066 wont start

[Bweighmaster]

That ain’t right, the muffler should never be glowing red. I understand on the age thing, I’m not sure why there’s an age limit on joining this forum. Legalities maybe?

Age limit ? Where did that come from ? Think about it .... How are they gonna check ?

 

[Woodslasher]

Only reason i could think that it would glow is an extreme lean condition. It was an aftermarket dual port muffler, and i put on the oem one after.

The a/m muffler cover won't matter, I ran one on a 461 without any issues. Did the piston look scored when you swapped out the mufflers? Mufflers don't get that hot without something else being f-ed up. @Bweighmaster They can't verify your age, hence the "legalities" comment. However, when I went to sign up they wouldn't let you join unless you were 18 (or at least said you were 18).

 

[TheRockyMountainKing]

The a/m muffler cover won't matter, I ran one on a 461 without any issues. Did the piston look scored when you swapped out the mufflers? Mufflers don't get that hot without something else being f-ed up. @Bweighmaster They can't verify your age, hence the "legalities" comment. However, when I went to sign up they wouldn't let you join unless you were 18 (or at least said you were 18).

No, piston looked brand new still.

 

[Bweighmaster]

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The a/m muffler cover won't matter, I ran one on a 461 without any issues. Did the piston look scored when you swapped out the mufflers? Mufflers don't get that hot without something else being f-ed up. @Bweighmaster They can't verify your age, hence the "legalities" comment. However, when I went to sign up they wouldn't let you join unless you were 18 (or at least said you were 18).

Anybody can , and will lie ... Happens every second ......

 

[Mad Professor]

Spark color is defined by elements in the air ..... you can't tell by color .....

Hold the plug and put one finger, same hand on cylinder, pull the recoil. If it feels like a good shock spark is good.

Disclaimer: Not approved by American Medical Association. May result in death to certain individuals, particularly if not done properly. Do not attempt if history of heart illness/failure. For entertainment purposes only/

 

[stihltech]

An ignition tester has a big gap for a reason. To test out put to upper limits. That is what is needed for good fire in the cylinder. Grab a good plug and gap it WAY out. It should still spark. Then you know the coil is capable of sustaining spark.

 

[lone wolf]

Its far from flooded.

It was when it wouldn't fire with gas put in manually because the saw runs.Does it say on the side how many turns out on the H and L jet? What did you set them at?

 

[Mad Professor]

An ignition tester has a big gap for a reason. To test out put to upper limits. That is what is needed for good fire in the cylinder. Grab a good plug and gap it WAY out. It should still spark. Then you know the coil is capable of sustaining spark.

Old time farmers did that with 6V point ignition tractors. Set a plug gap to 1/4"/0.25". Get a spark it's OK

A 1940s 6V tractor ignition will jump that gap.

By the way, my 1940 9N Ford, rotary cut ~5 acres in just a couple hours yesterday. It's simple distributor, befuddles today's "mechanics". You can set timing/points with: 0.015" feeler, a straight edge, and a rolling paper (substitute for test light or ohm meter).

 

[Lightning Performance]

Hasn't the all mighty tally-whacker chimed in today with his half cent thought?
He is the know all and be all, so....

Some chit never changes

 

[TRTermite]

Hold the plug and put one finger, same hand on cylinder, pull the recoil. If it feels like a good shock spark is good.

Disclaimer: Not approved by American Medical Association. May result in death to certain individuals, particularly if not done properly. Do not attempt if history of heart illness/failure. For entertainment purposes only/

This PROCEDURE is "INCORRECT" Make sure spark plug is removed from cylinder, then hold the spark plug whilst touching cylinder with "WETTED" pinky finger , Have a friend hold the saw firmly to bench, tell your friend to pull recoil rope as you Give your friend something to be P!!ssed at you for. Need Pic or video posted of results. Disclaimers apply

 

[Bweighmaster]

An ignition tester has a big gap for a reason. To test out put to upper limits. That is what is needed for good fire in the cylinder. Grab a good plug and gap it WAY out. It should still spark. Then you know the coil is capable of sustaining spark.

Or you could buy a good spark tester . The preffered way .....

 

[TheRockyMountainKing]

It was when it wouldn't fire with gas put in manually because the saw runs.Does it say on the side how many turns out on the H and L jet? What did you set them at?

Se the low at 1/4 out, and high at 3/4 out. Im not sure where to put the idle.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Se the low at 1/4 out, and high at 3/4 out. Im not sure where to put the idle.

Your low circuit might just be starved a little for fuel with those settings.
High might be a little lean as well, but it has to run to do any real damage.

 

[TheRockyMountainKing]

Your low circuit might just be starved a little for fuel with those settings.
High might be a little lean as well, but it has to run to do any real damage.

Alright. Another thing i notice is it will rev only if i hold it upside down? Sounds super weird.

 

[Bweighmaster]

Try 1 round out both just to start . Then adjust as needed hi first , then lo . My method .....

 

[TheRockyMountainKing]

Ok, well it will consistently start and run now. I notice when i run it, it will like jerk itself, almost out of my hands, then it will rev up and sound like a real saw, then after a while it comes back down and sounds bad.

 

[Brufab]

You got a bad seal or leak somewhere or the carb rebuild was done incorrectly

 

[Bweighmaster]

Keep on it ... did you adjust the inlet lever ?

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Alright. Another thing i notice is it will rev only if i hold it upside down? Sounds super weird.

Because someone sold you Australian fuel.

 

[Brufab]

You best me to it lol thinking it was an Australian model