First time replacing Stihl fuel line and having problems

wdfccf73 · Feb 13, 2011

Ok, so this is the first time replacing the fuel line and filter on my Stihl 025.

What is the secret to doing this??? Is there a tool or trick I should know?

I got the old one out easy enough, then spent at least 30 to 45 minutes trying to get the new one in without any luck. And trying not to tear the new one in the process. This is making me want to use some very specific words that should not be said on the Lord's day.

I know you guys can help. Will you please?
Thanks,
Chris

watsonr · Feb 13, 2011

I use curved hemostats to place the fuel line in the opening and then just PULL it in place. I think you have to go in through the tank for most saws, just look at the fuel line and pull it from the side with the most taper, it takes some pulling to get it. I was scared it would rip the first couple times, now I just pull her in! Oh, and rock it side to side as I pull.

smilin possum · Feb 13, 2011

If I remember correctly I think the last one of those little devils I took a pair of forceps and worked the new line from the inside of the tank and got it started and shot it with some lube and pulled it through. That way you can go ahead and put the filter on it and when you get it pulled up your done. If you tear it all to crap don't worry it won't be the first one that has been wrecked on install.
Joe

wdfccf73 · Feb 13, 2011

Thanks for the advice... Problem is I don't have any of those handy tools, Not even a long pair of needle nose pliers.
Guess I'll try a little lube on it and see if that helps.

Thanks,
Chris

boutselis · Feb 13, 2011

I take a large , dull, flat screw driver. I put the back edge of the grommit on the hole and hold it with a pair of needle nose pliers. Then I push the front end and the sides into place with the screw driver while pushing down with the pliers. Never takes more than a couple of minutes

wdfccf73 · Feb 13, 2011

I finally got it...

I decided the easiest thing to do would be to just take the handle loose where I could raise the plastic housing up enough I could get to it. After doing this it only took me a few minutes to get it into place, AND without tearing anything up.

Thank you to those who took the time to help,
Chris