Ballinator Videos

In this video we rebuild the carburetor on a Poulan weed whacker as well as replace the fuel lines. Engine is a 32cc 2-cycle, Carb is a Zama C1U-W32A Intro 00:00 Carb & Fuel Tank Removal 00:36 Carb Rebuild 01:44 How Metering Side Works 03:45 Cleaning the Carb 04:57 Carb Reassembly 06:04 Adjusting Metering Lever 07:01 Carb Pressure Test 09:34 Fuel Line Replacement 09:59 Connecting fuel lines 13:06 Reinstalling on Engine 14:07 Outro 15:13

In this video we look at the stubbiest indexing pry bar tools around. The 4" PBF04 from Carlyle, sold at Napa. We'll compare it to the 8" Gearwrench one. There are some differences in the operating mechanism and head shapes.

In this video we repurpose 8 horological tools so they can be used in the workshop for #smallengine / #automotive repair. Spoiler Alert: 1 & 2. Watch Case Back Tools - use as prybars/scrapers 2. Spring Bar Tools - use as scrapers/prybars/o-ring installers 3. Watch Vise - Small vise for holding odd shaped parts 4. Parts Tray - It's a parts tray 6. Hand Installers - Non-marring pin pusher tools 7. Watch Baloon - manually operated air duster 8. Oil Cup - Cup for holding 3 types of oil

In this video I show you where to find the carburetor model numbers, and how to use them to determine the part number of the correct rebuild kit for your carb. Zama & Walbro carbs are frequently found on 2 cycle small engines in string trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers and other outdoor power equipment #OPE Zama lookup is first, Walbro starts at 3:45

I had no idea these existed until I started doing research for this video. In this video we look at a set of gas burner adjustment pliers from the early 1900's. The tips have serrations similar to the modern Engineer Neji-Saurus Vampliers pliers. They were designed to grip & turn adjustment screws on gas burners. We'll go over some of the history on this tool, and clean it up to restore/preserve it.

You can make this tool for free out of an old junk screwdriver. It's great for removing fuel lines on 2-cycle string trimmers & #chainsaws.

In this video we look at an Amazon knock off of the Stens pressure tester for Zama / Walbro carbs. Will go over how to use it in a regular on-engine pressure test, a primer bulb check valve test, and a submersion test. This tester can help you diagnose 2 cycle small engine carbs on string trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, pole saws, etc.

In this video we look at 8+ German tool brands, that aren't well known in the US. Some tools are not widely available in America, so you'll have to go to the German Amazon site to get them. Brands featured: Elora Picard Halder Simplex Bessey Heyco Wiha Ironside Gedore Hazet

In this video we look at the various forms of ignition pliers. Some of the smallest pliers out there. Only 4.5 to 5 inches in length, with a max jaw capacity of 1/2" We'll compare the Craftsman / Wilde to the Channellock. Maybe something to put in a pocket EDC tool kit? Part Numbers referenced in the Video: Craftsman: 4513 Wilde: G250 Channellock: 424 Tekton: PGA16005 Crescent: RT24CVS-05 Proto: 235 Xcelite: 50CGV Snap-On: AWP45

In this video we look at an unusual #vintage 57/64" spark plug socket by Herbrand. The DS28B This was the original 'thin wall' #automotive spark plug socket. Designed for Buick engines in the 1930's. We'll also delve into some of the (fake) lore behind the Herbrand #tool company.

This video is about my favorite style of vise-grip. The Irwin 10LW, 7LW & 4LW locking pliers. These are great for working on rusted brake lines, and soft hydraulic fittings on power steering & transmission lines. It's become my go-to wrench for rusted flare fittings. Patent # US5377567A - these were originally designed in the '90's as a bicycle spoke wrench.

Why can't they just print the ratio on the back of the bottle? It says to put 64 ounces in a 250 gallon tank. How much goes into just one gallon?!? We have to do math to figure it out...

In this video we go down the rabbit hole of screwdrivers with a short blade, but a long thicc handle. "B&B" Parody voices are done by me. Part numbers referenced in the video: Craftsman Acetate Handle: 41586 Craftsman Professional 1/4 inch: 47193 Craftsman Professional 4 piece set: 49305 Armstrong 1/4 inch: 66-440 SK #2 Phillips: 79114 SK 4 piece set: 86335 Menards Masterforce 4 piece set: 2378701 Snap-On 'Marine Plug' driver: SGD155CR

In this video we'll do some "lazy woodworking" and make a wall shelf from dimensional pine lumber using a pocket-hole jig. These shelves are cheap and easy to make. They'll be as strong as whatever fasteners you use to secure them to the wall. Tools required are a saw, drill & a pocket hole jig. Yes, I'm aware that the camera slowly drops down in some of the shots...

This is the first episode in a series on unusual sockets. This socket lets you use your ratchet, or any 22mm wrench to tighten down your c-clamps. It's called the "T-Bar Socket C-Clamp Tap Wrench Rod Chuck Key Crank Handle Scissor Jack Brake tool Half Inch Drive Adapter J Screw Wing Nut Slotted Socket tool, Black" It maybe is made in the USA by a company called Hyfacturing, and is available on Amazon for under $20

In this video I go over the 3M Cubitron Scotch-Brite fibre bristle 'wire' wheel that I use in my shop. This is one of my favorite tools. It's great for tool restorations. Safer than a traditional metal wire wheel, and requires less pressure to use. A must-have accessory for your bench grinder.

In this video we adjust the resting angle of the mower deck discharge chute on a Massey Ferguson GC1705 tractor. Should apply to all GC Series tractors with the MF2326 60" mower deck.

In this video I do a "quick 'n' dirty" carburetor rebuild, and make some other repairs on this 1990's vintage Craftsman 2 cycle snow blower. Model no 536.885210 Part numbers referenced in video: **Always look up part numbers for your specific model of machine. Just because your's looks the same, doesn't mean it's exactly the same. Rubber Auger Paddles: Murray 302565 & 335992 Carb Needle/Seat Gasket Kit: Tecumseh 631021 Rotary 12263 Stens 056-154 or 525-265 Oregon 49-916 Float Dampening Spring: Tecumseh 632386 Plastic Float: Tecumseh 632019A Stens 525-817 Drain Valve Gasket: Tecumseh 27554 Drain Valve Assembly: Tecumseh 27136A Float Bowl w/o Drain Valve: Tecumseh 631867 Stens 525-806 Needle Seat Tool: Tecumseh 670377 Fuel Filters: B&S 298090S - Single B&S 4105 - Five Pack Spark Plug: Champion RCJ8Y Auger Drive Belt: Murray 333721 Auger Bearing: Murray 577023 Scraper Bar: Murray 55323 Thread Restorers: Craftsman 42275 Lang / Kastar 2581 / 971

Today I'm reviewing the 5/32" mini pry bar tools from Tekton. These are made in the USA, only 6.5" long and come with 30 & 50 degree tips. Not quite small enough to be considered a 'pocket' pry bar, but they should be useful for electronics work, or any other small prying duties.

Just put your BLO soaked rags outside and let them air-dry...

In this video 'Brandi' drops off an old woodworking clamp that some old guy left behind in her house. She thinks he might have been a Boomer. We'll save this vintage tool from the trash by cleaning it up, and doing a 'light' restoration on it. Also we'll apply a BLO (Boiled Linseed Oil) finish to preserve the wood. This clamp was possibly made by the Grand Rapids Hand Screw Co in the late 1800's, for another company called Geo. Carroll & Bros.

Adding dust covers to the exposed ports on the workshop PC.

This is an unusual tool I picked up at the flea market. It appears to be some sort of hand vise. Possibly for a jeweler? It has solid copper jaws.

In this video we look at 9 (or 15 depending on how you count) based chad level tools from Japan. These tools, or variations thereof, are all currently available in 2023. We also discuss the JIS standard for phillips tips, Ordering tools from Amazon Japan, and why are some of their tools named like anime characters? Spoiler alert: Here are the tools: Lobster brand stubby wrenches Ko-Ken wobble-fix socketextensions Ko-ken Universal joint Vessel Megadora Impacta drivers Vessel Mini screwdrivers Vessel Wood-Compo screwdrivers Anex low-profile screwdrivers Anex low-profile stubby screwdriver Olfa Snap Knives Olfa Hobby Knife Nisaku Curved Scraper Engineer Neji-saurus (Vampliers) screw holding pliers Nikkon Scissors

Today we're going through the Napa "Real Deals" quarterly sales flier. Apologies in advance for the poor quality audio. I compare some of the prices to Amazon & Menards to find out what is an actual deal. Spoiler Alert: Here are the actual deals: SER 80031 - Brake Bleeder Kit $55 BK NP20 - Neck Light $19 CHT R38FHBH - Bent Handle Ratchet $45 CHT SDSP3XL - LongBoi Screwdriver Set $45 CHT WSCCPSA - Automatic Wire Strippers $25 CHT WSCCP - Wire Strippers $25 CHT 8151337 - Under Dash Creeper $119