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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Husqvarna 445 xTorq does not start.Were the carb and sparkplug OEM replacement parts- ie: NGK spark plug- not TORCH or some other crapola name? Pressure and vacuum test... -
PPhilW replied to the thread Husqvarna 445 xTorq does not start.Thank You for the comments. The chainsaw was running normally and then suddenly there was blue smoke at the exhaust followed by...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Stihl 020AV Super chainsaw.Idles for 20 seconds, starts, idles and goes up to full throttle for 20 seconds? H&L should be around 1 turn out from lightly seated-...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread Husqvarna 445 xTorq does not start.Spark, correct fuel air mix entering the combustion area, compression and correct timing is all it takes for a chainsaw to run. Photos...
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CI have acquired the above Stihl chainsaw which looks in good nick. I have adjusted the chain and it fires up but will only run for about...
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PThe chainsaw has been excellent and reliable. Suddenly got very blue smoke and would not restart. Have always run it probably...
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Picked up a couple of cheap old saws the other day, photo of them as they hit the ground out the back of the truck in the pre dawn hours...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread won't idle..If you have to use ether- you have major problems still. Gas pressure on the hose confirms nothing about the lower crankcase integrity...
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Mmarty replied to the thread won't idle..never ethanol. had gas pressure on hose. that should eliminate the seals and gaskets. 48 hours on start. the carb was never an issue...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread won't idle..Did you give the cylinder liquid gasket at least 24 hours to cure before trying to start the engine? Amazon no name carb? My sequence...
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Mstiehl ms 250. new seals, rings and red caulk on cylinder base. runs like a beast, but can't get it to idle. note: fuel burped on...
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Bob Hedgecutter replied to the thread split piston rings?.I am guessing whatever you got was not from a Stihl shop or is OEM Stihl replacement parts?
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Mmarty replied to the thread split piston rings?.Ductile split groove piston ring? believe it's called
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Mmarty replied to the thread split piston rings?.this was a replacement set. is there a name for these rings? split ring. duel split ring? used on ms250
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Ccooch17 replied to the thread bar up, or down, before tightening bolts?.That is what I'd more or less concluded, based on the same thinking you outline. Thanks for confirming. My neighbors Stihl 500 has about...
