Recent content by Bob Ford

I did all the above before I posted my question. I know a lot about mechanics you nerd! As far as running your own business I don't believe you I think your mom is calling you for dinner come up from the basement you nerd!You could have never made it in the infrantry

I would like to say that I was helped by this site,by other mechanics who seem to have a lot more knowledge than the star tech(the nerd) ! I have been a mechanic in HVAC for 45 years.I am an army veteran .I am just learning the small engine repair service,I know I have a lot to learn.I want to...

Thank you Dougand3 I did what you said I turned the idle adjustment enough to keep it running at idle,then fine tuned the low and hi mixture screws then turned the idle adjustment our until the chain wasn't moving.Its running great it is 40 years old but I don't use it much anymore.I run it with...

I meant walbro but it came out walnut I should double checked before I submitted.

Thank you I will try your advice.

Thanks for your help

I have an old craftsman chainsaw that wouldn't start I rebuilt the carburetor and replaced the fuel lines it is model 358-355161 16" with a walnut 20 carburetor.It now starts and runs great at top speed,but it won't idle I have both idle screws turned out 1 1/2 turns the low speed idle does not...

Echo sells a piston rebuild kit,check YouTube for instructions.

I had a problem with my Ryobi blower it also showed 70 lbs pressure I disassembled the piston and found the piston rings were rusted to the piston,I replaced the assembly (Ryobi doesn't sell rings) My pressure was now at 140 it started on 2 pulls I had other problems at fast idle due to carb...

I Own a ryobi BP42 backpack blower,It wouldn't start I replaced carb,ignition module,spark plug,fuel lines.Finally I pulled the block and found stuck piston rings,I broke one trying to clean it,so I installed a new block assembly.I had 70 lbs compression I now have 140 lbs.The trouble now is it...