Excellent video. I want add to my solution to correcting the surging idle on my 2011 Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 snow blower which has existed since I purchased it new from Lowe's in Nov '10. The engine is the same 179cc "early" version that Brad addresses in this video. My snow blower has always been stored indoors and properly winterized each Spring, but has had a "surging" idle since new. The engine starts easily, and runs fine under load (with partial choke). I have simply tolerated the surging idle until I ran across several KZfaq videos addressing idle surge in the Troy-Bilt Storm 2410. After watching a couple of videos suggesting that a clogged idle jet will cause this issue, I decided to investigate. Following Brad's video for disassembly of the engine control shroud, and especially removal of the elusive lower starter switch screw to release the RH corner of the shroud, I gained access to the carburetor Idle Stop Adjusting Screw, and the Idle Jet Assembly without having to fully remove the carburetor. Sure enough, the air bleed hole in the idle jet was plugged -- not with varnish or debris, but rather with BRASS -- the idle jet was faulty from the factory! Based on other videos which cautioned against enlarging the hole diameter more than .040", I used a #64 (.036") drill bit remove the brass in the center of this jet which I believe missed its component production "drill" process during manufacturing in China -- undoubtedly along with several hundred other jets in the same "batch". After reattaching the carburetor shroud and exhaust heat shield, I fired the engine up and was treated to the pleasant sound of an idle that was smoother than a baby's bottom! AND, it only took me 13+ years to figure out the cause, and get it corrected -- we get so-o-o-o-o schmart, so-o-o-o late!! 🤔🥶😠

Brad you’re my hero! My 2410 179CC was surging horribly. First time this woman has EVER even seen a carburetor. Made the neighbors hear my roar at 1030 PM due to my excitement of my accomplishment! Snowblower has a name now, “kitten” cuz that’s how she will purr from now on!! Forget paying $80 for service pick up alone! THANK YOU

I have the same machine and just fixed the problem. Thank you so much for all your videos about this old model.

By the way, I did remove the carburetor on my 24” storm Troy-bilt snow blower and cleaned and the surging has been fixed, thanks to your video.

Not all heroes wear capes! You saved me so much money with this video! $18 on Amazon and my snow thrower runs again. Thank you!

After watching your video, I decided I would replace the carb myself. VERY VERY useful video, with the tips along the way, really giving information live and in person as you're going along. Ordered the carb from Amazon for $18 ... replacing the spark plug too. Thanks so much for making the video!

Took you 11 min. to tear it down....It took me an hour to get to that point, having never done it before. I found you video after my tear down and waiting for my new carb to come in. This video will help me immensely with putting it all back together. Thank you for your time and expertise!!

Thank you so much for posting this video. The carburetor in my Storm 2410 was flooded and following your instructions I was able to replace it. The video was easy to follow along. Thank you

Instructions were perfect for my machine. Thanks so much. Great camera work. Great sound in the vid. Keep up the fine work!

This is amazing. I just fixed my troybilt. Took under an hour, even as a total n00b/ no experience in this. Thank you for saving me $400.

Thank you for the video. I am a good trained mechanic but it’s so helpful to see the routing of the little things beforehand.

Thanks for your detailed tutorial.....just finished! Surging is gone and it starts like a dream. It took me about 40 minutes start to finish. I just wanted to reach out and let you know that your video made it possible.

Thank you for the vid! My bro gave me his 2410 that wouldn't stay running when choke was opened up. It was his ex's that left old gas in it. $18 off Amazon for a new carb kit and about an hour-and-a-half of my time (now having done it, I could do it in a half hour) and it runs like new. Cleared 8 inches like nothing.

Thanks so much Brad for this video. It was so very helpful when replacing my carb successfully yesterday.

Thank you for the video. I was able to successfully swap the carburetor using this as a guide.

Awesome video! Incredibly clear, step by step instructions. I brought my twelve year old machine back to life with a couple hours of work.

Thank you so very much for this video. I was able to replace the carburetor in my Storm 2410 with the instructions in this video. You explained the process incredibly well!

Very helpful video! Can't believe MTD made these without any kind of fuel valve or easy way to drain the gas...

Hi! I’m gearing up to do this job this coming weekend and your video seems really really great and thank you for posting this. I will let you know how it works out but I have great expectations. Again, thank you for taking the time!

Brad: You rock buddy. I would have had a box of parts trying to remove the carb because I did not see that the shroud went under the starter switch and a few other things. THANKS for sharing your experience with us weekend fixers.

Thank You! Your video was able to guide me through getting the carb off and putting the snow blower back into operating condition. Honestly, I was a coin-flip away from putting it out on the curb with a "free" sign on it. I was able to clean the gunk out of the carb, and re-use the gaskets. Thank you so much for your video(s). You rock, sir!

Thank you! Took me a while to do but was nice to learn something and do it myself and at much cheaper cost!

Very detailed video. I’m retired, looks like a early fall project. Thanks for all the tips!

Thank you SO Much !!! Your video took me step by step through the process. Great job!

Thank you so very much. Tried everything and I am gonna just replace the carb as you skillfully demonstrated. Really hoping for the best. Outstanding instructional content that gives me confidence that I can do it.

Awesome video thanks! Just tearing mine down to clean the carb. It's surging and annoying me. Time to find my 10mm.

Great job on the video, really helped me.

Awesome!! Thank you very for posting!

Thank you for the video👍👏

Soooo helpful!!!! Thanks a ton! ❤

I know I can replace my gaskets and or carburator but, I think I just might want to have my neighbor or the local shop do the work. Great video. I know it's over two years old but, I just looked it up. 👍👍

excellent video - very useful! Thank you

Great video helped a ton

Amazing video, thank you for your wisdom!

Great video! Thank you. One.question: how many gaskets for this particular carburetor?

Great video....Thank you

Very good thanks

Thank you!

Thank you

Excellent video. Very clear and detailed instructions. Thank you. Would you recommend cleaning or replacing the carb? Do you have a video on how to clean the Troy Bilt 2410 Storm carb?

Thank you for the video. I just picked up one of these older style 2410 snowblowers and the engine races horribly. I suspect the throttle plate is stuck open. When you replace the carb is there a specific one you replace it with?

Thanks.

Thanks for the video. My machine is working fine,but when I store it for the next snow storm,I have to store it with an empty tank. If I don't,the tank will drain until its empty. Does this sound like the carburetor float or needle valve could be the problem ? I'm half tempted to just order a new carburetor before I start this project this spring. I might see what Troy charges for a new one,just to avoid getting the wrong one from Amazon . Thanks again for your excellent video's!

I have this version of the 2410, there was fuel in the crankcase and seems like fuel coming from the exhaust when I try to start it, do you think a new carb is in order?

This is an excellent video! These engines are made of inferior metals. It is not worth the effort to rebuild one. After rebuilding a 179cc, Chinese manufactured, engine for a 2410 storm, I am shocked at the lack of quality. The aluminum is too soft. The smaller bolts are very brittle. These engines may last a while. However, they are liable to break a rod, sooner than a person can afford.

What do you do to stop the surging of the engine and how do you increase the rpm, as mine is not fast enough.

Hey great video, qq, i have the same machine, i just replaced the carb with the troy-bilt carb version, it was working great about an hour ago, i went inside and then started it up again, the engine isn't coming up to full throttle (max) speed, although the engine still runs, now it won't throw any snow out the shoot, the wheels move, the auger and snow thrower wheel works fine but now I'm just trying to figure out why it lost the high end power.

Yeah I have this snowblower and it needs the carburetor replaced. Fuel is leaking from the bowl after I tried to clean carburetor. Could not clean the needle because the screw is stuck down the center so buying a new fuel maker. I cut away plastic that is not needed in process of disassembly. I want some of those forked pry sticks but where do you buy them? Dirty fuel messed up the fuel maker I believe as the machine come with no fuel filter and no tank screen neither. The bowl was clean on the carburetor but when I put it back together the O ring must be shot. I am just getting a new one. Not much money.

My same unit that I just bought used has an engine that surges once the choke is off. Prior owner had very little gas and debris in the tank. I emptied it cleaned it out put non ethonal gas and seafoam, and new spark plug and it did not help at all. I assume carb Is clogged some. Probably as much work to clean so I probably should just replace the carburetor correct?... I am a 57 year old non mechanic female going to attempt this. 🤔 any other suggestions? Or would it be best to to bring to a repair shop? Thanks

I have a question, I bought a new carb, but the choke shaft doesn't clip onto the carb

I would like to increase the speed of the engine, as this storm Troy bilt snow blower doesn’t throw the snow far enough. Can you help me with this?

After setting the knob to choke, I can get the engine started, but it dies when I adjust the knob to run! What do you think is wrong and how do I fix it. This is a 2410 storm Troy Bilt snowblower, about 5 years old. Please advise.

Hello mr Johnson Amazing video One question. My 6 year old Troy bild carb is surging. Can I fix it with sea foam or other product or I need a new a carburetor

Thank you thank you thank you! Looks very similar to the job I'm going to have to perform once the new carb arrives. only difference is that my 2410 model number ends in 766 instead of 711.... is that much different from this assembly?

Hi, mine starts but when switch to run, the engine dies. Is this carburetor issue still? I tried to fix by putting seafoam but no go.

Holy mackerel Bat Man. How difficult would it have been to put in a drain tube and petcock at the factory?

Do you have to drain the oil if gas got into the crankcase?

What type of engine on that snow blower???,,,,,Thanks,,,,,Good video!!!!

Thank you so much for this video. My machine still wont kick on. I changed the carburetor, spark plug, oil, put in ethanol free gas and still wont start even when trying with the electric start. Can anyone please HELP

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