Very helpful - really liked the slow pace of all the steps.
@ChaosAttractor133 жыл бұрын
I cannot thank you enough. You are an angel. I was brought to tears this week trying to rebuild my carburetor. I can’t find a how to manual. I still can’t tell if the main jet was put in washer first or jet first. I have a 50/50 shot. Thank you for being better than everyone else. You have my like and subscription. Please keep up the DETAIL ORIENTED instructions coming.
@ChaosAttractor133 жыл бұрын
Pretend like you are making a video for an 8 year old. I am a mechanical idiot who destroys everything he tries to repair. I know there are millions out there just like me.
@zeonanomusRCHT3 жыл бұрын
My guy thanks so much. I just rebuilt the carb on my LA125 and it was still flooding like the Nile. Turns out it was that plastic tube assembly where the needle seats just like you said. 10/10 info.
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@henrikdrake15373 жыл бұрын
@Corey Luka Happy to help :D
@victoryfirst28783 жыл бұрын
I had to rebuild my nikki again at the seasons end. The float was way to high even with new parts. So I heated the float to make the float seat level with the bowl housing. Now the engine runs great and super smooth. Thanks for the video fella too.
@gordonjackson9243 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks, I just cleaned a Nikki twice, and I wish I watched this video before I cleaned the carburetor on my 21hp craftsman.
@edwarddinardo28302 жыл бұрын
Just took mine about and cleaned it, no more flooding or surging, I will be buying a spare rebuild kit to have. Mine is a 11.5 B&S on a DR bush hog. Never knew the choke sleeve/plate came out that easy and spring was way to loose. Thanks
@bretlambky5 жыл бұрын
If you put the carb in a ziplock bag. And then fill the bag with carb cleaner. You can put it in the ultrasonic cleaner without making the water gross. You won’t need to change it as often either.
@THEMOWERMEDIC15 жыл бұрын
Now there's an idea. May try that in an upcoming video. Care if I give you a shout out?
@bretlambky5 жыл бұрын
I saw that idea in another video, I wish I could remember who it was... lol Just reference you saw it on a fellow Tube junkie...lol
@wayneessar74895 жыл бұрын
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 From Steve's small engine saloon in Nanaimo B.C.
@billlovett42565 жыл бұрын
Steve Small Engine Saloon put the carburetor in a jar , filled it with gas closed the lid and dropped it in, looks like it worked awesome but....you need a big enough ultrasonic cleaner.
@bret_Lambky4 жыл бұрын
Anytime my friend, hope you’re doing well!
@nashguy2075 жыл бұрын
Good Job buddy. This help a lot of us if and when we need to rebuild that carb. My shop all they want to do is to put new parts on including carbs they don't want to fix anything anymore. Have a great week!!!
@doublewide65 жыл бұрын
Well, at the price of new carbs it may be cheaper and it you go aftermarket it is guaranteed cheaper.
@nashguy2075 жыл бұрын
@@doublewide6 I would agree if they where using after market carbs but they are using oem carbs and they pricey most of the time over 100.00 and then north of a 100 to 150 to take the old off and the new on
@cliffbrown42172 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude great video. I took apart a nikki carb from the used snow blower I bought and I am feeling a little anxious , the blower was running fine but I needed to see inside that carb and clean it up , I hope I can get it back together right , your video really helps a lot.
@dougbrazell54075 жыл бұрын
I have the same lift table you do and I added a 2x6 board to each side and I can lift riding mowers with it now . it works great. love your videos.
@joesphbaumgardner45794 жыл бұрын
@THEMOWERMEDIC1- First time with this carb. The bowl gasket is a pain in the ass But Unlike most glad to see you talked about how that goes on. What I find more a pain is the little O ring that goes over the plastic nub where the main gas comes in. Some of these kits the ring is thicker or wider and it is almost a done deal to get all locked down. Same with the little O ring that goes on brass and up in center of plastic shoot/tube. Two things here #1. What kit and link do you get yours. I see they work well in going in and locking. I need some? #2. The thing at vid point 11:47 what exactly does that part do when ajust to carb? Puts more fuel into carb thus slows or runs motor faster?
@ma1ze2 жыл бұрын
3:01 "sometimes this can be a pain in the but" oh yes it was :) Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm looking forward to get my carburator fixed with this video. greetings from Germany
@jimpell3773 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I am kind of old and have rebuilt a lot of carbs but never this little Nikki. I feel that I can now without a problem.
@RideOp74 Жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on the Nikki carb. Perfect. 👍
@doublewide65 жыл бұрын
I find the plastic float tends to sag sometimes and that is why they flood. I would think the plastic seat would be fine if cleaned well with a q-tip. Have you ever tried to change just the float or heat it so the need sits correctly?
@THEMOWERMEDIC15 жыл бұрын
They sag due to the spring inside the needle. It's the way it's designed, just like the old toro 22040 Suzuki 2 stroke. The oring on the backside of the fuel transfer assy is vital in its placement as it is also a leak point
@glennyj654 жыл бұрын
Constantly!! After having my own shop for 12 years, I can tell you that I hate Nikki carburetors. They're plastic shit that needs to much attention. (good video though!)
@forrestwilliams41182 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much that was a big help just rebuilt my Nikki
@AmIonArock4 жыл бұрын
Big Thank you, got my carb apart currently there was one part loose I had no clue where it came from and heading the wrong direction . This vid straighten me out
@Redgascan4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great information.
@jclements0073 жыл бұрын
I bought a Nikki carb rebuild kit and the mower still didn't run. So I replaced it with a new carb for under $20 and it works.
@jonv80844 жыл бұрын
Loved the info, awesome of you to explain it in easy to understand terminology.
@nathanjenkins82842 жыл бұрын
You got my vote. New subscriber here. By far the most informative video I've seen on these carburetors yet.
@StanleyJSakJr-ti9ks8 ай бұрын
That center brass jet you installed can be put in upside down?
@ShouldBeMe24 жыл бұрын
Your the Best. Thank you very much. Your down home to the point teaching is what I needed. keep those videos coming because we all need a little help sometime whether we like to admit it or not.
@TomTom-by5sx5 жыл бұрын
Not your typical take it apart, clean and reassemble in reverse order. Thanks, much appreciated.
@biopellet4 жыл бұрын
very thorough, better than the rest, good job -thanks!
@ben-me9jy Жыл бұрын
I had a Nikki Sixx on a Polan 38 inch 15.5 replaced everything on the interior and runs now I just couldn’t figure out how to get the adjustment on the carb but now I know thanks man
@trife783 жыл бұрын
Perfect explanation, thanks a bunch
@humanze3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Your video gave me the confidence to do my own rebuild👍
@carlcannedy26692 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing this great video! Now I can fix mine. Do you know the rebuild kit #? That would be great. Thanks Carl
@brandonstutts904 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It was a big help. I pulled it apart and dropped the main jet and didn’t see where it came from just like you said. Something tells me you’ve ran in to that problem before.
@gingervytis4 жыл бұрын
Me too. Got my Nikki in pieces while watching this excellent video. Now I see where that jet goes.
@richardfote40835 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Mr fountain. Is it. Recommended. To replace the plastic. Seat. In carb. Rebuild. On. The Nikki. Carbs I still love the walbros.
@scootergem4 жыл бұрын
Well explained. Good job kudos!
@jman53904 жыл бұрын
At 5:33, what you called the "main jet" does it go back in with the little end first (on the side you used the pin to push it out).?
@ollief93753 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video. Good stuff. Lol I just came here to see which way up for float needle to go haha cause fell out and didn’t want to get wrong
@brucemullis4793 жыл бұрын
You saved me on this. I was not running the gasket to the outside of the perimeter of the plastic in bowl. Thanks
@claudecroft27325 ай бұрын
I have a troy built bronco with a 19hp kohler engine it has a nikki carburetor but mine has nikki 5 does the right gaskets for it come in the gasket sets
@tihspidtherekciltilc54692 жыл бұрын
I bought the rear engine Troy Built for $50 with a blown Briggs for parts. I went to clean the carb for a spare and there's no needle valve but at least the carb was spotless inside. Judging from the bowl screws I think this was delivered this way and why the engine seized. Great video BTW
@justarel5 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, I recently drug home a free snapper LT1533 and I'm sure the Nikki carb needs work from sitting with crap fuel in it, got around to putting on a new solenoid (old one was melted, guy i got it from said the previous owner hooked the battery up backwards) and now need to see if the flywheel key is sheared as it backfires through the intake. I'd put on a Walbro if I had any left in my stash to be honest a bit simpler to rebuild. 👍
@450kman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The main jet snaps into place in both the inside and outside of the fuel transfer assembly but it only works in one spot. :) The online parts diagrams were no help, as they all had poor graphics making it impossible to see the proper location of the main jet.
@thomasfiore74563 жыл бұрын
just watched this video and it helped me with my problem, now back out to the shop to try it out
@victoryfirst28784 жыл бұрын
Does the fuel float with new needle installed lay parallel with the carburetor body base when looking at the assembly from the side ??? Or does the fuel float just about stop at the top of the carburetor base ??? Thanks. VF
@dennislarimore94094 жыл бұрын
Great Job!! I think I can handle it now. Thanks .
@Curseword90 Жыл бұрын
Thanks that was a very much needed video
@jweaver71703 жыл бұрын
$30 to late missed this video. Outstanding job.
@genesloan31755 жыл бұрын
Good to know about the Nicki, good job on the close up shots. I refurb riders so this is good info! Thanks
@THESANCHEZBROWN3 жыл бұрын
Very detailed video sir. Thank you for your time and simple presentation.
@TheTrailblazer1974 Жыл бұрын
Who do you recommend for a good rebuild kit for these?
@somerandomguy38685 жыл бұрын
You're the first small engine mechanic I've found on YT that took the time to service a Nikki carburetor, everyone else tosses them in the trash
@donaldgreen74715 жыл бұрын
Been using the same one for 14 yrs. I've had it apart a few times.They are simple.
@donaldgreen74715 жыл бұрын
Been using the same one for 14 yrs. Their simple.
@donaldgreen74715 жыл бұрын
Been using the same one for 14 yrs. Their simple.
@andybub454 жыл бұрын
There's a reason. These thing were designed by satan himself. I do take them apart and clean them, but I understand why people wont.
@charlesgunzelman33232 жыл бұрын
In the video he's using the wrong screwdriver. Nikki is made in Japan, do they use JIS screws. Choose to Phillips, but just different enough to cause slippage and cam-out of the screw head.
@TimsWorkshopTJY Жыл бұрын
when you put the jet in the emulsion assembly was the oring end up or down?
@roymiller65133 жыл бұрын
What carb kit was used in this demonstration rebuild
@josevasquez81933 жыл бұрын
I noticed one linkage had an added thin fine wire and could not see where it connected. Can you please comment on where these linkages are connected to the Nikki ? Thanks !
@ronalddavidwhite93856 ай бұрын
The "Governor rod" has a long thin wire like spring which accompanies it, They connect to the throttle valve (the metal one located closer to the front of your mower.... the valve nearer the back of the engine is strictly choke related and your choke linkage is attached to plastic. ... it has 3 holes, make sure the choke valve is in the open and hook the linkage up through the hole nearest the rear of the engine, oddly you hook the linkage upward through the hole not down through the hole.. Make sure to install the thick choke linkage through the slot in the bracket that your throttle cable connects to as you put the carb onto the air horn, otherwise you will not be able to hook the hook in the choke linkage on the carburetor. As for the Governor linkage with the very thin wire spring the rod goes in the hole that is lined with plastic in the spring goes in the hole that is just a hole in the metal linkage on the carburetor hopefully that helps!
@silwan67844 жыл бұрын
Nice video thank you. I have the same basic single cylinder briggs that had a walbro which the needle and seat failed. Do they have after market kits for walbro? I bought a new carb (Chinese) and it must need a larger jet.
@karguy1720Ай бұрын
Thorough and clearly explained. You neglected to show the fuel shutoff solenoid being connected. The engine will not start unless this step is accomplished.
@nathanhollis84965 жыл бұрын
Cool!!
@ezrafarmer39813 жыл бұрын
Is WD40 the oil you used to get the gasket and O ring on? Trying to get an old nikki carburetor to work on a lawn tractor that won't start, to work. Do you think cleaning it and rebuilding it will make it work? The engine turns over but won't start. Thanks for the video, very informative
@josephpuchel64972 жыл бұрын
Hey great job. I see there’s different part numbers on those fuel transfer tubes but all look the same for 13-20 horsepower Briggs engines. Even the prices vary.
@motoman50235 жыл бұрын
Motion lotion is that what you call it when you are alone at night😆. Thanks jermery for the good laugh and the great video.
@THEMOWERMEDIC15 жыл бұрын
😂😂😜😜
@DaleB8092 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy this kit. That o ring is tough to find and does the new one come with it Thank you
@BrucesShop5 жыл бұрын
I should use my ultra sonic more but I like to clean carbs even after all these years. Thanks Jeremy -----like
@doublewide65 жыл бұрын
I don't like the fact the USC. takes time to clean and then needs to be blown out to get all the water out. But no doubt the USC works great on old stale carbs.
@BrucesShop5 жыл бұрын
@@doublewide6 I do rinse them with methyl hydrate (denatured alcohol??) when they come out to help with the water but it is still a time consuming thing. You are right.
@BrucesShop5 жыл бұрын
@@kenhilson786 Same thing. Clear them out. Good for you.
@billg46302 жыл бұрын
The main jet has an o ring ...what way should jet be oriented...o ring end tworard carb bowl or carb body?
@dominickfagan4050 Жыл бұрын
really enjoyed that thank you
@freddean9952 жыл бұрын
i really need to know which direction you dropped the main jet into the tube. I bought a aftermarket carb and opened it foolishly and I think I didn't get the main jet back in there right. Thanks.
@THEMOWERMEDIC12 жыл бұрын
O-ring first
@freddean9952 жыл бұрын
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Yep I had it upside down, Rockin and Rollin now. Thanks Man!
@carynruby122 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I watched this after disassembling carb &I lost the main jet. The rebuild kit I got had a new main jet, but after rebuild I now have engine surging. I’m concerned the “new” main jet has wrong hole size & don’t have the original to compare against. Do you or any of your followers know the main jet hole diameter.
@mikeleo71894 жыл бұрын
Rebuilt one today on a JD 115 auto, works pretty decent.
@zombieengines73365 жыл бұрын
Do these Nikki carbs use the same main jet ? For example is the jet the same on carbs off a 16.5hp and a 21?
@glennyj654 жыл бұрын
NO! They use at least a couple which are very different port sizes. Running a shop I picked up a bunch of Nikki jets from another shop, thinking they were all the same. I usually learn things the hard way.
@jamescole3152 Жыл бұрын
The question is....... do we need to rebuild the carburetor if a new one from Amazon is only 18 bucks? I have the one that starts with a W. Gas was coming out the breather tube.
@kevinmedeiros94317 ай бұрын
You have the rebuild part number or aftermarket carb number?
@butler3865 жыл бұрын
Hmmm I think I like the old carbs better. Not sure I care for the plastic so much. But maybe it doesn't corrode as much with the crappy gas we are forced to use. Great job
@hpelisr5 жыл бұрын
Great job and explanation of how to service that type of carburetor. Those carbs look to be kind of simple, but if you understand how to work on them, they can be hard.
@spaight7113 жыл бұрын
"Flooding its bum off..." Yeah. I've lost count of the number of times I've had to pull the spark plug to clear the half tank of gas hydro-lock. Finally got smart and just put in a fuel cut-off...
@THEMOWERMEDIC13 жыл бұрын
But you haven’t fix the problem why don’t you be “smart” I fix the actual problem instead of “bandaid”ing it with a fuel cut off
@daveharr79695 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching this. Thank you Very helpful.
@danthegreat75902 жыл бұрын
So we have a cub cadet zero turn finally got it to start it bogs down on high throttle and moves very slowly and black fouling on the spark plugs my guess is dirty carburetor
@widmarkeloo68122 жыл бұрын
what gasket kit comes with the main jet oring?
@thewolf616915 жыл бұрын
My kohler sv720 idle surges +/- 200rpm the first 30 seconds or so when it runs high speed when started cold, runs perfectly otherwise after that. Any reason to mess with the carb or expected behavior?
@THEMOWERMEDIC15 жыл бұрын
Cold surge is normal Till operating temps have been reached
@thewolf616915 жыл бұрын
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 alright i'm pretty anal, but the valves are adjusted and it fires up choked cold on a half crank so i'll leave it alone.
@antoniorazo79454 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do a very explainable video.
@rickcruz12683 жыл бұрын
Great video.. I am skeptical about how that gasket is designed it don't look like it would seal tight. I'm hoping it will work ok since I'm getting a kit this week. Thx Rick
@roninthenek45302 жыл бұрын
The main float will not stay in the carb body. Any suggestions?
@mechanicallycreative97884 жыл бұрын
Fill a container with HF and drop in. Replace with a walboro, all set!
@colassolorzano63534 жыл бұрын
I bought this niki carburator but wont come with the fuel shut off fluel solenoid port. Can i use with out the solenoid? Thank you
@charlies65464 жыл бұрын
yes, no sweat
@ronalddavidwhite93856 ай бұрын
You will need to install a fuel shut off valve in the fuel line before the carburetor if you do not have the solenoid
@robertsrbell78113 жыл бұрын
Awsome again teach
@terrymccorkle16742 жыл бұрын
Doing my first one now. Hopefully it works as good as yours
@pontiachotshot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man ! You helped me a lot.
@barryaiello31272 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is well done, what about those $20 carbs all over Ebay, are they worth it or junk?.
@donaldgreen74715 жыл бұрын
Make sure the Welsh plug on the side is still in or mower will run real rough.
@krowbar236 ай бұрын
What's the part number to walbro carb you had on. Great rebuild of Niki.
@THEMOWERMEDIC16 ай бұрын
That’s been so long ago, brother I can’t remember. Sorry about that.
@cyberdude7212 жыл бұрын
would be nice if you added the sources for the parts needed OEM rebuild kit is near 70 bucks without the fuel transfer plate, I see you have an amazon site but didnt find parts for the Nikki any help would be awesome
@kevinhubbard80395 жыл бұрын
great vid thanks
@thecam280show23 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeremy, do you know anything about the low end brass jets that I cant find anywhere except for that other guy on youtube who drills his out a bit. Thanks for the upload
@YngPup3 жыл бұрын
so rather than just finding a screw and using a little sealant that would have fit the bowl to replace the plunger he decides to break the plunger to which now you can not use that plunger on another carb that might have needed a plunger replacement... smart very smart
@MRrwmac4 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you mentioned the rebuild kit part numbers?
@scottwalter57725 жыл бұрын
Think u should pull Welch plugs and blow low side out or 9 times out of ten the end will surge
@billlovett42565 жыл бұрын
Would the new Welch plugs come with the rebuild kit?
@THEMOWERMEDIC15 жыл бұрын
Welch plugs a on a Nikki are permanently epoxied in. And do not come in the kit
@scottwalter57725 жыл бұрын
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 I knock them out carefully and epoxy them back in especially if it is surging
@enriquemendoza82095 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video man...great detailed information and descriptions. Do you sell stickers or shirts?
@tubejim1012 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@jamesburke57095 жыл бұрын
Good job there I've done the same thing a maney of a times on those little carbs and they usely work pretty good for me too I still don't understand why they put the fuel regulator valve on them myself cause they really don't need it to run if it's working properly there its just something else to mess up on someone is all they are to me here have a good day and I'll ttyl now thanks
@jacquesgreeff38954 жыл бұрын
Well done, I've watched about a dozen videos now and you are the only one taking out the air screw for cleaning. Like you said they flood for no reason at all. Very profesional job done.
@guypersico91063 жыл бұрын
great job
@Rev-D19639 ай бұрын
Good video brother, I'm fighting one of those Nikki carbs myself now, hopefully now I can get it licked. :) Thanks for the cool video, liked and subscribed. God bless. Rev. D.
@Pete391 Жыл бұрын
I just replaced my nikki from my tb30r 10.5 powerbuilt Briggs with an $18 Amazon carb and runs perfect...
@anthonytorrey4 жыл бұрын
You've done a few of those bro!
@peanutbutterisfu4 жыл бұрын
I have a niki 4 carb with idle problem. The idle circuit is plugged. There is only 1 main jet and the idle feeds off of it. Well where the idle feeds from the main is where it was plugged and there is no way to clean it because of the design of it. Ultrasonic cleaning did nothing.
@markjohnson75083 жыл бұрын
Good vid brah! I used the pb blaster. Don't leak no mo