Chris J.
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Greetings, & thank you for reading this.
I'm a beginning chainsaw tinkerer/piddler, & please excuse me if I get the terminology and/or parts name wrong. I'm seeking advice and thoughts regarding a Stihl 011 AVT (1984 I think) that has developed a gas leak. I've visited this site many times, but I only recently registered. This site is, no question, the best.
I've done several searches here, but I didn't find anything quite like what I'm experiencing. My 011 leaks gas very slowly when off & sitting flat. If I turn it bar side down, there is a noticeable gas leak through the carter pin (I couldn't find this part in my official Stihl spare parts list), in the area near the tensioner pin. The saw will start just fine, but the idle is rough (adjustments don't 'hold'), the high revs will flucuate (adjustments don't 'hold'), and it will quickly idle down then die if I try to cut with it. When running, the saw will quickly go through a tank of gas.
The saw has a new fuel filter, & I've checked the fuel line in the tank & in the carb-all seem to be attached & in good condition. The saw was free, but I had it worked on ($170.00 +/-) at an authorized Stihl shop about three years ago. I don't remember what all they did, & I can't find the itemized invoice (yes, I'm kicking myself). If only I'd known about this site & Ebay.
In brief--When this saw was right, it would get up & go. Is working on a 20 year old 011 worth the effort, especially a d-i-y novice? I have time & patience, but am lacking in experience & money. I apologize for being long winded, & thank you for any advice that you can share.
Butch/MB--a belated thanks for the welcome to AS; much appreciated.
Chris Jones
I'm a beginning chainsaw tinkerer/piddler, & please excuse me if I get the terminology and/or parts name wrong. I'm seeking advice and thoughts regarding a Stihl 011 AVT (1984 I think) that has developed a gas leak. I've visited this site many times, but I only recently registered. This site is, no question, the best.
I've done several searches here, but I didn't find anything quite like what I'm experiencing. My 011 leaks gas very slowly when off & sitting flat. If I turn it bar side down, there is a noticeable gas leak through the carter pin (I couldn't find this part in my official Stihl spare parts list), in the area near the tensioner pin. The saw will start just fine, but the idle is rough (adjustments don't 'hold'), the high revs will flucuate (adjustments don't 'hold'), and it will quickly idle down then die if I try to cut with it. When running, the saw will quickly go through a tank of gas.
The saw has a new fuel filter, & I've checked the fuel line in the tank & in the carb-all seem to be attached & in good condition. The saw was free, but I had it worked on ($170.00 +/-) at an authorized Stihl shop about three years ago. I don't remember what all they did, & I can't find the itemized invoice (yes, I'm kicking myself). If only I'd known about this site & Ebay.
In brief--When this saw was right, it would get up & go. Is working on a 20 year old 011 worth the effort, especially a d-i-y novice? I have time & patience, but am lacking in experience & money. I apologize for being long winded, & thank you for any advice that you can share.
Butch/MB--a belated thanks for the welcome to AS; much appreciated.
Chris Jones