I did. I was just posting back after my tune up with the results. I'll end up putting some rings in it i'm sure. mdavlee-it's got a brand new Oregon 72LGX chain, rakers haven't been touched on it.
Ok, someone let me in on the secret. How do I get to the head bolts? Find are in the way on each corner and its tight.
There should be holes cast into the cylinder that allow you to go through the top. I can vaguely see one in the pictures just left of the spark plug.
Thank you! I thought about that right after I posted that and walked to the house from the barn. Headed that way after dinner.
Your gonna need a 5"-6" long T 27 torx bit. Or a screwdriver with the T-27 bit to remove, but having a way to properly torque it down on reassembly helps. Rather than just getting it "tight".
Finally got a tool from Stihl. Couldn't find anything else locally. Rings are in and saw back together. Exact same compression as before. I bought it to resale, so that's what I'm going to do.
Anyone know for sure what the compression should be? I've read different numbers different places. And it varies widely.
Does the compression gauge you are using have a Schrader valve in the end of it? It should look about like a tire valve.
http://www.harborfreight.com/compression-test-kit-8-pc-69885.html This is what i borrowed from a buddy.
