Right, new to site, and would really like to pick someone’s brain about a couple of old saws.
First is a stihl 024AV. She has been running fine for past 4 yrs. However few weeks ago she stopped idling, and wouldn’t tick over. I adjusted L setting on carb, with no success. So thought she may need service, so changed plug and fuel filter, and cleaned air filter. She would just idle, but now when I rev her she bogs down and cuts out. She is also now a b’stard to start. Any ideas….
Second is a stihl 026. Now found this in back of shed, when I moved home (city boy moving back in to sticks). Father had been given it and had always said she will run but only needs one part. The old boy sadly died, so never got round to asking what part, so thought would take whole thing apart. However quickly found just ignition coil. And with a new plug, fuel filter, and clean out of carb, I got her to start. She had compression. However she won’t idle. Took her to shop – who weren’t interested as old saw, and they said she would need new piston and cylinder as blowing fuel back through carb. Does this sound likely, and is it worth sticking Chinese cylinder and piston in her? Any thoughts would be gratefully appreciated.
