Trash Or Treasure? My Junk Pile Scavenge! Shindaiwa T242 Repair

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16 күн бұрын

Today we turn some trash into the Ultimate TREASURE using scrap trimmers from my junk pile!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We saw over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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@Chickanic 14 күн бұрын

Sorry guys! Somehow KZfaq cut off the last 60 seconds of my video... Weird..

@Nancelot13 14 күн бұрын

ReUpload the video...lol

@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028 14 күн бұрын

Try a compressor and force air in-between the shaft and the grip. I know it sounds funny, but it works on bike handlebar grips. The wife and I bought a house in Bella Vista I may need your services one day. Have a nice day.

@garyh7949 14 күн бұрын

Also, this video posted 5 hours ago. I am subscribed but didn't get a notification. I came across it while watching other videos. Weird.

@keithengelmeyer842 14 күн бұрын

I had the hedge trimmer AH242 and yes it was indestructible. Had it for 15 plus years without a single issue.

@KE5ZZO 14 күн бұрын

20:50. Link to plastic welder not in your Amazon store ( tools in my toolbox) or any other category

@ginamiller6015 14 күн бұрын

Bringing old equipment back to life is the ultimate form of recycling! Too much goes to the landfill in our throwaway society. Great job!!

@larryweiss7170 14 күн бұрын

I smile when you are overjoyed when the tool runs.

@donnyarmstrong9559 14 күн бұрын

Now look, we all knew that you were gonna make it happen, but the look of pure joy & surprise in your face at the end of this video was priceless! Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona

@chrisrossi117 14 күн бұрын

Use a air blower under grip

@michaelrockwell9691 14 күн бұрын

It looks like everyone mentioned the air compressor tip. That's actually how I fix the rubber grips on Stihl pole saws as well in my shop. If you stick a thin screwdriver in at the edge, it helps a lot to get the tip of the air gun under.

@scorpnz4433 13 күн бұрын

Never heard or considered using air i use crc & a driver. Air sounds easier & with lube if required

@salimabdulumama 13 күн бұрын

Air Compessor trick video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gshnZqtjuL3JoJ8.htmlsi=vBh7pHMmeeJVA4fQ

@eltonpham2165 Күн бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m66jl7aClt2qe2g.html Here is the video on how to replace the throttle control grip on the shaft. I tried that on a weedeater I was swapping the throttle control trigger assembly with another weedeater that had the old rubber grip on the shaft and that air compressor trick worked great.

@xenaguy01 13 күн бұрын

Removing handle: Try blowing air between rubber and tube. Blow from the bottom, and slide it off the top. Run the air around the edge, try to stick the top under the rubber in several spots. Use lube around bottom edge. Also, sticking a small screwdriver under edge can help get air in there.

@ronnieicard 14 күн бұрын

Here's a tip or trick I learned years ago: If you are new to this type of work, use a camera and take photos as you are tearing down a piece. This will help you put the piece back together properly. Take as many detailed photos as possible. This saves time and frustration putting the machine back together.

@justvisiten 12 күн бұрын

Good thing that mansplained this for her. BTW, some of us don't need photos.

@davidav8orpflanz561 12 күн бұрын

That takes the adventure and excitement out of the project!

@doctorwu1303 11 күн бұрын

You tell her! Obviously someone who’s been in small engine repair for 20 years with close to half a million subscribers need advice on how to repair trimmers..😊

@kevlinville 11 күн бұрын

In my youth, I used Polaroids or a sketch pad when I was out of film

@daverave3698 14 күн бұрын

I was waiting for Bre to scream, "It's Alive....IT'S ALIVE!"

@FeralPreacher 14 күн бұрын

Bre, thank you, thank you. Several of your videos combined to get me off my butt. Your chain saw carb forced function was one, just keep revving to get the diaphragm working. The one on Mantis and how great they are as a tiller, was another. I remembered I had a 4 stroke Mantis tiller that has been sitting more than 5 years. Tank empty, no oil in it. I dragged it out, gave it a good wash and let it dry. Filled oil as shown in manual (still had that too), added gas only, and it started with the primer (which disintegrated right after). It started and would idle, but not rev up. What you did with the chainsaw, I did with the tiller. Just keep trying to rev it out. After about 3 minutes it was revving just fine and digging in the earth. Again, thanks for all you do for us viewers. May God bless and keep you healthy.

@hickorystx 11 күн бұрын

Great job Doctor Bre!!! It's ALIVE!!!!! Nice to watch a surgeon in action creating life!!! Congrats on your one of a kind creation!!!! 😁

@VPI8524 14 күн бұрын

Worked at several Shindaiwa dealerships in the 90s/early 2000s. Those OG T230, 270, 242 models were great, powerful, and durable engines! Their Hedgetrimmer was wicked as well.

@brandonjones7233 14 күн бұрын

The old school blue model Shindaiwa trimmers we're the best. I worked for a lawn care company in the early 2000's and they exclusively used Shindaiwa trimmers. They rarely ever had an issue with one.

@kevinsoney3051 12 күн бұрын

I love this video. It was exciting/thrilling to watch. It was a trip into an unknown outcome. I mean, it's Bre, she's a master repairer, so we were pretty sure it would come out running like a champ. This reminds of my uncle, who was a tinkerer, who's advice was give it a try. It's always encouraging to watch Bre's video, but this one was next level. Much like Frankenstein's monster, it lives. And being more than the sum of it's parts, it will probably run forever. It will be handed down for generations to come.

@Markomyt1 14 күн бұрын

I just love your sing-song way of saying: "I hope everyone is having a great week! Thanks for your content.

@occamsrazor7939 14 күн бұрын

I appreciate you recommending the plastic welder. I bought myself one, my niece one, and I will buy my nephew one. Plastic is everywhere. Metal parts are replaced with plastic parts. I'm sick of plastic, but that plastic welder may make plastic more bearable.

@danielsouth3228 14 күн бұрын

Yes, compressed air, I learned it from my father when I was putting new grips on my bike when I was young.

@jacktennant8426 9 күн бұрын

I admire your "I WILL NOT BE DEFEATED" attidude .That's why you have been sucessful all this time!

@jonnohz1 12 күн бұрын

Easy and sure way to remove rubber grips is use high pressure air through a very small nozzle (about 2 or 3"long tip). jam it between the rubber grip and the metal starting at the back, give it a big blast. Do this progression all the way around. most always the grips will lift. I have used this method since the 1960's with good success. LOVE you, your fun expertise, and great videos!!

@ddbishopsr 11 күн бұрын

I had a small side lawn business (I was a Firefighter) back in '84-85 when in my early 20s. I had a Snapper Hi-vac with an I/C Briggs 5 horse, an edger and a Wisconsin Robin weedeater - which locals around S. Fla. swore by back in that time. I loved that Wisconsin Robin ... wished I had one now. Somebody took it ... but if you knew what those were you would Frankenstein one ... I promise you. What a machine!

@jimbrewer2893 14 күн бұрын

First pull! That's the mark of a good mechanic. Check out Steve's Small engine Saloon. He recently put up a video showing how to remove and install a handle grip using air.

@WJCTechyman 14 күн бұрын

A friend of mine who's an auto, small engine and bicycle mechanic uses his air compressor and blast nozzle aimed between the hand grip and handle bar to install and remove rubber bicycle handles.

@claycox6818 13 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I believe I saw Mustie1 or Taryl use that technique to remove a motor cycle grip. I personally haven't tried it yet.

@notjoeking9035 12 күн бұрын

yep, needle inflater attachment works also.

@katiedid713926 14 күн бұрын

Bless your heart, showing us you in all your frustrated glory. Great video.

@seniorjohnl 14 күн бұрын

I picked up an old Shindaiwa T20 trimmer from someones trash 20 years ago, carb rebuild, put a new ring in it, still runs great. I wish there were more parts available for it.

@mikecorrado4971 14 күн бұрын

You are “hoot”! And you really know your stuff! 👏😂👍🏼 Great video. You teach me something new every time I watch you! Thank you for being so entertaining and educational at the same time ! Love it!

@TSER-hz6vn 13 күн бұрын

Bre Thanks for another great vidio, your knowlage of small engins is a god send to all trying to save on repairs and frustratio keep up the good work

@davidoliver2418 11 күн бұрын

I only recently discovered your channel. Combing thru your vids to see what gold mines I've missed! Appreciate your expertise.

@warrigaljohn 14 күн бұрын

Bre, I have never had much patience, now i know where the large part of my patience went. To You. You have my admiration, you make a very tedious job look easy. you have natural talent and the personality to with it.

@michealgarlick6319 14 күн бұрын

Compressed air for throttle grip, outer clip pliers for fuel lines use one handed to stretch. Cheers from Australia Mick.

@angtxsun4460 9 күн бұрын

Just found your channel trying to fix the various lawn equip pieces I inherited in a divorce years ago. All have sat in a shed- but with your help I already have MY gas trimmer working! Thank you, your guidance to help me learn has been priceless for my returning confidence! How do you keep your shirt and face clean? When I head to the RR and look in the mirror I have small grease smudges on chin and cheek and short tail! Lol A sincere thank you, from Texas

@christopherguy1217 14 күн бұрын

I also was taught to use compressed air to help get the grips off. A thin tube flattened at the end really makes life easier.

@stevepelino5986 13 күн бұрын

Great video. I’ve said it before… you make it look easy…we know it ain’t 😉. I’ve got a Shindaiwa T231 trimmer. When I bought it in 2004 they said the engine would last forever. They were right!! Love this trimmer. Only issue recently I needed a fuel line kit with a grommet. Apparently they don’t make them anymore 😳. I did a little Frankensteining and she’s back in action. Thank you for your video. 😁

@marlondeere3039R 14 күн бұрын

You're right about shindaiwa weed eater. Had a commercial grade. I think t20. Was very expensive at the time I bought it. Lasted forever. Son mowed yards with it. Have echo 225 now. It's pretty good also.

@guyholme1287 13 күн бұрын

Bre, when we see your joy at your successes it lifts the whole day!

@WayneBaulch-xy3ek 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for all your help so far.I am learning more,with less frustration. 😊

@porkypineacres3536 14 күн бұрын

Try shooting compressed air between the shaft and the grip to help remove it.

@MH-hg2bf 13 күн бұрын

your piles of stuff is amazing and so are you!

@glenroberts4106 13 күн бұрын

I've used straight wire coat hangers with a bend in the end to get off motorcycle grips. Just bend you a small little handle on the end to spin it.

@karynkerndl2716 14 күн бұрын

This was so fun to watch. Great job, Bre!😊

@ronevans3663 14 күн бұрын

Nice job I do believe you can fix anything. I’m very impressed.

@rdyardie 14 күн бұрын

I am not a professional. There are some "tips" that I can use on other applications. It is good to see a person that uses her head. I was impressed to see how soon the engine started. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@brokenwrench1 14 күн бұрын

Bre this is my favorite video. it brings back many memories i have taken 2 or more units to build a complete unit.

@charlesgalea69 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

@dorr221 9 күн бұрын

Great job Yet remember, being a professional is not letting the customer see your astonished that it worked. LOL

@DHGo-ex7ns 14 күн бұрын

You're the best. it pays to know what the heck you're doing with these machines. Knowing what's good and what's not and the time to rebuild working machines.

@leonardhirtle3645 13 күн бұрын

I bought a Shindaiwa bush cutter 35 years ago. I still have it and it still works great. I don’t know what they are like now but the old ones were bulletproof with proper maintenance.

@stevenprettyman 12 күн бұрын

Other than the deck rusting, my Toro 20016 that I bought in 2001 is running strong. The Tecumseh engine starts on first pull. I replaced the transmission a couple of years age. The carb has never been serviced.

@keen1957 10 күн бұрын

Love watching you work. It’s always a great day to see someone who truly loves what they do.😎

@richburns3043 13 күн бұрын

I completely agree about them . I’ve had a T270 for 15 years and it is by far the best trimmer I’ve ever had still runs like a champ. sounds exactly like the motor you just started. I live on 14 acres and use it a lot!!

@michaelsnell4034 13 күн бұрын

For that starter cup, I think they make a grinder tool that has the points that are variable width. That or a pair of needle nose pliers thru the holes with something for leverage.

@heathboeddeker5401 14 күн бұрын

The best Mad scientist mechanic on You tube and the winner is Mrs. Bre 🎉😊.

@ddbishopsr 11 күн бұрын

Always learn something when you add tidbits like the history of mergered equipment productions, etc. You are awesome ... my wife wished you lived over here in East Tennessee, I said we'd be bugging you too much hahaha

@MegaVortex 14 күн бұрын

"go to your home" lol. I love the Happy Gilmore reference! :)

@jeffreygraf3358 14 күн бұрын

With my patience, I would have wrapped that trimmer around a tree early into it. Kudos to you!

@PaulThomas-qo9vy 14 күн бұрын

I agree compressed air & long slim nozzle tip will unstick & levitate that tight handle. You will be astounded!👍😁 Steve's Small Engine Saloon just posted this exact helpful hint the other day. Love your smarts, enthusiasm & teaching attitude, Thank you & Ron! God Bless!

@roadrunner8428 14 күн бұрын

Just a little love and your time is all it takes. Great job Bre.

@badbob 14 күн бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch your excitement when you do a job and it starts right up. Its only a feeling that people know who do this kind of work. As far as the grip goes, I am surprised you didn't know the compressed air trick. Something I learned at my local bicycle shop when I had new grips installed about 20 years ago. Interesting vid and thanks for sharing.

@debluetailfly 14 күн бұрын

I have T230. It still works good.

@canoetipper019 14 күн бұрын

9:42 Steve from Steve's Small Engine Saloon has a video about using compressed air for putting other types of 'rubber' handles on and off...perhaps it could help on these too?? When I was a kid we used shellac on our bicycle handle bar grips to help slide them on and then if you let it 'dry' it also held them there.

@dloregon 14 күн бұрын

I agree,,, compressed air to remove the grip, quick and easy.

@frankdrahos8569 14 күн бұрын

Hi Bre! Just wanted to let you know that I installed a speed feed 400 head on my well used Stihl FS 55 trimmer. Went very well and might be the best it has worked in years. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@4Truth4All 14 күн бұрын

It's alive!!! Well done Dr. Bree.

@gunnerfanning5921 14 күн бұрын

hey kiddo, this video is gonna go down as one of the favorite ones... you really had fun!! be safe...👍😎

@michellebratlie8667 13 күн бұрын

You rocked that Frankenstein! I made my first comment before I finished watching the video, but this was super cool. You did great. Ha! And way!!!! 🎉

@grimesmike 14 күн бұрын

Small tip on your air hose blow into the rubber grip it expands just like we do with motorcycle grips slips right OFF!

@davel2223 14 күн бұрын

Hey Bree, if you could get a air nozzle to blow air in the grip, maybe it would come loose easier. Just saying

@robertuffman3041 10 күн бұрын

i have only used 2 shindaiwa's in my life and i loved them both. 1st one was in 1993.

@rubendfernandez4747 14 күн бұрын

With a little of this combined with the other and patience, good things come out, very good video

@skypilot7103 14 күн бұрын

Great job Brie thanks again for sharing Ed

@dogtooth1586 14 күн бұрын

Another fan of Steve’s Small Engine Saloon air pressure grip removal method! Thx for all the great videos.

@brucemckenna7035 14 күн бұрын

You are amazing. You have great skill and enormous patience. Cheers from Australia.

@liljoeii6091 14 күн бұрын

That's so awesome you fix it up first pull of cord starts right up AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

@robertweber1393 14 күн бұрын

Dish soap and compressed air is what I've used to get bicycle handle bar grips off. Might work with those sleeves too.

@danworkmanjr3190 14 күн бұрын

I use air to get the grips off my motorcycle handlebars. Works great! Put the tip, (no jokes, LOL) under a part of the rubber and let it blow while you slide it off..

@justinabernathy8776 14 күн бұрын

YOU ARE VERY GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO

@majorlook 14 күн бұрын

Wow great job . Amazing work

@richardcranium5839 14 күн бұрын

i see some say air to get the grip off. sometimes it works sometimes not. what i found was to round the end of an 1/8th inch weld rod and chuck it in a hand drill. as you feed it in between the grip and the housing it will "walk" around the housing breaking the bond once it's all the way through you can pull the grip and it will walk right off. a little dish soap may help.

@skyepilotte11 13 күн бұрын

Nice work Bre...you never know when the parts will come together.

@tomessary4099 14 күн бұрын

Cool! always a great experience watching how you work! I cannot toss anything either. THANKS!

@Dorado1997 12 күн бұрын

I was sharpening my lopping shears yesterday. I had used carburetor cleaner spray to clean the blades and some on the handles. Today the rubber grips were slipping off the ends. Darn it!!!

@robertgreer5229 14 күн бұрын

Your passion shows!❤😊 Awesome…

@davidwilliams6084 14 күн бұрын

You might try taking your air hose with a needle type fitting and sticking it under the rubber grip and shooting some air down the grip, usually works really well for grips like these.

@ChuckD59 14 күн бұрын

I come here for the Master Class in video editing. Good fun though, Bre. Great video!

@danven1256 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for answering a question that I didn't get a chance to ask. Sometimes when I order parts for my Echo trimmer I see the part in a Shindaiwa box. I wasn't sure if I had been receiving inferior parts.

@fredspindor1624 14 күн бұрын

You're an Artist! GREAT Video!

@dhc4011 14 күн бұрын

Use an air blower between the handle and the shaft, blow air at the bottom of the handle or grip in the direction you want it to move, I used this trick a lot in the medical industry example walker handles or wheel chair handles.

@ItsMrBlu 14 күн бұрын

Love my shindaiwa t262 but I’ve been wanting to get a pre echo shindaiwa. I believe the one I have is circa 2016. I have an echo srm 2100 circa 1990s, an older stihl fs 83 and I’ll tell you I LOVE these older machines! Easier to work on and the power they have is awesome!!

@vasnellen9158 14 күн бұрын

I have the Shindaiwa C-250. brush cutter trimmer with the handle bars. It was bought at auction 20 yrs. ago for $50. It is still my go to old reliable, even with four other brand trimmers.

@jayyambrovich3740 13 күн бұрын

Compressed air is your ally when it comes to removing those grips. As you did, try to lube things up first (consider using acetone and ATF in a 50/50 mix), moving it around by hand (as you did). Then, break out an air nozzle, ideally one that has a small diameter tube on it that you can shove under the rubber) and blow that thing off!!

@allenthomas2739 14 күн бұрын

Certainly is a satisfying accomplishment Bre🎉

@stevenleeper8495 11 күн бұрын

You’re awesome! Love watching you. ❤

@robinbigler225 14 күн бұрын

EE!! HAW!!! Great video. Can't wait till the end to see if it ran. Good job!!!

@John-pn7bh 14 күн бұрын

The next time you have a grip to remove try using compressed air. Shove the nozzle under the rubber, squirt the compressed air in and be amazed at the ease the grip comes off.

@Prodemocracy1776 12 күн бұрын

What you should try next time is use compressed air to remove handgrip. Put air nozzle at end of grip and blow air between grip and pole and pull with hand. It will pull right off. Works for bike handlebars, wheelbarrow and more.

@edwardcastellanos8422 14 күн бұрын

That so funny because in the 80’s my cheap ass dad would do that all of the time. There were a couple of brands made from the same manufacturer but different colors so they would look like the Partridge Family bus , but they ran for a little while longer 😂

@Midwest-small-engine 14 күн бұрын

My T272x shindaiwa the handle slides around slightly side to side but never took it apart looking for a head for it as the local dealer sold me the 400 speed feed head and yea the twine doesn’t like to disperse without manually pulling it out sure hope the 450 makes a come back I may have to put it back on

@MrGrummpy 14 күн бұрын

My hats off to you. I might have quit long before the job was done. You rock!

@bunnylove273 14 күн бұрын

hey sis BIG WELL DONE

@frios011 9 күн бұрын

HOLY MOLY, LOOK AT THAT GOLD PILE!

@alexgladstone6799 13 күн бұрын

That was fun! Thank you.

@user-rj6ij5jm8e 14 күн бұрын

Pro tip , use compressed nozzle, and blow air between, handle and shaft. Instead of using a rubber mallet to bang handle off. We use this technique, to remove handle grips from bicycle handlebars. Basically the same thing as what you are doing. Hope this helps.,Love your content.

@quantriuscms 14 күн бұрын

I just fixed my Shindaiwa RC45 (SC45) after 7 years of sitting in garage. Just changed fuel line and spark plug. She runs like a new. I think its made between 95' and 00'