anyone know what the cylinder compression should be on a stihl 024av.?? i took my "no start condition" saw to my local repair shop and they came back with what they say is a low(85 lbs) compression reading and suggested either junking it or buying one of their new saws. so...i took it home and screwed in my auto compression guage and did a test myself.(with the choke wide open)....after 4-5 pulls, the reading peaked at 120lbs and stayed there for at least 10-15 minutes with no drop. so......is compression an issue????? prior to taking it to the shop, i had already checked for fresh fuel, a good impulse line, good plug and spark....etc. only way that it would start(and not stay running) was with a shot of starting spray. thanks.
stihl 024 compression
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Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Assuming you a have the right type of gauge, 120 is very poor, the saw would be difficult to start and lack power. If new, expect about 165-170 , and over 150 for "good".
The reason the pressure stayed for 15 minutes has nothing to do with the saw - that's just the gauge valve.
The reason the pressure stayed for 15 minutes has nothing to do with the saw - that's just the gauge valve.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
If the rest is o.k, yes. Do they even have one for the 024? You can't use an 026 jug unless you have an 024super crankcase.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Golf has the piston...
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
go to ebay; punch "Stihl pistons" into search. look in the stores. You'll see golf among the others.
