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Fish, a little embarrassed, but it was very flooded. wet muffler, plug seat and all. Cleared it out and running like a champ. I really appreciate the help. Good luck.

Thanks Fish. I will give those a try tomorrow and report back,

Thanks, I will try again without choke. I have been using the choke initially both with and without starting fluid.

So on this one, and I am figuring you must know this already with your credentials, the spark arrestor is simply a screen that slides into the muffler. Pulled it out, and it was clean. In inspecting this blower I realized that I had it serviced by my local Stihl dealer last year. So arrestor...

Thanks Fish. I have not. I will take a look and report back.

My beloved Stihl BG85C about 12 years old is not starting. I have replaced and checked the coil and spark plug. Replaced carb with Amazon $13.00 carb. Drained and replaced gas. Using starting fluid. No start, not even a cough. Sounds as if it has compression, but have not looked at piston...