Recent content by DaleCI

Oil in the spark plug hole...been there, done that...no to Torch plugs..i like NGks.

I've checked and the key is in place and flywheel did not spin out of position. I've worked on many Stihls and know how to assemble properly. This one has thrown me for a loop with such lousy compression right out of the box.

Yup, spark from a new coil and fuel from a new carb. I even tried the old carb and same results. Crankcase came totally assembled. Maybe just my bad luck with a poorly built new engine...what could they do wrong?

got a recommendation for a "small engine compression gauge" I've never had a problem with the gauge before... How would the crankpin leak? Seals were in place when I got the engine out of the box.

I just installed a complete, new engine on a Stihl MS180. New carb, fuel line and ignition coil. Engine is from Amazon seller. It seems to only have 75 PSI compression and won't even pop on mix or ether. Has anyone run into this problem with the Chinese replacement engines? I've replaced the top...