Hi,
I am having a problem with starting my saw, it is a Stihl 038 Super. I just did rebuild (cylinder, piston, crank bearings, and seals) I had it running last fall, it was running very well it randomly quit and couldn't get it to restart. I put it away for the winter. Just the other day I got fresh gas and gave it a shot and still no start. I checked the basics: Has spark and is getting fuel. Ive had issues with timing which is most likely the issue, the keyway on the crank had been sheared off, Ive tried marking it and reinstalling flywheel but still no go. I don't think the flywheel is spinning out of time, cause I am making sure I install tight. I am thinking the flywheel is 180 degrees out. What position should the piston be at in correlation to the flywheel/coil mark. I appreciate any help.
I am having a problem with starting my saw, it is a Stihl 038 Super. I just did rebuild (cylinder, piston, crank bearings, and seals) I had it running last fall, it was running very well it randomly quit and couldn't get it to restart. I put it away for the winter. Just the other day I got fresh gas and gave it a shot and still no start. I checked the basics: Has spark and is getting fuel. Ive had issues with timing which is most likely the issue, the keyway on the crank had been sheared off, Ive tried marking it and reinstalling flywheel but still no go. I don't think the flywheel is spinning out of time, cause I am making sure I install tight. I am thinking the flywheel is 180 degrees out. What position should the piston be at in correlation to the flywheel/coil mark. I appreciate any help.