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

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@Chickanic]

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[@user-ve9je3ho9f]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@lawrenceguajardo9270]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@nicktease8750]

@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@scottduncan7655]

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

[@jiminsav]

Man, what a Cougar..i mean the car at the end you pervs

[@danieldominguez7146]

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

[@williambrown1031]

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

[@davidoickle1778]

Agreed!

[@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. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@terrymccorkle1674]

Glad you are better. All our neighbors are having it

[@tedconder9254]

Very informative and thorough, Great video Thanks.🙂

[@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!

[@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.

[@charlespennie631]

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

[@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.

[@johnmc.8736]

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.

[@alanb1171]

Love the way you say Husqvarna like its spelt Hoosqvarna!

[@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.

[@keithcarter9396]

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

[@MrPabco]

Glad you’re feeling better. Boy, you earned your keep today, sweet recovery. At $200 someone’s going to still get a sweet deal. Thanks for another great video.

[@pauldavidson4181]

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

[@robertmailhos8159]

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

[@RTD1947]

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

[@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.

[@jimalspach8528]

You do inspire your viewers with self confidence! Thanks

[@lonhoschar1943]

Glad to see you're on the mend!! I find your videos very informative!! You go into more detail than a lot of others and always have good honest advise!! THANK YOU!!!

[@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

[@dujeamizic3588]

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

[@AaronTheViking250]

Glad too hear you're feeling little better 👍and seeing you back doing what u do best.

[@Maurice1151]

Sorry to hear you were unwell. Glad you're getting back into it! Do take care. Enjoy your posts.

[@jonnno100]

Very clear and concise explanation, I like your video style, thanks.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Good to see you back!! We’ve missed you!

[@dudekanic]

We’re going to be in Dallas next month

[@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!

[@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...

[@jimbrewer2893]

Glad you're feeling better.

[@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

[@johnblood3731]

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

[@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.

[@6rowlettes]

Thanks so much for the video Chickanic. Your videos are always very explanatory and easy to follow. I also appreciate how you share the tool size you're using when removing bolts and nuts. You're my new small engine bff.

[@SuperPaulbunyan]

Good save. Glad your feeling better!

[@robcole332]

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

[@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.

[@michaelbowers6368]

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

[@carllinnington]

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

[@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.

[@richmaier5130]

Very nice job in fixing the leaf blower.

[@catchacow1927]

Great fix and great work! Glad you are feeling better 👍🏻

[@mc2whls]

Glad to hear that you're feeling better, Bree. Nice work on the Husquvarna Backpack Blower! Have a great weekend, my friend!

[@joegustin7158]

Glad Your Feeling Better Great Job On Blower

[@-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.

[@bladewiper]

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

[@jeromeelston1092]

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

[@oceanheadted]

Good to see you are back, that blower is minty, apart from the cylinder!

[@user-nw4ey6nx5x]

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

[@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

[@jeffmonroe9766]

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

[@javieribarra1217]

really appreciate how she explains it well

[@ElmhorstJ]

So glad to see you are doing better. yes i get them in like that once in a while ,fix and sell good job!!!!

[@rickthelian2215]

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

[@jesterr7133]

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

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Glad you are feeling better! Love the blower, I have one almost exactly like it and it's outlived 2 John Deere riding mowers and still starts first pull every spring.

[@johnfilce9236]

This gives me confidence to attempt a rebuild should I need to. Thanks!

[@patbradley916]

Glad your feeling better.

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

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

[@gerrymaitland9799]

Awesome job! Glad you're feeling better...

[@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.

[@christopherstokes616]

Glad your feeling better

[@anthonyiron4635]

Beautiful. Great install.

[@rhadden8976]

Good job and glad to see you back. 👍

[@davidfrank2824]

Great video. I picked up one of these backpack blowers a few years ago. The owner told me that it was running fine when he put it away and then it would not start. He told me he was not interested in getting it fixed he said he put it on Craigslist for $20. Really have not messed with it too much except putting a new coil on it. That wasn't the problem and since I had other projects I put that to the side. Now after seeing your video I am definitely going to look at the Piston the next time I go to mess with it. I made sure to save your video for a part numbers. I must definitely hit the like button and subscribe button. Look forward to your next video.

[@joeortiz3455]

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

[@mikejerrett7354]

Glad to see your feeling better 😊 and great video

[@rickgoodman1900]

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

[@jakeschisler7525]

You sure have some most interesting videos that most channels never show. I've only been subscribed for just 2 days and I'm impressed with what I see!

[@MrDRRod]

Glad you’re doing well. Love the channel. Lots of good info.

[@danielschuett5406]

Glad you are well again, well done !

[@wildefox1478]

Great video, glad you're feeling better, it's always nice to be able to save a piece of equipment!

[@ericking7406]

What were they running it on ? Iron filings ?

[@digitalwoodshop]

Great Video, Great Camera work and Editing. Again, I learned things... Thanks

[@joemcintyre2090]

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

[@rodgeremery5691]

Awesome I love what you do step by step it's just great

[@spacecat7247]

Glad you bounced back..... i have a 125. Love it. 12 years old and runs flawlessly. As she pulls the muffler Horror Story!!! I don't understand why the whole two cycle versus four cycle thing is such a mystery for some people

[@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

[@Telukin]

Love the sound that cooling fins make :)

[@catlady8324]

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

[@robertbales5135]

Great video very informative. Thank you so much for your content.

[@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.

[@hibolinares5688]

Great rescue and enjoy your channel. Thanks for info.

[@Wootangtw]

Thanks lady… awesome video…

[@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....!

[@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.

[@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!

[@kennethsexton277]

Loved the video. You make it look so easy.

[@emellina1]

Glad you're feeling better!! Good job too!!! Big time scoring on that piston - oh man

[@kennethmaas6473]

Great job. Thanks for the vedios.

[@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.