Popular Post Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted November 26, 2014 Popular Post Share #1 Posted November 26, 2014 Today into tomorrow we're supposed to get about 10 inches of snow. We got swindled because Buffalo about seven feet; not fair at all. On the brighter side I did get the snowblower repaired. A fuel fitting snapped off at the end of last year and I finally managed to get a replacement part. A bit surprising as the motor is 25 years old. At first glance it looked like the wrong part, but then I realized the old part had broken in half, leaving half still in the carburetor. Looking at the new part I then realized I had to press-fit it into the carb - it wasn't bolted or threaded. Essentially the parts are squeezed or compressed together so tightly that friction holds them in place. Meaning I was in trouble, because press-fit parts usually require (duh) some sort of hydraulic or mechanical press to assemble the parts. And I don't own one. Hammering it into place was not an option as part of the fitting was made of plastic clearly not intended for that sort of abuse. Noticing a flat spot on the opposite side of the carb, I grabbed a C-clamp from the tool box. By gradually tightening the clamp I pressed the fitting in place without shattering the plastic. Even better, after all this the snowblower started up and ran. And there you have today's thrilling report on carburetor repair. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 26, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 26, 2014 10 inches..that's it? I wouldn't bother to brush the car off for a measly 10 inches..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted November 26, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 26, 2014 Glad it worked out for you.. I hate it when you don't have the right tools for the job. This is also a reason i own everything from a 1 pound hammer all the way up too a 30 pound sledge hammer.. The right tool for the right job :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted November 26, 2014 10 inches..that's it? I wouldn't bother to brush the car off for a measly 10 inches..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 26, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 26, 2014 Looks familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted November 26, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 26, 2014 B Been there done that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted November 26, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 26, 2014 Glad it worked out for you.. I hate it when you don't have the right tools for the job. This is also a reason i own everything from a 1 pound hammer all the way up too a 30 pound sledge hammer.. The right tool for the right job A 30 pound hammer that will get snow and ice off your windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted November 26, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 26, 2014 Mr. Aire liked your story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted November 26, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 26, 2014 A 30 pound hammer that will get snow and ice off your windshield. your right... I should run out and get a 50 pound hammer if I can find one in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted November 27, 2014 Mr. Aire liked your story. Good to see on the Forum, Airehead! Please pass along my compliments to Mr. Aire! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted November 27, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 27, 2014 C clamps are wonderful little inventions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 27, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 27, 2014 My snowblower is at least that old. The carburetor went bad on it from sitting in storage for years after the original owner bought himself a snowblower for on his tractor. I took it into the repair shop down the road from me and they ordered a new one, they were a bit surprised that they were still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted November 27, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 27, 2014 I had an XS1100. It was given to me in boxes. I had to restore it. 4 carbs. Had to pull them, take them completely apart and clean them, re-jet them and put them all back together. There was no youtube back then, but a very comprehensive step-by-step on the net complete with pics. It was very helpful. Got that old 4 cylinder purring like a kitten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 27, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 27, 2014 I cleaned up a Lawn Boy two stroke mower where the carb was all gunked up. That was satisfying. And I had to clean lots of carbon build up off the exhaust ports too. I loved rebuilding old Briggs and Stratton lawnmowers when I was a kid. But I am totally in favour of fuel injection now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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