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It even takes the same fuel tank. :)

That blows my mind! They take the same air filter cover and clutch fan housing too! All this time I was thinking the FS131R powerhead was going be way. . .WAY BIGGER! This should make going from an FS91R to an FS131R a piece of cake! 🍰 :)

That explains it ! Thanks Ray ! :)

Looking for that 1330 service manual. The parts list says it's the correct service manual that engine. I don't know what's different about it from the service manual 270962 for single cylinder L-head engines, but I could sure use a copy nonetheless. ThankYou!

That looks like a real good one. How many different sized threaded spark plug holes will it fit? Obviously all the Echo stuff.

The fuel flowing into the air filter housing seems to have subsided for now. ( knock on wood ) When replacing the tank vent for the 2nd time, I decided to replace all three fuel hoses too. The #4 fuel hose coming from the tank to the primer bulb was split wide open at the base of the hose...

Aren't you afraid of damaging the hose with the serrations? I see the imprints in the rubber from the serrations and cringe. The other day I had no choice though. There was no way to get those hoses on with just my fingers.

What are your favorite pliers for manipulating STIHL 3.1mm x 5.7mm fuel hose into place? Serrated or Smooth Jaws?

You guys aren't going to believe this. I installed a brand new tank vent and the behavior is the same. The trimmer still burps fuel out the vent hose going to the air cleaner after shutting down from a cold start at full throttle. But get this : if I loosen the gas cap, it doesn't burp...

Thanks EFSM. I was going by the assumption that if the fuel tank vent is operating properly, there would be no pressure build up in the tank ever.

EFSM , At any given time, is it normal to hear a rush of pressure releasing when unscrewing the fuel cap from the tank?

Are these any good? I remember the dealer sold me one for my Echo blower. They seem to be fine but what do I know?

Yesterday the trimmer fired up with the first pull on choke after pumping the primer bulb several times.

The trimmer has been running real strong. Every once in a while if it doesn't start up by the second pull, it'll flood out. What I do then is remove the air filter cover and wipe off the fuel that's pooled air filter housing. After that the trimmer will slowly start up after several pulls with...

Which grit?