Confused by Stihl 056

[rob066]

I have a Stihl 056 and I removed the carb. I was looking where the fuel line hooked up. I didnt realize that the gas flow came through the cab boot into the carb. I thought it was an impulse hole.

 

[L34]

No way does fuel enter via boot.
Pic of carb.

 

[hotshot]

I have a Stihl 056 and I removed the carb. I was looking where the fuel line hooked up. I didnt realize that the gas flow came through the cab boot into the carb. I thought it was an impulse hole.

Lol, welcome to world of Stihl 045 & 056s! The boot has a tab with a hole that does act as a seal for the fuel inlet.

Tough to pressure test the carb though, as there’s no barbed fuel inlet elbow...

They’ve been like that for over 40 years.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Yep, same as the 020.

 

[L34]

I stand corrected then.
Happy to admit I was wrong.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

I stand corrected then.
Happy to admit I was wrong.

Ahh it doesn’t go through the boot as such, just an extra ear on the lip of the boot that has a hole in it that makes a seal

 

[L34]

I will say I was half right/half wrong then lol.