You Don't See This Problem Much

[@Alfred-i8k]

That video gives you hope on older trimmers this one was like the raise from the dead .another great save I knew you can do it like always big fan of your work.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@larryz24]

I have an old Homelite blower that I have had since the late 1990's and it still runs like it did when new. Sears built some quality stuff back then.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like their older blowers too.

[@garyalensr]

I would without a doubt take an older trimmer and any type of older outdoor tools. I mean I do own a srm 225 but today's stuff don't compare to the older equipment. Older equipment was built to last

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You said it!

[@watermanone7567]

That was a very good video. I like to older machines that were cared for. Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Me too!

[@PeterTheMowerGuy]

I really like these older Homelite trimmers, they will definitely outlast anything Homelite, Ryobi makes today.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You got that right, these older ones will last a long time.

[@PeterTheMowerGuy]

I have a 2001 Trim Lite

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice!

[@martindesmarais7158]

Some olds are better quality than news BUT this one has been outside for a while.. Congrats👏 for your patience, for me I would kept it for parts out !!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You got that right, hopefully someone will see the value in it.

[@Delerium22]

Might I recommend a snake camera thing with a light so that you can check the piston/ring and the cylinder when issues like this arise so it’s easier to diagnose. I know I’ve seen recommendations like this before on your channel, but I’m just making another lol. Also I think the reason the spark plug was stuck was the same reason the piston was stuck, not the fact that it was over tightened, but I wasn’t there to tell you, so that’s just my guess. Good video as always, happy thanksgiving!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yep I completely agree about the camera! I think it'll help out too.

[@christophermarshall5765]

The old Homelite!! Those were very popular here in the 90's. Even Homelite chainsaws were common.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice, glad to see they were popular there too.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I've had and used both and one is as good as the other. They all do the job and all lasted as long as the other. Happy week

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Well reasoned!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE WE know how it goes when stuff is cared for. Itmight be cheap but it lastsd. The Featherweights prove that.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Glad you brought that up, I need to set it up for winter storage soon.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 'Tis the time!

[@Wannabearborist]

9:55 I’d take whatever runs and has parts available. Being easy to work on is a bonus though 😅

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you said it!

[@jesterr7133]

I haven't encountered many seized engines, but the best thing I have found is a 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone. I have had 100% success getting them to break free with this mix, but getting them to run afterwards is a different story. It just depends on how bad the rust is.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'd use it!

[@carlcarnes2426]

I use a couple of old trimmers. An old Hitachi I bought for $10, and my favorite, an old blue Shindiawa 230 that was free.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice machines !

[@MarkMeadows90]

Yep, I remember the Shorts video you posted about this exact trimmer. I would definitely keep the older one if it works just fine. If parts are still available for it, why not? I love those older Homelite trimmers.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

couldn't have said it better myself!

[@Nukemann64]

Older machines are the only way to go! Especially with these "budget" trimmers. The new commercial brands are fine, but the garbage the sell at walmart isn't gonna hold up anymore. Gone are the days of walmart selling the Weedeater Featherlites , and Homelites. Even those older McCullochs from the 90's were better than the crap made nowadays. I prefer Older equipment, just as long as you can still find parts for them. Great video IHG!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

That pretty well sums it up!

[@angelicaconiguliaro3179]

Good video!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks!

[@jesterr7133]

Happy days. Through a complete coincidence, I finally made contact with the owner of a mower I have had for over two years. The mower has been sitting in my shop the whole time since I could never get in touch with him. He told me to keep it, so I can finally go ahead and fix it. It had been sitting for years, and I told him I would get it running for him. I did, but I couldn't get the carburetor to run properly and could never get in touch with the guy to see if he wanted to buy one for it. That knocks one stalled customer project out. Two more to go, lol.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

good luck with the others!

[@jaredturnidge8348]

I have one like that and it is from 98

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Awesome!

[@Patrick4959]

For me yep these ones would be a lovely idea etc.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I knew it would!

[@Patrick4959]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yep for sure and from my own experience the oldies never go out of taste i reckon as they have better made assembly plus easy to work on etc.

[@SHOINOFF]

To answer your question, i would choose the older machine. The build quality is better and running them is alot easier. Plus most of the older trimmers were 50:1.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

The build quality not to mention the materials used decades ago is so much better than stuff of today.

[@SHOINOFF]

@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yeah, the stuff of today is made to not last so we the consumer have to buy a new machine every year. Kind of like new cars. Made super cheap and sold for the most the dealer can get.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed! Shame it had to happen to vehicles, I was hoping to keep some of our newer cars for 20 or 30 years, but that's not going to happen

[@jwayne777]

I like these machines but I think after owning Stihl and echo I would sell it and use it to acquire a commercial SRM or FS series trimmer.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nothing wrong with that, I like the commercial lines myself, just heavy on the price is all.

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? I'll take the old trimmer than the commercial used one hands down anytime.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I hear ya!

[@jameshedrick605]

I have one like that. Pretty sure it needs new crank bearings

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

man, I've never had to look them up, hopefully they still sell them

[@OutdoorswithJRonnie]

Did you use WD 40 white lithium grease spray?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

this was WD-40 knock off.

[@jesterr7133]

I like the older stuff. You just can't match the quality with modern equipment. I am working on an old Snapper mower around the same age for a friend. Everything on that mower is made of thick metal. There is virtually no plastic or pot metal on that mower. It is all steel, and easily weighs twice as much as a modern mower. Back then, stuff was made to last. I am perfectly happy breaking even or taking a small loss to keep these older machines going. They will be around long after all the plastic crap has disintegrated.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like your attitude when It comes to them!

[@ethanmiller3935]

Any used straight shaft echo.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you go that right, big fan.

[@dailystruggle2762]

Unfortunately these trimmers are so cheap these days that its not worth repairing when a new trimmer is 100usd…

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You got that right, I doubt I'll ever see my money or time comeback on this one.

[@MUUKOW3]

Except it is Chinese junk . This old one restored will outlast the box store Chinese special.

[@izaacsilva9148]

I’ve always wondered is that your real voice in the videos or is that a voice changer?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

LOL!!! I hate to say it but that's me, no voice changer here.

[@izaacsilva9148]

@ do you record your voice and then add it to the video or is that you talking in the video cause I’m not trying to be mean or anything if that is your real voice that’s actually kind of cool. You sound like a voice changer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

the repairs are done first, I'll then edit the footage, script it according to what happens, then recorded the reading, and then add it to the video before finalizing it.

[@izaacsilva9148]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE that might be why it sounds kind of weird to me so you do add the talking in later after you do the repair