Bobby Kirbos
Scrounger of Cellulose Based BTUs
It's here because it's not a chainsaw, but it could apply there too, so here goes.
@James Miller hooked me up with this trimmer in need of some TLC (busted handle). One eBay frame and a couple hours moving the mechanicals into the new frame, and I have a 24", gas powered trimmer (extension cords suck).
Here's the problem, it doesn't start without some help. I have to throw some mix or a quick shot of carb cleaner down the carb, and it starts in 1 or 2 pulls. Once started, it runs great.
Is there something else that I should look at?
@James Miller hooked me up with this trimmer in need of some TLC (busted handle). One eBay frame and a couple hours moving the mechanicals into the new frame, and I have a 24", gas powered trimmer (extension cords suck).
Here's the problem, it doesn't start without some help. I have to throw some mix or a quick shot of carb cleaner down the carb, and it starts in 1 or 2 pulls. Once started, it runs great.
- Compression is good.
- Fuel lines are good.
- Responds well to small carb adjustments.
- Idle RPM does not change when turning the engine on its side, so I believe I can rule out crank seals.
- New plug (BPMR7A)
- New OEM coil (1308)
- I skipped a carb kit because it runs well... once it gets started.
Is there something else that I should look at?