Why Did They Give Away This Poulan Blower?

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would fix the flooding obviously. That's a Walbro WYK (2 stroke) type of carburettor, the one you have is an emissions type of carburettor meaning that it doesn't have a high speed mixture adjustment screw on it like the non emissions type of WYK carburettor has. I had trouble with adjusting the WYL type back in August when I replaced the Honda GX35 engine on my dads Honda UMK435 Brush cutter with a new Chinese clone GX35 engine,I couldn't get it to idle right after it ran at wide open throttle then the throttle was closed,I was told that the high speed mixture adjustment screw needed adjusting to lean it out so it wouldn't flood but this particular carburettor didn't have one, it only had a low speed mixture adjustment screw & it was futile adjusting that one to tune the engine. The engine wasn't starting after it sat overnight as well so the fix was to fit the original Honda or Walbro WYL type of carburettor which fixed the problem ! Fitting the OEM

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for your answer

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

It’s definitely a unique specimen, it has Husqvarna parts in it but it also has its own design features.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right, it's quite unique and I appreciate it for that aspect

[@Callofdutyjoey]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGEPoulan is made with husqvarna parts on the inside, but not the whole thing.

[@matthewjbauer1990]

@@Callofdutyjoey Poulan is a subsidiary of Husqvarna, so it makes sense.

[@Callofdutyjoey]

@ what is a subsidiary?

[@Callofdutyjoey]

@ does it just mean they both share parts with each other?

[@Random_content53]

Sweet I love Poulan machenery I swear I’m addicted to your channel I love it when I’m bored I always watch your vids and lots of people tell me I shouldn’t follow my goal on fixing old Machinery but you inspired me to!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you very much, and I'll tell you this, do what you feel is best for you. It's your time and use it the way you want.

[@numap4701]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Dear Sir: NO one is BEETTER then You Thank You

[@christopherchang115]

That is definitely a cool Poulan. I’ve only ever seen one other model exactly like that. Certainly a unique design and not seen much! To answer the question i would probably replace the carburetor just in case and i would keep it! It’s pretty unique in my opinion.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you and yes this is the first one I've seen like this.

[@electroddxful]

I will fix the flooding for sure. Great video🙏👍🙏👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for the comment!

[@watermanone7567]

Good job. People continue to use ethanol gasoline that causes diaphragms to dry out. Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

so very true, but I'm sure it's because the don't know

[@Momgumery]

I’m working on an echo pb2100 leaf blower i just got a new carburetor for it which also came with new fuel lines 2 fuel filters 2 primer bulbs 2 air filters and the 2 gaskets for the carburetor for $15 dollars

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice! hope you get it running soon

[@MarkMeadows90]

Answering your question, I would live with the flooding issues. I may change out the carb with a new one just to be on the safe side as well.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great answer!

[@Wannabearborist]

If it was my blower I’d run it and when it annoys me that’s just as good because then I can learn more about working on 2 strokes. I had a trimmer which is quite the unreliable machine but it has taught me a lot about small engine work. I am still very new to it and as I wanna be an arborist I wanna be able to fix my own equipment instead of spending a lot of money to have someone else do so.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice you're doing it right by learning.

[@Wannabearborist]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I just still don’t dare touching 4 strokes so my lawnmower will still have to be brought in if it needs repair but eventually I’ll Lear about 4 stroke as well

[@lewiemcneely9143]

One of our Featherlites did that so when it acted up I'd pull it with the choke off till it fired. Worked fine otherwise. Good week to you!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE You TOO!

[@liljoeii6091]

I think I would fix it correctly so if you sell it it don't come back on you or if you tap it for yourself it don't break down when you're using it thank you for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You might be right, right now it's kind of iffy on whether or not it starts

[@gibco25-offical56]

Pretty interesting design.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right!

[@MrRmh3481]

The walbro wyk carb is adjusted via the center post of the main jet. If you need help with it let me know. Walbro sold these as once set for the barometric pressure range of a certain geographic area, they would never need adjustment ever again This looks to be one of the first wyk carb applications. Yes, I would keep that blower, and show it off as an example of how the EPA tried to destroy the two cycle engine used in America.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks

[@jwayne777]

You know I just recently also found out that I had a failing gas cap that was sealing and not allowing pressure out

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know gas caps allow air to enter the tank, never thought they let it out too.

[@NicholasCosentino-j9q]

Had the same thing happen to a trash picked Ryobi full crank trimmer that I got running and ran like new, until I went to pick it up a few days later and it wasn't starting but had spark and compression.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yep it happens but as long as you know it, you can work around it.

[@NicholasCosentino-j9q]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thank you so much it runs like new!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem

[@gillgetter3004]

I have an Oregon brand chainsaw that will flood if choke is used, start on run works every time 👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thank you for sharing that.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Well at least the pull start rope starting system is easy to remove to work on it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes it's not bad at all.

[@williambray4134]

It's a relatively modern Plastic Pull-On. Nuff' said.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can agree to that

[@heavyd5670]

Weird situation. I basically have the same “issue” with my stihl br380. She hates choke and I mean will not start at all with it on. But she’ll start 1-3 pulls no choke.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice as long as you know how to start it!

[@jzgames737-d6d]

What if it’s flooding bc it keeps letting The fire come and go

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I think you're right

[@timothybutler9859]

WHY WOULD ANYONE GIVE IT AWAY? BECAUSE IT'S A POULAN. 😂😂😂😂

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

LOL!!!

[@haneyoakie14]

Official guess at 0:30 in, straight gassed.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it's a good guess at the time!

[@jct300m]

Is that muffler a sealed type? or does it have removable screen? may need a check as well..

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

the screen can be removed. I did check it off camera and it was crystal clear

[@haneyoakie14]

Well my guess was wrong. Good fix!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@mr.thompson4372]

How well do weed eater brand products sell? I was asking because I'm thinking of starting a business buying broken lawn care tools and selling them after I fixed them. I was asking about the weed eater brand items because I thought it was common knowledge that they're all pieces of junk. Thank you

[@YardworkWithJohn]

I never get lucky with the free stuff, people are always nabbing it before me. OR its a snow blower that is more rust then metal by weight.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are right about that. Luck plays a huge role

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? If it was my equipment and I know how to start and work it I'll keep using it but if i don't know anything about it then probably it would of been in the garbage immediately.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

very good answer. I'm hoping to figure out how this one will act before deciding what to do with it

[@scrapyardengines9741]

It looks more like a 4 stroke than a 2 stroke

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I know right

[@ashroy2182]

My jonsered cs2238 chainsaw keeps flooding after a carb replacement and tunning it still floods any idea on what it could be.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'm guessing it's a bad new carb and will need to be replaced. If it does it again I would think the fuel lines are backwards.

[@BuiltChainsawMafia]

Poulan isn't a company anymore unfortunately its a rebrand Husqvarna hint why there is several Husqvarna branded parts

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes I believe you're absolutely correct

[@christophermarshall5765]

I'd fix it, then put it to work.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

best advice ever

[@jwayne777]

I think I definitely would have fixed it like you would have and then just flipped it for some cash

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I do hope to sell it next spring but it depends on how well it holds up this leaf season.