Honda Engine Starter Rope Repair

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[@wranglerstar]

Tools & Parts Featured In This Video Stens True Blue Starter Rope amzn.to/2DH8Tcn Bel-Ray Detailer Spray amzn.to/2Vwu3UU Socket Extension With Handle amzn.to/2ULqx4w Gerber One Hand Opening Muli-Tool amzn.to/2DEzfM4

[@jaynaforsgren4755]

Thanks for linking the extension/handle

[@wobblysauce]

The worst part of the Wars is the loss of Life... but on the other hand, a number of inventions would not have been made and life would be different now.

[@xiixiixdaniel614]

Love this video hits home with me

[@IndianaDundee]

I’ve lost many friends by loaning them one thing or the other, only for it to be returned it in poor shape. You have to draw a line somewhere.

[@ljk8059]

Your points on knowing your own body are fantastic tips that my own father gave to me. A metre per stride, my own height per wing span, my foots length from wrist to elbow. The human body is beautiful, at times. Also... not touching the molten end of melted chord, you're so right, you only do it once (like using araldite and not washing before using the loo)! Please do tell us the big knot story man! Pax.

[@southernhoss5857]

“There are two things you never loan out, your wife and your chainsaw.” - Cody

[@Paul_Peterson]

You find out your true friends when you loan them tools/equipment.

[@rioblyth3926]

Just look at all what Flanders gives homer and what happens to the tools/equipment 😂

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Loaning out expensive tools is always a dicey thing.

[@willierants5880]

But it shouldn't be.

[@aaronharker7833]

Especially when its your brother-in-law and he isn’t tool savvy. But a good man none the less....

[@quixototalis]

Never loan money or a tool that you can't afford to lose to friends or family. Most will treat them worse than a stranger would and they expect you to just absorb the cost if something happens or they don't return it. I have seen this happen many, many times. If the amount/tool would cause you to cut off contact, don't loan it because it is likely you won't get it back, or if you do the condition will be horrible. An old saying goes if you want someone to stop talking to you, loan them something.

[@banshee8989]

I don't loan out tools anymore. Its not that I dont trust people, but friendships are hard to come by and I dont want to loose any over a tool. If a friend wants something like a wood splitter....... I tell them I will come over and help them do it and I will bring my wood splitter.

[@jonass516]

Make sure you don’t use the metric loctite or the bolts will turn metic as well!

[@thelad6338]

Saving that one, best comment I’ve seen in a while

[@johndunbar2393]

This is a reason I don't loan stuff out. On the flip side, I don't borrow things either, because, I've had instances where repairs to a machine, cost more than I could've just bought my own for.

[@BrassBashers]

And see, we know you're a good guy becuase you went through the effort of fixing something you broke before returning it. Many people would hand it to you and be like "It broke, sorry." And then go about their day..

[@BrassBashers]

And this is the reason I'd much rather wait to buy a tool than to just borrow one to try and build something quickly. If it's that important then I need to save up and buy the tool myself.

[@johndunbar2393]

@@BrassBashers Yep, all too many people would hand it back broken, hence this video, and Cody's frustration. I've literally had people get upset with me, because I won't borrow their stuff, or loan out mine (more so the later). Case in point. I've got several smaller concrete slabs, or pads, I'd like to pour. They are too small of jobs to order a truck for, and I don't like to be rushed, so I will be buying a concrete mixer. My Uncle has one and said "Just use mine". That thing is decades old, which isn't a big deal, but if I had to replace the motor on it, that would be half of what a mixer would cost me. Plus I just don't like having, (when I used to borrow things and loan stuff out) people's stuff a long time. I once loaned out a chainsaw, so a "friend" could clean up along his creek, and after a year, I finally told him I want my saw back. Of course, he got mad at me cause I asked for it back. There's just too many things to go wrong, and I've been burned too many times, so I'm put off by the whole situation.

[@royreynolds108]

This is why tool rental places exist. This is why U-Haul and others are in business to provide items for a short time use so you don't need to spend a lot of money on something you only need once or very rarely. Auto parts stores have specialty tools they loan out to customers who buy the parts and install those parts then bring the tool(s) back when done. I too don't borrow or lend my tools or machines. It ain't worth it. Renting a machine for one job or project will also give you the information to decide if you really need to buy and what to buy.

[@johndunbar2393]

@@royreynolds108 You gotta remember, not everyone lives in populated places. The nearest town around here to rent anything like what you are mentioning, is about 120 miles away, so while it is common in larger towns/cities, and apparently profitable, out here "borrowing stuff" is fairly common, just not for me. Lol Funny you mention the tool thing with shops as well, because for a town of 250 people, we have a pretty big Napa parts store, mechanic shop and wrecker shop all in one, and he literally has a sign that says "We do not loan out tools, we sell tools" Lol He got tired of people destroying simple hand tools. Using screwdrivers as pry bars or chisels, using ratchets as hammers, yeah, that's not a typo, and everything else people do with tools.

[@benjamminlv1]

Cody, if you lick your fingers and you move quickly you can mold the melted end of the rope with your finger.

[@carlzirk]

I have to grab the end...can't help it. I use a glove.

[@turnersparadise8368]

lol yep. I melt the insulation off of electrical wire with a bic too and just quickly pull it off. My fingers are just used to a little burn I guess.

[@MrNYSniper]

I always lick my fingers to shape string got melt glue etc

[@gearheadted5110]

I grew up next to my grandpa's farm, he was also a mechanic and fabricator, and he loaned implements and tools out sometimes that were returned in poor condition. One time someone returned a farming disc with several discs broken and the frame bent. That was about $300 (1984 dollars) and his day of labor to fix it. When I grew up and borrowed something I didn't want to be "that guy". I brought things back clean, full of fuel and maybe even fixed it if it was broken. It's about respect.

[@wranglerstar]

Ouch, yea, I don't want to be that guy either,

[@bobbelsekwol]

Rule 1, in my books, never loan stuff out. From a screwdriver to a expensive piece of machinery.

[@WisconsinEric]

The Honda factory pull rope is $5 and the entire factory recoil assembly is under $20. I just swapped the carb out of a Honda GX 200cc in 15min 2 weeks ago. Just finished working on a HRX 217 190cc mower yesterday. Hondas are the easiest motors to work on. So simple they are brilliant.

[@jacobcanady9637]

Right. 5$ for the part and alittle common since and anyone can fix it

[@Dtmdeman]

I have spare recoil assemblies on hand, use air compressor and generator for work.

[@WisconsinEric]

@@Dtmdeman Very Smart.

[@fionafiona1146]

I am so excited to find out whether the "sion" marketing is accurate, they will build an electric car with full (home-)(dis-) assembly instructions and ship replacement parts starting end of this year (I trust them to start and keep up the parts supply, while hoping to afford a car by the time it deprecated to a more reasonable price (the batters have great stats and common formats) ).

[@WisconsinEric]

@@fionafiona1146 Electric? This is President Trump's America... We burn gas and kick a$$. Get a Turbocharged Honda Civic. The Turbo Accords are nice too. MAGA

[@NWOization]

My uncle lent his brand new Stihl chainsaw to a butch feminist neighbour a few years back. She told him she had used lots of two strokes, knew how to take care of them and would use the appropriate attire, etc. She sneakily left it up to his barn when he was away and when he got home he put it back. A few weeks later, he took it out and it wouldn't start. He brought it to a Stihl authorised repair shop and the engineer took one look inside the engine and knew what she had done. She ran it without 2 stroke oil. A brand new saw: gone. The most amazing thing was that she had stopped cutting wood halfway through the process (her field was visible from my uncles,) so obviously she knew she must have done something as it stopped working, yet; a year later she came back to ask for a lend of a chainsaw. Needless to say, she was politely told there would be no more lending tools.

[@Hale642]

How about a list of WS recommended books to read?

[@PCMyburgh]

I have a little 4 stroke generator which struggled to start, and a can of carb cleaner 30minutes later it was running, it is so rewarding. Keep up the excellent content.

[@juliestevens6931]

Small engine and small appliance repair is something I hope to do when I am retired. I have always had a knack for being able to take things apart and put them back together without losing anything and having them work or work better when I am done. :o)

[@hamzahsyed7485]

My dad bought an italian polini pocket bike about 9 years ago with a faulty pull start. It had a non running 40cc air cooled racing engine. My dad owned a shop but in 2018 he closed it. I learned everything there. Cars, trucks, pretty much anything I learned about it there. But there’s only one thing I didn’t learn, how to recoil a pull start. Then I watched this video, now that bike is running and driving and I’m getting offers of over $2000 for it. For a bike that my dad paid $250 for 9 years ago. I really appreciate everything you do sir. Please keep posting and don’t change everything.

[@sensey111]

I feel your pain on loaning out tools and such. I can't fathom why someone would treat borrowed equipment so poorly. I apply the Golden rule squared principle whenever I borrow a tool. Borrow only when you need it, return it as soon as you are done with it, and return it cleaner and in better operating condition than when you borrowed it. All fluids topped off, completely cleaned and any repair made. I do this and people are happy to loan me tools because it saves them from cleaning and servicing it.

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

Always stop and tell the stories when they come to mind, you'll forget

[@Allurade]

So, a tip for that nylon rope, wait to melt the end until you've knotted it onto the handle, and then hit it with the torch, lighter, whatever, and as soon as you remove it, mushroom the end on to the knot. It's something people who make paracord bracelets do to makesure the bracelet doesn't unwind.

[@bcrusher1979]

Cody, if the recoil rope is too loose after you tie your knots there is a little slot in the plastic spool/wheel. You line the slot up with the rope exit, take your little pick tool and grab the rope between the spool and the exit hole and pull a loop out. Now you can put another wrap or two on the spool with out taking it apart. This is how I restring them. It takes all the guess out and just keep wrapping until the spring is tightly holding the rope. And not putting too much rope on of course.

[@mwsheds]

Maybe you could show us in a video perhaps? Sounds like a great tip.

[@TheLoneWolf1124]

Anytime someone asks if they can borrow my equipment I say no but you can borrow me.

[@ryanz76]

What if he’s watching ? I hope he is! 😂. Me too! I learned my lesson...my friends have made me a fool more than one time. ☹️

[@SaturdayNiteSpecial]

What are your plans for those two pallets of fire hose in the background?

[@robato3991]

It bizarre that someone would treat loaned equipment like that.

[@itsmeme8287]

Generally it is how they treat their own stuff too, so it is normal.

[@kevinroberts9580]

I have rarely ever borrowed anything in my life, and if I did and something happened to it I would buy them another one and keep the old one. But I have had it done to me like this a few times and I'm the same way, treat me that way I don't bother having the you around anymore.

[@carlzirk]

Love the engine repair. I won't lend chainsaw, I'll just do the work for them.

[@andyleland4765]

You have been raised right!! I can’t stand it when people borrow badly!! 👋🏻 from Oregon

[@ajbrown2013]

Just got some of this rope thank you so much for your videos I dont comment because 99% of the time I am watching on my TV in the workshop but if you read this I want you to know I watch all your videos and I appreciate the high quality videos. Your sharing of knowledge is heroic. I wish men like us could have meet up and get to know each other i appreciate you very much.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Generally I have two sets of tools, tools I use and tools I lend out. Back in the day I borrowed a paint sprayer from a buddy to paint my car, I knew ahead of time the deal was when I returned the paint sprayer back to him he did not want to be able to tell what color I had painted the car. That's what I did and I also gave him two new inline water filters that attached to the inlet on the paint sprayer. I was able to borrow the paint sprayer again. I always treat other guys tools better than I treat my tools. Cheers!

[@JCLandscaper88]

I've been fixing pull ropes for almost 30 years. Great idea showing how to fix it. Another great video. Thanks

[@SweatyWelder68]

Cody I Love your old school teaching and mentality!!you remind me of my Grandad and Great Uncle who both fought in WW2 both Navy and they shaped my character for sure....I am a huge gun nut and a Christian so I Love so many things that you touch upon...keep up the good work. I live in Bastrop Texas and have never been around the snow the way ya'll are but man I would love to cut loose from my life here and go spend a week with you on your homestead...I believe we could teach one another alot... I'm a pipe welder/fabricator and shade tree mechanic and a wannabe gunsmith,...I have been building Ar15s for about four years for my family and friends and love that it's not very challenging though...AK's are where the challenge is and thats my next venture!!

[@maehay4065]

Cody this type of video is so good for me as well as others I sure but it gives me hope that I can try some of these things that my husband always did. We always had a division of our duties but now I have to either try learning or hire it out to someone. I appreciate you taking the time to go through all the steps! 👍👍🇺🇸

[@lakepowellnewsnetwork1697]

I love supporting you either way. I wish more would do that, it's cheap and helps a lot. Thanks for remembering us from time to time though :) I look forward to 24 hr ahead of time shows that could be interesting. Thanks for the tips on the pull start I will be using that soon. See you on the next one.

[@JChamberlin]

I'm looking forward to the small engine maintenance video. It's springtime and I think a lot of people will be doing work on small engines this time of year.

[@mschmitz57]

In my experience, it's helpful to be able to identify the people who are clueless about the proper use of machinery, and then not lend them stuff.

[@hakimde5611]

Hello

[@hakimde5611]

Iam also in the field of electricity do we get to know and shore experience

[@hakimde5611]

Where are you from

[@michaeldougfir9807]

1. The spray can: Show us the label. Hold the can still. 2. Germany: Actually after your European tour I expected more narration and video about each country you visited. And Germany in particular is a beautiful country with an impressive history of mechanical invention, engineering, national history of several states coming together to make one country; food, drink, and more. Cody you and I come from skiing families, right? There is something in common there too. Last but of special importance: I once took lessons in theology from a Nazarene pastor. He told about numerous theological books in German that were so important that he took many classes in the German language so he could read them. And as a Mennonite, I would concur. The importance of German theology. Thanks for the small engine instruction. Very valuable to many of us.

[@keithbrookshire]

Great timing on the log splitter series. I just got the carb cleaned on my old splitter (Briggs). It's running like it should now. I'd like to see an overview of the hydrolics and servicing the hydrolics.

[@MJPeddler]

There are only a select few friends to-whom I'm willing to loan anything of value. They're same with-whom I undisputedly trust my life.

[@prdoohan]

Take that silicone spray and really go to town underneath your mudguards on the dirt bike. It really helps to stop to mud build up on winter rides. You really notice the extra kilos/pounds of mud stuck under your front guard when riding a long enduro day. As the mud builds up your turning agility becomes much more sluggish.

[@indianaoutdoors4379]

Elbow to finger tips on the average human male is 18 inches. Thats why the arc flash rating for electrical switch gear/ large breakers ect is at 18 inches, 36 inches and 6 feet. So 18 inches is the working distance, generally how far out your body will be. The 2nd is 36 inches the average arm length tips to arm pit for your limited approach boundry. Then the last is the arc flash boundry. Which is normally 4-6 feet. Or arm length plus partical chest or wingspan. The random things you learn working on large generators for a living.

[@rjtumble]

that spring wound starter is such a simple but mysterious little thing, thanks for the instruction, it will come in handy as I learn to maintain my own small engines.

[@MacAttack2010]

Thanks for this video. I watched it a year or more ago and finally came the time when I needed a roll of pull rope. I remembered this video and came back to it for part numbers! 😁 Thanks!

[@urbanmonkey48]

I love KZbin. Have people like you speaking there minds is so amazing.

[@lmbcars]

only wrangler star can make a 20 min video about a starter rope replacement ... that you end up watching the whole video lol

[@dalengineering]

Thank you Cody. I have a pull rope to change on my small engine Rotavator and its great to get so much information for the diy mechanic thanks.

[@fenceman95]

Thanks for the video. A little something for everyones benefit: before shutting down the Honda GX160 engine on my Little Beaver digger, I always cut the gas off and let it run until it dies. I have been doing this for many years and it has never failed to start on the first or second pull with the choke on. My starter rope broke today, the only problem I have ever had with this engine.

[@kgbear3662]

Cody I thought of you today, I was at a mom and pop tire shop and watched a nightmare unfold on replacing a tube on a lawn more tire . Don’t know if you’ve done one but I though of you none the less. Thanks for all you guys do.

[@BRadWilson3]

I never let anyone borrow anything, I would rather just take some time out of my schedule and go use my tool to do what they need.

[@YetiShots]

Hey Wranglerstar, next time you are out of the fancy bel-ray detailer. Try using WD40, I use it to clean my ATV, Motorcycle and car engine bay.

[@ThoenWorks]

Rule #12 - ALWAYS - take stuff back in better shape than you got it.!!!!

[@curtwhite876]

Well said near the end -- they're promoting the channels nobody wants to watch. Yep. Great video! I learned a few things.

[@joshuawright9302]

Haven’t seen it but I know it’s going to be a great video!

[@jensendixon9500]

hi there cody i have had the same issue with one of my chainsaws lent it to my uncle to use while I was on holiday he apparently ran out of chain oil and had ran it on waste oil cost me £42 would of fixed it myself but unfortunately its still under warranty so didn't want to void it keep up the good work loving the current content keep safe and your family are always in our prayers.

[@NF-pm1jv]

Very nice video. Question: After installing, what appeared to be a properly working brand new starter rope on a Honda GX200, the rope will fully extend but not recoil. Is there a particular way to install the mechanism? For context, I re-installed the old rope and it worked fine. Thanks for any tips.

[@matthewhusband3477]

Thanks Cody. That was helpful. A mechanical neophyte like me needs all the help I can get.

[@jeffchase9096]

Amen, Cody! Last tool I let someone borrow, was a month old "brand new" Ridgid Coil roofing nailer. I had done two roofs with it, and put in back in the case looking brand new, oiled and ready to go... They were supposed to borrow for the weekend, and didn't return for several weeks. Got it back, hadn't been oiled, looked like they'd been handling it after handling tar adhesives, had a couple of rust spots and the coil cover was cracked.... I've got a list of people in my head that will never borrow anything from me again... Forgive doesn't necessarily mean forget..... To many people just weren't raised right... :(

[@marclawrence715]

Although I don't always agree with you, I do always respect your perspective on the world. Thank you.

[@nealwalden3543]

Another in a long, happy history of useful informative videos... Thanks for sharing.

[@24copeland]

Thanks for the amazon link for the extension. I’ve been wanting one ever sense I’ve seen yours. Looks very handy.

[@glennmarybethmartin5324]

Just had to watch the first 16 seconds of the video 3 times, your way of humor is funny.

[@stevestumbaugh8982]

I totally agree with having your stuff returned in the same condition that it was when they got it in.

[@tannermendoza1815]

Love the video, as a high school student I would love to see how you would clean out small engines like that.

[@This.Here.Channel]

I don't get why someone would borrow a tool/etc, and return it with the wrong parts, water in the fuel tank, and dirty. This video has motivated me to fix up the old McCullough chainsaw I bought at an old estate sale a few years. I got it for like 2 bucks, and it looked like it had barely been used.

[@steveexcell7017]

When taking the pull-starter off to fix the pull-rope, it is also a good time to lube the wind-assembly. WD-40 with a spray-tube can reach the inside of the reel. There are better spray lubes that do not evaporate as quickly.

[@xd45shooter]

Always good to know the history of all sides of a conflict. As mistakes were made on all sides and the more we know the better we are to make informed decisions in the future!

[@benzmansl65amg]

Excited to see the engine. Thanks for everything Cody.

[@cjpilling]

I just checked with my snapon dealer they stoped making that extension in the 90s

[@DH-ry2ho]

Such a great video! Perfect timing- I have a splitter that needs exactly what you are doing to yours! Thanks for sharing your know-how with us.

[@shp22japan5c]

Joining now! Thanks Wranglerstar for great content! You had me at 24hrs early.

[@Grizzly86]

Looking forward to the next video cody thank you for good content

[@kjdyatta]

love your channel. thanks for the vids. God bless you and your family.

[@FLStoneHunter]

The last minute of the video was the best part!

[@sloth9669]

can you change the location of the pull string or is it only one spot tp place it?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Same engine as the minibike I’m working on... except that it’s a clone of course. Fun to work on.

[@jimforsyth2.]

Servicing machines is a sin when you borrow unless you ask .

[@colinpline2882]

I have two questions for you. If you were buying electric power tools would you have strong opinions on what had to be cordless and what is ok being corded? Do you have a list of which power tools to buy in a particular order? I am guessing that list starts with 1A circular saw and 1B cordless drill.

[@johncoy9201]

I'm not sure if I got that correct when I pull the cord on the Honda GTX 350 it just spins it won't engage with the engine how do I fix that

[@karlpokorny7130]

I am a lawn mowing contractor. And we use wipper snipper cord for pull cord. Lasts just as long

[@2012metalmulisha]

Let me tell you what. I would have loved being a fly on the wall when the equipment was returned to you cody! I was also hoping for a good old fashioned wranglerstar rant!

[@NRCustom]

AMEN! It's called common courtesy.

[@darksinner7889]

Thanks, good video & educational ending.

[@BaconSniffer578]

@18:00 I’d argue that the effort put into the engineering during the First and Second World War paved the way for today. Just think about the first computer that cracked the German enigma code or direct injection engines.

[@jenniferwhite6089]

wow I was at farm story today they had a wall of Honda parts the pull cord handle replace was the same handles there I do understand the pull cord handle came with it was much bigger too they had the replacement complete unit you just bolt on to your equipment too, they have the larger handle on the $40 and up that is in Canadian dollars too have all electric starts on all of the hands equipment I have and all are 4 stoke too no more mixing fuel too

[@polygoncrazy]

On those particular honda engines the oil sensors can be troublesome. If you're getting the timing, spark, compression and gas and it still wont start, it will likely be the sensor. Happens frequently enough that checking the oil and taking the sensor out of the circuit saved me many hours of troubleshooting over the phone when employees weren't mechanically savvy. ed* iirc the yellow wire coming out of the on/off

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. I always learn so much..

[@lukeb2433]

What size pull cord should i use for my 170hp snowmobile

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Second the Stens TruBlue starter cord ! If You did not get the spring tight enough the first time, pull a some cord out and add one more wrap to the spool.

[@yobentley7274]

really like that Snap-On Tool...thanks,

[@JDubbsadventure]

My outboard has the old style to pull start if the battery goes. The only problems is mercury didn’t put a decompression valve on the 250 so I’m not sure who could pull it

[@OSCARGARCIA-cu9lm]

Mil gracias!

[@gassyfrog343]

Love your video man keep it up

[@steffen8719]

I like that you’re so open minded :) Greetings from a German PS: No offense taken, keep up the good work :)

[@kai89borg]

Thank you, I had the same Problem 2 Weeks ago, in my Case the whole Starterspring came lose, was a pain in the B*t to repair that. Btw, no offense taken, Greetings from a Kraut, keep on the good Work.

[@Penster-Elle]

Hi Cody. If you fancy reading about the German view of WW2, then have a look at "D-Day Through German Eyes" Parts 1&2 available from Amazon and also through Audible. A very interesting account of how the German 'defenders' dealt with the Normandy Landings.

[@davidstrohm5918]

Just found your channel and I am glad!I will always watch.

[@rileysimmons2294]

Were do your friends buy the small engines to fix

[@beerscout9408]

Helps if you use the sharp side of the knife 5:00

[@wranglerstar]

I was hoping no one would notice,

[@beerscout9408]

​@@wranglerstar It unfortunately happens all too often to me.

[@oliviersimonneau4932]

6:37 haha that will KNOT come out

[@TheKnight0017]

Look forward to member perks. I've been a member since it has started. Love this channel and supporting it... but... $ is $!

[@votemikejones86]

At first I was thinking, who doesn't know how to change a starter rope? But I forget not all of us are taught these skills growing up.

[@wranglerstar]

It's true, not everyone had a father to teach these important skills,

[@josephmountford2292]

Very helpful thank you