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Economics 101 is a different forum. I did 7 TS800's this week. it takes 15-30 minutes to disassemble and split cases. Beteween Stens, Echio and Stihl backorders I can't get parts fast enough. If you have time to wait for parts shipments your shop isn't that busy. My clients need stuff fixed...

There is a ton of money to be made in selling the obsolete. Parts can average 3 times the cash value on certain items and when I need something it's in inventory, sold as is and doesn't require running in wood so some idiot doesn't burn it up. Average strip time 30 minutes including splitting...

Sounds like a used motor oil thread.

This thread was about a 500i. If a customer abandons a 500i and you CAN'T rebuild or part out you are BANKRUPT. If you PAY an employee $30/ hr and customer burns you on 2 hours labour, where can you buy a 500i for $60? If you work on junk saws that are worth $200 new and you can't tell in 3...

I disagreed to not being able to recoup the cost in parts.

I disagree.

How is the computer adjusting the stochiometric ratio in these? Sounds like it's running hot with improper timing to me. What is the compression reading hot vs cold?

I was being polite about dealers. I buy all the equipment they scrap that they can't fix. The ones that have bad spark plugs give me a warm and fuzzy sense of satisfaction.

His dealer doesn't know about stators? Ok, but every person in the damn place should know about the filters and pumps plugging. They probably just want the $59.95 for a diagnostic and 3 hours repair bill.

Most of those can be fixed without software IMO, make sure you do the relearn after the repairs. I do quite a few TS500's here and check the wiring to the injector or pump for bare spots as well. They rub through on the cases. Early automotive OBD could tell you a cylinder miss but not a plugged...

The thing with a flap is a throttle body, you are looking for where the fuel hoses go in. They run a pump since you don't have a carb. Usually it's below the T.B.

Switch to the updated fuel filter, they are smaller micron. Pull the injector and flush it incase there is dirt inside that bypassed the filter. It's a common thing. Check your fuel hose for cracks or vacuum test it AND/ OR change the hose while you are there already. If that doesn't work let...

Hi all, Just wondering if anybody can has an the interchange on a VI Super Mini? I tried the 240, XL12 coils already. I need the blue coil of Prestolite joy and not the points one. All my parts saws (that I haven't robbed coils from) are solid state. I can't seem to get an IPL or PN. Many...

Exactly.

Granted the saw doesn't run but I am trying to understand why using sealant on a gasket BELOW the piston rings would solve the issue of 50 PSI compression?????

You need to split the case and install new seals at the very least. Debris gets between the bearings and seals. That takes care of 1 vacuum leak. Secondly, new fuel hose and impulse if used. Kit the carb. The cause of the first failure was likely the cause of the 2nd.

The gaskets are the same as OMC outboards with AC bowls. I found a stash in my marine parts.

I had asked in a previous post if you had a paint code for PPG?

I would be willing to part with them, shipping is another story

Thanks Fred, those are discontinued. At this point, I had to pay exchange on my credit card and then when I got refunded it cost me $1.40 for someone to NOT sell me the part each time I order due to the difference on that day....