Homelite XL one of Textron top handle ones

[djones]

I have found that the reed valve can bow a little over time and not seat properly. To correct it, I have unscrewed the two screws ( you may have to cut a slot in them with a thin cutoff wheel ) and reversed the reed. It has helped with compression on several of my saws.

 

[Jeff Lary]

well I am thinking it would look better in someone else's home ha ha