On my 01-11-2010 post on the seized Stihl engine, I got it freed up with the diesel fuel in the cylinder advice. I probably poured in too much(about 6 oz.) diesel because it came out from the muffler. I stood the saw up on end(bar down) for several hours to drain it out. The engine turns easily with the spark plug removed, but with it in place I can hardly turn it over...lots of resistance. Was hoping to get it running without taking in for teardown. Is there still diesel in the engine somewhere causing the resistance? Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Question "Engine Seized"
- Thread starter redka
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Export threadWith the plug out turn it over a lot ... that will remove most of the diesel .
What little remains in and around the rings will clear when you fire it up...
It sounds like you still have great compression ...:smile:KennyV
What little remains in and around the rings will clear when you fire it up...
It sounds like you still have great compression ...:smile:KennyV
With the plug out turn it over a lot ... that will remove most of the diesel .
What little remains in and around the rings will clear when you fire it up...
It sounds like you still have great compression ...:smile:KennyV
Yesterday and today I've pulled it probably 100 times. Nothing coming out of the plug hole. The resistance is less, but still much more than normal. Could some diesel be in the exhaust system or in the crankcase causing the resistance? Thanks.
You can start it with the plug loose and see how it does...
I'll try that tomorrow.
I'll try that tomorrow.
Kenny, it worked! Running just fine now, with 89 octane!
Thanks very much.
it worked! Running just fine now, with 89 octane!
I figured it should be fine :thumbsup: from your description... :smile:KennyV