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I have a spell on a 7900 in the late 90s. Plenty of grunt but it was very light on the front and scary on the road. I remember pulling a wheelie going on to the highway with a 4 leg subsoiler. I think it was to do with the engine being mounted at the cab end instead of further forwards. Yes it did have weights on the front at the time.

This is some basics that I see flaunted regularly http://www.ringleader.co.uk/files/newsletters/guidetoagvehiclesonroad.pdf

Ah, but I might be old, at what age is it premature? But I do get frustrated by people's lack of foresight and care about things. Maybe I have all'us been an ord fella! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I don't get it. Young lads, anybodies and nobodies driving large equipment on the road getting away with flexed rules, doing what is actually illegal in law. I know some shocking kit that gets taken on the road. I speak as a tractor owner myself. Though I don't want any extra expense, I am very suprised. Must be some powerful handshakes and favours going on somewhere.

Typical of todays lets get our job done, anything else is not my problem. The age we live in with information so easily available. Companies and people seem to get more and more limited in their views. Or am I getting old? Nice photos of interest. Julian.

Hmmm, never heard of anybody use the term sexed down! Opposite to worser is bestest.

I adore husqvarna for how they embrace the internet. I've just entered an online competition from they themselves to win a climbing saw. True freedom on the web. No political hoops to jump through. It is the way forward. If people are going to do stupid stuff with things they buy they are going to get them from elsewhere anyway. A rolling pin can injure or kill if used in an abused way. cut the claptrap and redtape lets get on with the job. I might even do a climbing course if I win it. I've been plenty high before but not on a rope. Because I thought the manufacturer wouldn't let me buy one. in case I wanted to kidnap someone or do worse to myself. Oh Im getting mixed up with the stihl policy and its police enforcers.

Wiseco, I too escape with fixit projects. The other week my iphone got wrecked. I followed an online instructable and rebuilt it for £20.65 plus my time. I've since bought a broken iphone 4 and intend to do the same. Very satisfying. Also once earlier in this thread I mentioned fixing my macbook backlight cable for £16. one shop said bin it. Online price for repair was £200. Back to subject The filter choke mechanism worked fine. The carb does have a butterfly.I reckon its a carb issue. The piston/plug was dry all the time, but I cannot clearly remember if I checked it after I got it going. I only have huskys and am familiar with their workshop manuals and set ups.. I couldn't find online manual pdf or parts diagrams for woodboss.

The saw stopped working suddenly as it ran. Was switched off I understand and then never ran again. The choke doesn't flip the air filter valve it doesnt reach. I thought maybe it was a filter that several models used but this one didn't need it. The lever is still on the choke/stop switch. I did the thumb in carb inlet trick and it ran for a 2 seconds at most. I have given it back, but may get to see it tomorrow. Thanks Wisecobandit. Obviously you don't like being beat either.

I am skilled at this now as I did each component on their own. I did remove the manifold but could not find any deterioration. I flexed it, examined closely. I could as you say fit one to try. But I don't fancy doing that, then doing the carb with a kit. Then it is something completely different and a write off. Lack of confidence and experience and without you helpful folk it would be without knowledge. I have rebuilt tractor transmissions that have failed and done heavier mechanical repairs. But small engines are an unchartered territory when it gets more complex for me.

Agreed, but I was planting a woodland once with a group of lads I had gone to help under powerlines on pylons I said " You cannot plant trees here" "Why not" etc.... We planted shrubs instead in that area. I wouldn't be suprised to go back their now and see Mighty oaks on their way up, because they just planted and didn't care what was what. Hope the pruning goes well. We love to see before and after pictures if you would kindly oblige. It either makes us feel happy, or we critically analyse

The Stihl woodboss project is a failure on my part.It isn't the impulse line nor the fuel supply line. Im giving up. I have learnt a bit from the exercise, but could of achieved more with that time. Cracked inlet manifold was suggested and something in the carb as an alternative. If it ever gets sorted will post the correct answer. Is this saw really worth it!

SCRAP PRICE ALERT Went to scrap yard today with my parents old radiators. "Honest!" Scrap price is way down it was £140ish today its £ 105. So I reckon thet will be diversifying. Tarmac, and Garden jobs will be back in fashion along with dealing in 2nd hand goods!!!

I would however suggest whilst not being an irritant have a clear idea between both parties if you care about the trees. Some powerline work I've seen is the bare minimum to get the job done and is not a good result for the tree. The reality is we should never plant anything that becomes sizeable near a powerline. But it does create employment.

Fast work, I thought it was simple enough in design but never expected it to be that quick. Nice one.

I have seen Martin williams bodies around they are in Hull Martin Williams (Hull) Bodybuilders

Thats nice, how long did it take?

Looked on the stihl website and only 5 dealers in Scotland, a witch hunt wouldn't take to long. Ive always been Husky so no bother yet for me. Im hard of hearing so the web is great for me I don't have to talk to anyone(thats great for hearing people as well) I have been to the local dealers to order parts for husky to be told "It will be 2 weeks when we send our next order" Not good enough as dealer is 20+miles through a hideous amount of speed limits, it takes 1/2 a day to get there and back in traffic. I have bought 2 brand new saws from them in the past. The dealers son/salesman doesn't have good product knowledge, has tried to make me less of a man than he is with attitude. I reckon I probably know more than him about Husky saws. Repairs are hideously expensive. I have sent 2 saws to a legend here on Arbtalk and as a result absolutely trust his work, he has a genuine passion and interest for the subject. Also is prompt in helping out with technical issues and problems I have As for profit margins fuel stations practically work for HMRC. Different businesses wildly vary in markup.Mine is pants, but I enjoying giving good service and customer satisfaction.

Hmmm 4 hrs. Doing someone else's saw. When I send mine to you. It is stupidity. Initially I thought it would be a simple fix. I'm a believer in doing what you can DIY, within your limits but delegate to the skilled what they are skilled at. It's more effective. Live and learn. Thanks again. To be continued......... Probably as I'm still an obstinate mug. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Just visual, wish I'd never got involved! When I saw the packed dust in the top of the diaphagm I assumed it wedged it shut. Hoped that was it. then bent the metering arm .5mm, I hope!! then tested fuel supply hose. I assume contenders now are carb boot leak. pipe from cylinder to carb. Or carb internals. I have never worked to this capacity on a stihl before and have spent 4 hours on it. It was encased everywhere in crud. Its amazing it hasn't smouldered by now.

Still going with the good life Tony? Gardening is a bit naff so far this year for me.

My experience of two years ago with a certain biomass buyer was. They clear felled them destroyed the hardwood around the pops to greedy grab more timber. Then deducted a margin for moisture content then paid up a long time later. It was a charity owned woodland as well. So my recommendation is be careful if you go down this route. Have a clear understanding before it commences. Thankfully you are a long way off from these particular greedy vandals, but nonetheless take care. I don't imply all biomass merchants are the same either. Just bitter experience that set this struggling under managed woodland back a few decades needlessly for little return.

Last week I was struggling to find quality netting for a rabbit job and this company does up to 6ft in height and can make to measure I believe I read somewhere on the site. Galvanised Wire Netting | Collins Nets

This is obviously an older saw as its made in WEST Germany. I tried this finally today. Have prettymuch disassembled the saw, cleaned and rebuilt it. The top plate above the diaphagm was packed underneath with fine sawdust. I have taken off and visually checked the carb boot and pipe that goes to the cylinder at the side off it.I took out the fuel tank line and pressurised the fuel tank line with a syringe, its fine. It still wouldn't go, however when I take the air filter off and put my thumb over the air intake It runs for about 2 seconds. But without the thumb trick the carb chamber doesn't get any moisture. Thanks for help so far everyone.

Not necessarily. Next problem might be waiting for the awkward piece of wood to turn up. You also need to try the pieces in the place on the original then the design prototype. To prove any difference. I hope it works. It's the opposite of a racing bike tyre inflated at 100psi on a narrow footprint and a huge machine on 15psi or less carrying 200 tons. It's all in the science waiting for someone to work it out. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk