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I had a theory that the fuel I dribbled into the cylinder had cleaned the piston and bore and may have loosened things up a bit. Compression TestĪt this point I decided to try my compression test again. A simple test to see if I could get even the smallest bit of ignition. I dribbled a little bit of fuel into the top of the cylinder and attempted to start the engine. Now I was left wondering how well the carburetor was functioning, maybe this was a fuelling problem. They are very affordable too, check the prices on Ebay. It gives you a really quick go / no go indication for a non starting gasoline engine. At last some good news, there was a spark! The spark plug tester is a really useful diagnostic tool to have in your toolbox. I used a spark plug tester to check out the state out the ignition. They are widely available, check out the availability on Ebay. The engine turned over cleanly so I made a few attempts at starting it… nothing… not even a cough! A compression tester is a really handy tool for gauging the condition of any engine.
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My first compression test showed a slight lack of compression but nothing to worry about, or so I thought. You can check the price of the RK-114HL kit here on Ebay. I found a handy guide to Tillotson carburetors and will be adding the RK-114HL carburetor repair kit to the list of new parts. It was a bit stiff and in need of a thorough clean inside and out. Upon cleaning the filth away I discovered that there actually was a Tillotson HL292B carburetor under there. Carburetor Checkįirstly where the carburetor usually is, there appeared to be a mound of semi-solidified brick dust. I bought the saw for next to nothing on Ebay and was assured that it would run, don’t they all say that? (heavy sarcasm there…) Of course it certainly didn’t run and it was quite clear why with a minimum of examination. My Stihl TS350 is beyond my maintenance tips for now! Stihl TS350 Bought on Ebay The picture here is a stock photo of this model of saw, I do own one but it’s in a hundred pieces at the moment in the process of a most uneconomical rebuild. In particular the later models boast an increased engine capacity. The Stihl TS350 originated in 1993 and many are still running today! Be aware that the specifications vary slightly depending on the age of the machine and is different to that of the later TS350S.