Cheap Carbs for Weed Whacker

[hotajax]

Are there any of those cheapo carbs you get on ebay any good, or are they all pretty much crap? That's all, thanks.

 

[Stem]

they can be hit or miss. I go thru them when they arrive, clean everything & make sure the needle height is adjusted right. I've had good luck since I started doing that.

 

[Sloughfoot]

Never got a cheapo carb to run my 4 stroke Honda weed wacker more than half speed. Replaced it with OEM and runs like a champ. Definitely worth the gamble at $17 vs $45 for OEM.

 

[GMB74]

Definitely hit or miss. You have to balance the cost vs. time wasted if it doesn't work.
I think my success rate is currently something like 60%.
Doesn't seems to matter whether it is a cheap no-name item off Amazon/ebay or if it is a "brand name" like Hipa or Proline.
Check the return policy, usually a return is not a problem if it is defective. It may take some time however.

 

[Shane¹]

I have had a similar experience to these other guys 2 bad but probably 8-10 work fine. I prefer Amazon because when they don't work they are easy to return. Only question is can you afford to wait if it doesn't work the first time

 

[dangerousatom]

Im in he same boat with the experience. Hit or miss but mostly they are good unless its assembled wrong or dirty. Dont trust the yellow fuel lines they all come with, that stuff is junk.

as Shane¹ said Amazon for the win on unquestioned returns

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