Comes prebroken 👍. 😂 what amazon seller was that. The finest chineseium alloy !

This collection is a major contribution. Thank you for your service.

It's funny that you mentioned the Duramax. I had a customer drop two of them off doing the exact same thing. He claims that they both will not start. These things are still very new and should not be in the shop already. The Duramax tries to start three times before it cancels itself out. I'll let you know what I find out. Your attention to detail and they way that you test them out (even in the winter months) are really appreciated.

I enjoy all your videos on generators,do learn more every time i watch a new video.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Seems like a cool generator, I love the remote, very very handy.

Hey James, I really enjoy all your videos and your narration is outstanding! On several, I see the steel fuel tanks have one thing in common, they rust! Obviously, this is an ongoing problem so I'm sort of surprised manufactures continue to use them instead of plastic. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more of your excellent videos!

@jcondon1

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The only bas thing about plastic is that the bushing fails after about 10 years and start leaking gas out. Hopefully while not running. Steel tanks are fine as long as the fuel does not go bad.

Really like your videos I'm new to the channel it's amazing how you're able to fix a broken generator and make it look so easy and how to fix things too but there's certain things I can't do

Hey It’s amazing how many different name brand generators are out there using clone Honda engines. Then they want big bucks. I work on quiet a few of these. Rusty tanks, fuel pitcock goes bad and gummed up carburetors. Nice video

@jaycematthias755

2 жыл бұрын

sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!

@treyisaac2414

2 жыл бұрын

@Jayce Matthias instablaster :)

@jaycematthias755

2 жыл бұрын

@Trey Isaac Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@jaycematthias755

2 жыл бұрын

@Trey Isaac It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my ass !

@treyisaac2414

2 жыл бұрын

@Jayce Matthias You are welcome :)

Hey James, enjoy your videos. This one brought back memories. I used to work for a company that imported these generators from China. I was the only service tech/mechanic there. I know for certain that the gen you have there was relabeled by the distributor after it was bought from the importer. We sold thousands of these. I was able to purchase a few of these gens every time the company changed names. I have been able to keep mine in working condition because of the experience I have with them but mostly if users watch vids like yours they should be able to repair and maintain their equipment.

Best $80 generator I got. I just got a new carburetor and rigged up a gas source like yours. She started up with starting fluid and ran a air compressor and heat gun at the same time. Thanks for your help.

My cousin has the TI unit. It flooded in 2016, and is now locked up. That's going to be fun to play with.

Duromax not bad. I built my genetator in 2012. Left it outside. It needed only a new fuel pepcock and starter solenoid.

Another fantastic video James.

Hey James, love your videos. They inspired me to try a few repair jobs myself. I just picked up a harbor freight 7000watt generator not running. It appears to have the identical carb. The 1 on harbor freight has a small spring under the needle float valve. It might help with keeping the carb from getting flooded.

@jcondon1

4 жыл бұрын

Paul M thanks. It has not happened again, but that is a good idea. I see that normally in Honda’s. Good luck with the Harbor Freight one. Been looking to pick one up that size, but have not found any yet.

@paulm2785

4 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 I got super lucky, asked $100 for it. He was moving and didn't have the time to mess with it. Even though it had less than 8 hrs on it. I gave him $120 the needle valve was seized, but not as bad as the 1 in this vid. Main was gunked up pretty bad as well. Ethanol doesnt treat carbs well that's for sure.

The word 0:34 you're searching for is 'Chinesium'. I like the 'wishful' HP rating on the recoil cover of '14hp'. Maybe 8 on a good day out of a stock 420cc mill! lol

@UpInSmoke54

3 жыл бұрын

If this thing puts out 9KW then it needs over 12hp so 14 is about right.

I do same thing, snip the pin. There nothing but trouble. The fuel cut off. Never had issue with fuel cut off pin snipped. More reliable.

The engine as a 420cc Honda clone. The solenoid is an "anti-backfire" solenoid, when the engine is switched off for any reason (user switch, low oil pressure...) it drops power to the solenoid which shuts fuel off to the main jet.

@MickWootton

4 жыл бұрын

I think the anti backfire solenoid circuit is only closed when ignition is off. That is when igition is switched on, no pwer to solenoid, therefore it is retracted, which means fuel can get to main jet. Which means you can start it because the plunger is retracted, not blocking fuel to main jet. So , when engine is running, ignition on, no power to solenoid coil, engine can keep running. Now when you shut the engine off, the solenoid circuit is energised, and will extend the plunger, shutting fuel off to main jet until the voltage winds down as engine slows and stops, at which point no voltage produced, and plunger retracts, unblocking the fuel, ready for the next start.

@mikeg3529

3 жыл бұрын

@@MickWootton that's exactly right 👍

@davidtheawesomeone5358

3 жыл бұрын

@@MickWootton only problem with that is these solenoid based carbs are also found on non battery type genes. i have a genuine honda gx 390 on my dewalt 6.5kw gene, and it has this same style carb. but it has no battery system, i dont believe my engine has a charging coil either. so I am puzzled to how it works. it is leaking gas so at the very least i have to replace the gaskets, but probably whole new chinesium carb will do. How do you think mine works? Lookin forward to the insight!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators Hope this helps

You can get steel bottle brushes with an extra long flexible spine that attaches to a drill, you could easily reach every inch inside that tank

wow great score on the gen i just bought a westinghouse 7000 watt with remote start its a real beauty the last hurricane i had no power for 11 days n that sucked !!!! cool video to ..

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Yikes!, that is a long time. What state or country are you in?

@raymondj8768

3 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 im in s carolina usa that storm got me 2 years ago trees down what a mess 11 days no power i just went shopping for the month to i lost 500 bucks worth of food that sucked bad !

I have a Tahoe Generator TPI8000LXU only problem I ever had were the wheels, I replace them with the Harbor Freight Caster Wheels couldn't use the caster though. I've never used anything but non-ethanol fuel I keep the tank topped off never a problem with rust. I also have to blow out the air filter occasionally overall it's very dependable.

I must correct you. I notice there are a lot of instruction pictures, great to explain. I think it looks good.. I purchased a generator the instructions were only 2 pages.I hope your dislike is not racist

another good one from Mr. Carb!

Another awesome video. Thanks for making it.

Another award winning job!

nice prepper freezer and fridge...

Yeah I love the pre-broken thing to

sir you know your stuff. i have learned a lot from you. hey you the man lol

I've had decent results cleaning smaller rusted tanks by throwing in a bunch of chain and kerosene, followed by violent shaking. Wakes up the neighbors but works.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Sound like a lot of shaking. Was trying to figure out how to attached it to my tractor wheel and just cut the lawn a few times.

@emblems4life726

3 жыл бұрын

Love the creative ideas...tractor wheel rotating drum...love it.

A magnet is a good idea as well if there is magnetic metal debris as well in the fuel.

29:50 "drinking the fuel". That card/engine set up looks like an older model Harbor Freight generation I own. And that was my experience also... so much I'd like to get a tank capable of holding enough gas for even 8 hours run time (looked on and off over the years but never found a suitable match with higher volume). Used it for a week strait a few years back and we took shifts feeding the hog. Teenagers are the only thing I've seen eat faster!!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

Tahoe was a brand that was sold by fly by night salesmen. They would stop you and say that they had a big order cancel on them. Most of the time they stopped at your house and sold it and unloaded it at your house. It would come with a gas compressor, generator, water trash pump and pressure washer. They would sell it to you for as much as they could maybe 2000.00 or more saying it was worth 4000.00. It would work for a bit and then break. I’ve worked on some of these and it’s made poorly.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, not that impressed. Too much cheap technology to go wrong. Would take a basic generator any day.

Very nice.

It looks like a champion generator to me Like the one own

Seems to be good generator, I like the auto idle, nice work

If you can make a video on that carb solenoid wiring and how it hooks into the control panel. I have a Briggs and Stratton elite that someone cut the wirings to it. I would like to see a video on which wiring goes where. Thanks for all the great videos it’s help me fix three generators so far.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Well as it happens I am working on a Briggs and Stratton Elite right now. Only will have it for another day or two. Where did they cut the wires? And from my testing today the solenoid is not really needed on this machine. Would just leave it disconnected unless it is backfiring at shutdown.

@harshtimes23

3 жыл бұрын

James Condon I agree I just looped it through the shroud and connected it together so it’s out of the way. The person who had it before cut the wires up towards the control panel but it has enough wire to reconnect it. I tried to connect it both ways on each wire but the engine runs rough but once I disconnect it it runs without any issues. Thanks for all the videos.

“Looks like a billboard”...love the comment. You can say it....they are cheaply made. I’ve worked on these machines with under 10 hours and have replaced blown heads due to poor sandcast construction. I think there are one or two Chinese factories that pump these out and the slap on different labels. The good thing is that parts are plentiful and cheap. Nice machines to learn how to work on.

@babyshower8235

3 жыл бұрын

Baby shark

I clean the carb seat with with Q tip chucked up in a power drill with valve grinding compound

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators Hope this helps

i had to google what billboard is, had good laught yeah u are right haha

It looks like an All Power America or a Gentron which I believe are the same.

Don't know if you are familiar with Eastwood Company, they sell Automotive Restoration supplies. They make a wonderful gas tank cleaner and reseal product.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

I have used some of their products in the past. Will check out the cleaner and reseal next time.

That vacuum actuator on the choke exists on the pull start only generators too, so I'm not sure exactly what it's supposed to do. I have a generator with it, and I just capped off the vacuum port on the motor and disconnected it. From what I noticed it seems to leave the choke partially closed even when it was fully warmed up and I didn't like that at all.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

That was a good move.

Wow that vacuum choke system seems like a intake leak future headache

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

as smart you are you put a electric heater on wet ground lol good vids duo

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Have yet to get any tingle. Someday maybe.

Where do you order your replacement parts from?

Hey James

I just picked up this same generator, by watching your videos I think the totor is bad. Did you happen to find a place to get parts, I googled and couldn't find a rotor..

Wonder if hours reset with battery? Nice job.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is possible. I have seen that once before.

I take it that fuel tanks are not very interchangeable between different generators? Or replacements widely available? That q-tip in the drill was cute, though I would have started out doing that by hand and repeated with multiple q-tips until one came out clean. As dirty as that one was no telling how much crud was in there yet. That non-working solenoid, I would have tried to measure resistance of it, did you?

18:00 those solenoids are for anti dieseling if I remember correctly.

@thomasgibson8025

3 жыл бұрын

No, they prevent fuel flow when the solenoid is not energized. It is a safety feature.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast

2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2WetpV6fqi0pqw.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

Brass jets and brass components can be soaked in vinegar.

Your video are amazing, I inherited a 2500i generator that would not start and I was scared to tear into it until I watched your videos. I’ve watched I guess 30 or so so far. Anyway I took my first carburetor out and cleaned it and bam after installing it the generator started. Now I have a problem tho it seems to be idling way to high and it started on choke but now only starts on run. Can you give me some ideas on what to look for. Thanks

@jcondon1

2 жыл бұрын

The throttle plate on inverter generators are computer controlled. Is the generator making power? If not, then the inverter module is bad at it might not be able to control the throttle. If you have power, then double check the wires to the servo are plugged in and that the throttle plate can move (try moving it manually). Also make sure the servo shaft is correctly inserted into the throttle plate. There is also normally a spring that sometimes gets lost or installed incorrectly. Here is a like to a short video I made for someone about that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mp2es7iSebafpJs.html As far as starting on choke or run, would not worry about that as long as the engine sounds like its running well.

@jcondon1

2 жыл бұрын

Also check the idle set screw. If driven all the way in, then the generator will run fast. Back it almost all the way out so that the throttle plate can close all the way. That screw is not needed to control the idle and will just cause problems if in too far.

@phillipcox5222

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 thanks a million, when I took the carburetor off and was turning it upside down to remove the bowl I noticed a small spring on my work bench had no idea where it came from. I thought it was just there from something else I think I saved it tho (packrat) not sure tho. But I’m definitely going to check. This generator is a craftsman’s 2500i I believe a clone to generac anyway your videos are great and gave the courage to try getting into it. It was free so I couldn’t lose either way. It does make power and will only start on run but maybe this will make the difference. Thanks for what you do. Phillip

@phillipcox5222

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 thanks for the information, I’ve looked everywhere for that spring and I can’t remember where I put it. Can you tell me what it is called so I can try and order one. Thank you

choke looks like it came from my powerhorse!

I hate it when stuff comes pre broken! As a traditionalist, I enjoy breaking my own stuff!

It look like the governor spring with screwed all the way in I'm sure you noticed that some point to

@jcondon1

4 жыл бұрын

MrJav69 yes, I actually backed it out a lot before starting for the first time. Was worried it was too far in. I had to turn it back almost all the way to get the proper engine speed.

@MrJav69

4 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 yeah you noticed it your self as i watched the video ro the end.but good job on all the good deal you fine you can start charging your neighbors for power lol.

I often have the same issue after broccoli.

I have always experienced that when gasoline gets on my grass it not only kills it but prevents anything from growing in that spot for a couple of years.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Funny you mention that. People sometimes comment on how bad my lawn looks. It is partly the dogs, but also due to fuel spills.

@ApprenticeGM

3 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 If it's partly from your dogs, it's most likely much too high a dried dog food diet - switch to a different brand or decrease the amount of dried dog food.

I may be wrong but don't the fuel solenoids default to "fuel on", and they only close the fuel for a few seconds during shutdown, no? In other words, there's a circuit to send 12v to the solenoid when the switch is turned to off, but before the generator has coasted down enough to lose 12v. So in that way starting shouldn't be an issue.

@jcondon1

11 ай бұрын

For most generators that is how it works. Tractors are opposite.

I have a Honda gas tank, but the level gauge has a plastic piece blocking the 2 attachment screws. How do you remove it?

At 3:45 what is the hose on the left coming down from the gas tank? Where does it connect to? What is its purpose? Thanks!

Do you still have this generator I’m replacing the slip ring and I’m in need of the measurements from the end of the alternator to the edge of the copper ring on the slip ring

James if you had to guess how many brands of generators are there made ? And where are they made ?

@jcondon1

2 жыл бұрын

Most 8000 watt generators and below are made in China. Honda is one of the few exceptions.100s if not thousands of brands.

What solution do you use for your sonic cleaner?

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser

I guess you don't have to go to the junkyard to get pre-broken parts.

Hello How do you like this generator, any other problems after tank cleanup ? How's it run ? I see several for sale. Thanks Joe

@jcondon1

4 жыл бұрын

joseph puchel this one ran pretty well. The remote start was nice. This is a common Chinese generator configuration. It is rebranded by duromax, champion, generac, powerstroke and a few others. Tahoe has been out of business for a while. Personally I would go with the Ryobi. It is the best price and the same engine plus parts are available (although I do not like their easy start system). Second would be duromax. Generac is overpriced for what it is. Have not worked on to many powerstroke or champions.

@josephpuchel6497

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I thought a not to older unit might be better. I see several other brand/ models like either barely used or left over stock up for sale. Maybe being older they might have better components. I would think the better models like industrial or contractor heavy duty probably have the better components. I haven’t decided which one yet. Thanks for your response.

@jcondon1

4 жыл бұрын

joseph puchel it depends. The Chinese ones are sometimes hard to get parts for. The 24 year old generac 10000exl I fixed is one of the best built ones I have worked on, but parts are an issue because of the age. I really like the Briggs and Stratton storm responders because they are cheap in my area and engine parts are easy to come by and they are a simple design. Also I like plastic tanks since rust always becomes an issue with the metal ones. With that said most Briggs do not have oil sensors and people tend to run them out of oil. Some storm responders have AVRs and other do not. In theory the AVR provides more steady power, but it is just something else to go wrong. I like almost anything with a Subaru, Briggs or Honda engine because parts are not an issue (at least in the engine side). For the power head it does not matter because even if those parts are available, the cost is more then just buying a new generator.

Soak tank with SPRAY 9; you can buy it in gallon containers...

I think the hour meter is legit. It doesn't look like it was left outside.. so why was it so rusty? Did they think it was steam powered?

Why wouldn't you install a fuel filter, between the gas tank and carburetor?

@jcondon1

4 жыл бұрын

The fuel filter on these are inside the tank at the fuel outlet. Probably would not hurt to double filter if you wanted, but would not recommend it. The fuel flow is slow through the narrow fuel line used on this setup. Would be concerned flow would be further reduced with a second filter.

What's that rattling crackling sound it's making around the 30:00 mark?

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

It was a heat sheild rattling.

This one, from the audio, sounds like it has a death rattle or something

A hundred bucks ??. Where did you buy it ? At the five finger discount store ???

I've had those days, don't want to start, let alone run. Yep, Bad gas will do that ...

Hey man, do you have link where you bought the carburetor from please ?

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

The one I used was from eBay, but no longer available. A clone GX390 carburetor would probably work. www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCT87DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3CF53G4FJY6SQVVJJCN3. Otherwise search eBay for Tahoe carburetor and a few come up.

@Hugo-Hernandez

3 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 Perfect thank you so much

Does it take diesel or unleaded gas??

@jcondon1

4 жыл бұрын

unleaded gas

What solution do you use in your cleaner

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser

What you do with the generators once you fix them ?

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

I sell almost everything I fix.

@1wtrahan

3 жыл бұрын

James Condon you have some sort of web site or....

Looks just like a Titan 8500 painted black

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Funny, I just picked up a Titan 8000 and was thinking the same thing. It also looks like the Duromax, Champion and Predator. Must come from the same factory in China.

is a carburetor a clone if it comes from the same plant as the original??? I got one of those "clone" carburetors for a briggs twin and if not for the factory number stamped on top of the original you could not tell them apart. I am sure the "clone" came from the same plant that made the original, but only cost a fraction of the price.

Is there a fuel filter on this machine?

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Most metal generator tanks usually have a filter inside the tank at the fuel outlet and also a pre-filter at the tank fill.

Just *throw away* the *gas tank* and run the generator on natural gas or propane.

@raymondgarafano8604

3 жыл бұрын

propane has 20% less umf to it. a 6 KW u get about 5KW. nat. gas an gasolene good.

I have one the same but Tahoe put a Honda engine

What was the name of the rust desoliver

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Evaporust

use white vinegar instead, taryl does.

@emblems4life726

3 жыл бұрын

Are you suggesting using White Vinegar for the rust removal in the tank, or something else?

@raymondgarafano8604

3 жыл бұрын

@@emblems4life726 YUP, I trust tarylfixesall. I put in a few gallons to cover the bottom and let it soak awhile, got all the losse crap out. had a few marbles in it too. otherwise that rust'll get into the carb sooner or later.

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Will have to try it out. Last time I tried cider vinegar and that did next to nothing :(

@raymondgarafano8604

3 жыл бұрын

@@jcondon1 Well then don't bother, it worked good for me a few times, but other times it did not, so I guess too heavy a rust, I had a few glass marbles in there to shake it up really good. I do wonder if some white vinegars are stronger than others?

@emblems4life726

3 жыл бұрын

Raymond Garafano It comes in different strength with 9% being the strongest I've seen.

This engine not taken care of very well unreal .

As far as I'm concerned they can take that thing on the carburetor & stuff it

Hi i know how to fix the problem with soldering the rotor wire

$100 😱 That’s amazingly cheap

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

It was

@jamesbieber4988

3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 brand new champions for ya

not rust water in tank particles are mobile not like rust allowed black algae garden hose will clear it

In my opinion a small engine doesn't need a 90 dollar piece of equipment like that because you already have a float on it

@stargazer7644

Жыл бұрын

Ok

NOTHING WORSE THAN A "TACKY" GENERATOR.

Next time wrap a magnet in plastic-tied to string-rust will cling to magnet

hi james this gene looks a bit showboat a chinese copy on this one i think parts will be guess work mate

Just as an FYI, you can buy this exact carburetor on Amazon for $10.99 including shipping. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KCVV8MS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes I tried to purchase a power unit from china, and they would only sell by the 100's

@brad9529

3 жыл бұрын

Find another seller, they will sell you what ever you need. They have wholesalers in Shenzhen that buy and resell from the factories as single units for cheap. Alibaba, search around

Get the numbet off the carb, and just buy the needle and seat. www.proparts.com

I realize that it costs somewhat less to manufacture a plastic push in jet versus a metal push in jet without threads even though a plastic jet with threads could be manufactured, possibly 3D printed. With that said it could not cost any more in assembly time versus fiddling with the insertion jet, putting a cap on it and then threading in a plastic idle screw. STUPID

Same generator, same factory, custom stickers so you can pretend that your company made it.

A clone of a clone?

Garish or tacky to me is a coat of many colors like a gypsy wagon. Like you would not want to paint your house. I have a metal flake bright red car and I like it in my old age. In Japan the workers knew it was going to be an export or not if it had bright colors it was an export model. Seeing your unit with writing tattoos all over it if not glaring billboard like signs I don't mind. I JUST DONT like my women with black writing all over their white skin, that is really tacky. All a matter of taste. The fact your generator had solonoids and other controls means I would rather it be plain---like a battery charger not to be smart, but have a big wire coil to reduce the voltage and a diode to make dc after the winding and you can't find one except to go to an old second hand store and maybe put a silicon diode in it to replace the stinky failing selenium rectifier.

THEY STILL MAKE THEM THE COMPANY MAKES THEM FOR WALLMART AND UNDER A CHANGED NAME

Where or from whom do you order your replacement parts?

@jcondon1

3 жыл бұрын

Usually Amazon and eBay.