Recent content by KeithG

I got the top cover. Thoughts on finding that gasket? Things look pretty gunked up, but otherwise fine. Perhaps a terp. soak would help? I'll try adding links to the latest photos.

Hi All, I have a simple, old, nearly unmarked air compressor (with photos I'm hooping will be linked.) There's a 104 cast into the body. One of the 4 valves on the top started hissing and I can't get pressure very high. There's also oil mist leaking out. So, I'll be tearing a bit of it...

Thanks for more replies. No compression release on this saw. I'm using 50:1 gas with Stihl brand oil. Otherwise, I generally not to skimp on 2Cyl oil (as most bitogers would.) I found no intake leaks that would explain in initial issues. I'm going to check the flywheel key and reassemble.

Yes. I'm the original owner. Thanks for the video... that is very likely the original issue with my saw. Thank you. I'll reassemble the carb correctly and see if it starts. Any other ideas about the seemingly high compression?

My chainsaw is fairly new, but its had issues running when warm since the 2nd or 3rd time that I've used it. Anymore, its very hard to spin the motor with the pull cord. And impossible to start it, it seems. I've attempted to ensure that there's not extra fuel in the cylinder by removing the...

Well, this is the part where I admit my foolishness. The second that I pulled the new bearing out of the package I realized that I had somehow forgotten about the existence of the inner bearing race. I had been imagining the roller bearings contacting the spindle surface. A classic case of...

Thanks guys. My panic has been postponed. I'll get a nice photo of the knuckle tonight. Thank you very much indeed.

Hmmm. www.factorychryslerparts.com can get me a new front left knuckle for $640. The right side is over $900! part number 52058413 ; 04036543

Please share your advice on the following: I noticed wheel bearing play on my van, ordered bearings & seal and started pulling it apart last night. I noticed that the spindle nut was unlocked and very loose. (Note to self, check the other wheel.) The spindle now has very tiny ridges or grooves...

Here's a blast from the past. My car's still running like a champ on the new OCV. If I get near 5K miles on cheap oil, she's start sputtering a bit at idle. Try running better oil for a while and have a look if your negative battery clamp is loose.

Where is that auction going to be, BTW?

I am interested in a service manual. I had a look, but I saw a few manuals that seemed to be electrical only. Is the service manual a single volume or a set of volumes? Is there a better deal to be found for an electronic copy?

Holy moly folks! I put in a new/refurb ECM this weekend, and the van is running! I did also replace the whole ignition system, cam & crank sensors, PCV, valve cover grommets, check engine light bulb, battery, & battery hold down asm. Here's the thing, the two things, actually. I have a...

I like that info., a lot. I definitely can check the wiring myself. I've been checking out some of it already, of course, but it kind of gets overwhelming for me. Its kind of a good thing that I have young kids who keep me away from the van for days at a time. I can gradually get more info, and...