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Have you done a compression or leakdown test on the engine? Disconnect one plug and start the engine. How does it run? Reconnect the...

Stihl recommends because it needs it or is that just corporate covering their ass documentation??? I have worked on hundreds of saws...

I have 5 chainsaws. 2 of which are running high compression and advanced timing. If you try to start them without using the compression...

I have a list of things the shop or rather clown with tools did. Wrong plugs, missing screws, broken choke, loose oil filter, didn't...

These are the plugs i took out of a KT745 Also the shop couldn't diagnose broken choke hardware causing poor running.

Is the belt actually shredded? If so it is rubbing something it shouldn't. Is it melting and smell burnt rubber? If so idleror spindle...

I was at a NAPA and the young girl store manager didn't know what a tapered roller bearing was and i showed her how to use the digital...

While we all want folks on the phone to be like the old guy behind all the books at the local auto parts store it just can't be that...

Here is an example of aftermarket using the wrong measurement. The stens belt is 107" and should be B110. The belt pic is the one that...

E-0 yes if you can find it but why 91 octane?

Have to give lynn a C- on the article.

Kevlar generally refers to being wrapped in a kevlar fabric. Wrapped belts are used in clutching applications as they allow some...

Yes...kinda. remove the mixture needle and make sure the passages are all clear. When you set the mixture do it with the tank half full.