ribertgropius
ArboristSite Member
Progress
I looked at the cylinder again and I don't think I got any substantial particles in the cylinder. I am more just concerned about the film of dust that seemed to be clinging to everything. I will flush it out with fuel and slip my finger into the manifold to feel if there is still anything remaining.
I did a compression test on the cold engine and it came out at 135. Am I correct in thinking that is a pretty decent number for this saw? Spark plug looked great, piston looks good, and I am not inclined to further disassemble the engine if I don't need to replace rings or piston.
I had some plastic epoxy in the shop downstairs and applied it to the tank. As it turns out it is almost the same color. I suspect it will take care of my leak for now and long term I will give thought to finding a ms 290 carcass with good plastic and bad engine to transfer.
I used the same epoxy to take care of the crack in the handle, and while it may be a good bonding agent, the cream color is definitely not an enhancement. I probably should have used clear epoxy, although I am pretty sure that this joint will be mostly covered by the handle.
Only thing I am missing right now is the saw seems to be missing the gasket between the air cleaner and the carb. I checked at my local Stihl dealer and they don't stock it, so I will have to order it. Because the air filter seems to fit pretty tight to the carb flange I will do without until I pick up the new one when it comes in next week.
It is still not really clean; I need to wash it down with a brush and hose it off. Maybe this weekend.
One trivia question: I read in the manual that the oiler is supposed to be adjustable. I don't see any indications on the bottom of mine for an oiler adjustment, but there is a tiny hole ....is that the oiler adjustment?
Robert
I looked at the cylinder again and I don't think I got any substantial particles in the cylinder. I am more just concerned about the film of dust that seemed to be clinging to everything. I will flush it out with fuel and slip my finger into the manifold to feel if there is still anything remaining.
I did a compression test on the cold engine and it came out at 135. Am I correct in thinking that is a pretty decent number for this saw? Spark plug looked great, piston looks good, and I am not inclined to further disassemble the engine if I don't need to replace rings or piston.
I had some plastic epoxy in the shop downstairs and applied it to the tank. As it turns out it is almost the same color. I suspect it will take care of my leak for now and long term I will give thought to finding a ms 290 carcass with good plastic and bad engine to transfer.
I used the same epoxy to take care of the crack in the handle, and while it may be a good bonding agent, the cream color is definitely not an enhancement. I probably should have used clear epoxy, although I am pretty sure that this joint will be mostly covered by the handle.
Only thing I am missing right now is the saw seems to be missing the gasket between the air cleaner and the carb. I checked at my local Stihl dealer and they don't stock it, so I will have to order it. Because the air filter seems to fit pretty tight to the carb flange I will do without until I pick up the new one when it comes in next week.
It is still not really clean; I need to wash it down with a brush and hose it off. Maybe this weekend.
One trivia question: I read in the manual that the oiler is supposed to be adjustable. I don't see any indications on the bottom of mine for an oiler adjustment, but there is a tiny hole ....is that the oiler adjustment?
Robert