Dearly Beloved, I am in the deepest of doo doos

[Jackbnimble]

I have an old 044, or it has me. I am attempting to replace the ignition coil. I have watched numerous instructional videos on how to do it. I have read numerous articles as well. I was hopeful I could accomplish this replacement without destroying the saw.
I was all ready to put the new coil in, attach the wires to the shut off switch and to ground it. The shut off mechanism on this 044 consists of two small male prongs. The wire I purchased with the coil kit has a half inch long pencil lead thin, round "pin" and of course not the two female "clips" that connect to the kill switch. On the clearest images of 044 models I found online they show a round opening into which a "pin" slides and apparently snaps into place. Also, I can't find the opening in the air filter-carburetor "box" through which to run the wire, either. The one I removed was so frayed I couldn't tell exactly where it went through into the box.
I will gladly pay you a $1,000,000 Tuesday to the first person who can straighten out my shattered life, today.
Thanks,
Desperately down and dropping like a stone

 

[GeorgiaVol]

I love this desperate request for help.
I sincerely hope you get the aid you requested. If I could, I would explain it to you.

 

[lone wolf]

@HarleyT

 

[trains]

I have an old 044, or it has me. I am attempting to replace the ignition coil. I have watched numerous instructional videos on how to do it. I have read numerous articles as well. I was hopeful I could accomplish this replacement without destroying the saw.
I was all ready to put the new coil in, attach the wires to the shut off switch and to ground it. The shut off mechanism on this 044 consists of two small male prongs. The wire I purchased with the coil kit has a half inch long pencil lead thin, round "pin" and of course not the two female "clips" that connect to the kill switch. On the clearest images of 044 models I found online they show a round opening into which a "pin" slides and apparently snaps into place. Also, I can't find the opening in the air filter-carburetor "box" through which to run the wire, either. The one I removed was so frayed I couldn't tell exactly where it went through into the box.
I will gladly pay you a $1,000,000 Tuesday to the first person who can straighten out my shattered life, today.
Thanks,
Desperately down and dropping like a stone

Might help to post up some pics of the coil/ saw, fittings etc, and we can walk you thru it.
in the meantime, hope this might help too.

 

[Ikeholt]

Here's a CAD pro tip, buy another 044. Then you can see how to put it together. Now you have two saws and life only gets better from there.

 

[Jackbnimble]

Yes i think I'm falling in love with you

Here's a CAD pro tip, buy another 044. Then you can see how to put it together. Now you have two saws and life only gets better from there.

Since I met you, I've begun to feel so strange
Every time I speak your name
That's funny, you say that you
Are so helpless too
That you don't know what to do
Each night I pray there will never come a day
When you up and take your love away
Say you feel the same way too
And I wonder what
It is I feel for you
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
With you, baby
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
Woo
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
With you
With you
With you
(With you)
I don't need all those things that used to bring me joy
You've made me such a happy boy
And honey, you' ll always be
The only for me
Meeting you was my destiny
You can be sure I will never let you down
When you need me I'll be around
And darling you'll always be
The only for me
Heaven made you specially
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
With you, baby
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
Woo
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
With you
With you
With you
(With you)
And darling you'll always be
The only for me
Heaven made you specially
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
With you, baby
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
I want to know now, baby
(Could it be I'm falling in love)
With you
With you
With you
(With you)
I walk around with my heart in my hands, hey
I walk the street as long as I can, baby
I used to sing fa fa fa fa
But right now I feel so good, I sing la la la la
Once you get me up, won't let me down
Just let this feeling carry me on
Skip the beats with my heart girl

 

[Jackbnimble]

Might help to post up some pics of the coil/ saw, fittings etc, and we can walk you thru it.
in the meantime, hope this might help too.

Now that you mention it, I am quite the photog. Sincerely, thank you for the manual.
You know there is always the possibility that I've gone completely out of my mind. The Sein

 

[Jackbnimble]

Here's a CAD pro tip, buy another 044. Then you can see how to put it together. Now you have two saws and life only gets better

What if I use the other 044 I just got that runs fine?

 

[trains]

Ok, I see I stepped into a troll thread.

 

[Jackbnimble]

Ok, I see I stepped into a troll thread.

Not at all. I was just studying what you included and am trying to figure out if I can take pictures of the problem areas that will be clear enough. I appreciate your help. Honestly. I am just so untalented when it comes to machinery, if I don't laugh, I'll cry.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Airbox grommeto, grommeto- where for art thou grommeto?

 

[drf255]

You’ve got the wrong wire set. Most of the small Stihl’s use the male bullets at the end. Like the 026/036-the bullets go into the lever and the control spring.

The 1128 series (044/046/461) are a different animal. The leads are quite long. They clip to coil, then go through grommet in case (which needs to be removed, placed over wires, then pushed in after they are run through case), then into air box on the fan side. After that, they get held down under the carb boot area (by extended holddowns cast into tank) and go over to the PTO Side. Then they actually loop up and over the carb adjustment grommet and plug into the switch. And yes, 2 female ends.

Its roughly 2-3X as long as the standard smaller saw wiring.

 

[Jackbnimble]

You’ve got the wrong wire set. Most of the small Stihl’s use the male bullets at the end. Like the 026/036-the bullets go into the lever and the control spring.

The 1128 series (044/046/461) are a different animal. The leads are quite long. They clip to coil, then go through grommet in case (which needs to be removed, placed over wires, then pushed in after they are run through case), then into air box on the fan side. After that, they get held down under the carb boot area (by extended holddowns cast into tank) and go over to the PTO Side. Then they actually loop up and over the carb adjustment grommet and plug into the switch. And yes, 2 female ends.

Its roughly 2-3X as long as the standard smaller saw wiring.

Thanks man. That seems to be exactly what I'm struggling with. Wow. I think you have hit the nail on the head. I watched videos of guys replacing the ignition coils on 044s there were nothing like what I ave encountered. For example, when I removed the wires from the air box that were severely frayed, they appeared to be looped around and through various structures no one mentioned until you. Trying to feed a wire through a grommet with other lines running through it was unlike what I'd seen. I wondered if I had a custom modified saw. I bought it used from an ace mechanic who is like a genius with motors and engines, etc. I have to reread what you said and see if I can apply it. I want to take pictures, too.
I am nervous. I had hoped fixing this saw might be my first successful effort not to make something worse!
Thanks to you and all of you guys much! I hope I don't make World News Tonight with breaking news that the U.S. has been attacked with a home grown nuclear weapon.

 

[Jackbnimble]

You’ve got the wrong wire set. Most of the small Stihl’s use the male bullets at the end. Like the 026/036-the bullets go into the lever and the control spring.

The 1128 series (044/046/461) are a different animal. The leads are quite long. They clip to coil, then go through grommet in case (which needs to be removed, placed over wires, then pushed in after they are run through case), then into air box on the fan side. After that, they get held down under the carb boot area (by extended holddowns cast into tank) and go over to the PTO Side. Then they actually loop up and over the carb adjustment grommet and plug into the switch. And yes, 2 female ends.

Its roughly 2-3X as long as the standard smaller saw wiring.

What is the PTO side?

 

[grizz55chev]

What is the PTO side?

The clutch side

 

[Mad Professor]

PTO = power take off, clutch takes power off right side of crank.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

What is the PTO side?

The pinch together overtight side.

 

[Jackbnimble]

The pinch together overtight side.

That's what I said.

 

[Jackbnimble]

You’ve got the wrong wire set. Most of the small Stihl’s use the male bullets at the end. Like the 026/036-the bullets go into the lever and the control spring.

The 1128 series (044/046/461) are a different animal. The leads are quite long. They clip to coil, then go through grommet in case (which needs to be removed, placed over wires, then pushed in after they are run through case), then into air box on the fan side. After that, they get held down under the carb boot area (by extended holddowns cast into tank) and go over to the PTO Side. Then they actually loop up and over the carb adjustment grommet and plug into the switch. And yes, 2 female ends.

Its roughly 2-3X as long as the standard smaller saw wiring.

I'm learning how to include the pictures I just took. Have to find my email password.

What is the PTO side?

Let's go

You’ve got the wrong wire set. Most of the small Stihl’s use the male bullets at the end. Like the 026/036-the bullets go into the lever and the control spring.

The 1128 series (044/046/461) are a different animal. The leads are quite long. They clip to coil, then go through grommet in case (which needs to be removed, placed over wires, then pushed in after they are run through case), then into air box on the fan side. After that, they get held down under the carb boot area (by extended holddowns cast into tank) and go over to the PTO Side. Then they actually loop up and over the carb adjustment grommet and plug into the switch. And yes, 2 female ends.

Its roughly 2-3X as long as the standard smaller saw wiring.

Let's see

You’ve got the wrong wire set. Most of the small Stihl’s use the male bullets at the end. Like the 026/036-the bullets go into the lever and the control spring.

The 1128 series (044/046/461) are a different animal. The leads are quite long. They clip to coil, then go through grommet in case (which needs to be removed, placed over wires, then pushed in after they are run through case), then into air box on the fan side. After that, they get held down under the carb boot area (by extended holddowns cast into tank) and go over to the PTO Side. Then they actually loop up and over the carb adjustment grommet and plug into the switch. And yes, 2 female ends.

Its roughly 2-3X as long as the standard smaller saw wiring.

You’ve got the wrong wire set. Most of the small Stihl’s use the male bullets at the end. Like the 026/036-the bullets go into the lever and the control spring.

The 1128 series (044/046/461) are a different animal. The leads are quite long. They clip to coil, then go through grommet in case (which needs to be removed, placed over wires, then pushed in after they are run through case), then into air box on the fan side. After that, they get held down under the carb boot area (by extended holddowns cast into tank) and go over to the PTO Side. Then they actually loop up and over the carb adjustment grommet and plug into the switch. And yes, 2 female ends.

Its roughly 2-3X as long as the standard smaller saw wiring.

Guess who and the kill switch. It has 2 male prongs. Hard to see, I know. I got more pictures coming

 

[SteveSr]

I'm learning how to include the pictures I just took. Have to find my email password.

Let's go

Let's see



Guess who and the kill switch. It has 2 male prongs. Hard to see, I know. I got more pictures coming

It may be easier to temporarily remove the carburetor to gain access to the wire routing. Just empty the tank and the fuel line first.

Are you installing an aftermarket coil or OEM? The aftermarket is likely to have DIY wire splicing required!