Sure is quiet in here....do I need to start a fight?

[pioneerguy600]

Had plenty of problems earlier but working great again now!!

 

[Icehouse]

Everybody must be busy today, kinda quiet. Site good last night kinda bobbled this morning but seems to be good now. Like chasing a shadow can see it but never catch up

 

[pioneerguy600]

Software engineers were making some adjustments and it caused a few problems til they got it all sorted out. Just like tuning a carb, move one screw a little effects many other things.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Another warm one....great paving weather!

 

[pioneerguy600]

Been a good day, nice temps and bright clear skies. Was a real treat working outside today. Rain in forecast for tomorrow.

 

[Welder56]

Very nice day here! Beautiful temps in the evening as well

 

[Icehouse]

Good thing all I'm doing this morning is watching the U.S. Open, I'll try to keep it on pg. 1

 

[Welder56]

Bad day today building my saws. Carbs bad on the 044. Seems like the L is staying open after WOT.

The 440 I replaced the elastostart got it set good. Put on the saw. Was dying to start it. After a few pulls started up. Was too rich on idle so it stalled out. Adjusted. Went to start again and pulled.... no resistance what so ever. The Flywheel is moving but not moving the piston... sheared Flywheel key maybe?

 

[Welder56]

Just took the starter side apart.... sheard Flywheel key...... wheeeewwww. Got lots of spare ones. No movement in the crank either

 

[pioneerguy600]

Torque er down good, 22 - 26 ft lbs but make sure the crank taper is dry and super clean before placing the flywheel on the crank. I always spray them both off with carb cleaner, let it dry and then tighten down the nut.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Sounds to me the metering diaphragm is too stiff and is cutting the fuel off too soon after the throttle is let off.

 

[Welder56]

Carb kit is gonna get bought this weekend and new key installed on the 440. Thanks for the tips on making sure everything is clean clean clean. Do you use a torque wrench?

 

[pioneerguy600]

Carb kit is gonna get bought this weekend and new key installed on the 440. Thanks for the tips on making sure everything is clean clean clean. Do you use a torque

I have the torque wrenches, all of them but I really don`t need one now, I can set the nut close to 25 lbs every time with just the shallow socket on a 3/8" ratchet. I use that same ratchet every time, that`s important because a longer handle would increase the leverage and I would over torque the nut. The stihl nut on a Stihl crank can withstand over 60 ft lbs, I have tried it with a 3/8" drive torque wrench on an old beat out crank. I used a torque wrench a few times to get a feel for the torque but now I have that feel and don`t need it any more.

 

[Welder56]

Damn... done it enough times eh?? I only have a half inch drive torque wrench... but will still do the job I guess

 

[pioneerguy600]

I couldn`t even begin to count the times I have tightened the nuts down on chainsaw flywheels. Do the same on outboards but have been turning wrenches on mechanicals since the mid 60`s, anything on wheels,tracks or skies, even things that flies, prop driven so the arm gets used to how tight some things need to be. I always use torque wrenches on engines, especially cylinder heads.

 

[Cantdog]

I have the torque wrenches, all of them but I really don`t need one now, I can set the nut close to 25 lbs every time with just the shallow socket on a 3/8" ratchet. I use that same ratchet every time, that`s important because a longer handle would increase the leverage and I would over torque the nut. The stihl nut on a Stihl crank can withstand over 60 ft lbs, I have tried it with a 3/8" drive torque wrench on an old beat out crank. I used a torque wrench a few times to get a feel for the torque but now I have that feel and don`t need it any more.

Very true Jerry.......if you notice...most Euro cars come with a rather short handled wheel wrench......this is designed for the average person to torque the wheel lug to correct torque using max effort. Harley shovel heads and pan heads have a similar rig to torque head bolts.....looks like a 12" wide staple with 3"long legs...which are actually for 3/8" drive sockets.....one leg has the flats parallel to the length......the other end...the drive flats are 45 degrees to the length........when braced off you can, rather accurately torque the head bolts by pulling to near wrench failure...you can tell when it starts to give....no room for a conventional torque wrench....

 

[Icehouse]

I'm always trying to have our local mechanic let me get a torque wrench and he says no, he says he just sets his wrist angle and it pops at the right setting.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I'm always trying to have our local mechanic let me get a torque wrench and he says no, he says he just sets his wrist angle and it pops at the right setting.

There is a feeling, whatever works for each individual.

 

[Icehouse]

Sent a package from Idaho to N.S. Canada and usps sends it to San Fransisco first

 

[dancan]

A Swede cutter that you can count on .