Small Engine Repair Shop Construction Set - Revision history

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	**Has the options for alternative fuel systems, and electric system in an easily used, ergonomic way, and has FDM 3D Printed, or 3D Milled mounts for various engines/small equipment such that they can be secured down to the device		**Has the options for alternative fuel systems, and electric system in an easily used, ergonomic way, and has FDM 3D Printed, or 3D Milled mounts for various engines/small equipment such that they can be secured down to the device
	**Potentially adding non-you holding down the throttle throttle control for Dyno Testing style ramps/if used in conjuction with the Start Cart “semi auto” testing would be VERY nice too		**Potentially adding non-you holding down the throttle throttle control for Dyno Testing style ramps/if used in conjuction with the Start Cart “semi auto” testing would be VERY nice too

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			*Aerosol Parts Cleaner / Aerosol Starting Fluid
			**For VERY dirty parts etc, a [[Recirculating Fluid Parts Cleaner]] / [[Vapor Honing]] system would be VERY nice, and would probably save your lungs from a good bit of [[BTEX]] exposure etx
			***To an extent soapy water/aqueous degreaser in a bucket or tub etc could work too
			*An [[Ultrasonic Cleaner]] would also be a wise addition, mainly for [[Carburetors]] / Clogged [[Carburetor Jets]]

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 **Main thing though is disassemble + look, and MAYBE spray some aerosol parts cleaner etc
 *An [[Inspection Camera]] would be a nice to have (especially since it could be dropped down the spark plug hole, which short of the annoying “boot” is NOT very “hidden” behind panels/shells etc
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2026-02-23T20:25:10Z

Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info

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=Basics=
*This page aims to provide a list of both “Minimum Viable Tools” as well as potential os projects for “nice to have’s” etc for making a Maintenance/Restoration Shop for [[Small Engines]] (mainly ICE Driven Landscaping Equipment, but also Generators)

=Troubleshooting Gear=
==Testing for “Spark” ==
*[[Multimeter]] + Attacments / a [[Spark Detector (Small Engines) ]]
**The latter is basically a neon bulb you put in between the magneto and the spark plug via adapters
***WAY more dim than a LED to Multimeter or whatever, but rugged, largely foolproof, and cheap
*[[Spark Plug Wrench]] and/or [[Scrench]] for removal of the sparkplug for inspection and/or replacement
**To an extent a thin File or sandpaper can be used to remove debris and/or oxidation from a spark plug
***While this is no replacement for a PROPER new one LONG TERM, it can help in a pinch

==Testing for Fuel==
*Independent Fuel Tank + Extra [[Fuel Line]] + [[Hose Clamps]] (and a means to adjust them)
**Sidenote for “Design for Repair” etc, matching the hose clamp size for small engines to the 1/4in hex that the [[Milwaukee Fastback Multitool]] is VERY nice
**This allows you to (somewhat) quickly test if “bad fuel” is the issue (without a full drain+replace of the fuel)
***Also may help determine if the [[Fuel Filter]] is the issue, as most use one at the end of the fuel intake like, rather than an [[Inline Fuel Filter]]

==Testing for Compression==
*Aforementioned [[Spark Plug Wrench]] and/or [[Scrench]]
*An [[Air Pressure Gauge]] and an adapter to attach it to where the spark plug goes
**To an extent Dial Gauge can be preferable, although low refresh rate but held max value may work for [[Digital Air Pressure Gauges]]

==Disassembly+Inspection==
*Another potential source of issues is Fouling in the Air Intake/Carburetor or in the Exhaust (Especially the [[Muffler]] / [[Catalytic Muffler]] and/or [[Spark Arrestor (Small Engines) ]]
*Most of these are hidden behind layers of plastic shells etc
**Main thing though is disassemble + look, and MAYBE spray some aerosol parts cleaner etc
*An [[Inspection Camera]] would be a nice to have (especially since it could be dropped down the spark plug hole, which short of the annoying “boot” is NOT very “hidden” behind panels/shells etc

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