joatmon
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I guess I could go to one of the Stihl dealer bashing threads and post. There are so many, I didn't know how to decide, so, here's a new thread.
Reference thread:
Now, a quick summary:
FS80 purchased in July of 2001.
Hasn't run great in years.
Last fall, I took apart and couldn't find a problem.
Last fall, Stihl 'tech' couldn't find a problems and of course, replaced all the parts I'd replace a few weeks earlier.
On April 3, 2009, I took the ill FS80 to the local Stihl 'tech'.
On April 23, 2009, the Stihl 'tech' said he'd located the problem, a cracked carb spacer flange.
On May 4, 2009, I am stihl waiting on parts. I told the Stihl 'tech' to cancel the parts, put the trimmer in a box and I'd be in to 'settle up' with him.
Help me determine a replacement trimmer to do lawn trimming and light brush clearing.
Oh, keep an eye out for a fire sale on my remaining Stihl 'equipment',
Joat
Reference thread:
I have an FS80 I bought during the summer of 01. It's hasn't really been running too good for quite some time. It usually starts and idles fine. It "stumbles" on acceleration. When warm, it seems to get worse. Sometimes, it won't even rev close to it's potential.
Last spring, I took it apart and could find no problem. New plug, new fuel filter, carb looked good, no leaks I could see. Late in the fall, I took it in for service. They put in a new plug, new fuel filter, cleaned the card, looked for leaks, etc. It appeared to be a bit better, but I only used it twice before season end.
This spring, it was running worse than ever. On April 3rd, I lost my patience (good thing I'm not a real doc) and took it back for service. New this, new that, tried a new carb, and still wasn't running right. Tonight, the tech found the problem.
Any takers?
Joat
Now, a quick summary:
FS80 purchased in July of 2001.
Hasn't run great in years.
Last fall, I took apart and couldn't find a problem.
Last fall, Stihl 'tech' couldn't find a problems and of course, replaced all the parts I'd replace a few weeks earlier.
On April 3, 2009, I took the ill FS80 to the local Stihl 'tech'.
On April 23, 2009, the Stihl 'tech' said he'd located the problem, a cracked carb spacer flange.
On May 4, 2009, I am stihl waiting on parts. I told the Stihl 'tech' to cancel the parts, put the trimmer in a box and I'd be in to 'settle up' with him.
Help me determine a replacement trimmer to do lawn trimming and light brush clearing.
Oh, keep an eye out for a fire sale on my remaining Stihl 'equipment',
Joat