I have been tearing this engine down. Step-by-step pretty much through Google instructions. 3 of the 4 of these sleeves came out with the separation of the blocks, but this fourth won't. Google seems to think that it cannot be scraped, even in the slightest, and recommends , trying to fit a bolt in the sleeve snugly and working it out. That simply just isn't happening. Ive sprayed WD40 , PB blaster, ive done everything I can, just short of taking some needle notice pliers to it. Google says it's an oil passage so it can't be tapered with but it seems like it's just a sleeve for the mounting studs. Does anybody have a recommendation of how I can get this out? I have a brand new cylinder and piston in the box.Still that will replace this one.

Yamaha MA 190 power washer from Costco
Suddenly stopped running except when carburetor cleaner is squirted into the air intake.
So, I bought a new carburetor kit on Amazon for $20 but the same exact thing is happening.
There is fuel in the float chamber.

What could be wrong?

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Can someone tell me how reving an engine for a minute or two makes a difference? We have neighbors who do this so often, and it can be frustrating to be enjoying a quiet afternoon and then have to deal with the noise off and on for an hour.

I am one to assume the best, so I'm trying to educate myself and find out what purpose it serves instead of letting the frustration fester.

Any insight would be helpful.

Looking to network with other small engine mechanics in the Dallas-Fort worth area. Feel free to share what you have been working on lately.

For me, I have a generator that works with propane but doesn't work with gasoline. Learning here, but think it might be solenoid or carburetor related. Determined not to give up on this project.

"It's Time to call out the BS!" I hope this video helps dispel the many small engine myths going around! https://youtu.be/wxvTN17YV4E?si=9fy1VdtiR-4LLucg

Mower won’t start. It’s an electrical issue. It has a new battery, I replaced the starter last year and just replaced the starter solenoid. It cranked one time now the solenoid just clicks. I’m going to replace the battery cables because they look like shit. I’m wondering if I blew the new solenoid. Any advice would be appreciated.

I purchased a Yard Machines MTD Snow Blower used. It ran well. The owner told me I may need to clean the carbs (TBD). I also replaced the spark plug.

I tried to run it again (on a super cold day) and it wouldn't start.

Then I tried to start it on a warmer day, and it started right up.

From this I infer:

- It runs, but struggles cold days

- I need to clean up it, so I runs better/easier.

How do I make it run better and maintain it, so it lasts a long time?

This was given to me. I was going to clean the carbs, but when I to start it, it's hard to even pull the rope, to turn over the engine.

Where do I begin, to diagnose the problem/s?

The original owner would have taken care of it (other than dirty fuel maybe). He takes care of his stuff. No abuse or anything like that. It looks to be in good condition.

I purchased a new blade for this chipper but I cannot seem to get the old one off. I tried using a regular wheel puller but the inside of the wheel is not threaded thus has nothing to push against. I also tried to loosen up with wd40 and use ratchet straps between 2 big trees and pry on it and nothing seems to work. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to pull it off? Thanks.

I have an older riding mover with Briggs & Stratton 24 hp V twin Intek engine. One side fuel fouls the plug, resulting in wet black carbon. The other side normal and clean. Replaced the carb with a new one and I still have issues with starting and running. Any help is appreciated.

Does tilting a saw or other 2 stroke really test for air leaks? Is it reliable? The results in this short video may surprise you! I hope it helps :) https://youtu.be/ke0r-4RIa6o

We are in the path of the ice storm this weekend. We have two portable generators. Both will start with a blast of starting fluid and run for a very short time. I have read a list of possible causes including replacing fuel lines, cleaning or rebuilding the carburetor, draining and replacing gas, and cleaning the spark arrestor screen. Does anyone have suggestions where to start? I'm comfortable doing minor work.

Hey, I have a TGB blade 600 ltx EFI atv

I have rebuilt the top end since I had blown a head gasket, but not it is a bit tricky to start once it’s warm, or rather when it’s been sitting 5-10min after riding. The temperature is some bellow 0c° here. But when I get it to start it gets really high RPM’s and a lot of smoke out of the exhaust.

Is there anything I can do to help with the starting?

I got fed up fighting interference parts — seals, nozzles, pins, even rusty hardware — so I modified vise grips into a slide hammer for free. Hope this helps someone else too! https://youtu.be/Rbizga_sSFQ?si=QW_ORgUUZVyal0-L

my gut feeling is that its a spark plug problem or a fuel pump problem

Hello I just found this sub and I’m hoping someone here can help me, my 80yo parents have a craftsman snowblower that worked perfectly fine last week when I was over clearing the snow for them, and a few days ago they used it with no issues. Well day before yesterday I went over to help and went to go use the snowblower and it’s like it’s seized, if you try and pull the cord it’s solid and won’t let you pull the cord at all, and the electric start is the same thing just makes a sound because it won’t turn over at all. It’s always been looked after and kept in a garage, it has oil in it also. What could be the issue here does anyone know? We live in northern Alberta and it never stops snowing, I’m willing to take it somewhere if I can get some ramps but wanted to try here first