Let's Talk Shop - General Discussion

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Best Fuel Stabilizer?

With all the talk about ethanol fuel and bad gas, which fuel stabilizer is the best to use? They all seem to claim to reduce the effects of ethanol and prolong fuel life... but is there a clear winner in the bunch? I've seen StaBil, Star Tron, Sea Foam, STP, Briggs & Stratton Fresh Start...
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2024/05/30 09:55:31
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Thesmallenginehobbyist76

Ultrasonic cleaner

I hear a lot of talk about using ultrasonic cleaners to clean engine parts.... How do they work? Are they worth it to buy?..
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2025/02/08 13:19:22
Steverino

Tygon vs. nitrile rubber fuel lines

Guess this as good a place to start a discussion! Will be replacing all fuel lines on our JD 155C, B&S Intek V-Twin this Spring, tank to carb. Anyone using Tygon? Read some mixed reviews on Tygon. Some praise it while others mention shrinking, hardening, leaking in 2 years etc. (Not to mention p..

2025/02/06 01:35:18
CraigBinFL

Westinghouse iGen 4500 Case and Bottom

Searching for advice on repairing the plastic case and bottom panel for my generator as both have cracked. What adhesives will bond? Do I overlay with resin and fiberglass mesh? In the alternative, where do I get replacement parts? From the diagrams, it appears the side panel is #11 and the bottom p..

2024/12/13 23:48:05
Thesmallenginehobbyist76

Softening diaphragms and gaskets...

I have read that it is possible to soften rubber parts on a 2 stroke carb is this true?..

2024/12/12 14:20:58
Mossman1972

Toro 3420 hybrid lift problems

Morning. I have an issue with a Toro 3420 greensmaster. The units dont lift all the way up. Any advice on where to start?..
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2024/11/21 16:41:53
Blondie401

Westinghouse generator runs then shuts off

I have a westinghouse wgen3600dfc duel fuel. I used it during the our last hurricane with no problems. After the storm the oil was changed and now the generator starts then shuts off. I had no problems running it during the storm. Tried starting it about a week after the storm and , it would start a..
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2024/11/21 11:06:00
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Snapper 826 Snowblower carb kit

Inlaws bought a house with a basically new old snapper 26" snowblower. They didnt want to tinker with this so i gladly went and picked it up. Took carb off bowl was clean and needles were gummy thats all clean now but i want to replace needle seat and gaskets... the numbers on the carb 1099 G7E..
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2024/11/20 06:45:51
Bargain1

23hp vanguard

Gator..
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2024/11/11 08:35:11
Thesmallenginehobbyist76

Power

When adding power to a small engine via governor bypass or jet drilling, how much is too much?..
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2024/11/08 06:47:46

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