[AT] Backpack leaf blower

[Jim Becker]

Looks like a clip to me.  The gap between the 2 ends is about at 11 o’clock.  A screwdriver into the notch at 4 o’clock will probably pop it right out.

Jim Becker

From: Mike M 
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2021 5:40 PM
To: Moe Fretz 
Cc: Antique Tractor Email Discussion Group 
Subject: Re: [AT] Backpack leaf blower

Hi Moe,
Here's a shot of the piston and the retaining pin, not really sure how to get the pin out since the retaining clip appears to be a washer not a cir clip. I can order a new cylinder, piston, pin, washers and and gaskets for about $40, a lot cheaper than a new blower. Thanks for any advice anyone can offer.

Regards, Mike M
 


On 12/2/2021 6:39 PM, Moe Fretz wrote:

  So what's the cylinder inside look like?
  Can you save it?
  Husqvarna trimmer is well worth the repair costs.

  On Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 3:11 PM Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

    So I pulled apart my leaf blower today, and looked at the exhaust port, as was suggested. Heavy scoring on the piston. So you were right, she ran it with straight fuel.
    Mike M


    On 11/27/2021 7:20 PM, Moe Fretz wrote:

      No, engine has experienced a lean seizure. 
      Lack of lube is another way to put it. 
      No quick fix. 
      The engine will need a piston and rings at the least. 

      Pull off the muffler, look in at the piston, you’ll see the piston scored on the exhaust side. 
      If you’re lucky the cylinder isn’t damaged, you’ll have to 
      pull the cylinder to check it. 

      Used to do 15 or 20 of those every year. 
      One quick error, sometimes, can cost a lot of money. 

      On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 15:33 Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

        So my lovely wife was out blowing leaves the other day with my backpack
        blower, and it ran out of fuel. She mistakenly filled it with straight
        lawnmower gas, and after a bit it started to stumble and then quit. She
        came in to tell me about it and ask what the problem was. When I looked
        at the tank I noticed there was no blue tint in the gas, and I asked her
        what can she filled it from, and she pointed to the gas container I use
        for my zero turn. I told her that was straight gas, and she needed to
        use the 2 cycle mix, that is in another red 5 gallon can, honest
        mistake. She claims I told her to use that fuel, when I know I did not. 
        I used it today and it will run for about 5 minutes and then sputter out
        and die, like it's running out of gas. It will restart, but then the
        same scenario starts all over again. Is their any chance of saving this
        engine? Maybe a higher oil/gas ratio? Thanks in advance.

        Regards,
        Mike M

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