Old Weedeater with so many problems

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Thanks for watching. This old weedeater had a starting problem but after the diagnostic it turns out to much worst than that.

[@ZombieDaveAZ]

When you are constantly chasing a fuel issue with choke and jet adjustments, and the rpms go higher as in the video. There is unmetered air coming from somewhere. Most likely seals on the crank. Just sayin. Lol. Top notch vid as usual my friend.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

That's a good point.

[@Two_trucks]

Im 37 and we had one when I was in the early 90s and honestly it might have been "old" then lol exactly how you went thru the steps and tried to refurb it is how my dad did back in the day, eventually he got feed up and bought a echo from the pawn shop

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

these interesting little trimmers for sure but his choice to get the echo is even better.

[@Two_trucks]

@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yeah Im a mower and trimmer nerd, it was a part of my childhood and i like looking up the older equipment like this, its kinda amazing how far lawn equipment come

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right pretty amazing

[@jimamerica7419]

Hi Inside Garage. I like these type of videos of you performing carb cleaning/rebuilds. I have learned quite a bit of information about these carburetors. Please keep up the great work! I suppose that if someone needs a weed eater and cannot purchase a new one due to money constraints (who is not, during these times). It might be worth cleaning the carb.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks. yes its might be situation of need. I do believe this trimmer is made for very short users.

[@jhackett9482]

I have owned this same weedeater since 1988. I’ve never opened the carb, just replaced fuel lines as needed and it’s still runs great.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's pretty amazing, what kind of fuel do you use?

[@jhackett9482]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE stihl oil and premium gas if i have it around. Used a lot of poulan oil too. Now I put stihl chainsaw oil/gas in everything.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a good idea.

[@haloondrugs1173]

You should use it as a decoration to show how good you are at finding and repairing equipment. So basically use it as a trophy

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like that idea.

[@donkemp6453]

You have helped me a lot in getting my HP30T repairs. Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Glad to help Don Kemp.

[@chadvalliere8697]

Those weed eaters were like only $40-50 new. and were made for several years. They were amazing for the money and could take some abuse. My stepdad had purchased two of them in total (after the 1st one took a dump) to maintain his 8 acres of property.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for the information

[@JoshuaAndMom]

This is a WEEDEATER Model GTI-15T. I figured back in the old days, Weed Eater used to be a great company back in the 80s and 90s, but I figured that the ethanol content in the gasoline must be causing these type of problems. My mom used to have the exact same weedeater.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I really like this thing. I have plans to rebuild it.

[@JoshuaAndMom]

Awesome

[@JoshuaAndMom]

They sure don't make weedeaters this good anymore.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@JoshuaAndMom no they don't. Hopefully I can find the parts

[@georgemartinez1720]

Great job Doc

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you George Martinez

[@jonathankuhn7837]

That is such a neat trimmer I would love to work on that! Not sure what to do to it but would love to see a part 2 of some sort!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'm planning on a part 2 if I can find parts

[@nuclearshark3763]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE this is the same as a partner t221

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@nuclearshark3763 it certainly will looks like it.

[@nuclearshark3763]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE the carburetor on my partner t221 is a walbro WA 217. think yours will be the same one. Have found replacement parts on ebay and wish for cheap. To get the piece to keep the gas cap out push it down on one side and then pull it out by the other side. Its a half moon style. Btw love your videos. Best regards from Norway

[@nuclearshark3763]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE search for walbro wa 217 on Aliexpress and you will find tons of parts.

[@garofalo1707]

Great video.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thank you

[@bradleygower7181]

I worked on that same exact machine last year and it was so tuff to work on and sadly the coil was bad and that was a no go for me

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I understand how you feel. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@WV591]

my dad still has and uses one of these. never had any problems.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice. I wish I could have had better luck with this one.

[@JoshuaAndMom]

Those GTI-15T's would outlast these today's modern cheap weedeaters, that's for sure.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@JoshuaAndMom i absolutely agree with you

[@samscontractingservices8253]

Thanks for the great vid

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem and thanks for the comment.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Great video I learning

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@chadriggs3322]

I would try to just replace the piston ring and see what’s happens. It looked like that was what got worn down. The piston and the cylinder walls looked ok.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I believe that's worth a try. Thank you

[@brucemarkham9102]

I love fixing older equipment so i would replace the piston ring and clean the carb in the sonic cleaner, love bringing old stuff back to life

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

me to Bruce Markham.

[@brucemarkham9102]

Ive got 2 or 3 vintage outboards im working on and a vintage kohler powered reel mower i am restoring also, the old stuff was made to last, and making it perform again as it is supposed to gives me great joy and satisfaction, i will keep u posted on the progress of the reel mower

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Bruce Markham.

[@midwestsirens]

I worked on this exact same trimmer last month and mine had very good compression and was in excellent shape. It ran damn near perfect and I have since sold it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice work!

[@johngburtonbudzinski7608]

Ditto here, picked one up at local repository and up and running in 10 minutes, new lines and diaphram was all. common on these is plugged/impaired exhaust. scored piston or seal on crank puts it on the junkpile for future parts

[@tthetopofmygame]

I have this model starts easy and takes throttle but then won't idle/dies new fuel lines and filter replaced the diaphram on the carb. Maybe check exhaust for carbon? I also tried to play with the idle screw

[@hunter1953]

Put in on the curb with a note low compression needs new rings

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I have thought about that too

[@noahdurfey537]

I had one of them a little while ago. Like you said, they're very old. They don't really have nostalgic value either. My vote is the scrap/parts bin.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Well said. Out of curiosity I'll see if I can even find any parts for it.

[@noahdurfey537]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I'd be interested if you can find any

[@maynardcat]

A guy had two old weed eater trimmers af the flea market, one complete the other missing the carbureator. I asked how much for the handle on the one without the carbureator, he said it's not for sale take both for free and it's yours, so I did. They looked commercial, I cleaned the complete one it was filthy. I was trying to clean and oil the the rope spring and it had carb cleaner it, I gave it a pull and it started right up. I'll finish cleaning it get new fuel filter and see what it does. The carb is similar to yours, thank you for this video it really helps. This weed eater appears much better built than the newer one I have. It looks like a GTR18W, the other WT 90. Are these commercial models, just old or both

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem and thanks for the comment.

[@scrappysgarage7404]

I have one of these trimmers and i would try to fix it because they are decent engines

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I agree with you. I find them pretty interesting

[@Cinder2008]

If you cleaned the carb and replaced the ring, what would you have? An old low end trimmer in need of a head. The value may equal the cost of the parts. I would put it in the parts pile.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Its already there. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@michaelhansen899]

I’d normally check the gas tank and spark and carb

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

good places to start.

[@jerrysoutherland662]

Check the piston ring,with a screw driver push it may have a stuck ring.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You might be right. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

My boss has one of these hanging up in his shop, I am not sure of it’s condition but we can either try getting it running again or use it for parts

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice, there seems to be some affinity to it by a lot of people. I just think they're interesting looking.

[@bearhogg]

I got two of those and they both run right now.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice. Have you had them long?

[@bearhogg]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE no not really I got them in a trade along with 11 other weed whackers

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@bearhogg nice trade

[@Doggo_Norse]

I think it would be a cool video on how to replace a piston ring.....

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I think you might be right about that. Hopefully I can find the part

[@drexmz9703]

Wow this is a rare trimmer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Rare that's it's still around.

[@alext8828]

New rings and clean carb.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a very good idea

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

I think 🤔 I’d keep this for a full restoration. I may sound silly 😜, but it would save a (possibly vintage) weed eater from going to the dump. I know that more is wrong with this weed eater than it’s worth, but sentimental value can turn things the other way around. It’s like saving a completely stripped classic car. I’d just go through the process of elimination with this weed eater. Even if the process of elimination is solved by buying part by part. I want to see ya save this weed eater. If ya have to hang it on the wall for the meantime, in search of an identical weed eater. Your friend, Jeff.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I didn't think it was worth saving until viewers told me it would worth saving. I think I might just try.

[@cartoonist1975]

Maaaan i hate just now running into this video but im another commenting on keeping that weedeater around . in '97 Grampa passed down his 17 inch craftsman version of this exact same weedwacker. The weed eater in this video is its own brand but i always thought of it as a knock off but still i goodie. Ill have to check if you did a follow up on getting the sourcing the parts to restore it and i too currently have this weedeater GTI 15 that a neighbor gave to me which worked well on non eth gas and ran half throttle just to conserve on wear and tear but finally gave me the same behavior like in your video . i did all the adjustments on the carb but it was only running half choke after replacing gaskets on the front / rear of the carb and carb kit . i hate that the parts are out of date you may could substitute craftsman parts for the weedeater and see but its worth saving cause you dont see clutchless machines anymore for these were direct drive models ! Excellent video ! ! If your from north carolina i would like to help out on a continued part2 if you havent already

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you cartoonist1975 I appreciate this comment. I haven't make the second part yet, and yes the parts are extremely hard to find. So substation is my next plan.

[@cartoonist1975]

its a gamble with aftermarket and i think youre like me when it comes to parts you keep it Genuine like me and others . i wouldn't have issues if i knew the shelf life with the non genuine parts were just as good as the genuine. i would say see what you could find on marketplace but hell even if you did its still a gamble but sometimes you get lucky and find one thats in decent shape . some dont know what they've got and toss it . i really enjoy the content and will hit the subscribe button after this message. I will say small engine work very well and you can see it in the spark plug to verify when operating off non-eth but still mix your oil since i dont think the bottled premiXed ones you find have enough lubricant but i could be wrong .

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

I would say just hold on to the trimmer as a yard fan and something to use for spare parts. Other than that I remember those trimmers 30 years ago. It's out of date and the engine isn't worth saving. That is still a great video and I will use your video as reference on teaching others how to fix small engines

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I think you're right about that. Thank you BigBnozeBest42

[@tthetopofmygame]

These are still cool too have. I have one hanging on the wall cylinder is scarred hasn't ran in years.

[@cdos9186]

Since the piston still seems to be in decent shape and it is just due to normal wear, I think you could replace the piston ring and get it running properly again.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

i do believe you are absolutely correct about that. Hopefully I can find the parts online.

[@jonnysnipes3123]

Or just put a brand new head on along with a new piston and rings

[@JSW793]

I wouldn't even keep that thing for parts. I finally got myself to throw out an old Ryan trimmer that had a curved shaft and a single feed line because it's so obsolete compared to today's consumer grade trimmers that I would never be able to sell it. I don't quite feel the same way about fixing those up like I do with chainsaws and lawn tractors.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I understand where you're coming from.

[@AidanRyan458]

Put some wd40 down the piston or oil did that before it fixed low compression for a while as she is still half running

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes that will get it running but you'll have to do it every cold start.

[@alanlake5220]

I would replace the piston ring, and ultra sonic clean the carb

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

That reminds me I need to get one of those

[@ChevyGuy70]

I’m replacing fuel lines a lot lately with my builds. What type of pliers are you using to reach into the fuel tank. Mine are not long enough. I’d like to buy a set. Any recommendations? Cool video I really enjoy watching😎👌

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thank you Seth H for the comment I appreciate it. I found these at harbor freight. They were very affordable

[@maggie-fd2lp]

I had a flymo similar to that

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice, always wanted one

[@techflamercowo3263]

Part two and yeah it’s worth it

[@pswartz978]

No primer bulb, now that is different.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

these can be a really pain to start

[@condimentking14]

the screw you were turning that was going to give it more fuel was actually your high-speed jet that weed eater has only a high-speed jet and a non-adjustable low-speed jet meaning it's internally set so what you got to do if you wanted to get more fuels you're going to have to ultrasonic clean that carburetor and that should help out a lot also maybe some piston rings and honing would help to I'd say go for it sometimes it's cheap pieces of equipment can do quite well and you can save your good stuff for another day like I have professional equipment myself and I still use a cheap blower like that where weed eater once in a while when someone wants to borrow one of my tools because I'll let them borrow the cheap stuff that are cheap to fix but I will not loan my expensive stuff out and have them come back broken

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks for the comment

[@condimentking14]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I've been doing small engine repair for many years if you have any questions feel free to ask me

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@condimentking14 thank you for the offer I will definitely keep you in mind

[@cartoonist1975]

Hey can you send a link on the compression tool you used in this video ? Thanks in advance and if you didnt toss it to the curb ill glady have this unit

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

there should be a link in the description

[@toddosterhout9866]

Did you consider putting a piston ring in this one like you did the other weedeater branded one? I’m a sucker for trying to fix everything 😂

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's what I'm considering next, but not sure if I can the ring I need.

[@QuaabQueb]

What's up with the 2 different channels that seem to have the same theme of videos ?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

They were supposed to be different but people didn't like the second channel only being a diagnostic channel. They wanted the resolution too so it morphed to basically the same thing

[@floatzy1959]

hey i was wondering where i could find a replacement carb for this exact trimmer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

probably on amazon.

[@crateandbarrels]

what would I do? throw it in the "ill get to it later" pile along with a pressure washer and a old rusty shotgun Ive been meaning to clean up

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Very good choice

[@winstonclarke9221]

Change the piston rings.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

That's definitely the plan

[@dagorithe]

I would probably buy a new machine in the meantime but try to refresh it over the winter when I have so much "free" time (for practice) ... Hehe, what is free time when you have kids.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Lol.. you're absolutely right about that

[@michaelskidmore5086]

Maybe just don’t bother working on it because on it’s age. If I buy a new weed eater, can I ask the person at the shop where the best place is for gas for the machine? Do you think marine gas would work in weed eaters?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes I've heard people use marine grade gas. Should work fine.

[@donkemp6453]

Hi what did you do with this trimmer? Thanks How long is the drive flex cable? Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I do believe I still have this trimmer somewhere in my shed. As far as the drive cable length, I don't have a clue.

[@donkemp6453]

I am in need if a 42 in for my hp30t trimmer

[@georgemartinez1720]

Do repair this items and resale them

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

sometimes

[@paulspomer16]

I bet the ring is stuck.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Quite possibly

[@gilliland426]

i have 1 of these weedeaters and it is a junky design and mine wants to fight me so i'll keep it for a parts donor!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

these can be really tricky sometimes

[@mitchelltew9350]

I think put in the curved area for next people to work on?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Quite possibly.

[@user-ci4cm1sw3e]

replace the piston ring please those engines are very rare

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

if the ring is damaged that also means the cylinder is damaged as well. Parts are hard to find for this one

[@Marty1959]

Use it for parts

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's probably going to happen since parts are tough to get.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Lay Parts on a Shamu

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

good advice

[@smallengines1018]

Get a new piston and ring

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

If I can find them I just might do that.

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would just chase up a new piston ring.in it !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Definitely a consideration

[@brianandrews7099]

Wow! That Weed eater must be no newer than the mid 1980s? As far as resale and use-ability, it would be absolutely worthless … but its so old … I couldn’t throw it out! I couldn’t say when the last time I saw one of those but I wouldn’t be shocked if I never saw another one! I would definitely get it going if I could, but either way I would keep it and mount it on my shop wall. I wouldn’t go as far as to called it a collector’s item, but it is a conversation piece! Another item that was common, cheap, and disposable back in its time; which led it to be a rare find today! Valuable? No. Cool? Yes!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I have been considering to rebuild it, but I'm still on the fence tho

[@georgemartinez1720]

Did you take photos

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no

[@Stefy_s07]

will you repair it?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes I intend to if I can find the piston ring.

[@georgemartinez1720]

I get magnetic Dish

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

sometime I do but most times I don't

[@georgemartinez1720]

When did you start working on small Engines And lame Equiptment

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

about 2014

[@hounder1]

Curved shaft trimmers are Junk. Maybe keep the engine for a RC project.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a great idea

[@venturinix]

Lo farai ripartire??? Magari cbiando anello??

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

si penso che tu abbia ragione

[@venturinix]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE ciao scusami ho scritto male, forse se cambi la fascia pistone riparte?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

ho capito, si sono d'accordo con te

[@venturinix]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE bene bene apprezzo molto i tuoi video una domanda e un lavoro per hobby o lo fai di professione? Ciaoo

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

grazie, questo è un hobby

[@scootertuningfl2174]

are you home garage?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes the same

[@FordShitBoxes94]

Do you still own this unit?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes I do.

[@FordShitBoxes94]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE do you plan on replacing the piston ring on it? It would be nice to see this thing run again

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes my plan is to replace the top end, probably in the upcoming month.

[@JuanPerez-rn7kb]

Pueden reproducir en español por favor

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

lo siento pero solo hablo ingles

[@JuanPerez-rn7kb]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 😭🥺

[@JuanPerez-rn7kb]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE y como me entendiste

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Traductora de google

[@brucemarkham9102]

I say fix it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

If I can find that parts, that's what I intend on doing, thank you Bruce Markham

[@welshlyn9097]

Buy a small fuel bottle,🤣😂🤣😂😅😂🤣

[@georgemartinez1720]

If you know what it needs repair it learn And sell.it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I've considered it and that's only if I can't find the parts.

[@petefroud5308]

Not worth fixing . A cheap bit of kit not worth it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

very true

[@unisol2287]

Too expensive buy a new instead

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

How much would be too expensive?

[@hounder1]

Throw it in the Garbage!