Recent content by rutbuster1

This is odd. If it was mine, I'd have to take the time to tear into the engine just to see what happened and why it happened. But that's just me.

Sometimes walking away from being frustrated at a problem for awhile is a good thing. I've done it quite a few times for a day or two. Then when I come back to that problem, your mind has the solution and then things just seem like they fall into place. Problem solved. Weird isn't it?

It's best to use it if you have it. It'll save you a lot of headaches in the future. Your symptoms seem to be that the needle seat isn't sealing gas from going through the carburetor. Using the fuel cutoff will cut off the fuel supply and keep it from flooding. Another thing too. When storing...

Sometimes, it is just that easy. Then on the other hand, sometimes it isn't that easy. Count your blessings. lol

I've never had an issue with HFT torque wrenches. I've got three of em and they're over 15 y/o. Only one got out of spec, the 3/8 torque wrench. But I calibrated it myself quite a few years back and it's still within specs. I've used em on many rods, heads, and other things that I wanted to be...

It'll be fine. No abnormal vibration, nothing grinding or scrubbing, nothing bent, I'd run it.

I tinker with R/C nitro cars running with 20-30% nitro and depending upon how long they sit and not used, the lines will either harden or gel up. I think the oil content whether 9% or 15% is the factor with that.

I've used both my own mix and canned fuel for years and never had a problem. If the canned fuel you got was "TruFuel", that's most likely your problem. I dunno what it is, but that fuel is horrible. There's videos on the tube about it and at first I didn't believe it but I had to try it out for...

This guy, Taryl Fixes All, and Chickanic are all good. Taryl cracks me up..........js

There's nothing wrong with the China clones. I use em all the time and have no issues with them. I mainly us Hipa products. One customer just had to have an OEM carb on his chainsaw. I ordered it, received it, looked it over and what do you know? Where was it made? "Made in China." Practically...

If the spark arrestor isn't clogged, most likely the carburetor just needs adjustment. If the arrestor is clogged you can either clean it or toss it. I toss em. They're not needed. If the carb screws are blocked with a cap, take em out to get to the adjustment screw. You don't have to drill em out.

I got my last push mower for $20 seven years ago. Like you said, a simple fix. All that was wrong with it was too much water in the fuel. I cleaned the carb anyway though. It's still running good though. I'm on the hunt for me another fixer upper now.

That's exactly what I'd do first. Most likely it's the rod. Unless it put a hole in the crankcase. But heck, if it's not to bad, that can be patched up. I've done it before. lol

I know people that have some and love em. https://www.harborfreight.com/55-hp-173cc-ohv-vertical-shaft-gas-engine-epacarb-69731.html

I use it for fence post and around the buildings that are close to the ground. Like you said, good termite repellent. And it doesn't take that much either.