Saturday, 31 August 2024

Seized strimmer

Think twice if you're offered a (small) engine that has seized because it's been run on straight petrol. The petrol readily evaporates leaving gum everywhere, and you know how carburetors love goo.

So factor in a lot of cleaning of the crank etc, plus potentially a new carb. An ultrasonic bath might do it.

I got away without a bath, but it took 2 thorough cleans, and obviously I needed a rebuild kit.

Allow ~8 hours (strip + rebuild) for a strimmer.


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