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    Stihl, FS55R, New Coil andCarb, Won't Start

    Updated TDC movement, turning c/clockwise.. It looks even closer to your pic now.
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    Stihl, FS55R, New Coil andCarb, Won't Start

    OOOPS! That is opposite looking at f/wheel side...DUH! But still good, spinning motor is clockwise direction on the other side.
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    Stihl, FS55R, New Coil andCarb, Won't Start

    Pulls up on left side...
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    Stihl, FS55R, New Coil andCarb, Won't Start

    Thx fish. Not to argue, but wheel only goes on one way & can't be adjusted as you know. When I put new one on it slid on without any side-side movement. After checking fitment, used Loctite 603 & let it set for days to dry. I find it hard to believe it moved, if you know what I mean. I Loctite'd...
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    Stihl, FS55R, New Coil andCarb, Won't Start

    "S", did you ever figure out what went wrong? I have the same problem and it's still ongoing. Replaced coil, carb, fuel lines & filter & flywheel. Contacted "T" & he was nice enough to give some tips. Flywheel key was sheared off. With new wheel, same problem. Fuel tank is pressurizing. I'll get...
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    Thx fish, looking at flywheel area chapter now. Time to thaw dinner. Will pick-up in morning.
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    Yes Bert, I understand your position. I think like you do. (Don't waste my time with brain-dead idiots!) I still have your printed-out post with instructions here on my desk. Not to discount your info & helpfulness, but have had & still have duties around here as a rural home owner. In this...
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    "Martepm's magnets are at lease 5 deg out of time if his engine was actually at TDC when he took the photo." Yes Bert, had a "marked nail" in cylinder while moving piston up/down & took the pic when movement was centered between both movements. Precisely done I will add with eyesight, no...
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    Fish, thanks for pic's. Without specialized micrometers & such tools, measuring down to .01" on outside flywheel dia movement seems to be not that important. Am I wrong on this point? Is it that critical? Again, I submit TDC as close as I can get it without high tech measuring tool. It may be...
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    Gentleman, to eliminate further questions about rotation, I submit this pic. Starter rope pulls from left side & motor turns clockwise. I feel some of you haven't read my 1st post thoroughly. Would it be possible to eliminate this rotation issue & move on? Thx again for all the input.
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    This is TDC as precisely as I can make it.. Thx.
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    Thx. That was all done/coverd in 1st post. Not a hint of any attempt to start.
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    Yeah, I know there's more than 12 lb on it. Thx
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    FS55RC, extensive t/shooting & repairs done. Dang it...still won't start. Long read, apologies.

    Thanks guy's. The flywheel does indeed turn clockwise. That was checked after spinning motor with drill & noticing fuel mist from exhaust after pouring fuel in cylinder & replacing spark plug. "How can that much fuel expel & not fire-up? Am I spinning in the correct direction?" That's when I...
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