Thank you for sharing this simple fix. I ordered it as soon as I saw your video. I think mine may have failed due to used the 50:1 gas from Lowes. Hope I'm wrong
Good luck with your project! As a follow-up to this project I should let you know that the cheap new fuel lines that came with this carburetor were cracked and leaking when I went to use the trimmer this spring. I had to put new fuel lines in on it. Other than that, the new carb is still working fine.
Before buying a carburetor, I would first check to see if the spark arrestor is clogged. A classic sign of miss mixed gas, it will idle but when throttle up it will overload and bog down. if that's what's happening, remove the case. On the muffler, you'll see a plate screwed down remove the plate then clean the wire screen with a torch to burn the carbon off, wire brush and reinstall. If that doesn't fix the issue on to fuel problems.
this all can be avoided by simply running real gas and quality oil mix like stihl. I got motors from the 80's on up to couple years ago and have never rebuilt any of them. i don't winterize any of them except my saw(just run the tank dry and put up) all the others I just put them away and crank the next year. I know i'm not alone but good information on the swap.
The trimmer is still in service just about one year since posting this video. This Spring I ended up replacing the fuel lines, as the ones that came in the kit deteriorated over the winter. I still feel like I need to open up the high speed jet on that carburetor, but so far I haven't bothered to do it. There's a metal plug that you have to drill out in order to gain access to the adjustment screw. Not a priority right now, I guess.
your fat hands are covering the inside gasket placement????????/ I have early alzheimers and forgot how I took it apart, this is the 3rd you tube video with out showing that part??????????xxxxzzzzzvvvv there are holes in the gasket that align with what??????????????
@@Tony-hx2fj The replacement carburetor is already assembled, so that can't be the issue. You're talking about the gaskets between the carb and the engine, and the carb and the air cleaner, is that right? I'd say just make sure all the holes line up, and you'll be fine. I did this job so long ago, I can't remember all the specifics....
@@Buckwsr thank you, but there are plenty of holes that line up with nothing, 2 big holes for screw are the only ones that make any sense. bigger gasket closer to engine, or air cleaner??
@@Tony-hx2fj I can't really help you sight unseen. Use the old gaskets as a guide to determine where to install the new gaskets. That's my only remaining advice.
Very well executed tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this helpful video
You're doing the right thing. Good job.
Great video. thank you
Thank you for this video
Good video. Gas tank grommet was a little challenging, but the rest was easy. Thank you.
Good job doing it yourself!
Thank you for sharing this simple fix. I ordered it as soon as I saw your video. I think mine may have failed due to used the 50:1 gas from Lowes. Hope I'm wrong
Good luck with your project! As a follow-up to this project I should let you know that the cheap new fuel lines that came with this carburetor were cracked and leaking when I went to use the trimmer this spring. I had to put new fuel lines in on it. Other than that, the new carb is still working fine.
Before buying a carburetor, I would first check to see if the spark arrestor is clogged. A classic sign of miss mixed gas, it will idle but when throttle up it will overload and bog down. if that's what's happening, remove the case. On the muffler, you'll see a plate screwed down remove the plate then clean the wire screen with a torch to burn the carbon off, wire brush and reinstall. If that doesn't fix the issue on to fuel problems.
will this carburetor work on a echo 30 ?
You can always do it in 15 minutes using fast forward.
this all can be avoided by simply running real gas and quality oil mix like stihl. I got motors from the 80's on up to couple years ago and have never rebuilt any of them. i don't winterize any of them except my saw(just run the tank dry and put up) all the others I just put them away and crank the next year. I know i'm not alone but good information on the swap.
Wow! the throttle cable just mysteriously cam off!
Yes, that was the part that I needed to see most.
HEY WSR !!!!........I GOT MY HASH PIPE!!!!
Is that Buckwsr of Issac Air Freight fame?
1977 Fun in the son, Let's Trade Your Salvation, classic Isaac Air Freight !!!
Great video but sounds like it’s not running very well and seemed hard to start
The trimmer is still in service just about one year since posting this video. This Spring I ended up replacing the fuel lines, as the ones that came in the kit deteriorated over the winter. I still feel like I need to open up the high speed jet on that carburetor, but so far I haven't bothered to do it. There's a metal plug that you have to drill out in order to gain access to the adjustment screw. Not a priority right now, I guess.
sounded purty ragged ,but I got what I come here for ,thanks..........................js*
your fat hands are covering the inside gasket placement????????/ I have early alzheimers and forgot how I took it apart, this is the 3rd you tube video with out showing that part??????????xxxxzzzzzvvvv there are holes in the gasket that align with what??????????????
Oh sure, leave my video till third, and then call my hands "fat"....
@@Buckwsr seriously, yours came up 3rd from top. but does it matter how the gaskets go on carb. ?
@@Tony-hx2fj The replacement carburetor is already assembled, so that can't be the issue. You're talking about the gaskets between the carb and the engine, and the carb and the air cleaner, is that right? I'd say just make sure all the holes line up, and you'll be fine. I did this job so long ago, I can't remember all the specifics....
@@Buckwsr thank you, but there are plenty of holes that line up with nothing, 2 big holes for screw are the only ones that make any sense. bigger gasket closer to engine, or air cleaner??
@@Tony-hx2fj I can't really help you sight unseen. Use the old gaskets as a guide to determine where to install the new gaskets. That's my only remaining advice.