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    "You suck" 2018

    I had 2 decent scores this weekend. First, I got a 6 gallon Bostitch compressor. It does work, but the covers need a wash and there is a small leak, so I need to bubble test it. The intake filter looks like 3/8 NPT, so I am going to try and make one of my custom intake mufflers. On my oiled...
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    Will E15 gas replace E10

    I am not going off of what the internet says. Like you, I am going off of my own personal experience. Its true that the quality may vary based on location. I live in MN. I go to some gas stations and notice 1-4mpg drop vs others in town, primarily based on how much ethanol is in their fuel. (My...
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    Will E15 gas replace E10

    It took me about 5 mins to find that Robinson Marina has "91 OCTANE NON ETHANOL GAS IS AVAILABLE BY 24 / 7 WITH CREDIT CARD" for under $4/gallon. It is an hour away, but if you use it in any other equipment besides the saws, such as lawnmowers or snowblowers, it is worth it. However, at that...
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    Will E15 gas replace E10

    Looking at the details, it looks like half of the gas stations sell regular premium without ethanol. My town sells E0 premium and it works fine in my tools. Not only does it not cause a hassle, but it saves me money and time since I haven't had to clean carbs. Maybe you've had good luck; sounds...
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    Will E15 gas replace E10

    We have a small motorhome that we use for camping a few times per year. Half of the trips are for touring the trails on an ATV. The other half, we take fishing on a boat that I picked up for $600 after repairs. We spend as low as $200 on a weekend trip. Thats a cheap vacation!! I use E10 on the...
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    Will E15 gas replace E10

    I read that it lowers the octane to 83 instead of 87, but I am not a chemist. You'd be surprised. Gas and ethanol mixes have been used since the mid-late 1800s. http://www.fuel-testers.com/ethanol_fuel_history.html
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    Scored piston on Olympik 945

    Part is unavailable. But I don't think I will need it. The piston looks pretty good when looking at it outside of the jug.
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    Scored piston on Olympik 945

    Update: I took the jug off and found that piston is only lightly scuffed and the cylinder still looks new. I did, however, realize that the fuel hose that was previously used is too large and not forming a proper seal on the carb nipple. That would explain why this thing starts so hard and why...
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    Will E15 gas replace E10

    You can measure how much ethanol is in the gas at your local gas stations, by putting 100ml of gas into a glass graduated cylinder, add some water to the cylinder next and gently shake it up so it doesn't spill. Let the cylinder settle for a few minutes until you can see that the fluids are...
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    How big is too big?

    I would go with the longest that doesn't become a hassle. I like my 16 inch bars, since they are easy to maneuver and don't weigh enough to become a burden. It is usually enough for the trees in the area. Sometimes, I have to make 2 cuts to get through, but I don't mind.
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    Will E15 gas replace E10

    Everybody I know that uses E10 for small engines has to clean and/or rebuild their carbs on a regular. Since most of us switched to oxy free, we haven't had to clean or rebuild a single carb. I also know of many people that will only run VP/Trufuel/etc premix to avoid the hassle of ethanol in...
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    Remington Yard/Job Master

    I've heard that its common for the muffler to fall off on these saws. Is there a better solution than threadlock and lock washers? Apparently that wasn't enough.
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    Remington Yardmaster fuel line connections ?

    I'm not sure what the difference is between the super yard master and the regular one, but on my non-super yard master, the hose that connects to the bar assy goes through a hose guide that's molded into the plastic shell. There is a linkage on the trigger that goes into a spring assy. The...
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    Remington Yard/Job Master

    I tightened the screws the day before, but apparently I lost the muffler to my yard master saw while it was in my trailer. Any chance anybody has a spare for cheap?
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    Scored piston on Olympik 945

    What do you mean when you say "not a happy ending"?
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    Scored piston on Olympik 945

    I've considered that. I would vary on how the jug looks if its even worth a new piston. How often does the distance from the pin to the top of the piston vary and are piston knuckles all the same size?
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    Scored piston on Olympik 945

    I found some scoring on my olympik 945AF. I can get rings from Jack's, but I cant find a piston anywhere. I cant afford to toss the saw and buy a new one. It has 130 psi compression still. The scoring doesnt feel too severe, so I was wondering if could get away with sanding out the burrs on the...
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    Assembling Yard Master

    So I've realized last night that the link is actually a makeshift valve with the hose in a groove molded into the plastic shell. As Driver mentioned, it looks like the crankcase pushes air through the hose at the bottom of the tank. Oil is then, forced out of the hose at the top, (assuming the...
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    Assembling Yard Master

    I'm not sure where even to find the oil pump aside from the general area. I saw the link, but couldn't find the pump in the diagram.
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    Assembling Yard Master

    Where does this top rod on the trigger go to? The engine came out of the shell too fast for me to see. Its from a Remington Yard Master.
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