Recent content by sherlock349

Good thought on the recoil, I will check it, no carb fitted at the moment just flywheel, coil, and pull start.. Thanks

The saga of this cylinder and piston continues. I purchased OEM parts new so I am a little puzzled by what is happening. After not being able to lower the compression I decided to change bottom ends. I had another 038 bottom end that is in good shape. I swapped the piston and cylinder and had...

I had no spark plug fitted when doing this.

There is no clutch fitted. What I have done is run it for about 20 mins using a battery drill and a 13 mm socket on the flywheel nut. I kept it oiled with a very light oil. After washing out the oil it is definitely looser on the pull over now. I am probably running it at 300 - 400 revs and In...

So I have checked the squish and it is 1.mm (40thou) I gave it a flush through with carb cleaner and it is marginally better but it will still be difficult if not impossible to pull start. I am now thinking there may be a problem with the crank

Okay, I will check the squish and flush the assembly oil this morning with gas 2 stroke mix. Will let you know my findings.

I am rebuilding an 038, ( I have rebuilt several 028,s and 038’s in the past) the crankcase I am using is in good condition and cleaned up well, I have fitted a new Stihl cylinder and piston kit Number 11190201202, I tested for leaks and all is okay. I have then fitted the coil and flywheel and...

I am interested, it would be shipped to KY but not sure what a fair price is either. Is $40 shipped too low !

Have searched the site and surprised not to be able to find it. Looking for Service manual and IPL. Thanks in advance

Hi, I have searched the site for a Stihl 009 manual and or parts list, at age 64 I will admit to being somewhat technically challenged ! In short I am unable to find the manual, any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Martin

Looking for full workshop manual if anyone can help. Thanks in advance Martin

Thanks for all the replies, the belt turned up and went on no problem , it was kind of obvious I was just trying to be sure. Thanks again

Thanks Ray, I have seen that and it is pretty sparse. Someone else put a comment up saying they had tried to fit a belt but it was too slack and so they were unsure of the routing. It looks to be an obvious fit, I’m just trying to preempt a possible mistake. Even a routing diagram would help.

I have a 2001 Efco 72C/12.5h ride on mower. (Sometimes called Hydro) which I believe refers to the hydrostatic drive. I also think the same mower is branded as Mountfield. It’s thrown the drive belt and I have been able to remove it fairly easily just by lifting it over the pulleys. The belt has...

Thanks for the info and help