hosocat
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I'm trying to get a stihl 026 back to work after it was thrown in salvage. I put in New diaphragm, pressure checked fuel and impulse lines, cleaned it, and it will start. But it idles very rough and won't rev up. It seems like exhaust smoke Is coming out from behind the clutch. I have not pressure checked the crankcase because I haven't fabricated block offs for exhaust and carb yet. Has anyone seen this before? Could it be an indication the seal behind the clutch is totally blown?