036 intake boot, How tight?

[Butch(OH)]

A while back I posted that my 036 was starting to have some idling problems. I had time to check it out and the intake boot(?) was loose on the crankcase. I tighten the clamp screw just a bit and it now idles fine. How tight should that clamp be? It is not what I would call tight now, just two fingers on a small screwdriver snug. Also just curious about the price of a new rim from Stihl? 7 tooth .050. Thanks.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I'd say to just get it good and snug, on the tight side. As far as a new rim, I just bought one for like $5 from my dealer.

Jeff

 

[thompson1600]

Most of the Stihl's have spacers in them. I just tighten til the spacer snugs up.

Tom

 

[Lawn Masters]

For rims, I just use Oregon brand rims, they're less expensive than Stihl sprockets.