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    Stihl 041 AV lost power, backfires through carb.

    Thanks for the tips.. I was thinking those windows were there for access. I don't have a manual yet onthe 041. Can I use a car timing light? I just lost my dog, Timber to a car on Saturday :(.... my best friend~ So this project may have to wait a while...
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    Stihl 041 AV lost power, backfires through carb.

    My first two pics in the early posts show the flywheel that I'm working on. The later four pics are just general pics that also show the clutch after the shoes grenaded. I will try a new plug, even though this one is new. I'll get this flywheel pulled Sunday night I hope! Probably...
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    Stihl 041 AV lost power, backfires through carb.

    More pics, and thanks for the advice. I'll attempt to get that flywheel off and check things out. How do I tell if this is points or electronic? Never messed with points before.
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    Stihl 041 AV lost power, backfires through carb.

    Here's a couple pics of the flywheel / drum.
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    Stihl 041 AV lost power, backfires through carb.

    I've got to find a way to remove the drum / flywheel to check the gap.. still not sure how to pull it without a special tool that engages the three holes that are used to hold the finned aluminum flywheel to the drum. Does that make sense?
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    Stihl 041 AV lost power, backfires through carb.

    Hi all, My first post here! Great forum! A friend gave me this saw not running, but compression felt great and I had it running after disabling the kill switch and installing a new plug. It was a bit slow to rev and lacked power it seemed, and while making my first cut, the clutch shoes...
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