Ryobi Generator Down on Power - Horsepower?

[@wsawyer2]

I am now 80 and have been watching your episodes for very long time, in fact yours are the ONLY ones I watch. Very professional and no "cuteness". Keep it up my man.

[@CHADCZ123]

When I was younger I was guilty of calling people stupid and lazy, but as time has gone on, I’ve realized this is by design. These kind of skills should be taught in high school like it used to be.

[@bruceaux174]

Watching you repair makes me think of you as the Mr. Rogers of generators. Calm and methodical.

[@markyoung7470]

I think of James as the Sherlock Homes of Generators . In an investigation details matter🔎

[@gordiehattrick]

@@markyoung7470The Jack Reacher of Generators 🙂

[@mshaw290808mi]

I have been watching your channel for years, never gets old, still enjoying it. Thank you! Appreciate they way you not only restore the engine mechanically but also cosmetically, the sign of a true professional.

[@michaelthorpe9560]

If ever I get a carb that has a stuck main just in it,, I apply a little heat to the tube were the main jet is fitted,, being made of ally and the main jet made of brass,, the ally carb will expands more than the brass will and the jet come's free every time,, but dont go cooking the carb heating it up!,, love your videos,, good lighting with a steady filming using a steady tripod and a good microphone,, so we who watch them,, ""a lot!"",, dont start felling sea sick or get our ear's blown out by varying unpalatable and very noise music,, keep the videos coming,, we love them

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. Recently tried that trick and it works well.

[@wildefox1478]

That was a steal for that generator, and all it needed was a valve adjustment, carb clean, tank clean and new lines. Nice work James!

[@throwbo]

I'm always amazed at the completely false notions that sellers have about their generators. I used to think it was lying to get a better price ("just needs a tuneup" = "thrown rod, hole in crankcase") but sometimes the mistake is in the other direction. Where did they get the idea that it couldn't make 240V?

[@FishFind3000]

Buying a 420cc engine alone is over $130 from harbor freight. There was money left on that table by the seller.

[@Deucealive75]

@@FishFind3000 $130? The 420's are $400.

[@jcondon1]

If only Harbor freight sold tapered shaft engines. I would be their biggest customer.

[@Roy_Tellason]

@@jcondon1 I wonder if it's possible to make an adapter to do that, assuming that one had access to the right machining facilities. A lathe, ferinstance?

[@robfinch1522]

Only just seen this video. Re the pull start cord, just an FYI, you didn`t need to replace it or pre wind and hold the spring while you connected it. If you look you will see a small notch in the perphery of the cord holder. Just pull the excess cord back so that the handle meets the stop, feed the cord that is on the coil out through the notch and just holding it tight at the notch, wind the cord holder as many times as necessary to take up the slack and then release the cord from the notch. Cord is shortened and spring is tensioned. It takes longer to descibe than actually do it. Good video.

[@davidlamberson5435]

I am a school trained motorcycle mechanic no longer working in that field. I have always had good basic electrical knowledge. When I first started watching you work on the power side of these gas powered generators I was kinda lost. Now I am starting to see the big picture and the way generators are wired and how they work. Keep up the good work and these helpful video. Small engine repair may be my future after I retire from my second career in a few years. Thanks again.

[@43mackmobile]

Definitely a side hustle for when I retire

[@ron827]

Great sleuthing as usual. A tank can be easily mopped out by putting a few shop paper towels in it and making them walz around to every corner using compressed air. Then fish them out with your flexible grabber. To prevent flash rust, some alcohol can be added to absorb any remaining water, then swish some mixed two stroke fuel around in it and drain it out.

[@tarstarkusz]

Why the hell don't they just make the tanks so that the corner with the petcock is the lowest point in the tank? I'm guessing that would cost a few pennies and so they won't do it.

[@ron827]

@@tarstarkusz The lowest point in a tank is where water and debris collects so may be the reason for not locating the petcock there. Just a guess.

[@tarstarkusz]

@@ron827 Yes, water is heavier than gas and will sink to the bottom. I was just thinking because they always make them so difficult to completely empty. It wouldn't need to be a big drop, just a gentle slope so that the petcock is on the lowest part. But you are probably right.

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@tarstarkusz if there is a crap sump in the tank it should have a drain. the truth is its just lazy engineering.

[@jackmahogovv]

Got a good deal on a pretty nice generator after you did your magic to it.

[@fromagefrizzbizz9377]

As a diagnostic shortcut - check the hot-neutral resistances at ALL outlets, then hot-hot at the 240v. You should see your 3-4 ohms for all hot-neutral, and 6-8 or so for hot-hot. This gives a full end-to-end check for the outlets, breakers, stator coils before opening anything, if you see total blackout on one hot across all outlet, that points at the power head. If the same hot works on only some outlets, you have a panel issue. Etc.

[@robertmoore2527]

Why don't you post your own expert videos?

[@robertpeters9438]

115 volts is fine under heavy load.

[@fromagefrizzbizz9377]

@@robertpeters9438 I should have made it more obvious: the assumption is that the generator is turned *off* before making resistance measurements on the outlets. Measuring resistance while the generator is operating is a good way to blow up your meter. As such, I'm referring to the nominal voltage on the outlets as to which socket you're sticking it into, not what the voltages actually are when powered up. That's a matter for the regulator, not the winding resistance/continuity checks.

[@Darknamja]

@@fromagefrizzbizz9377 It was obvious enough. Good post. 😉

[@mjg263]

Very well bought and an excellent repair! I like Ryobi tools and equipment, they seem to give the best bang for the buck and it’s good to hear that they have decent product support.

[@4given-c5h]

Good call on the tight exhaust valve! The average DIY Joe would never have caught that.

[@Deucealive75]

The average DIY Joe is the one who screwed up a simple lash adjustment causing the issue in the first place. And it should have been noticed right away when a load was applied.

[@williamwallace8994]

Thank you for all your very informative videos. After watching one of your generator repairs, I decided to take on my own, which is a 5250 Watt Porter-Cable, Model BS525, circa 1999. It's been a bear to start, typically taking 20+ pulls. Since I don't have the ultrasonic cleaner, I decided to go the replacement route. I bought a OEM carburetor on eBay for about $110. When I received it, I could tell that, although it was indeed new, it was probably 20 years old. The foam oil pads on the throttle and choke shafts basically disintegrated when touched. I just removed the dust, put on some oil, and installed. I also replaced the fuel lines as they cracked on removal, as well as the filter. Long story short, it started on the first pull, and runs well. I'll check the frequency and voltage when the weather warms up a bit. Thanks for inspiring me! If you are ever in Maine, drop me a line.

[@jcondon1]

Glad to hear.

[@navvet4518]

Another great video and 57 minutes of unproductivity at work. A generator for $50 in my part of the world is nonexistent. 2 to 300 dollars for something that doesn’t run and top dollar for something that does run. I am in a hurricane zone which doesn’t help. I look forward to your videos. Your camera is top notch too. Thank you sir.

[@throwbo]

Rich suburbs are a good place to buy generators because the rich people (esp. the young generation) don't know how to work on their own stuff and just get rid of it when it breaks. Anything that makes it non-running cuts the value to $50 even it it is just a dirty carb.

[@43mackmobile]

Just bought my first flippable if that's a word, a 6500 watt Cummins Industrial Tool generator, brushless that makes power and runs great but the carb has a crack in the base and leaks fuel, have a clone ordered as well as a new air box and tank fuel valve so when I flip it it won't burn to the ground. I hate to be critical but watching James remove fuel lines is like watching a monkey fuck a football but he hasn't lost one yet. lol love you James and your very informative videos. Keep up the good work.🥰

[@navvet4518]

@@43mackmobile Well done!

[@trickyrat483]

Well, the "glue" on the pot is Loctite or similar, and it's not there to "stop you adjusting it" but to hold the factory calibration under engine vibration. You should have put a blob of Loctite back on the pot screw once you'd adjusted it for the exact same reason. :) Get yourself a fine 3/8th's screw-head socket and use a ratchet - rather than a screwdriver - to get more torque on those carb jets; it means you can also press down at the same time to prevent chewing the jet screw head up. Alternatively, get a screwdriver with a hexagonal section at the top end of the shaft so you can use a spanner on it for the same effect. Great video, btw. :)

[@lnk4328]

A dab of fingernail polish will do the same.

[@gbsbill]

Not only did you restore the engine and clean it up cosmetically, but I like the way you are meticulous about the voltage and frequency or Hertz that it puts out so you don't damage what is connected. Yes the sign of a true professional.

[@oldroscoe2590]

You made that look easy. I appreciate the explanations of how the voltage adjustment works.

[@virgilrice7020]

I just wanted to you know I love watching your channel I had a pressure washer with a carburetor issue I took what I learned off your channel a fixed the machine I look forward to more of your videos

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. Glad you were able to fix your pressure washer.

[@williamwhite1348]

Thought you might be interested in hearing how some contractors treat their Ryobi generators. No air cleaner, sitting in mud and dust, running 8 hrs. a day and it still starts every time on the first pull. I'd like to send a picture but you tube doesn't provide for that. Great videos ! Thanks Bill White

[@davidcampbel]

Thanks again for the video James, always learn something from you and enjoy watching your troubleshooting process.

[@Sickofitall-76]

Another great video sir! Here’s another idea for you for removing rust from the interior of old rusty gas tanks. Insure they’re not leaking in any way, throw in a handful or three of nuts or bolts or both, add a splash of dish soap and some water and spin slowly. I have a small electric motor driving an old bike wheel that is bolted to a wall stud that I strap a tank to and spin for a few hours. Spinning the tank on it’s side makes the nuts and bolts tumble around the inside and mechanically removes the rust and pitting. Makes a hell of a racket but works great if you keep it inside a garage to minimize noise. Rinse and then Evaporust if needed.🤙🏽🤙🏽 Tip courtesy of mustie1! Give him his due!

[@jcondon1]

Mustie1 deserves his due. That method works well. I just do not have the proper setup for that :(

[@hobtink]

Almost every time I’ve done what you do to the end of the rope with my hand/fingers I get a hot burning bugger so I usually use a tool of som nature and roll hot rope end on something besides my skin. You do it enough to have a sense for it.

[@kpdvw]

Coils? The proper term is windings, windings are made of coils... A nice and clean machine with minimal problems, now if it wasn't for that pesky kill switch on the side......good job James !

[@jcondon1]

Gets me every time.

[@kpdvw]

stuck main jet? penetrant and heat up shaft and try again...?

[@JayWye52]

actually,a coil consists of windings. each turn of wire is a winding.

[@ronlarson9871]

Hello, James. Absolutely love your videos! It would be great to see more tractors and lawn mowers in addition to the fine generator repairs!

[@jcondon1]

Got a chainsaw and snow blower in the works.

[@حسينجبار-ت8م3ش]

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[@jasonburguess]

Not sure what climate you are in, but up here in Alaska, whenever we get a generator, the first thing we do is remove the airbox and filter and throw it away, they collect moisture from the air and freeze into a solid brick in winter and cause lots of problems. Remove the filter and airbox and they run forever. Unless you're running one in a dusty environment those airboxes are worthless trash. Another problem we have here in sub zero temps is any of the emissions evap stuff, just gets all gummed up with ice almost immediately and makes em run like crap, we pull the crankcase breather tubes off the airbox so moisture from the crankcase can't get into the intake. Just a tip from the frozen north. Love the videos, keep up the good work

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. Good tips. Much like a snow blower.

[@jasonburguess]

@@jcondon1 yup, the crankcase breather is the real culprit, as the case warms up moisture begins to come into the airbox and freeze on contact with the carburetor causing icing and potential damage to the engine. P.s. never buy a generac generator, we've had three that all died in he same way, one was the intake, the other two were the exhaust valves breaking off for no reason at low load, and impaling the pistons. All were 8kw at approx 30f running about 600watts. They are made of sintered metal and are basically garbage, and the cost for parts is the same as a new Genset. Out here we've got a saying " the older the machine, the better it works" new crap just breaks and can't be fixed, the old generators like the lister diesels and Perkins, they run forever zero issues, the brand new ones from the box stores, break in less than 500hrs. New=garbage.

[@matthewcampbell8071]

One thing you mentioned about that adjustable jet I believe that is factory configuration to look broken off. I have had many carbs that had that same broken off bolt. Either it is stock or someone has been in before me every time and broken it.

[@ChristopherLionRoars]

You have inspired me to take small engine repair classes.

[@papaalphaoscar5537]

Ultrasonic cleaners do perform better at the "line of sight" from the bottom of the pan. You could try to orient the part you are most interested in cleaning towards the bottom, like that stuck orifice. And there are also "sweet" spots in the tank which you could map out by floating a thin sheet of Al foil in the tank and running it for a few seconds.

[@christurner5473]

Great video as always, whenever I get a notification that your videos are new I can’t click on them fast enough

[@anthonysimonhough9691]

Thanks James for another great movie it’s good to watch a professional do his work.

[@teksight9714]

Thanks for your videos. I was able to get my PowerStroke generator running by cleaning the carb after watching your PowerStroke repair video. We have two generators, the PowerStroke and a Coleman. The Coleman has a pulse fuel pump, but I can't identify anything resembling a fuel pump on the PowerStroke. In this video the engine looks very similar to the PowerStroke so I guess it too is a Honda clone. I've googled it and not getting an answer why some generators have fuel pumps and some may not.

[@MitchEllis-dn9lf]

I really miss feeling like and working on my own things. Something you can’t really explain to anyone until they too get to that point in their life. It sucks more bad than good discs and vertebrae in neck, L3-L4 nothing but the empty disc sack no jelly in the disc anymore and my outer thighs are getting weak the part of the body that L3-L4 nerves control and both SI Joints need to be mechanically fused. And let’s not forget about my girlfriend and constant companion, Fibromyalgia all of which I have suffered with since I was about 20, now 68 7/4/24. I guess that’s why I find James’s videos so therapeutic, his soft demeanor, methodical analyzation like I would only he’s smarter about small engines and generators but, I am I’m learning, all thanks to James’s videos his clean content I have only one heard James say a dirty word and that was like damn or or something.

[@wjodf8067]

About time you got a generator that did not take three videos nice job as always the scramble for generators was intense upper mid Hudson valley with an ice storm that looked like a crystal palace wonderland but no power for a week

[@jcondon1]

I sold a few that week.

[@28YorkshireRose12]

And there was I, thinking right at the start "This can't take an hour!" - Wonderful stuff, that there "Evaporust". I'm glad that carburettor came good, without even getting the emulsion tube out of it. We've got the exact same issue with one right here, but the previous owner would keep trying, and has chewed away at the screwdriver slot - It'll never come out in a month of Sundays, but if yours cleaned up in the ultrasonic, so might ours! That's made a nice machine in the end, and for 2015 issue, it's in very decent condition. Honda might be a better machine, but they're pretty much 'bespoke'. At least with these Ryobi and other similar brands, there is a lot of interchangeability of parts which makes them a lot easier to fix, or to build one up from a pile of scrapped machines.

[@FishFind3000]

I found an old Bonney wrench that was from the 1934 or so from the info I could find, but half of the wrench had bad rusting. I really wanted to save the wrench so I tried evaoprust for the first time and it really took care of it. I’m really happy that it removed the rust but didn’t damage the rest of the markings that sanding or wiring wheeling would have.

[@jcondon1]

Was wondering how many people looked at the time when I said this would be a quick one. A better description might have been an easy one. Nothing serious wrong with it other then needed some maintenance. Honda clones, as much as people complain about them (myself included), parts are cheap and plentiful. Good luck with your carburetor. Have heard applying heat will work, but have not tried it yet.

[@28YorkshireRose12]

@@jcondon1 Hi James, We tried heating as our first course of action, but apart from burnt fingers, we got nothing. The biggest problem is that the previous owner kept on chewing away with a screwdriver to such an extent that now all that happens is that even with the best fitting driver, it simply cams out of what's left of the slot - It just rises and falls like a merry-go-round ride. It'll get its turn in the cleaner, and it'll get probed in every orifice. We'll give it every chance before condemning it, and seeing how yours cleaned up, you never know, it might be okay, but just right now it does the usual hunting/surging on little or no load. The guys down at our local small engine shop say they've not had a lot of success with heating, but it has bailed them out once or twice. The problem they pointed out was that the alloy casting is prone to melt, even with a domestic heat gun, and it's a case of finding just the right time to stop before the alloy melts.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great detective work james ! I have bought several with the add saying no power , and had it be an easy fix. Then again I have bought them and found it was terminal on the stator or rotor .. Most folks that buy these small engines don't know you have to adjust the valves and they think that the engine has a major issue .. nice generator !! I take a meter with me and do a quick test to ground and to L1/L2 and it does help wead out a bad one .. You did great .. ENJOYED !!

[@cburgess5294]

you have inspired me to pull the carb off my generator and clean it - it needs a little choke to run well after sitting for a winter with gas in it.. I have an ultrasonic and will try the degreaser from harbor freight. Thanks!

[@jcondon1]

The HF degreaser works really well.

[@hermanmclean311]

Thank you Mr. Jim. You are a very good teacher. I am sure I am not the only one who has learned a great deal from your videos. Thanks again.

[@edpagan3336]

great job again what do you do with all the generators?

[@andyhamilton8940]

Love those green Ryobis. They make fire engines a similar color. Great video as usual.

[@GNX157]

I have that on/off switch on the side of my Ryobi power washer as well. The way I solved it is to make it a habit to shut down then flip the switch right back to on again so it’s ready for next time.

[@MsDave64]

I was surprised at the good rating you gave Ryobi for their support and pricing. I have been staying away from them because I did not like that greenish yellow paint or the squatty look of the unit. That, plus I see a lot of people wanting to get rid of them for one reason or another. I am going to check one out for myself to fix up and see how they sell. As always very informative.

[@Roy_Tellason]

In terms of power tools in general they seem to be rated somewhat lower than say DeWalt or Milwaukee, from what I've seen on various YT channels. But we've acquired a couple of things, first a blower (used to remove snow from the deck outside the back door) and more recently a cordless circular saw, and we're pretty happy with both of them. What's being pointed out here with regard to the availability of parts for repairs is also a big plus as far as I'm concerned.

[@Demoralized88]

All this shit comes from the same faceless Chinese factory; Ryobi/Ridgid/DeWalt/etc is the WORST value because it's the same as the 'generic' brands at literally 2-4x the price. Power tools, especially compressors and small-engine equipment especially are literally all the same regardless of the name on it and if it looks similar or the same, it's because it is. You can easily verify this by looking at parts diagrams and schematics online.

[@Me11oIngenuity]

Man, the generator deals just seem to fall out of the trees where you are at. So cool.

[@elcomandante9299]

I don't buy it for a minute.

[@GNX157]

FWIW, on a lot of Ryobi generators, they have put a heat or abrasion protective sleeve over their fuel lines when new.

[@keithl4779]

Nice to see a methodical & patient fix!

[@whathobbythisweek]

I have the same generator. Now I kinda want to tear into the valves and see where they're at just to safisfy my own curiosity. Had a four day power outage this time last year and it ran perfect, it's loud as hell but I was the only guy on the block with A/C in the middle of August and with the power down I was able to sneak an electrical panel swap under the radar.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

50 dollar generators, not in my Craigslist ads!! Nice work Jim!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Ken

[@galatiel77ify]

I've really enjoying your videos Jim. I was referred to your channel by KZbin after being a Mustie1 fan for so many years. Keep up the good work. God bless

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

James: I think if you set up an impact driver that just fits the main jet emulsion tube these seized screws if not molested already might break them loose. Altering an impact driver blade, or driver head to fit the screw perfectly will make it stronger and more likely to work repeatedly. I think no bigger than a 20oz hammer head should be used for this purpose

[@JamesDeese]

Way to go! You always follow the trail and get to the culprit.

[@gearhead6974]

I pulled out a jet that was stuck like that using a small pan torch. heated the outside while turning it at the same time basically loosening up the varnish with heat.pushed out the emulsion tube the same way I have a wire with slight hook at the end to pull it out.

[@jcondon1]

Did that recently and it worked well!

[@maverick5006]

James, I know it's a lot to ask, but have you ever considered putting together a tutorial video on diagnosing power head issues? I know you go over a lot of diagnosing power issues, but something on the order of "If it doesn't do this, check this" sort of video. All your viewers could bookmark it and have it for future reference. Thank you!!

[@jcondon1]

Will add it to my video idea list and hopefully make it at some point.

[@YukonHawk1]

Morning Jim. I think that valley on top of the tank might be for safety in case of a small fuel spill from going on to a hot engine.

[@jcondon1]

Good morning Paul

[@Tom-In-Ga]

Hi, Paul. I never understood why they built tanks like that but what you said makes perfect sense. Guess that's why the cap isn't vented and there's a separate vent on the top of the tank. This way, in a perfect world, any water in that valley won't seep into the tank through the vented cap. Of course, if water is laying in that valley and you take the cap off to add gas, all bets are off. But the safety aspect does make perfect sense.

[@robm1892]

That's the best one you've done, yet.

[@mistastabs5840]

New Sonic Cleaner!!! Great video, I really like the details.

[@richardbaker3621]

James if you inspect your gas tank with a scope do you not see rust on the top of the tank? When Evaporust is used, I don't see how rust can be removed for areas above the liquid level. Have you considered electrolysis? The tank can be filled to overflow with water treated with washing soda to make it conductive. When electrical power is applied the rust is attacked on all areas of the inside of the tank. When the process is complete the inside of tank takes on a black color. The inside of the tank is washed with water and completely dried using a heat source like a hair drier or head gun. The tank is then sealed using a product like Damon Industries Red Kote. The sealer binds up lose particles that may be inside the tank and keeps air away from the steel surfaces. I don't have a lot of experience with this process (have only used it a couple of times) but so far the results have been good.

[@johndeerekid167]

Just my 2 pence: no reason to adjust the voltage as long as it's over 110v, 115 is perfectly fine. This is why I hate steel fuel tanks on equipment that realistically sit around most of the time. Ryobi engines (whomever makes them) always end up with tight valves for some reason. And good job figuring out all this really needed from the beginning was a valve job. Another perfectly good generator saved.

[@Deucealive75]

The reason it ended up with a tight lash is because it wasn't adjusted properly by whoever did it prior to him getting the gen. Valve lash cannot magically get tighter on it's own. If the adjustment is out without anyone touching it, it is going to have too much lash from slight valve train wear at any of the 7 points of friction in those engines.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. Agree anything between 114-126 is good. Between 110-130 is ok, just trying to get it the best it can be.

[@Jaxter1137]

I noticed that the liquid you use in the sonic cleaner is yellow. Could you tell us what you use. I’m ordering one but I don’t know what too use as a cleaner. Thanks for any help you can give. Also another awesome video.

[@mikesbarn1858]

I think that the manufacturers specify an engine and the engine manufacturer says out of stock send one with the extra shut off switch. When rewinding a recoil spring I go to max winding then back off 2 turns. Then give another 1/4 turn out when I put the handle on.

[@RobertL78]

We have those generators at work, we also get the water logged fuel tanks on them when they return from jobs.

[@deangentles4966]

Hi James nice sitting in your class today mate Good looking gene this one with easy fixers I always pick up knowledge from every episode with you as you are a good teacher of course

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Dean!

[@ryansteve8739]

Whenever you put an acid or chemical in a gas tank to clean out the rust, those chemicals remove the protective (usually galvanized) coating on the inside of the tank. If you don’t use a tank sealer immediately after cleaning the tank out, it will rust 3x faster than it originally did. Even if you put gas in it, unless the tank is absolutely full to the top, all the time, the sides and top of the inside of the tank will rust. So when it’s running and using gas, it will also be rusting again at the same time. The only way to do it right is with a tank sealer. It’s a bit costly, but cheaper than replacing the tank.

[@williamfoote2888]

It’ll only rust if the gas is consistently moist. The typical amount of EtOH in gasoline will pull that moisture out of the air, right up until it exceeds the solubility of water in your gasoline ethanol mix. That’s one reason why it’s important to turn over the fuel on a regular basis. That’s one reason why the tank was as rusty s it was. Maintaining this equipment includes caring for the fuel. If you’re going to store the equipment for any length of time, Stabil or SeaFoam isn’t ‘recommended.’ It’s ‘mandatory.’

[@w2dmw]

Jim, why don't you use muriatic acid for rusty tanks ?? The kind sold for concrete cleaning can be thinned down, if necessary.....

[@jcondon1]

It will work well. Just need to pay attention or you will burn a hole in the tank. Normally I work on this stuff late at night and go to work the next day so would not work out well for me.

[@francisbailey3831]

Good morning, James. Another generator brought to full life. I have a feeling that some people who work on their units, are not quite sure what they are doing. For example, us the incorrect fuel line.????. My other question is what the real purpose of the two-engine cutoff switches. ????

[@jcondon1]

The two switches is a bit strange. They could have eliminated one. My best guess is better to use the engine switch to shut down the engine. The switch on the east start actually chokes the engine when set to off. That will flood the engine making it difficult to restart and cause backfiring.

[@mtttony]

Nice new ultrasonic cleaner! Whoo! Hey James i've had some experience cleaning rusted motorbike tanks..A good tip worth considering is methylated spirit will mix with water into an emulsion leaving no water droplets in the tank just mix and flush a couple of times with clean spirit.. Keep them coming bud.

[@BBDragon66]

Watching you fight that petrified fuel line reminds me of how every step of my projects feel. 😁😁

[@jcondon1]

It was a fight.

[@davidstjohn1]

Absolutely love your videos, I could watch your videos all day long. Keep up the good work

[@moya034]

Evaporust is neat stuff. Uses the same chemistry as if you were to use molasses and water. The Evaporust does work faster then molasses.

[@w2dmw]

Great job, Jim, as always. You got an easy one, for once. Enjoy it..!!!

[@GeorgeBonez]

Man that’s a good looking generator to have been outside for 5 years. $50 bucks??? I NEVER run across deals like that! I have the Ryobi 6500w. I think the 5500 was discontinued. Ryobi really make nice generators by they really skimped on the fuel systems. These things often end up on the used market but they almost never have any serious issues but sadly they have chronic fuel issues like rust, clogged lines, clogged tank vent valve etc.

[@MrTehudson]

lol i saw switch was off while you were taking apart and wondered why you would turn off if you couldn't start it lol i was hollering turn switch on but not loud enough to go back in time when you actually were trying to get going lol

[@MichaelDavis-cg8uj]

Im a fairly recent newer viewer. Bout 2 weeks now. I have now sat thru and watched almost every video. Great Job James! How do you keep finding all these generators so cheap for sale!?! Ive now been scouring craigslist and ebay trying to find one to fix. No luck here in North Texas area... I enjoy the vids tremendously. Keep up the good work!

[@jcondon1]

Think the Northeast has more neglected generators. I always look when visiting family in NC and always come home with nothing :(

[@geebsterswats]

What was that device mounted to the top of the air cleaner that the fuel line from the gas tank connected to, which then fueled the carburetor? @46:00

[@billsuess6243]

I just would to say how much I enjoy your videos and there educational too. Thanks

[@ernmeister54]

You just never know what is wrong with something until you get into it. That one was pretty easy for you this time. Wonder if your luck will hold;)

[@hhk342]

8:40 is it better when changing oils to open the lead ,so faster oils can be mostly drine ? Also do we have generator whit permanent Router ? I learn something , but don't worry ,we just looking , thanks

[@christophermarshall5765]

Runs good now. Nice job.

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great job and that genset was a steal!

[@FelixAcosta-e7l]

Have a 12,000 watt, *the beast*.. battery/key start generator, the cord was like some type of thin cloth..not reinforced, about the fifth time I used it, pulled cord, it broke and looked as if cord just desintegrated..

[@hobtink]

Yeah, you need the exactly correct blade thickness and width in those main jet screw heads. I used to have a complete set of straight sided blade screw drivers of different widths and blade thickness, don’t know where they went.

[@Digital-Dan]

Evaporust either removes the rust or converts it to a different, non-reactive, form of iron oxide, as I recall. Note that what was left lacked the red-brown color of true rust. Chelation is a wonderful thing.

[@googacct]

For stuck emulsion tubes could you try heating up the whole carb. Maybe in boiling water. If it is something like locktite, then it might soften enough to allow it to be unthreaded. Also the coeffienct of thermal expansion for aluminum is more than brass, so that might also help making it easier to remove.

[@jcondon1]

Have heard the same about heat. Will give it a try.

[@Tom-In-Ga]

Wow! You got your fair share of critics on this one. Everything from a cheap screwdriver to how to swish evapo-rust. My only critique would be whatever you sell it for, you should give half to the guy you only paid $50 to. Yeah, right! 🤣 I do have to say it looks friggin cold up there in NY though. Oh, well. Spring is right around the corner.

[@jcondon1]

There are always critics. But also a lot of good comments that get me thinking how to do things better with the tools I have.

[@paulstaf]

The glue on the potentiometer isn't there to keep you from adjusting it, it is there to keep it from moving from vibrations once it has been adjusted. You should put some glue back on it when you get it adjusted properly.

[@Roy_Tellason]

Nail poiish works well for this.

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Great video as always. I have good results by flushing with a cup of alcohol after Evapo-Rust and as flash rust inhibitor I use a little two-stroke mixed gasoline which is then drained out prior to filling with regular gas.

[@jcondon1]

Both good recommendations. Thanks!

[@mikem5823]

would like to see the oscilloscope on the output to see the waveform and noise

[@davidstjohn1]

Nice you got a new ultrasonic cleaner

[@hobtink]

I don’t have a Ryobi generator, have a older Coleman power mate 5209(I think). I bought it from HD as a Return To Vendor. Someone had messed with the speed setting and loosened or didn’t know how to tight the friction plate on the manual idle down to run speed lever Simon it kept creeping down and they set the run speed screw to about 60 hz with the idle down-run lever neatly at the idle position. It has done ok but I have one leg of 120 that fluctuates a bit and have not taken the time to troubleshoot the cause. But suspect a poor electrical connection somewhere associated with that leg so for my uses it’s not needed and very infrequently used and if used at a very light load like a small box fan. I have been happy with my Ryobi tools except their batteries are not as good as their nicads of the early 80’s I believe.

[@Demoralized88]

Basically the only things that break are the Carb getting clogged/gummed and, for electronics, Capacitors going bad with age and heat. The big electrolytic caps are by a huge margin the most failure-prone critical electronic components, followed by transistors with poor cooling

[@phbrinsden]

Nice win. Good one James.

[@ronaldking3958]

Sir, had an ideal watching you put the valve spacer on top of the valve. What about alittle round magnet you could put on the rocker to hold that in place? Just thinking.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Excellent video, very informative, no nonsense, very helpful, concise, to the point, comprehensive for other ryobi 5500w gen owners & diy-ers like myself. Thanks a mint. Subscribed & liked.

[@MitchEllis-dn9lf]

We’ve got a tropical storm and a hurricane in the gulf and my generator still need me the carb bolted up from over or about a year ago when I cleaned the carb, even ordered a spare carb of Amazon when I could not get a wire from a wire brush through the pilot jet.

[@jcondon1]

It’s always good to have an extra. The Honda clone carbs are cheap and work well.

[@larrykelly2838]

Doc., ye did it again, great diagnosis and repair. Wish I lived near you, I would bring my ancient EB3000 Honda to you for some tlc.

[@jcondon1]

Wish you did too...

[@Ram14250]

Great repair ... thank you for making the video! James, I always wonder what your backround is? You always do such great work!

[@jcondon1]

Project management and IT

[@kingwood4357]

Good find and nice fix/tune-up. I enjoy watching your videos and the information and tips you share, very useful.

[@estorey1465]

Another great video, never gets old keep them coming, thanks James!

[@hobtink]

The ultrasonic cleaner is something nice to have to clean small parts like carbs in.

[@hobtink]

How many times did you find a hot enough glib on the end of the flame seared nylon rope before you got the entire process in sequence and no longer burn a spot on your fingers. I prefer a putty knife and roll the end of the nylon in something like a piece of wood or cardboard but then I rarely have to do the rope and recoil fixing. That one looked like you no longer have to lift the rope real and three hand the coil spring.

[@williamroberts6591]

I dont know what state your in but must need generator alot because u find them easy and cheep good video

[@jcondon1]

We get big storms, but infrequent which is why these go into disrepair. NY CT area.

[@butler386]

What an amazing find as it turns out. As usual you did a fantastic job of diagnosing and repairing the issues. Fantastic job once again. Thanks for the video's.