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General Sawchain Knowledge and Terminology - or, How to Become a Chain Nerd.


These references have likely been posted here before, but are worth repeating, especially, for newer folks.

They contain valuable and authoritative, technical information that applies to ALL brands of saw chain. As well as some information on bars, sprockets, etc.

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Hi all I have a carb from a FS91 that when you primed the carb fuel leaks out in to the throat of the carb. How do I go about fixing this. The strimmer will only run on choke when you give it any throttle it dies but I have also found the valve cover gasket to be leaking and will be replacing it any help and advise is much appreciated thanks Tom

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I hope this is in the correct section . If not , please link me to the new area if moved .
I'm looking to positively ID this older Craftsman so I can start ordering parts . The serial # is gone and all I have left is the engine family ID . Is this the # I need to access the parts fiche available online ?
Thanks !

SPW042UB24RA:EM

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I picked up this 562xp broken because of bad bearings and seals,as usual.
New piston,used good cylinder,changed everything with new OE bearings and seals and gaskets.
Used motoseal on cylinder base and crankcase mating surface as usual.
Saw started after 2-3 pulls.
Runs strane,idle a bit high,bit of bogs when blipping the throttle.
Started checking for leaks,...

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Looking for a good used Mk1 OEM cylinder. No scoring. Shipped to PA 18951

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