Looking For Small Engine Mech.

[TonyJ]

Hi All,

 

I have a Snowblower that is in need of repair.

Anyone know of a reliable guy in the Hamilton / Trenton area?

 

Thanks,

Tony

 

 

[Rusty]

We got a great guy at work that does small engine work on the side but we are too far north.  

[NjKev]

Can I ask what the issue is with the machine ?

Doesn’t start or ??

[jerseyhunter]

My guy is in Bloomfield up north , My blower is over 40 yrs old, I got it about 18 yrs ago from my Dad who got it from his Dr. friend. , I never changed the spark plug. Last year things leaked and seized up, $75. later, got it back in the summer tried it today and it started on the second try.

[TonyJ]

Can I ask what the issue is with the machine ?

Doesn’t start or ??

Kev,

Its only about 6 years old, I'm thinking something simple,

When i prime the bulb the gas leaks out.

I'm going to try and take off the cover today and check it out. I'm not mechanic. hoping something simple.

[TonyJ]

My guy is in Bloomfield up north , My blower is over 40 yrs old, I got it about 18 yrs ago from my Dad who got it from his Dr. friend. , I never changed the spark plug. Last year things leaked and seized up, $75. later, got it back in the summer tried it today and it started on the second try.

JH,

Yes , wish i were closer to your guy. sounds like a fair deal.

[CJ3a]

Pull the bowel off the carb. Take the float out and blast the carb with cleaner.

[Gruntinbuck]

Mike Jensen I taught him how to do small engine repairs in a class I used to teach in a votech school. http://bigmikessmallengines.com/ He lives by you.

[beaverman]

Kev,

Its only about 6 years old, I'm thinking something simple,

When i prime the bulb the gas leaks out.

I'm going to try and take off the cover today and check it out. I'm not mechanic. hoping something simple.

Most likely the ethanol concentration in current gas blends eating the fuel lines and primer bulb.  You can buy replacement lines and primers that are resistant to ethanol.  The residue from the original parts dissolving will gum up your float and needle in the bowl as well.

[TonyJ]

Mike Jensen I taught him how to do small engine repairs in a class I used to teach in a votech school. http://bigmikessmallengines.com/ He lives by you.

GB, Thanks for the info.

[TonyJ]

Most likely the ethanol concentration in current gas blends eating the fuel lines and primer bulb.  You can buy replacement lines and primers that are resistant to ethanol.  The residue from the original parts dissolving will gum up your float and needle in the bowl as well.

BMan, Thanks for the info,I'm going to take it apart this weekend and try and figure it out.

[jerseybowhunter]

I work on small engines and atvs but I'm down in Atlantic county

[outlander]

My guy is in Bloomfield up north , My blower is over 40 yrs old, I got it about 18 yrs ago from my Dad who got it from his Dr. friend. , I never changed the spark plug. Last year things leaked and seized up, $75. later, got it back in the summer tried it today and it started on the second try.

I need my leaf blower repaired Im in Wayne can you give his name and number. TY

[Howell boy]

Float is stuck in down position or cracked float...easy fix

[GhostBear]

Sounds to me to a carb issue, get a lot of that on snow throwers, you need to pickle the engine when snow season is over!! Lol once you get it fixed run a fuel stabilizer in it, it'll help with the ethanol, also when your done using it, fog he engine like you would with an out board for storage you won't have an issu with it after that.