Stihl 029 super big bore conversion

[stihltech]

Either the accelerator pump is not working or the transfer ports are clogged and/or restricted.
If it is a chinese clone- who knows.

 

[Sidecarflip]

That's what I thought the flywheel nut was loose. I don't have a torque wrench or power tools it's not in the budget. I just tightened it with the 13mm side of my scrench. Any advice on how to get it torqued right I thought sure I had snug?

Hell, you can buy a Torque wrench at Harbor Freight for 15 bucks.. Tell me you cannot afford that?

 

[Lightning Performance]

And very likely a 1/4". I would guess some of the torque specs are inch pounds or the metric equivalent. Harbor Freight torque wrenches are actually pretty good when new, they just don't stay calibrated well.

Most people don't turn their torque wrench down either and that's the problem with calibration

 

[Sidecarflip]

Most people don't turn their torque wrench down either and that's the problem with calibration

Exactly. You have to relieve the spring pressure when not in use.