Carburetor Adjusting Tool@#_$#@

[guido]

Hello,


I have this little blower that is just
not right at high speed. I don't have
one of the many Adjusting tools it
takes for the new Adjusting screws!
What do you guys use?
This one has outside ridges and no way
to turn them!

I was hoping to get it done, as the
owner will be here Monday. I have seen
guys cut up the carb and make a slot on
the screw.

That looks like not what I like to do.
Here is the blower, starts and runs
O.K. but no high R.P.M.'s


Guido.

 

[retired farmer]

You can use a small piece of metal tubing that will slide down firmly over the outside of the needle and screw it out and then cut a slot in the end for a screwdriver.

 

[Bob Harvey]

There are 'kits' available (almost everywhere -HF for one) for most 'oddball' screws - about $10. HTH

 

[guido]

Hello Retired Farmer,

Great minds think alike☺, got it running real good. No need for a slot. 1/2 turn out is all it took,

Guido.

 

[jeffcat]

Ha ha yes that stuff used to be a little screw driver. Then three special tools, then six, eight, and now ten. Bet there are more on the way. There area few for just aparticular manufacturing company.

 

[Mule Meat]

WeedEater uses what is known as a Fine Spline or Single D driver for carb adjustments.

I have had the complete set of drivers since before they became illegal to sell. A service center or dealer can not sell nor loan small engine carb adjusting tools now days. They can actually be fined or even face prison time if they get caught.

If you poke around on that Bay site for them, you may find some Chinese ones for sale. But be warned. They may or may not work. So its a gamble buying them. And remember. Reviews on them are worthless

 

[Bob]

(quoted from post at 17:29:26 04/25/19) Hello,


I have this little blower that is just
not right at high speed. I don't have
one of the many Adjusting tools it
takes for the new Adjusting screws!
What do you guys use?
This one has outside ridges and no way
to turn them!

I was hoping to get it done, as the
owner will be here Monday. I have seen
guys cut up the carb and make a slot on
the screw.

That looks like not what I like to do.
Here is the blower, starts and runs
O.K. but no high R.P.M.'s


Guido.

<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto20837.jpg">

Find a stiff plastic drinking straw or other plastic tube that fits tightly over the dramatically splined screw and adjust way, as needed.

 

[johndeere720GA]

Found this on amazon for 11.99 free shipping if you have prime.
Carb Tools on Amazon

 

[Steve@Advance]

A couple things I have found that work...

A short piece of 1/4" plastic tubing pushed over the end of the screw.

Or a blue insulated butt splice connector.

 

[Russ from MN]

I use a piece of 1/4 plastic tubing just like Steve. It has to push on real tight, you might have to try some different thickness's. I have a piece shoved on an old Philips screwdriver that stays there. We used a blower just like that for many years, liked it very well.

 

[Jeff NWOH]

Here's what you need for next time.
8 pc set

 

[guido]

Hello,

I was pressed for time. I know that the Adjusting tools Are available. For those who have not seen my reply to Retired Farmer.

1/2 turn on both screws did the trick,

Guido.

 

[the tractor vet]

Ah the carb adjusting tool needed to work on the new JUNK , Amazon is your friend and for like maybe 20 buck ya get a whole tool kit with all the odd ball screw drivers . I bought one last year to do a favor for a friend and his MANTIS tiller . Now that you brought this up i don't remember where i put it now as it was on my desk here NOW IT'S NOT .

 

[MtMan]

Like Steve@Advance stated earlier I also use Butt wire connectors. I have a couple of different sizes and I put a short piece of brazing rod in one end and bend it in a 90 degree bend to be able to turn it. Cheap fix and it works.

 

[gears]

I use my dremel with a thin cutoff wheel, slot the screw and sometimes part of the raised carb casting too!

 

[hoof print]

I also take a dremel with a cutoff wheel and cut the casting down around the screw, then cut a slot in the end of the screw for a screwdriver

 

[T.R.K.]

I work in a small engine shop.

The downside to modifying/cutting the carburetor body or screws so that you can turn them with an ordinary screwdriver is considered tampering by our Big Brother, the EPA.

And if a shop works on it afterward and that modification is discovered later by the EPA, that shop can be subject to a pretty large fine! Think at least 5 digits. $$$$$

So if you cut your carb. up, you are on your own.

 

[hoof print]

There is just no way I would ever take a $100 leaf blower to a shop that charges $75 to $100 an hour

 

[Russ from MN]

I have done that too!

 

[guido]

Hello t.r.k.

My fix!

Guido.

 

[guido]

Hello hoof print,

My shop is a barter shop. Last time I repaired the blower, I bartered a tap handle and a the set on the picture. I just moved it to take a picture, since the barter!

Guido.