Stihl BR400 Carburetor Replacement | Will a Cheap Carb Work?

[@jaywaller9125]

Wow, thanks for the DIY video. I just order the chinese carb from Amazon for 18.99ish and swapped it myself in about 30 mins. Had to do it twice because I forgot to reconnect the throttle linkage. Appreciate the vid! My local dealer wanted $207 with tax. They said the OEM carb was $100 and they charge $90/hr labor + tax. You just saved me a whole lot of money.

[@adamrifino2]

I have been having the same problem with my Backpack Blower which is the exact same thing that you have I found out that my Backpack Blower blew up everytime I pull it's really hard and all I hear is it sounds like metal on metal the Piston rub it against the walls

[@victorrippe5845]

Best blower stihl ever made.

[@jimlowe3846]

Wanted to say thanks. Have a BR430 about 20 years old. Was killing me!! Ordered same exact carburetor $17 including $10 worth of other stuff (lines, spark plug, gaskets, filters). I’m somewhat mechanically inclined but this was not rocket science. Changed out in 20 Minutes and, as advertised, set choke, pulled twice with factory setting and BINGO!! Runs perfect. Even starts again if you turn it off. Thanks again. .

[@sam-uu9nn]

I'm having the same issue with my br400. I'm going to put a new carb on it and see how it goes 🤞

[@codygarrett6455]

How did it go?!

[@michaelkuzmadutton7879]

I have the exact same blower. To cold start it, full choke, wide open throttle. It will start and die. Once it does that, no choke, wide open, starts on 3rd pull, runs perfect.

[@TorqueWagon]

I’ve wondered if all mine needed was a new filter on the pickup tube. The new carb is still going strong over a year later though. I recently replaced the air filter and pre filter with Stihl parts and spent more than I did on the new carb.

[@michaelkuzmadutton7879]

TorqueWagon mine runs very well but it doesn't like to idle. It idles perfect for about 20 seconds and then starts to load up and flood out and foul the spark plug. It likes to be ran wide open, and if it can't be ran wide open it likes to have the throttle burped multiple times. Mabe I might be running too much oil in the gas.

[@alamaagres6030]

Did find your stihl wrench underneath yet? FYI saw you use the socket when your tool is sitting write underneath that wonderful machine! Have a Blessed Day Mahalo for the video. Aloha🤙🏽

[@billpotter8714]

I gave him that unit after many years usage and I never knew it had a wrench on the bottom side of it ….. learn Something everyday.

[@TheMichaeltorbert22]

Did you have to adjust the fuel mixture screws or were they set already out of the box?

[@TorqueWagon]

It’s been a while since I did this, but I think I had to make a few minor adjustments.

[@jmabs5096]

I got pot luck with these hippas, 5/10 work for me okay some don't, some need adjustment. I can't warrant Chinese carbs to my customers or even aftermarket kits unfortunately cause they are a crap shoot. They tend to work for a year or two or three max for me

[@TorqueWagon]

Not surprised by your comment. I must have gotten a decent one because it’s been at least 4 years and still works fine. That said, the factory carb was good for probably 15+ years and would have lasted longer if it would have been properly maintained and winterized.

[@GeometryWars]

Thanks for the helpful video!

[@billwilson3665]

Chinese carburetor here I come..I've had pretty good luck with them for lawn mowers and pressure washers.

[@masseymustang]

T27 not T25

[@anthonyrodriguez2613]

Nicely shown,but the light on the camera poor

[@billpotter8714]

So proud!

[@TodThompson-s4x]

Invest in a couple lights

[@chrisreding6583]

Good blower mines 24 years and blowing.change carb and get blowing.weed eater same thing

[@shirlb1168]

The tool for those nuts is under the machine

[@TorqueWagon]

Shirl B I will have to check that out. As old as it is, that tool may be missing.

[@joper817]

Why is it not letting me watch this video? Its just keeping loading. And its only doing it this particular video

[@onefixitman]

Good video but your lighting is dim. Ice Cream. Drop everything. I am doing the exact same thing to my BR340 today.

[@michaelwierhauser9166]

Those are 27 Torqx not 25. The 25 will work but it's really too small The whole damn thing uses 27

[@TheGlenMuller]

T-27!

[@TheGlenMuller]

T-27 still...

[@TorqueWagon]

Duly noted.

[@hswing11]

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