Thread locker on idle screw

[Big Woody]

I bought a Jonny Reb 2094 from a guy that used to have a tree service. Needed work but running with 140 psi compression for just over $200. The idle screw was so loose that the vibration would cause it to back out and then the saw would gradually slow and quit. Tried thread tape but couldn't get it to take. So I used some blue loctite. Before it dried I adjusted it so the idle was a little fast. Now it is a fixed idle speed saw.

What do you guys think I deserve? Pat on the back or kick in the a??.

 

[Al Smith]

Smooth move Not to worry,you can use an industrial heat gun and lossen the screw.A little trick.Take a small ball bearing and tap the hole in the carb,lightly now.This will dummy the threads enough to hold the screw.How about that,no bailing wire.

 

[Big Woody]

Hey AL, I actually used the bailing wire to fix the throttle. When I pulled the trigger the throttle mechanism would shift sideways and not open the carb up all the way. (Those tree service guys are great aren't they?) A few loops of wire around the throttle linkage and handle kept it in position so the throttle will now totally open up the carb mechanism.

A little equation I learned from my father on the farm.
Bailing wire = success.

 

[2Coilinveins]

I've used a stronger than stock spring over the screw's shaft to keep it from moving, while maintaining adjustability.

 

[Simonizer]

I refrain from "haywiring" anything. The blue Loctite is either 242 or 243. Neither is required if the friction spring is intact. Cheers.

 

[Big Woody]

Perhaps you have identified the problem. There was no friction spring. Those ???? tree service guys!

 

[kf_tree]

Perhaps you have identified the problem. There was no friction spring. Those ???? tree service guys!

dam weekend warriors trying to fix a saw. oh was this what you were missing?

 

[Al Smith]

I refrain from "haywiring" anything. The blue Loctite is either 242 or 243. Neither is required if the friction spring is intact. Cheers.

Ah yes,the old bailing wire.It's a generic term.Although I'm often accused of it,I really don't use it.On occasion,however,rather creative options of repair get called into play.That is if the repair person has any creativity,so to speak.Given the option,the proper method of repair is always the better choice.

 

[lostone]

Al, must get a lot of his inspiration from the Red Green show.

 

[Al Smith]

Pay no attention to that fellow until he gats both oars in the water.

 

[Big Woody]

Do you think duct tape has put baling wire out of business?

 

[kf_tree]

post it notes may be the next duct tape........they just had their 25 year anniversary. an airplane mechanic slapped one on the nose of a plane and it was still there when the plane landed 3000mi later....or so the story goes.

 

[Al Smith]

Well actually you have tie-wraps,duct tape,super glue and recently blue loc-tite.Not to mention J and B cold weld.Want to stick a screw,try red loc-tite.That stuff also works wonders in the key slot of a padlock if you ever get that"getten even" mode.Ooops tmi.

 

[njforestfire]

That red stuff (371)is permanent!!! Good idea about the lock there Al!! You speakin' from experience??

 

[Al Smith]

That red stuff (371)is permanent!!! Good idea about the lock there Al!! You speakin' from experience??

Loose lips sink ships also discretion is the better part of valor. :angel: