USMC0802
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The washer and e-clip are new in the top picture, as is the needle cage and rim sprocket. Only the clutch drum isn't new.
I'll check out the tank vent and look at the manual to get a better idea of what I'm looking for.
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The washer and e-clip are new in the top picture, as is the needle cage and rim sprocket. Only the clutch drum isn't new.
I'll check out the tank vent and look at the manual to get a better idea of what I'm looking for.
fatjoe
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As far as the C-Clip goes, I recently found that there is indeed a recess in some of the washers.The fact that you couldn`t get yours off and the pictures showed what looked like nylon fibers, led us to believe it was in fact worn down.I do think it did wear some and the new one should fit better.As far as the tank vent, there are several different set ups on stihl tank vents.You definately need to look at your manual.Some of those style vents like yours have a metal clip that holds that cap on securely.You will have to check a manual for your model 044.
USMC0802
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Nothing in the owner's manual about a tank vent. The service manual I have shows a different style tank vent than what I have. I'm going to go pull the cap off and take a look to see what's under there other than the filter.
USMC0802
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OK, sorry for the tardiness of the update, but I've been busy. Saw is running. With the help of my buddy tuning the carb, the saw runs and sounds great, however, I think I need to replace the clutch springs as I can't get the chain to stop spinning at any speed and the saw stalls if I'm not on the throttle in wood or if I hit the chain brake at idle. I'm picking up springs tomorrow, but do I need to get the shoes as well? Stihl shop told me the shoes are sold individually around $13/shoe.
oscar4883
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Take a close look at the holes the springs go into. If they are severly elongated then you will probably need new shoes are an entire assembly. Springs will probably do the trick. I use an awl to pop them on and off.
Brian13
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Glad to here you got it running, hope the clutch springs are easier to install than on an big Mcculloch clutch.
USMC0802
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I hope so as well. I saw in the service manual that there is yet again a Stihl tool to do the assembly. Whatever, I have a vice, I'll figure it out.
Needle nose pliers is all you really need but a hooked end tool is really handy, I made one from an old worn out slot screwdriver, a little grinding then bending the hook with the help of a little heat. It makes a handy tool for plenty of uses around springs on chainsaws.
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chopperfreak2k1
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i've been away for a little while, it's good to see all the progress you've made! one thing though, i'm not sure how you came to use maguires plastx but it's the wrong thing. you need maguires endurance tire gel, that is what wiggs used with such great results. pick some up, i'm sure you will be much more satisfied with the results. again GREAT thread!
and don't forget the video!
and don't forget the video!
NUTNDUN
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I can attest to that the his 044 runs great. We got it tuned up minus the chain not stopping at idle but he got to cut some wood with it and with the 20" bar buried it was like it wasn't even working. Now I wanna get rid of my 362 and get a 460.
chopperfreak2k1
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Sure ya did.
Video, or it didn't happen.
Poge
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NUTNDUN
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I will have to let him post a video of it running now because we didn't take one while he was here.
