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I used the same tape 2-3 years ago on a 562 mark 1, it helped but by no means cured it completely of the hard warm starts. Also opened...
Jul 27, 2025
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Once they lose compression the idle is the first to go. I would replace the piston ring.
Jul 27, 2025
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I have one that would not idle, start and wot were normal. I tore it down, didn't find an obvious airleak. It is still safe and sound...
Jul 27, 2025
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Don't overthink airleaks. Be thorough down to the crank seals, but don't worry about splitting the case if the crank shaft is tight and...
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I have some to build, any building tips? things to watch out for? Porting suggestions. the package was the right size but had gremlins...
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After a couple of weeks with very little activity, some progress was achieved this week on Phase 2. The area in the back was prepped...
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When it gets hot and dies, pull the plug. If its wet, its flooding. If its dry, ground the plug to the cylinder and see if you have...
Jul 27, 2025
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Sounds a lot like when a saw if flooded, pull about 25-30 times to thin down the fuel mixture in the cylinder until it burps a few...
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Are you sure the compression is good? What you're describing sounds like low crankcase compression, due either to bad rings or a worn...
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So continuing the story, I got the saw to start after about 30 pulls. The more I pulled on it while it was cold, the more it burped...
Jul 27, 2025
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I had a Kawasaki in my trimmer and all I had to do was move the connecting rod on the bearings. Someone was driving too lean or without...
Jul 27, 2025
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Had that happen with a new build. Don't feel dumb. At least no dumber than me.
Jul 27, 2025
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Well guess WTF is on the bench again. You guessed it. I ran the 288xp today and made some cuts, but shut it down when I began to hear...
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That's nice. That's real nice.
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The 288xp is now a finished product. Put the correct filter elbow on it, new air filter, new trigger assembly, fuel line and filter, a...
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