Carb work on a Stihl bg 55 leaf blower. 

Absolutely true . Thanks for the comment Noel

Cheap carbs on Amazon $13.00 cheaper than a kit. I used parts from new carb to fix stock carb! Mine was a fs130 brusheater !

Awesome comment thank you for sharing!

@@KyleHallwoodworker it's my pleasure. I quickly diagnosed it by unscrewing the gas cap when it would start to die and she revved right back up. Not a bad little blower.

On pretty much all 2 cycle carburetors, the low jet screw is closest to the engine. The high jet screw is furthest from the engine.

Thanks for this comment Jason

Tearing mine down tomorrow. Between this vid and your comment I have a few key points to look for, appreciate you both, thanks

Thank you

Gayla Hunt You can also get a carb kit from a dealer if you want to take it apart. If you choose to just put a new carb on do not toss the old one it might come in handy down the road .

I cleaned mine on the stove with a pair of pliars

Thanks for the great suggestion. I did find a torch but I didn't need it the spark arrestor was clean when I checked.

Pull the spark arrester, and get rif of it. don't ewaste your money on another one, it will fail too. You don't need it. It's a safety thing. Just don't blow any leaves in California and you'll be fine.

I use a bench grinder with a wire wheel. wd40 and water helps too

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 😁

Yea it can be frustrating. Glad you were able to get everything worked out .👍🏻

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You won't find this answer _anywhere_ online: gas tank check valve gets stuck in the closed position and creates a vapor lock which won't allow the carb to suck fuel.

Hate mine too, for a long time it has to idle to warm up, now it just idles then bogs to die, was bought for my mom and I can barely get it going each time. Might try the more hole 🕳 route

@@pantherplatform where is this located

Been a long time since I fixed it and it still starts on the therd pull even if it's really cold out. It's pretty simple to disassemble the blower enough to get to the fuel tank and pull the hose assembly out. Two ends go in the tank and the other two go to the carb. I found tiny holes in the suction line with the filter on the end. They get hard and crack. I replaced the hose assembly, it's a molded assembly with the gromet that goes in the tank, with one I ordered online. I never have to prime it. I set the choke, squeeze the trigger on the first two pulls then release the trigger and she fires right up on the third pull before sliding the choke open to keep it running. It sure is nice for blowing off the car.

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I have replaced a carb on one of my chainsaws with a cheap carb it ran but it did not run the same . Replacing the carb is definitely a faster fix but I dont always have the time to wait for it to come in the mail . Learning how to make a repair yourself can save you money and time down the road . Thanks for the comment.

Yet the equipment suppliers say it’s not worth fixing. They tell people just to buy a new one.

They're not. Choke until it pops, set to half (high idle) until it runs, squeeze trigger quickly to set to idle. Let warm up and then go to town.

Yes works better once warmed up

Might need to replace the gas line and or primer bulb / bubble

Makes it a lot easier manipulating the linkage tho

Tardisius first thing I said too lol

just bought one second hand recently seller told me goes but not well , first thing i looked at was the spark arrester - sure it was clogged up quick clean with carby cleaner & wire brush - now works perfect

I clean them anytime someone brings one in for repair, just as a courtesy. I blow out the props and inside of the case, check the fuel filter, then clean and gap the plug as part of my service. 9 times out of 10 they come to me for carb failure. My courtesy service eliminates a lot of potential problems. I also dump the customers fuel and replace with my own mix because I know it is less than 10% on the ethanol, it's fresh and it's mixed correctly. If these things run rough after a minute or two of warm-up, it's usually just a matter of adjusting the hi and low mix. Those Zama carbs only have about ³/⁴ total turn on the mixing screws, so they are very sensitive to the slightest turn. These little carbs are sensitive to ethanol. Reeks havoc on them. Like putting sugar in the tank it sets too long especially in warm weather. The lower the ethanol, the better off you are. Alrighty, I'm done talking shop. Lol...I look at these tutorials when I have exhausted all logic and I am stumped or I get in an older piece and I need to refresh my brain, and then can't get off RU-vid. Lol If I can answer questions or help anyone with small engines just message me on Googlemail marksovine47. Please put the words small engine help on the subject line. Y'all enjoy tinkering!!

I thought mine was, too, until I checked it and it looked like new. The check valve on the gas tank was sticking and causing a vapor lock which wouldn't allow the carb so suck fuel anymore. Nobody talks about that...

Panther Platform where do I find the check valve? No clue what that is.

I believe it’s all the way in and 1/4 out to start small increments

Nate Legakis hi Nate . I personally buy oem when possible. I have purchased from amazon nothing specific. I always recommend reading all the reviews and sellers rating before a purchase.

I bought one for mine it did not work good at all I land up rebuilding my oem one for like 20 works great now

They are $13.00 > and very easy to change, it comes with a new air filter, new gass lines, spark plug. If I did it, anyone can do it.

I got it for $13. and change. It was easy to install, and started on the first pull. Just follow the video.

My experience: yes they work for awhile and then they don`t.

Hi Casey Commerford . I paid $35 for this blower . It was a great deal .

Casey Commerford If you replace the original plug with an OEM plug it should last the same .

Bryce Carlson 😂👍🏻 thanks

i thought the same thing when i watched the video. i don't think a little will hurt but dont soak.

Thanks for the comment .

Those carbs don't have any rubber parts in them and I have used carb cleaner on several never had a problem and I seen many dealers use carb cleaner

and change fuel filter or clean

Keep the sun off my neck

Hw was not thorough. There's several ports ahat needed cleaning, and a single strand of wire to open up the ports. I think he learned more from us, than vice versa.

I don’t know about that . I have done some simple dusting off carbs on bad running chainsaws and had great results. I just applied those same techniques here . Yeah not very informative not super informational but some people seem to like it . I’m no mechanic I just video what I’m doing with my power equipment when it’s not running properly and sharing that video of it worked for me . A carb swap is 100% easier without a doubt . But videos like this add to the content. Thanks for your input. Hope you have a good one .

i thought it was a very good video. no, he didn't show everything you could do but he showed what it took for his machine. where are your videos mister smarty pants?

@@noelroe6493 If you got something from the video great. I hope carb cleaner works for you too. My point was that if you have a problem with a Stihl carb its very probable that you will end up replacing - carb cleaner will do very little. Good luck with your Stihl Carb. Sorry my opinion caused you so much offence.

LostInMySpace all I can say is thanks for the view thanks for the comment and I’m glad I could help you get a nap.👍🏻. I’m not a Stihl mechanic just a guy making a video solving a problem with my leaf blower . I like to share what I know or what I think I know . Thanks again have a good one .

Kyle Hall woodworker you are really a laid back nice guy!!!!

Thanks man 😁

If you know so much why did you watch it, are you really that bored? Btw its free content so you weren't forced. I agree it was a fairly pointless video but to each his own. Stihl doesnt make money off of guys who work on their own stuff, they make it off of guys who take them in for service.

@@Burritosarebetterthantacos DO I HAVE TO REPEAT MYSELF? This is supposed to be an instructional video on how to resolve a problematic power trimmer. And yet I am finding that as a homeowner that's owned three of them already, I know more than you. That's what I learned coming here. Don't fumble, speak with confidence and get the job done. I nodded off watching this. But A for effort.

Glad it made you laugh out loud . Sometimes it takes a special kind of person to get my humor.