the t-25 will work... but you run a risk of stripping it... can be very risky given the ones that are highest torque are the hardest to get to... the jug/cyl I picked up a set of craftsmans for $35 and they had the t27...
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the t-25 will work... but you run a risk of stripping it... can be very risky given the ones that are highest torque are the hardest to get to... the jug/cyl I picked up a set of craftsmans for $35 and they had the t27...
Thanks - Will the tox bits that fit in a 1/4 in drive socket with a 1/4 in extension work, or are the cylinder holes too small to get the socket adapter through?
9 Piece Star Bit Socket Set - 1/4" and 3/8" Square Drives
ITEM # 91238
Heavy duty chrome vanadium steel sockets
Includes clip rail for easy storage
1/4'' drive square drive: T-10, T-15, T-20, T-25, and T-27
3/8'' square drive: T-30, T-40, T-45, T-50
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piec...-and-3-8-eighth-inch-square-drives-91238.html
unfortunatley, they will not work either, the holes that go down through the jug are just big enough for a t27 shaft, nothing more... Not even stihls t27 scrench that comes with their trimmers works...
I've been looking for long t27's for my battery powered impact that uses the 1/4" hex drive... no joy yet... but havnt looked very hard either...
You can get JUST a t27 driver from sears it's 4.99 as I recall When that was all I had I'de use that and a channel lock to do the jug screws...
Here is a pic of an 066 Cylinder w various t-27's in it... You can see the issue...
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I would add some cheap small zip-loc baggies and permanent market to "bag and tag" items. A old metal coffee can with lid to soak stuff in kerosene as a degreaser....
+1 on the little Zip-Loc bags and a Sharpie. Since I started using those, I no longer have a box of mystery parts. Now my problem is a box of filled Zip-Loc bags.
God I feel like a fool, I've been the last 4 reply's to this thread... I just keep coming up w more ideas and stuff while i'm in my barn today...
this is another handy item... it is so you can pull the nuts on your fly whele by jamming the cylinder... $5 from baileys
this is another handy item... it is so you can pull the nuts on your fly whele by jamming the cylinder... $5 from baileys
Bubbles Up
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There is some great suggestions here,I would add a :
Magnetic parts tray
Damaged thread file
Tap and die with correct root drills/regular drill bits
Good selection of cold "beverages" when buddies help out
Radio
Die grinder and cutters/stones/sanding for port work.
Magnetic parts tray
Damaged thread file
Tap and die with correct root drills/regular drill bits
Good selection of cold "beverages" when buddies help out
Radio
Die grinder and cutters/stones/sanding for port work.
You will also need a ring compressor kit like this from Baileys.......http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=10429&catID=233
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This is what I use for a T-27. It is a Snap on 3\8 drive long torx key. On my after market BB I have to cut some of the fins to make it reach but for everything else its great.
Handy dandy and I have one, but a trimmed to size yogurt cup or a pair o' zip ties works great too. (Not my idea, but sure as hell works just as good.)
As for the threaded piston stop for clutch/flywheel removal, use a piece o' rope shoved into the plug hole instead (with the piston ABOVE the ports) to handle that task.
And while we're talking flywheel, and if ur working on Stihl saws, get the cool flywheel puller from the guys at treatland. It'll handle most sizes of Stihl flywheels for like 18 bux shipped. Here's the link for that thread -- http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=121271
As for a micrometer, which size and why? I'd go with an electronic caliper first unless I was measuring tolerances beyond .001's and not look back.
Did I mention a handy refrigerator full of beer also?
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Saw Dr.
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This is what I use for a T-27. It is a Snap on 3\8 drive long torx key. On my after market BB I have to cut some of the fins to make it reach but for everything else its great.
Is this a joke? You cut the fins on your $125 top end to use this tool?
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No it was a beat up BB that came on the saw that I plan on replacing anyway. Being as that it is kind of beat up I was going to use it to learn how to port anyway. So I wasnt to worried about it. If I had just bought the BB or get a oem jug there wont be any cutting.
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I got this one from Mr Fox worthy, I use a brake shoe return spring to fish out the gas filters. Sort of like a red neck medical forceps, Ken
I got this one from Mr Fox worthy, I use a brake shoe return spring to fish out the gas filters. Sort of like a red neck medical forceps, Ken
I just got this one from them... I like it... http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=OEP+42217&catID=
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I may have missed it but:
1. DUCT TAPE!
2. An inexpensive netbook with a cheap web cam so you can ask questions here while you are looking at the part and post pics.
3. A well filled wallet.
1. DUCT TAPE!
2. An inexpensive netbook with a cheap web cam so you can ask questions here while you are looking at the part and post pics.
3. A well filled wallet.
MadMax5578
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I second that. I also have to ad: an understanding girlfriend/wife who will understand why you always want to go down to the garage and why you always look at big tree's with a "odd" look on your face! :greenchainsaw:
Do you or anyone else have any links to a good quality and easy to use compression tester. I saw that Baileys lists four of them with only one of them having any pic or info on the product. I found this but .....http://www.harborfreight.com/quick-connect-compression-tester-95187.html
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