biggest rookie mistake

[macstrange]

I ran straight gas through my 075. Now it wont start. What do I need to look for, other than another saw? I'm thinking coil. It has plenty of spark, its getting fuel, but wont fire. Your help is and always has been greatly appreciated. I've learned a lot from you folks. Thanks in advance.

 

[cuttinties]

Probably won't start for a number of reasons. First and foremost are the rings welded to the piston? And I wouldn't advise trying to start it until you've fixed it.

 

[weimedog]

compression. or lack of it. Is this a serious question? If it is, either buy a new top end, or if you have the skills, time, and no money; buy a piston & try to salvage the cylinder.

 

[dieselfitter]

BA? is that you?

 

[old-cat]

Judging from what you presented, don't even think about fixing that saw! AND maybe don't get another either.

 

[Chris-PA]

Why would you think running straight gas would hurt the coil?

 

[old-cat]

Why would you think running straight gas would hurt the coil?

Maybe it needs two coils?

 

[macstrange]

New piston and rings.
Judging from what you presented, don't even think about fixing that saw! AND maybe don't get another either. Really, old-cat. I'm sure you've never made a mistake.

 

[macstrange]

Why would you think running straight gas would hurt the coil?
thought heat build up might have fried it.
But I suppose that would cause it to have no spark.
I'm not a small engine mechanic, so these things are not so obvious to me.
But with your help I can figure it out, except for old-cat, he's no help.
Thanks to everyone else though. Much appreciated.

 

[old-cat]

I've learned a lot from you folks

Apparently you need to do a lot more reading on this site

 

[macstrange]

Old-cat... maybe you need to search your bible for passages on humility. I'm sure they're in there.

 

[old-cat]

Old-cat... maybe you need to search your bible for passages on humility. I'm sure they're in there.

I'm an old retired engine machinist and I'm a little cranky this morning. SORRY!

 

[old guy]

I'm with Deiselfitter.

John

 

[ReggieT]

 

[Rockjock]

I'm an old retired engine machinist and I'm a little cranky this morning. SORRY!

Even tired and cranky I would take Old Cats advise any day of the week.

 

[sunfish]

Straight gas fried the top-end. Fix that and all should be good...

 

[Ironworker]

Old-cat... maybe you need to search your bible for passages on humility. I'm sure they're in there.

You should look into the bible and see if there's a passage for straight gas damage on two strokes.

 

[towingace]

Maybe it needs two coils?

Of course, one for each ring.

 

[brian.b]

This might cause trouble but I think I remember a passage that read so it came to pass on the third day that Macstrange did fueleth his saw with the straight gas of which we dare not speak......and low a voice came from the stihl dealer saying that let him that hath not dipping his bar upon the stones cast the first mean comment.......or something like that.........

 

[brian.b]

So when they continued asking him,he lifted up himself,and said unto them,he that is without sin among you let him first cast a stone at her.......