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Brando
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 Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:41 pm |
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Newest blower has massive damage in the cylinder...so I ordered a cylinder, connecting rod, and piston....I need to fix this one....
The bearings in the connecting rod broke....a few of them were split in half...  So...the piston got out of control and rubbed against the cylinder wall. They don't make .030 over pistons for these things... 
Was it just a failure? Why would that have happened? Connecting rod has USA printed on it... 
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andrewk
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:20 pm |
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Brando wrote: Newest blower has massive damage in the cylinder...so I ordered a cylinder, connecting rod, and piston....I need to fix this one.... The bearings in the connecting rod broke....a few of them were split in half... So...the piston got out of control and rubbed against the cylinder wall. They don't make .030 over pistons for these things... Was it just a failure? Why would that have happened? Connecting rod has USA printed on it... TOC Admin Brando NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Unless it is for a moral victory, you should just replace it. Those things are not worth fixing! Without seeing it, cause of failure is hard to guess, but seriously man, think twice before fixing that!
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andrewk
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:46 am |
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the repair parts cost 50 bucks? Wow, good choice. Usually I see them priced at 100 or 150...
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andrewk
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:22 pm |
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you got one heck of a break. 99 percent of the time, they arent worth it. IF you want some opinions on why it failed, post some pics, and Ill be happy to look at it. One more thing, if it was a lean condition, check carb settings and get new crank seals. Its a bit more work, but well worth the peace of mind.
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andrewk
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:43 pm |
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Brando wrote: Update...
Got the older blower running today, the compression was actually low. The piston ring was shot. Replaced that, along with gaskets, air filter, and spark plug and it runs great now.
The newer blower also runs great....the whole crew is up and running...although the Stihl 029 Super could use a new 20" chain....was pretty dull when I tried cutting a log today.
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damn.... I never would have dove into that one... maybe I would have if it was mine... good to hear that you got her going!
You should get the chain sharpened, depending on the condition. There should be a mark on the cutter that is parallel with the cutting face. if this line is really close to the edge of the cutter, then it is time for replacement. Ill post some pics of this later... i have to get a school project done first.
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