Easiest Way To Clean A Metal Briggs Carburetor

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[@scotianbynature9406]

How do I find or could you add a link on how I find the same carb you cleaned in this video

[@kevinthompson6986]

Steve's Small Engine Saloon I have to ask are u a super man fan lol good video

[@johnoneal5729]

Please do a video on a Tecumseh carburator! Thanks!

[@Talachachannel]

Modelo 32 oz ummm is good for cleaning

[@link12313]

Why is this video in 480P?

[@vincentkelly7099]

Steve - I followed these instructions and resurrected a Troy-Bilt mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine that had been sitting in mothballs for 18 years. I am not exaggerating, 18 years. Thanks for the help!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great job!

[@nunya___]

I bet it was absolutely moth-free.

[@heatherr938]

Thanks for helping this single mom avoid repair costs! Cleaned the carburetor, addressed air filter & spark plug. Thanks a million!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@lestergillis8171]

Mineral spirits works OK as a carb cleaner if you have at least 24 hrs to let it soak in there.

[@lestergillis8171]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I've found drill bits work for that IF you can find right size.

[@cathoare8935]

I'm learning so I can save the little money I have too, plus it's really cool and empowering learning to fix things guys stereotypically only know how to do. 😀

[@jerbear7952]

Heck yeah. Great job

[@fuelgasscrubber]

Wish I'd watched this BEFORE I 'knew what I was doing' lol. Six years after you made this, your still helping people. Thankyou. Great vid!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad I could help!

[@randyb3347]

Thanks a million!! KZbin never ceases to amaze me. There was a day you'd have to spend thousands of dollars to take a class in small engine repair to learn this stuff. And now with youtube, some gracious knowledgeable person gladly passes on his knowledge for free to the benefit of all. Thanks Again!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@jasonkeuma1986]

Let the ad play the whole way so he can get paid.

[@deanmckibbin3700]

Du bisht da besht

[@dalebrannon724]

I have seen the rubber seat swell up from carburetor cleaner. I don’t spray the rubber seat or I take it out and clean it then replace the seat. Or if rubber tipped needles I don’t spray those either

[@cathoare8935]

100% agree I'm really grateful for having knowledge passed on.

[@HoneyRowland]

THANK YOU! I'm a young widow with 4 kiddos and the shop said it would cost me $150-240 to clean my push mower's carb. I thought I can buy a brand new one for that! so I paid the fee for them to figure out what was wrong with it and left. Thanks to you I'm going to clean the carb again. I tried it before but the video I watched wasn't as in-depth as this one. Thank you! The tips like the welding tip cleaner and the chainsaw file are AWESOME! My husband had all that stuff and now I can save some money, continue encouraging the kids to diy and I feel like I'm making my hubby proud while empowering myself.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Honey! You go girl....

[@TheREBELOFMS]

Thank you Steve so much for your extremely educational videos. I have watched so many of your videos and have have saved so much money and impressed my wife, too by using your techniques and skills . I have been able to help some of my neighbors and some elderly church members. I feel so good about fixing the lawnmowers I have found for free and able to bring them back to life. Thank you again for making me feel worthwhile again. I truly found a new hobby I didn’t even know I could do and love doing it!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Robert! You're Welcome...

[@hisnherintegra7440]

What a help you've been man. My power went out and I was trying to bring my Briggs and Stratton back to life. It kept leaking fuel even after I replaced the seat and needle. Come to find out the main jet was the culprit now it don't leak. I didn't know that a clogged main jet can cause fuel to leak. Now I know more about it.

[@harpo6203]

My lawnmower has been faithful to me for 13 years, never failed until this year. Problem along with non-venting cap was the main jet that I thought was just a cap-screw. You are amazing! Thank you so much!!

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[@SVMSICE]

I've found myself turning to this channel more and more. I've really learned a lot from your videos. I even been watching videos that have nothing to do with what I'm doing, just enjoy learning. You are a great teacher! Thank you for taking the time to make educational videos like this, it's much appreciated!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@MrKnutmoen]

Thanks! The "9 out of 10"-comment did the trick. Had no idea that the "main injection nozzle" was more than a screw. Missed it completely - and it was blocked.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@russwentz3957]

Thank you Steve, for kindly passing on your acquired tips and skills! You have a refreshing 'old-school' characteristic that I genuinely appreciate.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thanks!

[@Lorencem]

I love how you suggest readily available stuff like wire brush wire and Q Tips to do the work, really useful, thanks.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are welcome!

[@mgamga9476]

That was one of the best videos on how to take apart and clean the carburetor well explained well demonstrated thank you very much for taking the time to make that video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are very welcome

[@414Chevy]

5 years later, You da Man!!!!!!!! I gotta Troy Built TBWC-28, 223cc B&S, with a carb issue. Bought a new carb, because they're cheap, I'll clean the old one, like you showed, and keep it as a spare. Very nice tutorial!!!!!!!!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@josiespreitzer1690]

I love how you explain the steps, and then show an overhead closeup of you doing the step! You know how to teach each step, and that’s rare!!! I’m a new subscriber now! Thank you, Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are so welcome!

[@alexserre386]

All I have to say is this is now my go-to channel for all things lawnmower related. It's so nice to find someone who explains things so thoroughly (and easily may I add). Super easy to follow, and going to test this out this weekend on our lawnmower in hopes that fixes it!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thank you!

[@jimmurphy4969]

Steve, I have a Briggs Stratton 6.5 hp engine on my pressure washer. I do all the right maintenance at beginning and end of each season but this year I couldn't get it to start. So I turned in to your video, bought some carb cleaner and followed your instructions. Runs great again. Thanks again for taking the time to show us all how. ("again" because I had trouble with my chain saw and watched and learned) yes I will be sending some $$ your way. You saved me time and money. Fair is fair. Jim Murphy

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Jimmy! Thank You...

[@kennethmazur581]

This here is pure gold with the tips on what you can use to clean out the holes on your carburetor!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad you liked it!

[@grantrandy]

Thank you Steve, just saved me lots of money by repairing my snowblower without sending to the repair shop!! I liked how you took close up pics of each stage in the cleaning to make it easy to follow. Keep it up.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@garrynicholl8777]

I never get tired of watching your vids. I can practically fix almost anything. You have been a great teacher . Cheers to you my awesome friend

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

That's awesome!

[@Thunderpalm510]

Hi Steve, I just cleaned my first carburetor on an old Briggs installed on an old cub cadet lawn mower. It had a surging problem and didn't start good at times, followed your instructions and cleaned it, now it works great. Thanks for the video that you put on here, they are very helpful.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@jarrodroussel9208]

Thank you for this video. I tinkered with my Briggs and Straton pressure washer for a few hours and couldn't get it to work. Watched your video and you were right. My nozzle was partially clogged. I was one of the "9 out of 10 times". Woohoo! Now my pressure washer is running like champ. Thanks again!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@danielfouardlibertarianono8017]

Steve I have used torch tip cleaners for years. Another great idea I use is those little wire brushes for cleaning between your teeth. They are little conical shaped brushes and they come in different sizes. I love all the precious knowledge you share with us. GOD bless you brother and cover you with his eternal love in the name of Jesus. Thank you Father!

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Wire brushes for Ur teeth. U must have some powerful choppers 😜 😂

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Sorry Daniel I meant to say thanks for the tip about brushes. Great idea

[@Icantfindtheanykey]

OMG, how many years have I been waiting for this vid? My Sears Craftsman 6.75hp lawnmower has been sitting for 8 years and that dumb little bolt jet at the bottom was the only reason it wouldnt stay running. started fine. Thank you Steve

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[@kcender3771]

Steve, I used to watch Law and Order, now I binge-watch your channel! Repairing stuff when possible is far superior to throwing them away,,,and very satisfying. Thank you.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy...

[@gerbrandceder755]

Thank you. Thank you. I had a $1000 wood chipper with 5.5HP Briggs and Stratton engine that stopped working after just one year. After seeing your video I decided to take the carburetor apart and clean every part of it. After putting it together it started on the first try !

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Nice work!

[@superoldways]

Steve, you deserve a crown. I hope your wife appreciates that you are one fellow who knows how to do these things! This is getting to be a rare talent these days. Thank you Steve. i plan to tackle this job on two lawn mowers today.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Fingers crossed!

[@danielesquivel5938]

Steverino, thanks my friend. I'm getting ready to do my carburetor. Went out and bought a kit ,some carburetor cleaner, some little bitty brushes, the whole works . It's been soaking for days and I'm ready to reassemble the little feller. Thanks a lot for this video. It's going to help a lot. Kudos to you. Thank again my friend. Thanks a lot.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good luck!

[@Luv2eetbeans]

I’m not sure how many people you have that finds your channel and ends up watching every single video you’ve posted, but I just got added to that list. Subscribed. Thanks for your knowledge.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@Thunderpalm510]

Hi Steve, Just wanted to drop you a line and say thanks again for your videos.I have a Toro 30" walk behind mower with a briggs engine. It has worked good for a long time. I just finished cutting grass and took a break, mower was working good. After break, started the engine, engaged the blades and it died. Started it again started and shut off right away. Remembered this video and comment about why engines sugre. I removed the fuel bowl and cleaned the jet, ran carb cleaner thru it, bowel was clean. Put it back on and it started right up, problem fixed. Thanks again Steve.

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[@Fun4GA]

I always appreciate your video's, Steve. After watching this one, I pulled and cleaned a needle valve on a 6 month old mower. It didn't stop the gas from flowing out the intake, but removing all the fuel from its oil sump did! [Then I learned my son-in-law filled both the tank and the oil with fuel.]

[@johnbender400]

Thank You..!! Never knew the bolt holding the bowl on had another purpose..!! Worked for hours trying to get my generator working. !! I gave up..!! Watched your video & instantly knew it was the bolt because I didn't see any holes in it.. Just went back out & took the bolt out & found all 3 holes cleaned it thoroughly & instantly started..!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Excellent!

[@tonyricciuto9951]

Steve you do an excellent job in explaining how these machines work. A big fan of your channel. Keep up the good work and thanks for helping some of us guys that like to work on our lawn mowers.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, will do!

[@danlutjemeier4183]

Yep, cleaned the main jet with a twist tie wire and *PRESTO*. Thanks again Steve for another priceless pro-tip!

[@paulnavara7127]

Freaking awesome lesson on carburetor cleaning! This has been one area that has been a no-go zone for me. Now I know how to take care of it.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@Melloshroom]

Fixed my chipper carburator, even though it's not a Briggs and Stratton. Big thanks, well done!!!

[@Jack-zr2kv]

Hey Steve , your the Man ! Have never been confidant with carbie & fuel repairs but watched your video and followed it step by step, cleaned and reassembled mower and it started first pull and ran beautiful, now I have the confidence to fix 3 or 4 others I have. 👍 🇭🇲

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome! Thank You...

[@slik560]

Glad I found this. I'm right in the middle of cleaning the carb and of course, I dropped the needle. The rebuild kit should have a new one. Great tips. Can't wait to finish. This is on a 12 year old Toro 7.5 hp mower that has never failed to start...but it just won't stay running. I got a new Toro, but I just could not bring myself to get rid of this one. If the carburetor cleaning and reinstall is successful, I may just donate the old mower to a church or someone that really needs one. Love the channel.

[@frankedwards8643]

Thanks Steve! Guys like you sure make life a lot more fun and less stressful! My mower now works like a charm.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on....

[@MrSUBY25]

I was in a bind and pulled the seat out and ripped it a bit. Flipped it the other way and working like a champ for now. I want to thank you for all the tips, tricks and repair. You have made the repairs easy.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Nice work!

[@johnbergles7904]

Thanks for making this video, so helpful! I tore apart a carb on a pressure washer that hadnt started in 18 years! I was about to give up when I found this video, didnt know the bowl plug was a jet. Start first pull every time now.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great job!

[@kevinhart1794]

I watched your video, took it apart, cleaned it and put it back together; runs great. You saved me about $350 because my wife wanted me to just buy a new lawnmower. Thank you!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Excellent!

[@rc2032]

Great tips had cleaned it twice but missed the main jet, thought it was a drain hole for the bowl, thanks a bunch for the lesson.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@Logan-uw2un]

Watched this before taking my mower to the shop. Did it myself and it runs like new! Thanks for making the video!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@deepakchinnam1656]

I have just followed your instructions - so happy to see engine revving perfectly, thanks a ton

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@paullandreville5394]

I used the air compressor trck to remove small gasket. Worked fantastic. 5 hp B&S mower runs like a champ. Now the 8 ph B&S. Thanks for the video.

[@jeremiahflintrop2310]

Thank you so much. Had no idea what I was doing but you walked me through it to a T. Fired right up. Great job. Thanks again.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Excellent!

[@dabosman43]

You remind me a retired hockey player...your accent and voice.....thanks a million

[@d9e240]

This video is detailed and specific. Thank you for not assuming I know x, y and z already.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@stevemills438]

You saved my life. I took the carb bowl off (done this before) but the pin and plastic insert fell out and I had no idea how to put it back together. Your video showed me exactly how to do it and it worked. Thanks.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Excellent!

[@andypage453]

Great video! After using an entire can of carb cleaner with no success, I watched this, went out and got the welding tip cleaning tool you suggested, cleared plugged main jet, and my snowblower fired right up. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on buddy...

[@EAESPN]

dude that trick with the little Carburetor bold with the twist tie just saved me from shoving or finding someone to fix my snowblower, unreal that little part is what gave me a headache about why she was spitting and sputtering and not starting, unreal, thank you thats all I can say!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@psalias2000]

Thank You, You saved my engine, so my machine was running very bad and slow, but after cleaning the carburetor, the machine runs perfectly. Thank You again. Best regards from Luxembourg

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@ringsidejudge4302]

Back again from Ireland . Steve has done the business again .Just cleaned the carb as per your instructions and bingo the mower ran first pull . Many Thanks

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[@ApexHotShot]

Thanks Steve. I was unaware of the main jet being built into the bowl retaining bolt. I am about to rebuild my B&S carb and am glad I found your video before doing that today. .

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[@tsdelaney]

Wow! In less than 15 minutes I learned more than a few hours on the 'net trying to figure out why my generator is spewing gas! Thank you so very much! You've got me going in the right direction,

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@kenhardscapenovice6387]

So clearly explained and shown step-by-step. You give me the confidence I need to work on my yard equipment. You have already saved me time and money. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Ken

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[@lorenzodelacruz1887]

Man I have the same scar on my left thumb. My angle grinder got away from me. Thanks for the show, you have a great presentation. Easy to listen to.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@pierrec1590]

Steel guitar strings work fine as well. High E is .010" Lower E is .046"

[@watcherwatchmen7785]

Yes, and the guitar string doesn't deform like the soft wire of a twist tie does when you have to poke it down blind passageways, like in some Honda Carburetors.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Yep

[@DRPowell]

That’s regular Slinky. I use Power Slinky, 11-48!

[@julieorlando8615]

Thank you! My husband and father have been tinkering with the carburetor on our wood chipper for a few days. So today, I googled how to clean the carburetor and found your video. 3:30 into video showed what our problem was! That little bolt at the bottom of the fuel well was super clogged. Easy as pie! Actually, making pie is kinda hard. This was as easy as buying a pie. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad I could help!

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

Your video is BY FAR the best! You know how to explain and WHAT to explain. A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@randyweaver3456]

Nice video! Simple, straightforward, especially for those of us who are trying to keep older (but expensive) machines alive for which parts are no longer available. Thanks much!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Well said!

[@MrBobsson98]

Heck ya Steve!! I owe you a case o Beer. Love your videos. I watched until you took the jet out of the bottom of the bowl. Did the same and now my mowers ru ming like new!!! You Rock!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@mdburnem]

Thank you for this video. I like your style of teaching. I was able to get my pressure washer running again. Honestly, the biggest challenge for me was getting the dang thing off the engine. I've had bad luck in the past disassembling things. Too many parts left over so this time, I was very careful, took lots of pictures and wrote down my removal steps. That made it easier to reassemble and make sure I didn't leave anything off. Again. Thanks so much

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@jefflogan334]

Bro- Great vid. The plunger/jet on the bottom of my carb saved me a lot of work of totally pulling off the carb. Great, time saving tip to try first.

[@42lookc]

Sir, I'm a lifetime teetotaller, so we'll never share a beer together, but if you're ever in Eastern Ontario Canada I owe you a steak for the time and money you just saved me. I have a tandem load of logs out there to be split and my splitter wouldn't start. Was sitting for a few years. Dirty carb. It was a little different carb than you show here, but using your principles and a little perseverance, I got it going. Thanks, buddy! I sure appreciate it!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Sounds great!

[@08mario08]

You’re way ahead, how do I even remove the darn thing😅

[@saltybildo9448]

😆 hell I'm a plumber and I did it,😆 good luck man

[@Moondoggy1941]

Remove two 10mm bolts, remove two cables one micro small and the other larger.. Remove fuel line clamp off with vice grips.

[@JellyBean-oj3vj]

Tern your fuil off take the bolts off undo the fuil pipe and it's off I'm 12 and know that

[@philliphall5198]

Take a picture and get after it 😊

[@bradfordgalbraith594]

Great video!! My son called from WI he was trying to fix his neighbors lawn mower,( 5 years dead,) so the guy would stop borrowing my son's mower. Son is not overly mechanical , so after trying to explain how to do a carb clean l sent him to this website, waited about 2 hours and called back. He enjoyed the lesson did exactly what Steve demoed and it ran!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome...

[@johnjones240]

I hadn’t been able to get my pressure washer running for over a year. I had the carburetor off last year and cleaned all I could but I didn’t realize the bottom bolt was the main jet so I didn’t clean it. I took it off today and cleaned it all including the main jet. Took fuel tank and lines off and blew them out. Put everything back together and started on 5th pull. Thanks Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@dennisbsutube]

Once again you saved me hours of agony! I discovered your channel a couple of years ago, and frequently watch your videos while on the treadmill in the morning just to expand my DIY knowledge based while being entertained by your great personality!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@donaldwilliams7703]

Helped me repair my Husqvarna mower. Many thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@patrickmaloney3637]

Thank you! You saved me from spending $50-100 for a new carburetor and several hundred for a new mower. 100% fixed the problem. You rock!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Fantastic!

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

If you know someone who plays guitar, ask them for an old "B" string that they might have after changing strings. It's the perfect size for cleaning carbs!

[@kevingramling5443]

I've been useing the smallest E string since 1978, works great for 4wheelers n Harleys, small primary jet

[@jx2794]

The tips on where to source wires for cleaning (twist tie, wire brush) are invaluable!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@paulkyratzis6301]

helpfull vid. my Briggs and Stratton has a solid bolt that holds that bottom cup on. is there couple different carbs?

[@bobmcdonald2905]

I just repaired a like new mower that was donated to our club. Would not start when warm with the choke wide open. Would start with starting fluid or choking it manually. Watched this video a few times Turned out the brass insert in the carb body was plugged with white gunk. The bowl was clean and the main jet was fairly clean. Starts now with one pull, hot or cold. Thanks, Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Thank you Steve.. I know I will be into the carb this year and this will help me a lot.. keep up the good content..

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[@mdduckhunter2948]

Thanks for posting.. saved me a trip to the small engine guy at $85 an hour to work in my log splitter. Main jet clogged you saved me time and money.. thank you.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I'm glad I could help you save some time and money! Happy to be of assistance.

[@widetrack99vh]

Thanks a million. Great video on the carburetor, I was able to repair mines. Blessings

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@petem5164]

Thanks Steve just cleaned my billygoat carb and its golden

[@brucemoore4092]

I have watched numerous B&S carb cleaning videos - Yours is the best !!! I bought the spray cleaner, I bought the carb wires and brushes (only $7 on Amazon), and I will tackle mine this weekend. You're a pleasure to watch for sure !!!!!!! THANKS my man !!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@mariafahey4124]

Thankyou Steve, being a single female with only 2 male cats as advisers your videos have helped me learn so much. Cheers Maria

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Fantastic!

[@andywilson2779]

Purrrrrfect!

[@seanseanseanseansean]

This helped me. I had the brass jet apart 2 times, cleaning it out. I got it running a little bit, for 20 seconds at a time. Then you explained how to clean out the little jet center hole with a bread wrapper wire. So I took my jet out again. Holy crap, that thing was full of hard black junk. After reaming it with the bread wrapper wire and blowing it out, reinstalled the jet. Now I'm using my push mower again for the first time in 2 years. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy! You're Welcome...

[@oli12shackel9]

The copper wire inside electrical wire works great because it comes in lots of different sizes

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

That is what I use [soft drawn copper] and it is softer than the metal I'm cleaning, so it won't hurt the carb metal.

[@joefolkenroth4962]

I am impressed, he really knows what he is talking about. I'm a retired mechanic and it takes a lot to impress me.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I am honored Sir!

[@hpelisr]

Yes these videos are very helpful. Nice carb work ,I like. Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@ringsidejudge4302]

My mower has a Briggs and Stratton carb and has been going well for 25 years . I just studied this video for learning purposes . Really impressed by the methodical manner that everything was explained . Steves Small Engines has impressed again . Thanks you kindly . From N Ireland .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@falconfeathers9454]

Thanks, Steve. Great video with clear instructions and good images. I have both a lawn mower and a snow blower and have eliminated things like spark plug or air filter...so, carburetor it may be. Will post back if it works. My only concern is skin contact with carb cleaners, so that part I will avoid.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@notrevealed6673]

Thanks a lot Steve! Did not realize that the bowl bolt was also the main jet. You solved my problem and saved me money!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@northtexasturfpros4083]

Just discovered your channel. Nice videos bud! Suggestion: Maybe include some actual dirty carbs or whatever it is that needs to be cleaned or worked on rather than a 'prop' carb that's already in perfect condition. It would be cool to see you work your magic in real life!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@garyn9704]

Just discovered - please watch a while before suggesting changes that will improve the show.

[@donnyadams9052]

Great channel! Had a Briggs running a little ruff after a few minutes. I followed your advise that 9 times out of 10 the carbs are clogged at the main jet and that was the case with mine. I didn’t even have to remove the carb. If your ever in Northern Illinois I owe you a beer! Thanks!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@rgbigdog]

Cleaned my carb the third time and started the lawn mower and it ran like new!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy...

[@freiherrvonstein]

You removed the fear and made it doable and that is worth much more than the money saved. Great job, easy to understand. Thank you so much

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it helped

[@dfields9511]

Good vid, on those I like to use steel wool on the bowl

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great idea....

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

Thanks to your comment about "90% of the time it's the fuel jet" I went back to have ANOTHER look at my fuel jet. I didn't realize the hole through the bottom where the fuel flows through was SO small. When you look at it initially the large opening make you think the hole is also big - but it is VERY SMALL. So when I took it off again I passed a very small wire through it and there was the tiniest amount of junk. This is what I missed the first time. Once I cleaned it up THOROUGHLY I put it back and now my Snow Blower runs like a dream! So THANK YOU for making that point CLEAR! You did it for me! Have a great New Year!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

BTW My snow blower is a Simplicity 1226E which is big enough to blow away a small car and I love it! It has the Briggs & Stratton. Me and a few friends are wondering exactly WHAT causes that stuff that looks like vaseline that builds up over the summer and clogs the jet. The suspicion is that it is related to the ethanol in the gas. It appears to be like a gel and the smallest amount in that jet hole and the monster won't run!

[@Rick-fx8lh]

I also like steel wool for heavily soiled carb bowls. Couple other things to add. Wear safety glasses around carb cleaner and use outdoors. Stuff wreaks. Don't use any object larger than the hole for cleaning you don't want to enlarge them. Especially on the main jet. Also, inspect the tip of the needle for a groove it indicates if it needs to be replaced. One other thing. I dont like to get carb cleaner on the rubber gaskets, especially on older ones. Seems to dry them out and they'll fail. Remove before cleaning, carefully with a razor blade

[@davidstonehouse1699]

This video was perfect. Great combination of teaching the how and the why. How to do it with fewer tools in your belt. I have always been intimidated by the thought of cleaning a carburetor and you made the topic accessible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're very welcome!

[@dewaynewhite2928]

Know that's right bro, cold beer at the end when the job is finished!! Love the review my friend and straight to the point and well said and explained!! Love it!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@pontiacsrule8761]

I like this guy's videos. They are fun, entraining, & to the point. I got hooked on his putting a tube in a lawn tractor which saved me a ton of money & frustration. I'm hooked

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Andy! Thank You...

[@dalebabbitt6185]

I'm working on a Briggs 190cc that only starts when I spray a lirtle starting fluid in the carb. Then it starts and atays running. No primer plunger exists. Any helpful clues? Thank you!!!