timing

So I've got a 365 x torq and a 266SE. I've done base gasket deletes and muffler mods on both, and opened up the transfer covers on the 365xt. I've had good luck with timing advances on other saws, simply filing off part of the flywheel key. But I can't find a lot of info on doing that with these...

Will start with the latter item (these are in-relation to my 590's "hot woods-port" project but also just to understand!) Decomp valves are often removed, am uncertain if the chief reason is their potential to fail, or their OEM characteristics (my understanding is they ALL cause some...

I worked through a few upgrades on my MS170 and made a video on how I did it.

Picked up an 015 from my dad, he couldn't remember the history on it. Took it home, fueled it and no start, looked like no spark so I read, found and did the points to electronic conversion. Cleaned the air filter and threw a new plug in it also. Saw started on 5th or 7th pull and ran, cut...

Hi, I am having a problem with starting my saw, it is a Stihl 038 Super. I just did rebuild (cylinder, piston, crank bearings, and seals) I had it running last fall, it was running very well it randomly quit and couldn't get it to restart. I put it away for the winter. Just the other day I got...

Hi all,has anybody had success drilling and threading a case for coil mount?Working on an 064 that will only accept 11224001300 coil.Have another 064 that will accept both types of coils (2 mounts close together).It is fitted with 11224001300 coil.But I can fit different coils if this one...

Since before Easter I've been working on my Papaws late 80's model 50 Husky. I'm a pretty decent engine mechanic...but 2-strokes turned out to be more than I bargained for haha. Anyway, the saw had a ruined piston and cylinder, had them off in less than 20 minutes. 10 minutes and $23 on eBay...