Mesterh
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Different engine (kohler twin v) but exact same problem. The result was a blown gasket on the intake manifold connected to the cylinder with the plug fouling problem. You really need to do a compression test or better still a leak down test to check the valves,head gasket rings etc. Look for blown head and intake gaskets before you start stripping carbs down which imo I doubt is the problem, the carb should/would affect both cylinders i would of thought.
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Although most parts are interchangeable the older plastics in some places are thicker ie on the chain brake handle and side casing which is why they last longer. The engines seemed to last longer too but thats prob because the newer ones run leaner.
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If your buying a second hand 200T you do have to make sure its not one with a dodgy carb or it will cost a bit for a new carb at least or a lot more due to running lean ie poss cylinder damage. I'm sure there are a few on here with a good second 200T that wouldnt have your pants off
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The old 020T was a better built saw. The 200T is the same saw redefined and tweaked not all for the better imo. There are some changes the the engine, the ports are different and the carb is definitely different, all to run leaner not really create more power so to meet stricker emissions etc. Well, this is my understanding and observations anyway. You will find that the 200t are not as tough, but you cant buy new 020t so it dont matter BTW 020av is still a nice saw:thumbup1:
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Aye I'm a dab hand with a Mig.
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As all the above with the dont fill it up and push down when fitting but also give the cap a blast with compressed air every now and then. Sometimes a build up of crap between the moving bits doesnt help.
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Is a low thing to do but imo only because a tree ferm had put the app in. I see nothing wrong with contacting someone if you know they require tree work doing. Its good business sense imo. BTW its not something I do, not because I dont agree with it its just I'm too lazy to go and do it.
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People just justifying there jobs by amending things and IMO overcomplicating things!! HSE and blame culture has a lot to answer for imo. BTW did you know that there are more deaths and injuries from people being hit by loose guards on chippers than actually through the feed hopper. Well it was when I last read about chipper safety.
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Everyone says they known what there doing but we all just winging are way through it all:001_tongue: Remember ages ago watching some documentary about hard as nails mafia bosses. One of them was talking about putting contracts on people etc but made me laugh when he said "Yeah well we all make mistakes, thats why they put erasers on pencils"
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Wont they contract in the winter therefore less sap/water in them.
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Here ya go, reforged into a better blade. [ATTACH]28603[/ATTACH]
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I have some of those on some well old crappy ex manweb spikes and there great:thumbup1: They can polish a t**d quite well:001_smile:
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My thoughts on LOLER too:001_tongue:
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I think you did the right thing there:thumbup1: Better to be honest and upfront rather than do the job then hassle the customer for more money afterwards (Heard that happen a couple of times:thumbdown:) Have underestimated amounts of brash, wideness of hedges etc quite a few times. Havent really underestimated a job time by that much though, doesnt say I wont do it tomorrow though! More often than not though I worry about a big job the day/night before and the tree quadruples in size in my mind! Although at least when I get to the job it isnt half as bad as I had imagined it would be.
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Since all our seasoned wood has gone I have been selling part seasoned(3 months ish) but telling all the customers before hand. Not one has decided not to buy and on tuesday this week of them said "Great, I prefer it when its not bone dry as it lasts longer"! Cant argue with that
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WHSmiths mate. Think it was about a fiver Loads of good articles though:thumbup1: Theres a good one about cooking road kill. I'm off hunting tomorrow in the van:thumbup1: Toasted badger!!! Oh and its the first edition so probably why you aint seen it before.
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You shoulda ran over and rattled his ladder:thumbup1: Using ladders to prune a tree sheeesh:001_rolleyes:
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Can you not find some elves to reforge it into a better blade?
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Yep I also go for hybrid black pop 90% of the time, covers most of them
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Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine Picked one of these mags up the other day:thumbup1: Lots of good stuff which I'm sure a lot of you would enjoy.
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You have to look at yourself as a non smoker. YOU DO NOT SMOKE. You are NOT a smoker trying to give up. I have tried loads in the past and lasted only a matter of days because I have thought along the lines of "Well I would be having a smoke now with this brew, I would be having a smoke on the way to work." etc etc. Been about 2 months now and hardly any cravings Its all in the mind.
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Good to see you got it fixed and no doubt the thread will help someone else in the future.
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Anything that gets half flattened by snow or err falling brash is usually best yanked a bit back into position, supported only if necessary and then left for awhile to see how it recovers. I wouldnt start cutting anything off just yet unless it is really necessary. Once its gone its gone and the hedge may just slowly creep back to where it was ( with a bit of persuasion) but with an extra hole cut in to it:001_smile:
