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  • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
    @StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад +5

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  • @nwembly
    @nwembly 2 месяца назад +4

    THIS IS AWESOME! THANK YOU! WTH do these tool companies need to make things so overly unnecessarily complicated; just to turn 1-2 screws! Theres zero reason or need for these crazy types of sockets/drivers. Phillips, flathead, Torx, or Allen would have been just fine! Additionally, it’s OUR tool/machine we bought…they need stop trying to control and prevent us from doing our own work/adjustments…My whole manual just states go to a dealer for the L & H what a joke! Took me a few hours to finally figure out it was a Double-D. I honestly thought the screw heads may have snapped off because I didn’t see any “slots” for screw driver, etc. In 25 years of working cars, woodworking, and IT Engineer I’ve never seen or heard of these types of crazy bits like double D.

  • @jp61616
    @jp61616 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you! I tried several ways to make a tool to adjust these. None worked really. I saw this video, made the slots and adjusted my leaf blower. Worked great! My hat is off to you sir!

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon 8 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so glad to hear that the video helped you out! It's always rewarding to know that my content is making a difference for people like you.

  • @danieledwards8779
    @danieledwards8779 4 года назад +22

    Finally, a remedy, Walked out on a small engine repair shop , I was told they can't sell me that tool but would be glad to make a ticket for it., told him I would not be back ever. Steve, thanks for the great info again as always. Thank God there's great people like yourself out there to help us out with tricks and hacks that tool manufactory are in it for nothing but profit. Keep up the great videos Steve , this one's a life saver, thumbs up brother.

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 3 года назад +11

    Is this the best small engine repair channel? I think it is.

  • @paulboomer7109
    @paulboomer7109 Месяц назад +1

    I ordered a carburetor from the internet none of my specialty tools fit I did what you suggested worked perfect thank you 🤠.

  • @maryb8111
    @maryb8111 3 года назад +6

    I did this and it worked like a charm. Looked for the tool everywhere. I’m a very grateful 56-year-old chick who’s feeling pretty good about things right now. Thank you

  • @terencehawkes3933
    @terencehawkes3933 4 года назад +4

    I was a bit nervous about wrecking things but this worked like a charm! A 1/4 turn on the high speed screw fixed up my Yard Machine Y2550’s inability to run on full throttle. A very big thanks for this viideo.

  • @bradrolling8637
    @bradrolling8637 2 года назад +6

    Good hack! I've been doing this since I learned what the high and low adjustment screws were!
    I know this is 3 years old, but , Steve's still the man

  • @Ballroomblitz255
    @Ballroomblitz255 11 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome in not only letting us know of a great hack to get up and going, but teaching on the various carburetor adjusting bit kits so that we can adjust many carburetors on the market. I have a chainsaw on my bench that needs the "Pacman" bit and i was at a loss on whether i would need to take it in for adjustment or figure out another option. Seeing i am in no hurry i am purchasing a similar kit unsure if i will do the 8 bit or another 14 bit tool kit. If i was in a hurry i could also do the hack you showed. Luckily i finished cutting down a 45 foot and 35 foot tree this week, and parcelled the trunks/limbs into 12 & 18 inch portions. I have a few left to cut however 95% done, so i can wait for the carb adjustment tool set to come in rather than having to take it in for adjustment now. So you have saved this old guy some money, and i'll have the adjustment kit to save me a lot more in the future as well.
    Cheers,
    Blitz out....

  • @CharlesDavidOliver
    @CharlesDavidOliver 3 месяца назад +1

    I was weary at first, but this took me 5 minutes with all the tools you reccomended I already had, and worked perfectly. I was even able to do this holding it in my hands without a vise.

  • @eniklisnihm4565
    @eniklisnihm4565 5 лет назад +1

    My grandfather taught me this trade and he was really good at it!, but Thanks for showing me this trick, I was looking for this to make my carb adjust, just needs 1/8 turn on the low side to not die as soon as I let go of the throttle, and make that FU sound when you pull the throttle. :)

  • @Johnny53kgb-nsa
    @Johnny53kgb-nsa Год назад +5

    Great tip Steve. I've heard of people using a multi tool to make the grove also, and, a guy used an old style Bic ink pen, octagon side's for his carburetor adjustment. Thanks!

  • @JonCavendish
    @JonCavendish Год назад +2

    YOU ARE THE MAN! Fixed my little Troy BILT in 2 min. Thanks!

  • @shaggycanine2298
    @shaggycanine2298 4 года назад +1

    I usually just buy a new carburetor, but the one I have is only a few months old. I found your hack and did it in just a few minutes with a hack saw. Looked at your other video on how to do the adjustment. Now my grass trimmer runs great. Thanks for your videos.

  • @bryanqualls2339
    @bryanqualls2339 3 года назад +1

    You just saved me money. Again! With my tall boy Narragansett Lager, I say cheers to you, Steve! Thanks.

  • @michaelslattery3121
    @michaelslattery3121 4 месяца назад +1

    I did the same thing a few years back. Works great.

  • @kylegordon7047
    @kylegordon7047 2 года назад +2

    Found this video after having trouble keeping my weed eater going. This worked like a charm, you have earned my sub! Thank you sir!

  • @retiredandwingingit
    @retiredandwingingit 9 месяцев назад +2

    Very cool! Found your video because I need to adjust my Ryobi carb. I never would have thought of that hack! I just subscribed.... I like your video style... I want to check out your other videos.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon 9 месяцев назад +2

      Well, I'm glad my video could save you from a carb catastrophe! Don't worry, I've got plenty more hacks up my sleeve. Thanks for subscribing and stay tuned for more epic content!

  • @themicdfiles1865
    @themicdfiles1865 2 года назад +4

    Awesome man! I've used this method before and have been running around town trying to find a spline tool for my Husky 128LD. I just put a new fuel filter and lines on it and now it only idles on half-choke, so I'll go peel that carb out and give this a shot. As always, good info, Steve! If I have a saw or any small engine issue I always go to your videos first. Thanks again, bro!

  • @johnlibonati7807
    @johnlibonati7807 4 года назад +3

    Steve! I just bought the tools through your link. You're such a huge help - it's the least I can do! Never thought I'd work on small engines, but it pays great and it's a heckuva lot more satisfying than selling advertising.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад +3

      Right on John! Thank You...

    • @johnlibonati7807
      @johnlibonati7807 4 года назад +1

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Steve, the tools are great! I've used them on chainsaws, weed trimmers and a blower. Best investment I made in a long time. Thanks again!

  • @rogerbrooks1042
    @rogerbrooks1042 2 года назад +2

    Thank you very much. Worked like a charm. Very easy and quick. Also, you seem like a very nice person and that is refreshing in itself. Thanks.

  • @georgesimpson3113
    @georgesimpson3113 5 лет назад +12

    Yea, I ordered a set years ago. but you can also use a dremel tool if you go your way. You can also use vacuum tubing or heat shrink tubing... insulated crimp on wire connectors, etc.

  • @randlvanhorn9844
    @randlvanhorn9844 5 лет назад +1

    Great video! My Ryobi X430 trimmer was just millimeters away from the trash. Only a couple of years old but suddenly would not run at full throttle. Carb cleaner, fresh gas, etc. didn't help. Unlike the Ryobi carb in your video mine only has a single adjustment screw. I used your hacksaw hack to cut a shallow groove through the housing around the screw and the screw top itself. Then a adjusting with a small screwdriver was easy. And it solved the problem. Now it will idle fine and goes to full throttle without hesitation. Have a Bud Light and celebrate!

  • @barneslawntree4877
    @barneslawntree4877 4 года назад +1

    Bought that tool set! Thanks Steve! Always a joy to watch your channel.

  • @michaelprince814
    @michaelprince814 4 года назад +2

    Mate you are a champion! Just used this method to fix my husqvarana 122c that kept stalling on me under throttle. Thank you so much!

  • @ggeary6881
    @ggeary6881 8 месяцев назад +1

    I used your carb adjustment screw modification and it worked great. Thank you

  • @steveterry4840
    @steveterry4840 4 года назад +1

    Great hack, Steve, love watching your video's. You've helped me sort my carb problem on a McCulloch strimmer and now to adjust those screws. If you were in England I'd happily buy you some beers.

  • @danielesilvaggi
    @danielesilvaggi 3 года назад +1

    Thanks brother I was trying to pull the plugs off and then I figured I couldn't and you've shown me the way lol, alleluia. I will be back to watch more.

  • @timothydolan5587
    @timothydolan5587 Год назад +2

    Great hack Steve, clean and simple. Both thumbs up!

  • @donward1300
    @donward1300 5 лет назад +3

    took me about 4 min to do .saved me a lot of probs.excellent way to do it

  • @tinojimenez5522
    @tinojimenez5522 4 месяца назад +1

    Just did this to my craftsman 25cc 2 stroke leaf blower, worked great.
    Thank you

  • @randallpafford6431
    @randallpafford6431 3 года назад +1

    A simple, yet ingenious idea!!! Thanks!

  • @MrPhilgascoine
    @MrPhilgascoine 2 года назад +1

    Thank you I did the same got the old axe saw out then turn them and it work thanks again from phil England👍👍

  • @glynntimmins6712
    @glynntimmins6712 3 года назад +4

    Worked perfectly. Made the first cut with a junior hacksaw then widened it with a standard 12” hacksaw. Thanks to your video some grass in England got strimmed today. 😊

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад +1

      Awesome! You're Welcome...

    • @yellow4615
      @yellow4615 3 года назад +1

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon hey if i get the screws out can i cut slots in them

  • @clydeleguerrier436
    @clydeleguerrier436 2 года назад +2

    Steve, I really appreciate the vids that you are putting out they are most helpful. Thanks so much,
    And I share all of this info that you provide to all my backyard mech friends. I truly believe in your mantra. If you know something that could help someone else, share it.
    As a side note, I always make it a point to try out the suds that you feature and that are new to me .
    Again, thanks much
    Clyde form Canada

  • @IsleOfFeldspar
    @IsleOfFeldspar 3 года назад +1

    I just got a new DD for a free homelite weed whacker I got and it does idle now but not much else. Now I can get at those screws with the idea from this video.

  • @RobertoGonzalez-rw2qr
    @RobertoGonzalez-rw2qr 4 года назад +1

    I want to say thank you, you save me couple dollars, no special tools need it.😊😊

  • @dereksmith4791
    @dereksmith4791 5 лет назад +3

    WOW! SO damn obvious yet my mind never would've gotten here!!! Haven't got a hack-saw but have enough fine-toothed blades (and sawzall blades, and dremel bits, and die-grinder bits and thin cut-off wheels for angle-grinding) that I'll be using this not only for carb-adjustment H&L's I can't get to but for MANY other things through life now that I'll be seeing it as simply as "make a flat-head slot"!!
    Thanks again, not just for this vid but for the series you've produced it is required-viewing for people trying to learn their way to basic-competency w/ 2-strokes, truly applaud people like you (and billy ray, and reg coates - the 3 of you I hold in the highest esteem for having the best value-per-minute in videos + comprehensive libraries and, nicely enough as cherry-on-top, great personalities & humbleness that isn't false-humility or anythign - can't help but wonder if that's just the canadian-vibe, have always found I loved canadians in real life, maybe I need to migrate LOL)
    And again I'm so sorry for your loss, I hope you're coping as well as possible and remembering the good times!!!!

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much buddy...

    • @johnjacob6774
      @johnjacob6774 4 года назад

      i was afraid to try it thinking if you cut into the aluminum it would have caused a leak. Glad to see it doesnt.

  • @1989Falkor
    @1989Falkor 4 года назад

    Thanks for the Poulan hack. I did not want to spend money on tools for a cheap saw. I got my saw running great again!

  • @arthurkinderman6149
    @arthurkinderman6149 Год назад +1

    Very helpful video
    thanks alot

  • @danthrash616
    @danthrash616 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Thank you. You just saved me a bunch of time.

  • @ryanharrell9285
    @ryanharrell9285 10 месяцев назад +1

    You just saved me time and money. Good stuff!

  • @rossball647
    @rossball647 5 лет назад +1

    i used a hard plastic sleeve on the end of a small screwdriver and heated it so it fits snug on the idle/high adjusting screws, ( to avoid pulling it apart).... well it sort of worked, but did the job. i have a small McCullough ( re badged husqvana ) chainsaw with a two barrel carby. when its going well, it is a real pearlier.

  • @ryanb963
    @ryanb963 2 года назад +2

    Very nice! Also saw the other video on how to adjust it. Thank you I was trying to use a Dremel and it was making a mess and I couldn't get the right angle but the hacksaw blade will work

  • @stsid1
    @stsid1 5 лет назад +2

    Been there and done that ages ago when they done away with the standard screw driver slots. After getting the correct tools, made adjusting easier.

  • @mikebeauregard9724
    @mikebeauregard9724 4 года назад +1

    Great hack, it was very easy and it took one bud light!!!!!!!! blower runs like brand new!!!!!!!!!!! I have a Ryobi BP 42

  • @nevetsrekrap
    @nevetsrekrap 3 года назад +12

    Why didn't Ryobi just put goddamn slots in there in the first place? Drives me crazy when your regular tools don't fit and you have to buy some more tools that only work on one thing! Good hack anyway, cheers. And an actual hacksaw hack too! :0)

    • @csonracsonra9962
      @csonracsonra9962 2 года назад

      It's not just Ryobi my God damn Husqvarna is the same fucking way and if I had known that I would not have bought the motherfucker, I am so pissed

  • @sasha8877
    @sasha8877 3 года назад +1

    Excellent idea, worked for me. Thank you :)

  • @breeze787
    @breeze787 4 года назад +1

    That's how to improvise. Great solution thanks for putting this up!

  • @thehooverfamily9589
    @thehooverfamily9589 2 года назад +1

    I knew I could trust you when I saw the beer on the work bench. This is how you identify a true blue collar professional!

  • @FlowerClown
    @FlowerClown 4 года назад +2

    The hack is awesome, thank you

  • @haeke69
    @haeke69 4 года назад +1

    hey steve . Glad I found your channel. I have a ryobi line trimmer that Ive had for 3 years. Mate I followed everything exactly the way you showed including your video on adjusting high and low screws and she runs better than shes ever done.. Thanks mate from Australia

  • @holdentasillo588
    @holdentasillo588 Год назад +1

    This worked great, thanks!

  • @aznpanther98
    @aznpanther98 4 года назад +1

    I was able to use the blue wire barrel connectors to adjust my Troy bilt trimmer, just squeeze the tip a little bit and works great

  • @brianjohnson217
    @brianjohnson217 Год назад +1

    Thanks for another brilliant video Steve , oh by the way I find a bottle 🍾 or two of Theakstons Old Peculiar beer ( I'm in the UK ) helps the job along .

  • @jzr5560
    @jzr5560 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome my friend, a big big thank you!

  • @lowmonte1978
    @lowmonte1978 Месяц назад +1

    this was perfect!!! thank you so much!

  • @larrrevenga49
    @larrrevenga49 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ha that’s beautiful stevo can’t wait to try itv
    Thanks 👍⚡️

  • @larrytyler8601
    @larrytyler8601 2 года назад +1

    Once again you helped . Thanks!

  • @harryballz6358
    @harryballz6358 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bought a 2023 Husqvarna 525LST Mark II, has a Weber carb. Its an Orange RedMax (Strato-Charged) trimmer, a real beast btw, I just love it!
    It's mixture screws look like your basic spline screws but its not 21 spline, Webers actually take a 22 spline tool.
    Trust me here, that 22 tool is nowhere to be found, not in the big kits nor sold separately either.
    Most kits actually state " Don't fit Webers 22 spline carbs" in details.
    I thought about doing this old hack, I did this back before special tools were so abundant but with my 5yr warranty here I just didn't do it. Dealers charge to adjust carbs, so screw that.
    So I took the very common pac man tool from my carb tool kit Ive never needed once yet & put it in my vise. (Very Gently) I tapped it with my pencil punch to barely open it up a hair until it it slid down on the screw tight. Now this tool works great to adjust my carb.
    Just be careful not to expand it too much, it only has one tooth so I left that in tact for the most part at least.
    You can find the pac man tool all day long.
    If you have a thin piece of fuel line it may slide down on the screws to adjust too? It has to be thin wall fuel/vac line.
    Clean these metal shavings out good before turning screws if you cut slots in the screws like in vid.
    Peace

  • @brianembrey9212
    @brianembrey9212 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much, I have purchased 2 sets of carb tools and none of them fit on my Yardman weed eater. I used my dremel with a cut off wheel and put the slots in and it worked perfectly. The weed eater is running the best it ever run.

  • @Graeme758
    @Graeme758 Год назад +9

    Er, the whole world apart from America doesn't like Bud Light. Most of them prefer beer.

  • @hrdcoreme
    @hrdcoreme 4 года назад +1

    You had me with the bud light brother then DD’s

  • @NeillWylie
    @NeillWylie 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yet another awesome video. Tha ks agaon!

  • @johnb.2225
    @johnb.2225 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Sir!
    Great channel

  • @Olivsam
    @Olivsam 4 года назад

    Steve what kind of tool is needed for a ryobi ry3714 chainsaw? Do you know if that is the double d as well?

  • @turtlebeef1299
    @turtlebeef1299 5 лет назад

    good idea!! thinking outside the box!! thanks!

  • @ahmedm6041
    @ahmedm6041 2 месяца назад +1

    Glad I saw this video great idea!👌

  • @alainbouchereau8486
    @alainbouchereau8486 5 лет назад +2

    Youre a genius.Thanks

  • @arch572006
    @arch572006 2 года назад +1

    great job Steve 👍

  • @radiotubes
    @radiotubes 2 года назад +1

    I have the tool but love this helpful tip.now I need to get a pacman style

  • @bartmeeks5856
    @bartmeeks5856 6 лет назад +8

    I used a small needle nose to turn the ones on mine worked out fine

    • @markh4926
      @markh4926 3 года назад

      My saw has guards around the small adjustment screws so I have to dismantle the thing. Dumb bureaucrats need to be left on deserted island with all the gas and electric tools in the world but no energy source to run them, and no tools to do any kind of hack.

  • @dj5752
    @dj5752 3 года назад

    Hi Steve, Another great tip. Just wondering if you remove those screws The low & high and you forget where they went I believe one is longer then the other. I can't remember which one is longer the low screw or the high screw. Can you please let me know. I think it could also make a great tip video. Thanks

  • @bctruck
    @bctruck 6 лет назад +25

    Double D's are my favorite!

  • @Sawlaw5
    @Sawlaw5 4 года назад +1

    Best double D hack my dude👍🏻

  • @raymondjiii
    @raymondjiii 3 года назад +1

    That was freaking awesome!

  • @1959jimbob
    @1959jimbob 3 года назад +1

    Now that's slicker than snot in the summer time.

  • @richardstrada212
    @richardstrada212 2 года назад

    Great creative idea.

  • @TheBadbrad9
    @TheBadbrad9 5 лет назад +1

    After following your directions got my cheap, used BL160 running like a champ thanks Steve!

  • @courtneyroy270
    @courtneyroy270 Год назад +2

    Oh man, your a genius.❤

  • @deanwylie1116
    @deanwylie1116 2 года назад +1

    Hay, Steve, did you ever try a 16gauge but splice pushed onto the screws. Worked for me.

  • @nlimchua
    @nlimchua 4 года назад +1

    Steve, you're a genius. Geeet-er-dun!

  • @martinstreeworks3310
    @martinstreeworks3310 4 года назад

    Hey Steve I have a Echo pole saw that is 2 cycle and the dog gone thing has no carb adjusting screws at all! neither low speed or high speed and of course it will not run unless the choke is left on about half way do you have any recommendation on what to do?.....replace the carb?.....find the hidden screws?......or ?

  • @christopherfisher123
    @christopherfisher123 4 года назад +2

    Steve,I must say it!!”you da man!”🍺

  • @michaelg7713
    @michaelg7713 2 года назад

    Having trouble with a ryobi backpack leaf blower BP-42
    Replaced the carb and spark plug … the blower starts but ..after a few minutes the engine Boggs down and I notice gas on the housing behind the spark arrestor
    I rechecked all my fuel lines and have tried all kinds of adjustments to the carb …. What am I missing … thanks in advance for your help and the work you put into your videos .. I find them very helpful …. Mike

  • @GalenCop9
    @GalenCop9 3 года назад +1

    Great tip!!

  • @richardwallinger1683
    @richardwallinger1683 3 года назад

    great video . at 76 years old . that is exactly how I modified my Chainsaw mixture screws.

  • @thebrokeway9838
    @thebrokeway9838 Год назад +1

    lol this guy is a genius!!

  • @BearE9090
    @BearE9090 4 года назад +1

    You could always pick up some cheap soft jaws for your vice. Great video, thanks

  • @DamedGhostStory
    @DamedGhostStory 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @rexlarsen8287
    @rexlarsen8287 Год назад +1

    A chunk of old inner tube from a bike works great for that instead of the rag it keeps it from slipping and not so tight

  • @rbeaver1525
    @rbeaver1525 3 года назад +1

    i have a ryobi expand all 2 cycle says you need a single d its a brass like where you need adjustment can you show me how to do this if you dont have the tool if you can or way to adjust it

  • @rafaelaquino2872
    @rafaelaquino2872 5 лет назад +1

    WOW, you are genius.

  • @bodeine454
    @bodeine454 Месяц назад

    Are these adjustment screws able to screw all the way out like older adjustment screws so that we can spray some carb cleaner in the ports to clean them out? I've already took the carb apart and cleaned everything except for these two ports and I'd like to go ahead and spray some cleaner in there while I'm at it just in case there's some dirt or grit or whatever in there.
    Thanks for the hack 🤙

  • @LostNCyberspace
    @LostNCyberspace Год назад +1

    Steve I have a schroder backpack blower. It takes this stupid A- circle tool. I don’t think I can come up with a hack for this one but maybe you can! You always make this crap look easy😂

  • @samuelvelez1643
    @samuelvelez1643 4 года назад +2

    Nice job with the hacksaw blade,bro

  • @BW12149
    @BW12149 Год назад

    I bought a complete small engine carburetor adjusting tool set on eBay for about $12 free shipping. It has every possible tool you’ll need and some you might never use. Really handy.

    • @BW12149
      @BW12149 Год назад

      Correction. It was a bit over $16.00. Even comes with a case

  • @patrickpk6299
    @patrickpk6299 2 года назад +1

    you're the man!

  • @chrischiampo7647
    @chrischiampo7647 2 года назад

    Great Tip I Just Did This A Couple Days Ago on a Poulon Carb I Used a Dremel Wheel 😀