StihlGuitar
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Well I haven't been stumped by a saw in years but this little rat bastard is driving me back to insanity. Its a '94 026 in great shape, had it running for 2 shakes of a lambs tail and couldnt lean it out enough to keep it running (weird, I know.) So I tore it down, replaced impulse line (it was not leaking but had become rather pliable on the carb end, checked fuel line, checked intake boot, vac tested it (no leaks) cleaned the carb (wt194 which are my fav) put it together and couldn't get it to start. I tore it down again, removed cylinder and piston for inspection....perfect, I don't think the cylinder had ever been off the saw and both p/c were in nice shape. I put the p/c back on, vac tested again in several positions, popped the flywheel to see if the key had sheared and everything was intact. The coil has a nice blue spark. I put it back together, it fired for a second then it wouldn't start. It won't start with fuel added to cylinder either. The only thing I can come up with is perhaps its getting too much fuel from the carb??? If I recall correctly aren't these saws more temperamental in regards to flooding? I dunno, I just have never run out of ideas until now....any input would be appreciated.