I got this saws as a trade form another member, looks like new, and piston is pretty much perfect. Other member was able to get it to pop sometimes, but not run. He checked the following things.Compression, spark, flywheel key, vac and pressure, no holes in the intake boot. He suggested I try another coil, so I found a used one on ebay. Now, it will almost run, but very slow and will sputter and die within 10 seconds or so. I removed the muffler, wondering if there was an obstruction, no change. Almost felt like the brake was on, but noooo... I removed the fuel filter, no change. Tried adjusting the carb some, but no change. It does seem to start fairly well, but no high idle like I would expect on starting. Oh, and if I touch the throttle it pretty much kills it. Has anyone else had this problem? If you are the smart problem solver, you may be entered in a drawing for a non running Wild Thing!!