Troybilt push mower no start and a helicoil thread repair

[@mikejerrett7354]

Another great repair, those helicoil are very handy. Can really save the day. 😊

[@randomwrenching]

I use that M6 kit often enough that I've had to get more inserts for it. Went through all the ones that came with it. LOTS of M6 bolts on motorcycles...

[@seantheboy64]

Cool video really enjoyed it 😊

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

A ratcheting tap wrench! I’ve never heard of those and I’ve been using taps and dies for decades! I can definitely see a use for that in some circumstances and you used it for two applications. 🔧👍

[@randomwrenching]

Yep, its a great tool to have. I use it all the time

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Thanks for correcting yourself after using one of Taryl’s words. 😂

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video! Awesome repair job. i Love watching your videos. :)

[@randomwrenching]

Glad you like them!

[@williamscore5322]

That ratcheting tap wrench is pretty slick!

[@randomwrenching]

It's MUCH better than the old standard type tap wrench for sure

[@steveriggenbach90]

Really interesting, you mainly think of that happening with a rider mower. I think that helps with ethanol is keeping a really good new gas cap. Non-ethanol and running the carburetor dry is your best bet. Thanks for the video.

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks for watching Steve

[@hps2051]

Non-Ethanol is almost impossible to find anymore, unless you have a connection you want to share? Great videos…….

[@randomwrenching]

At the time of recording, I could get non-ethanol at Shell or Canadian Tire here in Canada. That has since changed, no longer available at those places for me...

[@billb2832]

looks like someone forgot to tell you they had been playing mower mechanic

[@randomwrenching]

Sure did, lots of wrong on this one...lol

[@vinopan5374]

Nice video, great fix. You mentioned a problem with the automatic choke possibly blocked with silicone. What was the fix? Thanks !

[@randomwrenching]

I saw the silicone, and wondered why. But it wasn't an issue at all. Thanks for watching!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

What happened to the break off tang of that Helicoil. Does it automatically come away inside the insertion tool? I have yet to do that repair or get tools to do it. Would it be appropriate to insert it using a gel threadlocker for extra insurance?

[@randomwrenching]

You can run a TINY bit of Loctite on there, but I usually don't because I don't want it to interfere with the bolt threads. The tang can be broken off with a punch and removed, but I usually try to set it up so the bolt threads don't go deep enough into the repair to hit the tang. I just leave it intact and on the insert.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@randomwrenching Oh, cool! Another small detail learned. Thanks!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Don, I would have automatically replaced that failed petcock.

[@randomwrenching]

Yep, those particular ones were not the easiest to find in quality aftermarket, especially when that machine was new. Once I did find one, it was $30. They bolt on to the machine, not like the universal ones. I don't stock them, or I would have replaced it.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@randomwrenching In that case I would have just thrown on a universal for no charge. Hardly any time or cost. Not having a way to shut off fuel *before* the carb would be much worse in my mind.

[@randomwrenching]

@@Rein_Ciarfella Thousands of mowers out there that don't have, and have never had a fuel shut off valve...