How To Diagnose and Read the Color of Your Spark Plug

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Steve's Small Engine Saloon

Steve's Small Engine Saloon

5 жыл бұрын

Is your spark plug black, wet, greasy or dry, dusty or covered in soot, white and crusty or speckled with crystals, I will show you how to read your spark plug and show you what is normal.
Here are the top 5 color variations and what information your spark plug is telling you about what is going on in your small engine.
Is it oil fouling, carbon fouling, ash deposits or overheating, I will show you what fouled spark plugs look like and how to diagnose your engine problems.
Heard of coffee brown? I'll tell you why it's the best colour although I would prefer beer brown.
Check out the deposits on the side electrode - what color are they? Is there an easy fix? I might have a quick solution for you.
Share this information with your friends. This applies to 2 stroke/cycle engines such as chainsaws, weedeaters and hedge trimmers as well as 4 stroke/cycle engines such as lawn mower, pressure washer, riders and rototillers.
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Simple and basic, do it yourself (DIY) tutorials to help you with your broken lawn and garden equipment.
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Click here for chainsaw plugs---- amzn.to/2FPEPOK Click here for Honda engine plugs---- amzn.to/2TcgVje Click here for my website--- www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ Click here for my Parts and Tools Store---- www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon
@bradrolling8637
@bradrolling8637 4 жыл бұрын
Man , I could open a small motors business just by referencing your channel! Naahhh, just too much to know and /or learn! I finished my 2nd beer lol.
@tomrogers9635
@tomrogers9635 3 жыл бұрын
🤦‍♂️
@hodaka1000
@hodaka1000 2 жыл бұрын
Good video better than most of the other plug videos thanks
@abadn4845
@abadn4845 2 жыл бұрын
Qq
@babyoda1973
@babyoda1973 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could send you a picture of what I pulled out of my machine dude it had no Gap it was so fouled
@joshguy2367
@joshguy2367 Ай бұрын
Never expected Chris Pines dad to give me spark plug tips but I’m here for it
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Ай бұрын
I dont get it! Wasnt his dad the Sarge on CHIPS?
@joshguy2367
@joshguy2367 7 күн бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon lmao I didn’t realize how his dad actually looked, I just meant you look like you could be Chris pines dad by how much you look like Chris pine
@Hiker63
@Hiker63 5 жыл бұрын
👍 I want to thank you for helping me adjust a carb. Whenever I have a small engine issue I always look through your videos.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Buddy....
@greybeard5774
@greybeard5774 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this great overview! I've been mechanic myself all my life, but have never seen a guy who's able to explain all of this so thoroughly and easy to understand way that even I had something to learn from it :))
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome!
@comlbbeau
@comlbbeau 5 жыл бұрын
Forgive the digression... I went through the Miller Brewing Company in the middle '70s in Raleigh-Durham NC. Miller Lite had recently come out, and the guide that took us on the brewery tour addressed the "lite" beer craze. He said basically that lite beer was a stroke of marketing genius, in that they took their regular Miller beer, diluted it to lower the alcohol content (and calories), and re-carbonated it to enhance the taste. So basically, you're paying the same (or more) and getting less. I haven't drunk a lite beer since, unless you're buying.
@garyalensr
@garyalensr Жыл бұрын
The way you explain things is just amazing!!! Everytime I need to fix something I search your videos and sure enough I find what I'm looking for. Steve, your an amazing teacher and because of you I've been able to fix my equipment myself, and I'd like to thank you for that. Keep up the awesome work
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Right on Gary! Thank You...and You're Welcome...
@mickgatz214
@mickgatz214 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve. :) I haven't removed my spark plug in over 35 years and it still runs like a charm! After watching this video, I'm very tempted to pull it out and see what it actually looks like! You have taught me knowledge I'd never considered before. Thank you for you great (oldish) video. It meant a lot to me. Mick
@MrHuntermikey
@MrHuntermikey 4 жыл бұрын
Easily the best explanation of how to read a plug I've seen. Thanks Steve
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@KeithMakesWine
@KeithMakesWine 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. I've got an old(1930's) Caterpillar that fouls a plug regularly. I'll have to pull it out and see what it looks like, now that I know what to look for. You're the best!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome comment Keith, thanks buddy....
@jeanlaliberte1469
@jeanlaliberte1469 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve..a shout-out from Ottawa...Buddy you the man.!!! LONG story short....ive been dealing with a problematic Husq lawn tractor .. fix one thing .. then another issue surfaces... e.g. black smoke on the exhasut and dry black spark plugs.. and you mentioned..." check for a sticky choke..." Bingo.. it was 25% closed... all the time.. adjust the cable..clean plugs again and no more smoke... I was getting ready to do head gaskets... You saved the day Steve. Cheers!!! it was a 1 Beer job.. lol :)
@toddenge3526
@toddenge3526 2 жыл бұрын
Steve, thanks for all your great insight. I have learned a lot from your videos. After watching this video on spark plugs, I was able to get my chain saw back to running at an acceptable level. I thought I had a problem with the way I adjusted my carburetor since I could get the saw started but had trouble keeping it running. After watching your video and paying attention to your comments about black sooty plugs, I checked the gap on a new spark plug I recently put in and discovered, like you mentioned in the video, that the gap was far too wide. I closed the gap to the proper distance, and now the saw stays running. I think I can still do a little better on fine tuning the carb adjustment, but that will be a lot easier to do now that the saw will stay running long enough to try and make the proper tweaks. Thank you!
@mercuraz
@mercuraz 3 жыл бұрын
This solves my prroblem on my lawnmower! There is definitely oil fouling and when I took the cylinder head off, I noticed oil leaking along the piston chamber. I believe I have to order the piston rings for my engine but that involves taking the engine apart to the crankshaft which is scary but fun to think about
@rickymorris7986
@rickymorris7986 3 жыл бұрын
Really like your videos, great explanation and clear and up close shots. I've managed to get my aunt's lawnmower working again thanks to your help. Keep up the good work in being a mentor to us all. Cheers and I will have a beer in your name. From rucky in sunny Essex in England
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jr7003
@jr7003 2 жыл бұрын
I picked up a new spark plug for the lawnmower before I saw this video. So I installed it this morning and examined the old plug. It looked like a normal coffee brown plug. Thanks again for the info you provide!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@joev3315
@joev3315 5 жыл бұрын
Very Informative, will be referring to this video in the future, great video keep them coming , Thanks
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@thomasderbyshire4935
@thomasderbyshire4935 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I have always wondered why spark plugs go black. Whenever I have a problem with a small engine I always look through your videos to find what I’m looking for. I always get my answer
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@libertarianlife3651
@libertarianlife3651 2 жыл бұрын
After 50 years of auto racing, I can tell you that reading spark plugs is an art. Smokey Yunick spent years at it and wrote a lot about it. He always said that when reading a plug the worst thing you can see are the "little purple balls" on the electrode from the porcelain baking off from heat caused by detonation.
@kensmith6708
@kensmith6708 Жыл бұрын
Great video Steve I have a 26 year old MTD snowblower with the 5hp snow king engine and my plug always has the coffee color. I change my plug every year and my oil every year and I've never had a engine problem ever. Steve plugs are cheap and so is oil I only run non ethanol gas 90 octane, keeps every thing clean and running good. Thanks for sharing with us your knowledge I truly appreciate it keep making those great videos.
@doctorprocter4225
@doctorprocter4225 11 ай бұрын
Great video, at the golf course where I work, a couple of the stihl weed eaters, when they are used full throttle the cord inside, melts together just enough for it to not feed the cord anymore. So I've been using it at full throttle, just not for very long. We have allot of long grass by a creek, and need our weed eaters running good. And your videos have helped me lots thank you.
@swingbelly
@swingbelly 2 жыл бұрын
Another superlative video. So much to learn about your machines just by looking at the spark plug. Basic knowledge that could save a trip to the repair shop. Thanks again.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
Right on Norm!
@eildonweir9693
@eildonweir9693 5 жыл бұрын
Great channel Steve, really appreciate you passing on your experience and knowledge. I learn something every time I log in. Cheers Dick
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@blstewart001
@blstewart001 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for doing both 2 & 4 strokes in one video.
@Leonardokite
@Leonardokite 5 жыл бұрын
That was very thorough. Probably one of the best if not the best tutorial on reading the plug!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@scottfirman
@scottfirman 4 жыл бұрын
I may have commented on here before but this guy is spot on concerning reading spark plugs. As a former High performance snowmobile engine builder, Learning to read spark plugs is paramount to properly tuning any engine. Reading spark plugs tells you exactly how your engine is running in real time. When racing snowmobile( or any engine) its important to know how your oil fuel ratio and heat range on the engine is affecting the power and efficiency of the engine. Too lean, and you can melt a piston top, too rich and you can flood and damage your engine by fouling. Two stroke and four stroke are two different animals and you need to learn how the performance effects both and why.
@Rstpete1
@Rstpete1 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing. Wish I'd seen the 20 years ago. I'd have more money and several old tooks back!!! Thank you!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Transphoenixbiker
@Transphoenixbiker 4 жыл бұрын
Grade A video. Ton of info in here that was very well and simply put. Also good to know my hooptie sled is actually running correctly
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@timothydolan5587
@timothydolan5587 Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, great practical troubleshooting information and your indepth explanations with all possibilities. Something I appreciate that you consistently accomplish in all your videos that I've seen. HI April! You two keep on keeping on!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks
@johno2355
@johno2355 5 жыл бұрын
Love it Steve! Good job ! Right on the money, saved to my favourite videos. Awesome stuff. 👍🍻
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Buddy....
@tomelmore3993
@tomelmore3993 4 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I’m a regular viewer, but somehow missed a stroke and didn’t notice this video. Well, I’ll have to be a little more diligent in my review of the brew and make sure I don’t miss other important videos. This certainly fired me up, sparked my interest and plugged a gap in my knowledge. I get a real charge from having virtual access to an expert who can adroitly show me how 24/7!!! Merry Christmas and may you see your way clear to a 20/20 year for you and your family!
@billkrause4585
@billkrause4585 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve for sharing your knowledge with us. Now I know for one thing, the plugs I pulled out of my 79' Cougar XRT are Tan and Normal. Good tip on the weed trimmers about keeping those RPMs up and steady. Thumbs Up!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...and Thank You...
@jerryday2851
@jerryday2851 3 жыл бұрын
From a man who knows what he is talking about. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@don7406
@don7406 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for showing the actual plug.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Don...
@martymcgill1312
@martymcgill1312 5 жыл бұрын
This is great info, and understandable. Thanks man.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
@charlespeeples4518
@charlespeeples4518 4 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Big Coors original (banquet beer) fan here. Keystones light is a great light beer similar to Coors light with a slightly more full body. I prefer Coors original, however I actually like Keystone Light BETTER than Coors Light. And it's cheaper to boot!! Awesome videos. Working on all my lawn equipment using your very thoughtful and easy to understand videos! Keep 'em coming!!!
@salavalos
@salavalos 3 жыл бұрын
The best spark plug wear explanation I have ever seen. Thank you!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@bendempsey9772
@bendempsey9772 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@pyratebruce
@pyratebruce 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, Thank you Steve. Your the Man.Keep up the good work.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@rogerford4427
@rogerford4427 2 жыл бұрын
Great information. There are many elements that factor into the proper adjustment of carb adjustment, and heat rang of a plug. Gap setting of plug, octane of fuel, air quality. ( But you hit the high points ) great information. 🤙🤙
@Tholopotami
@Tholopotami 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing in depth video! As usual you’re great Steve ;-)
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@melissacain9737
@melissacain9737 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Not just anyone can explain actually complicated mechanics so simply. I didn't even realise this was a power tool video but it applies to my car as well. Happy accident. Awesome work Steve
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Right on Mel! Thank You...
@donaldd.293
@donaldd.293 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve “You are the Man”
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...and Thank You...
@ronkpaws1
@ronkpaws1 5 жыл бұрын
Along with what you said about reading a hot sparkplug on a 4 cycle engine I always check and clean any debris around the cylinder head and fins. Good video Steve!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@jamesbest2983
@jamesbest2983 3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to figure out how come there are so many people that dislike your videos??- just amazing!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it as simple as just Miss-pronouncing a word!
@t.j.s8477
@t.j.s8477 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man you always have great info I appreciate it!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@jr4750jr
@jr4750jr 5 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration Steve. Cheers from Brisbane Australia.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Mate....
@robbieanderson4674
@robbieanderson4674 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! You're such a smart guy! I follow your advice and everybody thinks I'm a genius! Thanks!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
@joeliebhauser816
@joeliebhauser816 4 жыл бұрын
Steve, great and helpful vids, and good beer info too! You have really helped me out especially getting me up to speed on some of the newer machine designs. I do have one chainsaw thought to share. My saw stable is still old, mostly Homelites, mostly the XL-12/SXLAO family. A couple of them Date to the 60s, and I know most of your viewers have moved on. But I love them, and if cared for, they last forever. My comment is on oil mix. You recommended 30:1 to 50:1. The factor recommendation back in the day was 16:1. I know oil chemistry has evolved, and I know new 2 cycle stuff is designed for those low-oil ratios. In fact, if I get in a hurry and throw some of my old Homelite or McCulloch saw gas (I mix it 20:1) into my new Stihl trimmer, it fouls up. BUT, the old saws were not designed for 50:1. And even if they provide fair lube at that mix, the ring/cylinder/piston/carb unified system doesn’t like it, and the saws will run hot and fry the cylinder. If you rich up the mixture to lube, they run way fat in gas, run lousy, gas washes the oil film, and you fry the cylinder again. Especially if the saws are in hard use, like a full day of cutting hardwood. I’ve had to do several complete overhauls on friends and a couple of my own old dogs from trying to use new oil at low oil ratios. So you might share with folks that might end up with an old yard sale or inherit Grandad’s old saw, keep the oil ratio low, 24:1 is as thin as those old saws will tolerate in hard use, I don’t care if the bottle says 100:1. It’s not just about oil chemistry. Thanks, and keep the vids coming!
@luulemees
@luulemees 2 жыл бұрын
Check with manufacturer, most old engines are 20-1, they run properly with it, newer models are 50-1.. usually the ratio has been described on the oil bottle but the age of an engine and oil parameters hve to be taken under concideration
@Janeymacmac
@Janeymacmac 5 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks Steve. My chainsaw was cutting out on me today. Took out the plug and had to clean the points with sandpaper to get it running again, I guess it needs replacing.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Buddy...
@lane4574
@lane4574 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes , depending on the plug, it will have a metal plating on it thats meant to be on it. Using sandpaper could take that fine layer of plating off of it....Eg. Like Platinum plugs , Iridium , Cobalt /Titanium drill bits.....If platinum plugs were all platinum , they would be a grand apiece ....I use a copper fine wire brush , or 250 grit or above sandpaper , and lightly , I mean lightly scuff the strap.....Just trying to help ...peace.
@andrewmckinley6571
@andrewmckinley6571 14 күн бұрын
Thank you, this video answers questions I have had for a while
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 14 күн бұрын
You're Welcome...
@gregrichard9192
@gregrichard9192 3 жыл бұрын
I really do enjoy your videos and learn a lot. Coors is my preferred beer btw. Keep up the great work.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@teranovski
@teranovski 4 жыл бұрын
thank you finally a simple explanation.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
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@williamwelch7
@williamwelch7 3 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks again, Steve. Your query about Keystone/Coors reminded me of an old "The Simpsons" episode where they show 3 tanker trucks outside the Duff Beer Brewery being filled from a single pipe with a 3-way split. One truck says Duff, the next Duff Light, the 3rd Duff Ice....lol
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@tylerfarden2302
@tylerfarden2302 3 жыл бұрын
Family guy Pawtucket Pat Patriot Ale Vs Simpson's duff Same beer
@catalinaramirez6495
@catalinaramirez6495 2 жыл бұрын
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@Patriotalliance
@Patriotalliance 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative, Thanks Steve.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@BrucesShop
@BrucesShop 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. Great idea.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Bruce but I am pretty sure that YOU already knew that! wink wink...
@jamieforrester4814
@jamieforrester4814 5 жыл бұрын
Great video man! The spark plugs in cylinders 3 and 4 in Pontiac Fiero were carbon fouled after a mere 10,000 miles of use. Cylinders 1 and 2 still looked ok, but they were definitely on their way to being fouled (possibly due to cold temperatures and very high humidity). Those spark plugs were the OE spec ACDelco R43TS6 plugs which are quite cold. So, I went with some ACDelco R45TSX plugs (these are in the spec sheet as well) which should fix that problem.
@wayneg5593
@wayneg5593 5 жыл бұрын
Keep it up Steve...My old Dad was a wizard at repairing truck & automotive engines before he passed away, but he did admit once that sometim es he pulled his hair out trying to figure out problems with his dam snow blower, lawnmower or chainsaw! Will be referring to your videos from now on. Thanks for the input!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
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@TheEyerobot
@TheEyerobot 5 жыл бұрын
I watched this video because i got worried when i saw my spark plug was brown colored. I thought that was a bad thing. Now i can stop worrying, Thanks Steve.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
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@TomTom-by5sx
@TomTom-by5sx 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, a keeper for sure. Thanks, Steve...
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
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@benjurmind1318
@benjurmind1318 Жыл бұрын
This video is pretty high quality. Thank you so much! Also your workbench is pretty clean. Happy cuttin' (even though i'm fixin the kawasaki 😂) !
@magicbychris83
@magicbychris83 4 жыл бұрын
I have to say I'm a huge fan of yours!!! I never went through small engine repair school. I literally watched your videos, and now I have a shop of my own. And I still come to your channel when I get in a bind.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@frankzemberi4322
@frankzemberi4322 2 жыл бұрын
Hi my name is Frank you are expert on all your videos and I like to watch you you are very thorough and give good advice. Thank you
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@CARPETMAN-zj9iv
@CARPETMAN-zj9iv 5 жыл бұрын
Great video I posed this very question to you about my ms660 thank you you did a great job
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
@KevinATJumpWorks
@KevinATJumpWorks Жыл бұрын
Coffee brown, that's a cool way of describing it. In German, we say "Rehbraun" which literally means "deer brown"... I guess coffee is more universal though. :P
@doctorartphd6463
@doctorartphd6463 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. Really enjoy your videos. You have helped me tremendously.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on...
@jasonstewart8973
@jasonstewart8973 Жыл бұрын
Cool videos I've been tinkering with chain saws dirt bikes three and fourth wheelers vehicle engines u get it.i knowed to rich or lean hard to tell when it's in between but still off on a perfect mixture now I know thanks man.keep it up.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@lars9631
@lars9631 4 жыл бұрын
I was told on a tour at the Coors Brewery in Golden Colorado that yes it basically is Coors Light. Only difference is Keystone uses ingredients that weren't quite good enough for Coors.
@edwardsquires4740
@edwardsquires4740 5 жыл бұрын
You are one of my all time favorite humans & I don't even know ya🤗. Here's an over the interweb high five to you Sir! I'll be sure to submit you to the Queen for Knighthood. VR, Squires out.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@Tdogg1989
@Tdogg1989 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect, thank you for these tips, no pun intended 😄 would you be able to make a video on proper chainsaw warmup, to many times I see that people are doing it wrong, food for thought but if not all is well
@888HUSKERS
@888HUSKERS 5 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Steve!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Buddy...
@darrylmcleman6456
@darrylmcleman6456 5 жыл бұрын
Latest batch of homebrewed beer finally ready.Coopers stout. I call it black grog.Probably the opposite of what you have there.I shall pour you one and drink it myself since you aren't here. Thanks for good vids. Darryl in western Canada.
@chivosadventures8171
@chivosadventures8171 5 жыл бұрын
😁😁
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Buddy...
@willc4625
@willc4625 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Steve! Keep up the good work!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@kevinsullivan1780
@kevinsullivan1780 3 жыл бұрын
Good thoughts on different types of plug Conditions Works well with air filters
@peanutbuttersanwhich1488
@peanutbuttersanwhich1488 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I learn a lot today about spark plugs 👍 real helpful
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@j.chrisbeck7492
@j.chrisbeck7492 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, this tutorial takes me back to our old man telling us kiddos how o read plugs for adjusting air/fuel mix spark plug range conditions. enjoy the beer.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Chris...
@j.chrisbeck7492
@j.chrisbeck7492 5 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon YEAH MAN, WE WERE 2 STROKE YAMAHA PEOPLE, MY DAD COULD MAKE DAMN NEAR ANYTHING RUN LIKE MAD
@jamesgriffith8644
@jamesgriffith8644 5 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos. Keep them coming.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@alssmallengines
@alssmallengines 5 жыл бұрын
Great info Steve 👍
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@andrewwoodward6560
@andrewwoodward6560 5 жыл бұрын
Great topic! Thanks!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@martinpreece7773
@martinpreece7773 5 жыл бұрын
Good advice again,thanks Steve
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@spellenerrer6648
@spellenerrer6648 5 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely refer to this video in the future Steve.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Buddy....
@Articulate99
@Articulate99 2 жыл бұрын
Always informative, thanks.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@bradrolling8637
@bradrolling8637 4 жыл бұрын
I've gotta get me a t shirt and sweatshirt/ or hoodie! I drink Coors light almost exclusively and I've never heard about keystone light being the same beer and I won't take any chances either way. My typing made this a 1 and a half Coors lights job,LMAOOOOO!! Thanks 1,000,000x Mr. Steve for your time, expertise and funny anecdotes.!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@lukasbecker5828
@lukasbecker5828 Жыл бұрын
Man thank you so much, you saved me a lot of headache with the very last remark you made.. i just put in a new spark plug in my chainsaw after a small ooosie and wanted to check if the engine was running fine and saw no brown color on it. But it’s the first day of using it, so obviously it wouldn’t be brown just yet, I just didn’t think about that, so thanks a lot for that :D
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@jeremyhuston1
@jeremyhuston1 4 жыл бұрын
I have consumed a lot of coors light over the years, and have discovered keystone light trying to save few dollars. It's the same to me, a friend of mine thought the same thing too.
@tonyconnors1342
@tonyconnors1342 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful i never knew any of that i will watch more of your videos.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@Steve-qp8qc
@Steve-qp8qc Жыл бұрын
Hey I like your video and you got a good sense of humor and yes have a beer enjoy life and you're very thorough I can understand you thank you very much keep up the good work Steve from Annapolis Maryland
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Right on buddy!
@keithfarley7093
@keithfarley7093 4 жыл бұрын
I love your site I have gained a ton of information from you and I have told many others about you
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@alecball68
@alecball68 4 жыл бұрын
I should have watched your video before I started pulling my hair out you help me out again Steve appreciate it thank you now I'm going to have a beer
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@tattoo62
@tattoo62 5 жыл бұрын
Another fine video !! I would love to work for you and learn all i can from you !! The bad think is i dont drink. Lol love the videos !!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@mrmidnight32
@mrmidnight32 4 жыл бұрын
I have that rich oily spark plug only on cyl 6 that misfires on my boat... I can’t figure out why. I did the carb adjustment and clean. It’s getting spark, idk how strong tho. What would make it do that for only one cyl?
@henryo3607
@henryo3607 3 жыл бұрын
Your right about the beer it’s so close to coors lite , good info on the plugs I will watch for it
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet
@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet 3 жыл бұрын
You had my attention at WIDE OPEN! Yeeee haaawwwww Ricky Bobby loves you! And Ricky Bobby loves his modded Stihl 461R 🤘🤘 Just thought I'd drop a comment on this ol' vid to help the algorithm Take care Steve!
@georgelombardo4758
@georgelombardo4758 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve for sharing good info.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@harrylytle955
@harrylytle955 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to try that keystone light. Good info on spark plugs. Wondering if you have a flywheel video on weedyrimmers. Fs90
@christopherkimmer8240
@christopherkimmer8240 2 жыл бұрын
Steve love the info as always, thanks for sharing so much professional tips via a great channel you deserve your own little tv spot it's that good! Anyway i was reading a makuni tuning manual and it stated plug chopping today is ineffective because the additives and extras in today's fuel will leave false readings, they mentioned racers do it but use better quality fuel, can i still do this to fine fine fine tune my carb and if im designed to use 87 would ot hurt to run a quarter tank of quality race fuel to plug chop, im after that absolute perfect tune
@christiantroy7722
@christiantroy7722 5 жыл бұрын
Cool my old plugs look like the last ones you showed good to know thanks
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@ricksspringfield45
@ricksspringfield45 5 жыл бұрын
Great info Steve....Thanks Again!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@17363
@17363 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, your channel and teachings are the best and have helped me out. Thanks man..cheers!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@BomansHomestead83
@BomansHomestead83 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos keep up the good work. This comment is brought to you by keystone
@BomansHomestead83
@BomansHomestead83 4 жыл бұрын
When I got done typing he said keystone light and that's what I drink only
@Desert-Tan-Whiskey
@Desert-Tan-Whiskey 4 жыл бұрын
That was awesome!!!! Thank you👍
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
@zukins5003
@zukins5003 4 жыл бұрын
I'm subbed! Awesome content, thank you sir
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
@joquin101965
@joquin101965 Жыл бұрын
As always, to the point and thorough, never leaves you guessing, that's why you're my guy!!! Thanks a ton Steve, I've learnt so much from you! Only issue is after I've watched your video I run out and start ripping and tearing into my machine and my dishes are piling up along with my laundry! Oh well my chainsaw is running awesome small price to pay for that kind of satisfaction!!! 😆
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
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