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I can't get the 55 to run right

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by HDRock, Aug 7, 2014.

  1. PullinMyPoulan

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    a dremel tool works probably the best for removing the tabs.
     
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    yes it is holding steady not wandering or anything.
    I will cut the dang wings off tomorrow.
    The new grommet fit on the end of the pipe and in the hole real nice and tight better than the old
     
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    yeah I have a ton of bits for the dremel
     
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    I can't stand those limiters they only give around a 1/2 turn
     
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    Yeah, I never had a problem with adjusting my other saws with no limiters I should have cut them off before I put the carb on
     
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    I didn't realize you had a 55 until you said something now I see it in your signature
     
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    I got it off another member here.I have only used about a tank thru it.I have never had to work on this saw.I have it for a backup for my 346xp that I can't keep my hands off
     
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    Just an update thanks for the help everyone.
    I think the impulse tube on the partition and the grommet are what was the main problem.
    Anyway @Jon1270, I finally got back to it, took the limiters off the carburetor got it turned right and she's running fantastic now.
     
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    That little chicken chit piece of rubber has spelled the end of more 51/55 saws than I could even count! Using self-tapping screws to hold the carb on runs a close second IMHO! I usually extole the HVA designs but this was out of character for HVA and IMHO diminished the overall HVA reputation.
     
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