Homelite Super2

[Frank D]

I've been struggling with an older Super2. Went through the whole saw. Ultra sonic cleaned the carb. It's a Walbro HDA. It will start 3 or 4 pull. Maybe twice. Then won't start no matter what I do. The plug is soaked. Rebuilt it with an aftermarket kit. Couldn't find an OEM kit. Driving me up the wall. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Some aftermarket kits- the wee nub on the bottom of the diaphragm is WAY too long, so when assembled it holds the needle open- so the saw floods.
If you can compare old to new still, on the bench with feeler gauges- you might see a marked difference.
If you have thrown the old one out- it should be around .018 to .020".

Not saying that is the only issue- but it might be one that can be easily missed.
Could be fuel line faults, air leaks......