041 no spark help

[Gravedigger]

I have an 041 with no spark. It's actually the first chainsaw I ever used. Where do I start? Can I install a nova modual

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[1Cut]

Check the rubber grommet that the wire to the kill switch runs through is still good and hasn't let the wire rub and ground out. Also check the switch to start.

 

[fastLeo151]

Un hook that black wire completely to eliminate it and the switch. Clean and set the points. If that does not fix it you have coil trouble.

 

[Gravedigger]

Yes I have points. Never pulled gray cap. What should they set to?

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[Gravedigger]

Points stuck open. The shaft is rusty.


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[Gravedigger]

Found a previous post installing a Nova but pics gone. Post had url so I got them and will post here.

 

[fastLeo151]

I would not mess with that nova chip unless I had to... I set them at 15 thou.

 

[Gravedigger]

Install Nova 2 module I had. It ran but somebody forgot to tighten the nut on the flywheel and sheared the key. Nice to hear it run again. Have to wait till tomorrow to get key. Rebuilt carb last summer. Need to adjust carb

 

[Gravedigger]

Found specs

 

[Gravedigger]

Ordered key. Took a week but only cost $0.96 . It would start but would not idle or rev, so I started looking for an air leak. Found one.

I'm going get and replace all intake gaskets.

Should I look anywhere else or just vacuum test after putting in gaskets?


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[stihl041avhog]

That's the weak point on those's 041's. Replace all the gaskets and use blue locktite on the bolts. While its apart I would pull the muffler replace gasket and use the hi temp lock tite on the exh bolts. What can of fuel line is that?

 

[Gravedigger]

3/16" Blue Polyurethane fuel line

 

[stihl041avhog]

The 041 was my first saw. Love the sound of the old reed valve machines. There tough.

 

[fastLeo151]

041s don't have reeds

 

[stihl041avhog]

Where did you get that and how old is it. Fuel is not nice on the lines anymore. Trust me on the exhaust bolts. The 041s love to shake stuff loose. I just rebuilt mine I got from the old man.

 

[stihl041avhog]

Whats makes them sound so good.

 

[Gravedigger]

Bought fuel line on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261436040811?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

My father bought the saw new and I used it as a teenager. It hasn't run in many many years. I'm 51 now.

 

[stihl041avhog]

Sounds just like me and my saw. That's how the cad set in. hope you get her running again. That's the one saw I will never sell. this place will help you thur the bumps. great fellows

 

[Gravedigger]

She RUNS now that I have replaced both crank seals and new intake gaskets. I installed seals tonite and it started, idled and reved. Will tune tomorrow as it is after 9pm and I don't think the neighbors will appreciate.

 

[stihl041avhog]

That's great news. Don't it sound good just idling. Make sure you check the intake bolts after you run it awhile. They like to come loose.