Recent content by brahman

The 550 is mark II, right?

I like this line of thinking. Just ordered a Mityvac and downloaded the service manual and IPLs. I'll report back once I vac test it and pull the p&c. If the bottom end is hosed and I need to split the case, I might cut my losses. We'll see. What if I'm the one turning into a red saw loving...

SE Iowa. Yeah 2253 = 550xp Saw hasn't been vac tested yet. Embarrassed to admit I don't actually have one. From what I've read these early 550s were notorious for leaky transfers, bad mating surface on the case, bad carbs, leaky air filter boot (mine has lots of dust in the throat of the...

Hey all, good to be here! I'm new. I came here seeking advice. I've got a Jonsered 2253 that died with very low hours. P & C are scored. Diagnostic tool shows 017 code 5 times in the last 16 starts, which indicates lean seize. Here it is on the last day it ran: The ultimate cause is...