Ryobi strimmer problems.

[NeilT]

Hi, I've got a 10 year old Ryobi petrol strimmer. Recently its been cutting out and bogging down. It tended to start up fine and run OK for a few minutes. I cleaned then changed the carb, filters and fuel lines , it ran a bit better briefly. It then started having problems starting and would cut out after 30 seconds. Ive checked the muffler and ran it without it, same problem. 

I've now found that the spark plug lead is loose at the boot bit. My son confessed he'd yanked it out by mistake and just shoved the cable into the hole. Ive tried to reconnect it but the cable is too short to maneuver. Should I keep trying to fix  it or cut my losses? I enjoy tinkering but don't want to throw good money after bad. 

Thanks Neil 

Edited July 28, 2020 by NeilT

[spudulike]

I would make sure the spark plug spur and cap are reassembled and see if it cures the issue. It can be a bit of a job but worth trying before writing the machine off!

[NeilT]

The problem is that the lead wont pass through the boot properly. Its too short. I had trimmed the end to expose some wire. Now I cant get it round the 90 degree bend in the boot. I'll keep trying. Maybe I'll have to buy anew cable. 

[spudulike]

They sometimes screw in to the coil, others are potted and that is an issue which means you will need to find a way of splicing and joining a new piece of HT line in.

[NeilT]

Thanks I'll have a look later

[Khriss]

Copper nail n bit of tape . K

[spudulike]

2 hours ago, Khriss said:

Copper nail n bit of tape . K

And stick your tongue on it to test it

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17 minutes ago, spudulike said:

And stick your tongue on it to test it

 

Not sure if I'd want it to be working or broken at that stage, emoji is spot on.

[Khriss]

1 hour ago, spudulike said:

And stick your tongue on it to test it

I have replaced a sealed plug lead in that way, did work ? nearly suggested he sent it to you fr porting ? K