Nik's Poulan Thread

[s sidewall]

Not compression tester, you will have to block off the exhaust with a piece of rubber between the muffler and exhaust port, same as at the carb. Then introduce low pressure at the spark plug port. Also pull a vacuum at the same port and monitor for any vacuum drop. Should be no lost of vacuum and no pressure leaks.

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[s sidewall]

Mighty Vac makes a good tool to do both pressure and vacuum tests.

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[Ginger15]

Well maybe I'll pick one up next time I go there. It will be a few months though. Does the issue sound like a leak at the flywheel side or the clutch side?

 

[s sidewall]

Hard to say, but I've seen a crank seal leak do that.

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[Ginger15]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBA27KA?psc=1

Would this work? Its not a bad price.

 

[s sidewall]

But you don't want to guess, you want to know for sure, or it could damage the motor.

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[s sidewall]

That does vacuum only, will still need to pressure test for leaks also.

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[Ginger15]

Really? It says bleeder and vacuum. Yes, I dont want to damage it either so I wont run it until I get a tool to check.

 

[s sidewall]

Bleeder means needing the breaks by pulling fluid a the caliper blenders by means of a vacuum.

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[Ginger15]

Got it. Guess I'll have to save up.

 

[Ginger15]

https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV8000-Automotive-Test-Bleeding/dp/B00265M9SS

So this is the correct item?

 

[s sidewall]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004...8KYHHKSNEYQ5DM1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

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[s sidewall]

https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV8000-Automotive-Test-Bleeding/dp/B00265M9SS

So this is the correct item?

Thata vacuum only also.

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[s sidewall]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002...ssure+pump&dpPl=1&dpID=31Qp2KWYoJL&ref=plSrch

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[Ginger15]

So I have to buy all the attachments solo? Plus its almost 60? Ouch. Might just take it to the local shop and see what they can do.

 

[s sidewall]

Good for testing carbs also.

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[redunshee]

Good for testing carbs also.

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One of the best investments I've made. Buse it all the time.

 

[3000 FPS]

Really? It says bleeder and vacuum. Yes, I dont want to damage it either so I wont run it until I get a tool to check.

Replace the seals they are a lot cheaper than the pressure and vacuum tester then you will not be guessing any more.

 

[redunshee]

Replace the seals they are a lot cheaper than the pressure and vacuum tester then you will not be guessing any more.

Agree. If a tester isn't in your budget, simply replace the seals and likely you've fixed the problem. I test my saws because I frequently pull the cylinder so I want to be sure I've replaced it w/o any leaks. I also use it to pressure test the fuel tank and test the venting system.

 

[s sidewall]

He did replace the seals, he also replace the cases. If the cases are leaking, he won't know. Best to test, my opinion.

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