What's on your bench today?

[spudulike]

Revs ok, doesn't scream. Have infact just got it back from being serviced. They inspected clutch and said it was fine. Pulls well through large cuts... New clutch springs then and thorough clean?

 

I would take it back to the service agent and ask him to take a look at it again. If it came back to me and I had missed it then I would charge for the springs and probably pass on the labour - that is if that is the only fault!

[spudulike]

The MS200 is complete and running well.

 

The MS660 that came in late last Tuesday now has a new crank, mains and piston so complete rebuild and was up and running Saturday evening. Not bad for four days:thumbup:

 

The owner was a bit concerned about getting it back so pulled out a few stops and good parts suppliers was the other key factor.

 

He should be happy:thumbup:

[spudulike]

Been working on a 346XP, the question was "is it worth fixing"? My response, of course it is as they are damn good saws. Stripped it down, badly seized piston, found a split manifold on the impulse nipple and a leaking seal on the clutch side. The froth around the seal is soapy water used with the crankcase under pressure.

 

Replaced the piston with a Meteor one, the cylinder came up really well and made over 180psi with the base gasket dropped, new manifold and seal fitted, perfect vac and pressure tests - all good and a decent repair for around 1/3rd of the cost of a new saw.

[monkeymoreton]

My stihl 042 felt like it was lacking power pulled the exhaust my thought was right piston and barrel destroyed.

Luckily I had just ordered a 048 piston and barrel for it. So swapped them over pressure tested and vacuum tested all good. Now she is stronger than ever

[Gerbutt]

Reckon it is time for a pic:thumbup: the driver looks about right with the one I have!

 

 

 

I know the carb isn't this one but do the limiters look like the ones in this pic?

 

 

 

Hello spud, I've had a look and they are the same as this. I pushed the spring loaded bit in with a dentist tool and the screw could then be turned. I have ordered the tool for adjusting easily, from what I could see it is a 21 toothed spline, not a seven, does that sound about right? How much would it be for you to get me an exhaust and do a mod on it and then post it to me?

[spudulike]

7 splines sounds like they just pick up on seven points of the spline rather than all of them so probably both would work.

On the muffler, are you looking at aftermarket or OEM and looking at opening up the existing hole or letting in a new outlet pipe?

[Gerbutt]

You did a mates 372 with a pipe sticking out the front at an angle, that looked nice so similar I'd have said! Could you price up a copy and the oem one please?

[david wood]

Hi spud,

 

got a makita 4 stroke leaf blower with carb troubles, suspect some dirt got through well old and knackered looking felt type filter. Does run but rough. Had carb to bits 4 times now and cleaned as best i can, carb cleaner etc. Now giving up! its a walbro wyk 260 carb. Would it be as simple as finding a new carb for sale (makita want arm - leg and other organs), cant find anywhere else easily it seems. or send you the carb for a look see?

[spudulike]

Hi spud,

 

got a makita 4 stroke leaf blower with carb troubles, suspect some dirt got through well old and knackered looking felt type filter. Does run but rough. Had carb to bits 4 times now and cleaned as best i can, carb cleaner etc. Now giving up! its a walbro wyk 260 carb. Would it be as simple as finding a new carb for sale (makita want arm - leg and other organs), cant find anywhere else easily it seems. or send you the carb for a look see?

If the carb has been strpped and cleaned then it may be other issues with the engine rather than the carb!

Valve clearances, carbon, poor compression or leaking valves are a few pointers!

[monkeymoreton]

Check your fuel lines I've had One those that had been sat awhile and had to clean and replace parts of the whole fuel system. make sure no one has been using 2 stroke fuel in them ive found that causes issues