That's a great explanation of what we all shoot for
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@thedahlins4 күн бұрын
Thank you! I've read through quite a number of the comments and they're all spot on! One referred to you as a professor which is something I've been thinking too. Your videos and explanations go to the essence of how something works. Few professors I know can reach this level of detail though! Your clear explanations allows me to understand how something works and they also reveal how little I actually know! This allows me to have a much better starting point in learning mechanics. Few people are able to teach at this level.
@VintageEngineRepairs4 күн бұрын
Thank you for such kind words! We’re all leaning, I do every day and there is a lot I don’t know. None the less I appreciate your kind words :)
@SimonE-et2xg Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom for such a clear, straight to the point, informative, high quality video. Your video production skills are superb.
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thank you for the kind words :)
@dennishurlbert6143 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Tom, this is soooo important! I need to be reminded of this often especially at the start of the season.l have a tach and people need one to understand to the extent of engine tuning.it’s vital no doubt. I look forward to your videos. 🙏🏻 Thank you.
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis! Very tricky to explain lean vs rich in words, a video does a better job :)
@Big_Johns Жыл бұрын
Nice demonstration Tom, the VIDEO WAS MOST ENJOYABLE. 🙂👍
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Haha bless you mate! Thanks :)
@Big_Johns Жыл бұрын
🤣👍🏼🤣
@tinkeringtaylor3053 Жыл бұрын
capital letters John, 🤔🤔
@Big_Johns Жыл бұрын
LoL... I'm sorry Mr Taylor, I was just typing it as I was hearing it. 🤣🤣
@tinkeringtaylor3053 Жыл бұрын
@@Big_Johns I thought you were trying to get something off your chest 🤣🤣🤣
@mrtennessee6862 Жыл бұрын
Great job professor 👍, you should teach this at MIT. Seriously your very easy to understand. I have to use my Fast Tach because of my hearing and I don't completely trust myself. 👍💯
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you :) glad you enjoyed it! A tach is a wonderful tool!!
@steveriggenbach90 Жыл бұрын
Great sound info. Will have to listen several times. Been tuning by ear, but can help to constantly hear.
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes you may need to play it back, with head phones in :)
@steveriggenbach90 Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs helps to use your own. Count starting threads, then adjust rich and lean. Try to make the sounds.
@burt17589 ай бұрын
Tune by ear? Really. I always tune to get the plug to the right color. Only been doing it 40 years.
@KensSmallEngineRepair Жыл бұрын
I have to make sure I use my good ear! Another great video Tom!
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kenny!!
@barryewalt3250 Жыл бұрын
As usual Tom good video, I always learn something new with your info.👍
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you Barry!!
@guymansford712310 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom, that is the most useful tuning video I've ever seen. Understanding the return to idle time and how it settles over the next 30 secs is really helpful. You mention easier starting with a richer L screw. I have trouble starting some of my 0xx series Stihl saws. Do you think running richer L would help?
@VintageEngineRepairs10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Yes very likely! It could be something else like needing new diaphragms or an air leak, but it may be necessary :)
@petefroud5308 Жыл бұрын
Good job Tom . You know i love two stroke's.
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete! Me too :) great stuff!
@kodiepeterson626911 ай бұрын
Great video! Better than anything online
@VintageEngineRepairs11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kodiepeterson626911 ай бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs I have a quick question, so I just ordered a new 2 stroke from eBay and I have been trying to get it run, but every time I full throttle it dies after 1 minute. It says that I should be using 25:1 fuel ratio in the description of eBay. It also may just be the tunning. Do you have any idea why this is happening
@VintageEngineRepairs11 ай бұрын
@@kodiepeterson6269 it sounds like it could be lean on the H screw, though without seeing it it’s impossible to say! I’d suggest checking the obvious like fuel lines for cracking and filter for blockages. Then check the piston for scoring (remove the muffler) and then lastly open the H screw 1/4 of a turn and see what happens :)
@kodiepeterson626911 ай бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs I could send a you a photo through email if possible
@kodiepeterson626911 ай бұрын
I have been at it for 3 days and I checked for scoring, there is none
@williamemerson1799 Жыл бұрын
Very informative as always.👍🍻
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you William :)
@carl0sfl0res Жыл бұрын
Great explanation good job on video
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@raymondthompson4222 Жыл бұрын
Another great video
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@topconker2909 Жыл бұрын
Great vid mate, you know how much I hate 2 strokes!!!!!!
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Conk! I’ll get you round to loving them eventually haha
@SouthernMNTV3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video it explains it really well
@VintageEngineRepairs3 ай бұрын
You’re welcome :)
@tinkeringtaylor3053 Жыл бұрын
Tom you have absolutely puzzled me with this one 🤔,to me if it runs its sold or fixed 🤣🤣
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
That’s Ok Nev :) I go in to more detail in some videos and less detail in others. It gives my audience the option to dig as deep into a subject as they wish! Thanks for watching mate!!
@motoendurofun2 ай бұрын
perfect video
@VintageEngineRepairs2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@vinopan5374 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Great video! How would you handle the situation where you unknowingly have a very slight air leak somewhere? Thanks again.
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’d find it using this method :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5CxYoysdrSNpcU
@jimbrewer2893 Жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial.
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim!
@TheGreasyShopRag Жыл бұрын
Yes, I enjoyed the video.
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott!!
@fmp227411 ай бұрын
Unreal video mate
@VintageEngineRepairs11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate :)
@mtopuk3 ай бұрын
its okey to understand and tune basic 2 stroke machines like chainsaw, blower etc. Only has one or two stage Air screw. But its not enough to advanced tuning related rev up and increase engine response of the bike engines have jetting or else adjustment abilities.
@VintageEngineRepairs3 ай бұрын
Fuel screws on 2 stroke ope. Bikes have 3-4 fuel circuits. A pilot jet and air screw, main jet, needle height, the needle taper and power jet. The same principles apply to tuning them in terms of lean and rich.
@7Toki777 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@rickthelian2215 Жыл бұрын
Tom agree with Guys playing with tools....😊😊😊 Can you do that for the NBN bloody Not Needed Internet...😊
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry mate I don’t understand!
@rickthelian2215 Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs Sorry internet in Sydney was playing up whilst watching, hence asked to tune up my internet (NBN) like the machine. Have backup mobile through Optus on my new Modem but there’s a delay when NBN turns off and on. They don’t have this issue in Melbourne.
@qwertykeyboard5901 Жыл бұрын
Something strange about my weed wacker is how it will stall if the nose is tipped down with it too rich. Opposite when nose at the sky. Weird fuel pooling perhaps?
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Yep fuel pooping, probably in the intake manifold. Try running it as lean as you can on the L screw whilst still getting good off idle acceleration and easy starting
@qwertykeyboard5901 Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs Thats what I did. Probably partially caused by the pumping diaphragm being slightly wrinkled.
@RightLane3939 ай бұрын
When I pull the clutch my engine shut off, or when I stop hittin the throttle the engine I s go BRUUUUU like no air going in
@VintageEngineRepairs9 ай бұрын
Burrrr is a lean symptom on L
@mjshaheed Жыл бұрын
Audio quality could have been a little better
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Yep I agree, since this video I have actually started to use a lapel mic!
@mjshaheed Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs This was the first video of yours I had watched. Yes, the other videos have better audio quality. 👍🏻
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
@@mjshaheed glad it didn’t put you off or turn you away from the channel. I also appreciate your honesty about the audio. Thanks again :)
@tomasznumrych7187 Жыл бұрын
Any tips for adjusting a single screw carburetors? I'm having trouble getting my ryobi string trimmer running right
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Which screw do you see on the carb? Give me an idea of where it is :)
@tomasznumrych7187 Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs It's a Ryobi RY253SS trimmer. The adjusting screw is an "A circle" located in a brass recessed space in the middle of the throttle body plate. It also has an idle screw. I tried to attach a link to an image for reference but I think YT flagged my comment.
@tomasznumrych7187 Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs what do you think about that single screw carb adjustment?
@biggussniffus5537 Жыл бұрын
This isn't really helpful for my 2 stroke motorbike situation. I'm having major problems getting it tuned right. Stationary it runs absolutely sweet. It will idle all day, revs straight out when I stab the throttle and it comes right back down. No major smoke either. When actually riding under load, it really hesitates to pull into the powerband, it sounds lean just like this video shows. I'll need to drop down a gear or smash the clutch to get it going. If i'm anywhere under 3/4 throttle its just BOG. There is no detonation and the plug is super black. The metal band around the electrode is still shiny after 4 hours of riding. I just installed larger jets yesterday and went riding today, the low end response was the same.. if not worse. except I now have a hanging idle issue. But when it's on the pipe wide open throttle it goes much better.. I've been looking everywhere on the internet for help but can't seem to find anyone with a similar situation. I'm going crazy lol
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Hey mate! I’d suggest doing a pressure and vacuum test first and also inspecting the piston skirt for scoring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYbQlqyMmNONqNU
@biggussniffus5537 Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs bike has 5 hours on a new top end, 50 hours on bottom. All new gaskets, brand new reed valve boot. Compression is high.
@biggussniffus5537 Жыл бұрын
@@VintageEngineRepairs just going to sell the bike hey hahha money pit KTM
@Op1zilla8 ай бұрын
👽👍🏻✨
@VintageEngineRepairs8 ай бұрын
👍
@jwayne777 Жыл бұрын
That great tune always seems so elusive . I posit, Is it an unatainable utopian ideal? Hmmm...
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
Haha! It’s very much attainable, but it’s certainly a skill that takes time and effort to hone. It’s one thing learning to tune one engine, that works well. It’s a whole other ball game to know the intricacies of tuning across the board, what the engine needs, what isn’t working, blockages, etc :)
@gus7130 Жыл бұрын
extraordinary video! Could you make a similiar video for the H mixture needle. I have never been able to understand the 4 t sound😅
@VintageEngineRepairs Жыл бұрын
YesI have one :) have a watch of my “how to tune a chainsaw” video! Hope it helps :)