Recent content by EFSM

Just saying...the missing plastic on the decomp might allow it to fall into the cylinder. I'd replace that valve or plug it before selling.

The biggest thing is making sure you are on the TDC between the compression and power strokes. Also Briggs says to set them at 1/4" past TDC, but I think that's just to get farther away from the ACR action. But as has been stated, make sure you check your battery and cables. Sometimes the...

I'd like 2. PM me payment details.

Do you have extras for sale?

Yes, this does have ACR. To my knowledge, the only B&S that don't are the big block Vanguards. I've never seen one fail though; they are way more reliable than the single cylinder engines, which fail routinely. You should be able to see the exhaust valve bump open on each side when the piston is...

Overall the engine companies have been struggling some with QC since covid, but Kawasaki has still been putting out a great engine. Stay as far away from the FH series as you can and avoid the very early FX921 and 1000 (valve breakage), but otherwise they are fantastic engines. The OP's picture...

Interesting posts. If you haven't, you must read the short story "Quality" by John Galsworthy, about an old cobbler.

Adjusting the idle speed will not void the warranty. The owner's manual even shows how to adjust it.

Echo tends to set the idle speed fairly low from the factory on those saws. Try turning the idle screw up half a turn. It is located right by the starter handle on the shroud below the air filter cover.

I'm not sure if you're agreeing with me or disagreeing, but the FS75, 80, and 85 were nearly identical and I would be happy to own any of them. I should have specified that.

The only Stihl trimmer I would ever own.

Haven't had any luck with one, but I haven't tried really hard.

Try raising the pop-off pressure, maybe a stronger metering spring or setting the lever lower than it should be.

There are no HD only models currently. In the past, that was the case with an old battery platform for a couple of years until the dealers could also sell them. As far as why they don't stock the entire lineup: whether that is because they can't or they don't think it would pay, I don't know. Of...

Are you sure the compression is good? What you're describing sounds like low crankcase compression, due either to bad rings or a worn piston skirt on the intake side.