THE BIG SHOP SECRET! How to fix your OEM Briggs Nikki carburetor with an OEM carb kit for ONLY $18!

DON'T GET SWINDLED! WATCH THIS VIDEO before you decide to do anything with your Briggs and Stratton of Kohler Nikki carburetor. Today we go over how to save tons of money buying the best and most affordable kit for your Nikki carburetor. If you found this video helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT!!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, MTD, Black Max, Toro, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@Chickanic]

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[@fort147]

A long time ago you demonstrated a little way to pull start lawnmowers. I use it, I'm a 67 years old, I saw my neighbor, who is older having difficulty starting a mower. So your method to the rescue. Pulling the slack out of the recoil, then pull, and at the same time push the mower forward! Vavoom started right up. He was pleased, and I gave the credit to YOU! ❤

[@tuneophilegym]

Invaluable info about the Nikki carb. Who would have known these secrets that are crucial for fixing a huge percentage of Briggs engines??? Thanks, Chichanic!!

[@Moondoggy1941]

Isn't it amazing when someone actually wants to do something good how easy it is Thanks Kohler for such a kit.

[@peterstathis9125]

This is the first time I've seen your video. How refreshing it was to watch you. Just plain easy to understand conversation and demonstration. I will be watching the rest of your videos. Great tips. I learned a lot. Thank you

[@George-nc4yc]

I just can't tell you how much I appreciate and enjoy your posts Ma'am. Great stuff and beats anything that's ever come out of Hollywood: entertaining, informative and has helped my get all my power toys running again without depleting my meager savings. Thanks mucho- Yuda Best Miss Chikanick!

[@mgs783]

I love learning about all the parts & your explanations of how, why and why not etc… is excellently explained. Added bonus is your voice and delivery isn’t grating nor distracting~ really helps me stay focused on content. Gotta say your voice would sound good as a DJ/radio . 👍

[@dalechurch4954]

Great video very good information thanks for sharing it have a blessed day. I left my lawnmower sitting all winter and when I tried to start it it wouldn't start after a long time I found out that the coil had quit working. These tips help alot thanks again have a blessed day

[@7charis]

Thank you for all your help. There are some great channels on here, but, overall, I have found yours to be the most helpful and easy to understand. I’m a big fan.

[@carterssmallengine365]

One of the best Nikki videos I’ve seen, we’ve all watched just about everyone on KZbin, if I had a nickel for every time I’ve dealt with a Nikki carb I’d be a millionaire! Thanks Bre for this, always love your videos!

[@aaronbyrn450]

Okay I just found your channel and I love the meticulous nature of the way you explain each issue! I am learning so much about engines I don't even own. I do own a pressure washing company and will be visiting frequently for tips and tricks on fixing my Simpsons. Thanks!

[@larryreynolds8580]

I wish I had this Kohler part number a year ago... This info you provide is very valuable,... Thank you

[@tomsheets6399]

The more I watch this young lady's videos, the more I like her. Clear and consise videos too!

[@BigSouthOutdoorsTV]

Great video! My first Gravely zero turn had a dual barrel Nikki carb. Most aggravating carb I've ever dealt with. I put a BRAND NEW carb on it and it still wouldn't run right. Great info about the new kit too. I'll keep that in mind when I make my next purchase.

[@JesusRamos-1224]

Excellent,excellent video.Your way of explaining and teaching your knowledge is appreciate.Good luck and keep the good work,from Puerto Rico.

[@mikesantimore6971]

You're the prettiest mechanic I ever seen

[@stephenvarney334]

You said it right, you will save me a ton of money. The Nikki I took apart looks to have a worn o ring.Thank You

[@alexandergaddi5962]

Great I just save a lot. I have watched a lot of videos but this is the only one that really works for me. Thank you so much!

[@drivinglessons5813]

I needed to watch, as I bought a used riding mower and can't seem to get it running. I will check that fuel shut off solenoid. Thanks so much. Great video. Great Info. 😊

[@newenglander4513]

The same thing happens in the automobile industry with different manufacturers using the same parts. I once needed a replacement throttle position sensor. While looking online, I noticed that the same sensor was used in several different cars, but guess what the prices were? From $22 up to believe it or not-$150! This part is made by a large Japanese company. The exact same part numbers etc., but depending where you bought it, whether genuine dealer part or aftermarket store, the price variation was out of this world. Just recently I had to get a MAP sensor, same thing, they were priced up to $50, I got one for $25 just by checking what other cars were using the same part. So it looks like it pays to look around in the small engine market as well. Thanks for the video Chickanic, you always have good info. Cheers from Australia.

[@TerminalStare]

Glad I found you , You just saved me money I like that. gonna watch as many video's of your as i can . Thanks

[@buddy7972]

Thank you Bre for the information you were right and I was wrong. You make a great info videos and now youe #1 fan.

[@stewartadams5884]

I have to say that I am very impressed with you and your knowledge, skills and willingness to share not just the why it's broken and how to fix it but ways to get the right parts and for the least money. This is about my tenth video of yours and I would like to hear some of how you got started in this work and who or how did you learn so much?

[@ronday548]

Went to your shop this week and you fixed me up with new jet and o-ring. Mower is working great! No more surging! Thanks so much!

[@Chickanic]

Yay!

[@philliphall5198]

Would you share the shop number I fix really old engines

[@timmccord3563]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for the info on the nikki rebuild kit. Worst carb design I have seen in 40 years. JD Zero Turn not flooding anymore...THANKS from SC

[@AndrewZebrunIII]

Thank you so much, my fuel shut off switch just decided to keep falling out. So using your info I decided to eliminate it entirely by screwing in a bolt then using JB Weld so it never leaks again. There was no sense in replacing the carb with another junk carb when it runs fine now. I'm just going to use the manual fuel shut off now, simple & cheap. 4years ago the flywheel on my 2008 Cub Cadet 1046XL cracked & separated. New flywheels were more than $200 bucks so I JB Welded it too, still works fine, JB Weld is amazing stuff!

[@lovmytruck]

Thanks for the info. You are so helpful to a lot of people, including myself.

[@beanolatte2682]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for sharing your knowledge/videos!!I will be ordering a few of these Nikki kits!!

[@MrBjseales]

Awsome. Thanks for the information. I'll share this with everyone at work. I knew about the original. I didn't know about the Kohler kit. Thanks again.

[@davidfutch2872]

Just got a mower with a nikki and the Kohler kit solved all my problems Thanks

[@tomdonoghue5623]

Wow thanks for that information about the gasket set for nikki as I need one for my mower and didn't realise that kohler done the same, cheers

[@user-wt6yt6jm1i]

Greetings Chickanic You seem to have missed out on the one point which I need most! What is the proper direction to put the jet back in? I dont know when you posted this nor do I know if you are still receiving comments to this page?? Love your lessons! I have actually learned a lot more from your videos than from all the others I have watched.

[@sbiwpo]

Thanks! Briggs with Nikki carburetor. I did everything right, shut fuel off ran the gas out, and went to start it this year and it flooded out. When I took the carburetor apart the jet fell out and I had no idea where it went. Also thanks for the tip about the o ring on the fuel uptake base causing the flooding issue. I replaced it with a nitrite o ring from Harbor Freight and I'm back in business! Thanks again!

[@hyperwebbing]

I don't understand why these places just don't stock full-range o'ring kits in different styles from AC on down to oil and fuel resistant ones then you'll have the part you need when you need it at a super low price

[@wildcoyote34]

i found this video very interesting ,,the kohler hack is good to know , i have dealt with a few of these nikkei carbs and they are very reliable for the most part ,,the steel bowl Walbro carb used on the older briggs is always having issues especially with rust caused by the steel bowl drawing moisture during storage

[@keithp115]

I just paid $61 for a rebuild kit yesterday and only used half of what was included. What a joke. Wish I would have found your post before my purchase. Thank you for what you do Miss!!

[@lonhoschar1943]

THANK YOU!!! For the info on the jet o ring & the kit part number!!!😃

[@tracykingston9668]

Very valuable info, thanks much. Will help many. Some things in this I didn't know .

[@erichermann7553]

Hi Bre I’m happy to find ur channel thank u for posting all that info

[@beanolatte2682]

Awesome money saving tip!!! I will be ordering some of those kits!!

[@keithfarley7093]

Really good information to have , thanks for passing this on to us . Keep the video’s coming

[@Chickanic]

Thanks, will do!

[@gjkrieg854]

You can also just test these by unscrewing them from the float bowl, reconnecting them to the wiring on the mower, and turning the key to the on position to see if it pulls the plunger down.

[@rvalens2]

Thanks for saving me the trouble of having to find a 9-volt battery. Your suggestion is much simpler. 😊

[@johnanthony2545]

Just did this today won’t pull it down unless you slightly touch it. Then it hold down well. I’ll try some penetrating oil in the morning. 🤞

[@tonyb337]

Good info

[@kebo57]

Or, once you remove the solenoid, you can just grab the plunger and move it in and out to see if it sticks. If it sticks in any position, or you push it in and it does not return to the fully extended position, then the plunger is froze up, or binding. Once i verify the plunger is not froze up, then I connect it to my 12V battery charger with two small leads and see if the plunger will energize.

[@richardbauer2045]

I have a B and S 19.5 hp Model 31q677 and replaced the starter, solenoid and coil and now it turns over and will run with some starter fluid but isn’t getting any gas. Is it possibly the carburetor cut off causing the problem? Where do I find your reply? Thanks

[@seantheboy64]

Cool videos keep them coming love all the simple tricks and advice

[@martint766]

Awesome thanks for the info. Saw you one the video with Donny and Steve you all were great.

[@kentbarger8628]

I'm a retired auto mechanic the seat for the needle valve is plastic so if the seat gets worn then you have to replace the whole entire seat that big plastic assembly was an eagle valve goes into would need to be replaced you have a nice day really enjoy your videos

[@jfrracing1]

Great video.😊 i have just recently replaced my carb because it was surging. New carb surging as well.

[@thebestfamily669]

Great video brie keep up the good information coming

[@jeffreycanipe1936]

This is great to know. I do wish Briggs would be more sympathetic to the consumers when it comes to repairing and replacing carbs. Thank you.

[@robertthomas5906]

Hard to get parts right now? Everyone is having that problem. If you can't get Briggs parts, it's serious. Often you can simply use gumout. I've fixed more briggs carbs with nothing more than gumout and compressed air. Just make sure you don't blow your parts away.

[@GarryBoyle-oe1ld]

Thank you for being a good teacher you Steve a donyboy73 doctor are extremely helpful people on you tube regard Garry from Australia cheers 😊

[@Mike-ze6jq]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great channel!

[@stevethefanman8955]

Awesome ! I've been active on youtube for about a year a now and I only have gained 21 subscribers by far ... But my channel revolves around electric fans radios and other , but I'm happy to see a woman with a drew driver in her hand , not too many of those out there , keep up the good work! 😃👍👍

[@charlesoxley6503]

Just want to say thank you, you saved my sanity and answered a pile of questions in a short video! Lol

[@harryburford6629]

thanks for making time for this, great video

[@benjaminjordan2762]

Since leaving auto mechanics and returning to lawn equipment, where it all started for me, I have come to detest Nikki carbs. We didn't have near the problems with the old style all metal carbs of yesteryear. Thanks for the info for sure.

[@jameswordenjr.7628]

This is great news! I am in need of the jet now. I will order this kit ASAP!😊

[@kennethlowe6337]

Great video I have a Kohler 24hp that needs a carb rebuild. Thanks for the info.👍

[@delseckora5327]

Need to also check it plugged into the engine harness, should have 12 volts on the red wire. Can be checked with a volt/ohm meter or a cheap test light.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

That damn tiny O ring has been hell on me for years, I even broke out and old creepy crawlers mold kit to modify into making it myself some success but failure in the end. Tiny specific ones especially. Thanks just subbed.

[@1320fastback]

You rock! Thank you for gor this tip! Just ordered the kit.

[@JulioRodriguez-rods56]

Thank You M'am!! Now I know where that little 'jet' fell out of!! Thank you X a Million! Julio Rodriguez

[@MatthewNugnes-jj8bz]

Awesome videos Chicanic, only just discovered you, very informative, great tips too, and you make it seem so easy:) Got a few questions! So I had to take the bowl off as it was full of varnish goo (after I removed the solenoid, also not working, at he bottom of the bowl goo came out), upon further visual inspection noted build up on a port so took it apart and blew carb cleaner through all ports. Gaskets appear to be in good condition! Float spring works! Reassemble. Give it a few cranks (with choke) and still will not fire, check the bowl and bone dry! Check fuel line and free flow fuel from tank and filter! Fill carb manually and fired right up but as soon as the fuel in the carb ran out it cut out. Remove solenoid and bowl is dry! Which way should that jet be facing when reinstalling? If I placed it in backwards would it stop fuel from filling bowl?? What else could be the issue! Please help and thank you for what you do, keep up the great work. DIY as much as you can Matt

[@dukeblue9999]

Love how you share some ways to save a buck. It helps

[@randallcorbello2857]

Thank you for that information. I have one of them leaky carburetors.

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

I bought an O ring kit that has a variety of sizes in it. Cheap, and useful. Harbor Freight.

[@user-wt5sv1lt5k]

Man, that was awesome video Chickanic. Thanks.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for the shout-out Chickanic!

[@Chickanic]

Thanks for making awesome content!! Love your videos!

[@garydillon3960]

Thank you for all of this valuable information.

[@MikeJohnston-vj9ck]

Thanks for Nikki tip my cub cadet flooded engine and into crankcase will rebuild carb and see if this gets me running again

[@williambowden1509]

I Enjoy your Information on the Carb.

[@fixit4182]

Wow!! I’m about to work on one of these and you trenched me about these

[@musicsavesxlives]

Prefect 😊thanks hope fixes my surging issues 21 hp 2011 craftsman tractor

[@catchacow1927]

Great video! Thank you for sharing 👍🏻

[@waynespears5664]

Thank you Bre,very very helpful info

[@kaycrisante9484]

Thank you so much for the info, you have been a great help, from Australia.

[@ericpotter8029]

i really enjoy that video u did save me a lot of money ty

[@glennmckinley3058]

Great info. I've ran into o ring problems with these before. One of my hacks for the inlet o ring is to salvage a section of the old gasket that goes between the body and the white part. There is a round section that is just right to make a suitable replacement.

[@craigcampbell5129]

Unbelievable you just made my day thank you so much

[@ruthdanielson919]

Thank you! Gas flooded my smapper Briggs and Stratton engine this winter. Learning the hard way. Bummer.

[@tonybenavidez1884]

Thanks for the tip and the part number your a saint

[@jodydoakes8754]

Thanks for the tip. Might come in pretty handy. That fuel shut off solenoid failed after about a year on my new Husq mower. Funny, I have messed around with small engines for 60 years and we never had to have fuel shut off solenoid, ever! So, I ground the tip off the plunger and away we went. Just to be sure I don't fill the CC with gas, I put a shut off valve in the fuel line. I "usually" remember to shut it, but I have had no problems since I did that. I suspect there are a lot of them modified in this manner. I know, you can't recommend it.

[@billybrown1979]

thank you for the helpful information. be bless and love

[@altonbranning9163]

Love her videos really helpfull imformation for all my equipment

[@daveanderson4670]

I know this is an older video, but thank you very much for the information!

[@ToddAdams1234]

As always, good information 👍

[@fishybusiness-nj6617]

I was fighting with one of these earlier today. As soon as the owner said he put a new carb on, I cringed. I'm glad he kept the original. I was able to clean and rebuild it and get it to work. He got one cut off of the aftermarket and it never ran again.

[@erickphd]

I had this fuel cutoff solenoid die in the middle of mowing on my 48" tractor - the solenoid went open circuit and the engine stopped. I hacked the plunger so I could finish mowing and thankfully my local small engine shop had a replacement on the shelf!

[@Kim-lc2uq]

Before they put electic fuel shutoffs on carbs they used a brass "screw, bolt, whatever it's called" to hold the float bowl on. When I had one that the fancy electic unit got damaged, I pulled one of the old fasioned "screws" off another carb I had and ... never looked back! No leak, no shutoff to go bad! New and improved be damned!

[@thomasstiglich3484]

Thank you for the Kohler kit tip.

[@jamesobergjr5032]

Really good tip,thank you!

[@delseckora5327]

You are doing a great job as always. Keep it up.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks again Del!

[@delseckora5327]

@@Chickanic Please know I didn't mean to criticize in the earlier post. Just have run into the shut off solenoid not getting power from the machine. I added that to save time and frustration.

[@roycoleman1329]

Great video’s like always thanks

[@DanielJensen-lp1jp]

Good video Chick, do new carbs with parts bag including hose,clamps,etc, is the bowl gasket need to be installed? Or is it an extra one?

[@billjensen6216]

You are right. There are 100s of videos on rebuilding Nikki carbs for lawn mowers, and I'm about 40 into the play list, and not a single one shows how to replace the choke lever spring. Any advice would be great.

[@williammunday3279]

Great video very good information Thank you

[@vapnut]

Could not, for the life of me, get the new primary jet to pop in place inside the new transfer tube that came in the kit I purchased. Very frustrating. Had to use the old transfer tube with the new jet and o ring. Passed a pressure test. I wish you had taken the time to show that procedure and show if that primary jet is suppose to be flush with the tube. Thank you, you're the best!

[@ecode68]

thanks you help me alot i did not know where that jet went

[@bryny170]

Very helpful your a legend saved me from pulling my hair out

[@starhopper457]

Bre - a suggestion if I may. Would you consider doing a piece on carburetors? Not just the maintenance which you have already done for specific models, but somewhat like a dive into the top 5 or 10 carbs used in 2-cycle applications. As I deep dive into the carbs used on my 2-cycle equipment, I find the carb on my Ryobi blower, is seemingly used on Sears, MTD, Echo, and a plethora of other blowers and trimmers, and they all seem to have different model numbers but look similar enough to nearly be the same. Walbro? It's hard to know if I'm being lead astray by the "net" as to what fits what. I find trying to find rebuild kits for specific units absolutely mind blowing, and the case is even worse with Sears as they use their own specific part numbers only searchable from within Sears. I found a rebuild kit for my Ryobi blower carb and it seemingly fits, I kid you not, over 50+ some odd carbs that obviously must have common parts. I've just found trying to find specific parts for specific carbs very frustrating.

[@anthonyroberts9034]

As soon as you brought out that 9v battery my tongue started tingling 😛 Ugh, it's Still Buzzing

[@ben-me9jy]

Wow great advice I have a niki carb and am lookinjg into this part

[@ben-me9jy]

Got it to work thanks!

[@danvertdavis6867]

I like your braid!...good info too!