This SCREW can SEIZE Your Engine!

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13 күн бұрын

Join Steve's Small Engine Saloon for a wild ride as he shares a crazy story from his days at a small engine shop. Steve uncovers the truth behind a supposedly seized weed eater engine that was thought to be a "catastrophic internal engine failure". You won't believe how a misplaced screw led to a simple fix and a happy customer in the end. Hit subscribe for more fascinating small engine repairs!
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 11 күн бұрын

✅CLICK HERE FOR THE ADJUSTING TOOLS ➜ amzn.to/3McdXHI For more videos like this, check out: 👉How to Adjust or Tune the Carburetor on a Leaf Blower ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/er2AiLx7zqyae4E.html 👉CORRECT WAY To Tune The Carburetor On A Chainsaw ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5yEaK2grL7HeI0.html 👉How To Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Weedeater ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndOYq7enrLjYc5s.html You can connect with Steve here too: ✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ ✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ ✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon ✅Follow Steve on TIKTOK ➜ www.tiktok.com/@stevessmallenginesaloon

@vladorlovsky6623 11 күн бұрын

The art of fixing small engines is hard to come by where I live. I try to learn as much as I can so I can work in my own equipment. I love watching your videos Steve. Please continue posting them.

@BWGPEI 11 күн бұрын

Good story Steve! Sort of like the day I went to do an inspection on a cash register, and saw a bunch of lawn mowers in the store hallway. Sign says "Trade in your old mower, running or not, and get $25 off a new mower. The hardware boss saw me looking and said "give me $25 and take any one you like!" Being newly married, and about to buy a place of our own, I went down the line and found an old Lawn Boy that had good compression. Bought it, loaded it in the service van and then did what I'd been doing for years with small engines. Drain out the old fuel, clean the carb, clean the & gap the spark plug, then mix up fresh fuel and it ran like a champion for another 15 years.

@StevenEverett7 11 күн бұрын

I'm a total amateur but one thing I always do is check the length of all the screws/bolts that I take out... and put them back the same way!

@petemoore8923 11 күн бұрын

You read my mind.

@Damoinion 8 күн бұрын

@@petemoore8923 I've been making my living as an automotive mechanic for over 30 years and I still double check bolt specs and locations. Especially on later model stuff. Edit: In all honesty, I have made the mistake of not checking bolt lengths in the past and wound up with a sump bolt cutting a groove down the center of a cambelt. 4D56 Mitsi diesel.

@loriokronglis7339 11 күн бұрын

Small stuff will bite ya everytime lol

@sweetlou5902 11 күн бұрын

Steve, I for one am really glad you're still creating videos, thanks pal!

@lorinkramer5805 9 күн бұрын

Lesson two: pay attention to which screws come from where. As shown, they are not all the same length and it does matter where you re-install them.

@markplautz6842 11 күн бұрын

If I’ve never taken something apart before I either take pictures or videos of each step of the process when I do it. It’s so easy to set up and will save making little mistakes like this that may result in big issues. Thanks Steve!

@donaldshimkus539 11 күн бұрын

I bought a Homelite 18" chainsaw from a repair shop for $10. He said it was seized and only good for parts, which is what I wanted. I started to strip it down and when I pulled the spark plug all this oil came out and I sez hmm. Put the cover w/ pull cord back on and gave a yank. Don't ya know that thing spun over and spit oil out all over. Slapped it back together and filled it up and fired that dang thing up. Ran great so I gave it to a friend. WOW! Thanks Steve for proving it's always worth a 2nd look.

@ZombieDaveAZ 11 күн бұрын

This is why I watch this channel. Nice catch, nice fix. 🍺

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 11 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TruthIsNotTemporary 11 күн бұрын

Ive got an old FS80 that the service center told me my carb was junk and couldn’t be replaced. Got it home and noticed that the allen head bolts were still full of grass and dirt, so I investigated and found that the fuel tube was broken where it enters the tank. After throwing a screaming fit for about 10 minutes for him trying to get me to spring for a new one, the store owner came out and fired him…still using the FS 80 today, it just wont die

@Secondarysavage05 10 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more one time I picked up a stihl BG 85C blower in the trash that had a seized engine, got it home and found out that the muffler had fallen off melting some plastic behind the fan causing it to drag on the fan and keep the engine from Turing. Got the muffler back on got rid of all the melted plastic put the fan back on and it spun freely and ran perfectly.

@kenbrown2808 11 күн бұрын

reminds me of working with my dad to try to get an old bolens running. it would fire off gas in the carb, but it would run it out and die. finally remembered we had a fuel shutoff under the tank.

@Mackeson3 10 күн бұрын

Don't even ask me how many times I have tried to start an engine only to find out the ignition is switched off 🤦☺️

@kenbrown2808 10 күн бұрын

@@Mackeson3 for some reason I do that with my wood splitter, but it usually only takes me one or two pulls to remember. actually, when i think about it, the reason is obvious - the splitter is the only machine I have with a separate ignition switch. the rest have it integrated with another control.

@j.chrisbeck7492 11 күн бұрын

Excellent example of some of the things I've seen go wrong on things I've acquired in the past. Usually quite simple fixes, but the previous owner/users had written it off as being seized, won't start, etc etc

@rolandlewis2356 10 күн бұрын

When you pull on a cord and there's no give, most people would've thought seized. Thanks for the lesson learned : always put fasteners back where they came from ! There was an engineering reason one screw was shorter. Your a smart guy Steve. Take care and thanks for the tip. Rol

@radiotubes 3 күн бұрын

My hero. Mechanical troubles never assume

@quarlow1215 10 күн бұрын

I had an old craftsman mower that was completely rusted out and it was getting hard to start. I didnt want to mess with it so I hauled it to the dump. While there I noticed another mower sitting there that was the next better model than mine with wheel drive so I asked the guy if i could take it. He said no so i said "well can I swap it for the one I was bring in". He laughed and said sure. I had check that it wasnt seized and took it home. At home I grabbed the the cord and gave it a pull. It started as it had gas in it already. I tried to cut the grass but it shook violently. Hmm. Flipped it on its side and the blade was absolutely beat to hell. $16 for a new blade and it served me well for 15 years. ❤

@armchairtin-kicker503 5 күн бұрын

In the electronic board-level repair business, it is referred to as "long screw damage," a situation where a long screw is driven through multiple layers of a printed circuit board (PCB).

@kevola5739 11 күн бұрын

My experience is that many diy wrench turners are in a hurry to tear down a unit to show that they can repair at pro level speeds. Then time is spent researching where that bolt, spring, lever, or washer belongs. Developing a repetitive system to every repair can help you eliminate your own self destruction. A clean workbench so that you know everything on the bench belongs to that unit, a couple of jar lids to hold bolts from different sections together, clean off the unit before disassembly, and developing a plan of attack so that you are not constantly flipping the unit around and confusing yourself. Or you can just wing it if you like a challenge.🤔

@hagerz 9 күн бұрын

Didn't even think about that. As always Steve you are the MAN 👊👍

@bulldogms 6 күн бұрын

Amazing Steve. You are saving people thousands of dollars.

@petepeabody8905 11 күн бұрын

your skill and knowledge goes great with LUCKY beer

@danbbrawner 11 күн бұрын

A similar thing happened to me this week when I took my dishwasher apart to clean the screens. I mixed up a long and a short screw and ended up punching a hole in the bottom of the unit. I ran the dishwasher and when I came back, there was water all over the floor.

@jeffwatson6804 9 күн бұрын

I did the exact same thing working on my friend's sthil trimmer! Thank God I took it back apart and found the long screw

@NovaBill6264 11 күн бұрын

Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen

@jamesc9327 11 күн бұрын

Steve is freaking awesome!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

@brendanfromnz 9 күн бұрын

That sounds exactly like the sort of thing a Stihl dealer "mechanic" would do. Look at it for 30 seconds, "nah she's knackered, can't fix it, sell him a new one". Easy money, quick turnaround, screw the consumer some more. That's the difference between them and a real mechanic with diagnostic ability and nous to spend some time and save a perfectly good piece of equipment. If you hadn't been there that day, the poor customer would've been several hundred bucks poorer for no reason at all.

@timothygreen7708 11 күн бұрын

I have ran steel products my entire life absolutely love them thank you for the video and your time and effort I learn a lot from you I worked in a coal mines my entire life I'll be 60 years old and now I have time to tinker.

@eastcoastwilly1373 10 күн бұрын

Alot of portable A/C units you see outside waiting for garbage pickup are clogged with animal hair and dust...need a good cleaning....8 out of 10 fire up and start working after a good pressure wash and dry. A good source of cash money and if not still a good source of spare parts.

@bencoffee8737 4 күн бұрын

I had a similar situation but it was the screw out of the spark arrester. It fell down into the plastics and I didn't realize it. Thought the engine was seized up and took it to the local shop. I ended up feeling pretty silly.

11 күн бұрын

Hey Steve, how about doing a video on how many beers it takes to restore an old lawn mower and making it look new again.👍

@ScottWConvid19 11 күн бұрын

That depends on the person. I'm a lightweight, so it only takes 3 or 4 beers for the beer goggles to make it look new again

@twocyclesmoke 10 күн бұрын

Picked up a Maruyama & Shindaiwa trimmer for $60.00 off FB... The guy said I haven't started either of them in over two years. That's fine, idc... Only replaced the fuel fines & both fired right up. Nothing beats Made In Japan.

@TheSaskachewan1 11 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve.

@terryboone3333 11 күн бұрын

I did the same thing with my weed trimmer. But i remembered that one screw was shorter and figured it out myself. Great video Steve.

@indianachrisUDX1313 11 күн бұрын

Screwed up! i get it & Thanks. It's something we can all look for!

@Syncop8rNZ 11 күн бұрын

Years ago my brother scored a Walkman that his flatmate had discarded - it wouldn't work and was obviously broken since it rattled. He found there was only one battery inside instead of two. 🙄

@PhillipDrumz 5 күн бұрын

Great video- sad that many techs just turn and burn and miss the obvious

@gharv1313 11 күн бұрын

Excellent heads up SteveO! Definitely tips to save some 💸 💰! Absolutely deserving of three beers on this one😂😂😂 hope you and April have a fantastic weekend! Cheers brother 🍻 🍻🍻🥂

@justanotherviewer52 11 күн бұрын

Is there any such thing as a 'simple screw' ? Thanks Steve.

@daneyre5813 8 күн бұрын

Boo to "the mechanic" who would not take the few minutes to remove 6 screws and a couple more on the muffler to check the piston. Well done Steve!

@user-jm5gk5wc5q 10 күн бұрын

Now that is troubleshooting

@radiotubes 3 күн бұрын

I've found sometimes the recoil is jammed as well or frozen pump

@regs3836 11 күн бұрын

Similar story, I drove by our local shop and sitting at the curb was a new looking DR walk behind string trimmer. On it was a piece of tape that said DOA… and indeed when I pulled on the starter handle it refused to move, so it seemed seized. So I brought it home thinking that since it was in such great shape otherwise I would grab an engine out of my pile and have a really decent trimmer… Well I flipped it on its side to un bolt the engine and was surprised when after pulling the guard away from the belt I just gave the belt a gentle tug and I felt it resist and then come free. I put it back together and now have several hours on it of use. The shop “Tech” cost their customer $400 ish dollars.

@billmalec 6 сағат бұрын

Let this be a lesson to you guys. The length of the screw is very important...

@Bobbydazzlla 11 күн бұрын

That's crazy mate, who would have thought. Cheers for the beers (and the inside info) from Australia 🍺🍺🍺

@sapelesteve 11 күн бұрын

This proves that Steve is the "Sherlock" of engine repair for sure! 👍👍

@stephenzies8867 10 күн бұрын

Great Troubleshooting 👍 Never Give Up So Easy

@Tosheto666 11 күн бұрын

Great vid as always my dude

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 11 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@billhacks 10 күн бұрын

I don't know if this is the proper way to define them but I've always assumed that bolts require a nut and screws bite into the material directly.

@bobbyb322 11 күн бұрын

Ain't that the truth, good job as always.

@adus123 11 күн бұрын

I had one just stop all of a sudden Would not pull over and felt like it was seized. I was very busy I needed it so I went to the shop. He told me it was seized so i got a new one. I took the old one back home and out of curiosity I took it to bits I couldn't see anything wrong so I put it back together and it worked just fine. never did know what was wrong with it. It had never been to bits before.

@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120 10 күн бұрын

Your the Man Steve ✔️💯. From Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

@Verminator151029 11 күн бұрын

Far Out and Solid Steveo!!!

@stevez340 11 күн бұрын

My God, April would have figured that out in 2 minutes😮

@paulstir 10 күн бұрын

brilliant steve its all in the detail

@sk22ng 10 күн бұрын

Thank you, Steve. Cheers!

@ScottWConvid19 11 күн бұрын

Great story, Steve! Amazing how something seemingly insignificant can slip by a seasoned mechanic/ repair shop owner.

@DIYVariety 11 күн бұрын

Wow, excellent story, great advice

@jackhentschel3301 11 күн бұрын

Exactly right 👍

@Pete.Ty1 11 күн бұрын

👍👍👍. Thank you Steve

@SollersScrappingandDiving 11 күн бұрын

Wow Steve 675k subs now👍

@geoffbrumpton8544 11 күн бұрын

Steve, fs 85 clutch drum bearing are moulded in, what’s your magic trick to change them(don’t say buy a new nose cone with the new bearing in there)

@Peter-od7op 11 күн бұрын

Great vdo. We are running short on smart people. Love the beer

@randyc5650 11 күн бұрын

Thanks, Steve.

@chrisfeaka4250 11 күн бұрын

Really enjoy your videos!

@rodneygreen9968 11 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve for your knowledge & previous experience. Thanks for sharing this with people.

@dab1068 11 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve! Yet another great short little informative video. I've had those screws get into the flywheel and give the same symptom of a hard seized engine. Took the pull starter off and removed the errant screw and away we go!

@SollersScrappingandDiving 11 күн бұрын

Yep, that is probably exactly the kind of thing I'd do, that is why I'm better at taking things apart lol. Easy fix for you that one 😂, great video👍

@sheilam4964 11 күн бұрын

Another great vid. Thx.

@gav6808 11 күн бұрын

Steve i have a sanli mower as soon as it starts it revs high then gooes approx 1 metre then dies,the fuel is new,the carby is new and the air filter.

@Ballroomblitz255 11 күн бұрын

You do find more often these days where they do use different size/length screws/bolts, you sometimes have to learn from the school of hard knocks but once you do you tend to track that as you dismantle. Problem in this case is someone else put it in incorrectly, however if you are diligent you can figure it out. Great video for all of us to be mindful of the hardware as it can make all the difference. Cheers.

@garyreadler4886 11 күн бұрын

great diagnosis Steve, most other shops would have had the other techs opinion, seized. Great job.

@henkmeiring01 8 күн бұрын

When working on few engines at a time,it is impossible to remember where what bolt go.When assembling anything from motorcycle to kitchen food blender,i always screw bolt in its place without cover.Till it stops.Then measure its length sticking out of metal or plastic casing.Now you can measure cover thickness where bolt goes through.And you must know what is behind bolt,especially when it end "open" and can screw through casing (if it is too long)into something like gear,crank or even in winding of electric motor in case of electric stuff.Took great deal of time tapping/ cleaning every bolt thread and hole, measuring depth of hole thread, bolt thread,total length of bolt.To assure bolt is not too short(can strip) or to lenghthy(no clamping force and can go to deep where not suppose to be,blocking oil channels,touching shafts,gears,etc) A lot of time is spent on cleaning and pre checking gasket surfaces ,bolts,nuts,screws. The actual assembly process itself is smallest task

@billmorris6005 11 күн бұрын

Yes, it must be Friday 🎉.

@willievanwyk7396 11 күн бұрын

Thx steve. Always good to watch your videos. Almost same finding as the hidden screw at the head part lol. But i love your videos.Thx and God bless

@ihus9950 11 күн бұрын

Good one Steve 👍🏻

@lastgameplay 11 күн бұрын

Great video....now for another beer for me....

@berjo77 10 күн бұрын

Nice lesson. Thank you.

@valahnuk3593 11 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve . I will definitely remember this if I have to disassemble my Stihl weedeater in the future. 👍

@joem807 11 күн бұрын

Excellent video with great information!

@apackwestbound5946 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Steve.

@lawncaredave4492 11 күн бұрын

Great video Steve.

@carlhendricks349 10 күн бұрын

Your the best. I learn so much from you. Yes don’t be so quick.

@steveboyd3455 11 күн бұрын

Excellent point!

@markinator8826 2 күн бұрын

Same with Laptop computers, if you put the wrong screw in the wrong place, bad things happen :-)

@Leonardokite 11 күн бұрын

I remember as a young pup I was so anal about repairs that I would line up every screw and it didn’t matter if they were exactly the same they went back to the same whole they came out of.

@rickwashek478 11 күн бұрын

Is that what you call being screwed !!!🤣🤣

@GuysPlayingWithTools 11 күн бұрын

When I turned this on I was thinking "seize a weedeater??? Really???"

@The_Dougie 11 күн бұрын

This video is perfect timing. I took the covers off mine for service and have misplaced the screws. 🙄😆

@pietrosenerchia1786 10 күн бұрын

Your amazing Steve.. cheers....

@HewHolden 11 күн бұрын

The things ya learn. These are the videos we like

@christophermcclellanmcclel3178 11 күн бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks!!

@alan-dr8uo 11 күн бұрын

Owners manuals use to be moore helpful than now but good eye on the repair

@CalkoLouie 11 күн бұрын

I knew you would find the smallest tinny little screww or something that was the main problem. I knew that.

@dorsey1966 11 күн бұрын

Great video thanks for the tip

@michaelglynn2638 11 күн бұрын

Nicely done Steve. 👌

@TwoCaptainsOneShip 11 күн бұрын

Great lesson to be learned!

@danielg2946 9 күн бұрын

Great video, very glad I found this channel.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 9 күн бұрын

Thank You...

@RaleysSmallEngines 11 күн бұрын

Good one Steve.

@paulmorrey4298 11 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve