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Yes will look at that again, think I could also do with another handle for the throttle and switch, getting pretty old.

I use one of these...

Post up a picture of the bottom of the carb bowl showing the screws? I suspect you have the JIS (Japan Inbred Screw) type. I use the...

If the carb is a Nikki or Mukuni carb they are NOT Phillips head screws they are JIS screws. Indicated by a little dot next to the X shape.

Hello C., Check the piercing spring at the end of the coil wire, it attaches to the plug that is covered by the boot. I have seen then...

New aftermarket carb original much too expensive here in France. It is an old strimmer but it cost me 1000 euros so dont really want to...

Hello C., Check the piercing spring at the end of the coil wire, it attaches to the plug that is covered by the boot. I have seen then...

Weld ‘er up!

Im usually able to grip the heads with Irwin vice grips and get them out that way

Clean and replace the OEM Zama carburetor with the aftermarket one you probably put on. Do not spend any more money for parts on this...

Please not I am not being informed of replies is there something wrong with the system please.

Use 95 lead free and stihl oil mix at 50 to 1. The price of Stihl ignition coil here in France range between 130.00 to 180.00 euros very...

Yes will look at that again, think I could also do with another handle for the throttle and switch, getting pretty old.

Three things that have bailed me out when I run into this problem with Phillips screws. 1. Make sure you have the right size driver...

Hello P., Hopefully the carburetor has been removed, if not you are fighting a losing battle. A few good strikes with a hammer and a...