Hey Harold, Having a good sense of humor is very important when it comes to fixing small engines. I had the same exact problem on the FT900 from my landscaper. Just got a new tank from Alabama yesterday and installing today. The tank cost 99.00 plus 12.87 to ship to VA. As my tank was completely rusted. The carb bowls have a tendency to leak after you clean them up. You took away the ethanol from the bowl, corn is very gummy. Thanks Harold
Hi Harold Oh ... eventhough you have oil in the ground ... you have to refine it BEFORE you put it in the tank ... it looks like you forgot that ! Ok ... I have the same problems with my tiller every year (nearly) ... but I found out the here in Denmark you HAVE TO drain the tank AND the carburator at the end of the season you used it - best practice is to let it run til it stops because there is no more gas in there. Next year when you start up in the garden you fill the tank with NEW GAS from the station ... and it runs at first try ! These bad "seven sisters" put something in the gas that rottens over time and the gas gets useless ! Hope you manage to get it started !
I have checked all the other small engines and sure enough they show signs of having had some quantity of water in the carburetor even though I put in fuel stabilizer. No small engine will be put away wet around here again for sure. Thanks for stopping by.
Up here I wouldn't dare plant anything for ages yet - too much frost risk! Mistakes are good to share - helps others learn. I have found often with small machines that have to sit all winter, the carb is often the trouble maker. I had a similar problem with a new generator once - carb full of crud straight from the dealership. Your muck was impressive to say the least! Worth using "Stabil" in the fuel.
harold my macanic buddy says to always run premium gas in all small engines it eliminates alot of problems. premium has a longer shelf life than regular gas. hope this helps.
Harold, i really like your channel because of the mistakes and failures, it reminds me of my own shortfalls and making assumptions based on bad knowledge or info. Seems like the 'Boss Lady' needs to look at getti g you an ultrasonic cleaner for your birthday/Christmas. Keep the great content coming. Kindest regards. Joe.
Harold, i apologize if this has already been discussed, but you need to find a gas station that sells ethanol free gas. The ethanol is what is causing all the problems. The ethanol attracts moisture and after a few weeks can go bad. Ethanol free gas like we had back in the 70's would last up to two years before it went bad. The website " pure-gas.org will tell you were you can locate the stations selling ethanol fuel in your area. Yes the cost of fuel is about 50 cents more a gallon, but if you only burn it in your small engines you will save in the long run.
the engine might have some compression release that makes it easier to start? i think something in the crankcase operates the exaust vale earlier till its up to speed
They have a extra lobe on the cam for low compression while cranking. Once the engine starts centrifical force swings it away so you have full compression.
Looks like the teller was power washed a lot of times. or did you buy it after the floods? Looked like tank was 3/4 water. Glad its working now. Keep the good things coming makes my day.
The tiller I had used a Briggs and Stratton engine of about 205 cc. Here is a link to a carburetor that may be the one you need. Look at the model number on your engine and see if it is on a list for this carb. Ebay has dozens of carb for Briggs engines of all sizes. They are all very similar and some can substitute for others. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=briggs+and+stratton+carburetor+205cc+&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=briggs+and+stratton+carburetor Thanks for stopping by.
About 3 years ago I started using Ethonal free gas. Zero problems with all my equipment. The smaller the engine the more problems there was. Certain states allow the Ethonal free gas to be sold. It is sometimes refereed to as “Rec” Recreation Gas. I have to travel to neighboring states 5 hours away. I take a 5 gallon tank with Stabil. I am good for 6 months easy. Find this gas on line. www.puregas.org. It will show you a list of stations near you that sells this gas.
Well done on that one Harold, do you think it was the modern "fuel" ? I hear so many people having similar problems with small engines, it does seem ironic that the best modern minds cannot produce these machines anything like as reliable as the ones we had 50 years ago, (which are still running well), maybe it is a big plot to keep sales up !
well its engineered to fail, the old days nothing was scrapped for a small part, your car could be scrapped for a single chip failing on its ecu. the old stuff wasnt made down to a price but up to a standard, and made to be taken apart, i had a czech made skoda, and before VW bought them, you could buy the innards of a switch, such as the turn signal swtich, i did, and just bought contacts for about £1, modern car, you will be boned once parts dry up
Jusb1066: I think us repairers of machines must be a thorn in the side of modern manufacturers, I think they like us to get into the mind set that these things only last a couple of seasons, I have a 1950 Allen Scythe still going strong after all those years of heavy service, parts are still available and it works far better than a new machine, as with my 1954 Fergusson tractor, still works every day, todays manufacturers would call that a bad design ! I know which I would choose!
@Ef, i hope the 3d printing generation, and ive seen them get into metal casting from that too, and further increases in printing, those arduino mini computers too, will mean a huge catalog of plans to make a greal deal of repairs and even better parts for broken machines, or even machines from scratch (i love seeing those gingery lathe videos too) there comes a point when technology isnt bettering us, but ruining us, in a way, sustainable jobs like basket making vs an imported plastic one, means jobs for generations and also less wasted oil products, i think we have to take a few steps backwards myself to re-evaluate what isnt working, but that would upset a lot of rich corporations (sorry for the political rant :)
Hey Harold,
Having a good sense of humor is very important when it comes to fixing small engines.
I had the same exact problem on the FT900 from my landscaper. Just got a new tank from Alabama yesterday and installing today.
The tank cost 99.00 plus 12.87 to ship to VA.
As my tank was completely rusted. The carb bowls have a tendency to leak after you clean them up. You took away the ethanol from the bowl, corn is very gummy.
Thanks Harold
Corn is good in booze and even better on your dinner plate but it has no place in gasoline. Thanks Gary.
im typing this befor i watch the end but id say just have the old lady get out there and turn that over with a shovel ! lol thanks for sharing
Yeah and she would make me wear that shovel someplace. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Harold
Oh ... eventhough you have oil in the ground ... you have to refine it BEFORE you put it in the tank ... it looks like you forgot that !
Ok ... I have the same problems with my tiller every year (nearly) ... but I found out the here in Denmark you HAVE TO drain the tank AND the carburator at the end of the season you used it - best practice is to let it run til it stops because there is no more gas in there.
Next year when you start up in the garden you fill the tank with NEW GAS from the station ... and it runs at first try !
These bad "seven sisters" put something in the gas that rottens over time and the gas gets useless !
Hope you manage to get it started !
I have checked all the other small engines and sure enough they show signs of having had some quantity of water in the carburetor even though I put in fuel stabilizer. No small engine will be put away wet around here again for sure. Thanks for stopping by.
This was really fun and helpful! On to part 2
Thanks for stopping by.
Up here I wouldn't dare plant anything for ages yet - too much frost risk!
Mistakes are good to share - helps others learn. I have found often with small machines that have to sit all winter, the carb is often the trouble maker. I had a similar problem with a new generator once - carb full of crud straight from the dealership. Your muck was impressive to say the least! Worth using "Stabil" in the fuel.
I did use stabil last year for the first time ever. I am going to drain everything from now on. Thanks for stopping by.
harold my macanic buddy says to always run premium gas in all small engines it eliminates alot of problems. premium has a longer shelf life than regular gas. hope this helps.
I will give that a try. Thanks for stopping by.
Harold, i really like your channel because of the mistakes and failures, it reminds me of my own shortfalls and making assumptions based on bad knowledge or info. Seems like the 'Boss Lady' needs to look at getti g you an ultrasonic cleaner for your birthday/Christmas. Keep the great content coming. Kindest regards. Joe.
Hey I actually do have an ultrasonic cleaner, I use it for gun cleaning. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi Harold. I will comment more after I watch part two.
All my best.
Bobby
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Harold, i apologize if this has already been discussed, but you need to find a gas station that sells ethanol free gas. The ethanol is what is causing all the problems. The ethanol attracts moisture and after a few weeks can go bad. Ethanol free gas like we had back in the 70's would last up to two years before it went bad. The website " pure-gas.org will tell you were you can locate the stations selling ethanol fuel in your area. Yes the cost of fuel is about 50 cents more a gallon, but if you only burn it in your small engines you will save in the long run.
Thanks for the link and thanks for stopping by.
the engine might have some compression release that makes it easier to start? i think something in the crankcase operates the exaust vale earlier till its up to speed
I think you must be right. Thanks for stopping by.
They have a extra lobe on the cam for low compression while cranking. Once the engine starts centrifical force swings it away so you have full compression.
I have been told that since I tried to get the compression reading. Sort of sneaky though. Thanks for stopping by.
Looks like the teller was power washed a lot of times. or did you buy it after the floods? Looked like tank was 3/4 water. Glad its working now. Keep the good things coming makes my day.
I bought the tiller at an auction a couple of years ago. Thanks for stopping by.
That was some extra serious muck in that bowl.
I have never seen anything like it before and I am 72. Thanks for stopping by.
That Carb was bad.
Yes, caught me off guard. Thanks for stopping by.
Harold, what was the part #? I have the exact machine that needs a carb, but i cant find it on ebay
The tiller I had used a Briggs and Stratton engine of about 205 cc. Here is a link to a carburetor that may be the one you need. Look at the model number on your engine and see if it is on a list for this carb. Ebay has dozens of carb for Briggs engines of all sizes. They are all very similar and some can substitute for others. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=briggs+and+stratton+carburetor+205cc+&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=briggs+and+stratton+carburetor Thanks for stopping by.
About 3 years ago I started using Ethonal free gas. Zero problems with all my equipment.
The smaller the engine the more problems there was. Certain states allow the Ethonal free gas to be sold. It is sometimes refereed to as “Rec” Recreation Gas. I have to travel to neighboring states 5 hours away. I take a 5 gallon tank with Stabil. I am good for 6 months easy. Find this gas on line. www.puregas.org. It will show you a list of stations near you
that sells this gas.
I have heard of this gas but have not used any. Thanks for stopping by.
Well done on that one Harold, do you think it was the modern "fuel" ? I hear so many people having similar problems with small engines, it does seem ironic that the best modern minds cannot produce these machines anything like as reliable as the ones we had 50 years ago, (which are still running well), maybe it is a big plot to keep sales up !
Nothing these days lasts. Thanks for stopping by.
well its engineered to fail, the old days nothing was scrapped for a small part, your car could be scrapped for a single chip failing on its ecu. the old stuff wasnt made down to a price but up to a standard, and made to be taken apart, i had a czech made skoda, and before VW bought them, you could buy the innards of a switch, such as the turn signal swtich, i did, and just bought contacts for about £1, modern car, you will be boned once parts dry up
Jusb1066: I think us repairers of machines must be a thorn in the side of modern manufacturers, I think they like us to get into the mind set that these things only last a couple of seasons, I have a 1950 Allen Scythe still going strong after all those years of heavy service, parts are still available and it works far better than a new machine, as with my 1954 Fergusson tractor, still works every day, todays manufacturers would call that a bad design ! I know which I would choose!
@Ef, i hope the 3d printing generation, and ive seen them get into metal casting from that too, and further increases in printing, those arduino mini computers too, will mean a huge catalog of plans to make a greal deal of repairs and even better parts for broken machines, or even machines from scratch (i love seeing those gingery lathe videos too) there comes a point when technology isnt bettering us, but ruining us, in a way, sustainable jobs like basket making vs an imported plastic one, means jobs for generations and also less wasted oil products, i think we have to take a few steps backwards myself to re-evaluate what isnt working, but that would upset a lot of rich corporations (sorry for the political rant :)
anyone got a link to 'the expiration channel harold mentions?
The exploration is the name of the channel. I will put in a link. ruclips.net/channel/UCyuAKnN3g2fZ7_R9irgEUZQ Thanks for stopping by.
never saw a carb bowl that looked so much like a grease cup.
The whole thing was full of corrosion which helped me figure out that I needed a new one. Thanks for stopping by.
I think next year you should drain the gasoline before putting it away.
I think you are right. Thanks for stopping by.
yep winterise it, well, weve all taken that shortcut !
That's not a tiller that's a back scratcher
Too rough for my back. Thanks for viewing.
lol grow tomatoes not yet we still have 4 feet of snow here up in northern ontario canada.
It would probably be better to plant iceburg lettuce there i guess. 😁 Thanks for stopping by.
The woes of home ownership
Yes exactly. Thanks for stopping by.
i know whats wrong, it wont start!
You should have told me. Thanks for stopping by.
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