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#1 ·
Has anyone watched this persons videos? I found them last night and there is a lot of usefull tech tips. Is there other comparable links, perhaps written narrative types for those of us on "low bandwidth" connections?
 
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Just about any time someone who comes here asking for advice on buying a used blower I point them to Donyboy's video on what to look for when buying a used blower. Saves me a ton of explanation. He does a great job on his vids.
 
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I watched a few of his vids. he appears to be a knowledgeable technician. good basic hands on videos. the only thing I noticed was, he deals with newer, late-model machines.
 
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Most of what he's dealing with are in the 10 - 20 year old range, that's not really late model anymore.

I worked at shop, we worked on lots of similar stuff. Most guys that have really old stuff don't bring it in, and usually when they do we wont touch it anyway due to parts availability and because quite frankly it's a bit of a liability dealing with equipment so old it doesn't have safety features.
 
#10 ·
Donyboy is awesome.
Please offer your support and subscribe to his channel.
https://www.youtube.com/user/donyboy73
From his "about" page.
Donyboy73 "Don The Small Engine Doctor" is a channel dedicated to the art of Small Engine Repair and helping the DIYers.
New Donyboy73 videos posted every Friday!
Voluntary donations to The Small Engine Doctor accepted below.
100% of them go back into making videos and for medical costs associated with my wife's illness..
 
#12 ·
Working on it.

Already suggested if he joins he should do what others have done and add something about not send pm's only posting problems on the forum in his signature. Something like Shryp did.

But it might not hurt if other members ask him to join too. ;) Mention you found him here (SnowBlowerForum) by name.
 
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I received a reply from him this morning and unfortunately he said he just doesn't have the time. Between taking care of his wife and his job time is a precious commodity for him. He did thank us for the invitation and said if things change he will keep us in mind.
 
#20 ·
Nice of him to reply.

We've asked other manufactures to join in, just as Ariens and Honda have, to answer questions owners of their equipment have, but none have replied or joined. I suppose they figure their FQA sections, "contact us" emails and phone numbers are good. Just not as personal as having Mary Lyn or Robert answer the questions here.
 
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Thanks Shryp, rural Nova Scotia does not have what would be called "High Speed" internet, Donnys videos (any videos) take a while to load. Anyone wanna buy some snow? I got lots, free, pick up only :D!
 
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I believe he said he is from Muskoka Ontario an he occasionally wears a cap with that name on it.
 
#29 ·
Given how helpful his youtube videos are (I just viewed his starter cord replacement video for my recent rototiller repair) I suggest the forum award Donnyboy73 an honorary Lifetime Membership.

Or as an alternative, I will contribute a $1 USD toward a $40 Lifetime Membership fee for him.

We could probably set it up without his consent and just email him his temporary password along with an attachment of a Honorary Certificate suitable for printing and posting on his shop wall. I mean, we already know his email address and what his user name would be...
 
#33 ·
Tayrl is way better
Tayrl is way lamer..
Not even in the same category as Donyboy.

I have never heard of Tayrl until just now..I watched the first minute of the video, thought it was really stupid..the fake teeth are gross, and not at all funny..I didn't care to watch anymore after about a minute..zoomed ahead to see he was actually talking about a carberator, but by then I no longer cared..I won't be back.
Scot
 
#32 ·
^^^^

Psycho Service!
 
#36 · (Edited)
I watch all Dony's vids, very informative and easy to understand, even for an old dumb fart like me. Used his vid on how to replace the head gasket on my 15.5 HP B&S engine and so far, runs like a champ.

I also watch Taryl's vids as I find them mildly entertaining and do learn something as well.

edit: the 15.5 B&S engine is on a Poulan lawn tractor, not my Toro ;)
 
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