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Check out the Stihl models. Grass Trimmers & Weedeaters | Reviews | STIHL USA I have a friend that swears by his trimmer and three Stilh chain saws (small, medium, and large).
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Check out the Stihl models. Grass Trimmers & Weedeaters | Reviews | STIHL USA I have a friend that swears by his trimmer and three Stilh chain saws (small, medium, and large).
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I have been using this product in my small engines, 2 and 4 cycle, when they are reluctant to start or no start. Recommended to me by the local NAPA store owner also a mechanic. Most problems seem to be caused by ethanol fuel, so also make sure that gasoline used in the small engines is non-ethanol. So far it has worked! Don't use as an additive, use per directions. One ounce per gallon on poor running engines, and two ounces per gallon on non-running engines. Drain fuel in rank pour the mixture in, cycle by hand to get mixture in, let sit at least 15 minutes, and so far success without a rebuild or replacement of carburetor parts. Shows available at the big box stores also.
Sure will find a problem with something that requires a rebuild, but knock on wood!
Agree with others that the older equipment seems to have a lifespan, and much of the newer built stuff has a day span!
Mechanic In a Bottle | B3C Fuel Solutions
I have been using this product in my small engines, 2 and 4 cycle, when they are reluctant to start or no start. Recommended to me by the local NAPA store owner also a mechanic. Most problems seem to be caused by ethanol fuel, so also make sure that gasoline used in the small engines is non-ethanol. So far it has worked! Don't use as an additive, use per directions. One ounce per gallon on poor running engines, and two ounces per gallon on non-running engines. Drain fuel in rank pour the mixture in, cycle by hand to get mixture in, let sit at least 15 minutes, and so far success without a rebuild or replacement of carburetor parts. Shows available at the big box stores also.
Sure will find a problem with something that requires a rebuild, but knock on wood!
Agree with others that the older equipment seems to have a lifespan, and much of the newer built stuff has a day span!
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I vote for the Stihl products as well. We use them hard in Texas and they take it! When I have needed parts they were available and reasonable. I think that the places that sell them are required to service them but I am not sure of that.
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Why is it OK for Wifey to barge in on me when I'm using the bathroom? Knowing good and well I'm in there. Just to put something stupid away, or to put towels up. WHY, couldn't she wait 5 extra minutes to put towels away? It don't matter what I'm doing, number one or two. She thinks it's fair game. I think she gets some kinda kick out of barging in? I don't say anything I just give her a "your stupid" look. She knows.
But if I accidentally walk in on her, when she forgets to lock the door. Lord Forbid, all HELL breaks loose and me never knowing she's in there. She pitches a total hissy fit, cussing and screaming. We have 2 1/2 bathrooms. I mainly only use our master bedroom bathroom for privacy. And I never lock the door. I shouldn't have too. I'm kind'a claustrophobic? Even at doctors appointments, I make em leave the door cracked. She is well aware of all this.
I guess I need to start locking the door? But I still say, I shouldn't have too, when she knows good and well I'm in there.
Why is it OK for Wifey to barge in on me when I'm using the bathroom? Knowing good and well I'm in there. Just to put something stupid away, or to put towels up. WHY, couldn't she wait 5 extra minutes to put towels away? It don't matter what I'm doing, number one or two. She thinks it's fair game. I think she gets some kinda kick out of barging in? I don't say anything I just give her a "your stupid" look. She knows.
But if I accidentally walk in on her, when she forgets to lock the door. Lord Forbid, all HELL breaks loose and me never knowing she's in there. She pitches a total hissy fit, cussing and screaming. We have 2 1/2 bathrooms. I mainly only use our master bedroom bathroom for privacy. And I never lock the door. I shouldn't have too. I'm kind'a claustrophobic? Even at doctors appointments, I make em leave the door cracked. She is well aware of all this.
I guess I need to start locking the door? But I still say, I shouldn't have too, when she knows good and well I'm in there.
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I will check into Stihl again. My favorite Ace Hardware Store is a Stihl authorized dealer. But about 6 months ago I asked em about a Stihl 4 cycle and they said they're 4 cycle, you still needed to mix oil and gas? I asked why, because that sounded stupid? They said it had valves like a four stroke, but used two cycle fuel? Don't make allot of sense. And I asked about they're Battery powered weed eaters and they are very expensive and special order and battery is sold separately? That makes it Very Very Expensive. But the Stihl 2 cycle comes with a 4 year warranty if you buy a case of Stihl 2 cycle oil ($29) when you purchase the product. Otherwise, it's only two years. And the good thing, the Hardware Store is only about a mile away from the house.
Or I may bite the bullet and get a Honda 4 stroke. About $400'with tax. Ouch! And only a two year warranty.
Did I mention I Hate Weedeaters?
I will check into Stihl again. My favorite Ace Hardware Store is a Stihl authorized dealer. But about 6 months ago I asked em about a Stihl 4 cycle and they said they're 4 cycle, you still needed to mix oil and gas? I asked why, because that sounded stupid? They said it had valves like a four stroke, but used two cycle fuel? Don't make allot of sense. And I asked about they're Battery powered weed eaters and they are very expensive and special order and battery is sold separately? That makes it Very Very Expensive. But the Stihl 2 cycle comes with a 4 year warranty if you buy a case of Stihl 2 cycle oil ($29) when you purchase the product. Otherwise, it's only two years. And the good thing, the Hardware Store is only about a mile away from the house.
Or I may bite the bullet and get a Honda 4 stroke. About $400'with tax. Ouch! And only a two year warranty.
Did I mention I Hate Weedeaters?
I never had any luck with two cycle edgers myself. Some years back I purchased a Honda four stroke, & it still runs good. It is a little heavier than most two cycles, but back in the day that didn't bother me at all. Truth be told, I got a kick out of it being Honda Racing Red, & it being four stroke.
Annoyed at Drift Day !
Thunderstorm passing over, lots of lightening around, Spark Alert on my phone shows strikes within 1/2 mile, rumbling of thunder, and a fair amount of rain in a short period of time, but nothing untoward so far? Sitting on the front porch enjoying an aspect of summertime !
Perused some of the other parts of the forum. Seems to be some unsettlement in the masses? Some grumbling, some why did you say this or that, well I meant this or that, use this, don't do that, well I never, yes you did, etc.
Watching two squirrels chase each other up and down an oak tree next to the porch, chirping and squeaking at each other, but generally just being squirrelly!
Maybe all the electricity in the air has made life here just calming.
Hope everyone's Sunday drift is going well!
Thunderstorm passing over, lots of lightening around, Spark Alert on my phone shows strikes within 1/2 mile, rumbling of thunder, and a fair amount of rain in a short period of time, but nothing untoward so far? Sitting on the front porch enjoying an aspect of summertime !
Perused some of the other parts of the forum. Seems to be some unsettlement in the masses? Some grumbling, some why did you say this or that, well I meant this or that, use this, don't do that, well I never, yes you did, etc.
Watching two squirrels chase each other up and down an oak tree next to the porch, chirping and squeaking at each other, but generally just being squirrelly!
Maybe all the electricity in the air has made life here just calming.
Hope everyone's Sunday drift is going well!
kwselke
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I have seen those signs here in Houston around the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. They are meant to inform drivers that the folks in the crosswalk may not be able to see.
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Not sure if I understand this one? Lots of possibilities in the emptiness of my head, but if I stated them, dings from above! Perhaps some context or thoughts from the drift could illuminate my remaining neurons or maybe not ?
One thought is something from a brown trout farm ?
Another is a short river that runs near Tony Sopranos establiushment? ?
Another is.......,oops better stop here !
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Backing away very slowly & very carefully...
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What's with this one?
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Huh?
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New to me old crate.
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Shindiawa, last name in stringtrimmers. Bought one , 22f homepro bout 30 years ago, cant kill it . Missus took possession
of it for trimming on the old farm. Bought a new straight shaft shindiawa for a replacement here at home, first to start last to quit. the old 22f had the daylights pounded out of it and it will not give up. I would like to live long enough to wear out a dozen of 'em and it looks like I won't outlast one of the somenaguns. Best fuel additives we've tested is Kenetic's K100.
Shindiawa, last name in stringtrimmers. Bought one , 22f homepro bout 30 years ago, cant kill it . Missus took possession
of it for trimming on the old farm. Bought a new straight shaft shindiawa for a replacement here at home, first to start last to quit. the old 22f had the daylights pounded out of it and it will not give up. I would like to live long enough to wear out a dozen of 'em and it looks like I won't outlast one of the somenaguns. Best fuel additives we've tested is Kenetic's K100.
We're Back from a nice long hike.
In fact we just finished my wife's bison meatloaf.
A little later I'm gonna have my cherry cheesecake.
In fact we just finished my wife's bison meatloaf.
A little later I'm gonna have my cherry cheesecake.
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