Mattfixx

Mattfixx your one stop random repair man from the home appliances to automotive and small engines and everything in between. well I'm all grown up

remember the kid that pulled apart the family lawnmower to see how it worked?

What happens when you straight fuel a 2 stroke? Complete destruction! Expensive lesson for this customer with not 1 not ...
09/06/2026

What happens when you straight fuel a 2 stroke? Complete destruction! Expensive lesson for this customer with not 1 not 2 but 3 machines all cooked. This chainsaw had not only melted the piston it literally broke up inside the cylinder and melted the crank seals so its in the bin for this engine and new cylinders, pistons, crank seals and bearings for the other 2. When it comes to 2 strokes I prefer stihl HP ultra (the blue one) as ive never had a failure due to fuel while using it. I mix with 91 unleaded experience tells me higher octane in small engines can be a cause for concern. Always keep 2 stroke in a green container and straight unleaded in a red container to avoid costly mistakes

John deer X324 in for a fuel surging issue, oil leak and a bit of heat protection for winch wiring. Carb was ultrasonic...
02/03/2026

John deer X324 in for a fuel surging issue, oil leak and a bit of heat protection for winch wiring. Carb was ultrasonically cleaned and rebuilt. Oil drain stem seals replaced and the winch wiring relocated and fully insulated and a heat guard added for exhaust protection.

Sometimes they just can't be saved. This poor old Tanaka has trimmed its last edge With both clutch bearings disintegrat...
02/03/2026

Sometimes they just can't be saved. This poor old Tanaka has trimmed its last edge With both clutch bearings disintegrated to the point the had embedded themselves into the clutch arms and elongating the pivot holes, the flywheel sheared the crankshaft keyway, the carb so fouled that even 3 goes in the ultrasonic cleaner didn't work and a massive air leak in the crank case but surprisingly it still had compression šŸ¤£is this machine could definitely be fixed but at a cost that far exceeds its value. So unfortunately its the scrap bin for this one

Yeah this ones dirty!
26/02/2026

Yeah this ones dirty!

26/02/2026

Vacuum oil extraction! The reason why it looks silver and not brown? She's full of metal!

25/02/2026

Tips and tricks for changing mower blades!

12000lb winch motor with water ingress. Stay tuned for a how to on re conditioning the electric motor and complete brush...
19/02/2026

12000lb winch motor with water ingress. Stay tuned for a how to on re conditioning the electric motor and complete brush plate upgrade/ replacement. As well as any upgrade installation of a wireless controller and new solenoid

19/02/2026

Ok we're back for 2026 and kicking it off with something a little different for a customer who I've previously repaired industrial floor sanding equipment for. This time though its something out of the ordinary, even for me ha ha. A bit of a blast from the past with the stereo setup and a first for installing a cassette deck! The customer was absolutely stoked with it all which is what its all about!

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