Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I bought a Generator from a scrap yard but will it run when I try to start it?
My mentor challenged me to find items, repair them, clean them up and sell them. I visited our friend Jim Matteo's business Matteo Iron & Metal in Thorofare, NJ on Saturday, November 5th to see what they had just received. After looking through everything I found this Generac GP5500 Generator on a pallet just sitting there. I bought it and they loaded it up onto my truck bed using their forklift.
I got the generator home and... To learn more about this generator read the U Do It™️ article here: udoit.me/i-bought-a-generator-from-a-scrap-yard-will-it-run
Gumout Starting Fluid 5072866: amzn.to/3EehGSI
Gumout Carb / Choke Cleaner 800002230: amzn.to/3tfNQHa
Small Engine Repair Tools: amzn.to/3VZXWJA
Video Chapters
0:00 Generac GP5500 Generator
0:40 Filling generator with gas and initial start
1:57 Remove Air Filter Assembly with 10mm Socket
2:28 Remove Fuel Line from Carburetor
3:25 Flush out tank with fresh gas
3:45 Remove governor spring and rod
4:20 Remove Carburetor
4:26 Remove Bowl Nut with 14mm Socket
4:42 Inspect Bowl Nut
4:58 Clean Bowl Nut with Carb Cleaning Tools
6:40 Clean Bowl Nut with Carb Cleaner
7:20 Clean Main Jet in Carburetor with Carb Cleaner
8:07 Remove Bowl from Carburetor
8:30 Clean Float and inside of carburetor with cleaner
9:10 Ensure bowl is clean
9:26 Clean out Main Jet with a tool
9:44 Spray clean the Main Jet
10:10 Reassemble and Test
13:00 Fuel not getting into bowl
14:06 Disassemble with goal to inspect fuel path
14:38 Spray carb cleaner in Fuel Inlet in Carburetor
14:56 Remove float pin
15:18 Carefully remove needle and float - it was stuck in mine
15:36 Clean out port where needle seat is
16:18 Clean off Needle - Careful not to lose spring
17:36 Ensure Needle is cleaned well
19:00 With Needle, Spring and Float reassemble
19:34 Install Float Pivot Pin
20:30 Install Bowl and Bowl Nut
21:04 Install Carburetor and Reassemble
21:30 Spray with starting fluid and Test
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Video Credits:
Video Production: U Do It™️ Studios a Division of No Cheese Records™️ LLC All Rights Reserved.
I bought a Generator from a scrap yard but will it run when I try to start it?
My mentor challenged me to find items, repair them, clean them up and sell them. I visited our friend Jim Matteo's business Matteo Iron & Metal in Thorofare, NJ on Saturday, November 5th to see what they had just received. After looking through everything I found this Generac GP5500 Generator on a pallet just sitting there. I bought it and they loaded it up onto my truck bed using their forklift.
I got the generator home and... To learn more about this generator read the U Do It™️ article here: udoit.me/i-bought-a-generator-from-a-scrap-yard-will-it-run
Gumout Starting Fluid 5072866: amzn.to/3EehGSI
Gumout Carb / Choke Cleaner 800002230: amzn.to/3tfNQHa
Small Engine Repair Tools: amzn.to/3VZXWJA
Video Chapters
0:00 Generac GP5500 Generator
0:40 Filling generator with gas and initial start
1:57 Remove Air Filter Assembly with 10mm Socket
2:28 Remove Fuel Line from Carburetor
3:25 Flush out tank with fresh gas
3:45 Remove governor spring and rod
4:20 Remove Carburetor
4:26 Remove Bowl Nut with 14mm Socket
4:42 Inspect Bowl Nut
4:58 Clean Bowl Nut with Carb Cleaning Tools
6:40 Clean Bowl Nut with Carb Cleaner
7:20 Clean Main Jet in Carburetor with Carb Cleaner
8:07 Remove Bowl from Carburetor
8:30 Clean Float and inside of carburetor with cleaner
9:10 Ensure bowl is clean
9:26 Clean out Main Jet with a tool
9:44 Spray clean the Main Jet
10:10 Reassemble and Test
13:00 Fuel not getting into bowl
14:06 Disassemble with goal to inspect fuel path
14:38 Spray carb cleaner in Fuel Inlet in Carburetor
14:56 Remove float pin
15:18 Carefully remove needle and float - it was stuck in mine
15:36 Clean out port where needle seat is
16:18 Clean off Needle - Careful not to lose spring
17:36 Ensure Needle is cleaned well
19:00 With Needle, Spring and Float reassemble
19:34 Install Float Pivot Pin
20:30 Install Bowl and Bowl Nut
21:04 Install Carburetor and Reassemble
21:30 Spray with starting fluid and Test
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”
Video Credits:
Video Production: U Do It™️ Studios a Division of No Cheese Records™️ LLC All Rights Reserved.
