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    B&S made in China 208CC pressure washer engine back fires

    Yes there is a shut-off, but this is pressure washer with direct attached pump with a built in un-loader, that does not re-circulate the water. the the instant the pressure gun is shutdown the pump start over heating. They, ( the internet the owners manual all say that the engine should be...
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    B&S made in China 208CC pressure washer engine back fires

    This small 208 cc engine will back fire once when I turn off the ignition switch. It does it all the time. Other than that is runs fine. For winter storage I completely drain the gas and remove the pump and bring it inside Original when I purchased it 2 years ago I adjusted the valve lash...
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    AR RCVU3G27D-F7-EZ Hollow Shaft Triplex Pressure Washer Pump

    I have not tried the pump yet, its been raining here for the past 3 weeks. Update, I tired this morning, With a small leak in my fittings the max psi I get is around 2500 psi. the unloader will bring give about 400 psi of downward adjustment. So yes it seems this is tuned for an electric...
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    AR RCVU3G27D-F7-EZ Hollow Shaft Triplex Pressure Washer Pump

    I got my unit this afternoon, removed the cheap pump and leaking pretty bad. As I forwent the engineering verifications a vertical aliments said close enough ! Definity will need to replace the hex bolts but it fits ! Fantastic upgrade ! Thank you for posting your oil question and...
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    AR RCVU3G27D-F7-EZ Hollow Shaft Triplex Pressure Washer Pump

    Princess auto sells this : Triplex Plunger Pump oil - 16 oz - ar64516 @ $14.99 (this is the stuff I put in my other AR triplex pump) https://www.princessauto.com/en/huile-pour-pompe-triplex/product/PA0008182123 This is under the AR blue brand , (AR consummer prodcuts), the oil is 30W-non...
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    AR RCVU3G27D-F7-EZ Hollow Shaft Triplex Pressure Washer Pump

    Ok I was wondering why that was listed at $159 CAD that's under the cost of the generic clones. I ordered one yesterday gambled that its going to fit on my Costco , Husqvarna 3200 . The entry level AR pump on that unit leaked from day one and main shaft seal is impossible to replace. Even...
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    AR RCVU3G27D-F7-EZ Hollow Shaft Triplex Pressure Washer Pump

    @dfarr67 , oil specs are here : https://arnorthamerica.com/pdfs/manuals/RC_RCS_RCA_RCV_Manual_2023.pdf page 16. I am looking at the same pump on Amazon to replace a RMV 2.5G30 Can't find an mounting diagram for the AR RCVU3G27D , wondering what the distance is between the mounting bolts ?
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    @Fordiesel69 , Yes I saw that video an others showing the importance of the leak down tests, I made gasket out of rubber for the exhaust port and found some silicon plugs. I did the leak down test with soapy water No leaks on pressure and vacuum test. Undid the carburetor again and watch a...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    Update, I let the gasket soak as suggested , all the parts are super clean. Re-assembled and it's still leaking, not by much. I am waiting for new gaskets, while I wait I think I will try just a tiny line of gasket seal. I am now very familiar with this saw and can break it down and...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    Put the fuel back in the saw, expecting nothing but success ! No go same issue, chains just run on bulb squirt , then bogs down on the trigger. there are few YouTube video's for this chainsaw and its always are carburetor issues. took the carb apart again, I did find some fuel under cab so...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    I did not have the proper small size hose to connect my MiVac vacuum / pressure tester so I took the carburetor apart. A part for some dirt on the bottom pump side everything was in good shape, Pick-up screen clean, gasket's all appear to be in great shape. Watching After watching a youtube...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    I had another go at it today with fresh VP 40:1 pre-mix 2 cycle gas and same thing over all situation. Saw starts on high idle it run's way to fast then on 1st trigger pull to dis-engage the high idle is stalls. I am now thinking fuel delivery as after 5 min of this cranking it would not start...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    oh boy did I screw-up in the gas mixture math ! I found a gas mixture syringe ( where was this , this morning) my per-mix fuel was 50:1 to so I wanted to know how much I should add to bring the mixture down to 45:1, just add 5:1 right ! Wrong. so I added 120 ml of 2 cycle-oil to the existing 1...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    I id the screw adjustment , Reset both L and H, manual say's turn to 2 turns, Online video's start at 1 1/2 turns. I Tried both, chainsaw will start on the 6th pull of full choke or the 7 if I drop the full choke, it then rev's very fast as it's still on the fast idle the second I pull the...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    Well it start's ! but that that it , after a few seconds it bogs down. I left the de-compression button alone, primed bulb till I saw fuel it in, then 6 more time ( the chains saw was dry) I use a 1 quart VP pre-mixed 2 cycle gas 50:1 and I added about 160 ml of 2 cycle oil to make it richer...
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    Brake Bleeding...Pressure VS Vacuum and Preferred DIY Kits?

    quote " 2018 Toyota RAV4 Gas model. I would also like to exchange all brake fluid and bleed the system" The only way you will achieve a full exchange of all brake fluid is by using the Toyota Techstream software and perform the ABS brake bleed, ( higher end scanners can do the same) . I...
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    Valvoline Restore & Protect

    Well yes it is available just not in the format you expect , 5 gallon , 18 liter containers. https://pasuper.com/piece/products/906537? Also found the same PN in a Car-quest Canada catalogue from a chain in Ontario. https://davenports.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/on-hand-advantage-2025.pdf
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    Yes I got the parts last week, did 90% of the assembly then had to leave town for week and I have not been able to fire it up yet. The replacement seals, went on which a much tighter fit , visual both old and new are the same size but the fit is different. I found a video of a 445 rebuild and...
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    @Fordiesel69 , thank you very much for all the tip's. My stubbornness has dissolved. I found a amazon kit that fits, won't be OEM but better than the old ones I hope. And I will use the permatex max flex.
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    Will this piston still work ? ( husqvarna 445 x-torq chainsaw )

    I don't even know what is wrong this chainsaw. Before taking it apart I checked compression and it at 120 psi. Without knowing the real issue I was just trying to get it back on and running with minimal expense. I was planning to coat the bottom end with a this gasket maker in the green areas...
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