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Hi, not to sure what parts you are on about. The head has 4 brass spigots that fuel lines slide onto. On the outside they are the same size. Can you explain a little more about the bits you speak about?

​@@MikeMakesIt at 6:48 you put a picture into the video, which has the two female connectors, a straight one and a right angle one, but also two straight spigots with an O ring on.

Ah those. They are connectors for the fuel pipe ends in case I broke any. In the video I mention my original connectors didn’t clip on very well so bought them just in case. I did’t need them in the end. They come as a two piece set although if I used them I would be able to chuck away one end as this is replaced by the brass spigot in the fuel head.

@@MikeMakesIt did you fit the straight connectors into all the pipes ok?

@@steenjinks7359 no, didn’t change any, just used the originals. Apparently they are a bit of a pig to swap into the fuel lines.

I've contacted Ryobi with regards a parts manual. I've not replaced a switch unit in these before but I expect the switch unit could be bought although when I enquired about one for a saw it was very expensive, £20. In the end I stripped and cleaned the switch its self. Still running! As soon as I hear from Ryobi I'll place a link here and in the comments. Normal a replacement on these tools just means removing enough screws until you can get to the faulty part. The switch could just need a spray of WD40, assuming it is faulty.

Just had this back from Ryobi: www.cjsinclairltd.co.uk/products/obl1820s?variant=42182167757057 It's a fairly poor document but the switch looks to be a standard microswitch. Take a look and give it a go 👍🏽

As you know a full wave bridge rectifier is made from 4 diodes so I would expect the tester to pickup an issue if one of those was duff. I’ve not tried it but will and update here. Good question 👍🏽

Hi and thanks for the great information. For a long time I always understood stainless was not magnetic but at work now we use different grades of SS for gears and some of it is quite magnetic so the squares are probably made from stainless! Thanks for watching 😃

Thanks for the great feedback, and of course for watching 👍🏽

If it’s made out of the same type of plastic then it should. I’ve not tested it on a chopping board, should be interesting 👍🏽

Hi, I updated the project in March 2024 where you are able to download a working image of my original file rather than having to build it yourself. As far as I am aware it is still good and working. If you follow the original project it probably wont work. Use the downloadable 1.8gig image and you should be fine.

@@MikeMakesIt helo can i use other display like the nixon display? czcams.com/video/d8SF6Xy7oLg/video.html

@@MikeMakesIt and after dowlowd its just istaling in card?

@@brunoterrez1757 Take a look at the instructions but basically yes after you have input WiFi details etc.

@@MikeMakesIt ok thx, and i can use other display or will work only in display like this?? i want to put in old display , tube display more exactly

Hi Susie, I never saw or smelt any thing but I was in the garden. I’d recommend any “restorations “ are done in a well vented area. If you see or smell fumes or smoke then you’re getting the plastic too hot. Good luck 👍🏽

Hi, I would expect so but the plastic could be thinner so you would need to be careful not to deform the toys.

Thanks for the fantastic feedback. It’s very much appreciated 👍🏽 Thanks for watching 👍🏽👍🏽

Hi, I’ve not tried a heat gun but on my chairs a small blow lamp worked well. It’s possible of course not all chairs are made of the same plastic so different results may occur. Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍

Hi Ralph, yes, I agree, for something like this the old barrel connector is all you need. Nice and simple. I think people see the USB C as the connector of the moment and I do like it but prefer it on the higher end stuff like phones etc. Thanks for 👀 watching.

Thanks for the feedback Bill, much appreciated 👍🏽

Thanks for the feedback and of course for watching 👍🏽

Hope it helped 👍🏽

Hi Jane, So far I've not had any blockage but like you, tend to always use full power. The plug-in containers are an expensive option and it would be great to be able to get a conversion kit to be able to plug in your own liquid on the Karcher port. That might be something I can look at. If its gravity fed though it bit be a bit tricky. Thanks for the comments and for watching.

Hi, I did see some galvanised ones recently and I think the stainless a few years ago. This might be a route I'll go down when the new metal ones rust out. Thanks for the comments and of course for watching.

Hi and thanks for the comments. The new flaps feel more like plastic than rubber so I'd be interested in how long they do actually last with mud swinging on them! Time will tell. Thanks for watching.

lol, 😂, links in the video 😂😂

I pull the chain to pull the plunger in then press the gun tube over the grease tub and press the gun into the tub which forces the grease into the gun’s tub. Normally the tubs have a plastic cover on the grease with a big hole in the middle. Hope this helps. 👍🏽

Thanks for the information, much appreciated 👍🏽

Try this link. I’ll update the video in a while. images.app.goo.gl/XdYjtJaW4cGzyfdz9

You're right, and I know to do so but didn't, appreciate the reminder, thanks for watching :)

Glad to help! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

And expensive. Done now though. Thanks for watching👍🏽

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 👍🏽

You're welcome and thanks for the comments and for watching. Good luck 👍🏽

Thanks for watching 👍🏽

I’ll take a look tomorrow and let you know 👍🏽

Exactly 1 inch.

Glad you like them! Looks like a few more are on the way for the Defender. Keep a look out!! Thanks for the feedback and for watching.

Hope it helped, Thanks for watching

Hi, hopefully it won’t be an expensive fix 👍🏽

Hi David, well so far so good on mine but like anything on my Defender you never know what’s going to fail next! Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍🏽

Great tip! Thanks Richard 👍🏽

And it really works! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

Hi Dianne, I’ve never tried black plastic but I’m glad it worked. Thanks for the feedback and of course for watching 👍

Yes, it certainly looks as if the Hotpoint engineering boys overlooked the filter setup! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

Hi, I thought I had an oil leak to start with but when it got worse I investigated to find the fuel leak. It happened before but it wasn’t this bad. I’m hoping I don’t have an oil leak as well!

​@@MikeMakesIt I dont think there are many places around the back of the engine where oil can leak from short of a pinched rocker-cover gasket. (I think those green O rings go on the pipes somewhere..)

Hopefully that’s the case! Time will tell 😐 Yes, I think the O rings are part of the connector that fit onto the metal spigot tubes. I bought some new connectors just in case I needed them and if you look into them there seems to be an O ring about the same size as the green ones.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

Hi Peter, I'm glad it helped, that's one less mixer to the land fill. Thanks for the feedback and of course for watching.

Hi, if the motor is working and there is no suction then I would be looking at the 2 stage filter. Take off the clear end as described in the video (2:30mins) and remove the filter unit. You will see a green filter, remove this (3:20mins) and check this is clean as it blocks when fine dust is sucked up.

@@MikeMakesIt ok I'll give it a try! Thanks :)

I tried different ways but it always tried to bend the whole sheet. I’m told there are different fingers that would have helped. Always learning though.

All of those are good points 👍🏽

It wasn’t the best but it did help keep ceramic mugs warm. Tin ones would work very well as their bases are normally flat so would make great connection with the heater. Thanks for watching and the feedback 👍🏽

Thanks for taking the time for the feedback, much appreciated 👍🏽

Hi Keith, I’m glad it worked for you. Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽