Mike Whitmore
ArboristSite Lurker
ok ordered meteor 50mm rebuild kit for stihl 044 with 10mm wrist pin. Replaced fuel lines and the fuel plenum from the carb to the cylinder head. I was surprised when taking it apart that there was no gasket material between the carb and the plenum, although rubber should provide decent seal, however there is no gasket between the carb and the thin metal sheet that the throttle linkage goes through, and also no gasket between the thin metal sheet and the plastic cover that slides onto the carb bolts (this piece of plastic is where the air filter fits to), not positive why my 044 had some issues this year, never had a prob before. It wouldnt run well at full throttle, and ended up taking it in to get it looked at and ound the cylinder scored. Didnt want to buy a new one ( that is what dealer tried to do). Just waiting on cylinder kit, and gas tank vent line now. Well and answer if there should be a gasket material used on those surfaces i mentioned above.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike