Nothing is worse than a hyper tough. Those trimmers are just terrible
@MEGMotors9722 күн бұрын
I put this saw up for sale and sold it in 2 days for $150. This was almost all profit as I had already sold the 1st saw for enough money to cover the purchase of all 7 of the pieces I bought. I spent just a few $$$ in parts on this one but it was a fairly involved repair to split the cases and replace the oil line. Still, this one puts us in the green!
@brianbirtcher4316 күн бұрын
My weed eater is very hard to start when it is hot what could it be
@MEGMotors9725 күн бұрын
It can be a lot of things depending on what it takes to get it started when it is hot. In some cases a worn trimmer will lose compression when it gets hot. It will continue to run until you shut it off and then cannot be started again until it cools. If holding the throttle wide open helps then it may be flooding due to a stiff carburetor diaphragm. If choking it helps is could be going lean due to the same diaphragm problem. In some cases it's just carb adjustment although typically when they start to need adjusting it's because the diaphragm is staring to stiffen up. What do you have to do to get it to start when it is hot?
@brianbirtcher4315 күн бұрын
@@MEGMotors972 let it cool for a little while. Cantankerous machine
@MEGMotors9725 күн бұрын
@@brianbirtcher431 that sounds like a compression problem. Does it feel like it has good compression when it doesn’t want to start?
@brianbirtcher4315 күн бұрын
@@MEGMotors972 I'm getting old I think I'm going to let the two strokes go and go to lithium
@ronalddumey94517 күн бұрын
Way to go. Flipping is great, just have to buy items cheap enough to cover your repairs and profit which you did. Great job!
@MEGMotors9726 күн бұрын
That's the key for sure. I watch marketplace quite a bit and find these kinds of deals from time to time.
@MEGMotors9727 күн бұрын
I listed this saw on Facebook Marketplace and sold it in about 3 days for $100 to a collector. This sale will cover the cost of this repair plus the purchase price of all of the 7 pieces that I bought for this project/series so we are already at the break even point and everything we sell from this point forward will be profit!
@raylidell36137 күн бұрын
Good video. Any Idea where I can get the carb rebuild parts for the Ruxing carb?
@MEGMotors9727 күн бұрын
@@raylidell3613 I typically find the kits on Amazon or eBay. If all you need is the diagram you can search “ruixing diaphragm” on Google and you should get a ton of hits.
@raylidell36137 күн бұрын
@@MEGMotors972 Thanks!
@ThanksForTheLessons10 күн бұрын
Thanks for making these videos. I've learned a lot (complete newbie). Quick Question: You switched out the spark plug near the end of the video. I may have missed it earlier in the video, but could that have been the issue?
@MEGMotors97210 күн бұрын
Hi and thanks for the feedback. At 11:37 I talk about using the spark plug from the same blower I pulled the coil from. Later in the video (in the high speed part) I had to pull the plug to get the covers back on but I used that same plug after the covers were on. The original spark plug did not look bad enough to have been the root of the no spark condition although you raise a good question. If I didn't test the new coil with the old spark plug then it is entirely possible that the spark plug was the problem all along. I really don't think that was the case and the blower is long gone now so we will never know for sure 🙂 Thanks for watching.
@ronalddumey945111 күн бұрын
Can’t wait to see the results.
@MEGMotors97210 күн бұрын
I'm not sure what is the best way to update the project as I get pieces fixed and sold. I can update the descriptions in this post and on the individual posts but you won't see them unless you check back from time to time. I may do a final update video once they are all gone to talk about how we did overall.
@greenh718111 күн бұрын
Great video I learned a few things
@MEGMotors97211 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
@waltermessines518117 күн бұрын
Very clear, perfect video. Which parts wear out normally? My Honda CBf125 of 2009 has some issues. Do the levers wear out first?
@MEGMotors97217 күн бұрын
I have rarely seen issues with the levers or the shift drum. Typically the dogs will get rounded off and that will cause the transmission to jump out of gear.
@waltermessines518117 күн бұрын
@@MEGMotors972 Thank you; it happened with my 1992 VW Vento a few days ago as well; jumped out of 5th gear on a small bump in the road, nothing big; no way it will go in 5th now; the rest still works.
@RevDevGaming19 күн бұрын
Terrible design. Wish it could just have a regular rope on it.
@ronalddumey945119 күн бұрын
Never replaced a duck bill valve before. Nice explanation!
@MEGMotors97218 күн бұрын
Very cool, I’m glad the video was helpful.
@robcole33221 күн бұрын
That’s a strong engine. High compression, high torque. Definitely not a homeowner unit.
@alvincook127623 күн бұрын
So how did you clean the screen?
@MEGMotors97223 күн бұрын
@@alvincook1276 carb cleaner and a wire brush. It was cooked on pretty good and took some elbow grease to get it clean.
@TroyLauffenburger26 күн бұрын
don't use carb cleaner to start a 2cycle it washes the oil off of cylinder use a small syringe and 2 cycle mix
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
Where did you get the parts and numbers
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
@@philliphall5198 there are a number of sites that have parts diagrams, ereplacements is one I use a lot. They have good prices and reasonable shipping.
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
Better off using a drill to start it
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
Or maybe not using it now 😢
@L0WRYDERАй бұрын
Muffler screen stoped up
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
@@L0WRYDER exactly 😊
@ronalddumey9451Ай бұрын
Had this problem before. Usually mud dobbers filling up the exhaust holes.
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
@@ronalddumey9451 yep, that would do it. I had a friend one time that had this problem with a motorcycle. Turns out his child filled the exhaust with dry dog food, lol.
@davidlauzon424Ай бұрын
Filter should of went on the smaller diameter line and wider diameter line is the return line. With the retainer white piece on the end.
@ronalddumey9451Ай бұрын
Easy to plug with debris, easy to clean. A lot like the old tecumseh carbs with the hole in the bowl bolt.
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
@@ronalddumey9451 Right. The hardest part on that one was getting the bowl off of the carb.
@chud2070Ай бұрын
This is the first time I've seen this explained. Very clear and easy to follow. Well done sir.
@randallcorbello2857Ай бұрын
I have changed the vent on my echo several times and it still does not work. Why is my vent working?
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
@@randallcorbello2857 why do you think the vent is not working?
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
If you think you have a vent problem you can try running it with the gas cap loose. If it runs okay with the cap loose you are on the right track.
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you liked the video.
@ronalddumey9451Ай бұрын
Customer should be happy. Enjoyed the video.
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@misogearАй бұрын
The thumbnail is not the best but the explanation is good.
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I’m still learning the graphics part of doing videos. Maybe it’s time for me to research thumbnails :-).
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
I changed the thumbnail, let me know if that is any better
@research903Ай бұрын
Will be doing this on my Murray trimmer tomorrow...
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
Best of luck to you, I’m sure you will get it going again.
@Sabazali6985Ай бұрын
Good ❤❤❤🎉🎉
@MEGMotors972Ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
@barrystark38112 ай бұрын
Just wondered if you smoothed out some of the damage to the cylinder head. My concern would be sharp edges causing hot spots and preignition.
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Yes I did. I hit it with a dremel and a stone first and then sandpaper down to 400 grit.
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
You’re exactly right about sharp edges causing preignition.
@barrystark3811Ай бұрын
Great job thanks for the very instructive video
@barrystark38112 ай бұрын
Did you torque the rotor bolt, you said that you were waiting for the torque value.
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Good catch. Yes I did but it was after I recorded the video. I was hoping no would notice.
@lakesidelawns53092 ай бұрын
common problem on redmax i keep the little springs clips and paws on hand ..i broke flywheel with claw puller first time.. been using a flat air chisel on end of the crank shaft since then ..your puller might be better on the crank seals ..but so far i have not had a problem
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
I was going to look for the parts and fix the one I took off of I could find them. Is no wonder they fail with all the compression that motor has.
@lakesidelawns53092 ай бұрын
@@MEGMotors972 i get some parts from parts tree..there a little high but they normally have things in stock
@algagliano55672 ай бұрын
I was just bragging on my echo gt200r now for some reason my air filter is getting gas or oil on it iam using red armor echo2 cycle oil and filter is getting a little red . Any idea what causes this we would definitely appreciate your advice Thanks
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Is it still running okay?
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Typically it is either the carburetor flooding because of the diaphragm or the needle. These engines also tend to blow a little fuel back out of the carb when they are run hard and that can get worse as they get older. If you have a brightly colored oil in the gas you can sometime see it on the filter. If it's just a little and it is running okay I wouldn't worry about it too much.
@algagliano55672 ай бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me it’s not too much fuel on the filter if it gets any worse I will use your answer to my question which I know you hit it 100 percent correct. Thanks again for the information I will be watching for more great videos
@algagliano55672 ай бұрын
I was lucky to have a donor same model a friend gave me I used the clutch also used pull start still a lot of spare parts thanks for your reply we will be watching for more great videos Thanks
@algagliano55672 ай бұрын
I have the same trimmer I bought new in2006 still working though the years I changed clutch carb and drive cable that’s about all in18 years thanks for the video
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
That’s awesome. I really like the Echo line of equipment. It amazes me sometimes when I get these older pieces in the shop, how tight and smooth the engines still feel.
@ronalddumey94512 ай бұрын
Wow! I remember putting a crank in a Honda Super 90 (1965?). Got I back together without the tools you have, with a few extra parts left over. It actually ran! Couldn’t do it today. Great video explanation.
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
I tore my 1971 Yamaha 175 down a few times back in the day with almost no tools. Back then I had to fix it if I wanted to ride it and nothing was going to stop me from riding, lol. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
@williamclements2732 ай бұрын
I never saw you prime the engine before pulling the start 25 times. Might have helped.
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Which start attempt? In most of them I think I said I could smell gas so a prime didn’t make sense although I did eventually try a prime in every attempt. With the coil being bad I don’t think it would have helped.
@Dorado19972 ай бұрын
Wow, that was some good trouble shooting there. Thanks for the video.
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Thanks, that was a tough one for sure.
@ronalddumey94512 ай бұрын
I have a Homelite chainsaw that for love or money won’t start. Has fire. Has compression. 2 different carbs. Gave up. So now I’m going to pull it back out to check the coil. Thanks Mike
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Good luck with it. Let me know if you get it figured out.
@ss454722 ай бұрын
Where can you buy a rebuild gasket kit
@MEGMotors9722 ай бұрын
Amazon and eBay have both the complete carb rebuild kits or just the metering diaphragms depending on which way you want to go. I typically buy the diaphragms in bulk to keep costs down.
@loktom40683 ай бұрын
Another shoulder buster.
@ronalddumey94513 ай бұрын
Mantis tillers have the same kind of manifold block that your string trimmer has where the bolts are captured in the block and they can move around. I think Mantis tillers are made by Echo. I went back to watch this again because I’m trying to get a Ryobi trimmer running that has the same type carb. Nice video. Going to try again, thanks.
@philcremer47093 ай бұрын
You completely walked me through what I blindly had to do 9 years ago <shudder>. I'm having another fist-fight with the GT200R. Thank you for your guidance!!!
@MEGMotors9723 ай бұрын
So happy I could help and good luck with your repair, I'm sure you'll get it fixed :-)
@zyplex13 ай бұрын
great vid, i found those carbs come from factory running lean. the idle jet , i resize it to next bigger size.
@MEGMotors9723 ай бұрын
Thanks. I seem to see that a lot across a lot of different types of equipment. It's like they come from the factory just barely rich enough to run so anything that causes them to lean out, even just a little bit, becomes a problem.
@ronalddumey94513 ай бұрын
Nice video Mike. I have that same blower hanging down in my basement for at least 20 years. I think it’s time for the trash. I hate to give up on a project though.
@MEGMotors9723 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. It actually works pretty good so I’m glad I was able to get it fixed. The pull starter issues made mine a bit difficult but if it had just needed the carb and fuel line work it wouldn’t have been too bad. Don’t give up, save it from the landfill :-)
@dfields95113 ай бұрын
I have the same one, its basically a troybilt. its on its 7th season and still going strong. only had to replace throttle cable a few years ago and bump knob retainer twice. I always use ethanol free fuel mixed with full synthetic 2 cycle oil and in off season store without gas.
@MEGMotors9723 ай бұрын
I believe your fuel choices are why it is still working. Good job on that! I also only use non-ethanol fuel in anything I have with a carburetor.
@brethaley528819 күн бұрын
How much did you sell the weedeater for?
@williamdavenport64813 ай бұрын
Thanks helped me out alot...I thought they were hard to do but nope not at all😊
@MEGMotors9723 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@ronalddumey94513 ай бұрын
Time to get mine working now. Thanks
@philliphall51983 ай бұрын
It’s the same as the craftsman B2000 blower and easy to fix if cly is ok😊
@MEGMotors9723 ай бұрын
I've seen a few cases where equipment from different sellers looks to be the exact same piece.
@charlesgrafton22424 ай бұрын
I like your methods. great info thanks from NJ
@MEGMotors9724 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you like the videos!
@ronalddumey94514 ай бұрын
Nice tip on the grease on the lever spring. I seem to always have a problem getting it on without multiple tries. Thanks
@MEGMotors9724 ай бұрын
Thanks, I’ve had a spring go flying a time or two myself.