STIHL FS80 multiple repairs!!!

A simple service ended up being much more!

[@bevm1938]

Great job from start to finish. Loved the blueprint for the bolt hole!

[@martinburgess4814]

Good day nice videos.I allways use a blow lamp and burn off any carbon internaly.including spark atrester screen here in uk we dont need the screen by law.good luck and all the best

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Great tip!

[@paulkinnear705]

Aluminium tape, or Aloominum for those who don’t speak the Queens! 😂😂 Almost fell off my chair!!! Gold! Great vid, nice explanations, good “how to” guide! Thanks!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

🤭😉

[@angelapinnock3793]

Thanks Sean.👌 I always love watching restorations, dirty things being cleaned, rebuilds, renovations; you name it🙂

[@christinemiller7238]

I’m glad you added this channel to your rwepitware. Restoration is one of my favorite things to watch.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Update to this one. I was able to get my hands on a helicoil kit. A much more permanent solution than what I did in the video :)

[@jamesfrench7299]

What was the cost?

[@sonniecampbell1788]

The famous whipper snipper! 😄💚Fascinating stuff. My Dad could fix anything, too, so I like watching repairs and restoration. Good video Sean!

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks, I know some people will wonder why a grown man can watch another equally grown man work on his Stihl. But it is very satisfying to see the job completed with the problems beaten, cheers

[@suzettefree129]

You are one very resourceful and talented fella! Enjoyed the video.😊

[@shirleyparr5743]

It is so interesting watching you service/repair equipment. Bloody good job!

[@joannablake8199]

I absolutely love that you can do all these repairs. Plus, this 2nd channel is a very good idea ... I was thrilled to see you fix the little metal cabinet. Love it all, cheers, joh b.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thank you very much!

[@Sensei948]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 Friend, what Torxy are needed to unscrew the housing and silencer?

[@Digging_Kangaroo]

I’m glad you took the Chinese safety boots off before you started work 😅

[@anonymity6876]

Man of many skills and talent. Enjoying your channels 😀. 👍🤘😎🇦🇺

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thanks for the visit

[@tazmanken01]

I have this same machine and because of the ethanol in the gas here in the US I have had to replace my carburetor several times about every 2 to 3 years.

[@sisqui1950]

Loved this Sean ... just what I needed to watch 👍🏼

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Awesome, thank you!

[@anneharris1145]

You amaze me you can do anything love this channel

[@nancysims9221]

My Dad could fix anything as well and loved doing it! I would help him and have used a tap many, many times. I was glad to see you reverse direction a couple of turns as you were tapping, Sean. The mark of a pro!

[@HoneyBee-ge2wx]

Awesome I love finding a solution to problems like you did in this video!!

[@neusac4590]

You did a nice job practically rebuilding that. Most times that's all it's needed, but people just trash it. 👍👍👍👍👍😉🇺🇸

[@JHK98219]

As always very entertaining Sean. Great work. On a side note, would you consider doing a Blade sharpening video. I haven't had much luck doing mine. Thanks a million.

[@RISVANHERIYANTO]

Nice vid mate loot of information from what u did. Btw can you make, a tutorial video for clutch drum replacement ?

[@raebates2973]

Thanks for this Vid matey. Whats the replacement spindle heads you use?

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Cheers mate (sorry for the late reply) Do you mean the black trimmer head itself? I just use a generic speed feed head. See this video for the type I use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZPRh3R9q8uAgbM

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

My husband was innovative too. Loved watching him solve problems. Love watching you do the same. Great job. Thanks

[@raytalbot5890]

Have you seen Cutting Edge Engineering in Australia? He does some awesome cutting, gouging, welding & machining 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@DoctorMikeReddy]

What are you spraying the exhaust with at 7:42-8:19?

[@UtwoBed]

What's with the brush? There is this great new invention called a compressor that makes compressed air. Great for blowing crap out of equipment.😁

[@mandycoleman1394]

Sean I didn’t know you had another Chanel ! Your certainly a jack of all trades! Good work by the way

[@kerryd25]

I love your attitude about this stuff! If it ain't broke don't fix it but a good cleaning never hurt anything! Great job Sean! : )

[@chancetaitoko6646]

How do you get the muffler screen out to clean when bogged? Cheers

[@roberttweed2735]

A scourer pad works as a filter if you have nothing else

[@pennyneal2456]

Sean, check out the lawnmower on Mower Man Dan and tell what it is. Looks old. It is unusually long.

[@andreashaynes3346]

That was great, Sean. Going to watch again ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Take care

[@mtozzy11]

I got an old Stihl FS90AV on the bench at the minute. It was my Grandpa's and used it alot as kid here on the farm. Runs for 5 minutes then cuts out. So it's overhaul time for the old dear. Have the carb in the ultrasonic bath at the minute. I generally leave them in over night. It's not my main brush cutter I use I normally use a Honda umk425. I normally only the Stihl out in the paddock around electric fence posts and the likes.

[@caveiraalves336]

Essa máquina e muito resistente, aguenta serviços pesado tranquilo, tenho e recomendo!

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Sean good fix on the head mate, that motor sounds as good as the day it was made good to see you again John

[@kathyramirez5512]

My first visit to this channel. I love blade mate but Wow this is very cool. Your attention to detail is unbelievable. Just as with your lawnwork. For such a big man ( tall, works out, manly man 😊) you have such a delicate touch. Amazing. Take care of your tools and they will take care of you right? Now I have 2 places to enjoy your expertise. Man now I'm going to have to go back and watch all of this channel also. 😂😂

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thank you very much!

[@angel4hire]

Glad to see you back with some new content. You're just a great everyday type entertaining guy.

[@SouthOfGate]

can’t watch til later but I like it already!

[@greenacres1739]

Do the stihl fs80 have a screen in the muffler?

[@mishkawp8200]

Great video. Very interesting to see how these things work.

[@michaelzanotto8469]

Great video. How is the workshop temperatures going, especially without insulation?

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

It's as you'd expect lol Gonna be sweaty in summer!

[@michaelzanotto8469]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 was insulation not offered by the company? I insulated mine before wall panels and roof sheets went on. No condensation and comfortable in all Melbourne seasons

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

@@michaelzanotto8469 yeah it was offered. I opted out to save myself a few grand. I've worked in hot sheds for years, nothing a fan doesn't fix :)

[@michaelzanotto8469]

Cheers

[@yardguy1014]

as aussies I swear we fix things that should be replaced bahahaha , personally i would of gave up and ordered a new head for the servicing abilitys of it not breaking next time . good content mate

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Cheers mate. Check out the pinned comment. This fix was more of an experiment. I've since got my hands on some helicoils and given it a permanent solution

[@JoB-xb5cj]

Thank you Sean. That was excellent. I love learning from you.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@craigstrickland1572]

Happy Father's Day. Nice work. Maintenance is a pain sometimes but necessary.

[@sheilam4964]

We learned a lot more than expected there. Which is a good thing. 😊 👍👍👍👍👍

[@georgiapeach7291]

Loved the video Sean. I love watching repair videos. I learn so much from them and you're a great, patient teacher. Please keep them comiñg. Thank you so very much! 😀❤️

[@robertphilion1225]

Nice job, great video!

[@jamesfrench7299]

Good to see another vid out. Learned a trick or two here. I have an old Black and Decker battery operated screwdriver that uses 4aa batteries. It's great for working on this stuff.

[@1funcar]

What I was hoping to see was how to remove the spark arrestor screen.

[@DBLG65]

Maybe an air compressor to blow out the dirt. .

[@jennifermartinus4929]

Reminder set, cant wait 😊

[@sithlore843]

Great work as always. Have to love it when you have to use inguineuity to complete the project. The mind is the greatest tool we have. Cheers.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Well said!

[@Patrick4959]

grouse work Sean mate love it and yep Lock Down is a pain the ass for sure and if only people would not put is in there and all but still you beat the odds in this video mate cheers ;)

[@genesmith9211]

really enjoyed this one, keep it up buddy.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thanks for the visit

[@tomatherton9959]

I live life on the wild side and hit the speed feed head on me steel cap boot instead of the concrete and grass like a real man should.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

never thought of that, great idea!

[@andreashaynes3346]

Reminder set 😀👍

[@andreashaynes3346]

Even better, second time round 😀😀😀

[@laurawilson3049]

Great moto to go by " If it's not broke don't fix " Tidied up and ready for action.

[@drunkdunc8738]

We have the same shed footwear , great job Sean 🍻

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Aussie work boot

[@ronsorrentino7987]

Invention is the mother of necessity, which you have proven! You make it look too easy. I’m usually cursing myself while I come up with the solution, haha. I always have JB weld on hand at all times, don’t know if you have the down there. Really dig the shop set-up! Get the rest of your kit ready, grass will get tall.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I feel ya! This will only be a temporary fix. I'll drill it out again and insert a helicoil when I get my hands on some

[@donaldstevens9324]

Enjoying your videos Sean, great stuff. One suggestion - use some anti seize on those exhaust bolts. Make the job much easier next time. Keep up the great work!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Good point!

[@monicap5071]

Donald Stevens that's why they invented WD40 😂

[@donaldstevens9324]

@@monicap5071 Hi Monica - anti seize is so you don't have to use penetrating oil and hope that the bolts break free, keeps them from "welding" together in the first place.

[@pxelguyplays]

22:09 what a happy face in the bottom left corner! 😃

[@brutus47]

Fun video. Like how you just roll with the problems and figure out a solution

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thanks Nathan. Nothing like a snapped bolt to really get you thinking haha

[@brutus47]

Let me know how that putty holds up. I’ve always been curious.

[@ianwood9771]

Shawn this is Ian from N.C. U.S of A. Love the blade mate series of course but this channel is awesome too. We need more of these. I love how u and Tim and Al Bladez are all buddies. Please do some more restorations. I know ur a busy man. Since it is spring down under now. Its still summer here. Keep up the good work bud.

[@urbanaerialexplorer1885]

I'm surprised you haven't come up with a solution to stop replacing the plastic cover that you tap down on concrete to get the cord to come out - There must be a way to attach a metal protective plate or small thick plastic heel onto that plastic bit to give it more life ? Design one that's generic to place on any whipper snipper and you might be on a winner !!!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

It's just a matter of screwing a bolt through the cap. No reason not to, I just never have!

[@urbanaerialexplorer1885]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 Stick your logo on it and sell them online or in Bunnings - I'm guessing many mowing guys and gals would want one ... even offer a few as a give away on both of your channels !

[@ianwood9771]

Sorry i spelled Sean Shawn...lol

[@tonicorona5277]

Nice

[@pxelguyplays]

That one thumbs down was left by the grass that got cut down at the end of the video

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

🤣

[@francischagas2995]

💋 do Rio de Janeiro Brasil

[@_bluephoenix_]

Sean- Lawn extraordinaire Restorer Dry witted Smart arse and; Artiste... Is there anything you can't do?! 😂

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I'm pretty bad at flying without a plane 🤣

[@damienquinn]

Almost sensory stuff! Was transfixed - Thankyou!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

You're welcome!

[@JCZ2601NL]

🇳🇱👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍀

[@raytalbot5890]

Could have put a tray under the motor to save the de greaser?? 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

it's from my parts washer. Due for a change

[@markcaldwell3978]

Helicoil and use the fine thread M5 Stihl screws.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Yeah I plan to when I can get some 🙂

[@nightsailor1]

Screw vs Bolt: A bolt has a nut. Screws typically go into machined holes.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Yep, terminology ain't my thing these days lol

[@jdullemond]

Next time you come up against a stuck screw like that, take a punch with a tip a bit larger than the screw head and give it a few firm strikes with a hammer. It will usually come right out after.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I tried that mate

[@jed1913]

Look into getting yourself a compressor with air hose to blow dirt etc. off tools.

[@jamesfrench7299]

How do you think he runs his sand blasting cabinet? You can hear it pumping in the background.

[@chrishelms1967]

Its quite new and stiff.............That's what SHE said....

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

🤣

[@duncanjack2335]

Is it just me or does the exhaust at 3:42 look like a little old man crying?

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

haha

[@laravaniren2719]

Great video. I live about 3 hours north of Brisbane. Thank you for the timely reminder to go and get my mower and whipper snipper serviced. I don't have the confidence to do my own. Plus the mower needs new blades and may need a bit more muscle then have got. Lol

[@DvCM]

Sean, you are missing one essential tool: a thumbnail.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

You got that right!