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Post by donald on Dec 20, 2018 18:16:22 GMT -5
homelite super ez automatic replaceing piston and rings, rebuilt carb need to know to adj reeds
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Post by 1975 Super XL on Dec 20, 2018 18:59:08 GMT -5
Ideally, the reeds should lie flat against the reed block, with no gaps. However, many old saws have a small gap because the reeds are slightly warped. Try to get the gap as small as possible, by flipping over the old reeds or getting new ones.
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Post by rowdy235 on Dec 20, 2018 19:31:43 GMT -5
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0 gap is ideal but I've noticed as long as the gap is less than .010 they usually operate sufficient for operation. Many times gunk gets under the reed and can cause it to not sit right- first thing I always do is remove them and clean thoroughly
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Post by sweepleader on Dec 21, 2018 9:43:13 GMT -5
Like those guys said, and Rowdy's gunk, it only takes a tiny bit of stuff under the fixed end of the reed to cause it not to seat properly. There is no adjustment other than that. If they are badly bent or worn around the edge or cracked in any way, they should be replaced. A chunk of a broken reed can destroy a piston and cylinder. A badly leaking reed due to warpage or breakage can give you fits trying to figure out what is wrong until you tear the saw down in frustration.
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