RYOBI Leaf Blower All Seized UP! Is It Worth Fixing?

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RYOBI Leaf Blower All Seized UP! Is It Worth Fixing?
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@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

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@kevinthomas895 Жыл бұрын

See what you could accomplish with that piston and a few minutes on a polisher wheel. Then polish the inside of the cylinder. If you can smooth the scoring out, install the piston 180 degrees from the original position and see if it will run.

@JimTaylor-ui6yr 3 ай бұрын

Great how-to! I was able to find a new power head on ebay for $47 +freight! I was surprised that it came complete with carb, flywheel and muffler! I watched this video so I could put it back together! Lol

@Ram14250 Жыл бұрын

I'd put it back together and used it as it. It will probably run. Rub a little oil in the cylinder when putting it back together.

@Drottninggatan2017 Жыл бұрын

To me it looks like the piston and crank are bone dry. Even when looking through the exhaust port the piston looked dry. You should expect oil on the interior of the engine. That blower was either straight gased or they had poured something else in the fuel tank.

@mzj2998 9 ай бұрын

Do you recommend using trufuel that comes premixed?

@robkenna2795 Жыл бұрын

Nice teardown but imho rarely worth even tearing those lower end machines apart other than for curiosity. Unless they ran it with the air filter off and sucked something in i would agree that some little chunk of something internal broke off or a burr from casting let loose in there.

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

Raccoon 🦝 eyes... Sometimes ya just gotta play with things ! 🥴

@matthewpiper1421 Жыл бұрын

That sucks, it looks like a well built blower, you can't win them all, excellent diagnosis donny.👍👍

@shsechas Жыл бұрын

Warm weather is finally here on the east coast USA. I'm testing out all my lawn equip. Just stopping by for support and appreciation for the channel.

@MickeyMishra 9 ай бұрын

I have the newer model of this. I just found 4 of the RY38BP on ebay for less then $70 bucks that seem to have the same issue. (Them all being sized) So purchased a parts blower. Looks brand new as well. I WILL be making a video on my failure as the DARN FAN seemed to have came off! I noticed something was wrong when it started to vibrate a lot more. Then it had trouble keeping up RPM. Then today? POOF! The engine went WAY up in RPM. And hardly any air was coming out of the blower. Yup. Has to be a fan failure. Looked up the part for the fan, and found I could get an entire blower sent to my door from Ebay for just a few dollars more. So jumped on that offer. Since the Blower is Plastic? Its pretty easy to fix anyways, but thought it would be a good idea to have lots of spare parts on hand. BTW? you can always use a heat gun or Soldering Iron to Heat up the bolt as well. Worked for me a long time ago. Also, I wonder if you can just rehone the bore and polish the piston a bit to put it back in service?

@barrypettit3668 Жыл бұрын

Well done, that was a lot of work. I was surprised the crank and piston were so oil free and clean.

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

They weren't just dry... They were unusually clean and brite. 🤔

@metheewatchakittikorn4796 Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@johnny5173 Жыл бұрын

Awesome information Dony !!!! Thanks for showing the whole breakdown. Great stuff 👍🏻

@dangroce82 Жыл бұрын

May be able to measure the rings and speak to an aftermarket supplier to see if they can provide an equivalent. Try HLS, they might be able to match them. You can probably just lhone the cylinder, clean up the piston and put new rings in it.

@dennishamsher4578 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy these videos and have used them to fix several issues I have had my home power equipment. Thanks Donny !

@justincase2281 Жыл бұрын

FYI, years ago I was doing some front end work on a Ford and the bolts were immovable, until I heated them with a torch and doing that loosened a ton of thread locker on the threads. Heated them, cleaned them up and it was smooth sailing from that point forward. I put thread locker back on the bolts but not quite so much. No point putting that thing back together. It truly is a "basket case". You are one dedicated soul!👍

@jimbrewer2893 Жыл бұрын

Probably never know what happened. I agree with you on the material defect.

@johnleerichardson6220 Жыл бұрын

Love it when he says always the last Bolt take care Donnie

@martinflanagan2506 Жыл бұрын

I always put more oil in the mix than recommended, especially on break in . I never have had a problem. And thorough mixing the oil and gas in the container is very important.

@Drottninggatan2017 Жыл бұрын

Generally it will not hurt the engine with more oil in the mix. At some point it will start smoking though.

@garyalensr Жыл бұрын

I run 40:1 True-fuel in my equipment. But imma start using Regular True-fuel with Red Armor oil

@fixit4182 Жыл бұрын

I have heard the engine will run hotter, leaned out now, less fuel runs leaner

@briantii Жыл бұрын

I always use the manufacturer recommended ratios and never had an issue.

@jdkrxw Жыл бұрын

@@fixit4182 This. More oil is not neccessarly better.

@Tommyr Жыл бұрын

Very thorough tear down and diagnose. As always!

@malerics3210 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and you should do more of this type..Very informative and interesting to follow your methodical approach.

@gregsgarage6387 Жыл бұрын

Check the spark plug for missing a portion of the electrode. Also what is the date of Mfg, Ryobi has a 3 year warranty. since the block assembly is no longer available, (and can’t get any warranty) free up the rings and flip the and he may get another year out of it…

@aachasta Ай бұрын

Same happened to mine using the recommended fuel mix. Got a year and half of use.

@willdunham6724 Жыл бұрын

Ryobi is known for issues with getting parts, can’t find individual parts. Like a stocker stud on a 4 stroke weedeater. They want whole motor replaced or nothing internally. I found that you can take a Troy Bilt stud and use a tap and die set to get Troy Bilt one into the ryobi. Got a few seasons out of it!!!

@mikespain8655 Жыл бұрын

These sell for about $200 new. Ryobi handheld equipment is low grade. A customer dropped off a blower just like yours in video. I used the carburetor to repair another customer's Ryobi blower.

@mgomez5606 Ай бұрын

Save it for a rainy day Dony. May get lucky and get part to fix it.

@gregritter377 Жыл бұрын

Hey Johnny, did you look at the electrode on the spark plug to see if that might’ve been the piece that fell off?

@SpiKSpaN-ei6zq 8 ай бұрын

Great idea 👍

@andrewsteele7663 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don, I rarely comment, but I got a lot out of that , Cheers

@mscir Жыл бұрын

Great video, excellent use of FF too. Thank you.

@cornbinder Жыл бұрын

Love it. Thank,s for the Lesson

@nocode1603 Жыл бұрын

You are my go to guy for fixing my chainsaw husqvarna still etc thanks donny from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@williambray4134 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat at the moment with a Remington badged MTD chainsaw with scoring from an air leak. No piston, or cylinder. The scoring isn't as bad as it looks. Doesn't run the full length of the piston, and cylinder. Hopefully I can "spit&shine" both, and install new rings. It's my brother in law's first chainsaw so I'm gonna do what I can to fix it, and tell him to retire it to a shelf since he has a Husqvarna 440 now.

@dennishernden2264 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes a lot of different manuf use similar parts, measure the piston and search. ya know if its 44mm, then search 44mm 2-stroke piston and rings

@jasonburguess Жыл бұрын

It's more trouble than it's worth, but you could tig weld the cylinder and re bore it and also tig weld the piston to build back material on each of them, then grind to tolerances and re install rings. But that's a lot for a leaf blower.

@GeirAndersenRepairs Жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing as always Don ❤️ Wishing you an awesome summer from Norway.

@donyboy73 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@ToyotatechDK Жыл бұрын

That´s was a rare fault.

@cgrscott Жыл бұрын

I had been using Ryobi 4-Cycle weed-eater handhelds, with inter-changeable attachments, for decades. Last year, I purchased a Ryobi 2-Cycle weed-eater handheld at Home Depot. It's compatible with my legacy attachments. I was very worried that the same thing might happen to my new small engine purchase that you are talking about with the Ryobi Blower that your customer brought to you. So, I only use Amsoil SABER Professional Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil, by Amsoil in Superior, Wisconsin. I'm not an Amsoil salesman. I'm just trying to improve the odds of getting my cheap Ryobi 2-Cycle machine to last.

@doglegjake6788 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing another awesome video.

@jackcollege9037 Жыл бұрын

Great videos always enjoy watching

@beanolatte2682 Жыл бұрын

I'm working on a similar Ryobi backpack blower. The impeller fan rubbed on the outer housing causing it to melt and seize up. Have to replace the impeller and outer housing.

@williamcarl4200 Жыл бұрын

I have the newer version (as a curiosity I swear...I like my BR 430) and am impressed with it. Was nice to see the previous model opened up.

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

Many well considered prayers for you, "and your Blower", Bill 🙏😇

@941Earl Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, most of the Ryobi equipment I have dealt with ends up like those old gas station flashlights with irreplaceable batteries. When it quits working, throw it away. Your mileage may vary.

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

Just checked... All I Gots is the newer RY38 BP Block. The 42 was a better engine, but the 38 was just a better blower all around. Both still throw aways. 🤷🏼‍♂️ That's a shame. For $50.00/$100.00 more they could have bought an Echo, but the Ryobi allegedly has a 3 year warranty on manufacturer defects. 🤔 Then again these haven't been sold for a few years. 😕

@micbyte 2 ай бұрын

This is the same blower I have if you noticed all the other BP 42’s have the fat filter cover and choke knob is on top vs side. I just rebuilt a carb ( try to find the right one) I found on eBay for a walk behind ryobi and I had to mcgiver the throttle cable assembly. If you know where I can find the proper parts for this model I would so appreciate. I’m still not running at full going to try to tweak the mixture when I get home today. If you have any tips. Thanks for your video

@harley092355 Жыл бұрын

Well done and interesting!

@paulbillings1791 Жыл бұрын

Way deep to come up hoopajooped. Helpful teardown procedure.

@windowcreek1798 Жыл бұрын

you have to use a spray lubricant. it really helps. PB Blaster.

@jpshowpro8408 Жыл бұрын

Nice tear down Dony:)

@davidgreen7108 Жыл бұрын

Try looking for an aftermarket piston and hone the block just enough to clean it up.

@johnobiro5202 Жыл бұрын

Great autopsy. Looks like factory defect. Can’t see how it could suck something in that big, but I suppose it’s possible. 🔧👍🇬🇧

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

The foam filter on the carb is Very Soft and weak. Just about every new one I've opened was folded one way or another... So YEAH, plenty of rubbish could have been sucked in ? 🤷🏼‍♂️ If you set it down, the bottom mounted fan throws up debris like a Rabid Harrier On Crack !!! 😳

@colinogrady1722 Жыл бұрын

I wounder if they used the wrong octane rating to mix up their 2 stroke mix fuel and thats what caused the damage

@donvoll2580 Жыл бұрын

Good day Don Interesting story. Thanks

@ceejay6882 Жыл бұрын

The cost of repair exceeds purchase price on most Ryobi machines. The manufacturers pretty much view these machines as landfill. You can see why guys like James Condon focus on generators. Other high end machines like concrete chainsaws and jetters are where there's justification for people to spend cash on repairs.

@luuk-out-below9804 Жыл бұрын

Good teardown, would have been good to see the spark plug.

@steveriggenbach90 Жыл бұрын

Check the ground strap on the spark plug. It was mixed gas.

@francoisasomal3358 Жыл бұрын

Bought the same exact blower 8 years ago, nothing but problems after 1 season. Got an Echo PB-580 as replacement, Ryobi doesn’t even come close in quality.

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

FACT ! 😉👍

@frankf9067 3 ай бұрын

I was checking out your video and noticed the blower you were working on was the same as mine. the problem I have with this blower is it starts no problem but high speed is not that good and I cant seem to adjust the speed due to not finding the high speed or idle screw and I cant find any information on this carburetor. This is where I would like some guidance.

@KensSmallEngineRepair Жыл бұрын

The short blocks are cheap. I can put one in and charge the customer a total of 1/2 of what the blower cost new, which they usually go for.

@annierenard5954 Жыл бұрын

good video, thank you

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome diag don!!

@ratt727 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, they way the piston is scored in that one particular area and the rest is smooth including the cylinder wall, looks like something got in the chamber to cause that?

@nivashnivash6474 Жыл бұрын

Hello donyboy.....why there's a dot on the top of the piston.....does that dot mean that side must face the exhaust pot?

@brianbanks3044 Жыл бұрын

many years ago I bought a Ryobi weed whacker that was 4 stroke...just put gas in it and go....seems like consumer models should all be like this to eliminate possible user error...it lasted 10 yrs before I gave it away....just went electrics and didn't need it any longer

@firstman9273 Жыл бұрын

Nice stripdown analysis. Thanks

@Pete.Ty1 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍Thank you.

@christopherjude Жыл бұрын

I could use the harness section. Mouse chewed into mine. Please let me know what you think it weighs or an estimate to ship to New York. Enjoy you videos very much.

@snowgorilla9789 Жыл бұрын

Oil is cheap as compaired to ?

@Exemplar9 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tear down, I could use the throttle cable from that unit Don! I’m trying to save my own bp-42 blower. Not sure how to dm you.

@rickthelian2215 Жыл бұрын

Wow, at least you know the damage, something weird maybe dropped whilst running?

@joelmollenkopf3767 Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@bigk9673 Жыл бұрын

Did you check spark plug for broken parts

@williamwilliams7706 Жыл бұрын

Check the air filter. Maybe it's brand new or missing?

@Mechanicturfgear Жыл бұрын

So weird . Maybe one of the rings where to big . End cap over spec. ? Who knows . Does the score line up with ring pin or that area of piston ?I like how you checked the pull mechanism first. I’ve seen jamb up on other products before. To bad looks almost new.

@jamespeppard9162 8 ай бұрын

Check the spark plug see if they replaced it. Maybe something fell in it.

@1buckola Жыл бұрын

No aftermarket piston available?

@jlucman 8 ай бұрын

I’m having the same problem but the fan isn’t spinning… I have a newer model and the fan is just stuck… is it supposed to spin? Looks like it’s glued and not an actual fan blade. The motor isn’t stiff and spins around smoothly. The pull cord won’t budge.

@woodenbeast9337 Жыл бұрын

After working on Ryobi Printing Press's they are not perfect as people may think.

@johnclarke6647 Жыл бұрын

I get my impact if my DeWalt drill will not break it looseand put my T27 bit in it. It will easily remove 120 foot pounds. Don’t you just hate it when they mix up torx bit screws and Allen screws?

@yodasbff3395 Жыл бұрын

Good video. 9

@elmerflesch-fj3ng Жыл бұрын

I can sure use that carburetor from that ryobi

@Patrick4959 Жыл бұрын

I.d chase down online a cylinder block and piston assembly and $100 would not be too bad price however don't give up on it that easily etc.

@fredpierce6097 Жыл бұрын

Seems like one could create a parts business from breaking down RYOBIS just below their OEM part’s configuration availabilities 😂😅😊

@scufxz6841 Жыл бұрын

To me I would of saved the motor I’m sure you can salvage that cylinder with a hone and measure the piston then order the size piston and rings

@RJLM330 Жыл бұрын

So I maybe be able to help out. How do we get in touch?

@jimd9015 5 ай бұрын

My 40v ryobi leaf blower just seized again. 2nd unit to fail in only 12 months.

@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын

Hey I see No Oil residue inside engine.

@rk22cc Жыл бұрын

Not a good add for Ryobi

@dannyg402012 Жыл бұрын

Might not be a defect. My brother gave me his old one and said it wouldn't run right. I took it apart and seen a few scores in the cylinder wall and on the piston. Nothing dark, burned or seized. I asked him if he ran straight gas in it and he said no. I asked him how much oil did he mix with it and his answer was "I don't know, I never measured it, I just eyeballed it maybe about an once or so in about a gallon of gas". Not enough oil !!!

@randi740 10 ай бұрын

Dony, was that red lock tighted from the factory?

@SpiKSpaN-ei6zq 8 ай бұрын

My neighbor had this same problem with this exact blower, the rings literally melted to the pistons and nobody online had any parts for it. it's not even worth taking apart. Pure junk

@ELMSS67 Жыл бұрын

That’s funny you say it could be a defect because that looks like what happens when the piston is installed backwards.

@Jim-ie6uf Жыл бұрын

I guess that’s going home in a box!

@roberthamilton9123 Жыл бұрын

hi 👋 Don what’s wrong with this blower is a mystery sir it’s like doing surgery brother you just operate until you find the fix I’d really hate for you to have to scrape this machine buddy it looks to be in good shape sir i would definitely wear some gloves sir to protect your hands while moving the metal around because it’s very easy & won’t take much to accidentally cut your hands on something 😀😀

@patmason7276 Жыл бұрын

Ours just quit running. Haven't had it long do yourself a favor buy echo.

@gavmansworkshop5624 Жыл бұрын

I like how beefy everything inside looks. Might have to grab one of those myself I mean that crank alone looks solid. I believe it was a small price of sand that's done that. They obviously left it running while on the gravel driveway (put it down) and who knows how well that filter worked for the smaller stuff if it was on.

@WJCTechyman Жыл бұрын

Well if the air filter is anything like the little Troy Bilt blower I have (a ring of foam) that could be an issue. I really like the filter system on my Echo PAS-2620 where it uses two elements like my Honda and other commercial engines.

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

@@WJCTechyman The air filter is Extremely Soft and Flaccid. It really can't supports itself against any significant resistance. 🤷🏼‍♂️ The filter box itself is just slightly beefier than a Crackerjack Toy. 😕

@marcmyers1465 Жыл бұрын

Spot On ! That's exactly my take away. 😉👍

@gavmansworkshop5624 Жыл бұрын

Definitely could use some external mods but the engine itself looks solid.

@jas350 Жыл бұрын

Walmart has for 55.00

@chrischiampo7647 Жыл бұрын

These are Junk Blowers Pain in The Arse Just to Replace the Recoil Rope 😩🙁😐😳😮 Looks Like The PID Pin Walked Out of The Piston Part Way

@jimd9015 5 ай бұрын

2 failures in 1 year. Customer service. Is terrible. Junk in my opinion.

@robertmailhos8159 Жыл бұрын

The thing is are those blower's worth the money that you pay for them

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Probably not!

@robertmailhos8159 Жыл бұрын

@@donyboy73 of course you are right about that one

@brianking1138 Жыл бұрын

I am surprised you would even work on that brand. Most shops won't.

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

I don't, I did it to show my viewers

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I bet it didn’t have any gas in it when you got it

@kevinorr6880 Жыл бұрын

I ran my Husqvarna with new gas and proper mix all the time...burned. The repairman says that sometimes the oil separates or the timing runs hot. I don't know how to avoid all of these fragile machine issues.

@jaxturner7288 Жыл бұрын

Emissions have them all running super lean and hot nowadays. Best to use commercially blended pre-mix fuel that is less likely to separate in the can and fuel tanks. And you definitely want to let them warm up before you go full throttle with them. 👍

@nivashnivash6474 Жыл бұрын

Maybe there was more stones that caused that scoring....there's no signs of the engine overheating

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

yes who knows!