Marty Plecki
Marty Plecki
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The Grill. Buy a new one or replace bad parts.
This a DYI video showing how to replace bad parts and have a grill that works like new for 30% of the cost of a new one.
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Digital Antenna signal improvement
zhlédnutí 95Před měsícem
A few times a week or month the signal from my digital antenna would degrade to pixelated reception or "no signal" on a few to most of the channels. I tried running a cable direct to the TV instead of through the old cable wiring and reception improved. This video shows how I installed the cable permanently and fixed reception problems.
Multimeter fix.
zhlédnutí 275Před 2 měsíci
The display on this multimeter turned on and the segments all looked ok, so I knew the batteries and display were OK. But it would not register a voltage. The video shows what I found.
Fuel Leak 2015 Yukon. Detection and Replacment
zhlédnutí 359Před 2 měsíci
I saved and estimated $1750 on this DYI fuel leak fix. I got a gas leak on a Yukon on the way home from a trip to South Dakota. I called around to get it repaired but there were no openings for a week. The leak was not around anything really hot like the engine or muffler, so we took the risk and drove home a day early. The vid below shows what happened and the fix.
Driveway Asphalt Repair and Seal Coat
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 3 měsíci
How to: Repair cracks and weathering Use vinyl cement to redirect water run off Clean with a power washer Seal coat Follow up on cement adhesion and quality of seal coating
Concrete Slab Site prep, hand mix, level, and finish.
zhlédnutí 29Před 3 měsíci
Pouring a concrete slab is not light work. Here you will see: Preparing the area. The slab should be sloped away from the house. Mixing by hand. It should have a consistancy a little wetter than cake frosting. Leveling with a 2X4. We finished it with a steel trowel so it would be smooth and easy to sweep clean. It was not intended for a lot of foot traffic, so slipping was not a consideration.
Garden Pump Sprayer dribbles instead of spraying.
zhlédnutí 212Před 3 měsíci
This sprayer did not spray. In this video I disassemble it showing the parts, how they work and get the sprayer to work better.
Wooden Headboard extension
zhlédnutí 170Před 3 měsíci
In this video, I turned a Spindle top on a home made wood lathe to extend a headboard from queen size to king size.
Garage door Transmitter not working. Diagnosis and Repair
zhlédnutí 61Před 3 měsíci
My garage door transmitter stopped working. I had used it to program my vehicles, but for a new vehicle, I would need to have the transmitter working to program them. The video shows the diagnosis and repair. in about 3 minutes.
Spot Welder for lithium Ion batteries, DYI detailed video
zhlédnutí 326Před 7 měsíci
This is the detailed video on making my own Spot welder for battery packs after some good and bad results from commercial welders. If you have not seen the short video to show it off and talk about some background (less than 5 minutes), click this link, then click the link in the description for the short video, to come back to this one if you want to learn more: czcams.com/video/UfbzB8vek3Q/vi...
Spot Welder for lithium Ion batteries, DYI. Short introductory video
zhlédnutí 289Před 7 měsíci
I built my own Spot welder for battery packs after some good and bad results from commercial welders. This is a short video to show it off and talk about some background (less than 5 minutes). There is a link to a 30 minute video on exactly why and how I did it with some commentary about the commercial welders. Leave a comment or question if you like. If you get something from these, click Like...
Freezer not cooling. Compressor, thermostat or freon?
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 8 měsíci
My freezer stopped cooling. I caught it before everything thawed. See the video for what I found, and how the fix turned out.
Riding Mower complete repair
zhlédnutí 248Před 9 měsíci
This mower was outside in the elements for at least 6 years. All tires were flat. It was rusty, squeaky and dirty, but it rolled well and the steering was good. Just the project for me! I got the engine running pretty early, so I kept working on the rest of the systems. The video is 34 minutes long but I have a table of contents at the start so you can go to any spot that interests you rather t...
Expensive flashlight conversion from D cells to Li Ion.
zhlédnutí 40Před 9 měsíci
The LED flashlight did not work because 2 of the 3 D cells leaked. This video shows how I converted it to use 18650 Li Ion rechargeable batteries.
ATV hard starting problem fixed
zhlédnutí 341Před 9 měsíci
ATV mini very hard starting. The Mikuni Carb throttle tapered pin was adjusted poorly. This video shows what was wrong and how to correct the setting. Now the ATV engine is running less than a second after pressing the start switch.
Under ground power. Marty and Meathead, finding wire with toner, finding short and replacing wire.
zhlédnutí 52Před 9 měsíci
Under ground power. Marty and Meathead, finding wire with toner, finding short and replacing wire.
Dish Washer Repair. Water circulating pump will not run.
zhlédnutí 127Před 9 měsíci
Dish Washer Repair. Water circulating pump will not run.
Making Wine at Home from kits.
zhlédnutí 47Před rokem
Making Wine at Home from kits.
Ryobi X430 Trimmer hard to start and bogging down, repair.
zhlédnutí 15KPřed rokem
Ryobi X430 Trimmer hard to start and bogging down, repair.
Sail Repair
zhlédnutí 38Před rokem
Sail Repair
Dead bolt lock Key Change by changing the pins.
zhlédnutí 84Před rokem
Dead bolt lock Key Change by changing the pins.
Headlamp Flashlight Repair MOSFET
zhlédnutí 62Před rokem
Headlamp Flashlight Repair MOSFET
Lithium Ion 18650 Battery. Converting a decoration from Alkalline to Li Ion batteries.
zhlédnutí 27Před rokem
Lithium Ion 18650 Battery. Converting a decoration from Alkalline to Li Ion batteries.
CD Repair OS Vid
zhlédnutí 30Před 2 lety
CD Repair OS Vid
Li Ion Battery Projects. Necessary things to know to make cheap, good and safe packs. Part 1 of 3.
zhlédnutí 84Před 2 lety
Li Ion Battery Projects. Necessary things to know to make cheap, good and safe packs. Part 1 of 3.
Li Ion Battery Projects. Necessary things to know to make cheap, good and safe packs. Part 2 of 3.
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Li Ion Battery Projects. Necessary things to know to make cheap, good and safe packs. Part 2 of 3.
Li Ion Battery Projects. Necessary things to know to make cheap, good and safe packs. Part 3 of 3.
zhlédnutí 108Před 2 lety
Li Ion Battery Projects. Necessary things to know to make cheap, good and safe packs. Part 3 of 3.
Florescent Shop Light Conversion to LED project
zhlédnutí 43Před 2 lety
Florescent Shop Light Conversion to LED project
Li Ion Battery, Conversion of a Small Flashlight
zhlédnutí 143Před 2 lety
Li Ion Battery, Conversion of a Small Flashlight
Lithium Ion 18650 Battery Pack Projects
zhlédnutí 709Před 2 lety
Lithium Ion 18650 Battery Pack Projects

Komentáře

  • @sidowsidow
    @sidowsidow Před 5 dny

    missing some details but not bad

  • @sidowsidow
    @sidowsidow Před 5 dny

    awsome work, will keep watching your other videos

  • @sidowsidow
    @sidowsidow Před 5 dny

    hey thanks taking the time. Also, i have one of samsung fridge the bottom freezer does not freeze but works top one Ok. i don't see defrost issue, what you think/

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 4 dny

      It's pretty hard to diagnose things remotely, but if the bottom freezer is not cold enough to freeze it could be a temperature control module issue just like the one in my video. You may want to set it to a lower temperature and see if that makes any difference.

    • @sidowsidow
      @sidowsidow Před 4 dny

      @@martyplecki7567 could it be sensor? Waiting sensor to arrive to try

  • @joshhawkins9574
    @joshhawkins9574 Před 9 dny

    Nice work and great video. Keep up the good work.

  • @toolmantim613
    @toolmantim613 Před 14 dny

    Nice job sir! On the job and the video.

  • @Tony-dx3eo
    @Tony-dx3eo Před 21 dnem

    That Zip-Loc bag was a brilliant idea...thanks for the tip! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @Stoff1
    @Stoff1 Před 28 dny

    I would like to hear Dave Strands opinion on this. I feel he would add expertise.

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 19 dny

      Stoff1: You peeked my interest, so I searched Dave and found there are many of them. Perhaps you are an incognito Dave:-)

  • @daviddenson3324
    @daviddenson3324 Před měsícem

    I've seen a lot of bad reviews for the store bought brands of sealcoat like Latex-ite, Black Jack, Henry and others. A lot of reviews where the product washes away with rain or starts peeling right up a few months. What do you recommend or what have you had the best experience with?

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před měsícem

      Thanks for the comment and query. I used Latex-ite Optimum and Latex-ite Trowel Patch. I say they both worked well. My drive way was very weathered. Almost all was solid. Not a lot of cracks. No oil stains. I power washed before applying. Patched first and sealed last. The most critical thing to do is clean it. The better the cleaning the better the adhesion. If your driveway is pretty flat, I suggest you use a soap and stiff broom, then aggressively rinse it off for best results.

  • @edgardomatos6923
    @edgardomatos6923 Před měsícem

    thanks marty . im gonna check it out . but im having the same problem. im curious now. like u said ! when they run they run great .

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před měsícem

      Let me know how you do. I don't get a lot of comments yet, so I am likely to respond:-)

    • @edgardomatos6923
      @edgardomatos6923 Před měsícem

      @martyplecki7567 well up date .. runs , but after a few tries smashing the gas .. then like it bogs , idles great.. so I purchased carb cleaner .. hopefully few sprays .. should clear up .. hopefully. remember I thought this unit would take mix gas .. I was wrong . straight gas .. so im guessing I gotta clear out the oil in the carb

  • @moemo284
    @moemo284 Před měsícem

    Thanks

  • @jessemaurer4210
    @jessemaurer4210 Před měsícem

    I wish I would have watched this last week before I tossed mine out.

  • @navidsoroush8777
    @navidsoroush8777 Před měsícem

    Great video!

  • @aimpiano5509
    @aimpiano5509 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for the video. Can it be used as blacktop crack filler to fill the crack and shallow gap? Also can it be used as driveway sealer to coat the whole asphalt driveway?

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před měsícem

      My driveway was badly weathered. For the big cracks I used a filler first, then, for the small cracks, gaps and the rest of the driveway, I used the sealer. I think this answers your question.

    • @aimpiano5509
      @aimpiano5509 Před měsícem

      Thank you!

  • @robertpowell5025
    @robertpowell5025 Před 2 měsíci

    Im trying to find timing marks on my x430 ryobi. No one seem to know i need xxxxxxxx help

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před měsícem

      Sorry for the late reply. I just saw your comment. There may not be marks anywhere, but take the spark plug out and look for the piston coming up as you rotate the engine, or put a straw in the hole and watch for the piston to be at the top of the stroke. When there, both intake and exhaust valves should be closed: The rocker arms will be just slightly loose. If that is the case, your timing is OK. If not, reposition the timing belt.

  • @carmenbarriga6261
    @carmenbarriga6261 Před 2 měsíci

    Love your video. I learned from it and thank you for showing what happened during the winter season. 🎉😊

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for your comment. I don't get many, so, although a little late, I can respond to most. If you are doing your driveway, I hope it turns out well:-)

  • @tedthornton7791
    @tedthornton7791 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for posting sir. Just purchased a new 2023 side x side GE refrigerator from a clearance warehouse. Im a DYI guy. It turns on lights up, fans come on but neither freezer or refrigiration cools. After testing ive determined the compressor tests out good, capacitor tests good but overload relay is most likely bad. So ive ordered a new capacitor and overload relay. Hopefully itll fire up once those parts arrive and are installed. 😂 Im a bit nervous til then. These tasks can be either frustrating or satisfying. Thanks again for posting. Happy fixing!

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 2 měsíci

      I don't get many comments, so, although a little late, I can respond to most. I hope your fridge repair turns out well. Either way, if you have time, let me know how it went:-)

    • @tedthornton7791
      @tedthornton7791 Před 2 měsíci

      @@martyplecki7567 i sure will. Capacitor arrived yesterday but overload will be couple more days. The compressor pins tested oL. No continuity. One of the pins on bottom with one multimeter lead on top compressor pin and other on bottom pin Tests oL . No continuity. Thanks again

    • @tedthornton7791
      @tedthornton7791 Před 2 měsíci

      No pins tested for being grounded on compressor.

    • @tedthornton7791
      @tedthornton7791 Před měsícem

      Dag. Parts came in. I installed them. Still not getting cold. Compressor clicks one time, a low steady buzz, and can fill a feel slight vibration on compressor. Top of compressor a little warm. Used built in diagnostics thermisters(4) pass. Fans pass. Did hard and soft reset. Im baffled.

  • @RavingUGAfan
    @RavingUGAfan Před 2 měsíci

    Is the Roybi still working? I have one that is similar with similar symptoms. Checking the youtoob for training…it was an inherited piece that doesn’t seem well cared for. I’ll probably start at spark arrestor and go from there.

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 2 měsíci

      Yes it is. If yours cranks with the cord, there is oil in the crank case and the belt does not come off the pulley, you should be able to get it to run without many problems. Good luck:-)

  • @kensnall3889
    @kensnall3889 Před 3 měsíci

    My x430 carb looks nothing like yours model # ry34007

    • @robertpowell5025
      @robertpowell5025 Před 2 měsíci

      I've had my x430 4 15 years I've run it to death until timing came off I can't find timing marks

  • @kensnall3889
    @kensnall3889 Před 3 měsíci

    All Ryobi products are junk!!! But you will find that out.

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 3 měsíci

      For me, there is good and bad in everything that is made. If you have tried to make something you have not made before, you know it is rarely easy. That has been my experience, anyway:-)

  • @michaelschultz7705
    @michaelschultz7705 Před 4 měsíci

    Have the same model with the same issue…I’ll be cleaning the carb now as well! Thanks!

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 3 měsíci

      Have you had an opportunity to work on it? How did it turn out?

  • @atimothyl1
    @atimothyl1 Před 7 měsíci

    Well done! Thank you so much. Now I go to my garage looking for those parts that I saved.

  • @howardiko7156
    @howardiko7156 Před 7 měsíci

    I found early on that you can't solder on any nicad or lithium without destroying it. You are spot on. Want to build one. Schematic?

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 7 měsíci

      Howard, there is a link at the bottom of the video you watched to a 30 minute vid that has a schematic and all the details about how to build it. If you have other q's while you are building it, ask away here:-)

  • @user-wz5wu2bq4o
    @user-wz5wu2bq4o Před 7 měsíci

    No circuit diagram?

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 7 měsíci

      Circuit diagram and a lot of details are shown in the 30 minute video. There is a link to it in the description for this short video.

  • @darkoneokc
    @darkoneokc Před 9 měsíci

    Lithium ion D cell batteries. You’re welcome

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 7 měsíci

      D size rechargable batteries are about $6 each. The batteries I used were about $1 each from batteryhookup.com:-)

    • @darkoneokc
      @darkoneokc Před 7 měsíci

      Very true but they’re rechargeable 500 to 1000 times even if you had to recharge them 10x to be the same as disposable batteries they’re still severely cheaper overall and a lot more stable in the output. In other words they won’t weaken as much throughout the charge life as disposable batteries will. And idk where you found them for $6 but Amazon has a 4 pack for around $10

  • @timwood5619
    @timwood5619 Před 9 měsíci

    Good one, Marty! Appliance diagnostics are one of my favorites. Question, though. Can the WD-40 keep magnets from sticking to my fridge?

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 9 měsíci

      Tim, Glad to see you watching:-) There is a lot to be said about Stainless Steel, but to keep it short: Some SS are magnetic some are not. If your fridge is magnetic, WD40 will not stop the magnet from sticking. The film is too thin. But it might be slippery enough for what ever you are sticking to the fridge to slide some. If that happens wipe with a damp cloth and that should help. I have some more vids coming:-)

  • @mrmark8603
    @mrmark8603 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks. Excellent video.

  • @williamclements273
    @williamclements273 Před 9 měsíci

    Regarding high and low carb adjustments, there is an H and an L staring right at you on the carb body; you can figure out which is which.

  • @raymond1248
    @raymond1248 Před rokem

    Enjoyed your show.

  • @andrewgibb8846
    @andrewgibb8846 Před rokem

    Excellent advice and information 👍🇨🇦

  • @dandiego7298
    @dandiego7298 Před rokem

    Good stuff! Please consider a video on reviving dead batteries…specifically 32650 batteries. Mostly scuba light stuff.

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před rokem

      I would charge the battery, check voltage mark date and volts. If it looses more than 0,5 volts in a month, I would recycle them and replace. In my experience, batteries that will not hold a charge are not worth the effort to try to revive, so I will not be making a vid about that:-) If there is zero volts and charging does not bring the volts off of zero, view my videos for a way to check if the safety on the plus side of the battery is tripped and reset it. For SCUBA lights, I would strongly consider replacing the Halogen bulbs with LEDs.

  • @stevelucero9047
    @stevelucero9047 Před rokem

    There are 3 problems with this trimmer. 1. the timing belt will jump/slip. Fix is to remove belt, stick screwdriver in plug hole and set crank to TDC then reset top cog to TDC mark and reinstall belt. 2. If the belt is old and/or stretched, replacement requires dropping oil pan, removing coil, then hammering crankshaft out to remove the belt. 3. The camshaft journal for the camshaft bushing/bearing is cast into the head... so it cannot be replaced. To check, grab the timing belt cog and see if it wiggles... if it does there's a good chance the camshaft journal bushing/bearing is compromised and this will cause the belt to continually jump/slip on the cog. Do #3 first... if there is any play.. toss the trimmer...

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před rokem

      The belt is not slipping off and the cog has no play....for now:-)

  • @robertwilliams3983
    @robertwilliams3983 Před rokem

    The screw closest to the motor will set the idle & the one closest to the air filter will set the high speed running

  • @ahmedyakoub6614
    @ahmedyakoub6614 Před rokem

    Is there another type of carburetor that we can install on this engine?

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před rokem

      I don't know if another carburetor would work. I expect it would depend on whether the carburetor was designed for that displacement engine. You can try whatever you like if it fits. Good luck:-)

    • @thewickedclown7981
      @thewickedclown7981 Před 10 měsíci

      you can buy the right carb for it online the carb in vid is for a 2 cycle engine not the ryobi 4 cycle. he going to need to rebuild the carb every season do to that fact the carb in vid is off a craftman weedeater

  • @jonvine2946
    @jonvine2946 Před rokem

    Thanks for the detailed video- mine has a small Bakelite mounting port / spacer that broke when I removed the carb and I cannot find this part anywhere online… I think it may be the death of it but trying to find one still. Thanks again, great video!

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před rokem

      Sorry, Jon, I usually reply right away, mostly because I don't get that many views or comments.....yet:-) Anyhow, just thinking out loud about your broken bakelite mount, if it is not completely shattered, Epoxy might hold it together: Epoxy is fuel proof. When things that take a lot of punishment, like yours break on me, I wrap some about .3 mm copper wire around the perimeter and tighten it before the epoxy cures, then spread some epoxy over the wire and bakelite body to keep it all in place and from un raveling. If you look at the gray choke lever on the power head in this video, you will notice it has an off white substance over part of it. That is epoxy with wire under it. I repaired it that way because I knew it would be a "hard to find" part. Also the original broke because it is too weak for the application. Where as my repair is way stronger. Thanks for the comment, and I hope this helps a fellow fixer:-)

    • @jonvine2946
      @jonvine2946 Před rokem

      @@martyplecki7567 hi Marty - I used superglue and let it dry wrapped in wire as suggested - success! Trimmer runs better than ever.. thanks and appreciate your input and advice.

  • @carlitomadrona6211
    @carlitomadrona6211 Před rokem

    Thank you for experimenting for us👏👏👏

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před rokem

      Thanks for the comment. I made other vids on this topic, specifically there is a series of 3. I am curious if folks see these when they search about making battery packs. Have you seen that these are available? If not, I must need to do something to make them show up on a search:-)

  • @TheAlexshop1
    @TheAlexshop1 Před rokem

    Hi, do you have any experience with 2011 BMW 750 or Mercedes S400 hv 128v 35 packs , 3.6v each . 3 cells dead , can they be restored or been replaced ‘ all glue together . Thank you

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před rokem

      You have probably found a solution already. But, what I would add is: If you can get the cells out, try to charge them. If they hold the charge for a couple of weeks, probably not if you say they are dead, then they are not dead. If they don't hold a charge for longer than a couple of weeks trying to "restore" them is a waste of time. All the videos with folks saying they can restore dead or weak batteries are wishful thinking:-)

  • @timwood5619
    @timwood5619 Před 2 lety

    You're a pretty resourceful guy. I'd like to see you incorporate 3D printing to make a box for that motorcycle battery. Keep sharing!

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 2 lety

      Tim, It took a while, but I made a series of 3 vids on everything I learned about making rechargeable Li Ion battery packs, in case you are are interested. Each are a little under 15 min long. Like and share with folks you think may be interested:-)

  • @georgeomalley2154
    @georgeomalley2154 Před 2 lety

    Good, informative video Marty. Looking forward to your next one.

  • @voltman5552
    @voltman5552 Před 2 lety

    I would like to watch a video about voltage, amp hours, and calculations! Great info!

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the comment. I am cleaning up some and doing a vid on conversions of Florescent shop light to LED. I should get back to the batteries in about a week:-)

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 2 lety

      I have most of it recorded. Now I have to edit it. There is more content than I thought and it will take me about a week. Just an FYI:-)

    • @martyplecki7567
      @martyplecki7567 Před 2 lety

      Volt Man, It took a while. There was more that I learned than I thought. Anyhow, partly from your request, I made a series of 3 vids on everything I learned about making rechargeable Li Ion battery packs. Each are a little under 15 min long. Hope you find them useful. Like and share with folks you think may be interested:-)

  • @marianstricker9265
    @marianstricker9265 Před 2 lety

    Very innovative conversion to Li ion battery and well explained!