How to Bleed Air Out of a Diesel Engine
As we all know, diesel engines hate air in the fuel lines. It stops them from starting or causes them to sputter and die. I remember the first time this happened to me, I sat on the side of the…
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How to Start Your Own Small Engine Repair Business
When I first fixed a neighbor’s lawnmower, I never thought it would become a way to make extra cash. It started with just a dirty spark plug and some gummed-up fuel. I realized that most people just toss perfectly good…
How to Wire a Small Engine the Right Way
Each time I look at a messy pile of wires under a hood, I feel that familiar itch to just cut them all and start fresh. Most people fear electrical work because one wrong move leads to a short circuit…
How to Unseize a Small Engine Without Damaging It
Whether you have an old lawnmower or a project bike in the garage, a stuck engine is a nightmare. You pull the cord, the kickstart is solid as a rock, and you start to worry about the cost of a…
Small Engine Won’t Start? Here’s the Fix
Some days you walk out to the garage, pull the cord on your mower, and nothing happens. It is the worst feeling when you have chores to do. I have been there plenty of times with my old equipment. You…
How to Set the Timing on a Lawn Mower Engine
The first time my mower backfired, I thought the world was ending. It made a loud pop, spat out smoke, and refused to restart. I spent hours cursing at the spark plug, but the issue was buried deep inside the…
How to Rebuild a Lawn Mower Engine Step by Step
While most folks think a dead mower belongs in the trash, I know it usually just needs a little love. You might feel overwhelmed by the oily mess, but it is just a bunch of metal parts bolted together. I…
How to Overhaul a Lawn Mower Engine Yourself
Always keep your tools organized, because losing a small screw in the tall grass ruins your day. I learned this when I tried to fix my mower during a heatwave. It was messy, hot, and frustrating, but the engine hummed…
How to Mix Fuel for a 2 Stroke Engine the Right Way
It’s easy to mess up 2-stroke fuel when you are in a rush. I learned the hard way after my weed eater seized up, and I had to spend an entire Saturday cleaning the gunk out of the piston. You…
How to Learn Small Engine Repair From Scratch
During my first year fixing cars, I felt lost. Every bolt looked the same, my hands stayed greasy, and I wasted hours on simple tasks. I started with a lawnmower that refused to start, read a dusty manual, and realized…