[AT] Backpack leaf blower

[Mike M]

Jim was right it was a clip, took the piston off, and found part of the
problem was a broken upper piston ring, I think running straight gas
through it just moved the failure up the road.

Thanks all,
Mike M

On 12/8/2021 7:53 PM, Jim Becker wrote:
> 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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