Replace: Carburetor Stihl MS210 Chain Saw

In this video I am at home and I show you how I replace the carburetor on my Stihl MS210 Chain Saw using a very cheap kit I bought off the internet.
Here is the link to the parts I used: www.amazon.com/Carburetor-Filt...
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[@user-lw4tu2mz5r]

I am that Stihl trained guy, but also do lots of small engine repairs, Stihl is German engineered, if it looks like goes there with a click than it does. First where were your chaps? Never i mean never run a chainsaw without them. Now start up, let the engine and piston warm up before revving up,causes cold piston scoring . I use Tru-fuel cost a little more but if you leave it in there over time, it will still start up to a year or more. Had to chime in, you are are great mechanic to learn from on vehicles,i like your method for finding the problem and fixing it, just had to rattle yor cage on small engines. Keep up the great work.

[@Yawwee]

Damn, you and I are like brothers from different mothers !!! We think alike, work alike, have same taste in foods, love animals, live in the woods, hunt, fireplace ??, side carry on the right, but I draw the line on a dirt floor in the work shop, country or not !!!! Get that cement truck up that driveway and backed up to the garage door, start pouring that floor. THEN SEAL IT !!!! SO NO OIL STAINS. Never put my creeper wheels in the dirt. Good carb replacement job !!!!! Well done, Eric !!!!! Mrs. O. is proud of you !!!!!

[@michaelstoliker971]

So you said you were going to post a follow up on this. Is it stihl running?

[@TheJmich2001]

Chainsaws, Axes, Knives, Guns, Gasoline and BrakeClean....Best Eric O vid EVER! Thanks

[@deansapp4635]

I agree

[@georgeprice6252]

Hi Again Eric Liked the video. George here from Canada, Run chains all my life ,Worked in the woods the first part of my life , that was my income ,when I first got married and had 4 kids 2 girls 2 boys, Leave home 4 Am. get home 5pm, Totally played out, I usually run Husky saws But I did buy an o44 Stihl. I still have it a good tough saw,/ And yes the carbs you buy are pre set you never have to adjust them ./ And yes taking a saw apart is not that hard Just put it back together in reverse order./ and yes the saw parts on Amazon are dirt cheap. The Stihl i own I let a friend use it , he said something happen to it, I brought it home , I pulled the cord, I said to myself ./ feels like he put raw gas in it , sure enough, The head and piston was toast. I checked with a chainsaw shop here for an oem head was 350.00, I can buy one from China,/ head, piston ,gaskets ,,seals for crank spark plug , breather for 47.00 dollars//// I must say it was different to see you working on a Chain saw. I have come home at night Tear my saw apart put a head and piston in and have the saw ready for work the next morning

[@ratsnyder23]

I found watching Eric rebuilding this chain saw so exciting and motivating that I got some tools together, marched into the kitchen and attacked my sticky old Moen faucet. Got the cartridge out and pulled apart, cleaned it up a bit, and lubed it all with Sil-glyde, (didn't have any food grade silicone lube on hand), and put it all back together. Wow, smoother than new. Im so proud of myslelf. Next I'll probably pull the head on my 20+ year old 525i. That thing really needs work. Thanks Eric.

[@SouthMainAuto]

That is awesome!

[@debbiemyers5204]

Bought the same carburetor for my Stihl MS250. Watched video and answered all my questions with the adjustment screws in the different position. I would save the old carb though, take it apart and throw in an ultrasonic, put a new kit in it for the next time. Thanks.

[@mxfern12]

This is the most accurate real world representation of an average person attempting a repair. Learned a lot, thanks.

[@wrxnofx]

Am I the only one who thought this was INCREDIBLY relaxing to watch?

[@ptmvp236]

Gota love stihl . Been using for 20 years . Clean filter, change spark plug , change carburetor, chain sprocket, keep chain sharp, good clean fuel and oil.. the best saw.

[@crisprtalk6963]

This video is gold on a friday afternoon , rainy day with not much else to do. Thank goodness that carb wasn't made by a Detroit union guy on a smoke break.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

It's nice to see- you're well armed out there. Best to be safe- you never know in those woods. Nice fix on that saw!

[@user-ni7lk7ln6w]

Thanks for limping through this carb install with me. Two people with no idea what they are doing is better than 1.

[@davidstreling3690]

glad yours worked good for you, i replaced mine as well got the carb off amazon like you said real cheap,installed it didnt take to long and ran okay for a while then started having ruff running readjusted it, fooled with it for a couple of months and then took it to the dealership and $60 later it was running great after they put a new carb on it and it is still running great 2 yrs later...sometimes life is to short trying to save a few bucks....LOL

[@JeffWinter1]

Just came across this old episode. When I purchased my Stihl a decade ago it said right in the manual that if you used anything other then Premium gas with zero ethanol, the warranty would be Void. Salesman said to always just run it dry before storing. Must say good advice. Wing Wang Stihl saw, has a nice ring. Lol

[@williegillie5712]

Done a few of them zama carbs. Them diaphragms get pretty hard after a lot of use and old fuel sitting inside them. I usually buy the rebuild kit. It comes with everything but the carb. I usually always replace the in tank filter also. Sometimes you’ll find kibbles and bits pieces of hose in the tank depending on how long it’s been sitting around with old gas in it.

[@HeavyDutyBS]

You are now officially a certified Stihl Chainsaw repair technician!!! I am too... after watching your video lol

[@YourThermalWorld]

I own the same chainsaw, one other and lots gas powered lawn gadgets. I got sick of replacing carbs so I started using premix fuel in a can rather than mixing my own. Everything starts right up, plenty of power. Fuel is expensive but offset by the extra time I have. Great video!

[@alexandercopeland2849]

Plus premixed has very good additives that stay fresh way longer. So far Husqvarna 240 premixed fuel in it for 5 years, started right up no problems.

[@benswann5374]

I'm glad you showed where that wire went, as the one on mine was hanging loose. That's where I thought - no cutoff switch as it is simple spade lug contact on the choke lever. Good info and decent view of what you were working on.

[@timfuscaldo3024]

Man 6 year old video saved me over 200 beans if I would need to buy a similar saw, maybe more, I have not shopped. Thats a tedious carb change for a sweet limb saw.

[@jamesjohnson6239]

I bought one of these kits for my leaf blower 1 yr ago still runs good. The fuel line that came with the kit failed though i fixed it with rubber cement .i would suggest reusing the stihl line great video

[@darkdelta]

These somewhat "off topic" videos only add quality and variety to your channel. Thanks

[@clintonspx1200]

So I borrowed a chainsaw from my buddy and the MS210 is what he gave me. He said it takes him about 20 min to get it started though. I threw in a BPMR7A NGK spark plug and it started on the 3rd pull. This is a pretty good chainsaw. Thanks for this vid I may give it the spray cleaner treatment before I return it.

[@jackgreen412]

My fuel of choice is ethanol free mid-grade Marathon and use stihl synthetic oil. Has been very good to my 2 stroke stuff so far. I try to drain tank when done but not always. So far, so good.

[@3347861]

Love that you're wearing a sidearm. You're a man after my own heart. How much B.S. do you have to go through in NY to carry legally?

[@tonysolar284]

You gotta carry when in the woods. You never know when a bobcat or a rabid raccoon will get you

[@kennynvake4hve584]

Im sure being a business owner, with the possibility of (carrining) large amounts of cash would help in NY. I live on Long Island and have never tried to get a permit, but in Virginia it was alot easier to get a concealed permit owning your own business...

[@sampantiliano]

You do not need a permit to carry on your own property in any state. Well you need a permit to buy and own a gun.

[@bsouza1675]

Yes! Wingy-Wangy makes excellent carbonators and pace makers. I understand that instead of stainless steel they use the ultralight chinesium.

[@kenchilton]

You are like a brother from a different mother. I have the same tractor and the same chainsaw, and my Stihl is also not running because the carb is long plugged up. I have been using my Mac one instead, because I worried about the WingWang carbs on Amazon. I bought one for my leaf blower, and it doesn’t work right when hot - can’t get to full power. I suspect it just is made too small and can’t pull enough fuel fast enough. But, based on your experience, I’ll take another shot at one for the Stihl. Thanks for all you do!!

[@alexandercopeland2849]

Sounds like it just needs adjusted or got DOA carb. Buy Amazon carbs all the time, but never use the spark plugs.

[@bryanlawless1858]

I've been using AVgas in my Stihl equipment @ 50-1 mix. Haven't burnt it up yet. Starts every time and wont go bad as fast as the ethanol crap

[@allynmaclarenjr348]

It amazes me how cheep new small engine carbs, are I picked up a generator from the side of the road gas was like varnish put in a new carb. and runs like new fresh gas of course

[@CAPTSTANLEY51]

great video Eric. your videos save me a ton of money. 2 kids driving cars now and a DYI. glad to see your a gun guy too just wish your shop was in Waterloo Iowa so i could take the cars to you when it above me to fix them

[@buckzilla1466]

Purchased similar one online $12.75- 20/30 replacement simple with All parts replaced and runs great

[@craigd8922]

Eric, this is a really informative repair video and I like how you are able to keep them fun to watch. Thanks for doing the video for us. It saved me about 75 buck.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Craig D Glad you liked it !

[@megaloogy]

Good video Eric. I'm a Husky guy myself but nothing bad about a Stihl. And I wont bust your chops about chaps or ear face protection. I just bought a egg foo yung carb for a craftsman lawn mower The rebuild gasket kit was $8 and the replacement carb was $16 so I got the carb. It works fine.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Don Guptill Well if you watch the video you can see I have a Husky and a Stihl :) Only my Husky has four legs....

[@lowfin651]

Hey enjoy your show. I've learned a lot. I have 7 peaces of Stihl equipment, some are 20 years old. They work but use gamut on your old carb I bet it will clean it ou

[@erickieffer8440]

Eric, you have a beautiful driveway. You also make excellent KZbin content, please continue your much appreciated work.

[@chomerly]

Man, that's what i love about the US. Outside of the stories i see or read about with regards to the police forces, you guy's have some great areas to live. With what seems to be a fair bit of land, i envisage myself living a relatively peaceful, open space with a good home someday. I am envious. Great repair video by the way.

[@SouthMainAuto]

chomerly A lot of people hate NY but I sure like where I live :)

[@AnonYmous-qg4ph]

@@SouthMainAuto Damn New Yorkers 😉

[@63256325N]

Right out of the box! Wow, ran great. I'm impressed. Thanks for the video. I see you're ready for trouble again.....

[@1954BJohn]

This is why I rate your channel Eric - it's your varied, interesting content - Thanks!

[@SouthMainAuto]

1954BJohn Gotta keep it real . :)

[@maclean101]

Love the sound of the rain in the background. Enjoyed the video as well.

[@CDLLunar]

As a small engine mechanic, not bad Eric, I was sitting here trying to put my hands through the screen to help....I guess this is how you would feel if I was working on my truck! Not the best choice of carbs, but if you get the adjustments right, it'll get the job done for occasional use.

[@Hawk1966]

Love the area you live in. I'm born and raised CT Yankee and we spent a lot of time camping in the Catskills.

[@curtisstewart2829]

Eric I have learned that any spark plug other than NGK or Bosh spark plug will leave you with an engine not working properly. A Stihl chain saw does not like a champion spark plug very long period of time. Thanks for your great videos and great tips. 👍🏻

[@tokuzumi1]

Similar situation with an old Craftsman lawnmower which would dump out all the fuel from the tank to the body. I found a carburetor online for $15. It needs some tuning, as the throttle linkage is wobbly, but I don't have gas spilling out of the tank anymore. If I made my living using small engine tools, I'd go with a higher quality part. But for moderate/light homeowner use, it should pull its own weight.

[@phillully4472]

as usual Eric you fixed it! i bet you take care of your saw better now, and ya sure made quick work of the downed tree. Kool deal on this fix video! Nicely done Eric. thanks for peek into the workings of your saw.

[@wtbm123]

Done a 210 a while back , the carb was around $25 from Stihl . Those are good little saws .

[@craigd8922]

+wtbm123 +1

[@wyattoneable]

I like it. A little homesteading with a side arm. It's nice to see you out of the shop.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wyattoneable Nice to be out of the shop :)

[@louoldschool3163]

+South Main Auto Repair , try cleaning and adjusting the old one, I have fixed many that way (brake cleaner maybe)lol

[@gremlin1396]

I think he's just being prepared in case one of his disgruntled customers shows up

[@kevinbyrne4538]

I'm impressed: replaced carburetor in chainsaw, bucked fallen tree, split logs, stacked firewood. More than a day's work for me.

[@raimondszunda]

That fuel pump relay joke was awsome, keep up the good work and greetings from Latvia :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

raimondszunda hehe

[@twc20031985]

@@SouthMainAuto That must be one of the old stihl's that had a problem with the fuel cap not venting properly and allowing the fuel tank to be pressurized too much. and guys in the trees would take the fuel cap of to refuel and would get sprayed with gas and if the engine was hot enough, some caught on fire.

[@bigblzr9421]

That's great I really need to move out of California so I can have a driveway like yours. I want the need for a chain saw and a tractor. I miss seasons and snow the most.

[@SouthMainAuto]

big blzr94 Chain saw smoke and riding on my 1945 Farmall H are some of my favorite things to do.

[@WBOS72]

Thanks for the vid Eric. Look forward to carb updates.

[@marksmith1632]

I have learnt a thing or two , working on chain saws , check the spark arrestor in the muffler it may need to be cleaned , for it can hamper a saw from running properly

[@Ken6151]

Mechanic In A Bottle works wonders for clearing out gum from fuel. Stale 2-cycle mix goes into the fuel tank for my Diesel tractor.

[@emtscythe3782]

Another great vid Eric. Did I hear a little, Trinity Giggle in the background? You may consider pulling the muffler and cleaning the carbon from the exhaust port. And those plugs are horrible. The last one I had burned completely in half. You can't beat a good Sthil. I have an old O29 I still use all the time.

[@rosewd2]

Idk if sthil uses the thread in spark arrester on their chain saws. But its on the weedeaters. They carbon up and stops the engine from running. Clean up on the wire wheel, but I put a carb and a piston & rings in before I saw that thing ! Most likely its in the owners manual that no one reads, to clean every season lol

[@alb12345672]

I just fixed one on my poulan weedwacker. Almost exact same zama carb. I got the rebuild kit for $8.99 on ebay. There are 3 gaskets to change and a diaphram. They give the needle, spring and welch plug too (didn't use). The new carb was in the 20s....ok I'm cheap. Would have been nice to show the rebuld :). Its pretty easy.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Ahh, now you're in my line of business! Fun, ain't it? :D It's all what you're used to - I hate working on cars in the same way, but I fumble through it. You did good there - don't sell yerself short! :) I would've left the hose and filter in the tank too - they're a bit of a pain to swap. If you think that was a pain in the ass, you should try a carb swap on a Husqvarna 350 - the first time I did one of those I was cursing up a storm, as if it were a GM product! :D Yeah keep the OEM Zama - those are great carbs. You probably could've just disassembled and cleaned it rather than replacing it, but now you have a spare. WHEN the hong chang carb fails (LOL), you can still clean the OEM one and use it. You'll figure it out - they're really very simple - just have to watch the float needle side - really TINY parts in there. Just hold a finger on it while you remove the screw, then slowly release, and take the tiny spring, fork, screw, and needle out. Putting it in is harder to explain, but you'll figure it out. I balance the little spring in it's place , then throw the little rod in the little fork, and slide the needle in the fork, and install it all in one shot. Easier said than done, but you'll get the hang of it since your mechanically inclined. This is what I do day in and day out, all due to ethanol in our crap gasoline. :) Yeah that thing was in pretty good state of tune right out of the box. Miracles never cease!

[@bunkabob1]

For what it is worth, I found that when you don't use these engines for several months, you need to add to fuel stabilization fluid to keep the carb from fouling. GOOD JOB!

[@mikeafa1]

No need to go to the gym after this day of work! Same with me, doing stuff around the home with repairs and clean up is a marathon. 2 hours at the gym or 8 to 10 hours at home fixing and cleaning stuff? Good video Eric, keep up the good work.

[@65blablabla]

Fun to watch ,love the outdoors .winter is a killer here in Canada I can't wait for summer.

[@mikesstation7932]

Great video Am thinking on buying a used ms210c, so wanted to know how to repair it. Thanks

[@vincentneri708]

Great Video Eric! It does not pay to mess with rebuilding the old carb at that price. I lived in New York State for 20 years and this video brought back great memories.

[@SouthMainAuto]

***** Kinda what I figured... $22 bucks... why bother...

[@jsohn18436572]

Nice repair and nice saw. All my power equipment is stihl, there is no better way to go in my opinion.

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

Did the same thing with an old Toro snow blower that my dad bought back in 1984. It was less then half the price to buy a Wing Wong carb then to buy the rebuild kit for the original. Two years latter still running great. I know this was a few years ago but it would interest me to know how your saw is holding up now? Thanks again my friend...

[@jg7041]

Stihl makes the best small equipment. I've used their old (real German) saws and weed whackers and man the old stuff (and even the new) is so g dang heavy but it just runs and runs and works. Still use my dads early 70s farm boss that runs with some coaxing. Thing probably weighs ~20lbs

[@dcrickerson9775]

Nice fix for not much money, great video. New York state has some beautiful country. (But some tough gun laws)

[@williamcraddocl8646]

You can take mechanics wire to fish out the fuel filter, just bend it in a hook big enough too fit over fuel line

[@knauregriffiths7666]

Sorry I'm a little late in watching this but since I have a Stihl chainsaw it was most informative. Thanks for posting Eric. Plus now we know you split wood in your spare time!

[@fredhoneycutt6830]

That your leaving off all so keeps the adjustment from moving when running from the vibration

[@donaldswink6259]

Great Job on the chainsaw which is my favorite power tool. I have 2, 14 inch electric chainsaws and they can really cut some hardwood, very impressive for an electric saw and I have an 8 inch homelite gas chainsaw that I need to rebuild but enjoyed this video very much.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Had me in stitches a few times in this vid.... oh man! If nothing learned, there's plenty of entertainment! I think you did a pretty good job. A couple fumbles but expected since you don't work on these everyday. 2 thumbs up! 👍👍

[@jamesduffy9756]

All my chain saws get a good port and polish of the intake and ex ports. And I always pop the heads off and put it on the table sander and I take and mill just about a thousandth off the deck of the head and throw it back on or I would take and switch the three piece head gasket off and put a thinner single copper head gasket on and run a E3 spark plug and I always run the highest octane possible. And the powerband is just outrageous. I always pop the screen out of the muffler for better flow. But the saws love a thinner head gasket and mild porting. If you wanna get into it more you can port your sleeve depending on the saw. And you can run a different filter. But I always do a mild port and polish, mill the head a thousandth or put thin head gasket and I always run 100 octane from the rebel gas station cause I live here in lasvegas and terrible herps and the rebel gas stations have 100 octane non ethanol fuel for 6 bucks a gallon. Or u can go to the North lasvegas gas station and get Leaded AV fuel. 100 Non Ethanol, 105LL, green Sunoco 112LL,115LL and Blue 120HL (LL= Low Lead, HL = High Lead) the saws love a 50-50 mix of 91 and the green Sunoco 112LL the saws love the Lead In the fuel. It adds lube to the upper cyl and seals the rings better. I always run my 2 stroke dirt bikes on leaded AV fuel they love the added lead as it lubes things and smells delicious

[@ericmark472]

Eric, My Stihl leaf blower seems to have the same issue with the ethanol flavored gas. Over time the thing wouldn't idle and bogged unless you let it warm up for a looooong time. I replaced the carb once a couple of years ago with a Stihl part whiich worked great. Started acting up again and on a whim I bought a can of the premixed gas they sell at Home Depot for about $7. After running through about 1/2 a tank it runs great again just like it's supposed to. Just in case you want to try it sometime. Thanks again for all the great videos. -Eric

[@SouthMainAuto]

Eric Mark Pre mixed gas huh? Guess I have never seen it... I live a sheltered life lol

[@ericmark472]

It's here at your not so local Home Depot www.homedepot.com/p/TRUSOUTH-Trufuel-50-1-Pre-Oil-Mix-6525638/202532877 What I want to know is how come it's $2 cheaper in Corning than down here. :(

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh wow we actually get something cheaper huh

[@ericmark472]

South Main Auto Repair I was just reading through the reviews on it and people say good stuff about it. No ethanol and 2 year open shelf life. 5 years unopened. I'm hoping it saves me from having to replace another carb. Stihl version is almost $50. When I'm blowing a ton of leaves in the fall I'll mix it myself but off-season this stuff might be worth it. Best to you. :)

[@markviereck4547]

Eric Mark I live in Florida we have many gas stations that have non ethanol gas. Boats, cycles etc need this. It’s a little inconvenient to go out of your way to get it but it’s within ten miles to find them.

[@SuperDave21]

Cool video Mr. O..... nice change up from the wrenching on the cars! You've got a cool place out there too!!!

[@ITUMBLE4U]

Hi Mr. O... Love your videos on SMA Channel. Any chance you could do a review on the Wang Dong carb after a couple of years, like you mentioned you might do?

[@richardlucy3822]

Hey! I got a ms 170 Stihl thanks for the video! Now I know just order the whole carburetor!

[@Billhatestheinternet]

Universal carb for multiple implements. Gotta love it.

[@lawrenceschreyer8440]

Great job on the repair ! Packing heat to cut wood is different .

[@donv6039]

As others, wondering if there’s a “Motorweek long term road test update” to the wing wang carb replacement? Thanks in advance for the tutorial. I have an 029. So far no issues but good info now seared in my noggin. I’ve had success with several $20ish wing wang chang-ers on two mini bikes and a yard man snowblower. Tecumseh snow king w/o issues. That was before switching to only ethanol free gas for all equipment. Like you said, for the cost of a few pizzas what do you have to lose? As always, great useful content. Thx 👍🏼

[@3c3mb]

Awesome vid as always. I'm an SMA fan for life. Found this because I'm replacing the ignition coil on my 12 yr old MS210. So I have to ask - is it still running well?

[@benswann5374]

Fuel line pulls out of fill hole and disconnect filter, then carb side out the top of tank and has a snap seal. Reach in with needlenose to get line out of tank.

[@michaelstoliker971]

I was gonna install a carb on my chainsaw after watching this. Then I remembered it's electric.

[@MLB-Av-Geek]

Ahhh the use of my analogy again for cheap parts, "wing wang" nice job man. Glad someone out there can actually make use of the cheapo wing wang stuff!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Chad Buckwalter Yes sir you are the owner of the WING WANG saying , my hat tips to you!

[@craigd8922]

Could you post the link of the product you purchased? Seems like there are a ton of different vendors for the parts. Thank you and Great vid!!!

[@brucepierce6124]

I would just preadjust the high and low speed screws the reassemble.

[@vernontownsend3603]

Nice job~! I can relate to doing this back in New Hampshire..

[@robertb6120]

wow thanks Eric O for this video you have help me out a lot i just look on Amazon for my Toro snowblower that crab is dirt cheap 18 in some change like wow . it was fun watching you but it was fun.

[@kellyt5056]

enjoyed the video thanks for all your knowledge and passing it along

[@steverandall5814]

Kelly t 7

[@pv2xeek]

I broke a plastic ear for the throttle linkage on my old man's generator one time and ordered an entire carb for $12. Bolted it on and fired it up. Haven't adjusted it since.

[@craigd8922]

It's been a couple years so how has the replacement parts been holding up?

[@joetiller1031]

Good fix on saw I see you are packing the way things are getting not bad idea I keep one behind seat on truck you never know.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Joe Tiller Always got one on me sir :)

[@EM-df6mo]

This was more fun than the car repair videos man. I laughed my arse off on this. You should do more small engines just for grins.

[@nickthirgood3882]

Lost it at 'Forgot to pull the fuel pump relay' 😂😂😂

[@hamradiocq]

I have same exact chainsaw, and had the same exact problem with the left cable.

[@MegaGeorge1948]

Hi Eric, I use, "Stabil" (Amazon sells it) in my ethanol tainted gasoline mixes. The other more convenient way is to buy, "Trufuel" premix, (Amazon sells it. But you can buy it cheaper at Home Depot) that has the 2 cycle oil (40:1 or 50:1 2 cycle-oil mix) in it and lasts a real long time. That might save you future carburetor re-build time.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

As an aside... Trufuel is excellent. No ethanol and you can get it pre mixed at 40 or 50 to one. You can keep it in the tank for up to two years without damaging anything. Cheers.

[@mikedaugharty5544]

airplane fuel 100 oct lo lead or race fuel. dont deteriorate for years. plus 2cycles can use all octane so you can lean out to better power and rpms galore! nothing like 12-13 thousand r's to excite the man in you!!

[@douglasthompson2740]

Sure looks good but the big advantage to Stihl is how well they start next season. With the tiny passages in a small engine carb they clog up very easily. One of the reasons I always run Stabil cause then I don't put it away thinking I might use it again and have it sit all off season. It seems to work as the only time I have troubles with the small engines is when I neglect to treat the fuel. Hope this one has been engineered exactly like Stihl as they have been quite good kinda like a Honda. Their prices on the other hand are very high. I bought a Poulan once for about a 100 bucks and when its carb fouled it was a totally sealed unit whose replacement cost was more than half the new price of the entire machine (leaf blower). I have heard good reviews on the Harbor Freight sonic cleaner with the right detergent it seems to clean carbs pretty well. I am on the verge of getting one and seeing. It might penetrate a sealed unit although most still require disassembly. Take care. Doug

[@wadehicks9270]

Can't remember what model my Stillh is I know it's a 14 inch bar I got in trade for tracing out the wiring on a fellows car. Their good saws. That tree make for some good fire wood.

[@michealgarlick6319]

Hi Eric. I got the same kit for my echo 20 bucks Ebay China works great . Cheers from Australia Mick

[@mikefazenbaker7790]

Teryl fixes all has a great video on this great small engine repairman