hands dirty and get positive results. And, are giving useful knowledge without charging us in return.... Thank you again! Love your show.

[@86753091974]

Here is a tip from a 30 year auto mechanic. Get a cheap basic propane torch and cut it and put a 6 foot hose on it. You can use it to run a engine with a bad carb or bad fuel or use it to isolate problems and also find vacuum leaks.

[@dah61789dah]

Congratulations to your niece for becoming a paramedic!

[@goodday126]

While her accomplishment is fantastic, EMTs are not paramedics. Paramedic is a tier of education and evaluation that is years beyond the NREMT. She knows this. Hopefully one day she can do that.

[@dah61789dah]

Yea I know. I earned my NREMT-P in '82.

[@Cierrablair1]

⁠@@goodday126 Niece here, I am a paramedic! Passed my nremt-p a few weeks ago. Unless you're in the field it's all the same. Thank you tho @dah61789dah !

[@keithusace4352]

With an aunt as Chickanic, it never hurts to have a paramedic in the family. Just look at those safety shoes.

[@mdunbar008]

Fun story: I was rebuilding a ball valve and needed an o-ring kit. OEM was $80.00, but they made the mistake of releasing a part diagram listing the AS568 Standard numbers for the o-rings. I just called my local o-ring supplier and provided them with those numbers. They built me a kit in a few minutes, and it cost $4.00.

[@alexmills1329]

Ahh yes the ‘mistake’ of using standard parts without custom SN’s. Wish that was a legal requirement instead of a screw up these days.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

They failed to learn the Apple doctrine. Make your parts different, lock your suppliers into contracts that bar them from selling to others or releasing specs. Call it "green".

[@boatman222345]

Nothing beats the good feeling generated by fixing up something that someone else gave up on!

[@kbjerke]

Sunday morning with my favorite mechanic and a cup of coffee. Doesn't get any batter. Thanks, Bre! ❤❤❤

[@Chickanic]

Thank you!

[@mikesobba3510]

Your niece will thank you every time she mows her yard and your generosity will always be appreciated!

[@SpencerSpeegle]

❤❤ I want your video​@@Chickanic

[@donjohnson3701]

@@Chickanic❤👍🇺🇸

[@jessecarrillo7117]

Hi I same size mower n it's having trouble go forward n backup after running after 20 minutes

[@brandonhebert5485]

That must be nice. When I bought my first house my dad mentioned to me "Ya know, that's a lot of grass, might want to get a riding mower." I had to buy one full price brand new along with the house.

[@John-Deere]

So generous of you towards your niece!

[@mikespain8655]

I have cleaned my share of double barrel Nikki carburetors and have never replaced any of those gaskets, big or small.

[@davidmichael5311]

I am a disabled veteran from southern WV. That's some beautiful and familiar looking terrain in your video. It looks like southwestern Virginia? I have never seen a double barrel carburetor on a lawn tractor. Thank you so much for this video. Now I'll know what to do if I come across one.

[@rpiper1000]

I bought an aftermarket carburetor for my John Deere D105 and it still runs fine after 2 seasons!!!

[@John-p8j5u]

Wrenches and Legs , great combination. Good work young lady.

[@bodeine454]

Just a suggestion, don't know if it'll work but maybe try cleaning the plastic jet tube and lubing the larger O-rings with some oil or a little silicone grease, put a smear on the jet tube also and you might be able to get the jets in there. Also, get a small O-ring assortment that's compatible with today's fuel and the proper size O-rings might just be in it or maybe you can find out what size those O-rings are and get the right assortment that way.

[@billwilliams44]

Congrats Sierra - you’re in a noble profession. I’ve worked with dozens and dozens of paramedics over the years. Stay humble, keep learning and make a difference! You Go!

[@madwilliamflint]

That is the most adorable little compressor.

[@N4HHE]

"Inflator". I recently purchased a similar unit. Really nice to set the pressure, connect, push button, and let it run until it stops. Impressively fast. Did mower and ATV on about 1/3rd of the battery charge.

[@Shilohii65]

Your show is very helpful Bren. I took a small engine repair class my 8th grade year in high school, but that was 1978-79. Been awhile. I’ve repaired/rebuilt a couple of lawn mowers or tillers since. Recently took apart my Husqvarna tiller carb and just gave it a once over, no repair kit, just scraped parts and made sure gas was good. Replaced everything and went from not starting to running well enough to use for a short time. I’ll need to overhaul the carb on both the tiller and Husky mower, as both run, but are low on power. Note: on the tiller carb. There’s a super-dooper small, pointed rubber piece at the end of a jet. You’ll never believe that I lost that rubber piece, for a short time, but then found it, AND, I was able to get it back on that jet. Not an easy task mind you, but I stayed with it and got it. Thanks again for the encouragement and saving us time, money, and frustration. Now to get to replacing the carb on my 2013 Suzuki DR-Z400 motorcycle.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

I have a weed eater that never ran right from the factory. After a couple of years the fuel lines went bad. I ordered a $17 carburetor from Amazon. It runs better now that it ever did.

[@kellyhodges6276]

Hi Bree , just a note on two things about this video . I would be really careful engaging blades in the shop with the Vette sitting there . I'd hate to see a dent or broken window . The other thing is a pet peeve of mine watching the lawn service guys in the neighborhood . Idle the engine down some when engaging the blades . When you hear that squeal , that's the clutch crying from slipping . Just a little something to help things last longer . Luv Ya , thanks for the videos .

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

O.E.M. is best, got it! Great gift from aunt "B", the best crackerjack small engine mechanic on YT! Glad to see Ron apparently feelin' better, climbin' on that big mower (post surgery recovery). Happy Fathers day too, Ron! God bless you both!

[@MitchEllis-dn9lf]

Green and brown are usually Vito’s material which to memory is better at gas and chemical resistance than the black Buna-N(nitrile rubber)

[@magicone9327]

I found that the orifice for the jets have a hard squared edge which tends to cut the o ring as it’s pushed in. I chamfer the edge and bingo the o rings slide in with a little lube like they are supposed to.

[@protonhead1]

I've seen a few die when the blades engaged, some have diodes that go bad causing this.

[@williamcouch8707]

Your exactly right about Amazon carbs . Little did i know until i learnt the hard way Zama makes 2 different carbs for sthils . Yea they make the original carbs for still but also make a aftermarket carb that will fit Sthils . Big difference. You can find an original carb for sometimes 50 to 70 bucks the aftermarket one for $14 or so . When your aftermarket needs adjustments you can adjust properly. Spend your time and research before you jump the gun .

[@HunterBgood]

Use some flexseal on the seat to repair those splits.

[@tjohnson9051]

On my 24HP Craftsman tractor I opted for the $36.00 Nikki knock off on Ebay. It came with the gaskets 2 wrong size spark plugs and a cheesy gas filter. Oh and shipping was included! I had to gamble $36.00 just to see what I would get. The machining was beautiful! (I'm a machinist) The only thing I had to do was drill out the holes for the throttle and choke to fit. The thing starts and ran beautiful all winter. We'll see how far it goes. I kept the original and will try to get a kit for it so it is ready. I will not buy off Amazon so I will look elsewhere.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Gifted mechanic shares with gifted niece! Mega kudos!

[@mikebradford7780]

For the love of Mary and the Baby Jesus. No wonder i caught pure heck and frustration when i rebuilt my carburetor. Those orings fought me to the end but somehow i made them work. This is great to know. Thank You again!

[@jamesmurphy7040]

Bre you were pulling off a good Chuck Schumer, with your glasses. By the way this last week I had replaced the electric PTO clutch on my Simplicity Citation 21 Zero Turn Mower with a 48 inch deck, and I had used an OEM clutch on it, and I did the WHOLE JOB MYSELF! Woooo Hooooo!

[@stevenpeck5949]

I agree with you 100%. Many of the products sold on the internet (Amazone/Ebay) and at big box stores are disappointing. I have a solution. When I need an item, I buy 5-10 from different vendors. Use the one that works and return the rest. So often even new items in a sealed box will be defective or missing parts. I use a credit card to buy the stuff, so I am not out of pocket for the cash. I almost always get the refunds before the bill is due. There is so much unusable product being sold. If everyone used my idea, at some point the distributers and suppliers will get the message that poor products will lose money.

[@carpeinferi]

I miss manual PTOs. I've got a 17-ish year old version of that mower with a 42" deck; it's got an oil leak I need to sort out but it still runs strong despite not receiving the best care over the years and being used as a brush mower for the last 8 years. Only have had to replace a single spindle so far after hitting a stump I couldn't see. Your niece should have years of dependable service from hers.

[@HillsWorkbench]

Bought a cheap carb online for my 17hp Kohler, very generic, just bought the one in range for my size engine. Identical to the POS that the factory put in, maybe a little improved over the decades. Runs perfect, better than the original which always ran rich and stinky. Still just a hair on the rich side which probably helps in winter, didn't even adjust. Has always been tough to start in the winter and still is. Below about 15 degrees F I don't even try to start it without putting a heater or light on it.

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Ran into something similar with a water filter for a fridge. New filter fit, but the O-ring didn't and it started leaking because I couldn't secure the filter with the new O-ring. Temporarily put the old O-ring on the new filter (which worked curiously) and it held until I could find a packet with the right size of O-rings.

[@eamonryan2198]

Even at my age I can learn so much from your videos. You're a brilliant communicator.

[@libertyforamericanow]

Congratulations! My mom is a retired firefighter/emt. Great career

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

Good job Chickanic

[@Nancelot13]

Vessel also has a set with multiple size tips that is fantastic! Japanese Industrial Standard screwdrivers are the only ones that are worth a diddle. Vessel makes good ones!

[@Nebulax123]

The Japanese screwdriver is refereed to as JIS or Japanese Industrial Standard and can keep you from messing up screw heads on as you said Japanese motorcycles or Japanese carbs etc. Their fit is very precise. I highly recommend a set.

[@logskidder5655]

Years ago we found the correct size O-rings at a marine chancellery at I about $10 for ten each. The clerk said that they purchased packages of 100 for about $10 before repackaging. Quite a markup, but the odds are that McMaster-Carr or other suppliers currently carry equivalent packages of oil / fuel resistant O-rings for about the same price.

[@Upnorthof48]

Well good morning Chickanic! Love OEM parts…less frustrating

[@hobbyaddict9908]

Just what works for me; black Gorilla tape makes a decent patch for those torn/cracked seats. Not a permanent fix (I assume mine will fail at some time, it has only been 3 years) but much cheaper than replacing the seat (if one is available) and keeps the rain out of the seat. Your mileage may vary.

[@arm_luvr1002]

She's lucky to have an aunty like you

[@robertbland7661]

One thing I love about being a dealer, authorized warranty center, and certified tech. I tell my customers I don't use anything aftermarket. OEM only. But it does make me feel bad they gotta spend more money, but the end results are worth it.

[@swingbelly]

Agreed. My auto mechanic advised using only OEM parts as they fit as intended. He was frustrated with constantly having to modify aftermarket parts which cost him time and subsequently money. Lesson learned!

[@Camorockers.]

Every single video of yours that I watch saves me time money and frustration thank you,

[@johnwyman6126]

There are companies that specialize in in seals and o-rings. If you measure them real well you may be able to find them very, very inexpensively. Sometimes you can find them in different colors too.

[@bullyakker]

I found your page trying to fix multiple safety switches on a JD L120. I have since hotwired the thing into a dangerous machine but only I know how to start it (battery cut off switch hidden) I have since been watching many videos and I swear, that fluid extractor was one of the best buys I've had EVER!!! And your tips have helped tremendously to save me time. When I have a few extra bucks, they're coming your way Miss! You have saved me at least $500. I think you deserve at least $100!

[@Jeff-m5x3j]

Eyeglasses tip: get yourself a pair of Progressive Readers. They have no correction up top and the reader magnification at the bottom. That way you can just wear them like regular glasses.

[@lonhoschar1943]

I have had decent luck with aftermarket parts, but they can sometimes be a royal pain. They don't always work or fit the way they are supposed to. I really appreciate the information you give us and have saved a bunch of "time, money and frustration" listening to your advice and the parts you recommend. Thanks!!!!

[@pville5548]

I'm smiling, a nice gift for your niece. Thank you, you guys are awesome.

[@robincurwood]

Surely its the alternator/generator/dynamo that chargers the battery that keeps everything going including the battery? Enjoy the video's, keep up the good work.😊

[@cathieslabaugh7841]

Had to comment on today's video. You are so incredible. I learn something each video. I'm 51yrs old and COMPLETELY get the eye glasses thing. I got bifocals and I hate them. Makes me feel half blind. What a caring Aunt to give your niece a mower- and kudos to her for her hard work! Your husband cracks me up- so stoic and camera shy. We bought a Gooloo charger off of your link last year and it has already paid for itself in making charging frustration free. Thanks for being you, and all you do. ❤🎉

[@VikingShipExplorer]

As an acreage owner , I can certainly say that your niece is probably quite pumped over this gift. Nothing says Love better, than the gift of a garden tractor...lol. But seriously, You did a great thing there and congrats to your niece on her EMT training.

[@markmurray5619]

As a Husqvarna owner and a DYI'er, your videos are priceless. But my biggest issue, gripe, PET PEAVE, is that pretty much every video I watch, I see your Vet on jack stands. Chicky, GET THE VET ON THE ROAD. I got my 79 factory V8 AC Monza on the road, and I am loving it. Keep the videos coming.

[@marcusniessen7793]

Great explanation of the shortcomings of some kits. I have a local hardware store with racks of o-rings, hopefully I could find the needed size if I have that issue. Also - A few strips of black gorilla tape and that seat will be as good as new. Has lasted for years on my Craftsman riding mower.

[@KyleJacobson-qp5we]

Beautiful drive.

[@kenkrekel8069]

Aunt Angel. So cool!!!

[@TonyRule]

6:50 You sounded just like my wife for moment there! 7:58 It's probably a JIS screwdriver, which doesn't cam out in JIS heads, and works really well in Phillips too.

[@TylerBowman-vg2nc]

Arkansas native here! Got to love that new bypass being finished, so pretty! Just finding your page! Love the content!

[@spearson8355]

Thanks Bre… just started learning about small engines in my retirement. I’m done neglecting my small engines … thanks to you!!! You’re awesome n informative !!!

[@jerrymay3806]

Same here. Love this gal!

[@colleencampbell1247]

Hey! Me too! Retiring in a few months and learning about small engine repair. It beats doing crosswords😂

[@timoreilly3009]

Screwdrivers are "Japanese Industrial Standard". And yes we use them on Motorcycle restorations.

[@deborahabercrombie9461]

just looked the carbs i buy are 80 bucks always work perfectly

[@tjshine7444]

Holy cow! That's hwy 7 bypass to Hot Spings Village!!! I've been watching you forever and didn't know you're right here!!!

[@ericguyer3935]

What is that handy little air compressor you used.

[@Chickanic]

It's not released yet. As soon as it is, I will let everyone know. GOOLOO sent it to me to try out. Gotta say it's pretty sweet so far.

[@EricPaulus-hf6ro]

Love the scenes from Garland County on delivery day.

[@matthewthomas941]

I’d just get a micrometer and measure the thickest of OEM o-ring see if you can find the correct size aftermarket. Worth a try and always worked for me in solving many issues with o-rings.

[@alanmccalla6737]

And congrats to your niece going for paramedic. We started a rural fire department in Illinois and recruited the first female firefighter in the state of Illinois.

[@davidkettell1073]

Totally agree about Chinese clone carbs ,i put one on my Briggs twin and it will only start with a squirt of ether . As far as i am concerned these mowers,mine was Aries are garbage and a waste of money . I only use it for towing a yard cart now because the deck cracked after five years. Steering is terrible .Dont get me started about the warped intake manifold.

[@Blowinshiddup]

I wanna see more of that Bug. Looks like it's in good shape.

[@chrisshelnutt8712]

Thank you for inspiring me to start doing KZbin videos. Im a small engine technician in Virginia and enjoy your channel, I've learned a lot from them thanks again

[@657449]

Two years ago you recommended the Gooloo battery that was on sale. I bought two. Both charged up and quickly dropped to 70%. Emails to them just gave me stupid answers. One finally had a screen failure and I sent them a video. They sent me a new battery. Last week I checked both of them and the new one was at 90% and the older one was at 79%. Both sat in my living room for a year unused. I bought a knock off carb to replace my Nikki since I am too old with old fingers to rebuild mine. So far it works. I bought it from Walmart online so I had them to help with any replacements.

[@mikeedwards2621]

Sure would love to see the manufacturing process on how those O rings are made…

[@ccook3659]

Youre my Favourite Chicanic!!!🙏

[@papatomsthoughts]

As an old EMT, good job to your niece, it is hard work. Also, not sure where you live but that scenery is beautiful. 😊😊😊😊

[@kpdvw]

I like the lawnmower in the back looking like a Corvette, when will you get it running?

[@kpdvw]

nice repair job, nice Aunt Bree.....! Good advice, thank you...!

[@Ffitty]

So I am a full time riding mower mechanic. Couple things to note. 1. I find when working on the double barrel carbs taking all the linkages and tubes off before pulling the intake manifold bolts is easiest. 2. Oem carb rebuild kits are important, the aftermarket ones have very cheap quality gaskets and o-rings. Kawasaki makes those o-rings for a very minimal price (can’t actively remember the part number though). 3. If you pull the solenoid off the bottom of the bowl of the carburetor and then shake it around that helps get rid of the gas, and tapping the bowl the a screwdriver handle is the easiest and most mess free way to go about removing it. 4. The jets are different because the intake manifold lengths are different. If you look closely, one side is longer therefore have more loss of fuel as the air fuel mixture moves toward the motor.

[@woodstover]

Good info! Thx

[@PatrickFaricy]

Hey Bre, I have the same affliction with my old eyes, can see far away but not up close. Very cool taking care of your niece like that. Pulled my twin cylinder JD LX277 in, replaced bearings on two of the three spindles and one of the idler pulleys. It was surging, so took the carb apart and someone before me was in the carb and stripped the threads on the outside of the main jet and on the emulsion tube. I have had this mower for years, but got it used. Was able to get the main jet out, left the tube, cleaned it, put everything back together and the main jet wouldn't pick up any gas from the bowl. Apparently the threads on the outside of the jet were stripped so bad I couldn't get it seated properly onto the emulsion tube? Got a new OEM replacement carb from JD, put it on, couldn't find a rebuild kit and that was kind of moot cause the jets were stripped. It started like a charm, no surging, but the engine didn't sound right and when engaging the mower, it would die. Initially I thought I'd put something together wrong on the deck. But that was not the case, one of the coils decided to randomly give up the ghost. Replaced both of the coils, I have a spare coil now and the thing is running like a charm. I didn't know that a lawn tractor wouldn't run right if the battery wasn't fully charged, so thank you for that tip.

[@newsnowriversidesgtrock]

First time I do any repair on any electric start mower I modify the battery box to hold an automotive battery. These batteries last longer and generally will have at least a three year free replacement. The battery that is most common to fit is the 51 or 51R.

[@bullyakker]

Quick tip. Anex Ball end ratcheting screwdriver made in Japan. $20 on Amzn, it's friggin fantastic! I use extensions and bits in them to use it for everything! My last stand before I wind up having to go to electric screwdrivers as I'm aging like hell with Arthur kicking my old a$s! The ball end is awesome and ratcheting, I can palm it and use two fingers to turn the shaft easily. Makes things more easy for me. Cheers Miss Stank Gas! lol

[@bertgrau3934]

Ive measured those jets, the right is .001 bigger than the left. If you want to increase power some drill both out by .002 that will make them both the same size, and give slightly more power. If you go to dual exhaust try drilling by .004 . It will give more power and Torque without hurting the engine.

[@mattkaminski6618]

I've been using the Vessel screwdrivers for almost 20 years now. They are the best JIS screwdrivers made.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Did she point out how to identify a JIT screw (look for the "." stamped into the head)?

[@notajp]

Actually it is JIS. Japanese Industrial Standard.

[@mattkaminski6618]

@@notajp Thanks, corrected my mistype.

[@BudTheDrummer]

Bre you hit it out of the Park with this one! We got to see Ron, Meet your Niece the EMT, see a great video on how not to buy parts, see a great tractor repair and more! I had an "Aunt B(ev)" she was the coolest Aunt on the Planet! You are too! We love you!

[@72plyduster1]

I have a husqvarna zero turn they are made with either a briggs engine or a Kawasaki engine I looked and finally found the one with the Kawasaki engine have had it for 3 years and so far no issues. Also this unit has a manual fuel shut off valve, 16:51 at the end of the summer season I turn the fuel off and run the engine out of fuel.

[@ericwinton2431]

Reader glasses are nothing to be shamed for until you leave them in the car and can not read a menu LOL. Always enjoy you content. Congrats Niece. First responder pride too her. Please dont vape just smoke a regular cig. My Daughter wont listen to me either.

[@williamBryan-k2e]

from a forum - the two jets are different sizes - - The 791501 is 113 and 791502 is 116 as I have those two jets in stock.

[@larryniidji]

i got a set of Japan JIS standard. Once I got them I relized why my Phillips looking screws on Japanese were always stripping the heads out.

[@brianforson2630]

And make sure people realize to hook up the crankcase breather tube and evap tube as well I've seen so many Motors dusted because they never hooked up do you have tube or that crankcase breather tube that goes in the back of the air cleaner

[@jerrymoore7669]

You can probably source the correct orings from mcmaster carr. They have a nice interactive catalog. You may have to get a bag off a hundred to get two.

[@coltontucker6705]

Bree. Did you know that the John deer? Easy change oil filter can be bypassed with a part from John deer. You can order from john deer's website

[@rickthelian2215]

Looks brand new😊

[@gw2891]

As a Welshman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿across the pond I believe, I can’t help looking at that I think is a Corvette?? 😊

[@dontrend5956]

Yep. It's a Corvette.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Learned this the hard way. Across multiple platforms buying the oem kit and staying with the oem carb is a night and day difference if you want the engine to run like new.

[@liljoeii6091]

Congratulations to your niece for buying a house and that is awesome to help somebody out and that is a nice looking tractor THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@kerryredwolf7432]

As I live in Australia, the price of that mower you paid was incredible. I would have to pay at least 1k for that with a blown motor. I scored a 26hp intek engine for $100 but had to buy a carby for it, OEM $170. A quick valve adjustment and now I’ve been offered $1200 for it. Happy days 😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Aunt b is Just to Cool Giving away a Mower To the neice congratulations on the new house and land @Chickanic

[@kawazukisoddbits2717]

Bree - make life easy . . . . old carbs = trouble, I 1st thing I do is dump the whole thing into the Ultrasonic bath for 30 minutes that may fix issues without parts. Not a guaranteed fix but usually helps!

[@Gearoid35]

Lovely gesture, giving mower to the young couple starting out well done

[@dougnorton5143]

I have 6 of those extractors. There great for all sorts of fluids!

[@tommysmith9847]

Another thing that will cause them to die when you engage the blades is having one dead cylinder. Its amazing that they still run smoothly with a dead cylinder, but they still do. Sometimes a bad coil, spark plug, or plug wire is all that's wrong.

[@notajp]

I found a part # for McMaster Carr that is the correct O-ring for those jets. I bought a bag full of them several years ago and still have a bunch of them in stock.