Toro CR20E needs a new diaphragm but I find something strange that I can not explain.

Finding an unexpected surprise while getting a Toro CR20E single stage snow blower running again.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

I was scared of 2 strokes until I bought a Mityvac and binge watched KZbin vids on them one weekend. Now I’m hooked!

[@5beesgarage]

If you have the proper knowledge anything is easy but taht doesn't make it fun! LOL Thanks for watching Ken.

[@Willy12927]

Love 2 cycle engines. I currently have 17 2 cycle powered pieces of equipment that I use on a regular basis. I also collect and refurbish classic and antique 2 cycle pieces of equipment of which some are as old as 70 years. As long as routine maintenance is performed and ethanol free gas is used, 2 cycle engines give very little trouble, and whenever they do need work, they are so much simpler, except the newer ones. I used to help people by repairing their 2 cycle equipment, charging only for parts, but with the newer equipment and some of the older units like the blower in your video, at 75, I just don't have the patience any more to take the time to strip them down just in order to make the repair.. Your friend is lucky to have someone like you that still has the patience to deal with this type of machine. Plus, if they were to take this machine to a repair shop, they would probably have more in it than it's worth.

[@5beesgarage]

You can have all of mine! LOL

[@GivinItATri]

First, instructor development, now youtube channels! How far we have come! Nice job! Cool stuff

[@5beesgarage]

It's a small world but apparently KZbin is even smaller! Stay Safe my friend. Sub'ed

[@amerdeen9406]

I have this same snow blower. Never had a problem . Long love the cr 20e 😂😂😂😂

[@5beesgarage]

I am sure it is a good machine. I just do not like working on 2 cycle equipment. 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the comment Amer!

[@mikeb.4217]

I have a 1978 Toro S-200.I cleaned carburetor,new diaphragm and installed a fuel shutoff valve..Shut gas off when done using it and let fuel run dry.She runs great every year for over 10 Winters.Those Toro's are American made!

[@5beesgarage]

@@mikeb.4217 Words of wisdom right there! Draining the fuel for long term storage is the best way to keep equipment serviceable. All my equipment gets a fuel shut off if not equiped along with running it dry before storage. Thanks for the comment.

[@dennisfalan1623]

Wow that's hilarious, you put the velocity stack on upside down LMAO!

[@5beesgarage]

You have not worked on enough machines if you haven't put a velocity stack on upside down at least once.

[@dennisfalan1623]

@@5beesgarage I'm 62 DOB 01/01/1961 and have worked on 1000s of machines that's what I do. and you're not to sharp if you have put them on upside down, Lol!

[@5beesgarage]

@@dennisfalan1623 No one is perfect

[@ShutterSpeak]

Great save there!

[@5beesgarage]

Thank you sir!

[@johnshervino3926]

the same thing happened to mine they made the gear on the electric start plastic and when i opened mine up it was dry rotted but you can buy that part on Amazon

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks info John. I will advise the owner. 👍

[@kkphotoimages]

@@5beesgarage hey thanks for not installing a fuel shut off , a new pull rope and for not ordering a new gear for my machine.. ( and replacing the missing one ) hope my old rope doesn’t break and my carb doesn’t get clogged. But awesome fix .. the machine is almost like new and starts on 1-2 a pull

[@5beesgarage]

@@kkphotoimages It would have been cheaper to buy a new machine than do all that. 5 Bees labor is expensive.

[@gergemall]

Thank you

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the view and comment Jon

[@jameskropf2493]

And the snap ring on the end of the starter shaft that holds on the pinion gear. If you lose that, you can't just go buy one at a hardware store. You have to order one from Toro. It's their own certain size. If you don't, it wind up flying off.

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the tip James. That is just Perfect!

[@taekwondobro]

Now I'm ready for the winter

[@5beesgarage]

Being ready is the recipe for success!

[@jameskropf2493]

The reason why it's cracked on the right side of the bottom cover is because people don't know about the slot in the middle on the bottom that goes over the engine bracket that is welded to the muffler so they force and force and it ends up breaking. They have their hands on that control panel and they are forcing up or down and it breaks right there.

[@5beesgarage]

Good info James. Thanks

[@640amthemix]

I had one similiar to yours and I agree with your assessment on 2 cycle equipment. Great fix! 👍

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the comment.

[@dennisfalan1623]

2 cycles must dependable easily maintained and fixable motors ever what a D.A.!

[@kennwerd]

Awesome!!

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks!👍

[@Macrosill]

I don't like 2 cycle equipment either. Nice save but where did the gear go is the big question.

[@dennisfalan1623]

Ha Ha! that's hilarious most dependable easily fixed and maintained engine ever made, also start way easier than a 4 stroke and no warm up time!

[@dennisfalan1623]

Really, that's hilarious, you hate 2 cycles, I love em, most reliable easily maintained and fixable engine ever made!

[@kkphotoimages]

Awesome job fixing that piece of junk. I wish I had a talented Machanic friend to fix all my stuff. If that guy gets a starter, will you install it? He is probably old and can’t use the pull start.

[@5beesgarage]

Electric starter replacement might be a future video KK. Thanks for watching.

[@Denny_E_Lee7575]

You should of left the carb on and just replaced the diaphragm but before doing that you should of sprayed starter fluid in the carb slipped the back cover on and pull started.

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the advice Denny. I do not like spraying starter fluid in 2 stroke engines as there is no lubrication when doing that. What fun is not taking the whole thing apart? LOL

[@fredashworth3486]

​@@5beesgarage haha 2 stroke or not stray starting fluid in before tediously going throughout everything and taking it off💪🪛⚖️

[@5beesgarage]

@@fredashworth3486 Yup, make sure it actually runs first before all your efforts are in vain.

[@jacksprat7054]

Nice video, thanks. Lot's of action and not so much talking. Could you tell me where you got the carb kit for the CR20e. I have the same unit.

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks Jack. I got the kit off ebay. item 110651811697

[@richfauser9290]

Great video,is there a reason why u installed the air intake cover on upsidedown

[@5beesgarage]

I wanted to see of anyone actually watched the video closely. LOL

[@640amthemix]

Digging the 5bs merch btw 😊

[@5beesgarage]

Thank you 640!

[@LHiller]

well this was a let down, I thought you found a cat or squirrel or some other vermin living in it… haha - can you push the primer bulb one more time? 🤣🤣🤣

[@5beesgarage]

I am sorry I let you down. I will try harder in future videos.

[@LHiller]

@@5beesgarage please try harder 🤣

[@petechka6931]

was going to buy one but now thinking maybe not the best idea I've had recently

[@5beesgarage]

I am not fond of these little 2 cycle plastic machines.

[@dennisfalan1623]

@@5beesgarage Ha Ha! that's hilarious, I'll take a 2 cycle every time most reliable engines ever made!

[@dennisfalan1623]

@@5beesgarage Really, thats hilarious, you hate 2 cycles, I love em, most reliable easily maintained and fixable engine ever made! and the one he's working on has been running at least 40 years find me a 4 stroke that age still running, You gotta be smarter then that Think man THINK!

[@dennisfalan1623]

Really, thats hilarious, you hate 2 cycles, I love em, most reliable easily maintained and fixable engine ever made!

[@5beesgarage]

Everyone has their favorites.

[@jameskropf2493]

Those starter gears get brittle over the years and the teeth break off. Replaced mine.

[@5beesgarage]

Thanks for the comment James.

[@AmosBHaven]

Is not that 2 strokes are a pain. It's that Toro's are a pain! Wait'll ya hafta replace the pull start rope after it breaks cuz ya didn't replace the bendix gear! 😁.

[@5beesgarage]

I guess that will be a future video Amos. LOL Thanks for watching.