Recent content by Jonno

I did a video yesterday on my phone but this forum doesn't like mp.4 format 😪

Sorry for slow reply I've been away, here is a video of the chainsaw misfire, I am aware that the saw has an electronic rev limiter but this saw is missing in the mid range as well. I've been away but got a chance to run the saw last night in the dark, no visible spark leakage so I will order...

Shall post a video, may help others as well, I'm in New South Wales on the coast about 30° South.

Great idea, shall try that

Thanks for the advice

Ignition related is my take on it, like I said it's a sharp cutout like a rev limiter at work, no a slow surge like fuel starvation, have even sprayed a little aerosol around and nothing changes. I have a digital tacho but my ear can provide the feedback needed on rpm. The inline spark tester is...

Thanks for the update

Having the same issue with a Makita DCS500 but the stakes are higher in Australia as the OEM coil is over $230 a bad joke. How is the AM coil going in your saw, thanks John

Hi mate, I googled my fault with a DCS500 and your reply popped up, have started a new thread to help others, did you use the Chinese coil and is it still ok? Thanks John

Hi and greetings from Oz, I have a Makita DCS500 (same as Dolmar PS510 ?) the saw will idle fine but from about 1/3 throttle upwards it has a high speed miss and loss of power, it won't rev out. I believe it to be ignition orientated as it is too clipped and precise to be a fuel issue. I...