ReLine the Bolens BL110 (BL160) Weed Eater - ANY WEEDEATER

The 4 minute mark has some important tips.
This is just a quick video on relinning the BL110 weed eater, but this video can probably assist you in relining any weed eater.
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[@MyLooneyBin]

4 minute mark has an IMPORTANT tip ... PLEASE watch or skip ahead to 4 minute mark

[@MjTooWavyy]

This helped me a lot appreciate it

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it helped. Thanks!

[@WeaponizedTX]

Took mine apart like a month ago, couldnt figure it out so I just put it away. Now I cant find the little bump button 🤦‍♂️

[@MyLooneyBin]

I posted a link in the description if you haven’t found one yet

[@michelespencer3860]

whats the best string to use on the Bolens Weed Eater?

[@MyLooneyBin]

Depends. I like the lighter cheaper stuff. But the heavy gauge will last a little longer

[@maryestheraustin2505]

I just bought one new in a box. I have the .95 Echo 8 side. My question is what do they mean by fresh fuel, any suggestions for labeling fuel so they don't get mixed up? can I use the unleaded I use for the lawnmower with the additive provided for the 250cc?

[@MyLooneyBin]

I would use nonethanol fuel, this will prevent the carburetor from getting clogged up as easily. you will mix oil, or you can go to Lowes and buy a can of premixed fuel. What I did is buy a can, and then I started mixing my own. you can buy 2 cycle oil at Lowes as well, and then add the non ethanol fuel. The instructions are on the oil, and it has markings to help you with the 40 to 1 ratio.

[@annettefunicello3900]

Thank you so much!! This is way easier than I thought it would be!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Awesome! Glad you got it done!

[@SukieBaxter]

SO HELPFUL. Thank you!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rinkdog1gaming310]

Hey man, I have really enjoyed your tips on string replacements. I now need tips on trading out the head because I would like to try that weed hog or whatever that type of head it’s called. The one with simple double twines?

[@MyLooneyBin]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3qccqCohsSZnNk ... it did weeds okay, but didn't like trees, fence or brick!! I will look into a weed hog, sounds like something I need. Thank you!!

[@markshowacre]

My BL 110 is a piece of crap… cheaply engineered consumer junk… plastic spooler locking a square head bolt… surprise surprise … metal strips plastic…

[@MyLooneyBin]

it has a couple issues, but many weed eaters are made the same way, it's not just Bolens, and it is at an affordable price. But I definitely understand your point. I would like to look at a better design, which one do you recommend?

[@lornaborsos1492]

Thank you for doing a step by step on this. Single old woman. This really helped me. Thanks again.

[@DailyLifeStyle7]

How could you turn and lose it very easy?

[@dankpit3]

Thanks for the information Brotha!

[@rlfitzgerald2769]

I can't thank you enough for making this video.

[@MyLooneyBin]

I am glad it helped. Thank you

[@jonathancalloway409]

I just bought this, used it once and can’t get the bump head off ???

[@MyLooneyBin]

The coil portion should move up and down. Press it down, then use a pair of channel lock pliers on the smaller bump cap. By pressing down that other part, it will "lock" the wheel so you can use the channel locks. Good luck

[@laurenl5981]

Thank you!! I wasn’t popping out the piece at the end.

[@poindexter1387]

Just acquired one of these. Runs great thought I would save the aggravation and see how it's done right. Thank you so much for posting it was a great help 👍

[@MyLooneyBin]

Yea. I guess some people have had issues, but I've had zero. Great purchase for me as well

[@dnjneville1]

I don't have 2 channels. I only have 1.

[@MyLooneyBin]

If you have this model you should have 2. If you don't, that is okay. Several trimmers only have 1 channel.

[@mousetek]

Oh thank you. I was wondering why mine wasn't advancing line.... I that 4 minute mark tip should remedy that. Thank you!!! Still new to bump advance weed eaters. Great video!!!!

[@MyLooneyBin]

yea, got to make sure it is "springing"

[@j.l.5485]

This was a great tip! I was wondering why my string was getting tangled inside the head of weed eater. I will definitely give this a try. I thought video would focus on how to string the line around the spool without it coming loose but I think I can figure, very carefully. Thanks Mr Looney

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thanks for watching and comment , hope it helped

[@SenjuroAkechi]

It does not unscrew that easy.

[@MyLooneyBin]

It can be difficult

[@Forrestahl1]

easy to follow instructions.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thanks man, I am pretty simple, so i try to keep things simple!

[@phly104]

Very helpful. Thankyou for this video.

[@elizabethreyes9830]

Me here learning thank you

[@MyLooneyBin]

thank you, I hope it did help!!!

[@ryanhill7241]

It’s a good video bud

[@MyLooneyBin]

thank you

[@spacemanspiff6332]

Such a stupid design. The fking string just flies out after the first tap.

[@curtisharper7042]

When you are restringing your weed wacker. Are you restringing it CLOCKWISE? Or COUNTER CLOCKWISE?

[@curtisharper7042]

@@jenntek.101 Hey Jenn Tek. My spoon doesn’t show any arrows.

[@MyLooneyBin]

clockwise

[@foxfugitive6939]

I was wondering the samething, it look like the top went clockwise and the bottom went counter clockwise, but I guess both go clockwise.

[@patharrison1831]

Thank you!

[@MyLooneyBin]

You're welcome!

[@wordupup7155]

Why the string cord won't stay in the hole swirl it around

[@frenchfry1479]

I can't get the bump head off

[@MyLooneyBin]

just so happens I made a video on that very topic!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKpfKeNrrWLf68 hope this helps, or just go to my channel and search bump cap

[@frenchfry1479]

Thanks

[@1stcoastwill]

Thanks! I tried watching a different one but this was perfect for me. Subscribed and will keep watching.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you. I watched a few others before I made mine to see if I could do a good video. I don't have many good videos, but I do think this one is useful and turned out good. Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@ANB964]

Thank you so much...as a single female I was struggling.. just bought a weedeater cuz I needed to cut my yard and I thought all weed eaters was the same so thank you.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you for the comment, I am so glad it helped. As a friend I had used to say, "you don't know, till you know." Now you know

[@Snorky_88]

Get a husband.

[@MiddyBlue65]

Thank you. The first guy I watched, missed the mark on detailed installation. You made the mark for me Perfectly. One happy viewer here. 🌹😀

[@MyLooneyBin]

You're welcome! I hope it helped! A good reline makes the weed eating a little easier

[@isaiahshuck8974]

Thanks for the help my friend

[@ajrichardson5228]

My Bolen 110 starts great and runs but after awhile the motor keeps running but the blades stop spinning

[@MyLooneyBin]

I think they will, mine spin all the time no matter what .. faster I press the gas, the faster the blades go

[@vickicrump1832]

So question. Would There be a reason why the little thumper camp thing won’t unscrew ? This weedeater was given to me by a coworker it’s a 160 not brand new of course but I can’t get the bumper thing to unscrew

[@MyLooneyBin]

Yes. The screw (bolt) inside has become stripped. So if you are spinning and it’s not coming loose it’s probably striped My recommendation would be to order new bump cap and “cut” the old one off.

[@HerbertAtkinson]

Same model I have I bought at Lowe's five years ago, I originally had the boulins straight pole weed eater wanted to go back to get same one again but finding out that they changed the way the spool spun which my original one spun in a clock wise position, the newer ones spun counter clock wise which was very awkward to me as if I was uncoordinated using it in that direction so researching more into their other models which is the BL110 spins clock wise which is what I wanted, the only thing I didn't like bout the BL110 is it's bended having to bend my back all the time where the straight pole model was longer to reach further out not having to bend my back, nonetheless I am to this BL110 it gets the job done but one other thing is the spool it came with I don't use it don't like the double wounded one can get jammed more then the single one so the straight pole Bouline single spool works well in the BL110.

[@MyLooneyBin]

just fired mine up again and did the yard, started right up. I am gonna do a video, I tried a blade attachment instead of using line ....

[@joshualuissaldivar8069]

cool, thx for sharing

[@maryshomestead]

Where do you get bolens parts

[@jsatrice]

How do you get the shaft to stop turning when screwing the knob back on?

[@MyLooneyBin]

press firmly on the bump cap, that should stop,

[@randynundlall2601]

Heh man, l followed the instruction, but the string snaps after a couple of minutes. What am l doing wrong here?

[@MyLooneyBin]

Snaps? Or snags? If your line snags or gets hung up, you might be winding it too tight. When you wind it you want to try to go layer by layer and not too tight or it will get stuck. Also, while it's running, you have to "bump" it on the ground to release more line. That is why the bottom cap has a spring, to tap it on the ground. Make sure your cap is freed. Watch the whole video, I have a key step at the end.

[@kingroc8711]

I really appreciate this video.. I did everything right except for the end.. makin sure it pops out..

[@MyLooneyBin]

I am glad it helped! I was having an issue as well, so I figured I better include that. Sometimes it pips out when it runs, but better to ensure it's right before we start. Thanks again!

[@Durgaacharya]

Hey buddy, my cap is stuck and couldn’t even unscrew it. Do u have any clue opening it? Thanks

[@MyLooneyBin]

If the cap is spinning you will have to cut it off. (the plastic that holds the bolt is probably stripped). If it's not moving, you need bigger tool! Might have to order a new cap either way

[@Dopest_diecast2003]

Is your still running?

[@Xsanity4]

Hi, I’m trying to unscrew the top of the spool to take it out but the cap on the top won’t loosen. Is there something I’m doing wrong?

[@MyLooneyBin]

Probably not. If the black end piece is just spinning, it is probably stripped out and will need to be replaced. If you are just unable to unscrew it you may just need to turn harder!

[@mikejordan3598]

Thank you buddy

[@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962]

I have trouble with the bent weedeaters

[@astrogem77]

Marcia E I really appreciate the video I have obviously been doing this wrong for the last 25 years and I’m completely amazed that it still worked for the last 25 years but this is so much easier than how I’ve been doing it so I totally appreciate it lol

[@MyLooneyBin]

well, I am not sure if you are being facetious or not, but if not, I hope it did help, IMO it is a pretty good process

[@FranciTurner]

Thank you. Husband showed me this but I forgot and he's on the road.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Heck, I have to watch half my videos again to remember how I did stuff. A good reminder once in a while is always needed

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

thanks again!! :)

[@bigs650]

I had someone install the wire wrong now this video is posted I did it right and it’s working well THANKS

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad you got it all worked out!

[@CampingGuy]

I have a brand new BL160 and I cannot take the middle thing off to change the string

[@MyLooneyBin]

brand new, wow, hold the outer piece that the line comes out of, and the use a wrench and try to unscrew the smaller bump camp. you can apply pretty good pressure, but if it doesnt come off, I would exchange it...

[@CampingGuy]

@@MyLooneyBin thanks for your time. Copy that

[@HolyCrapErik]

Thank you I was so confused about how the knob went back on now the only thing is that my blade is crap and won’t cut the string

[@MyLooneyBin]

well, hopefully this helped out, thanks for commenting!!!

[@Hatcherhemsley]

I lost my spring 😢

[@jakelavis3694]

Am I able to switch the curved shaft on my 110 to a straight shaft? And if so what would I need to buy

[@MyLooneyBin]

I do not believe so. You will need to buy the 160. That is basically the difference. The 110 is just a weed eater curved shaft. The 160 is the straight shift that will allow for different attachments

[@jakelavis3694]

@@MyLooneyBin that’s too bad. I appreciate ur feedback! Thank u

[@ibewill1983]

Thank you so much! Got mine in and took me a minute because I'm not good with lawn equipment. 🤦 Thanks from Ga!

[@MyLooneyBin]

No problem, glad it helped!

[@jackielincoln4509]

I want to thank you so much for the video. My boyfriend was at work and it is a new Bolen Weedeater. I called him and he said it was new and he didn't know how. So I searched on KZbin and found this video. You explain how to do this excellent. Thanks again!!

[@MyLooneyBin]

thank you so much! comments like that are always the best, glad I could help!!

[@rosatapia2839]

Thank, your video was great help,

[@MyLooneyBin]

You're welcome! thanks for commenting! glad it helped

[@georgefeliz7875]

Awesome. Complicated made simple! Just how I like it! Bon.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@myscrappinmama]

First use and the knob on the bolt came off. I found it back aways from a freshly trimmed path. Can I glue it back on or do I have to replace it completely?

[@MyLooneyBin]

Very interesting that the bolt came free. Something sounds a miss. Maybe just order a new bump cap assembly from Amazon

[@myscrappinmama]

@@MyLooneyBin the bolt didn’t come free it was just the little black cap /knob on the bump assembly. Your video was informative.

[@burroughsfamily3765]

Great video! Super helpful. Thank you.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@emilbonomi5974]

Thank you so much. this was a huge help!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it helped!

[@kamilsnuggs2632]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it helped man! Stay hydrated!

[@jacobdavis736]

How's that thing running still

[@MyLooneyBin]

Still running like a champ!

[@jewski27]

The 100 is different, there is no separator for the channel.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Oh, no separator would seemingly cause lots of line tangle? I haven't seen the 100

[@jewski27]

I thought it would get all tangled but haven't had any issues since I put new line in it.

[@mastendaddy]

Short and sweet.. Thanks man

[@MyLooneyBin]

No problem, hope it helped

[@billmann2991]

Excellent! Very Helpful

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@slightly1877]

That last tip was key! Ty so much for posting this, I had mine all wrong.

[@djmfilms1999]

Thank you so much for this !!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Hope it helped man! Thanks

[@bennyking5996]

Thanks for a great demo

[@MyLooneyBin]

welcome man, hope it helped

[@F__kWitMeh]

Thank you bro 💯👌🏾

[@MyLooneyBin]

hope it helped man, thanks for the watch and comment!

[@christophermercon3277]

Super helpful thanks

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it helped

[@sawyerbills5939]

Thanks boss

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you man. Hope it helped!

[@reubenanderson5100]

Good instructions.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you, hope it helped

[@153RAMIREZ]

Ty man great lesson

[@MyLooneyBin]

hope it helped

[@MatthewCowdin]

Thanks bro

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you. Glad it helped!

[@boydshaw3369]

very good!!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you!

[@Gitanagurl]

Thank you!

[@MyLooneyBin]

You're welcome!

[@rafaelferrer9015]

How put oil

[@MyLooneyBin]

this is a 2 cycle, must add 2 cycle oil with the gas! 40 to 1 ratio

[@bentemple9326]

Thank you

[@MyLooneyBin]

You're welcome

[@jariel1031]

Thanks. I unfortunately watched someone else's video before I went and restrung mine this morning. It must have jammed up about 5 times on me. Curious the counter clockwise winding because on the bottom of my spool it says to wind it clockwise. I'll be sure to do it the right way next time.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Well I guess that all depends on whether you look from the top or bottom. But make sure you line in the direction they say

[@callsignnictmere465]

Cap won’t unscrew.

[@MyLooneyBin]

I have a video for that if you go to my channel then to playlist and go to the Bolens. There will be a video there. Basically you will need to order a new cap and cut the old one off.

[@callsignnictmere465]

@@MyLooneyBin Thanks the centrifcal force tightens the cap. I watched another video where a guy uses channel locks to remove the cap. I had one in my tool box and I was able to remove it without damaging the cap.

[@sherrihobbs7901]

Thank you!!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Hope it helped! Thank you

[@sdbrown8765]

Thanks

[@MyLooneyBin]

Hope it helped. Thanks

[@jessicawoods5220]

I wish I knew about this KZbin video sooner. My weedeater & I fought many aggravating restring battles lol Ty for your video my friend Misti recommended it as she recommended it after she has this weedeater & recommended it to me. I bought this from Lowes a few yrs.ago ,so far so good except string battle of course its only real drawback.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Yea don't use too much line or it pops out all over the place!

[@TylerJonesPro]

Thanks for this - mine wasn’t feeding, it was that important step of making sure the outer reel was flush with the cap so it would bump feed!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Yea, sometimes it's just one simple thing. I don't think I made a big deal in the video about that, so hopefully the comment will help people if they are having the same issue

[@dannydimes2814]

my bump head wont move

[@MyLooneyBin]

wont move? are you able to unspin the cap? you should also be able to push the plastic piece on the outside of the cap ... watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKpfKeNrrWLf68

[@dannydimes2814]

@@MyLooneyBin I cant even spin the damn thing

[@jacobdavis736]

Awesome thank you for this. Made it extremely easy for me man.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Glad it helped!

[@paulwilkins1916]

Thanks man

[@MyLooneyBin]

thanks for taking the time to comment! means alot ... hope it helped!!

[@paulwilkins1916]

My Looney Bin needed a refresher

[@dannygarcia9154]

I find these videos helpful mines just wont start, is there a way you can make a video on it I would really appreciate it.

[@emmapattison3475]

Thank you

[@lewisleftwich9871]

When you mention "top" and "bottom" on the spool...is the "top" the groove closest to the spring??

[@MyLooneyBin]

Top is going to be the one closest to the slots that hold your line for you. So wind that one first. Press it into the slot to hold the line then do the “bottom” one. Hope that helps

[@urainaheyward190]

You gave more details on restringing then the other videos. Thank you.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you, hope it helped

[@pavlesarenac5980]

Thank you so much

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thank you, hope it helped

[@pavlesarenac5980]

@@MyLooneyBin of course, after 25 min I looked your video and finish, hahahahah Thank you so much one more time

[@micdynasty6438]

Thank you. Well explained. And easy to follow.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Thanks. Hope it helped

[@julieleonard5481]

Thank you, so helpful! Clear and calm! 😊

[@MyLooneyBin]

I watch myself on 1.5speeed! Lol. Buy I try to make it easy to understand. As my friend says "you don't know, till you know"

[@aprilgarrison2609]

Huge help with my new weed eater. Thank you! :)

[@MyLooneyBin]

Hope it helped. Thanks for commenting and watching

[@AllFunniesandGames]

Great tips. Thanks for putting this info out there for folks!

[@MyLooneyBin]

You bet!

[@garrettswift4383]

My bump knob is stuck! I turn it counter clockwise while holding the outer spook but stays there I have no more line but it was running fine before

[@MyLooneyBin]

Is it spinning and not coming off?

[@michaellopez8708]

My Looney Bin mine is doing the same sir but it does not spin at all

[@MyLooneyBin]

@@michaellopez8708 check out this video, it might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKpfKeNrrWLf68

[@MyLooneyBin]

check out this video, it might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKpfKeNrrWLf68

[@bubbatooth7744]

You made it so easy, I think Bubba Tooth can do it! I gonna try to Gitr done.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Awesome! Even Bubba Tooth can do it!

[@bubbatooth7744]

@@MyLooneyBin i gotta believe in Bubba piwer!!

[@bubbatooth7744]

*power

[@bobbijobeam5895]

First of all in the beginning, you talk way too much. I am already stressed out and I want to hear about you and your friends. The other thing is you need to get closer to show where the holes are and you need to say which way you wind up for string left or right? And at the end you’re poking it through things that you can’t see from where I am watching you so please get closer and then also you don’t explain how much strength do you need hanging out of the Weedwhacker a lot of things are missing, but I think I got the most of it just slow down a little bit get a little closer I’d be more specific

[@JQUICK21]

Terrible!

[@MyLooneyBin]

really? what's the problem? how can i improve, what was the issue??