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    Stihl 08s no fuel coming from tank

    Hi all, all of a sudden my old Stihl 08s stopped running. The last time I used it there was no issue. I tried to start it the other day, but nothing. I disconnected the fuel line coming out of the tank and going into the carb and there was no fuel inside. When I put a small amount of fuel in the...
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    Stihl 08 no start

    It is an old thread, but got a similar problem. My Stihl 08s waas a bit hard to start, but recently, the pull rope cut and I had to replace it. Before it cut, the chainsaw was cutting off when I tild the nose downwards too much, by milling some lumber. So, I replaced the rope and tried to start...
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Hi, need to find some thin washers as the only ones I have are about 1-1,5mm thick. Might sound stupid, but once I copy the flat part of the plate and get it cut from a thin metal sheet, how do I attach that to existing plate or it will be held by the two nuts and that will be reliable enough...
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Hi, here the images as promised. Actually, now i saw the shiny spot on the plate, where most probably chain has rubbed. So, I guess it is the plate that causing teh problem. Also, bar is not touching the sprocket and without bar and chain, but side cover on, and nuts tightened, the sprocket...
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    As promised, I will take some more pictures by end of week, as dont have much time. buzz sawyer, maybe it is reflection from camera flash as the new drum has just been mounted but chain saw has not used with it still. Also, the problem was there with the old drum as well.
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    IT is Stihl 08s. Originally comes with .404. Yes, it does oil properly, that was the first thing I tested when bought it. Links run on top of the bar, i can also do a close up photo of that as well. I will check again and report back.
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Yes, this model has the oil pump housed in the cover. I did not try running with cover on and without chain and bar, but it should run without problems I guess. Yes, there is a very thin washer between clutch and drum and it is there, i did not touch this. It was there with the old sprocket as...
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Hi, need to check all suggestion as soon as possible, as dont have much time, but will try to do by end of week. The bar is not rubbing against the sprocket, at least it wasnt, but I recently changed the sprocket as the old one worn out. there werent any signs of the bar rubbing on it. How can...
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Hi all, been quite a while, but did not have much time. Done as suggested, but only had four washers, so mounted them on one bolt only, but did the job. The chain was moving along the bar with a gentle pull. So, must be the cover then that is pinching it. I am wondering if I add 2 washers that...
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Thanks for that, will do as suggested and report back.
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Chain is brand new, not had even half an hour of cutting. Almost sure, it did not hit steel, but let me take some pictures by end of week and you can tell better.
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    I see. Yes, #31 is there. I will take pictures soon for you to see.
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    #31 plate is there for sure. #32, i am not sure(or it is for none chain brake and chain brake models?mine is none chain brake). I can take some pics but will be in a few days.
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Thanks for that. Did not know it. Wont be trying to tension with bar nuts tight then. As for the exploded view- I found it and it looks like there are no spacers there. How can I check if the bar and chain are compatible in terms of width? PS how tight should the nuts be? I mean do I have to...
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    NOt really sure, as this is how I got the saw. BTW there are no spacers between body and cover, or at least none that fit on the bolts for the cover.
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    Chain won't spin after tightening the nut

    Hi all, have the same problem, but with an old Stihl 08s. I bought it a while ago, but has not have much use. everytime I take the chain of and put it back, it moves freely before I tighten the two nuts on the cover. If I tighten them fingertight and then apply a bit of more torque with the...
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    Stihl 08S oil pump cap missing

    Thanks.Looks like Stihl does not have it in my country.
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    Stihl 08S oil pump cap missing

    Hi all. today I noticed that the black plastic(or maybe rubber) cap at bottom of oil pump is missing and I can see the worm of the pump. there is some dirt inside. Guess the cap was protecting it from that. The cap is the black thing you can see on the picture. Can I replace it for example with...
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    Chain wont stop at idle even after adjusting

    Not sure if I am allowed to post links, but hope it is OK. Is this one good? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chain-Sprocket-Clutch-Drum-WT-404-7-Rim-For-Stihl-08-08S-07S-OEM-1108-640-2025/193052665573?hash=item2cf2d5e6e5:g:JMoAAOSwnG1dV2XJ
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    Chain wont stop at idle even after adjusting

    I see. Good you said that, as I was about to keep it, as not going to use the saw that often. Now, I know I will have to buy a new sprocket. How will I know what sprocket I need? The one like yours, with removable ring- will it be OK? And would it be OK to use the saw with that sprocket for the...
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