Bob Hedgecutter's latest activity
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread MS 311.Clammy cylinder = clamshell design- where the machine has a plastic case and the cylinder extends down to form half of the crank... -
Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Hus 254 carb won't set.Wont set? Or is touchy to set- but does not alter? If it cannot be tuned out to balance- odds are pretty good it has an air leak...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Poulan Pro5020 starter assist spring keeps bending.No idea off hand where the yellow goes- I shy away from trying to repair consumer grade saws if I can. However there are several...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread MS 311.Ah the big Stihl plastic saws- gotta love to hate them. First thing I would be doing is checking the condition of the piston through...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Poulan Pro5020 starter assist spring keeps bending.This gives "some" good points- regarding tensioning spring and aligning the hub- but do NOT start the saw like this fellow.
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Poulan Pro5020 starter assist spring keeps bending.Without seeing the saw and making a guess- I would say whatever the issue was that caused the first failure has not been corrected and...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread MS-361 STIHL Chainsaw....... aftermarket parts (fuel line) with no green O ring, or other aftermarket parts not up with the play.
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread MS-361 STIHL Chainsaw......fuel tank vent.
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread MS-361 STIHL Chainsaw.Could be one or more of several things- but the H jet has little to no bearing on the transition from idle to WOT- that is the domain of...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread no spark coil and spark plug changed 2 times.Only one wire from switch needs disconnected- eliminates a faulty switch. If you have replaced all major components properly- flywheel...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread no spark coil and spark plug changed 2 times.Without doing the math- guessing 8 thou is close to 0.3mm. Right so if you say all is correct mechanically- only thing it can be is a...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread no spark coil and spark plug changed 2 times.Yes the engine turns over- but is it turning over by the starter unit- or is the flywheel spinning on the crankshaft? Is my query...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread no spark coil and spark plug changed 2 times.Are you sure the starter is engaging the flywheel and actually turning the engine over? What happens if you put a drill on the flywheel...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Stihl MS 162.If it is a new saw- take it back, its under warranty. If bought at a dealer- ask for instruction on how to cold start it. They have a...
