Fixing a Weedeater Brand Leaf Blower

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Thanks for watching. This leaf blower was a free gift from a friend and now I know why. It doesn't work so we have to diagnose the problem and fix it. The bigger question though is how much money can I save if I try and fix it myself and is it worth it?

[@PilotViewProductions]

It's the ultimate flattery, but I actually changed the way I do my video intros because of you. It takes a lot to move me off of 'zero', but I found the way you do your introductions so appealing, I felt the need to change. Excellent talent.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow thanks, I appreciate that.

[@andybecker2693]

I’m glad that you now have an accurate compression tool. I’ve always heard anything under 100psi on a 2 cycle is bad but I like 120 or better myself.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

So far I've seen 115 psi still start an machine. I do wonder what the minimum is for it to start and run.

[@TejasToolMan]

Tuned one of these up for my neighbor now I hope to find one at the curb! LOL

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice work

[@johnabalos1455]

I have the same blower for ten years,replaced original carb with a China one after three years,runs good,now I only use premix in the can runs great!!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice work!

[@dwaynecollins4974]

My dad used to say learn something new everyday if you can and I sure did today! I would stop and see if I could get it to running condition even if I didn't need it 🙂

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

those are some words to live by. Yes I would stop if only to at least look at it.

[@alexandercosta1777]

I didn’t know you had two KZbin channels

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes they were supposed to be different but ended up the same

[@mrmerhtin3625]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I remember seeing the videos and thinking "I thought I subbed already what gives?" any future plans for the different channels?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@mrmerhtin3625 The only thing I could come up with is the behind the scenes to my other channel. I do a lot of prep and set up work but the post production is where all the hours show up. or maybe some bonus scenes Not really sure just yet.

[@colesteffens5402]

I would absolutely grab it. Any money is good money

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Words to live by

[@massimoterenzi5056]

Of course I would pick it up, I would try to get it running pretty much exactly how you did it. Its not very expensive to get going. Anything more than that however I'd probably use it for parts. Once you get into replacing the coil or worn piston ring I don't think this brand would be worth the time and money. Just my opinion. Another helpful vid,thank you!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great points. thank you Massimo Terenzi

[@acem7749]

Best level of details i have found

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you

[@jonathankuhn7837]

Oooo looks like another great vid to watch!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

It took some time to tune but she works fine now

[@davidlyons7238]

Thanks I love that you say how long it takes and how much it costs. Thanks great video.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you David Lyons.

[@virginiagonzalez1138]

I would definitely give it a try.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Virginia Gonzalez

[@65csx83]

Good video. Frankly, I'm not sure I would consider that a repair as much as maintenance. You know going in equipment requires maintenance: filters, fuel lines, pull cords, etc. So yes, when I see power equipment discarded, I'm happy to give it a new home for someone who appreciates it; as do you.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Definitely, the blower will get a new home now that it's working

[@krismcdonald6538]

Guys like yourself give people the confidence to try. Thanks for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Kris McDonald

[@acem7749]

I had an issue with mine that was not carburetor related. It was a loose bolt hold the top of the enclosure with spark plug to the piston. You can see the bolt hole in the vent(can cut the plastic and tighten if you want to try) another hint its the issue is more of an oily residue on the lower part. I first replaced the carburetor with issues still then I decided to take it completely apart. Saw the gap and the loose bolt tighten it up She started up and kept on running.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

We used the featherlite trimmers for years. Had 2 and both were freebies that I put kits in the carbs and just ran one at a time then swapped when something happened to the running one. I had my Echo and Sweetie used the lite ones. Free is a really good price and about all their running was with ethanol gas BUT Stihl mix oil, usually silver bottle. Blessings

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

for small jobs they work great!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

RIGHT!@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE

[@PilotViewProductions]

Great job. You spend a lot of up close time on the carb adjustments

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I try. I got a lot flack for not showing what I do.

[@jwayne777]

**** Update *** Got it running! Will adjust carburetor Tomorrow! I'm so stoked!!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice work!

[@andybecker2693]

I will always stop if I see orange( Husky or Echo). If I see green or yellow it’s definitely a drive-by. I have fixed quite a few Stihl blowers where the screw(s) come loose and hit the flywheel.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes I've had sort the same thing before where they put the long screw into the trimmer and it was hitting the flywheel.

[@zacharypino3448]

I bought this exact one at the flea market yesterday for $5

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice!

[@tier3rd375]

I'd pick it up and try to fix it or use it for parts.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You and me both. Thanks for the comment

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would pick it up & take it home with me !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You and me both

[@smallengines1018]

Did you get a new compression tester cause it looks different then the old 1

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Oh yes I finally got a brand new tester. That other one was wrong most of the time.

[@aworkingmanspride2494]

I would pick it up

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Me too

[@alanlake5220]

Pick it up, no problem

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you and me both

[@BenSawyer72]

Hi im 13 and im trying to fix my trimmer it has nice spark good compression i rebuild the carb with new parts change fuel line fuel filter primer bulb work but its start only when i put gas in the carb what it could be

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

After I rebuild the carb and it still won't work to deliver fuel to the engine, I bite the bullet and buy a replacement carb.

[@Patrick4959]

i,d pick it up and get it going again no worries

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You and me both

[@hunter1953]

I always pick them up and if i get it running I will give it away because someone always needs one but if it wont start always good for parts

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice. I like the way you think.

[@bennyhanda2142]

Yes

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Benny Handa.

[@patrickboyd6486]

O Yes I would take it home to try and fix the other week had two near new mowers given to me. Both needed carby cleaning and one bent blade now both running fine People now days why fix it when you can buy a new one

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

So very true.. What will you do with the mowers?

[@patrickboyd6486]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Keep one for myself and the other for a friend

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@patrickboyd6486 nice.

[@IvanOchoa461]

I have a snowblower it's a 2-stroke snow blower and it leaks gas we change the bowl gasket and it still leaks gas what could be the problem

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Either the float bowl is bad or the needle and seat. Its best just to replace the carburetor.

[@cdos9186]

I've never seen 160 PSI on the compression reading! That is insane!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes I know right.

[@cdos9186]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Probably because your new compression tester is more accurate, where did you get it?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@cdos9186 when I first pulled it over I could tell that there was a lot of compression. I got it off of Amazon

[@cdos9186]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Does it seem pretty accurate? If you want can you send me the link to it because the one's I brought before were defective and that was twice so it would be nice to get one that will actually give a reading.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@cdos9186 I don't know if it will let me share the link but give me a second

[@Patrick4959]

i,d pick it up and get it working again etc.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I definitely know you would

[@paulburns3788]

What do you do with the machines after you fixed them

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

good question. I keep them to either continue working on them, sell them, or I give them away to people who ask for them.

[@jwayne777]

I would try to fix it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Saul Souza.

[@jwayne777]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE funny thing is I found an exact one missing a gas cap and the pull string handle. I'm planning on tearing it down this weekend. I'm hoping walbro has a metal spiral metering diaphragm for it. Those are actually great innovations💡 They have increased longevity versus traditional diaphragms that are destroyed by fuel in a short time. Check it out youtube " walbro spiral metering diaphragm "

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

for the price the, I'd rather go with the conventional rubber.

[@leeholzmann1023]

yeah straight in the boot...

[@jimamerica7419]

I would help out a neighbor or friend if they had the same brand unit. Otherwise, I would let this go if I saw it on a curb.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know how you feel. It's a neat little blower but sometimes it's not worth the time

[@20v552]

Ayo u got a cat? I saw it in the background at the start of the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

very good eye

[@heathwilson2572]

I have Husqvarna 125 B bought it brand new last year ran good last year I checked spark plug fuel lines and spark arrester not clogged everything’s good start up run for 5 - 8 minutes and quits do you have any idea what’s wrong with hand held leaf blower

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

did you happen to leave the fuel in the tank over the winter and does the fuel have ethanol in it? If so then your metering diaphragm might be damaged and letting you run at full throttle for more than 5 to 8 minutes. Other than that it could be your fuel cap isn't venting properly.

[@heathwilson2572]

I use 91 octane premium unleaded non ethanol gas in it

[@heathwilson2572]

Ok I’ll check the fuel cap I’ll see what happens I’ll let you know

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@heathwilson2572 did you empty the gas over the winter?

[@heathwilson2572]

Yes I did I could probably forget to run the gas to empty the carburetor so I’ll have to clean the carburetor or replace it

[@josephmeadows8521]

I have a bicycle engine that has 100 psi of compression, it has spark from the tip of the plug and fuel but it still won't start, it ran 6 months ago but can you help me too figure out why my bicycle engine won't start

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

well from what you've told me, I can only guess that it's flooded, otherwise the flywheel key is sheared

[@josephmeadows8521]

You might be right, is there anything else that could keep an engine from running🤔

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

sure in intake leak between the carb and the engine

[@LeeLeezy19]

important tip: you notice how its smoking alot out of the housing when the blowers off after it was at its high speed? very very important with these weed eater blowers the carb adjustment needs to be in the "slight rich settings" for the piston and cylinder to stay cool if its not adjusted that way the blower will just burn up very bad then locks up while running on high speed

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Official Low Leroy.

[@jameshedrick6839]

If it has a fuel line splice on the return line i will put it back on

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you James Hedrick

[@brianandrews7099]

As much as I like the Featherlite trimmers, I don’t care for the blowers. Even though they claim 150 mph, they feel low on air pressure to me and I don’t like using them. Other than the fun of trying to get it running again, I would otherwise leave one of these on the curb or plan to “rehome” it to someone else in need for a very basic blower after it is up and running.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes their blowers are the worst.

[@20v552]

The poulan ihg has can go 215 mph

[@jasonstricklin2602]

I mean I don't even work on equipment. Most of the time I just use it as is However, if I knew how to diagnose issues and had the tools and know how to fix things Id give my hands a crack at it. Not much of a gear head. I am good with my hands just not for all things I'm sure if I study Enough and pay attention to when people do things I'll get the hang of it no problem

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'll be the first to tell you, it's not that hard. I'm no genius, just curious how stuff works together. Thank you Jason Stricklin

[@manuelmaldonado4951]

do you know where can i find the tool that you have to take out the sparkplug?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

That tool came in stihl chainsaw kit but you could probably find it on Amazon.

[@manuelmaldonado4951]

do you know the name of it?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@manuelmaldonado4951 search for "chainsaw spark plug wrench"

[@manuelmaldonado4951]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you!!! and THANK YOU for taking the time to answer all of ours questions...keep making videos i realy like then a lot!!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@manuelmaldonado4951 no problem

[@charlesguess1276]

Pick up

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you and me both Charles Guess

[@Deus_Ex_Machina.]

Best advice is . . . don't buy this product. Don't even take it for free. It's a trap.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I've heard that a lot

[@acem7749]

I had an issue with mine that was not carburetor related. It was a loose bolt hold the top of the enclosure with spark plug to the piston. You can see the bolt hole in the vent(can cut the plastic and tighten if you want to try) another hint its the issue is more of an oily residue on the lower part. I first replaced the carburetor with issues still then I decided to take it completely apart. Saw the gap and the loose bolt tighten it up She started up and kept on running.