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re: generator problems? email me and i'll try to get you up amd running
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:32 pm to theantiquetiger
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:32 pm to theantiquetiger
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It took me about an hour to do it yesterday, but I could do it in about 10 mins now, pretty simple.
can't get the screws off on mine.
Afraid to drill them out as I may not have replacements.
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Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:33 pm to SenseiBuddy
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This post was edited on 8/28/12 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:34 pm to Napoleon
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can't get the screws off on mine.
I had that problem as ell, I broke them loose with needle nose vice grips
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:35 pm to theantiquetiger
I tried, the washers stick out more than the screws.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:36 pm to meauxjeaux2
very nice of you 
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:37 pm to SenseiBuddy
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SenseiBuddy
See my post on 1st pae, I had the same problem as you, simple fix. Go buy starter fluid and a spark plug. Clean pastic float and injector inth silver bowl under carborator.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:38 pm to theantiquetiger
Just a quick little FYI,a bunch of generators with the 10hp Briggs engines have the plastic float/needle assembly.
The main brass jet is what usually gets clogged and you have to remove that jet from the plastic tube in the center and open the hole up with a needle. The little jet just pops out from the front side,open the hole with the needle and using a q-tip push it back set in the plastic tube.be careful to properly align that funky looking oring before putting the carb back together.
You must remove the carb to perform this procedure and if you don't have the proper torx wrench to remove the two bolts that hold the carb on then you can use a 9/32 socket to get them off.
The main brass jet is what usually gets clogged and you have to remove that jet from the plastic tube in the center and open the hole up with a needle. The little jet just pops out from the front side,open the hole with the needle and using a q-tip push it back set in the plastic tube.be careful to properly align that funky looking oring before putting the carb back together.
You must remove the carb to perform this procedure and if you don't have the proper torx wrench to remove the two bolts that hold the carb on then you can use a 9/32 socket to get them off.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:38 pm to Napoleon
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I tried, the washers stick out more than the screws.
Brass phillip head screws? Get a LARGE driver, make sure it is kind of dull on end, not pointed
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:39 pm to theantiquetiger
you sir....are a good man
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:40 pm to Napoleon
Napoleon,those screws are total crap and will strip out every time. You need to remove the carb so that you can get to them with a small pair of channel lock pliers and they'll break loose.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:41 pm to meauxjeaux2
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Just a quick little FYI,a bunch of generators with the 10hp Briggs engines have the plastic float/needle assembly. The main brass jet is what usually gets clogged and you have to remove that jet from the plastic tube in the center and open the hole up with a needle. The little jet just pops out from the front side,open the hole with the needle and using a q-tip push it back set in the plastic tube.be careful to properly align that funky looking oring before putting the carb back together. You must remove the carb to perform this procedure and if you don't have the proper torx wrench to remove the two bolts that hold the carb on then you can use a 9/32 socket to get them off.
This is what I id yesterday, but I ust use starter fluid, it easily melts away the brown gum. I tried to put bowl back on w/o removing caborator, pretty hard to do (if not impossible)
This post was edited on 8/28/12 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:43 pm to meauxjeaux2
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I'll try to.get.back with you asap and there's probably a 75% chance we'll get you up and running hopefully soon
You are providing an awesome service. Well done!
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:45 pm to theantiquetiger
I have the best carb cleaner available,B12 Chemtool. If that shite don't eat away the crap that gets stuck in the jet,nothing will. You got extremely lucky.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:48 pm to meauxjeaux2
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I have the best carb cleaner available,B12 Chemtool. If that shite don't eat away the crap that gets stuck in the jet,nothing will. You got extremely lucky.
Mine wasn't completely plugs. It would only run on full choke.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 5:54 pm to theantiquetiger
Gotcha. If an engine runs on full choke then you have a main jet clog. The carb gets its fuel from choke through a different jet. Maybe the blockage just freed uo with the vibrations the motor was making.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 6:18 pm to meauxjeaux2
General question:
I always tell folks to plug in a $60-70 UPS to the generator output to clean up the power a bit before charging or using electronics.
Is this still necessary with newer portable generators?
I always tell folks to plug in a $60-70 UPS to the generator output to clean up the power a bit before charging or using electronics.
Is this still necessary with newer portable generators?
This post was edited on 8/28/12 at 6:20 pm
Posted on 8/28/12 at 6:22 pm to meauxjeaux2
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BTW,I plan on getting extremely blitzed come 10:00 tonight so don't be expecting no response past that time.
OR some interesting advice
Poor some JD in the carb- add coke and shake it a little and ........
Posted on 8/28/12 at 6:25 pm to VetteGuy
Most UPS have line conditioners,so yes,great idea.
Posted on 8/28/12 at 6:29 pm to meauxjeaux2
having trouble getting the screws lose on the bottom bowl of the carb. dont have the type of tip and phillips and flat arent working. any tips?
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