Homelite Chainsaws
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sweepleader
Chainsaws and Fire Trucks, perfect.
The lever is adjusted by bending it and usually it is to be flush with the casting metal on either side when the needle is lightly pressed into its seat. The screw that holds the lever shaft should be snug when checking, it is not an adjustment. If you set the lever above flush, you will get more fuel. If you set it below flush, you will get less.
Ginger15
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So you bend it when the needle is fully seated? Carbs confuse me, sorry 
Ginger15
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Okay, I think its adjusted correctly now.
sweepleader
Chainsaws and Fire Trucks, perfect.
Yes, and no. Bend it any way you want, but check it with the needle fully seated. Do not put a lot of pressure on the needle, it can be damaged.So you bend it when the needle is fully seated? Carbs confuse me, sorry
Ginger15
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Got it, took it off and bent it by hand and kept rechecking. Will see how it does this weekend when I take it out for some oak work.
That metering diaphragm is the wrong one if it is a WS series carb. I would be looking at a different kit. You need the metering diaphragm (pintle) that inserts into the fork of the lever. The one that was originally equipped. Walbro PN 95-546-8. This will properly control the seating and unseating of the metering needle. Pressure/vacuum as the tank and/or case heat/cool can cause all manner of vapor lock, flooding etc. if the needle/spring/fuel pump diaphragm are not working correctly.
Top of the lever is to be flush with a straightedge placed across the circuit plate. Make certain the spring is seated under the lever correctly and that it is rotating freely on the pin.
This may help as well.
what kind of carb you got? what carb kit did you get?
Ginger15
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WS-22 I believe? I was told to pick up a k10-ws rebuild kit on here so thats what I picked up. Everything but the diaphragm was the same in the kit.
Ginger15
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Dang, the part cost as much as the whole rebuild kit.
Oh well, if I need it I need it. That photo is awesome for troubleshooting, thank you. Lever is flush with a straight edge, and spring moves freely on the pin. Guess I'll be tearing it apart again after the part arrives.
I'm seeing it for $3.32 on ereplacment
Ginger15
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Then you add shipping. Comes out as much as a kit. I think shipping is 7.95 from them.
Any chance your supplier will refund/supply the correct diaphragm? Something went wrong when they packaged that from the factory.Dang, the part cost as much as the whole rebuild kit.
Ginger15
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all the kits I saw had the same diaphragm. No cut out for the fork. I doubt an online seller would help me out with it anyhow.
Ginger15
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Can you get a replacement 28" bar for the homelite? Or is 24" the largest?
Ginger15
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Thats what shes been running all her life. I just put on a skip chain. But the bar has seen better days. Afterall, it is 30 sum years old.
I just cant find a D196 mount bar longer than 24".
Ginger15
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Not unless another bar mount besides D196 will work.
