Epic D.I.Y. Generator Repair FAIL - Can It Be Fixed?

[@liakosliakos348]

RIP Joe! So sorry for your lose Taryl. I usually walk away from your videos feeling a little more experienced on small engines though this one at the end kind of brought me down. You take care of yourself bud. Unfortunately we are all heading down that same road but fortunately we will all be together again.

[@tomb.1972]

And in the meantime, we all need a good laugh, Taryl.

[@Bagooda]

Sorry for your loss guys. May his memory be a blessing.

[@fillslawncare]

RIP Joe. Sorry for the loss of your great friend Taryl.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

😢

[@Francois_Dupont]

what? some of his friend died or its a joke?

[@fillslawncare]

@@Francois_Dupont Check out the last minute of the video. No jokes here

[@tribsat100]

Sorry to hear of your mates passing Taryl, he was lucky to have you in his life, Regards Stuart Bell from UK.

[@tyheathcock5955]

Which mate?

[@kielq123]

@@tyheathcock5955 you didn't watch till the end

[@snicks50]

@@kielq123 some people are just plain asses.

[@robertturner6249]

Taryl, your quite the classy guy paying tribute to your friend. Stay safe my friend... great video

[@daliborsacaric5258]

Taryl i grew up in a family and my father had once a time 26 chainsaws in the basement, so I was very small and that is the reason why i got the damage for this small engines crap and enjoy any video of you, to learn and fullfill my knowledge, I am a Truck mechanic, sometime it feels like to repair watches to me, but your videos makes real fun! Thank you for that...

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

So sorry for the loss of your friend. I look forward to Sunday morning laughter with Taryl Fixes All

[@marty2958]

My condolences for your friend, Joe seemed like a fun guy. You also have the best lighting and camera work of any shop

[@TheRustyRooster]

Good Detective work there fella. Sorry for the loss of your friend Joe.

[@littleshopintheshed]

The happy dance is real!! Love the feeling when you can solve a head scratcher. Sorry for your loss. Looks like you had great times.

[@fair2middlin]

It is 2021 here and this repairing should be an Olympic sport. Repairathon

[@alldaye2]

May your buddy rest in peace, and his memory be a blessing.

[@kurtboyce7199]

A older friend of mine who taught me everything I know about general contracting and got me going with my own business told me that there's always a better way it's just never right under your nose. His favorite saying was always "gotta MacGyver it!" Anytime I run into an issue I step back, think about it, and I always figure it out. Thats the main reason I like watching your videos, is because you're a lot smarter than your character portrays and you are smart enough to think about everything you do and come up with some purely genius ways of redoing or rethinking your project.

[@mikelemoine4267]

Deepest condolences on the loss of Joe, we're getting to the age where we start losing more friends and loved ones. It was kind of you to remember him in the video.

[@starcarrier1874]

Condolences, seems like Joe was a guy willing to play along just give us all a few laughs. Appreciated.

[@tommcmillan3143]

Thanks for making us all laugh and learn as always. Sorry to hear of of the loss of your good friend, take care.

[@styga1969]

Tarly .... all in all this is a great vid. As a former Ford tech for over 25 years and as now as a small engine tech. The first thing Ford taught me was “Visual Inspect” especially when someone else tried to repair. 2nd was “Wiggle Test” which was not needed in this video. But a lot of so called “Mechanics “ are just parts replacers and would of probably had that entire engine apart and still couldn’t figure it out. This video is excellent for taking your time and figuring out the problem. Also parts can be boxed wrong or made incorrectly. Great vid. Take your time and your experience will figure it out. Your correct on over the phone diag also. It’s hard to diagnose something over the phone without the machine there for you to actually see.

[@len4338]

Thank you Taryl and gang for the laughs and the knowledge to fix my own stuff. I really have learned much from watching. God bless Joe and sincerest condolences.

[@calvinmientke3539]

Now go put the low oil wire back on or you'll get a "come back" when he forgets to put oil in it next oil change,

[@baronclime6423]

Taryl, thanks for showing a tiny bit of your good times with your friend. You and your whole crew are great folks. You don't have to share your knowledge and stuff with us and I know it is a large probably pain in the rear thing to do but you guys are great. I wish you had more followers and such because you are such great down to earth people like the average guy or gal watching. I try and steer my nutty bunch of friends here because you guys do good work explaining things and are fun to watch. You have helped me the past few years with some of the oddball things that aren't obvious and I appreciate the hell out of you guys taking the time to teach us all. Have fun and, I don't know, just have fun. All the love to you guys and gals and thank you.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Gotta give the customer “some” credit. It was starving for fuel and the carb is the first place to go.

[@Francois_Dupont]

well 90% of the time its the carb.

[@lawnmowerdude]

Yeah and what kept it from working was the wrong gaskets with that new carb.

[@rickpartington8765]

I had the exact issue, the gaskets were wrong even though sold as the exact gaskets. The other issue was the new carbetrator had a tiny jet hole even though it was genuine Honda. Swapped the jet and made a gasket out of paper and it was fixed.

[@prudence4493]

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to his family, friends.

[@AgentWest]

Speaking of a junky generators, a friend brought one over some time ago. Said it fell out of the pickup truck on the highway and won't make proper voltage after that. A whole lot of figuring stuff out later turned out that the hit was so strong that the engine shifted on the mounts and rammed the governor arm into something, bending it up. That kept tension on the throttle plate and won't let the engine rev. That, in turn, would not let the generator part of it kick in and generate power. So about two days later it was a simple two minute fix. Still amazed that the thing actually survived the tumble. That framework on the outside really saved it.

[@barryhunt5357]

My Condolences on Your Loss . May He RIP

[@BassPro2]

The sound effects make the video even better

[@ciphercode2298]

Anytime I buy aftermarket stuff I compare all the pieces before I ever do any assembly. Sometimes you still get suprises,but I usually have good luck out of aftermarket stuff. Sorry about the passing of your friend. I had a young man that worked for me died in an automobile accident at 19. He was a fine young man and good friend.

[@jeffreypeters8446]

Best channel for small engine/machine repair! I’ve fixed my snow blower, line trimmer and most importantly - my Husqvarva lawn tractor which was very hard starting until I redid the valve clearance thanks to Taryl!!

[@JeffinTD]

Sorry for your loss. Good job figuring that one out. Probably started as clogged main jet. And OMG rubber lawn mower blades were a real product?!?

[@hunterhippensteel]

Glad you put the original Honda carb back on there, likely so much better than any aftermarket one.

[@dougthornton6884]

Awesome videos.... I have a Honda genny I purchased in 1991. If I don't use it , I change the fuel each Spring and Fall. Best machine I have ever owned. Still runs perfect. Have to keep the spark arrestor screen clean !!!!! Such a good machine that I bought a Honda snowblower and a smaller Honda generator. You are the man !!!! I watch your vid for hours !!! Thanx

[@jeffreykreft5442]

Wow! That’s some good detective work Tarly, I think 95% of people would have never figured this out. You are truly the small engine whisperer! Looked like a great vacation time. Really enjoy the videos, thanks a million for making them, I have learned so much from watching you and your crew. One day I am going to drive up to your shop for a visit, always wanted to, only live in south east Michigan, have dome friends in Terra Houte and Mishawaka, so I sure your somewhere around there, anyway that will be a summer trip, don’t do winters well, in fact just started getting cold here, winter is upon us, and I hate it already. Always said I was going to move someplace warm, but that is not going to happen for at least another 10 years when I am finally hopefully going to retire. Sure you’ll be close to the same spot in your life, but I’m sure jr will be the doctor by then. Ok, have a great weekend. As always, love the videos, keep them coming, your hard work is truly greatly appreciated! Cheers from Wyandotte Michigan!

[@maj8301]

Hey Taryl, tell Ronnie I wanna try out that there "Rub 'n Flush". I'll order two cases of the stuff. (Rest In Peace Joe.)

[@ryanthompson2893]

Sorry to hear about your bud Taryl. Cool of you to pay tribute to him.

[@canamforlife2275]

That's why I'm hear taryl for your great old man knowledge to help me DIY........thanks taryl your the best internet uncle

[@wcjcnc]

Good mechanic work is all about the small details and patience. Great video.

[@AK-ck7cy]

That's the problem when you buy parts anymore. There not like the originals. It's the same in vehicle's also. You just have to look closely at what you get. Great video. Sometimes it's better just to make your own gaskets if you can from the original that you take off. Just like the last video where thay didn't fit right it's can be problems and just hard to get together. But keep the videos coming I love them. You all do a great job in making them.

[@happyyardservice2914]

Have had the exact same problem. Had to make my own gaskets and now runs like a champ

[@gelsol]

Crazy, about go work on the carb for a GX340 on my generator! New to small engine repair, so this channel has been the best! Binge-watched the entire channel!

[@dancin4]

Great point on the importance on figuring out the root cause of the problem...Thx...Tecumseh carb vent overlooked a lot.

[@philliphall5198]

Yep

[@howardkoster4026]

I understand Taryl. I won't ask for help... I can relate to you now..It sunk in... I had the same problem when I was at work....I'm old, and I go into panic mode... You're a busy guy with a life and a business...... Keep on doing your videos..... You put a lot of information out here along with part numbers too.... Be well..

[@douglasengle2704]

Sorry for the loss of your friend Joe Williams. He certainly looked like he'd be around for a good time to come.

[@Doormaster77]

one of the old tricks to find a vacuum leak on engines is to spray carb cleaner around any seams in the manifold to find the leak. When the spray hits the leak area, the engine will pick up speed and run better. Then you pinpoint the leak. Good tip!

[@nospamheredude5838]

WOW, So pretty much the same thing that Taryl did numerous times during this video !

[@dhenschel4]

Nice work Taryl. One question would be what was causing the problem for the customer when it first started. Anyway, the air leak was probably coming from the bottom of the assembly as it took a while for the spray to keep the motor running when you were spraying on top.

[@charleshines1553]

DIY can be great BUT you must beware of bad parts and be ready to compare them. Taryl, you taught me to compare gaskets even if they are allegedly a compatible part. Maybe there was a packaging error and they put the wrong one in the package labeled with the correct part number. There is a number of things that could have gone wrong. I would make sure that I can return the parts when this happens. I am obviously not going to run out to the store just to return one gasket unless it was expensive, if it was just a couple dollars or something I would just put it out in the car with the receipt somewhere I can find it quick. That way I can return it if I go anywhere that is near the parts store. I would also have to send some pictures of the two gaskets to the manufacturer to let them know that there is something wrong and they need to look into it. They would be side by side, with the factory one labeled in the photo and then a separate one showing the mismatch.

[@ogalief]

This has got to be the best restoration KZbin channel I've ever seen

[@otoniel780]

Hi sir the videos is amazing thanks I have question my old Miller welder with motor Koehler 16 hp runs good start with tools runs good but when I weld the machine shake bud and spilled gas on air filter and stop maybe you have ideas I change the carburetor thanks

[@charger19691]

Very Sorry for your loss Taryl, family and friends. God bless.

[@timmygilbert1371]

You cheer me up even on a gloomy ass day Taryl . Thanks for all the laughs an videos .

[@charleshines1553]

He does do a good job of adding some humor to his lessons

[@mfcjr1]

Sorry for your loss Taryl. RIP Joe!

[@Bobby381666]

I have one of them in my shop for a year haing same troubles seeing this i am going to dive into it one more time. Thank you for teaching me one more thing. Big thank you from Bobby's mobile lawn mower repair in north ca

[@lottiecooper609]

Nice to see Dr Taryl back in the OR doing a little surgery. Sorry for your loss doctor.

[@dozerman53111]

Its hard to lose a good friend, I know. Hang in there brother......... Great video

[@fredmcmurray6308]

Condolences, with deepest sympathy as you remember you friend Joe

[@jamescriswell919]

Sorry to hear about your friend passing. Me and dad had the same problem with a harbor fright engine we put on a tiller. Now I will go back and check that spacer. It broke and I replaced it with one I got off ebay and it still doesn't run right. Thanks taryl.

[@nedg3740]

Does your shop replace rubber snowblower blades? Im in Lowell.

[@tbonky]

Thanks for sharing a snip of Joe with us. I’m sorry for your loss. Thanks for working to help us think for ourselves! Stay well.

[@brianpeterssr.4021]

Got a question. I have a echo pb620 back back blower. It died and wouldn't start. So I put a new carb, plug, fuel filter and fuel Ines on it. It started ran for about 15 minutes now it won't start? Thank you

[@mikecoffing8332]

Thanks Taryl. You are sooooo right. You gotta figure things out and not just throw parts at it!

[@steveperry2314]

Taryl, so sorry about your friend. I love watching your videos because I learn something new every time. I am guilty of using aftermarket carbs and have for years. In fact, I buy the aftermarket carbs direct from a middle man in China for our shop. Now the couple engines that never ran right, I have an idea what is wrong with them. I know what else to check....thank you for the good info.

[@michaelglynn2638]

Sad to hear of the loss of your friend. I just know you made him laugh. 👍 Great video too.

[@Quake81270]

My Condolences for the loss of your friend. Lets pray for a great rest of the year.

[@donmoore7785]

Great to see Jerkenstein on this snowy Sunday. Very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

[@fair2middlin]

Everybody needs a Joe, because no man is an island

[@holdenbreau7187]

I have a question for you, I already did the diagostics and the issue is the shut off valve sight glass on a kawasaki mini generator , I can't find a supplier locally who will sell me the sight glass and seal. Do you have these items? Thanks for the great video!! also sorry about your loss.

[@johnhamilton6873]

My condolences on your loss, Taryl. I always learn something new when I watch... Had a similar problem with a weed eater given to me: The little hole for the fuel diaphragm didn't line up because the carb had been swapped out. Kudos to using the Milwaukee ratchet driver! I recently bought one and it paid for itself the first time I used it... Love it!

[@Spinonemaster]

Sorry to here about the loss of you friend, nice tribute to Joe, he looks like he was a real character .... nice detective work on that bad fix Taryl .. sometimes those non OEM parts are just not worth the trouble ... same thing with cars, often the cheaper knock offs look like a good deal until they crap out the day after the warranty expires ... not to mention all the extra labor

[@mjlawnmowerservicing.2957]

Sorry for your loss taryl. I lost my uncle last Saturday he was 102 then my partner lost her uncle last Friday. Stay safe and keep up the great work. 👍

[@markrunyon5524]

Your video"s are the best!You show the length"s you have to go to to trouble shoot.I worked as a service tech for the biggest gas company in NJ._When I went on a service call for say,"No heat".First thing you did was pray the customer didn"t touch anything.When asked they"d lye to you,unless the wife was around to "Rat them out"and never assume because a part is "new",that it"s good!-New stands for-"Never,Ever,Worked!!

[@MACLADILLY]

Thankyou! Really useful video. I have a Chinese copy Honda engine that has similar problems..

[@rickie5150]

Good friends are so hard to find... sorry Taryl and family. At least Joe got some good laughs hanging with you Taryl... He sure looked happy !!!

[@robertforster9736]

Great detective work. As a small engine repair shop, I find that there is a lot of unbillable hours on some equipment. Just hate to be beat. Love your videos from Manitoba Canada. Great teacher and alot of common sense. Thanks

[@jessemurray1757]

ok so if you put the original carb and spacer back on......why did it stop running in the first place? Bad gas? Did you clean the carb or something?

[@davidgibbings6085]

Sorry to hear you’re friend passing taryl , I’m sure you had fun times together, treasure those memory’s for ever , bless you sir , love your videos 👍

[@vickilund7206]

Sorry about your friend ...I know you will think of him often. And smile about the good times.

[@Warpedsmac]

Similar story with aftermarket Carbitrators for Tecumseh Vertical engine TVS90....purchased and found the fuel intake fitting on the carbitrator hit against the cylinder block and would not bolt into correct position with the intake manifold pipe. Finally found one which matched. Surely a case of jumping over dollars to pick up pennies Taryl.!!!! Cheers from sunny Australia mate...love your Aussie accent!!!!!

[@cliffpalermo]

I developed a habit long ago of always observing the parts I'm replacing by comparison of the original as this stuff occurs with ANYTHING that is MFG and aftermarket. It's a simple lesson that is learned the hard way hopefully only once.

[@harveysmidlap]

Same thing happened to me. I ordered a set of head gaskets from B&S for my B&S opposed 16hp twin. One was correct the other one was for an eight horse.

[@lawnmowerdude]

Thanks for the tip on those rubber blades.

[@Barbaratio]

I remember I had a GX390 that would do the same thing. The previous owner took it somewhere and had them work on it. Ended up being that they forgot a gasket between the isolator block. Pretty sure the one you had put on was for a GX390 as well as that gasket.

[@nightriderrv1139]

Sorry for your loss Taryl he looked to be a good friend and a funny guy, you'll see him again up above.

[@Trail-of-dead]

En-gin Re-dooz-er!!! Haaa that should have been in the monthly test series.

[@bigpardner]

So, the original problem was gummed up carburetor? Since you ended up using it (I think) what did you do to it?

[@outlaw6849]

Sorry for your loss! Looks like you two had a great Bro Love for each other.

[@andrewnorris1514]

Ronnie Always Delivers

[@AlexDiaz-wx3ng]

Taryl. I had the same problem with the same engine on a generator. the carb. The holes were bigger than the original. The insulator plate was also bigger. so, I made me new gaskets for it. made one of aluminum and two of that paper gaskets. placed it on both sides of the aluminum one. it covered the intake whole perfectly. tightened it up and it's been working ever since. The reason for the aluminum was to give the gaskets support for if not the suction from the piston in and out, flapping would have destroyed them. The metal worked as a Sheild if that makes any sense. but it worked. runs great. customer has not brought back. The gasket on both sides. its metal it won't seal so on both sides it sealed.

[@ronaldritchie5189]

Hey taryl I got a after market carb for a 14 1/2 hp briggs it starts an takes gas good but it back fires through the carb at idea the old one didn't do that what's the problem with it its new

[@trickydicky274]

What a channel!! Not only very informative, but soooo funny. Keep up the good work.👍

[@reynaldoroman9960]

Hi Taryl... i just got a question.. i got a Generac 30Hp 992cc engine for a gokart project and i want to know if i could use some predator engine 670 internal parts. I mean the connecting rods, push rods and valves components on my heads? I know you ain't a gokart man but no one known engines like you and thanks

[@SCRAMBLER390]

Speaking of the fuel line, I 've also seen a small "flap" of the ID rubber intermittently block fuel flow to the Carb, usually from using vacuum in stead of fuel line.

[@bluegrallis]

If Mustie1 ever gets Merchandise and has a coffee cup with his logo on it you NEED one for catching the gas when you check for fuel flow 🤣

[@themowerman]

Good one mate.. bloody gaskets.. and cheap parts.. well-done mate

[@effenfish661]

i always appreciate getting part numbers here. well, not always. i thought i knew better and bought the wrong part. used your part number and got it right the second time.

[@chainsawchips]

Glad(well not real glad) you run into the same frustration we do workin on stuff. RIP Joe.

[@jimg8218]

Which video does taryl adjust valve lash on krawler courage ? And what gap does he use for intake and exhaust ? THANKS

[@connorssmallengines6663]

0.005 intake and 0.006 to 0.008 exhaust

[@jimg8218]

@@connorssmallengines6663 THANK YOU !! :)

[@kenmartinez3517]

Little dirt in the fuel line just blew it away. Bonnie & Clyde.

[@johnrichard9946]

Sorry for the loss of your friend Joe, Taryl

[@philliphall5198]

Could you use a flat file to check it on both sides ???

[@dirtfootracing8788]

Sorry to hear about your friends passing...........Always give those online parts a real close look before installing.

[@MrClipper500]

My condolences on the passing of your friend. Sixty-Three is far too young in this day and age. Great videos. Keep them coming.

[@ronsena8595]

Hey Taryl all your videos are good no matter how much I watch them I always learn something different keep up the good work.

[@sheribau1018]

Taryl, my deepest condolences for your friend Joe. At least he was able to spend time with his best friend. 😢