Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 7, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: Never said I wouldn't try it, just a waste of time for me, like I stated, it works as advertised for myself and many others whom I sold it to.. there are countless positive reviews and comments on-line from those who tried it and continue to use it, of course you believe they are all wrong or lying for some reason. It doesn't work at all what so ever, and I'm not a bull shitter so I'll prove it, doesn't remove carbon actually produces carbon build up, and water will not bond to it..but MIB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just now, irv said: I exclusively use Sea Foam and have for years. Not saying it works for phase separation but I normally try to use high test/non ethanol fuels (Costco) when I can, especially in my boat. I also believe, for the most part, we have better fuels/gas up here than state side but I could be wrong? Ive been running it my boats first tank of the year every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just now, Fireball 440 said: Ive been running it my boats first tank of the year every year. I go a little more heavy duty in the spring and of course in the fall before storage. I also, usually, add a splash to each 5 gallon can throughout the summer before I pour it in my boat. I try to do the same with my mower and usually add some to my sleds in the winter as well. I know the stuff works at cleaning as my old mower was running like crap/wouldn't stay running one summer so I added a good splash of Sea Foam. It cough, spitted, sputtered but then a big cloud came out and it ran like a charm after that. Not a problem since but I always give it a splash once in a while too. This thing won't die and is likely 30+ yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: It doesn't work at all what so ever, and I'm not a bull shitter so I'll prove it, doesn't remove carbon actually produces carbon build up, and water will not bond to it..but MIB So 100% of the 100's perhaps more like 1000's of folks who say it works great are all lying? I really have a hard time believing that, I know I'm not lying, again, if it doesn't work why would I continue using it when I could use anything else?? Why would StarTron not discontinue it if no one liked it? I don't run it in daily use but rather for long term off season storage for dozens of gas powered things we have here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 7, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 How does the old saying go,.. " There's a sucker born every minute" VID_20200907_115608237.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Ok, so my Stihl BG86c does not want to start. Replaced the carb, fuel filter, spark plug, cleaned air filter and spark arrestor. All I can get is like one pop and thats it. About ready to toss it. Has good compression, not a ton of hours, should have plenty of life left in it. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/6/2020 at 10:40 AM, Kev144 said: @The One stop sending pics of your chain saw Best saw around love it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 7, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: Ok, so my Stihl BG86c does not want to start. Replaced the carb, fuel filter, spark plug, cleaned air filter and spark arrestor. All I can get is like one pop and thats it. About ready to toss it. Has good compression, not a ton of hours, should have plenty of life left in it. Anyone? Do you have a way to check spark? Something like this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 7, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 Also replace all fuel lines, they split sometimes, vent can become clogged, or they swell shut from ethanol fuel. Fuel treatments like Seafoam and Startron will also cause swelling and deterioration of those lines.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 hours ago, awful knawful said: Rancher is not a pro saw. My father has one, decent homeowner saw, maybe 5-10 cords a year. It will last a lifetime. He also has a 363 special and I have 268xp. Those are pro saws. Yes, but....are we entertaining professional log fellers here? I think not. Suck it! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 First felled tree with the new saw, so far so good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Zambroski said: I’ve been a husky consumer for a decade. Good stuff and I just purchased a second Husky rancher saw. No regrets but, I hear the same great stuff about Stijl. Echo is a “pro-Sumer” grade. 17 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Yes, but....are we entertaining professional log fellers here? I think not. Suck it! LOL You're the one claiming echo is pro-sumer. The echo is more pro saw than a rancher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: Do you have a way to check spark? Something like this?? I just did the old lean it outside the cylinder trick then roped it, spark was readily visible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 7, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, DriftBusta said: I just did the old lean it outside the cylinder trick then roped it, spark was readily visible Ok, it pops when you hit the primer bulb but no run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, awful knawful said: You're the one claiming echo is pro-sumer. The echo is more pro saw than a rancher. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Rigid1 said: Ok, it pops when you hit the primer bulb but no run? Yup. Making me crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 7, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: Yup. Making me crazy Do all the fuel lines, I'll see if I can get you a part # tomorrow, we seek some kits that's all the lines and a tank seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 7, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 Fuel line takes a serious turn, I bet it's linked, split, or swollen shut if it's an original.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, DriftBusta said: Ok, so my Stihl BG86c does not want to start. Replaced the carb, fuel filter, spark plug, cleaned air filter and spark arrestor. All I can get is like one pop and thats it. About ready to toss it. Has good compression, not a ton of hours, should have plenty of life left in it. Anyone? On my Stihl weed wacker same issue. There's a screen in the carb inlet, it's easy to get to. Mine was plugged with a jelly like substance. Worth a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rigid1 said: Fuel line takes a serious turn, I bet it's linked, split, or swollen shut if it's an original.. I didn’t inspect it too close, but it looked ok. Seems to prime alright. Edited September 7, 2020 by DriftBusta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieJames7 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) On 9/5/2020 at 7:05 AM, BOHICA said: I have a couple Stihl’s. Havent used them since getting the milwaukee. biggest draw back of the saws you listed is having to get gas. I hate that shit. milwaukee ftmfw imo. buy a prius then american faggot Edited September 7, 2020 by FrankieJames7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 All these years and I never realized how fucking complicated fueling a chain saw could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Rigid1 said: Fuel line takes a serious turn, I bet it's linked, split, or swollen shut if it's an original.. That and the pulse line are stihl’s Achilles heal. Maybe they’re made out of something more durable. Not difficult to change, just a pain in the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted September 7, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted September 7, 2020 37 minutes ago, spin_dry said: All these years and I never realized how fucking complicated fueling a chain saw could be. Once you get use to reducing gas consumption and not having to make a trip to the gas station to fill up you will realize what a pain in the ass keeping gas cans around... not that it is difficult to do but just a pain in the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, BOHICA said: Once you get use to reducing gas consumption and not having to make a trip to the gas station to fill up you will realize what a pain in the ass keeping gas cans around... not that it is difficult to do but just a pain in the ass. The only issue that I ever had with fuel was watered diesel for the kubota tractor. -15 below and stalled in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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