Just finished repairing an old McCullock strimmer that was lying around the old mans garage for over 10 years. The piston ring and barrel were scratched, but with a new ring and a rub down of the barrel with some ultra fine paper, it's now running like a dream. For how long, who knows, but like my chainsaw I always add more 2 stroke to the mix just in case (better smoke than lean overheat.) Congrats, I know how good it feels. shame women can't appreciate the feeling or repairing an old gal :)
@maicobike1 If it used to run right and you haven't altered anything, it's most likely dirt in the carb but in truth it could be anything - time for a strip down. To be honest, these little 2 stroke jobs really are hateful things, mine was given to me because it wouldn't run, I certainly wouldn't ever buy one.
Its one of those Light Bulb moments isn't it, when the penny suddenly drops and you get that Kerching moment. - love that feeling myself, especially when you have been scratching your head over a problem for ages.
She starts up a treat in the video, makes all the right swishing noises too I hear. Like it.
Once I've sorted my Lister Junior out, I too will be looking for my next problem engine I dare say, so I understand the back of the shed comment for the strimmer once its fixed up.
Just finished repairing an old McCullock strimmer that was lying around the old mans garage for over 10 years. The piston ring and barrel were scratched, but with a new ring and a rub down of the barrel with some ultra fine paper, it's now running like a dream. For how long, who knows, but like my chainsaw I always add more 2 stroke to the mix just in case (better smoke than lean overheat.) Congrats, I know how good it feels. shame women can't appreciate the feeling or repairing an old gal :)
GMPresents 5 months ago
my strimmer keeps cutting out it runs then keeps dieing can you help
maicobike1 7 months ago
@maicobike1 If it used to run right and you haven't altered anything, it's most likely dirt in the carb but in truth it could be anything - time for a strip down. To be honest, these little 2 stroke jobs really are hateful things, mine was given to me because it wouldn't run, I certainly wouldn't ever buy one.
enpeemac 7 months ago
Its one of those Light Bulb moments isn't it, when the penny suddenly drops and you get that Kerching moment. - love that feeling myself, especially when you have been scratching your head over a problem for ages.
She starts up a treat in the video, makes all the right swishing noises too I hear. Like it.
Once I've sorted my Lister Junior out, I too will be looking for my next problem engine I dare say, so I understand the back of the shed comment for the strimmer once its fixed up.
Thumbs up :)
Bevoin1970 8 months ago