Carb adjustment tool

[DaveTN]

Speaking of the EPA and "Fuel Police", the State Fuel spies go around to the farmer's livestock sales now and then and set up roadblocks and check diesel trucks to make sure they are not running "Farm Diesel" which is a pinkish/ redish looking fuel. If they find red fuel in your tank you get busted...big fines! Also the EPA will stop by and check small gas engine repair facilities as well, wanting to know where the waste oil is going, environmenal issues, drainage and god knows what else! So, it is no surprise that they are monitoring small shops for "illegal tool sales and adjustments". Very same thing they do with diesel repair shops and diesel fuel injection pump shops. If they catch a diesel shop turning up a pump for more power there is a big fine, as well as the owner who has one turned up. The more the population grows and the more complex society gets, the more rules and regulations and enforcements. I'm glad I don't have to live under the Sub-Divison Police...monitoring parking, who stays overnight and for how long, what kind of fence you can have, no tool shed on the outside of the house and so on with nauseating forced compliance! The EPA and TVA around here are getting more and more involved with farmers and home owners who have lake / river / stream access on their property. Soon I won't be able to let a cow walk to the creek and drink. Heard that farmers will have to build a diversion system to funnel water to a trough or tank and let them drink, keep them fenced off from even being too close to the creek / lake etc. That's gov't at work for you...or should I say "at work ON you!"

 

[motoman]

Il Eng, Thanks for the info.


If you have never lived in an urban area you probably have always had the benefit of nature's air purifying system. But, please know pollution is scary. So, as in everything, it is possible that the EPA oversteps, but has sure cleaned up LA and places like it.

 

[possum]

Im still looking at a nail and trying to figure out how grinding down one side will make a D shaped socket.

 

[SolutionGuy]

"Where can I buy the "D" shaped screwdriver to adjust the carb on a new weed wacker? None of my local shops stock/offer them."

Solution: Remove both (hi & lo) carb adjustment 'needles' with any small hollow tube that will snuggly fit over the heads. Avoid damaging the needles or threads during by always holding the needles with your hands, not a device. Using a metal file, file the D-heads of the needles until flat, thus removing the D-shape. At a slow speed, carefully cut a thin slot into the flat heads of the needles using a thin ceramic or diamond Dremel cutting wheel (the cutting wheels are available at Lowe's, etc). If you don't own a Dremel tool don't fret, the cutting wheels work fine in a variable-speed drill. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully screw both adjustment needles clockwise until they tighten. Back both needles out 1-3/4 to 2 turns and start the unit using the choke. Let it run a bit to warm up, then make your adjustments.

 

[motoman]

Make one easily per 3rd statement , page 1, this thread. diy

 

[jekjr]

Somebody built one out of copper tubing. Just tap a piece down over the D shaped screw. Then bend a handle on it.....

Forget where I saw the picture of it. Supposedly it worked great.

 

[Carscw]

Somebody built one out of copper tubing. Just tap a piece down over the D shaped screw. Then bend a handle on it..... Forget where I saw the picture of it. Supposedly it worked great.

It was on here last year. I made one after I read the post. It works good but does not last forever.

 

[jakewells]

Where can I buy the "D" shaped screwdriver to adjust the carb on a new weed wacker? None of my local shops stock/offer them

Here you go my friend but dont tell anyone you have them i bought two sets about 4 years ago very handy 4 Carb Adjusting Tools for Poulan Husqvarna Craftsman Walbro Zama Weedeater | eBay