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I was given an 038 Magnum II that has several issues. It needs: top handle with the throttle lock, bar cover, air filter, air filter cover, fuel tank vent, and AV bushings.
I haven't checked compression, but did take muffler off and look at cylinder and didn't see any scaring, and fired it up for a few seconds. It does run.
I have a few questions. First, I've looked for the handle top cover, and it isn't real cheap. I can get a whole handle from china, with the top cover and filter for like $30. Is the original Stihl handle that much better for that much of a savings?
What size is the fuel vent hose? The ones I see online are about $10 for a couple inches of hose. The 2 screws in mine are still there.
What should compression be when I check it? Anything else I should look out for? I don't want to get more in the saw than it's worth.
I haven't checked compression, but did take muffler off and look at cylinder and didn't see any scaring, and fired it up for a few seconds. It does run.
I have a few questions. First, I've looked for the handle top cover, and it isn't real cheap. I can get a whole handle from china, with the top cover and filter for like $30. Is the original Stihl handle that much better for that much of a savings?
What size is the fuel vent hose? The ones I see online are about $10 for a couple inches of hose. The 2 screws in mine are still there.
What should compression be when I check it? Anything else I should look out for? I don't want to get more in the saw than it's worth.