Hi Trevor, glad this helped out! These fixes can be very simple. My profession is in technology architecture, and I like to get my hands dirty on the weekends. I figure why not share some of these techniques to help others save some money! Although this particular video was about cleaning a carburetor, you could also decide that you want to install a new one (they're cheap on Amazon). I have another video on that, here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obSEiMZ7m9SzmoE.html

I find that people who think others with experience in a different field explaining things to them is condescending actually have insecurities in themselves

You're condescending

How the hell are you humble? You told random strangers of your academic achievements, completely unrelated to the topic. You seem genuinely unbearable. I have never had a negative response from a shop when asking questions. Asking someone how they do their trade is different. Say you were teaching at an academy and a mechanic comes in. He asks you to show him how to play a simple song. Would you not think it strange that this person is asking you to work for free? Don't go to a repair shop and ask them how to do the repair yourself. Ask them about maintenance and they will be happy, otherwise you are asking them to work for free.

That's why I make these little videos. I figure it could help someone someday. Hope it works for you! I've also got more videos on other similar snow blowers if you need any further info. Good luck!

Awesome Mike! I’m glad this helped. I have a Snow Blower Repair playlist that may be of interest to you. I fix a lot of these and most of them are the same issue - old fuel left in the carb that needs cleaned out. Good luck!

Sweet! Thanks for sharing your success! Glad it worked.

Hey, thanks! I also have a Snow Blower Repair playlist you may be interested in. I show different ways to fix what is usually the same problem. Good luck!

Already gone! But I've got about 7 more in line for repair.

@@TractorHoarders 😆 Everytime I see something on my Craiglist it's gone by the time I get off work

You’ve got this! Hope it helps!

Varnished gas in the bowl will sure do it!

So I got the carb all cleaned up, reinstalled it and tried to start it. No gas getting into the carb. Removed it again and found that the needle valve was getting stuck in the fuel inlet office. Cleaned the orfice and it got it running however, now found that the 2nd stage, auger shaft is moving in and out 1.5" and the transmission is making a lot of noise and the auger blades are seized to the auger shaft. Guess that the transmission is shot. At least the motor and other parts are compatible with my old Estate/Noma, 8.5 x 26.

Good strategy

They're a good solid machine! I think this one has low hours. Everything is tight and it runs really nice now. Thanks for the comment!

@@TractorHoarders Those were built like tanks, best of luck with it!

Good feedback and I appreciate that. Making KZfaq videos is interesting. On the backend, I can see where people stop watching, and what’s interesting and what’s not. When making videos, I sometimes try different techniques to see what increases viewership. Here’s another similar video that I think is better. You may even consider replacing your carb all together. It’s really fairly cheap to do. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obSEiMZ7m9SzmoE.html

You're welcome! Hope it worked for you too!

I hope it does too! Good luck!

You can do it for sure! Glad it was of help. I’ve got other snowblower repair videos using different methods if you need additional points of reference.

@@TractorHoarders I'll have a look. Thanks

It took a couple tries. The stores out here don't have carburetor cleaner in a can with a parts cage. So, i had to spray the carburetor liberally, and use some wire to work out any chunks. It sat in a sealed container for a few days to allow the cleaner time to sit. Whatever it did, it worked! My snowblower runs better than the day i bought it! 😃

I was just thinking, maybe I forgot to install the bowl in the right orientation to the float? Will remove it and check it out.

Hi Steve - would it be possible for you to drill out the stripped screws carefully? Just thinking of ideas...

The Gunk parts cleaner is multi-use. I’ve still got the same can and made that video a while ago. You could potentially filter it and get the crud out. Maybe strain it through an old shirt or something. I fix stuff on my driveway all the time and am constantly spilling things. It evaporates so no real issue for me. I sometimes keep parts in the Gunk parts cleaner for weeks with no issue. It’s really not as strong today as it used to be in the past. But it’s no worse than gasoline, in my opinion. Not sure if that is fact or not.

Good call out. I’ve got many carb cleaning videos and will make it a point to mention that in a future one. Thanks!

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Many times you can also buy a Chinese knock off carburetor for $20 or less. So that’s an option too. Sometimes they work great, sometimes not.

I re-used the old gasket on this one. If it needed replaced, I’d get one off of Amazon.

Good question. Before removing them, screw them in and count the turns in. Should be somewhere between 1.25 - 1.5 turns.

First spray a little starter fluid in the air intake of the carburetor and try to start it. If it tries starting and running for a few seconds, it’s likely a gummed up carburetor. I have another video linked in the description that may help you too.

@@TractorHoarders : Thanks I’ll trying

There’s a gas line shut off valve on there. Turn it too off position while it’s running to burn all the gas in the engine out. at end of season this and gas stabilizer works for me. I also check it before thanksgiving so there’s no surprises

Dude! 7 must be your lucky number!

Your perception is incorrect

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Also how do you comment with a screen shot ?

@@minecrapvideos You can only do text comments. I see what you mean but think it’s camera angle trickery making it look that way. I’ve got over 250 videos and this one is older so I’m unsure.

@@TractorHoarders aww I feel the way I feel although I wad not there so I may be wrong. You have any old carbs laying around you don't need

😂

That’s just because I forgot about it. Soaking for a half day is sometimes all that’s needed.

@@TractorHoarders all good just busting balls. I just bought a house and they left me a snow blower. Craftsman 24 inch n it won’t start.

@@MikeDeeKickz518 sweet, you’ll get it going. I have some other similar snowblower videos. I think there’s another linked in the description or pinned as a top comment or something. Sometimes replacing the carb is a good option too. You can get them inexpensive off Amazon. Good luck!

@@TractorHoarders thanks man. I have it plugged in, and it’s full of gas that has probably sat for the last year.

Hope it helps!