Hey folks, I've been lurking here for months reading your inputs as I learn more about chainsaws. I've been a user on the farm and as an intern with the USFS, but never got too deep into the inner workings. Now I need to ask for expertise on a few things as I try to bring some of them back to life.
I picked up a Stihl 026 a while back that doesn't want to start. Compression is strong at 160 PSI. It's got spark. Fuel spills from the fuel line when I pull it off the carb.
The carburetor looks pristine (Walbro WT194), but there was no gasket behind it. I think that could be introducing unwanted air into the system. I'm wondering if that could be what's causing my problems? The fuel and impulse lines look good, but I plan to replace them due to the age of the saw. I don't know what the previous owner did or didn't already replace.
I want to keep this one as my little saw, so I'd appreciate any advice on getting the fuel system cleaned up. The MS260 Pro and 028 Super in my signature are both going to new homes, so I'd like to get this one running sooner rather than later.
I appreciate any help you can give!
I picked up a Stihl 026 a while back that doesn't want to start. Compression is strong at 160 PSI. It's got spark. Fuel spills from the fuel line when I pull it off the carb.
The carburetor looks pristine (Walbro WT194), but there was no gasket behind it. I think that could be introducing unwanted air into the system. I'm wondering if that could be what's causing my problems? The fuel and impulse lines look good, but I plan to replace them due to the age of the saw. I don't know what the previous owner did or didn't already replace.
I want to keep this one as my little saw, so I'd appreciate any advice on getting the fuel system cleaned up. The MS260 Pro and 028 Super in my signature are both going to new homes, so I'd like to get this one running sooner rather than later.
I appreciate any help you can give!