Homelite Blower HB290V 25cc revived with new fuel line, primer bulb and cleaning

[@SteveThomas39]

Thanks! I’m not familiar (yet) with small engine repair, and your video perfectly addressed the problems I have.

[@metalwooddesign]

Glad to hear it, thanks for sharing! I very much appreciate the comment!!

[@dmize1998]

Thanks for the video. I have the original HB290 ( no V) and have owned it since new. Your vid helped me do a repair today in 90 minutes. It had split a return line recently and has only had the plug replaced once in the 3 decades. I bought a fuel line kit w/ primer bulbs , filters & check valves on web plus spark plug with air filter local. I found the correct size hose so I didn't have to remove the tank and hog out the hole. Carb cleaning was quick and easy with some parts store spray I had from working on cars. Just sprayed the throttle plate and up through the fuel inlet. After the quick repairs and before installing the side cover I used some of the Awesome Orange cleaner and a cheap toothbrush to clean in and about the plastic housing then gave it a blast with the water hose. Its ready for another 29 yrs or until it needs a piston and ring. Started second pull after the new primer bulb had gotten most of the bubbles out of it.

[@metalwooddesign]

That's a great story! Thanks for sharing !!

[@markyoungsmagic]

Very detailed. I also laughed so hard when you were putting the primer bulb back on and there's a little "pop" sound then the screws appear out of nowhere. I watched it several times and laughted each time. Almost like a magic show thrown in by the teacher to keep your attention. I really appreciate you taking the time to make the video, it's very informative!

[@metalwooddesign]

It's always great to hear from someone that finds these useful! Thanks again!!

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thank you great video. I have the same homelite little newer but I try to use the old fuel filter like a dummy. I forgot which line goes to the carburetor thank you cleared it up for me. this will be my third time taking it apart but it's great machine had it for 20 years!

[@metalwooddesign]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate that!!

[@jamesturgeon3639]

U must me a Goddamn mexican saying mechine

[@m.angeloz9080]

Fixed my homelite 2 fuel lines and pump luckily carb was ok. Broken choke lever but works and won't dance around like yours though bummer

[@jamesthompson103]

Worked on mine today new fuel lines purge bulb it doesn’t start guess work on it another day with arthritis in my hands can only do so much oh well the homelite looks like well build blower

[@m.angeloz9080]

Oh Lord I was working on mine for over 4hrs and researching. Went to basics what I missed and wow now mine works. Don't give up sir we'll get it 👍

[@CREEKWOOD100]

EXCELLENT VIDEO FOR DIY/ THANKS!

[@metalwooddesign]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video !!

[@tysonernst9657]

Judging from that last scene look like you had it turned up past the idle cicuit......still not idling right ....I have one and it idles down to a purrr

[@kcthong1]

Great job and a very clear video. May I know where can I get the primer bulb? Thanks.

[@metalwooddesign]

They came from the local lumberyard/home center. Home centers, hardware stores and farm stores that sell that type off equipment will typically have some parts like that. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!

[@fuguf1sh]

I got mine from Home Depot. They had them in stock.

[@markyoungsmagic]

Great job, thanks so much!

[@metalwooddesign]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate that !!

[@mrsemifixit]

What’s the best way to clean off the exterior of the carb and everything else before disassembly, with brake cleaner or a degreaser detergent with some water?

[@metalwooddesign]

Compressed air (cheapest thing I’ve got ) for the big junks of gunk being careful I don’t blow away something that shouldn’t be. After that brake cleaner and a brush is the best to clear away years of oil and the other baked on gunk. You can hit any spot with that tube on the spray can. It’s a solvent so it needs to stay off your skin and out of your lungs. Once the engine is open I only use carb cleaner on the inside since brake cleaner is particularly nasty when it burns. Thanks for the comment ! Have fun fixing !!

[@TheTruth4313]

Homelite... "Whisper Quiet Performance"

[@js_1995x]

The tube should point up

[@TylerHankss]

Where did you get the new tubing for fuel lines!

[@metalwooddesign]

The fuel tubing came from the local hardware store. Most places that have a good selection of outdoor power equipment will have some replacement parts, lines, filters, bulbs. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!

[@vernaledwards6275]

My Home lite blower will not start. I tested my spark plug, and it has a spark, but it still will not spark. I then replace the carburetor and fuel line, but it will not start.

[@m.angeloz9080]

Me dealing with fuel lines, like he says or others, could be the lines - route is wrong. Now I know from tank straight to carburetor, then to bulb, to tank as release. Videos show how to determine the outlets of pump and carburetor

[@craigmahan5185]

Nicely done sir. Very clear and concise. Kinda like "Fuel line fixes for idiots"

[@metalwooddesign]

Thanks for the comment!! It's always lots of fun to keep that old stuff running.

[@craigmahan5185]

@@metalwooddesign Being a Old Fart, that's all I know.. there was a time when people took pride in the fact that they could/would fix their stuff. Now everything is throw away. And look how that's working out for us...

[@terryroemer361]

You have two ground wires. One is on the Crankcase cover and the other on the lower handle/stand. Which one goes to the ignition module and where is the other one connected to? Thanks -TGR

[@metalwooddesign]

The ignition cutoff switch is in the top handle. The ground wire you mention is a single wire that bonds the stand to the crankcase. There's a good view of this at 9:36. Thanks for for checking out the vid!

[@danielsosa3625]

Does the black return line have anything attached to it? or does it just go directly in the hole with nothing on it

[@metalwooddesign]

Just into the hole.

[@danielsosa3625]

@@metalwooddesign I have a similar model. Has spark, compression, New lines and I did dunk the carb into a ultrasonic c!eaner. When trying to start , it does sound like it wants to start but won't stay running. Plug smells of gas though isn't completely soaked in fuel. Any thoughts? Blower has been bugging me.

[@metalwooddesign]

Maybe a new clunk if you didn't change it out with the new line. The carb mixture on this one is a little finicky to get just right to start, run and idle consistently.

[@POOKIE5592]

Are they supposed to idle at 6700 rpm?

[@johnaldrich2074]

6700 rpm would almost be wide open, 2500 to 3000 is my preferred rpm for 2 stroke blowers chainsaws and weedeaters

[@POOKIE5592]

@@johnaldrich2074 Did you see that thing running at the end?