Not so pros 4 new and without politics

[Stump Shot]

Where do your guys buy Walbro service kits these days?

If it's for a Husqvarna, then Husqvarna. Don't let the exclusivity deal with Walbro fool you, it doesn't necessarily mean Husqvarna will have what you need in stock by any means.

 

[Stump Shot]

@Tor R if you need to type the part number into your computer search bar and see if someone has what you need still in stock.

 

[Tor R]

If it's for a Husqvarna, then Husqvarna. Don't let the exclusivity deal with Walbro fool you, it doesn't necessarily mean Husqvarna will have what you need in stock by any means.

Last time I bought, 7-8 year ago, it was cheaper to buy the original Walbro kit.
Now it almost seems like it's cheaper at Husqvarna.
Am I the only one who finds expensive Walbro eBay sellers?

 

[legdelimber]

Last time I bought, 7-8 year ago, it was cheaper to buy the original Walbro kit.
Now it almost seems like it's cheaper at Husqvarna.
Am I the only one who finds expensive Walbro eBay sellers?

Wait till your hunting for the kits with a "rubber" pump diaphragm vs the plastic ones. Some Chinese ones showing up now, but getting harder to find a genuine Walbro or Zama in the rubber version now. If you do, it's usually pricey.
I've picked up a few aftermarket ones with the rubber bits, but haven't installed one yet, to see how well it works.
The pump diaphragms do feel a bit thicker or stiffer than the real thing. So I'd keep that in mind if you decide to try one.

 

[Tor R]

Wait till your hunting for the kits with a "rubber" pump diaphragm vs the plastic ones. Some Chinese ones showing up now, but getting harder to find a genuine Walbro or Zama in the rubber version now. If you do, it's usually pricey.
I've picked up a few aftermarket ones with the rubber bits, but haven't installed one yet, to see how well it works.
The pump diaphragms do feel a bit thicker or stiffer than the real thing. So I'd keep that in mind if you decide to try one.

If the Walbro kits are flooded by the Chinese, I might as well buy OEM and save myself the misery.
I haven't bought Chinese chainsaw parts in 25 years..

 

[John Wargo]

.morning guys. Moar fun with drywall. Stay safe men.

 

[Tor R]

Good morning slackers,
I'm going to take an nap while you sloths wake up !

 

[Stump Shot]

Last time I bought, 7-8 year ago, it was cheaper to buy the original Walbro kit.
Now it almost seems like it's cheaper at Husqvarna.
Am I the only one who finds expensive Walbro eBay sellers?

A YouTuber wrecked that, *b-wordin' about how much Husqvarna's kit prices were and how cheap they could be had from Walbro for common carburetors. So, the two of them colluded, Husqvarna dropped their price some and Walbro raised their price so they are the same from Walbro as Husqvarna. Anyone reselling for a profit will be more yet. Oh, and the YouTuber claimed Victory that kits could be bought from Husqvarna. When in reality, they lost the cheaper alternative from Walbro. Brilliant!

 

[Stump Shot]

If the Walbro kits are flooded by the Chinese, I might as well buy OEM and save myself the misery.
I haven't bought Chinese chainsaw parts in 25 years..

Well, you're in luck! Now you can buy Chinese parts right from Husqvarna.

 

[Stump Shot]

Good morning.

 

[Mastermind]

I was using Carb Tech Solutions for years. They disappeared though....

 

[cuinrearview]

I try to buy from @Definitive Dave

Good morning

 

[ray benson]

Good morning. Sunny 61°F/ 16°C going up to 75°F/ 24°C.

 

[59billy]

Good morning. 81f predicted high 92, rain likely. Working on a third cup of coffee because the first two didn't work. Looks like a better day to talk about chainsaws than to work with/on them.

Do me a favor, please. Everybody try not to sell me anything today. Thanks.

 

[ray benson]

Picking up tables and chairs at Pastor's house that were used for a graduation party. Taking them back to the church. Then at the church , lawn tractor maintenance and a mower maintenance. Also 3 front trees need trimming to be able to walk under them.

 

[Stump Shot]

I was using Carb Tech Solutions for years. They disappeared though....

This eBayer bought them out. https://www.ebay.com/str/provenpart/CARBURETOR-REBUILD-KITS/_i.html?store_cat=4938800011

 

[Stump Shot]

Good morning. 81f predicted high 92, rain likely. Working on a third cup of coffee because the first two didn't work. Looks like a better day to talk about chainsaws than to work with/on them.

Do me a favor, please. Everybody try not to sell me anything today. Thanks.

Trades only then, got it.

 

[GCJenks204]

Morning All, really had to drag myself to the office today. The grey dark weather slowed me down greatly. The days I don't get outside and walk are a struggle but every drop of rain is welcome.

 

[Mastermind]

This eBayer bought them out. https://www.ebay.com/str/provenpart/CARBURETOR-REBUILD-KITS/_i.html?store_cat=4938800011

Triple the cost now....

 

[John Wargo]

Just got off the phone with my insurance agent. Probably not going to get a invitation to his 4th of July party now. I did stop short of telling him to kiss my dik and balls.