How To Fix A Valve Guide That Moved. Epic Fix!

[@TarylFixesAll]

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[@Grannyhauenstein]

Is .004 clearance the general rule for setting valves on most small OHV engines??? And the same for both valves? Other vids are always giving a range for clearance and its different for intake and exhaust. Thanks for your help!

[@gwaynewilcox2702]

I just used gasket shellac on my stainless head gasket

[@billyhoward5006]

🎍🎈🎍

[@lestergillis8171]

I am NOT willing to pay $9.99 to adopt-a-part. I am willing to pay up to a-buck-two-ninety-eight, but not one penny more.😤

[@lestergillis8171]

​@@GrannyhauensteinMost DO have an acceptable range. A few don't.

[@jmc5341]

Those access holes are genius. These customers are lucky to have you. Most places wouldnt even consider repairing that, they would just say you need a new head.

[@wh8085]

Sooooo True !

[@Cobrahjh]

Just brilliant!

[@ZippoVarga]

It's hard to warranty a head "fix", but if done right, you can accomplish a solid repair. I use Loctite 620, which is specifically formulated for applications such as this. Zip~

[@riceburner32]

Thats because it needs a new head, or a slightly oversized guide.

[@jmc5341]

@@riceburner32 of course it does. The point is there are always options. If it works and it saves money why not fix it. Like Taryl says its just a lawnmower engine.

[@rexshepherd4062]

Access holes look and should be a factory installed, pure genius. Lots of good tips on your channel and entertainment!

[@Lulanda93]

Taryl is the old master mechanic in town that can fix anything. He never surprises me with the innovative ideas he comes up with.

[@ZippoVarga]

Locktite offers a high temp locker. It's 620 and it holds up to 382 degrees Fahrenheit. It's specifically designed to work with cylindrical press fit applications and I always use this in conjunction with a set screw and peening the surrounding aluminum. I've got engines out there that have over 600 hours on them after this repair. Thanks for showing another method. Zip~

[@VB-bk1lh]

A couple of tricks we used to use to hold in valve guides in aluminum heads like that were to knurl the valve guide on the lathe, (knurling increases the OD of the guide slightly), then we would press it in place with green locktite. Rather than a set screw, on some engines we would drill an offset hold that just touched on the side of the valve guide and drive a roll pin in place. This was common on engines with valve guide bosses under the spring. On some race engines and aftermarket heads they would use a circlip or snap ring to back up the press fit on some valve guides. The circlip would retain a larger steel washer that protruded beneath the valve spring, and thus the valve spring pressure would help hold the valve guide in place. The steel washer or shim also prevented the valve spring from wearing into the aluminum head as well.

[@lowerpower]

I've read the comments, but I have to say it is very good to know about these methods since someday you may not be able to get the parts. Innovative fix, as a DYI guy there was no downside to fixing it this way, if it fails again you can always buy a new head.

[@williamgiampa4783]

I HAVE BEEN A SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC OVER 40 YEARS!!! WORKED AT DEALERS AS A MECHANIC OVER 25 YEARS AS A SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC. I OWN MY OWN LANDSCAPE COMPANY AND REPAIR ALL MY OWN MACHINES. THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!! I LEARN NEW STUFF FROM YOU DARYL ALL THE TIME. THANKS AGAIN!!!!

[@gordoncushman7807]

Always hands on start to finish with detailed explanation of do's and don'ts. Kudos to the Camera man always focused on the good stuff.

[@jaryljackderriere1232]

I had one of those come in my shop last week but it wasn't for overheating. The bolt that holds the rocker mount to the head came loose and the mount turned. The pushrod fell out and bent. Got a used pushrod from a scrap kamasakee and he was back to mowin' in no time. Thanks for the great idea to fix a valve guide. WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wassamattau860]

The 2 1/2" inspection plugs was a brilliant idea, well done!

[@RudyNortz]

Yes, where do you find those plugs?

[@MrTheHillfolk]

You could even hit a junkyard and find em for the low buck guys. I just stripped a 2003 vw golf and there is tons of em all over , lift the carpets and trunk carpets and have a peek.

[@hiscifi2986]

Fluffy wants Taryl to put a nameplate 'Chez-Ratus' on his new front door.

[@freetolook3727]

When I was in the RV business, I would save old but perfectly good and useful awning parts from jobs where customers bought a new awning. I can't tell you how many other customers I made happy by using those old parts to fix their old awnings. They had money for repairs but not to buy new. This was one of the ways I always had more work than I could handle.

[@rmbjr60]

Taryl thanks for your super-entertaining videos as well as super-educating. You've helped me immeasurably. Sometimes I just watch one of your videos for something I would never attempt (like this one) but I watch for the enjoyment and for learning how engines work. Gotta say I don't know how you put the thing back together with all them little pieces. When you disassemble anything all I see is a piece laid on the edge of the engine, another on a workbench behind some parts from another job, still others on the floor, and the heck knows where other parts are. But you git 'er all back together and running like new every damn time! Truly amazing!

[@RileyKnifeandTool]

It’s great to see someone who fixes the existing part (I.e. the set screw method) instead of just dumping the customer’s money into a whole new head, or even a new valve guide. I like those access covers too.

[@zrkn1]

Greatest Lawnmower Shop in America !!

[@johnnyclementsjr4749]

I enjoy waching Taryl video and learn how to work on small engines!

[@ChristisKing7749]

Lawnmower surgeon. Absolute king of mowers.

[@garagedweller7159]

Another FREE informative and funny video. How can anyone dislike it? Watch some of the other guys videos on Sunday morning and there are 8-10 commercials to get through.

[@TheMaddog788]

Taryl you are the man! I always reference to your videos on any small engine repair job that I do I've done it since I was six years old my dad taught me everything I needed to know. However I still reference your videos to make sure that I'm still being guided the right way on doing things. I just got a riding mower Husqvarna for dirt cheap and pulled the valve covers off and discovered that one pushed rod was bent wasn't a bad bend however it was still on the rocker arm but I have valve guides that moved. Keep on what you doing y'all always meet me laugh you're my kind of people but I definitely can hang out with. Thank you for all you do.

[@dave1135]

Lol, loved the adopt a part. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine who works at Napa was cleaning out his dad's old mower shop. His dad had been in business since the late 60s and closed his shop in 1990 and he then unfortunately died of cancer in 1991. Steve gave me a big box of new old stock parts he found in his dad's shop. There were condensors for the old Briggs 8n series and points for 3.5 and 5 horse tecumsehs and even a new .010 piston and ring set for a late 70s lawnboy 2 stroke, I think a D series. I doubt I'll ever use them, as the engines they fit are long gone and I haven't seen any or worked on any for years, but I'm thinking of making a display showing pictures of the engines the parts fit and a description of what they were for, and put it up as a display. Kinda have it as a antique display.

[@Nudnik1]

nice story thanks

[@drfalcon4102]

Old Lawnboy parts do have a demand, a lot of guys are restoring them, look at e bay, it will suprize you

[@truckinchihuahuaalvieschre2494]

Old Tecumseh parts are also coming back too. And I have 2 of the old 8n Briggs engines. They are getting hard to find parts for.

[@johnready630]

Yes for sure guys are looking for those parts , Ebay would be your best place to sell them or join some old mower sites where these fellows discuss all things about mowers and the like , I'm sure you will find some interest there.

[@deanmoore3776]

You are a great inspiration for us small engine mechanics! Thank you for sharing a wisdom that is so rare.

[@papa-n-bama89]

Tim, Taryl, Mr.Dactal, etc. is both very entertaining and very informative. His repair solution for these small engines with backed out valve guides was great. Y'all (Dactal family) keep up the good work....have a great day. Roll Tide. God bless.

[@623jnc]

I did this same exact repair to nearly identical engone in a JD lawn tractor. I used the green loctite(bearing mount) as well as the set screw... turned out great. Thanks Taryl!

[@noworriesmate8287]

So nice to see someone that not only knows what he is doing but doesn’t screw his customers doing it!

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Ohh boy I can't be more happy watching this guy's video,,God bless taryl,,

[@n3bruce]

To retain the valve guide, consider using 2 set screws. This was done on old Cub Cadet mechanical PTOs, and I adopted it for commercial machinery I used to work on, which had a lot of flat belt pulleys affixed with set screws.

[@russb3816]

Taryl you should have your own show on cable. I just love watching. Awesome video as always

[@robstone5333]

Fascinating, innovative repair from some guy running his own biz in some nondescript town. Reminding me of the American ingenuity that once made our country great; and sadly, an ingenuity, like the greatness, that has all but disappeared.

[@dannysapp5559]

bite your tonuge you have to belive

[@R.N.GPerformance]

teryl your over the top go the extra mile i love it not many people do that these days.

[@tlclandscaping8455]

Awesome repair, to bad shops only replace parts these day's. Very smart video.

[@tbah9402]

Other shops would of said need a new head and it will cost 1000$

[@ron7101]

Taylor your the man,greatest lawnmower mechanic other than sling blade🤣

[@dnlmachine4287]

at 42:58 The harmonious Taryl yells match perfectly with the pitch of the engine. I suspect if we all did that it would add +70% horsepower to our engines. Great vid again. Stay gold.

[@billypreston12]

Taryl you and your team are the greatest KZbin channel out there, woke up early, made some coffee, turned on the TV, checked out KZbin and low and behold another great video from you:) I was laughing so hard I blew coffee out my nose:) Thanks for the great videos, heck I’m even thinking of adopting one of those poor parts:) You made this Sunday morning great!

[@rickie5150]

I started watching 1 of your video's... 3+ hrs later, I'm watching this one. You're some great entertainment and do some very great and informative video's !!! Taryl for President !!!

[@ElmhorstJ]

Taryl I have held the guide with arc welder ground and scratch the side with hacksaw blade for a rod very very quick like strikes . 3-4 times then press it in works on valve seats also . done it on a head with out pullig it . once very very tricky . to get in ther . . nice job Taryl as always Thank You.

[@kenfeeley3525]

Sir i owe you one you just saved me so much time and money thank you so much for sharing your tricks thank you so much

[@torchyboyz]

Dear Tarryl, I have been fixing cars and small engines all my life and I thought I knew it all but I don`t know as much as you. Thanks Tarryl for all of your informative and entertaining vids. Kind regards, Paul from UK.

[@andysukosd8177]

I got so choked up about the used parts I almost could not watch, Keep up the great videos. You have helped me more than you know, fixed my son's engine with confidence after watching your videos. Replaced his cam shaft because his compression release was broken, Thank you so much, as my son and I agreed , : It's NOT THE SPACE SHUTTLE : Thanks again !!!!!

[@Goodellsam]

Most shop owners just buy new parts. They don't care. I admire your ingenuity.

[@davidellis7695]

Just the fix I need for my Murray Breaks and Scrappem’ valve guide. Thanks Taryl. BTW My old man use to say “Listen to what I mean, not what I say!”

[@mefairo]

Great fix and idea, brilliant , thank you... Had loose valve guide problem, gave it to a shop and paid well... He told he made a new guide cause the hole was too big for original guide etc so i said ok... But 2 months later the same...engine and egsaust full with smoke .D so i watched your video, pulled out the guide and it was %100 not a new guide as the shop told me... And there was blue glue :) so... Today i bought green locktide, opened a hole behind, and the operation is over... Tomorrow i will bring the bike together, and i hope everything is perfect :) Thanks again for that brilliant idea

[@B.Cote39]

Great sense of humor and excellent guides for the repairs , thx alot!!!

[@MrBobWingard]

Hey Taryl ... gunsmith supply houses (Brownell's & Midway) sell a super heat resistant version of LOCTITE known as ROCKSET. It is used to secure muzzle devices on guns, so you know it will withstand lots of heat. It's worth having on hand for repairs such as this.

[@jz422]

This looks a lot like the Fluid Weld we used for valve seats, guides cylinder repair sleeves at a fraction of the price.

[@pyromedichd1]

@@jz422 That looks like some good stuff, thanks for posting.

[@waynegouin939]

Rockset. Thanks.

[@pl747]

"Rocksett" adhesive

[@doddgarger6806]

I bet that guide would hold with 680 forever as the aluminum pulls so much heat out of it but it would be nice to have some extreme temperature compound

[@bradc7720]

This is the difference from a real "mechanic" and a parts changer.

[@Wayoutthere]

Most shops just would try and sell you a new mower...

[@robgracia509]

@@Wayoutthere yup

[@russlumley4974]

Do they make new guides to press in

[@rogerwhite3644]

Old school

[@killer2600]

@@russlumley4974 No, Kawasaki doesn't sell the valve guides separately. You have to buy the entire head.

[@Mr.BodyByFisher]

Fantastic Taryl, man this is pure comic and informative genius. Always waiting on your next episode. Keepem coming

[@mowerparts3824]

Listen to what I say! Not what I said! I have had that in my head since watching it before. Hehe. Fire it up!

[@magicone9327]

Spin until fully closed you meant to say! Love your skits.

[@danhemsworth7488]

Tried this on my Husqvarna Yth2448, so far so good! Thanks Taryl!!!

[@shawndangerfield2451]

It LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE DID THAT BEFORE I FIND YOUR CHANNEL HILARIOUS BUT VERY INFORMATIVE KEEP UP THE COOL WORK

[@biopsiesbeanieboos55]

Genius. This repair seems like it was dreamt up by an 8 year old. If only we could all be so bold with our repairs that we listen to our inner 8 year old.

[@vernonland5987]

You are a genius of the small engine.

[@shwndh]

That was an awesome fix man! Thank you so much for that. It can be applied to many other things.

[@gearhead366]

I really LIKE the idea of those inspection caps. I bought a used ZTR, and found the cooling fins completely clogged, but it wasn't fluffy. It was oil & dirt from leaky valve covers. Whatever the cause, I like the idea of being able to inspect those fins before every use.

[@anthonywilson4873]

When using valve compressor as you say you can bend it due to collets jamming. Take initial tension and the tap valve end of compressor with soft hammer aluminium or bronze and it will pop the collets loose then wind in rest of the way as normal.. Love the show Tarly

[@jhonb6768]

Great Video, I wish I found this a year ago. I tried a different fix where you peen the guide. That lasted about a year, and then I ended up getting a new head. Keep up the good work.

[@howardkoster4026]

Ah HA! Great idea Taryl !! Inspection covers!!!!!! Great idea about the captured valve guide!!!!! I've been saving old parts too! You never know when they might be useful again! Great video!

[@SuperReznative]

Thanks for sharing your EXPERIENCE, reminds me of the unorthodox things I've done years ago, (out of shear budget necessity)

[@timceltic6439]

You are the man. What a genius.

[@joshuaengelhardt8874]

I have to say thank you Taryl you have saved me a ton of money with your how to videos. I've been watching now for over year and I have to say you sure know how to make them. Keep it up and thank you again.

[@boarzwid1002]

Good job Terrell we used to pin our small block Chevy rocker studs before screw in studs . Really helps when you wind the old 283 past 5 grand

[@francescocosentini9264]

This guy is amazing the details ,.. explains everything.

[@Joe-rg6du]

Jeez I couldn't stop laughing at the adopt a part skit. This puts my day back into perspective. Thanks Taryl

[@raymondsmith6504]

I really look forward to your videos. They are simply the best out there.

[@woodstover]

Rebuilt too many VW air cooled cyl heads in my time. Always drilled out old guides to remove and heated the head/cooled the new guide with a quick press in. Never came out. In this case, I would have the guide knurled along with heat head/cool guide press in. That guide pretty well fell in, wouldn't feel comfortable with the repair personally. Otherwise, great video as always, you are full of great information and instruction.

[@vincescalise4821]

Access holes are a very nice touch well done

[@shannonbrooks8834]

With a tear in my eye... I I I just had to adopt a part..

[@JeffSmith-qu2di]

Those access holes are a great idea. Thanks for making videos.

[@DavidGrassSr]

I like going back and looking at a lot of the old video,there's always something you learn, that you forgot, See Ya Texas, I rang the bell Twice?

[@seandavis5466]

I am going to see if I can adapt this principal to a B&S 22 HP Intek engine. Great information and comical presentation. Love it!

[@clauslundberg9224]

Only a pro can come up with and do that kind of repair. Super cool. Thanks for sharing

[@jean-pierredejon5696]

Great video. Enhanced my basic skills knowledge. Seems like I'm always learning something here.

[@J6273387]

Woooooo! Woooooo! Wooooo! After the test fire it up. Holy crap. After watching this. I’m taking my cover off and cleaning the cooling fins.

[@richardpg2704]

Taryl is a genius!!

[@irvinslagter8298]

One suggestion on the valve guide.....lay it in your vise jaws and use a very sharp chisel and lightly make splines around the guide. As you would say, "Don't get carried away". Rather than remove material with the grinder on the outside of the guide that helps hold it in, all is still there. You could use still use setscrew. Good job on the fix. I've been working on small (and large) engines most all my life and most times know what you're going to say before you say it. Lots of good advise on here. And lots of fun!!!

[@shazaidi]

This is a very interesting way to fix this. I had the same exact issue with my Briggs Intek engine. The guides within the cylinder head would move and break/bend rods. You can find this issue online, many people complaining. The only way to fix this seems that you have to replace the cylinder head. The other way is to use a punch and peen the aluminum around the guide.

[@kohlpatrol1916]

Man your the best in the game I really appreciate the help!

[@wildefox1478]

Great episode Taryl, the adopt an old part bit was hilarious!

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Taryl, I watch ur vidoze by the hour! a BIG thanks for you and camera crew and sound guys who make all the funny sounds to make an entertaining LEARNING video. U'l always get a thumbs up from me.

[@danw1622]

This is the best learning there is on and funny at the same time!

[@ryanmacewen511]

Taryl all way fix it good. He should save NASA.

[@domfer2540]

Great channel. I just bought a zero turn with Kawasaki in my Snapper. I like to learn the weak sides to an engine to make it last longer. My John Deere 185 has a Kawasaki 17 hp and has never given me a bit of trouble, except normal wear and tear. Thanks

[@roryderbyshire4630]

Awesome valve adjustment hey. Cheers Rory

[@robertkennedy3632]

Great video Taryl 👌

[@pbr549]

Taryl, great video! I plan to sign up for your save a part program. I am working on an old McLane edger with a Briggs and Stratton L engine. Hope your cats and family are doing well. A 30 year old L- engine is almost broke in. Take care.

[@ihus9950]

Great Video Taryl, don't think those valve guides will be coming out anymore. Great idea with the access holes👍

[@burkhardschrader7854]

Hi Taryl, you`re such a great guy !!! It`s really big fun for me watching your videos and I can learn a lot from you. The way you are fixing the engines is fantastic and you have so many good ideas, indeed. I also like your videos with Blademan and Throttle (in German: Blödmann und Trottel).

[@anthonyrodriguez2613]

Another great job showing

[@haugstule]

22:32 Groove is in the heart. and Taryl delivered.

[@johnready630]

Short story , when I was working for the Stihl Canada head office/ warehouse they had a total parts scrapping of all the Stihl saws and trimmers in the 90's that were classified as obsolete . We threw out all the parts for many models , 045 , 042 , 031 etc . Thousands of parts of every kind went in a dumpster and I recall thinking at the time that someday those parts will be missed. Here we are 25 years later and guys are restoring those old saws and would love to have those parts . Yeah , sad I know :(

[@MikeSmith-nu9wt]

Same here , but with the ssr chevy sport truck ...

[@johnready630]

Thanks for another great vid Taryl , always cracks me up when you do the customers voice....LOL

[@russb3816]

I love when he does that too. Makes me laugh everytime

[@robertboggs8142]

Best channel on youtube

[@alext8828]

The idea of cutting some holes in the shroud was good. I didn't know you could just go out a buy some caps like that. They snap right in? That's great. I gotta work on my lawnmower. I been goofin' off.

[@Evilslayer73]

very nice trick to save a head !!!!! awesome work Taryl!!!:)cheers

[@123chestercheetah]

Also having to do this exact repair on a fv730r. maybe save me from replacing entire head!! Thanks Taryl!!

[@pmaint1]

Replacing the head really won't help you much because you're just going to have the same problem later.

[@halleffect1]

that's really smart putting the caps there for visual inspection

[@derrickzenner9300]

Those caps are awesome like you Taryl.

[@msclecarcrzy]

They are some dainty push rods. As a owner of a FX730V I didnt know Kawasaki pushrods were so small 🤣. The FX has clean ports on them but great idea Taryl!!!

[@josephtaverna1287]

Taryal very good video hell you're almost as good as mustie1 keep the great videos coming have a great night taryal

[@brianfloyd8033]

This video is very helpful! Thanks buddy ive been trying to figure out a way to keep from replacing heads for same reason

[@dannysapp5559]

as we sa down south yer a hoot love yer vids im just a weirgn only been workn on small engins for 60 yers r so thout i was go n to hav to go to tx to tak you a brass hamer n copl punches i gess they hav brass ther i knew a couple of things but you have taught me so much more over the years i have followed you thanks again