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    Actually testing with a DVOM is not valid anymore. That is an old pic I posted and I did not notice that comment. It is referring to the...
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    As I said before, it is rare for the switch to fail but I don't know what the saw acts like if that is all that is wrong. What is the...
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    Glad I'm not in Illinois! Hadn't heard of that, so thanks a lot Micah, now I have one more thing to keep an eye on! LOL
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    Sorry, I put the wrong pic up for the M-Tronic. Here are 3 views of the M-Tronic: The charge winding is on the left, the primary is the...
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    This is an early CDI: This is a M-Tronic: You can't ohm out between the primary and secondary because the circuit board is in between...
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    Mark got me inspired to do something with the McCullochs in the collection, so I got them all out, culled the rough duplicates and parts...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread 500i bottom end..
    It might be the fuel injection path the fuel mix takes, but IDK for sure. The injector does aim the fuel mix right at the ramp as it...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread 500i bottom end..
    This is from the shop manual. I recall when I was in Germany for the intro of this saw that we were told the scavenging ramp was there...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread IEL-Pioneer thread.
    It is interesting how many versions Pioneer made from that one design format. I assume the differences were in CC's? Cool that you still...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread IEL-Pioneer thread.
    Well Basher, the NU 17 saga ends with it kicking my butt. As I went further into these two saws to try to make one good one things just...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread IEL-Pioneer thread.
    That thought crossed my mind but then I thought, "nooo they wouldn't do that!" This has been fun... Thanks Basher
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread IEL-Pioneer thread.
    Help Please! NU 17 bar studs The studs do not go through to the oil tank: They will not unscrew with a stud grip tool, or vice grips...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread IEL-Pioneer thread.
    I tried to send Jason a MS 361 deco plug cover a while back, put it in a padded envelope and mailed it from here in N FL to him in VA, a...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread IEL-Pioneer thread.
    Mark, I saw the big cutter in another post, way cool. Amazing what was made over the years. And that saw is a beauty. Here is the part...
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    stihl #1 replied to the thread IEL-Pioneer thread.
    I have been talking to Av8or3 about a spare NU 17 I have but now I am not sure if I want to break it down and I am afraid it would cost...
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