How to fix a burned up Husqvarna 150BT backpack blower/Turning Shop Trash into Treasure VLOG Repair

[@Chickanic]

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[@tedneitzel]

I've got so much 2 stroke equipment that people say needs a piston and cylinder. There's rarely a cylinder I can't clean up and use! Good score since parts were so cheap! Surprised the customer let it go when parts were cheap!

[@LeonardKaplan-z5i]

I burned up my Husqvarna Backpack blower 150BT with pure gas. I felt like a fool and had no one to blame but myself! Following your video I replaced the cylinder, piston, rings and all gaskets for about $80.00. It runs like a champ now! Just in time for Autumn leaves! Many thanks! Keep up the good work! Best regards, Len

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

When I moved to the city I gave my son my equipment. In the mix was my trusty old Sachs 120 chain saw. I won't mention the other equipment I gave him that ended up in the dump or that someone stole from his warehouse. The saw was not only run with straight gas but I discovered the carb needles were almost tightened up fully and in super lean. The piston was seized right in front of the port! Welded-in is more like it. Every time I walked into the garage I would heat the cylinder and try to beat the cylinder off with a rubber mallet. After weeks of this to finally got the cylinder off. I couldn't get the correct size piston or rings for it. I would use emery cloth and polish the piston until the rings would turn. Pulled the rings and used jewelers files to clean the ring grooves. Honed the cylinder then oiled and reassembled it. It has been cutting wood for 5 years now without any problem. The compression was just fine. I do run the gas mix a bit fat and the carb is also a bit fat. I bought the saw in 86 and back then it was over $500.00 so it was worth saving. I only cut a couple cords a year with it so it isn't worn out yet! Repairing it cost me nothing. The rings and piston I got for it were over size, a lot over size!!

[@zainabali9068]

I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. kzbin.infoUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.

[@hughmcclanahan2048]

I was raised by one of the best mechanics I ever met, worked in garages and kept my own machines running for years, now I am 70. I have heard them all and you are one of the best at teaching repairing equipment I have ever heard You take it for granted that your students are ignorant (which is not bad) not stupid(which is bad) love you and glad you are eecovering.

[@nicktease0687]

@Tommy Ealey so true. I was also raised similarly but had to teach myself a lot because my father was a drunk and preferred bouncing tools off my head than teaching me how to use or fix them. Luckily, I had a neighbor who was about 60 and saw I had a passion for learning how and why things work and he could fix literally anything laid before him. I never saw a tool or machine or appliance or any other device you could throw at him which he couldn't fix or find a new use for or part it out to use what's still good. I believe I may have absorbed MAYBE 50% of what he knew and I still have no need to take my things to anyone to fix them. Idk why people aren't learning from the previous generations like they used to. I'm afraid it's causing a helpless society of window lickers and coming generations will be extra screwed. I hope I'm wrong but so far I don't see any other possible outcome.

[@jdisdetermined]

"window lickers" lol

[@scottduncan7655]

I’ve found my favorite videos on KZbin. Love messing with small engines.

[@charlespennie631]

I wish I had even half of this ladies knowledge. Good job.

[@redmondjp]

I love this series! This is what true environmentalism looks like! Giving already-made equipment additional life, so somebody out there doesn't need to go buy a new one. Keep it up!

[@nicolasarkin]

Love this video. We accidentally ran out brand new 150bt on straight gas and took it apart using this video’s instructions. The piston was identically chewed up. $100 on amazon for the new piston, cylinder and gaskets and it’s running great! Need that T27 Torx bit. One of our screws were so stuck it needed vice grip pliers and cussing to get out. Thanks!🎉

[@tomnekuda3818]

I used to race Husqvarna dirt bikes in the 70's......truly quality metals in engine, frame, etc. Bought my first one as a lightly seized bike and got the rebuild parts from Husky. If the metals are anything like the old days, you've got a good piece of equipment on your hands. I put thousands of off-road miles on Husky's and never had a time that they didn't bring me home.

[@tallpaul8880]

As a mechanic, commercial construction worker, and professional musician. I would encourage you to ALWAYS use hearing protection when running engine’s particularly blowers. Tinnitus and hearing loss sucks! Love your channel. Thanks ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@tomtheplummer7322]

What 👂

[@fins59]

Pardon?

[@MrSkinnyn71]

I 2nd that. Tinnitus is no joke. It creeps up on you.

[@williambrown1031]

Well done! You make small engine repair look exceptionally easy. Thanks for taking time to record, upload and share your expertise.

[@davidoickle1778]

Agreed!

[@darrellepickering8433]

Around 30 years ago a customer brought in a blower that wouldn't start. Thinking it was flooded by the smell I pulled it a few times with on luck. When I did get to it a few days later I found the spark plug electrode pinched shut. Put in a new plug & after checking the fuel it ran. When the owner picked it up, I showed him the plug. Turned out he asked his son to use it & I guess the son didn't want to. I also remember a guy dropped off a new Stihl saw, case & all. The saw was new, never been ran till the owner's son borrowed it. It has mud all over it! I asked the owner the obvious. Saw was last year's Xmas gift. The son used it to installed an electronic dog fence. Did the deed good! Son wound up paying for a new bar, chain & sprocket, lol!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Thankyou guys so much for selling me this unit! It was cool to meet ya'll and see the shop. I may live 1.5 hour drive away but I look forward to doing more business with ya'll in the future! The machine is exactly as presented, now my foot just needs to heal. Very pleased!

[@mikesunken3486]

Yeah I'm wondering how long it's gonna last after reusing the wrist pin and bearings on a burnt up saw that was ran on straight gas. Pretty sure that's not the best idea.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@mikesunken3486 So far so good. If they built an entire engine out of wrist pin material they would last forever! It has many hours of trouble free operation since the rebuild. It is a blower, not a saw.

[@bobblenuts]

I SUBSCRIBED after watching two videos! Now I'm semi-binge watching your long list of videos. Your know what your doing & how to present it. I"M SO FRUSTRATED w/videos where they fixed something one time & got lucky the repair worked. Now they are suddenly experts! Recently watched unboxing & reviews for a specific power tool where 4 different channels misidentified a major tool part. If these experts had looked at photo on package label they would see how wrong they were. 🤣 Enough of my BS. Love your videos Thank You. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@danielsirman8865]

so glad you are feeling better. i have to say that for most men, women like you are at a premium. you are the coolest chick on youtube.

[@-o-The-Duke-o-]

My best thought , in fact used this last weekend..... I needed Mixed Gas for my weed eater... went to my 2 gal mixed gas can but wasn't sure if I had added 2 cycle oil to it last time I filled it. So I decided to add another lil bottle of oil to it. Been happily weed eating all week and nothing blew up. Can't say the same for the poor fella giving you his blower. Thank you for this walk through. As someone with a farm, I'm sure happy to have found your channel. To be honest, most times I see a pretty lady talking about things along these lines..... well lets just say their channel is just surviving by looks and a bit of ingenuity. You have however become a wonderful resource of real, need to know knowledge. The fact that you are easy on the eyes just makes its all the better. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us all and saving us the hassle and expense of ruined equipment. I appreciate you.

[@jeffjohnsisland5551]

15:56 I see a very nice car, a 1968 or newer cougar. Not an 67 XR7, but still... My first car was a 67 Cougar XR7, 4 speed, 289. I would love to have it for a daily driver these days. Well, with A/C which mine didn't have. MPG wasn't the best, maybe 15. Shoulder belts and air bags would be nice. And it helped me earn my first (of two) speeding ticket, 45 in a 25, cost me $63. Maybe it's good I haven't had one all these years, the clutch was so stiff, I bet I would have needed a knee replacement by now. Nice work on the blower, Chickanic. I was surprised at how easy the cylinder went back on the piston. Great saving the blower!

[@Krankie_V]

That's the one thing that's awesome about 2 cycle engines. They are so Incredibly simple, that even after being fried with no oil, it only takes a few parts to make it good as new. That's not so much the case with 4 cycle engines. The valvetrain just throws so many more moving parts into the mix!

[@terrymccorkle1674]

Glad you are better. All our neighbors are having it

[@danieldominguez7146]

Nice to see your back.. I really enjoyed the Husq video. Can’t wait till the next one. Welcome Back again

[@darrellepickering8433]

Somewhat different deal but many years ago I got in a trimmer that wouldn't start. Told the customer to wait a minute & I'd check it out. Checked the usual things & brought it back with a spark plug with the electrode bent. When I showed the guy what I found, he was hot! His son was to do the lawn & knew just enough to do that & tell the old man it wouldn't start. I charged him for a new spark plug but no labor. Would've liked to have heard the talk he had with his son tho, lol!

[@jsee2385]

That HISSING was neat! It came from the carb because when the unit was last shut off the piston was on the down stroke putting pressure on the diaphragm closing the fuel pick up line to the tank. The tank was full enough the lines were submerged. Then sitting in a cold then hot garage(maybe barometric pressure change) cause vacume in the tank. Once you released the seal the carb the diaphragm pressure equalized opening up that circuit in the carb letting the air rush into the tank. Neat

[@johnblood3731]

There arevery few women i like to listen to. You are so knowledgeable thanks

[@JLange642]

I have a 130BT I got 7 years ago- best piece of equipment I ever bought. Always starts easily-runs like a champ all day when blowing a forest of leaves, and never lets me down! Great video, glad you are on the rebound!

[@waylonlegend4603]

Fixing one right now. Brand new unit. Owner used straight gas.

[@jerryclark5725]

When I was 15 many decades ago, I replaced the piston and jug in my used XL12. The shop tech showed to put the piston on top of a light bulb to expand the piston for reinserting the wrist pin.

[@lawrenceguajardo9270]

One thing about it you know your stuff I've been watching you pretty good at what you do

[@Geremy581]

I’m so glad that you’re feeling better I’m sorry for the down time I appreciate you

[@jesterr7133]

The curve needle nose pliers have to be the best tool ever invented. They are seriously my favorite tool

[@TheInvisibleGiant6313]

Just wanted to say I'm really loving your channel and learning a lot. I discovered your channel last night just surfing KZbin and I'm thrilled that I found your channel so that I can learn more about my small engine equipment.

[@michaelbowers6368]

That's a smart lady, most ppl would junk it but she fixed it

[@B4TS1]

A good example of why a 2 cycle should be warmed up. Running full throttle at start causes the exhaust side of the piston to expand faster than cylinder. Good by clearance. The intake side is cooler from fuel flow and less expansion.

[@chrisatc627]

It also happens from cold seizure too like clock watcher said

[@cravenmoorehead5636]

@@danthompson5797 yes but it will. It's not cold like winter time cold. It's cold like room temperature compared to 400 degree operating head temp or hotter.

[@cravenmoorehead5636]

Everyone puts oil in the gas. Especially a 2 cycle. ;)

[@alxrilli]

Not good oil, old mixture, or pure gasoline ...

[@Michaelsmith98453]

If you let a 2 stroke engine to warm up for i guess 2 minutes the exhaust with start to be covered in the oil then it would get clogged

[@keithcarter9396]

I love your work, good mechanical skills, and great presentation. Well done.

[@pauldavidson4181]

Enjoying watching your process of getting it back running again. Keep up the great work!!

[@YankeeDave-n1b]

you're too good - thank you for some real quality teaching and honest work -

[@pawsnazzy01]

I have the same blower, bought it off craigslist for 75 bucks. It has a broken pistol grip but it my have 1/2 a roll of duct tape holding it to the hose. Might fix it someday or I might list it back on line of $75.00. Have been using it that way for 2 1/2 years and it works great.

[@jamesshinn2786]

Bre, another great video showcasing your skills and ability. You are certainly correct about the predictability of the "it wasn't my fault" people factor. I see it frequently also. It makes complex or simple diagnostics, and helping customers, more difficult than it has to be. This example showcases how fuel mistakes effect failure. Evidently mixing 2C fuel is to difficult for some, they should hire their work done or use premix. Thanks for the excelent upper rebuild tutorial.

[@williampennington5307]

I just bought one just like it use looked brand new for $175.00 love it so far all ways been a Husqvarna an sthil fan

[@rickgoodman1900]

I’m sorry to hear you have been sick. But glad you are feeling better

[@alanb1171]

Love the way you say Husqvarna like its spelt Hoosqvarna!

[@christopherstokes616]

Glad your feeling better

[@rogerabutcher8479]

Great job with the diagnosis and repair, I definitely learned a lot watching this vid. Glad your feeling better after that ol’ OmniCrom flooded out your carburetor. I know exactly how you felt. Stay healthy Bre.

[@djosephantonio]

Just found 1 of these, and this is exactly the problem. Parts are on order, and the bad boy will be up and running by Friday ❤

[@SuperPaulbunyan]

Good save. Glad your feeling better!

[@joegustin7158]

Glad Your Feeling Better Great Job On Blower

[@johnnybolen5701]

I love watching your videos, but I would have put a rag under the cylinder before I pulled it all the way off to keep trash or a piece of broken ring from falling down in the crankcase.. I also would have to put a rag under the cylinder to put my risk pin creepers in.But you got it running and that's what counts. That was my two cents worth. Thanks again for your videos, I love them.

[@larkinoo]

Hey, wishing you wellness and a return of your vivaciousness mama !

[@delseckora5327]

I generally will run a unit, after piston and cylinder replacement, for a couple of minutes at idle to allow the new rings to find a happy place in the new cylinder. That's a leftover from rebuilding automotive engines.

[@chasewebber4316]

No criticism here just some info. You mentioned automotive engines. Letting any new rebuilt flat tappet camshaft engine at idle upon first fire will eat the cam lobes. You have to bring engine rpm up to sling oil over it via crank counter weights. Also varying rpms will help prevent cylinder glazing.

[@independentthinker8930]

The old boat engines I raced had uncaged bearings, they were a pain! Grease is your friend. Working on the bank, I ysed hose clamps to squeeze a set if rings, once the where in I unscrewed the clamps and removed. "Race what ya bring to the track!" 🤣

[@carllinnington]

Awesome video, thanks! Just saved me about $300, after my wife filled our 150BT with straight gas...

[@silvergrizzly316]

My Husqvarna blower is exact to that one, got it back in 2009 and it still cranks up on 2nd pull!!! My Husqvarna weedeater same year, just had put a new air filter in it, kept it cleaned and they last. It runs like a new one also. LOVE MY HUSQVARNAS!!!

[@sugizotakuro]

for an amateur or first timer engine builder, stuffed inside of the engine with a rag would make you escape a headache if the bearing retainer or something just get inside of the engine with or without you knowing it. she's an expert, she just flick his finger and the retainer will comes out automatically. :)

[@alexwesley9863]

Bless your heart. I have dialysis with that crap can not stop sneezing.

[@waylonlegend4603]

I recommend placing a towel in the crank case to prevent things from falling in.

[@lonniehensley661]

I LOVE YOUR SHOW, HOW DID YOU GET DOING THE BUSINESS YOU DO? JUST WONDERING , TAKE COURSE , NATURALLY LEARNED ??? it's great all the things you can do !

[@jamescissell1155]

I recently purchased one of those endoscopes/borescope/proctoscopes off the internet. Plugs right into my cell phone. About $30 for the 16' length. I may need to send it down one of my sink drains soon. Works great for inspecting parts of engines where the sun don't shine. I can send stills or video to a customer. I used it to inspect the cylinder wall a used engine that I was about to purchase for a rider mower project.

[@pmaddox]

Wow! I wish I was this skilled...but I'm not..thank you for showing how to fix this...getting the same one today...

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Good to see you back in action Bre.

[@jimbrewer2893]

Glad you're feeling better.

[@ENDERTON2000]

My daughter decided to do lawn service after she graduated high school to make money for college. Since dad was going to be the main sponsor and head mechanic, I made a decision that I have stuck with even to today (this lawn care endeavor was in the summer of 2008). I threw away all my gas cans except for one, and it gets gas (non-ethanol premium), 2 cycle mix, and 1/4 to 1/2 ounce of Stay-bil and Berryman B12 (or seafoam) additives. I figured one can would prevent mistakes like straight gassing 2 cycle equipment, and I was right, doesn't hurt the lawnmower, I've never had to change a plug yet, nor have I had to rebuild any of my carburetors. It's been more than 12 years, and I KNOW (I work in the industry) that father time will eventually take out my diaphrams, but I have 5 sawsm 2 push mowers, 2 trimmers, 1 rider, a blower, 2 mantis style tillers, and a partridge in a pear tree that I use regularly, and with my fuel blend, which goes in EVERY gallon of gas I buy, has worked marvelously. As a side note, from 8/2020 through 5/2021 I was undergoing cancer treatments and didn't use my saws at all. Still had gas in them this summer when I finally got back in the hills, and ALL STARTED and ran good on 4 pulls at the most! Didn't even dump the old fuel. As a second side note, through this covid pandemic period AND doing the cancer treatments, I NEVER MISSED A DAY OF WORK, EXCEPT TREATMENT DAYS. I actually made $2500 MORE over that period than the previous year

[@robertmailhos8159]

Glad to see you are doing well and you are back on KZbin young lady 💐

[@tomycodd]

Great video! Putting threadlock on the cylinder bolts great idea.

[@richardcranium5839]

red was a little overkill. blue would have been better. but if youre not taking it back apart ever it really doesnt matter

[@ioanardelean1936]

That's why she just used a little drop, not sunken the bolt in the bottle... 😁

[@rachaelsandacz3540]

I work at a feed store that has a small engines department. We have mechanics who work on them and a counter where we look up parts and order them and everything. I was recently transferred to that counter and the lady who runs it hurt her back after 2 days of training me. I've been running it by myself with very little training for over a month now. These videos have been insanely helpful! Even though I don't work on the chainsaws, mowers, etc. myself, knowing how everything works and what parts go where has helped me be able to look up diagrams and part numbers so much easier! I didn't have a clue at first! Thank you so much for explaining everything the way you do! I've even tried following along by taking a part you are talking about, finding it in our system, and seeing if it's something we have or if I should order it. It's even been fun for me!

[@tedconder9254]

Very informative and thorough, Great video Thanks.🙂

[@joemcintyre2090]

Your awesome! I'm glad there are ladies like you out there. Now I just need to find one.

[@cliffright1142]

I really like your site and the way you walk one thru the process. I’m gonna look for your carb tune up on that same leaf blower. Mine has been a little loagy and can’t wait to see how you save me yet again.

[@catlady8324]

Most people would put worn out items like that on Craig’s List. That’s why new often ends up being cheaper.

[@kennethconnelly7008]

I worked as a small engine repair. I'm retired but it good to see the changes. I've had a customer bring in a 2cycle engine locked up. He said he put 2 cycle fuel in it. What I discovered was straight gas in carb. Got to be careful . Would not warrenty it. I've seen it all . But it good to see videos on it . Thanks

[@jeffmonroe9766]

Another great video from the Queen of small engines. She made that look really easy---that's what pros do!!!

[@David-if2jz]

This is exactly what I did to my blower, ran it without oil, I just forgot because I only use this thing once or twice a year and I got in a hurry. But since watching this video, I know how to trouble shoot it and fix it. Thanks!!!

[@RogerCooley]

Very well done. Thank you. Excellent presentation and tutorial video. You saved me a lot of money on my brand-new blower. I have 2 gas tanks, one with oil for my blower and one for my other equipment. I used the wrong gas tank to refill my blower and burned it. Thank you again.

[@robcole332]

Another great video. Thanks. Glad your feeling better and back on

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

Very good detail you do good work I've done this kind of work for 40 years goodshow.

[@N4HHE]

Pins in the piston ring grooves keep the ends of the rings from catching on intake/exhaust ports. The pins do not cross the cylinder ports.

[@theWichd]

Thanks. Good point

[@joeortiz3455]

Glad you are back on your wheels!$ 250.00 bux will definitely make you feel better ! Thank you for the lesson !

[@ktcarroll4723]

I bought a used Stihl 400 blower with a bad piston/rings . I got a new head piston crank and bearings and gasket set and now I got a blower that runs great for about $200

[@mcburcke]

You are a rare bird, indeed! I've been an OPE mechanic for a long time, and you are the only lady-type person I've ever seen working on this stuff...press on, sister!

[@jeffsomers28]

Ouch! I'd love to be a fly on the wall when he got home. Thanks for your videos. I have the exact machine for 4 years now with no problems other than a fouled plug. I ONLY use the Husqvarna 2 cycle oil in all my machines. Keep on wrenching....!

[@thomasperina2990]

Hello terrific lady welcome back 🙏!!!! I'm glad that you are feeling better. The most important thing is that my best wishes to you & your hubby ❤️, TMP from N.J.

[@lucasbergfors9446]

I suggest using a honing tool to get rid of the scratches inside the cylinder they have been really helpful getting the cylinders on our norlett mower and husqvarna 252rx trimmer it's just beautiful looking 😊

[@javieribarra1217]

really appreciate how she explains it well

[@berniestewart1738]

I still have the same model blower from 2015. I have only put true fuel in it and used it for the side hustle lawn care business and has paid for itself several times. Same spark plug and occasional cleaning of the air filter. For nearly ten years old and used for more than residential use it’s a solid unit.

[@jeromeelston1092]

Wow great job. I always learn so much watching your Channel. Thank you..

[@bladewiper]

Great video. Glad you're better. I do enjoy these trash to treasure videos.

[@brucebratschi4300]

You do such a superb job on editing and I even like that Cougar in the background.

[@rickthelian2215]

Great to see toy again, hope your fully recovered soon.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Scored piston, worn piston, little ball of slag. Happy blower, warm blower, purr, purr, purr. Nice save on that Hooskvarna! Glad you are feeling better. Cheers!

[@JLange642]

Sheldon would be very pleased!!!! TBBT rules!

[@jimalspach8528]

You do inspire your viewers with self confidence! Thanks

[@arniewingco3561]

Nice score Bre. Were you a teacher or instructor in a past life? Your demos, instruction and advice is 'so on point'. Well done

[@rabesbird]

I got this exact blower from a guy for $70. And of course there were vague details aside from it “doesn’t run.” Had this same issue although I could see the carnage on the carb side as well in my case. My total parts purchase was about $70-80 even without discount agreements. So I still ended up with a good blower for fairly cheap. Good video!

[@mjb12141963]

I got a Husqvarna leaf blower last fall. Just having a leaf blower is a game changer. It's not the best in class but it does the job as long as I remember to reset the kill switch.

[@magnuslindvall]

Great pronunciation of Husqvarna! //The swede

[@williamnewsome5169]

Where have you been all my life - you rock girl!!!??? Enjoyed your video and its treasure trove of great info. I love your presentation style, clarity of delivery, content and easy to understand instructions. You should have your own TV show on the outdoor network - fantastic job! William

[@tinkerinbruce6560]

I always dump the gas out of the carburetor on a sheet of white paper. It’s a paper dries completely clear it’s been run definitely for sure with your gas if it has an old film on it then it’s had mix. I’ll catch them every time!

[@patbradley916]

Glad your feeling better.

[@dujeamizic3588]

Well done!This is what i like to see!Original parts and i like it

[@RTD1947]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!! You are the best and the channel is a KEEPER!!!

[@BY504A]

Loved your diagnosis and repair, and the '68 Mercury Cougar at the end.

[@jims146]

Glad to see I wasn't the only one to notice that too. I have a 1967.

[@Chickanic]

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[@conmanumber1]

That is what we called "Rooted!" here in New Zealand. Another term is "Shagged!". That's common with non warming up too. I always allow 3 minutes warm up then gradually work up to temperature and idle down 2 minutes to cool n shut down. I cringe at mates who start saws when on weekend working bee's them instantly full work mode.