Hey, I know I’m late to this thread; but just wanted to thank you for making this video. I picked up a non-working one of these for $15 a couple of weeks ago (a little different model than yours, but very similar), watched your video, verified that I had no spark even though the plug looked good. I ordered the ignition part to try it out, and after replacement, it started right up. I’m super stoked!! This is my first gas blower (I’ve been a corded dinosaur up until now, lol! Thanks again!!!
I have a leaf blower that is very similar to this one and it began having similar problems last summer. I decided to purchase a 40v electric blower but found it to be incomparable the Ryobi. Nothing beats good ole’ gas! So I replaced the carburetor and spark plug on the leaf blower but no visible improvement were evident. The ignition module is the next logical part to replace. Thanks for sharing this knowledge and posting!
Excellent video !! I have the same problem with no spark.. was not looking forward to the tear down but seeing your vid has convinced me to do it.. Nice step by step. And I also agree that this Ryobi model is a winner.. Have mine for years also.. Never failed and easy 100% start. thanks !!
I've had this model for over 10 years. Only been in the shop once. Always started up until recently. I've bought a new Ryobi blower but would like to fix this ne to keep as a backup. And your right, Ryobi Rocks. I also have the 2 cycle 30cc brush cutter (BC30) that I use with the trimmer head and it has lasted 14 years. Thanks for the videos, they may help me fix my blower.
Thank you for your service! I have the same machine. Compression is ok. I am seeing spark but it looks weak. I have a coil on order. Thanks for the video. It'll make replacing it easier.
I wish I could help more. I usually just search through the manuals from the specific maker website. Then I just cross reference the part number with other sites to try to find the best price. Sometimes it’s difficult to find
Another great video!! Congrats on fixing it. Wish me luck with bringing up the compression. My spark is good enough to light up the room. Thanks for your help.
Just a word of advice. This old tony on RUclips showed that sometimes cheaper compression test kits don’t give accurate results. Maybe rent one from an auto parts store (if they will right now) to get a second opinion
I don't know how you can possibly like that old thing compared to the new one.I actually bought the new one and it was very impressive. I took it back there because I wanted the Ryobi backpack blower
Well I can only say you're lucky, I bought the four cycle version of this one and after replacing the carburetor, timing belt and spark plug plus taking it apart and putting it back together, I finally put it aside for a later time,if I would've known what a POS these were I would've never bought it to begin with.
@@EverydayJourney well I bought this one used unaware of all the potential issues, just figured it was something simple to get it running again, didn't know it was an OHC design with a timing belt,parked it out of the way for awhile and maybe revisit it later, I've taken it apart and put it back together enough times that I could probably do it in my sleep by now 🙂
Hi I have the same problem but can't seem to find an ignition coil on the Web 😔 mine is RBV26B model is there other types of coil would fit this model?
Hi, i did everything you said, question. Well first mine did not start up, if my magnet is say 2 business cards away. Will it still start, at least try to? And if its not the coil, what is the next electrical spot to check ? Im getting no spark on my tester. Plug and coil are new. What now?
How far away is something that would need to be looked up. Normally a business card works. Another thing to check is your switch that makes it stop. When you push it, it grounds and causes no spark. Broken switch might ground all the time
great video, but tell me, how many turns, lock to lock on the lean/rich needle valves. How many turns should I turn from all in before adjusting...I set them both at 3 turns, but can't get it to fire. Thanks,
Sorry, I had a RYOBI weed trimmer that I sacrificed for it. I don’t have a link for you. Ereplacementparts dot com is where I’ve gone before for parts though
It's smart to use Premium gasoline in small engines. Unlike an automobile it will probably cost only a few dollars a year more. If you bought the Ryobi BP42, return it and get a new one next season. They die after a year or so. Ryobi hillbillies will guide you through all the things that could be wrong. That process requires buying part they suggest, waiting for part, installing new part, calling Ryobi when that didn't fix the problem. I went through this 4 step/week long process-At least 5 times: Air filter(1 week), fuel filter(1 week), carb cleaned, carb replaced with a new one, new fuel and air lines installed, new plug. Over 12 hours and ~$100 into this and I give up. Ryobi sucks. Their hillbilly helpers are in the business of getting you to buy all these solutions!! They don't get paid to actually help you with your problem. If the Chinese blew leaves, they'd make a better leafblower. They don't-Ryobi BP42 is a planned obsolescence product. This piece of crap is actually a terrific leaf blower when it works. Show me a homeowner who was able to fix their BP42 and I'll blow your leaves for a season. Also...when you're on the phone with them and they ask you for the serial number on your blower, you'll see that the serial number is sleazily hid by an impossible to read microscopic font size. DO NOT PULL THE STICKER OFF TO READ THE NUMBER!! While on the phone with them I pulled it off It voided my warranty. VERY SLEAZY COMPANY!!
Thanks for posting this video. My part came in today. Put her all back together. Thanks to you. Runs like a dream. Thanks again.
Hey, I know I’m late to this thread; but just wanted to thank you for making this video.
I picked up a non-working one of these for $15 a couple of weeks ago (a little different model than yours, but very similar), watched your video, verified that I had no spark even though the plug looked good.
I ordered the ignition part to try it out, and after replacement, it started right up.
I’m super stoked!! This is my first gas blower (I’ve been a corded dinosaur up until now, lol!
Thanks again!!!
That’s awesome. Glad to see that you got yours working. Great price too
Thanks for the very clear and concise video. My Ryobi runs as good as new.
I have a leaf blower that is very similar to this one and it began having similar problems last summer. I decided to purchase a 40v electric blower but found it to be incomparable the Ryobi. Nothing beats good ole’ gas!
So I replaced the carburetor and spark plug on the leaf blower but no visible improvement were evident. The ignition module is the next logical part to replace. Thanks for sharing this knowledge and posting!
Excellent video !! I have the same problem with no spark.. was not looking forward to the tear down but seeing your vid has convinced me to do it.. Nice step by step. And I also agree that this Ryobi model is a winner.. Have mine for years also.. Never failed and easy 100% start. thanks !!
I recently had my new one go out, pulled this one back out and have been loving it
I've had this model for over 10 years. Only been in the shop once. Always started up until recently. I've bought a new Ryobi blower but would like to fix this ne to keep as a backup. And your right, Ryobi Rocks. I also have the 2 cycle 30cc brush cutter (BC30) that I use with the trimmer head and it has lasted 14 years. Thanks for the videos, they may help me fix my blower.
My newest one recently stopped running ( I think it’s the coil). Forced me to use the old one again. In ways, I like it better
Thank you! I've had mine almost 20 years. Always, until very recently started right up.
Thanks for the excellent video. I knew I wasn't getting any spark even with a new plug, so it was either the ignition coil or the kill switch.
Let me know when you get it running what fixed the problem. Always like to know, especially if it was something I didn’t cover
Thank you for your service! I have the same machine. Compression is ok. I am seeing spark but it looks weak. I have a coil on order. Thanks for the video. It'll make replacing it easier.
Hope that does the trick for you. Thanks for watching
Hi can you send me the link for the part as I can't find it model RBV26B / coil
I wish I could help more. I usually just search through the manuals from the specific maker website. Then I just cross reference the part number with other sites to try to find the best price. Sometimes it’s difficult to find
Awesome job I have the same problem, thanks for this great video, I will let you know how it turns out , thanks again 😀 God Bless you son !!!
Thanks. Good luck on the repair
Another great video!! Congrats on fixing it. Wish me luck with bringing up the compression. My spark is good enough to light up the room. Thanks for your help.
Just a word of advice. This old tony on RUclips showed that sometimes cheaper compression test kits don’t give accurate results. Maybe rent one from an auto parts store (if they will right now) to get a second opinion
Totally worked. Was about to throw it out. Thanks bra!!!
Glad to help. Take care
I don't know how you can possibly like that old thing compared to the new one.I actually bought the new one and it was very impressive. I took it back there because I wanted the Ryobi backpack blower
The throttle cable broke on it a few weeks back. I have had to use the new one since. Can’t wait to get the old one fixed. I’ve been missing it
UhBuddy, different folks have different strokes.
You explained very good man tanks
Just hope it helps you out
I got 50 psi unless it was seeping around the spark hole. Trying to find how to head gasket. Really like the blower , had for 10 years or so.
You could try looking at the cylinder with an inspection camera to see if it has groves from the piston
Well I can only say you're lucky, I bought the four cycle version of this one and after replacing the carburetor, timing belt and spark plug plus taking it apart and putting it back together, I finally put it aside for a later time,if I would've known what a POS these were I would've never bought it to begin with.
Never owned a four cycle blower. Used one once and thought it was heavy and if I remember, louder.
@@EverydayJourney well I bought this one used unaware of all the potential issues, just figured it was something simple to get it running again, didn't know it was an OHC design with a timing belt,parked it out of the way for awhile and maybe revisit it later, I've taken it apart and put it back together enough times that I could probably do it in my sleep by now 🙂
Hi I have the same problem but can't seem to find an ignition coil on the Web 😔 mine is RBV26B model is there other types of coil would fit this model?
Hello , anyone can help please , need a photo of how the cable is situated on throttle of the rgbv3100 blower vac mulcher with bag
Hi, i did everything you said, question. Well first mine did not start up, if my magnet is say 2 business cards away. Will it still start, at least try to? And if its not the coil, what is the next electrical spot to check ? Im getting no spark on my tester. Plug and coil are new. What now?
How far away is something that would need to be looked up. Normally a business card works. Another thing to check is your switch that makes it stop. When you push it, it grounds and causes no spark. Broken switch might ground all the time
Hi, 4 years later here... do you have a link for the ignition coil replacement by any chance?
Sorry I don’t. Just search the Internet for a match. At the time, results popped up in many sites
great video, but tell me, how many turns, lock to lock on the lean/rich needle valves. How many turns should I turn from all in before adjusting...I set them both at 3 turns, but can't get it to fire. Thanks,
I honestly don’t know. I always count the number of turns when I take them out and then try to match a new one to that. Then I adjust from there
I got lost, what was the problem? I have a same one that doesn't want to go on.
In the end, it was the ignition coil. It fires the spark plug to ignite the fuel and turn the engine.
So you can put on another coil from some other equipment as long as it will fit in . is that right?
You can try it. Sometimes there are other differences that make it incompatible. Wouldn’t hurt to try it before buying one
Can you post a link to where you got the ignition coil please?
Sorry, I had a RYOBI weed trimmer that I sacrificed for it. I don’t have a link for you. Ereplacementparts dot com is where I’ve gone before for parts though
what did u fixed tho
the ignition coil. it makes the spark plug work
Where did you get the coil?
I have a spare RYOBI trimmer
Hi mate try ebay just but in the make and model no and it will come up cheers
eBay sells many coils. I found one for my Ryobi and cost $24.
Many online parts retailers will have it as well.
What part no.for the coil
Please make video how to replacement piston ring Ryobi leaf blower whit this machine . Thank!
It's smart to use Premium gasoline in small engines. Unlike an automobile it will probably cost only a few dollars a year more. If you bought the Ryobi BP42, return it and get a new one next season. They die after a year or so. Ryobi hillbillies will guide you through all the things that could be wrong. That process requires buying part they suggest, waiting for part, installing new part, calling Ryobi when that didn't fix the problem. I went through this 4 step/week long process-At least 5 times: Air filter(1 week), fuel filter(1 week), carb cleaned, carb replaced with a new one, new fuel and air lines installed, new plug. Over 12 hours and ~$100 into this and I give up. Ryobi sucks. Their hillbilly helpers are in the business of getting you to buy all these solutions!! They don't get paid to actually help you with your problem. If the Chinese blew leaves, they'd make a better leafblower. They don't-Ryobi BP42 is a planned obsolescence product. This piece of crap is actually a terrific leaf blower when it works. Show me a homeowner who was able to fix their BP42 and I'll blow your leaves for a season.
Also...when you're on the phone with them and they ask you for the serial number on your blower, you'll see that the serial number is sleazily hid by an impossible to read microscopic font size. DO NOT PULL THE STICKER OFF TO READ THE NUMBER!! While on the phone with them I pulled it off It voided my warranty. VERY SLEAZY COMPANY!!