Reminds me of earlier this summer when a customer brought me a recoil with the spring tangled like a ball of yarn. I had to put a new inner hook on the end of the spring. After I wound it into the spool, when I turned it upside down and attempted to insert it into the groove, it took a few tries. When it finally slid home, we both looked at each other with extreme relief. After that it was simple. I don’t like handling those springs and safety is top priority!
Great old machines those are. I remember fighting with one of those HR214 recoil units for the better part of a weekend before realizing that the plastic spring holder was cracked. Every time it had tension from the spring on it the crack would open up and let the spring go, I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong to make the spring unwind lol!
By jove Bruce you got it.I have a few echo tools in all had bad springs two broke the others lost tensile strength.Awaiting a big lot of Stihl non runners to fix for a buddy of mine.And hopefully his mate has some for me flat out at moment.All the best to you all.
@@BrucesShop wow I'm in my garage working in 104 heat index on a honda eb3500x generator changing out oil drain bolt and wasn't coming out with impact Bosch anyway light came on and did what bruce would I hit it clockwise then counter clockwise and it broke free Thanks sir for your tips sir
I was waiting for it Bruce only a matter of time before the spring pops eh? Hate rewinding those springs hard on the old guys fingers but gotta be done, good job buddy.
rewinds are an art my friend .
I think practice is the key. Still learning.
Friday with Bruce. Life is good.
I forgot to release it at 6 LOL
That was a persistent process you showed. Nicely done, Bruce.
Thanks 👍
That’s exactly how I put springs in. Bill( guys playing with tools) made a neat tool for winding springs
I did see that.
Very nice job Mr Bruce and using a salvaged part saved the boy some bucks. 👍🏼
I like the work salvaged instead of used, Thanks SIR John
Anytime my brother 🙂👍🏼
Great repair Bruce, I have five of these mowers so good to know that I have the parts to do what you have done. Cheers!
Right on
Nothing like having assorted parts around to do the job. You made rewinding the cord look easy 🙂
I am not sure why but each time it is different. I don't mean the make of the rewind but each time it either goes easy or more difficult.
@@BrucesShop Same for all of us. I never seem to have the camera on when one goes on really easy. LOL
Great repair on this Honda rewind bruce it was tricky i see how it all goes back together
Thanks you know. there are may ways to do this. Thanks for the great comment.
@@BrucesShop your very welcome sir
Man that sure did look like fun. I don't care how competent one is, that is a not a job for a rookie homeowner. Good job Bruce. Stevo
Thanks again Stevo J
Reminds me of earlier this summer when a customer brought me a recoil with the spring tangled like a ball of yarn. I had to put a new inner hook on the end of the spring. After I wound it into the spool, when I turned it upside down and attempted to insert it into the groove, it took a few tries. When it finally slid home, we both looked at each other with extreme relief. After that it was simple. I don’t like handling those springs and safety is top priority!
Right on
Great old machines those are. I remember fighting with one of those HR214 recoil units for the better part of a weekend before realizing that the plastic spring holder was cracked. Every time it had tension from the spring on it the crack would open up and let the spring go, I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong to make the spring unwind lol!
Thanks for the info
Nice fix Bruce thanks for sharing Ur knowledge
Any time
Aghhhhhh !!!don't ya love it! when a plan comes together !one tug and go ,job very well done!
Thanks Joe
By jove Bruce you got it.I have a few echo tools in all had bad springs two broke the others lost tensile strength.Awaiting a big lot of Stihl non runners to fix for a buddy of mine.And hopefully his mate has some for me flat out at moment.All the best to you all.
Thanks for the great comment
Great job sir u and the wife have a great safe weekend see ya Tuesday
Thanks! You too! It is a long weekend for us. how about you??
@@BrucesShop wow I'm in my garage working in 104 heat index on a honda eb3500x generator changing out oil drain bolt and wasn't coming out with impact Bosch anyway light came on and did what bruce would I hit it clockwise then counter clockwise and it broke free Thanks sir for your tips sir
@@ebfromwyoming4118 Great news
@@BrucesShop hurricane 🌀 season here again with your skill set I'm able to be ready for no power thks for sharing your knowledge sir
Great job Bruce. 🙏👍🙏👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I was waiting for it Bruce only a matter of time before the spring pops eh? Hate rewinding those springs hard on the old guys fingers but gotta be done, good job buddy.
Thanks. there a a lot of ways to do this. i just do it.
Well now I know what one of those look like inside I have only repaired the old B & S ones
Yes at least they are fixable.
I love rebuilding recoil. I find it kinda therapeutic
Alrighty then. LOL
Love the old Hondas, eh Bruce?
Yes the are amazing.
great fix Bruce, those older Honda recoils are hard to find used. take care eh!
Yes they are. i have ordered a new (Stens) spring in case in comes back to see me.
They are fun hey mate top job Bruce all the best to Mrs p
Thanks Rob
I keep the bug repellent right next to the carb cleaner. At least I don’t have John Klem sized mosquitos. His are buzzard size.
LoL Haney, you aren't kidding brother. 🤣
Yes I think the southern mosquito's are even bigger than the northern ones.
They look at me and scream BUFFET!!!
@@Big_Johns Not Warren Buffet???
🤣 Jimmy
What patience you had!
thanks Donna. There are so many ways to do this I just go for it my way.
Good job Bruce. Stens is best!. Whays for suppa?
Not sure for tonight sir.
i was a preteen the first time i wrestled w/one of those springs on a briggs or maybe a clinton engine . taught me a lot , mostly ugly words .
Yes you are bilingual English and profanity. LOL
Bruce did I hear you say sh##
Mr Henry its just his Canadian accent, I'm pretty sure he said dog gone it. 😂
@@Big_Johns NOT
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Did I let one slip out? I mean a word LOL
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This is a suprising number of 214s still around.
So true. I see about 4 a year even now.
The flying spring will muster curse words out if the most calm christian person.
Thanks