stihl 088

Hi all, I'm trying to diagnose this whirring/screeching sound at idle on my Stihl 088. It happens when the chain brake is both engaged and disengaged. I think it goes away as the RPMs increase, but it's hard to hear over the engine noise. The easiest way to replicate the noise is by pulling...

Hey all, I purchased a Stihl 088 "as is" for milling at an auction house, I got a good deal on it, it starts right up, but it makes a humming noise when idling...I'm concerned that it could be sucking air... the piston looks to be score free. Could it also be the flywheel rubbing? Thanks.

Hi, I am looking for parts for the stihl ms 880, 088. crankshaft, flywheel, recoil cover, and chain cover. I would appreciate if anyone could help me out, I like to buy these. thank you

That's really all I want to hear :) Short story: Opened up the exhaust port to about twice what the stock hole was. Then tried to retune the carb. Low adjustments went fine. But then while doing the high adjustments, the saw shut off with no explanation. Longer story: Decided I waned to get...