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Post by NorthernLonewolf on May 31, 2024 10:02:53 GMT -5
Today I got out and tried getting it running, no go. It fires, but dies straight away. Before I put in a new carburetor kit, could it be something else than the carb?
Regards,
NorthernLonewolf
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Post by footstep on Jun 1, 2024 9:57:33 GMT -5
I'm gonna guess it's not getting enough fuel, try to richen up the settings or increase the idle adjustment screw, also make sure the fuel filter is clean.
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Jun 1, 2024 12:21:25 GMT -5
Was out today trying to get it started, now though the pulley is being a pain again... the balls inside it doesn't catch the pulley inside it. I've seen this problem with other 7 and 8-29's. Any advice on how to get the pulley to engage the flywheel and stay that way?
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Jun 1, 2024 16:12:33 GMT -5
Added another washer, works better now. I believe it was missing one...
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Post by footstep on Jun 1, 2024 16:27:36 GMT -5
Are you pulling it over rapidly or pulling slowly till it engages then pulling over? I know that style of starter system does have issues with the ball mechanism. Did you get it to fire up and run.
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Jun 2, 2024 0:37:41 GMT -5
Are you pulling it over rapidly or pulling slowly till it engages then pulling over? I know that style of starter system does have issues with the ball mechanism. Did you get it to fire up and run. Yesterday was a bit late when I got to the point to add another washer, but today I'll give it a try again. I always pull until I feel it catches, then give it a quick pull.
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Jun 2, 2024 14:21:52 GMT -5
Also footstep, no, it fired but nothing more. Gonna give it another try tomorrow... getting late now.
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Jun 3, 2024 12:13:37 GMT -5
Fires now and stays running for a few seconds, before stalling. I will try again later now when I switched the spark plug to another Champion one with similar gap.
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Jun 4, 2024 9:52:56 GMT -5
Good news! It roared into life today! Runs great! Except for a screw that vibrated out of its thread... gotta do something about that I think. It's the upper screw to the fuel tank on the left side. I do think the thread is sort of worn, but I don't know how serious it is. The saw runs great though!
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Jul 27, 2024 13:27:23 GMT -5
I've fixed the loose screws a few days ago. Everything is now in place.
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Post by NorthernLonewolf on Aug 6, 2024 4:09:12 GMT -5
Now I have a new problem. The starter pulley cover is now rubbing against the pulley itself, and I cannot get it to stay put. Any advice, anyone? ![:)](http://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb041.gif) EDIT: I think I may have solved it... I bent the cover very carefully with pliers, so now it seems to work better at least.
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