Jim Timber
1/4 bubble off
Managed to get spark after cleaning/adjusting the points, saw started chugging a bit, and died. I think I flooded it.
So what did you do today?
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Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
I have more leaves on the ground today than before I cleaned up yesterday...
I think you're supposed to " leave" them. That's what I had to do this year.
I had a rough time getting my little Dolmar top handle running after I rebuilt the carb. I finally adjusted it a bunch of times and it runs better now. It sure isn't set according to the specs. I'm still trying to learn also how to sharpen a chain using the electric sharpener my neighbor gave me. I actually have more confidence using a file.
JBA
ArboristSite Operative
All of our leaves are 3 counties away. 50 mph winds today. Awning at a local gas station blew over today. Crazy ****...
We're having about the same conditions you are, rain then wind. I figure some trees will fall down in a day or two and I'll exercise my saws and myself.
Jim Timber
1/4 bubble off
I didn't set the float level when I swapped out to the captured needle included in the kit (realized it when fuel started dumping out the carb). That's the problem with doing carb kits when you've got a 12 hour sleep deficit... 
The compression came way up once the rings got wet on this sucker (there's only a couple scratches visible in the bore). Should be a gem when I get it sorted out. $52 well spent.
The compression came way up once the rings got wet on this sucker (there's only a couple scratches visible in the bore). Should be a gem when I get it sorted out. $52 well spent.
gaspipe
Expert Beer Drinker
Visited my parents down in Mississippi, and while there, fixed my Mom's 13 year old BMW.
Johnskis
ArboristSite Operative
Bucked and hauled about a cord of firewood and split about 3/4s of it before it got dark on me, Repaired Log Splitter, and found ways to try and spend money i dont really have(stihl Dealership, Visited the Baileys Retail outlet store in my home town.( OMG they Have a Storefront my wallet is screwed.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
I almost dumped a dead 12 inch spruce on an atv I borrowed, blame it on an 038 mag, an 8T sprocket and a rotten butt.
JBA
ArboristSite Operative
Hanging tarps for weather protection at the tower . 570 feet above the street. View of market square square from the top. 
JBA
ArboristSite Operative
Up in the steel. Great view from here.
JBA
ArboristSite Operative
Free tickets tonight. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs. Old school pens jersey and a dirty Stihl hat. That's how I roll !!!!
Jet47
ArboristSite Operative
Logged till about 3:00.
Ran a basketball practice from 4:30 till 6:00. High School boys.
Relaxed rest of the night.
Ran a basketball practice from 4:30 till 6:00. High School boys.
Relaxed rest of the night.
fearofpavement
Trying them all
Spent about 6 hours shopping online for airplane parts, fixed the troublesome Stihl MS390 after that and grilled steaks tonight to celebrate all the kids being home. Picked up our US Coast Guard Academy Cadet last night and Groundi fetched our West Point kid this afternoon.
Went to brother's house for pizza. Sister and hubby came in from Cleveland. I kidded them about escaping town before riots started which may end up being true..
VinceGU05
PSA vitim.
Reassembled the 012 again. Replaced base gaskets. Hope it stops sucking air in and idles properly. Test it in the morning.
Jim Timber
1/4 bubble off
Adjusted the float level on the 1-50 and managed to get it to run at WOT. Still dumping fuel out the carb, so I'm going to dig the original plunger and arm out of the trash and try those next.
It was fun seeing flames coming out the not-a-muffler.
It was fun seeing flames coming out the not-a-muffler.
You might check the reed valve if that saw has one. A little sawdust under a reed valve will make them spit back.Adjusted the float level on the 1-50 and managed to get it to run at WOT. Still dumping fuel out the carb, so I'm going to dig the original plunger and arm out of the trash and try those next.
It was fun seeing flames coming out the not-a-muffler.
Jim Timber
1/4 bubble off
This things leaking a lot of fuel. It's much less than before the float adjustment, but it's still a runny mess. I set it at what I thought was a little on the low side around .008 below flush. A sticky valve would certainly be possible though.
