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Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-17-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 234
Posted By sod

No communication with indoor unit error message

Bryant evolution 90i model 355AAV042060. Get a error message on the thermostat display to contact technican. Dismissed notice and everything returned to normal. 36 hours later I get same message and...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
06-23-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By sod

Blazing Saddle

I have a 1" X 3/4 " FPT blazing pipe tapping saddle. Will this work on a 3/4" poly pipe? If not, what size saddle do I need. Thanks for the help.
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
05-12-13, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 927
Posted By sod

Sprinkler startup fail

I went to start up our sprinkler system today and everything went well except I have very low water pressure at the heads. They valve opens but the heads hardly rise out of the ground and I can piss...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
07-03-10, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 848
Posted By sod

Need help identifying the brand and model number of valve

I am hoping someone can identify from the attached photos the valve and diaphragm for my toro sprinkler system. The system was installed in the early 1990's by the previous owner. I looked on toro...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-04-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By sod

Thanks, I will check it out. I was hoping not to...

Thanks, I will check it out. I was hoping not to have to tear into the carb since it doesn't have any adjustments.
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-04-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By sod

Blower Lacking Power

I have a Echo blower, model PB-230LN. It will only run at half to 2/3 speed at full throttle. Also when I took off the air filter, it was wet on the lower portion with unspent fuel. So far I have...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
11-12-09, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,687
Posted By sod

Yes, I did soak it in carb soaking solution. I...

Yes, I did soak it in carb soaking solution. I will try the gas cap suggestion first, and then replace the intake gasket if that doesn't work. I replaced the gasket from the carb to the intake when I...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
11-11-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,687
Posted By sod

No luck

Replaced the head gasket and still a lean running condition. We torqued the head bolts at 200 inch/lb, using the star pattern and going at 50 inch/lb intervals.

Could some one with a current...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
11-10-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,687
Posted By sod

One more question & Thanks

Indy,

I have already done a complete rebuild of the carburetor and still have the lean running condition as evidenced by the glowing muffler. The carb is the tecumseh 640052. i believe this is not...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
11-09-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,687
Posted By sod

1998 Toro 824 Powershift Snowblower - Engine Air Leak?

I have 1998 Toro Snowblower model 38540 with the 8 hp Tecumseh engine, model hmsk80-155386v. I was having a problem with the engine surging on any choke sitting but nearly full choke so I rebuilt the...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-31-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 795
Posted By sod

I haven't put it back on yet to see how it runs....

I haven't put it back on yet to see how it runs. I did replace the O-rings, so I hope I am OK. I plan to work on it tomorrow and will let you know how it goes. I know most people think these...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-31-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 795
Posted By sod

Did I screw up?

I have a 1998 Toro 824 snow blower, model 38540, with a Tecumseh engine. The blower was surging bad so I rebuilt the carburetor. In doing so I soaked it overnight before the rebuild.

Now, after...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-29-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,020
Posted By sod

Thanks indypower1, I will give it a try.

Thanks indypower1, I will give it a try.
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-28-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,020
Posted By sod

New fuel line 1998 Toro 824 Snow blower

I just completed a complete rebuild on this snow blower' carburetor and figured I might as well replace the fuel line from the gas tank while I have it apart. I just went to pull the old fuel line...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-02-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,829
Posted By sod

Thanks indypower1. I thought it might be the...

Thanks indypower1. I thought it might be the carb, but the glowing muffler had me concerned.
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-01-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,829
Posted By sod

1998 Toro 824 Powershift Snowblower

The blower is the 38540 model with the 8hp Tecumseh engine. When I started it for the first time today, the engine surged and never really leveled out. It ran best with the choke partially closed and...
Forum: Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
09-16-09, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By sod

Thanks for the help

And yes the windows with the problem are on the west side and get lots of afternoon sun. I guess this will be an annual/biannual project. The upside is the windows and the rest of the trim are in...
Forum: Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
09-16-09, 06:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By sod

Explanation

Can you further explain "the wood at the glass have hairline separation cracks and the finish will not last" ?

The cracks are in the trim piece where the glass meets the wood. The trim is about...
Forum: Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
09-16-09, 05:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By sod

refinishing windows

We have a 1953 home that has the original Andersen storm master double pane windows. Over the years the inside varnish finish has deteriorated from condensation and I have refinished them. The...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
07-29-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,810
Posted By sod

Sear leaf blower Model #316.794970

The carb on this 32cc blower needs to be rebuilt. The problem is that I can't find a rebuild kit. The carb is a Zama C1U-P26A. I looked on Zama reference pages and can't find any listing for this...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
07-21-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,661
Posted By sod

Stihl HL100K extended trimmer

with the 4-mix engine. Have a no start condition. Cleaned and rebuilt the carb. The unit is getting plenty of gas so checked for spark. Grounding the plug couldn't detect a spark so finally employed...
Forum: Gardening and Horticulture
06-29-09, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 751
Posted By sod

Flowering Crab Apple Tree

We have a flowering crab apple tree that is over 50 years old and already is showing signs fire blight. One of the out branches has become very top heavy and is now nearly touching the ground and...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-27-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,205
Posted By sod

Sears Gas Hedge trimmer

Trimmer is my neighbor's. He says it about 5 years old and is the 19" inch model.

I took the carb apart and cleaned it well. Still will not start, but will run for a short time on carb cleaner...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-11-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,526
Posted By sod

Still having problems

with getting this trimmer going. If I put carb cleaner in the carb it will start on full choke but when I put it on half choke it dies.

One thing I notice is that the muffler is leaking a black...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-09-09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,526
Posted By sod

Thanks cheese. I will get one over the noon hour.

Thanks cheese. I will get one over the noon hour.
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