Recent content by dougand3

Pull the spark plug. Turn the flywheel screen by hand (or can VERY slowly pull rope). See if piston moves up/down. A screwdriver in plug hole can indicate piston position.

Yeah but wish he'd clearly said 4 stroke engine. A newbie might try testing his chainsaw, trimmer, etc like this.

I ripped the Left deck hanger out of my 44" 1989 yr deck (By repeatedly ramming the L side into walls, trees, etc. LOL.) I thought "This may be a good reason to get a small DC welder and learn for small tasks!" Well, I was able to repair with mending plates, big bolts and JB weld.