Update- I didn't realize the gap between the flywheel and coil was adjustable. It was quite wide when I checked so I adjusted it to spec. I...
reassembled the saw with replacement parts (new carb, fuel line/filter, oil line/filter, rings, seals, intake manifold, spark plug) and did my...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Parts have arrived so time to reassemble. I found a clip like thing that I have no recollection of removing. Photos attached....
The muffler is off the saw now so this would be the time to do it. Do you mean a cone shaped burr like in the attached? And just bore out the...
So, how would I do that? As noted in a prior post, I'm kinda new at this.:emb:
Got the parts ordered. I'll post back with the results of my rebuild when I get this put back together again. Thanks again for the input. :salute:
Backup saw.
Thanks again. Any opinions on OEM vs. after market?
So, fuel line/filter + rings+ seals. How about the intake manifold which dealer kind of implied as the problem? Inspection reveals no...
OK. I pulled the paperwork on the old saw and I guess I mis-stated the dealer diagnosis. Sorry about that. They reported " intake manifold was...
Thanks for the responses. Pics are attached. Replaced with another Farm Boss - MS271. Qualification - I just retired and never messed with small...
The saw is 17 years old and the only repair I had done is repair of the choke mechanism. So it has served me well until recently. The last few...