Cleaning and disassembly is happening as I have time. Took purple power to it in the bathtub and showered it off with hot water. (Wife didn't mind :O she's a keeper)
Been super busy lately but it's been raining a lot here in northern California so it's a good time for this
Could be a stiff pump diaphragm maybe. I run 91 w/ethanol mix Cali fuel. The saw has some hours on it. Don't think it's been used daily but I'm sure it sat with fuel/stabilizer for a long time. Carb looks perfect inside from initial inspection. Haven't felt the diaphragm. Been wrenching quite a few years on cars and 4stroke motorcycles. Im fairly new to 2strokes. Been reading a lot on here in my idle time slowly absorbing info.
Changed the impulse line just because it was a pain and in question. The old one looked fine upon close inspection unfortunately. I'm leaning toward the crank seal also at this point. I figure I'll do both if one tests bad. I've ran this saw for a while as it is (stalling at idle) it was recently tuned so I'm guessing that's why it hasn't grenaded yet with the seal(s) leaking. Should I open the motor up to inspect bearings and delete the head gasket for higher compression while I'm in it this far? (If crank seal is leaking) Piston looks great through the ports but i want this saw to be around a long time if I can help it.
That's OK at this point. I just want this thing to be a runner for years to come. Was given to me by family and money is tight for now.
A little back story if anyone cares since I'm guessing I'll be around posting for a bit. Learning from the pros...
New to the forums here. people seem friendly and helpful. Nice site you have here. I've worked for a tree service dragging brush and pulling lines for a few years. Split a bunch of wood for family and friends in the past. Worked clearing trails and cleaning up properties for a few years too. I've stepped it up a little, now I'm doing the odd jobs cutting up trees laying in roads and other little things for friends. Got an old workhorse 8hp Montgomery Ward wood splitter for 500. The guy I got it from had a machinist friend that made it for him. It's a little rough and needed some love. Runs great now and splits anything i can lift into it. Lately I've been given the two saws in my Sig and learning as i go.
Thanks guys!