T, I discovered something on my own today and thought about you immediately. Of all the RUclips channels I watch (dozens), yours has shown the tiny movement of the exhaust valve as it is opened by a cam lobe for compression release more often than any other channel. It’s a difficult thing to show and see on camera. I’m currently working on a B&S flathead engine that threw its intake valve seat. As I was removing both valves and springs and rotating the crank I realized I was seeing the exhaust tappet move a smaller distance and then a larger distance. I knew what that was immediately. I rotated the crank several times with a finger on the end of the tappet and it was then very easy to feel and see when the release was activated. I then did it some more times and discovered that the release is activated approximately 360 degrees from the regular valve opening. For a relative newbie to the workings of an engine this was really neat and a revelation. 😁🔧👍 If you happen to be doing a valve job on a flathead sometime this might be another way to show viewers how this works.
It's nice seeing the bucket engine that still runs, and the bolts didn't come loose and hit the flywheel, causing a crack in the block. Good tips t bone on that no start issue
Fantastic job all the way around and your work methods demonstrate consistently excellence. It's my hope that small engine mechanics will emulate your work methods, Because they are truly exceptional. 👍👍👍
Hey T-bone, my thought was it's most likely the rubber tip on the anti-backfire solenoid. In that style solenoid, the rubber tip comes loose. Then gets stuck in the up position. Restricting the fuel flow. The solenoid, without this rubber tip feature, is a much better design. Better yet, take some side cutters & clip the pin. Bypassing the solenoid all together.
Forgive me for saying but I was taught that an engine needs 4 things to run…fuel, spark, compression, and also timing. If you have a sheared key, a broken timing gear, or bad cam it ain’t gonna start. Just my 2 cents worth. You’ve probably forgotten more than I’ll ever know. Love watching your videos. It’s like sitting there watching and listening to my uncle work on small engines.
I don’t think you’re wrong, however I was taught that in the diagnostic end of the categories of fuel spark compression each has its own subdivision of specifics. Like for instance timing is actually related to all three categories as it can affect each system differently. So it’s more of a fundamental starting point than an absolute 👍🏻
5 things - FACTS - Fuel, Air, Compression, Timing, Spark!!! Whenever I’m diagnosing I keep those at the forefront of my mind so I cover all the bases. Yes, JD, some can be sub-categories or ancillary, like exhaust is ancillary to Air/intake. Lack of either will cause one condition. I’m just saying keeping FACTS in mind all the time will avoid missing critical details which are easy to forget or overlook.
If I had to guess what was in the carb was a very small piece of the rotten fuel line. Really enjoy your videos T-Bone. I learn so much on small engines.
Also take a bread wrap tie, strip, bend the end 90º leave just a short part past the bend 1/8 - 1/4 inch. Stick wire in the tiny jet holes which are visible inside the throat near the throttle plate, move throttle plate as necessary to access the holes. Older carburetor, remove adjustment screws, taking note of where they were set AND jab wire through the holes from that side, & spray out with carburetor cleaner. I have seen cases where just cleaning out the adjustment screw holes got the engine running again.
And that gasket behind the plastic plate is was came off my mustang xp, now question where to find it to order a new one, and question #2 is, is it really needed or can I smack this new carb in.. 8:06
W ell done TBone. Thanks. Great video and teaching approach. Is there a Husqvarna thread? My yth24v briggs 44R877 starts up runs awhile and then Peter's out. Air filter, check. Fuel, check. Spark, definitely. It slows and then revs, then dies. Hmm. If there's a thread with others experiencing that and problem solved, I'd listen. In the meantime, I'll take apart and clean the carb.
I never use starter fluid, too hot for small engines in my opinion. I always use a flammable brake cleaner to start engines and even to clean carburetors. It works great and drys very fast. Thanks for watching and commenting
I managed to get an engine that was turning over but not starting to start using quick start fluid and it ran for about a minute or two, I shut it down and tried again a short time later and it started using the quick start. Since that I've had no luck, what could I be missing?
I want to THANK YOU! AT 16. I got a 79' Z28 with an engine that had been swapped for a "corvette" (blah blah - I just wanted wheels.. It had been abused before it discovered my lead foot.. Rebuilt that engine after a cracked head on day 2... Long and short.. For every hour I drove it, I worked on it for a legit 3 hours.. Bloody knuckles and curse words that hurt so bad, they could be unrecognizable.. I've full built and short block swapped (and everything inbetween).. I never did a transmission repair, but lord knows all these decades later, with Suncoast rebuilds of Dodge Trashmissions on my 06 fully built midlife crisis.. ONE THING.. I KNOW and APPRECIATE!!!! Trial and error sucks... 51 now.. I go to RUclips on father's day to fix his mower and troubleshoot.. GOT IT.. Sparks alive and sow is the mower.. 2 acres of hot texas h3ll (hopefully before he wakes up), and all is good! He's a combat vet from nam 68'.. Taught me about mechanics and all of the above when I didn't know jack.. Being able to fix this Husqvarna 48 w/ same engine, and help him do what is now very hard for him to do is just awesome! I truly thank you for this video.. HOPE not to need your help again, but I am fully subbing up, liking, and I'm sure (imagine that - he has a bunch of relics he'd love to push.. (No chainsaws for him.. But, I need to fix his STIHL.. ;). Happy Father's day to you! Blood or by way of mentoring.. Done both!
I have 2006 troy bilt super bronco some one gave me it has a Kohler 19 HP 597cc twin cam model number 13Ax60Tg766 it missing filter boxs and cover and the plastic engine cover and bolts and nuts I look and l can't find none can you help me thank you
Yes, I have a used engine cover, air cleaner back and front piece. Where are you located? You can email me at Raleytrans@gmail.com. We get a ton of emails, if I don't respond email me again. It's best during our normal business hours, you can find that on Google.
I need help also....my mower engine just spins but won't start...i tried your steps and it still didn't fire up...i have spark. and gas goin to the carb....what can it be that it's just spinning
First, did you give it a shot of flameable brake cleaner or carb spray into the carb?? Did it run and die? We will take this one step at a time. Please understand if I'm slow to respond due to the amount of questions coming in.
@@RaleysSmallEngines ok when im free i will try the compression and look at the flywheel key...do you have videos on how to do the compression? And how to take off the wheel? I have all the tools to do this work....its a Briggs & stratton model #283707 type 0217-01
@@RaleysSmallEngines T, I’m really impressed and pleased with your willingness to work through the diagnostic process with someone in the comments section of your videos. I think this really shows your character. Well done! 👍
I'm glad you check simple things first because I'm simple-minded! I always like your videos. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
A fast, simple fix. Another informative video. Thank you sir. 😊
Thanks for watching!
T, I discovered something on my own today and thought about you immediately. Of all the RUclips channels I watch (dozens), yours has shown the tiny movement of the exhaust valve as it is opened by a cam lobe for compression release more often than any other channel.
It’s a difficult thing to show and see on camera.
I’m currently working on a B&S flathead engine that threw its intake valve seat. As I was removing both valves and springs and rotating the crank I realized I was seeing the exhaust tappet move a smaller distance and then a larger distance. I knew what that was immediately. I rotated the crank several times with a finger on the end of the tappet and it was then very easy to feel and see when the release was activated. I then did it some more times and discovered that the release is activated approximately 360 degrees from the regular valve opening.
For a relative newbie to the workings of an engine this was really neat and a revelation. 😁🔧👍
If you happen to be doing a valve job on a flathead sometime this might be another way to show viewers how this works.
Another fast fix! Thanks for sharing all of your repair videos.
Thanks for watching!
T Bone is the real deal. Glad that I found this channel.
Thanks for your support!
I've got a Kohler Courage on my Cub cadet mower too, It runs really good after 15 yrs, thanks for the tips
Good to hear
Great tips for troubleshooting this issue, very detailed and informative. Thank you Mr. T Bone
Glad to help. Thanks for watching and commenting
Thanks for all the help T Bone i have actually used many of your methods. Never hurts to get a little help from them. Thanks again
Awesome! Glad you like our videos my friend.
Excellent to the point troubleshooting as always T bone.
Thanks 👍
Excellent step by step.
It's nice seeing the bucket engine that still runs, and the bolts didn't come loose and hit the flywheel, causing a crack in the block. Good tips t bone on that no start issue
With your video, I was able to fix my mower with little experience with this kind of issue. Thank you for making this.
Great job my friend. Glad it helped you.
TBone does it again! Another Courage lives👏🏾
HI GUYS AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
Our pleasure!
Fantastic job all the way around and your work methods demonstrate consistently excellence. It's my hope that small engine mechanics will emulate your work methods, Because they are truly exceptional. 👍👍👍
That was simple! Great vid!
Appreciate it!
i like all of your videos
Thanks my friend.
Dude I love the comments on dropping stuff. Thats the same things I say every time!!! 😂
Hey T-bone, my thought was it's most likely the rubber tip on the anti-backfire solenoid. In that style solenoid, the rubber tip comes loose. Then gets stuck in the up position. Restricting the fuel flow. The solenoid, without this rubber tip feature, is a much better design. Better yet, take some side cutters & clip the pin. Bypassing the solenoid all together.
You are correct, I've seen that many times.
Forgive me for saying but I was taught that an engine needs 4 things to run…fuel, spark, compression, and also timing. If you have a sheared key, a broken timing gear, or bad cam it ain’t gonna start. Just my 2 cents worth. You’ve probably forgotten more than I’ll ever know. Love watching your videos. It’s like sitting there watching and listening to my uncle work on small engines.
I don’t think you’re wrong, however I was taught that in the diagnostic end of the categories of fuel spark compression each has its own subdivision of specifics. Like for instance timing is actually related to all three categories as it can affect each system differently. So it’s more of a fundamental starting point than an absolute 👍🏻
5 things - FACTS - Fuel, Air, Compression, Timing, Spark!!!
Whenever I’m diagnosing I keep those at the forefront of my mind so I cover all the bases.
Yes, JD, some can be sub-categories or ancillary, like exhaust is ancillary to Air/intake. Lack of either will cause one condition.
I’m just saying keeping FACTS in mind all the time will avoid missing critical details which are easy to forget or overlook.
Awesome video. Mine is doing the same thing. I will try this tomorrow!!! Thank you T-bone!!!!!
You're welcome, hope it helps you
If I had to guess what was in the carb was a very small piece of the rotten fuel line. Really enjoy your videos T-Bone. I learn so much on small engines.
Great point! Thanks for watching.
Easy fix but with experience it was very easy.
You are great teacher!!
Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to comment
Great job my friend sorry I have not been around much
Thank you
Thanks
First time I see his videos and boommm. 💣 I must follow this MAN💪🏻. Keep it up man. Keep helping people. Wish u good health!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment my friend
Nice fix T-Bone and good video brother. 👍
Hey Mrs T-Bone 👋
Thanks 👍
Yes sir
👍👍👍.Thanks T-Bone
You're welcome
nice video.
Enjoyed the video thank you great info
Also take a bread wrap tie, strip, bend the end 90º leave just a short part past the bend 1/8 - 1/4 inch. Stick wire in the tiny jet holes which are visible inside the throat near the throttle plate, move throttle plate as necessary to access the holes. Older carburetor, remove adjustment screws, taking note of where they were set AND jab wire through the holes from that side, & spray out with carburetor cleaner. I have seen cases where just cleaning out the adjustment screw holes got the engine running again.
like the way you explain how do thing
Thank you
Thanks, T-bone.
You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment my friend.
Customer should be very happy.
I’m wondering if a small piece of that deteriorated fuel line broke off during the carb change and got into the system.
Very possible
@@RaleysSmallEngines Am I hired?
@The-Armed-Pacifist 😆
the needle sometimes gets stuck in shut position . tapping on side of carb will sometimes jar it free .
Toooooooo easy 👍🏻
Heck Yeah lol
And that gasket behind the plastic plate is was came off my mustang xp, now question where to find it to order a new one, and question #2 is, is it really needed or can I smack this new carb in.. 8:06
W ell done TBone. Thanks. Great video and teaching approach. Is there a Husqvarna thread? My yth24v briggs 44R877 starts up runs awhile and then Peter's out. Air filter, check. Fuel, check. Spark, definitely. It slows and then revs, then dies. Hmm. If there's a thread with others experiencing that and problem solved, I'd listen. In the meantime, I'll take apart and clean the carb.
T-Bone, how do you start it without engaging the safety switches like on the seat etc?
Most machines can be started by simply setting the parking brake. Then you don't need to be in the seat to start it.
T-bone I have a kohler command 16hp on a Lt160 Jd what's your opinion on this engine. Thanks enjoy your videos.
The command engine is a good Kohler engine. The Kohler Courage is a boat anchor ⚓️
@@RaleysSmallEngines Thanks
What was it that you sprayed into the carb in the beginning to get it to temporarily start? Carb cleaner or starter fluid?
Brake cleaner
@@RaleysSmallEngines Thanks! Could I spray starter fluid in there or is that not good?
You can but in my opinion it's too harsh. That's why I use brake cleaner or carburetor cleaner. ( make sure it's the flammable kind)
@@RaleysSmallEngines Thank You!
You got a new subscriber Tbone
Were you using starter fluid at first and then carburetor cleaner?
I never use starter fluid, too hot for small engines in my opinion. I always use a flammable brake cleaner to start engines and even to clean carburetors. It works great and drys very fast. Thanks for watching and commenting
But what if it isn’t a fuel issue 😅 what’s the next trial?
I managed to get an engine that was turning over but not starting to start using quick start fluid and it ran for about a minute or two, I shut it down and tried again a short time later and it started using the quick start. Since that I've had no luck, what could I be missing?
Enjoy ur step by step directions on eliminating on thing to the next. Just a easy way hunting down the problem
I want to THANK YOU! AT 16. I got a 79' Z28 with an engine that had been swapped for a "corvette" (blah blah - I just wanted wheels.. It had been abused before it discovered my lead foot.. Rebuilt that engine after a cracked head on day 2... Long and short.. For every hour I drove it, I worked on it for a legit 3 hours.. Bloody knuckles and curse words that hurt so bad, they could be unrecognizable.. I've full built and short block swapped (and everything inbetween).. I never did a transmission repair, but lord knows all these decades later, with Suncoast rebuilds of Dodge Trashmissions on my 06 fully built midlife crisis.. ONE THING.. I KNOW and APPRECIATE!!!! Trial and error sucks... 51 now.. I go to RUclips on father's day to fix his mower and troubleshoot.. GOT IT.. Sparks alive and sow is the mower.. 2 acres of hot texas h3ll (hopefully before he wakes up), and all is good! He's a combat vet from nam 68'.. Taught me about mechanics and all of the above when I didn't know jack.. Being able to fix this Husqvarna 48 w/ same engine, and help him do what is now very hard for him to do is just awesome! I truly thank you for this video.. HOPE not to need your help again, but I am fully subbing up, liking, and I'm sure (imagine that - he has a bunch of relics he'd love to push.. (No chainsaws for him.. But, I need to fix his STIHL.. ;). Happy Father's day to you! Blood or by way of mentoring.. Done both!
So I have the same motor but it’s surging and the governor arm coming out of the block is moving back and fourth I am at a loss
I have 2006 troy bilt super bronco some one gave me it has a Kohler 19 HP 597cc twin cam model number 13Ax60Tg766 it missing filter boxs and cover and the plastic engine cover and bolts and nuts I look and l can't find none can you help me thank you
Yes, I have a used engine cover, air cleaner back and front piece. Where are you located? You can email me at Raleytrans@gmail.com. We get a ton of emails, if I don't respond email me again. It's best during our normal business hours, you can find that on Google.
@@RaleysSmallEngines I live and Tool Texas by cedar Creek lake
@@RaleysSmallEngines How much for the parts I get paid Friday
I need help also....my mower engine just spins but won't start...i tried your steps and it still didn't fire up...i have spark. and gas goin to the carb....what can it be that it's just spinning
First, did you give it a shot of flameable brake cleaner or carb spray into the carb?? Did it run and die? We will take this one step at a time. Please understand if I'm slow to respond due to the amount of questions coming in.
I sprayed the carb exactly like you did ..and it did not start and die@@RaleysSmallEngines
You have blue spark? If so it's time to check compression and flywheel key.
@@RaleysSmallEngines ok when im free i will try the compression and look at the flywheel key...do you have videos on how to do the compression? And how to take off the wheel? I have all the tools to do this work....its a Briggs & stratton model #283707 type 0217-01
@@RaleysSmallEngines
T, I’m really impressed and pleased with your willingness to work through the diagnostic process with someone in the comments section of your videos. I think this really shows your character. Well done! 👍
Simple things first. If only everyone practiced that.
Dr. T Bone, the small engine surgeon.
I made a living doing what you do. Kiss is one of my favorite bands. Kiss comes in for keep it simple, stupid.
Mikel
@@Look_What_You_Did call as you see it from your perch
Woo-hoo T-Bone strikes again.
T Bone is the best
How can I fix a Husqvarna that is stuck on high compression
Check your compression release. I have a video on that, not sure which ones, but there a couple. I think the cam replacement video covers that issue.
Not another kohler courage no start issue kholer courage the engine with the flying v ohv cover 😮😮
LOL Yep. Too funny, flying V
@@RaleysSmallEngines Flying right to the dump !! Courage engines suck !
@@steamboatwillie935 🤣 yep
The 17HP Courage on my Bronco has been great. Change the oil 2X a year, regular filter changes, no problems thus far.@@steamboatwillie935
Hello
Can I ask you for help somewhere
René
Danmark🇩🇰
HAHAHAHA. With you mic on that final start up it sounded like it was running on alcohol with a big lumpy stick
😂😄
Single cylinder
New Kohler engines are assembled in America, not made. Kohler is 49% Chinese owned, 51% Kohler. Using a lot of Chinese parts. Won't buy one now.
I do simple good , simple been good to me ⚾🥇🥹