Dude! This is the best video I have seen thus far in relation to fault finding and solving of issues in a 2 stroke, thank you!

@VintageEngineRepairs

7 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words :)

This is truly the best video I have ever seen on grasstrimmers. Thanks Bro. It has been of huge help.

@VintageEngineRepairs

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad it helped :)

The camera angle is great, great view of what your doing

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Al! Much appreciated :)

One of the best, informative videos on the subject, very helpful for a newbie like me just getting into it. Camera angle is great as well

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

Lovevthe angle . 10,000 TIMES thank you. West Africa in the bush.

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome :)

We have these engines here as the TU26. Had one to repair yesterday. Symptoms could be misleading. Fairly new but stalling as if the ignition was cutting off. Replacec the original Torch plug with cc a NGK BPMR 7A. No stalling like before but prolonged idle it stalled. Cured that with the high speed adjustment screw . But it was not smooth, and needed a high idle. I then did what i should have done first, adjust the low speed, which on these carbs needs the needle to be turned out. But there was no slot for a screw driver on the top of the needle. So i had to lift the top off and use a nose pliers to turn the needle out . Started up at 2nd pull and ran like a champ. So i tried the Torch plug and it worked fine. This carb needle being too lean has been an issue on several of these TU 26 engines that i had repaired. If the needle is also adjusted in relation to the h screw the engine gives a far smoother idle and minimum four stroking in low to medium but the bare presence in full throttle, and minimum exhaust smoke

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got it :) well done!

Great video and excellent angle!

@VintageEngineRepairs

7 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Good angle Tom. Everything is clear to see.

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simone!

Brilliant Tom, keep the vids coming!

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!, Much appreciated mate :)

This was so informative. It's the best video I've seen. Well done and I hope you keep it up.

@VintageEngineRepairs

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Absolutely brilliant man on so many levels this video. Learnt so much so quickly. Thank you for making this dude!

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome !!

@Sensei948

10 ай бұрын

140 psi good compresion 372 xp oe ?

@VintageEngineRepairs

10 ай бұрын

@@Sensei948 it’s ok; not great.

great video, very thorough in detail

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark :)

Fantastic video Man please keep producing content

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Good video Tom and great content. many thanks 🇬🇧

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! Much appreciated :)

Wow! Thank you so much for make the time to share this information.

@VintageEngineRepairs

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome :)

Excellent video thank you!

@VintageEngineRepairs

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome :)

I like this angle a great deal! Very good video!

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, good to hear :)

Yes, it's pretty cool. Good coverage view. It does seem to miss out on some of your close ups though

@VintageEngineRepairs

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, this is quite an old video - I have improved in filming since then :)

Brilliant Video👍

@VintageEngineRepairs

4 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

Excellent! Cheers.

@VintageEngineRepairs

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

learn alot here , great info, thanks

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :) thanks for the comment!

very informative vid learned alot thanks BILL

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!!

good tutorial on what to check. I enjoyed the video. thanks

@VintageEngineRepairs

11 ай бұрын

Great!

That was pretty interesting. 👍

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

supple ? that sounds like one of those words a man should never say. fantastic videos sir thank you

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Barney :)

Great video. I would love to see you do a tuning and the echo 225 from scratch.

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I doubt I’ll come across that exact model but the principles are the same :)

Its amazing the amount of different brand names those Chinese generic 1e34f motors are sold under worldwide.Makes them very easy to get parts for. I see that one is branded Pope. Quite a few sold unbranded too

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

They’re a fantastic engine I love them!! That’s cool you knew what they were called, how did you know?

@roblord7610

Жыл бұрын

@@VintageEngineRepairs I repair and refurbish broken weedeaters as a hobby and have become quite familiar with the Chinese trimmers. They are surprisingly good and I have a 26cc, 33cc, 43 and 52cc versions for my personal use

@MHolt3573

Жыл бұрын

What engines does Stihl run?

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

@@MHolt3573 they manufacture their own, though ryobi made the fs36.

@chrisrageNJ

9 ай бұрын

​@@roblord761052cc weedwhacker? That's 25% bigger than my effin Stihl chainsaws

I like your watch, i have the same!! Rangeman😍

@VintageEngineRepairs

4 ай бұрын

I have been so hard on it and it keeps going :) they’re great!

Use guitar strings of different sizes to demonstrate your drillings and it cleans them out as well.

@VintageEngineRepairs

19 күн бұрын

Sure, though it’s worth being cautious here, best to use brass if possible, rather than steel!

No way i was gona finish without writing brilliant explanation

@VintageEngineRepairs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice video and great camera angle Tom but I must say that a mighty odd looking strimmer head on that unit. 🙂

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! They call it an EasyLoad. First time I have ever seen it. I will do some more cutting today and change the lines a few times before I make up my mind if I like it or not! Nice having such little mass at the end though, the engine spools up very fast because of it! Very zippy setup!

@Big_Johns

2 жыл бұрын

I bet it is very light weight, I’m curious to see how much line it can hold. 👍🏼

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

It holds a total of one length of cutting line LOL. You literally unscrew it slightly, slip in the line, tighten the screw and cut it to length. It’s not a good design in that respect

@Big_Johns

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm, lots of reloading then.

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

@@Big_Johns yes, it’s certainly not my first choice in design mate. If you have lengths already cut up, it’s pretty simple and quick - unscrew the head 1/4 of a turn, slip new line in, tighten up 1/4 of a turn. However abump line is quicker haha.

Good angle, good video

@VintageEngineRepairs

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Again, I love your videos by far. You are the best at what you do I do have 1 questions you used some sort of punch set to make holes in the gasket material. Could you please tell me what they are called and where I could pick up a set I appreciate any advice thank you.

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

This punch set was from my local hardware store, but there is nothing special about it :) it’s overpriced if i’m honest. I’d suggest going onto Amazon and search for “0.5-10cm hole punch set” hope it helps!

@chrisrageNJ

9 ай бұрын

If you're in America, Harbor Freight sells punch sets. Quite often I don't find the size I need so I grind my own out of a piece of pipe or tubing. Sand the end of the tube flat and chase the center with a burr or a drill bit if there's any sort of seam, then grind a cutting edge on the tube on a bench grinder. The striations should go from the cutting edge down, parallel to the tube. If you twist it sideways on the grinder you can see it easier but it'll cut like shit. If you don't find the exact size you need I've had luck with a flaring tool for brake lines to make the proper diameter, then sharpen the cutting edge. It can be soft metal, too- I've used aluminum and copper in a pinch, they'll dull out quicker but they'll do the job. You can also sharpen steel banding strap and cut it with aviation snips/ bend and form it to cut odd shapes. An exacto using a piece of Masonite or hard rubber works well too, just avoid plain wood bc the grain can lead the exacto to spots you don't want to cut

I like it

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good angle, be great if you could have a zoom in n out function

@VintageEngineRepairs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback :)

Did you pressure test gas tank,check the tank vent and the gas cap,nice video.

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

It would help if symptoms were shown before tear down. I have an Echo SRM 225 sometimes it will try to start but will not run. I replaced the carb fuel lines and Spark plug same results. Checked cylinder presurre and it was 90 psi. Seemed tolow but I can't find specs.

@VintageEngineRepairs

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback :) Is the srm225 a 2 stroke? If so, you’ll ideally aiming for 150 psi. There is an issue somewhere it seems - quite possibly your compression tester not being suitable for small engines - here you go :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2qZurFvnpvOmMo.htmlsi=F2E4H3z2R__psEUf

good and in depth content skip esp with the gasket making tools i had a stanley blade and a steady hand lol ps dont listen to luke he suggusted i use a ceral box coff coof corn flakes for a gasket before now lol

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Haha hate to admit it, but I have too, without issue 🤣 though I used Permatex 3 with it too haha. Thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoyed it!

@ronniebarker79

2 жыл бұрын

@@VintageEngineRepairs keep them coming skip and very understanding content for every level even for a novice like me to follow i thout pto was please turn over lol 😂 only joking

Is there a recommended figure when doing the pressure and vacuum tests? I did hear you mention 15 at one point but was that for both?

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Yes :) I go to 7 psi. The reason you saw 15 was because the mityvac reads in inches of mercury on vacuum and there are roughly 2 inches of mercury per 1 PSI. :) hope this helps!

"Goes to around 9NM..." BZZZZZZT

@VintageEngineRepairs

9 ай бұрын

Lol

I'm not familiar with the term 4 stroking. Can you please explain what it means. I can guess what you mean but I might be wrong. Great videos.

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Hey essentially it’s incomplete combustion and scavenging of a charge in a 2 stroke due to excessively rich mixture! Hope it helps :) thanks for the kind words!

Did you make that spark plug pressure adapter, or is there somewhere it is sold?

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

I made it, here is the link to the video on how to make your own! :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/iamfsZualNmWk9Y.html

@spelunkerd

Жыл бұрын

@@VintageEngineRepairs Thank you, Tom. Watching it now.

What grit can you use to sand the cylinder? I have an FS80 with only about 100 psi. I think the rings are just worn out. The cylinder looks fine no scratches or galling.

@VintageEngineRepairs

8 ай бұрын

No need to sand the cylinder, just use some scotchbrite to clean it up and stick some new rings in :)

I'm not a mechanic, but why didn't you use a tachometer to adjust the engine ? And how accurate this compression readings are ? Is there any specific compression tester for small engines ? Another test is to check if there is a spark under pressure, why didn't you do this, just asking, I'm learning. )) Thank you. Great content.

@VintageEngineRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the kind words, lots of great questions! A tachometer is an essential tool to ensure you don’t over speed the engine. You can get very close without, just by ear, but I do both, by ear and a tach. The compression tester accuracy is dependant on the quality. Yes they make specific small engine testers :) I often test spark under compression too. Thanks for watching!

@jonasjonaitis2949

11 ай бұрын

@@VintageEngineRepairs ok, thank you

@31:55 did you fine tune the idle speed and low speed screw during use? At first it was idling too low? then it become a bit too fast and the trimmer head spun during idle? Was there any further tuning to the high speed?

@VintageEngineRepairs

2 ай бұрын

Hey mate! I’ll re watch the video and get back to you :)

brilliant video, but you need to get yourself a radio mic

@VintageEngineRepairs

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! This is a very old video, check out some of my newer content, it’s much better :)

@peterlogan1623

4 ай бұрын

@@VintageEngineRepairs yes I see you got one