Stihl 036 WOES

[mdavlee]

I had one that was weird like that and it was sucking air around the carb screws.

 

[how57]

Redneck vac test. Strip the saw down, leaving the starter, get it idling and spay carb cleaner (using the straw) short bursts around anywhere that can suck air.

 

[Poleman]

I did the "redneck" test.....notta . I thought it was probably a worn carb throttle shaft....not. I did try a new coil......but I used the used old sparkplug cable.......hummmmm???

 

[Poleman]

It's driving me nuts...... what I thought was an air leak originally was a very, very slight one around the flywheel side seal. Replaced both and retested and the hold pressure and vac forever. I have ultrasoniced the carb twice, kited it,adjusted, sealed. Tryed new carb and it still was the same.
Didn't seem like ignition but I was outta things to try so I put a new coil on, ( I did use the old wire though) still the same.

I have never and 0 mean never seen anything like this.

 

[dall]

whats the plug look like

 

[Poleman]

Original plug was a light gray with not really any build up. I have tryed a new plug......same results.

Thinking maybe I should just port it so it will run up there with no issues. That way I can try a carb mod I have in mind for it!!!

 

[Jughead]

loose nut behind the trigger?

 

[Poleman]

Damb Jug.....you might a hit on something!!!!!!

 

[dall]

i like my 036 al did for me they are good saws , i am not sure what else to try on yours only thing you havent changed between fuel and spark is the flywheel

 

[dall]

 

[Poleman]

Boy......THAT'S A SWEET SAW!!!!!! I like!!!! Those little rascals run!!! Next to a 44/440 my favorite Stihl saws!!!

 

[Jughead]

check for shielded bearings if its an early red lever model.not saying that has anything to do with your problem....... but everything else has been covered and i ran into an erratic air leak a few years ago that lead to a sudden lock up when everything else checked out.

 

[Poleman]

I know.....had the flywheel off to check and replace crank seal......

I'm
AT
A
total
Loss........

 

[Poleman]

Ya, Jug it's not quite the red lever but that may be something. I did check the bearings for play and they seemed good.....was thinking of maybe a crank wobble......or something......

 

[Jughead]

change the flywheel side?

 

[Poleman]

Changed both....

 

[Jughead]

if the bearings looked clean your probably ok.the one i ran into had some crud in the bearings which washed crud into the seal lips.im sure with enough buildup even a new seal would pucker out sooner than later.

 

[how57]

I know.....had the flywheel off to check and replace crank seal......

I'm
AT
A
total
Loss........

Good luck. Hang in there.

 

[Jughead]

if your gonna port it go ahead and pull the jug and inspect further.

 

[Poleman]

Not my saw or I would a already done it!!!!

I'm at that point....outta things to try.

Ya, been looking for an 036/360 to build...have a couple out there that are really liked......just have more ideas to try!!