031 Advice

[Adirondackstihl]

Ive got customers 031 here.
I haven't even taken it out of the back of my vehicle yet to take a look.
He tells me it will run okay until it's warm then seems to starve for fuel. I'm not asking you guys to diagnose the issue (but you can if you want).

I'd like to go through the fuel system and check stuff out. Inspect intake boot, impulse hose etc. A basic check-up. Looking for any obvious issues before I rule it has an ignition failure.

My question is, how do I get the handle frame off? Looks like it needs to be removed to check or replace impulse and/or fuel hose.
I've never torn into one of these things.
Pictures would be extremely helpful if you think I need them or if you have them.
I do have a copy of the shop manual.


Regards
Jeremy

 

[sefh3]

Condenser is failing. Switch it over to an electric ignition.

 

[sefh3]

Cheap easy fix.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Condenser is failing. Switch it over to an electric ignition.

My assumption as well.
But like I said, I haven't even put it on the bench yet. I try to avoid the older "square bodied" STIHLs like the plague.

What's involved with the swap?

 

[Brian Simonseth]

I got one also that I need to change over

 

[huskihl]

I don't doubt the condenser failing, but keep the tank vent in mind

 

[trooney]

You've got to remove the top handle, carb cover, carb, choke control, bottom AV mounts, and the top AV mount to get the handle off. The fuel line goes from the tank/starter housing underneath the front cover. The impulse is behind the rear handle cover and it needs to be remived to inspect.

 

[angelo c]

The official "I hate 031" club membership dues sent

 

[trooney]

Include mine in that will ya Angelo!!!

 

[trooney]

032's as well!!

 

[dall]

i thought id try one a couple years ago and bought 2 of them looked them over and put them in boxes where they have been sitting ever since i did the same to a 441 that needs a crank and cylinder

 

[angelo c]

This is on its own special bench...we are having a staring war....I stare at it every frikn day as I walk in to my basement. So far it's winning, the only way I get rid of it is to repair it, it's a battle.

 

[angelo c]

i thought id try one a couple years ago and bought 2 of them looked them over and put them in boxes where they have been sitting ever since i did the same to a 441 that needs a crank and cylinder

I know a guy who would be interested in buying or trading for that 441...nice guy, Italian fellow in jersey.

 

[jmssaws]

I have a new crank for a 441 if you still need one.

 

[psuiewalsh]

They have nice Italian guys in Jersey??

 

[RedFir Down]

Taryl will tell you all about it. This goof ball cracks me up...

 

[dall]

They have nice Italian guys in Jersey??

lmao i met a couple guys from there i worked with on a job nice as hell

 

[trooney]

A few......lol

 

[psuiewalsh]

I work with a couple of them every day. They let them cross over the Delaware river cuz you know a guys gotta do what a guys gotta do.

 

[angelo c]

They have nice Italian guys in Jersey??

One fer sure

lmao i met a couple guys from there i worked with on a job nice as hell

That makes 3

I work with a couple of them every day. They let them cross over the Delaware river cuz you know a guys gotta do what a guys gotta do.

Chit...it's a movement ....that's like 5 cool dudes in NJ....why we gettin such a bad rap ?