Watta buncha smarties in here !

[nhawlman]

I'm very impressed.
One tiny piece of information was worth the whole admission price in here:
"Lift a saw up by the starter handle to check compression". - WOW !

The strange thing is that I used to be a factory sewing machine mechanic,
and we checked bobbin tension the same way.

Thanks for all the information guys,
and thanks to the Sponsors of this Forum.

Merry Christmas to all
and to all a good night.

Nevin

 

[JohnL]

Rock on,
Merry Christmas.

 

[bwalker]

That practice does not always work. I have had saws that when new wouldnt pass that test.

 

[spacemule]

That practice does not always work. I have had saws that when new wouldnt pass that test.

Yeah, but why check compression on a new saw? Really though, on a saw that's run a few tanks so the rings seat, won't this test work on virtually all saws?

Interestingly though, I've noticed the diameter of the pulley on the starter differs between makes of saws--the smaller the pulley, the higher the compression feels. So, you'd have to have enough experience with saws of the same make/model to have an accurate gage by this test.

 

[Lakeside53]

I also don't subscribe to the weight test. You can tell more by just pulling it over. And if you have any doubt, cut some wood with the saw, and if it won't start, check the compression with gauge.

 

[stump doctor]

One question do you try the lift test with the bar on or off?

I tried pulling on a new MS440 and it feels about the same as my 044 that has had about 12 tanks of fuel through it.

 

[2Coilinveins]

For the two minutes it takes, I'd rather use a gauge to compression test.

Welcome to AS Nhawlman. Come on in, the water's fine, if a little murky at times.

Lakeside, the TS400 in your signature is a Stihl cut-off saw, right?

 

[bwalker]

Yeah, but why check compression on a new saw? Really though, on a saw that's run a few tanks so the rings seat, won't this test work on virtually all saws?

My 260 when stock wouldnt pass the test new or after it had been broken in.

 

[Lakeside53]

For the two minutes it takes, I'd rather use a gauge to compression test.

Welcome to AS Nhawlman. Come on in, the water's fine, if a little murky at times.

Lakeside, the TS400 in your signature is a Stihl cut-off saw, right?

Right.

 

[GASoline71]

The strange thing is that I used to be a factory sewing machine mechanic,
and we checked bobbin tension the same way.

Hmmm... Husqvarna makes sewin' machines ..... Maybe if Stihl followed this same.... NAAAAAH!

Gary

 

[Stu in Tokyo]

Well you could pick up my old Husky 185 with the pull rope and swing it around the room!!

The first pull in the morning is PAINFUL, but once it has run, it starts on the first or second pull (thank the good Lord!!).

Cheers!

 

[Mange]

Hmmm... Husqvarna makes sewin' machines ..... Maybe if Stihl followed this same.... NAAAAAH!

Gary

Actually the things that made most buck's for Husqvarna before saws were stoves and guns.

 

[Newfie]

intelligence can be like beauty, in the eye of the beholder.

I bet we would think you were a genious at a sewing machine forum.