Shop-Teacher's home for lost and abused tiny motors: Sit-Rep

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/12/2018 at 19:19 • Filed to: One of these machines will actually start

It hasn’t been a super productive winter at STHFLATM.

The 2-stroke snowblower failed me, then it worked, then it failed me again when I really needed it. The thing had basically shaken itself apart. I put it back together, it works again. I used loctite this time.

The big monster snowblower started before the snow fell. It too failed me when I needed. I’m going to have my small engine guru buddy get it fixed properly.

I think I’m going to sell them both next year and go battery powered. I’ve been really happy with my battery powered mower.

I finally ordered an exhaust system for the red Kymco Super 8 150 scooter in back. It’s been on a battery tender with the tank and float bowl empty. It should be ready to rock with an oil change and the exhaust system installed.

The $100 Elite 80 that’s torn apart I have actually done some work on. It was last registered in 2009. I cleaned out the tank, replaced the fuel lines, and added a fuel filter. I know I should clean the carb, but it turns out Elite 80's are a total biatch to remove the carb. I’m just going to add some Seafoam and send it. I got a new battery for it, so I need to put it back together and try to fire it up.

My buddy’s Zuma 50 to the right also won’t start.

DISCUSSION (11)

diplodicus forgot his password > shop-teacher
03/12/2018 at 20:02

What kind of electric mower do you have? I’ve been thinking about getting a different mower. Electric sounds nice but then I wouldn’t have an excuse to huff gas.

shop-teacher > diplodicus forgot his password
03/12/2018 at 20:04

I bought an Ego 21" at the start of the season last year. I got sick of sucking small engine fumes. I love it. It’s amazing how quiet it is.