I understand the reason for a softer probe. Since the EPA (on the American side) have been mandating smaller orifices I am not worried that a small scratch will increase fuel flow. I have put some thought into this and I am actually reaming out some of the Honda jets if the motors are surging (Honda motors are the most surging ones) and there is no other reason I can find for surging than fuel starvation. They are after all mostly mowers or other garden equipment that was destined for the landfill. I am happy aviation maintenance is taken so cautiously. Thank you so much for your informed comment. Truly appreciated.

Bruce Pender Thank you for the response. The serging engine is polluting more than a properly running one with a little larger jet. I tend to think someone just needed to justify their sallery so had to come up with this smaller jet opening and it was accepted up the chain. I think I would just open the jet when one of these repairs is needed and do the environment a favor. Ever smell the unburned fuel of a lean burning engine with an induction leak? People do not understand that, but have smelt a good many.

One question, in aviation the smaller the jet number the larger the jet opening and hole the diameter the reamer makes, is this the same with small engine jets?

Ok I am a self taught, back yard,small engine mechanic. I do know about Bernoulli’s principal and atomization of fuel but the sizes are something I deal with on a machine to machine basis. Sorry I am not an engineer just like I said earlier just a self taught back yard small engine mechanic,

Self taught is great, we have a repair facility of trained tech that was trying to fix a cyl. that went dead and caused afterfire in the muffler every 40 minutes of operation and my brother in law would let it set to the next day and mow another 40 minutes. He bought a new mower. When I heard this I said that is an exhaust valve sticking. Sure enough there was a dense mouse nest over the exhaust port on the one cyl. that caused the valve to stick when it became overheated. The worst thing was the repair facility had the cooling shroud off and never saw the problem. I am sure you would have. Oh well, my brother in law now has two quite nice mowers and only needs one. Maybe I will inherit the one someday. Love your videos!

This is why I am on You Tube. GREAT STUFF.

Glad I could help!

Perfect. Thanks for watching.

Too cool

You are so welcome

I do that too mostly on the Honda,s

Thanks. When I used it I didn't like it that I could only cut level or as level as the wheels would sit.

Betty is it? Good luck. This will most likely do it. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Bruce

Bruce Pender thanks for the great tip it worked.

That is so cool. God for you.

I do jump around. This being a machine that is basically new and sitting around for a year or 2 I went to check on fuel issues. Thanks Shawn

No problem my friend. Have a Blessed day!!!!

Thanks

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Right. These aren't used every week like a mower. you have it right.

Glad you liked it!

I would like to know how you make out. This is a common fix for the Briggs engine like these.

@@BrucesShop Bruce, I now have a weed eater again...it was great. The gas in the weed eater was a dark yellow & smelled nasty like varnish. I dumped out tank & didn't clamp of hose before taking off that cup with the fuel injector in it. So, I got that nasty gas that was in the fuel line on the weed eater housing. It was ok, I cleaned everything up. The cup was full of dirty gas & what looked like dirt or other contaminants. I cleaned everything just like you did. I put everything back together. Made fresh gas with the ethanol out & filled the tank. Pressed the bulb 3 times & to my surprise it tame to life. Your video save my weed eater & me from buying a small worthless weed eater. I love my old one...It's a beast. Thank you so much.

@@fluffyjoker69 That is great. I am happy you fixed it.

learned that. Thanks. This was my first one of these

Bruce Pender sorry I saw you stated it later. Great channel keep the vids coming! Thx for taking the time do them.

Yes. that brass jet looks like a harmless bolt.

@@BrucesShop I did clear the brass jet, with great anticipation. Still didn't start, so I'm thinking needle valve now. Thanks

@@johnhall8305 Keep going. It is a learning experience.

I know I do a lot of these ---old fuel no start videos, but I am preaching about not letting stuff sit and to use non ethanol fuel.

Yes the valves on those L heads (flathead) pounds down the valve seat. Causing the valve to be closer to the tappet.

You're welcome!

Thanks

That should do it. Make sure your fuel is new. The fuel in your gas can .

@@BrucesShop thanks Bruce!

I probably should have but the customer said it starts and stalls. I also made the mistake of closing the bale which engaged the blades and that slowed the start spin speed. Thanks for picking that out.

Yes regular lead free but here in the colonies they put 10% ethanol in it which causes issues on small engines.

No I don't think the Briggs and Stratton has an oil pump. The newer OHV engine may have an oil pump. I am working on a John Deere walk behind that has a blown motor as the previous owner was cutting grass on ditch slopes.

Hereis a video on the lift it is 9years old. Check the comments kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9xnedd3vLiskYk.html

Well the people who bring stuff to me to fix use ethanol gas but i don't. I use premium fuel WITH stabiliser as well. I have had great luck now.

It only cuts level though. Good for cutting pathways i guess.

I don't know. This was filmed in 2016. I don't have it here.

@@BrucesShop Thanks. Look like I have the same!

We can get ethanol fuel here by just buying premium.

Canada

Yes Canada. I'm wondering if humidity can also be a factor. Where I live the air is quite dry year round so that may be why I've never had a problem with water accumulation in the fuel. The other reason why I use Shell premium is all of my Stihl products call for premium gas so if its ethanol free then its a one stop win win.

Petro Can is all ethanol free. That being said I noticed a Shell in PEI it said the regular fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol which I thought was weird as I thought all Shell was ethanol free. Even double checked next time I went.

Don't know about PEI but out west (prairies anyway) the only fuel Shell has that's ethanol free is premium. As for Petrocan out here all their fuels contain 10% ethanol. I have a PetroCan not too far from me and all the pumps have the yellow ethanol labels. From what I was reading on their web site who gets what depends on "where legislation requires its use and where conditions warrant". They didn't elaborate.

I will watch it. I just watched your climbing apparatus gift :-)

There is talk up here of getting rid of premium. OH MY GOD!!!!!!! I wonder if there is an additive to omit ethanol. NOT Did you see me using my Hemostat :-) Thanks to you sir.

I DID!!! Don't they work awesome? And they're unobtrusive, so you can get into tiny places with them. They're also great for holding a throttles position, holding a choke open/closed, fishing wire or fuel line through small spaces etc. I wouldn't be without mine. In fact, I wouldn't be without multiple pair in the shop. Cheers my good Northern Friend! Zip~

I put one into my fishing box as well. I took my niece fishing getting practiced up for taking my grandson Clark fishing. He is only 3 months today so i will have to wait another month or two. haha. As always Bruce

With all due respect, the goo is from neglect. Start your engines on a regular basis, or at least my experience is all i can attest to and you will NOT have that problem. I have a 15 year old self propelled mower with briggs engine that has seen ethanol in it since it came out. Same with 10 yr old riding mower. Never any issues like this because they get started on a regular basis. Most people probably will not do that for whatever reason. I'm 60 and as far as I know carb kits and cleanings took place from then to now , way before ethanol was around. Any fuel that sits is gonna degrade over time and cause issues. My personal opinion is , that if you are gonna let your equipment sit for months and months without running it, either fun it completely dry, or at least use a fuel stabilizer then HOPE for the best. As far as water in the tank, I remember seeing it as a kid in the tank. Why? The mower was outside with a wash tub over it , as we couldn't afford a storage building. Kind of reminds me all the additives sold to put lead in the fuel (substitute for it) when they outlawed that toxic stuff. When engines are made, they know what kind of fuel is available, and really I don't of any that says ethanol free only. Some of the small engine folks say you can use it,,,, but capitalize on selling either a stabilizer or a ethanol free fuel in a can at what to me is outrageous on the price for someone that uses any significant amout of fuel at all. Then the best price for ethanol free fuel I've seen is around 40 cents more per gallon. No big deal i guess if you don't have to drive out of the way to get it. Others I've seen, sell it for as much as buck more per gallon or more. So I'll just keep on doing it my way until I'm proven wrong. And certainly my deepest respect for Mr. Pender's and Zip's opinion. I love their videos but just disagree as I know they do with me. That's ok. I still thank them for their videos as it teaches many many beneficial things for the DIYers out there like me.

Did you remove that carb and clean the internals? The fuel system may need to be flushed. Remember you can't break it if it is broken.

Actually they don't get used much unless at a farm.

Yes there should actually be a squirt of gas going into the carb if it is a Bruggs engine. If it is a Tecumseh (older models) those use a puff off air. Did you try manually priming the carb to start it?

Bruce Pender Yes I tried starting fluid. It is a Briggs& Stratton. But there is no fuel line going into fuel tank for priming.

Oh, thanks for responding so quickly, thank you!

It uses gas in the carb I would change the bulb and maybe the gasket.

Right

Thanks. The only problem is this is not my machine to store. Thanks for the wise comment.

It has to be on your end cuz the video played fine for me

Heya Phil...when this happens, just hit F5 on your keyboard to reload the video. It is on your end. Cheers!! Zip~

Thanks guys

Right. Now that I use premium gas (no ethanol) and stabiliser i don.'t on the 4 stroke stuff but i do on the 2 stroke stuff. Did that make sense?

Thanks for the info