The DIY thread - DIYourself

I’ve had this Stihl line trimmer for over 15 years and it works great.

A few years ago I had issues starting it and ended up replacing the carb with a cheap Amazon one. But also changed the Spark arrestor which the service place guy said “that’s smart no one does that they buy a new one “

2 weeks ago I couldn’t get it to start again so I tried to flush the carb but no dice. Got another $14 one from Amazon that came with all new fuel lines gaskets and spark plug. it started it on the first pull. Should be good for another 3-4 years and better than buying a new trimmer.

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Santapez said:
@iman29 Do you run Ethanol free gas in there? Often those cheap carbs get destroyed by Ethanol blended gas.
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sourlandrides said:
A can of ethanol free gas costs about double that $14 carb. I'd say he's got a winning recipe with pump gas.
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I just use pump gas all these years later - and I agree the little cans are too expensive to justify it.

I run the same 2 cycle pump gas mix in my Backpack blower and that machine is still OEM carb after many years. All my equipment gets Stabil added to it with each fuel refill.
 
iman29 said:
I just use pump gas all these years later - and I agree the little cans are too expensive to justify it.

I run the same 2 cycle pump gas mix in my Backpack blower and that machine is still OEM carb after many years. All my equipment gets Stabil added to it with each fuel refill.
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i use ethanolshield in mine, saw a video demonstrating it breaking down the water in the the fuel and was sold. three birds one stone + one less thing to worry about.
 
My Tanaka recently died and was super reliable for about 10 years, before that was a Stihl and Redmax, both lasted less than 8 years. Got a Milwaukee M18 trimmer late last year and won't look back. No way the power but I'm just wacking grass and weeds, also bought a hedge trimmer this spring and will add a small chainsaw in the future. But again, not replacing the 24" echo chainsaw. Some machines are still better gas.
 
qclabrat said:
My Tanaka recently died and was super reliable for about 10 years, before that was a Stihl and Redmax, both lasted less than 8 years. Got a Milwaukee M18 trimmer late last year and won't look back. No way the power but I'm just wacking grass and weeds, also bought a hedge trimmer this spring and will add a small chainsaw in the future. But again, not replacing the 24" echo chainsaw. Some machines are still better gas.
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I agree. No need for a chainsaw or a gas blower on my property, but I can see the need for those for people with more land than me.
 
qclabrat said:
My Tanaka recently died and was super reliable for about 10 years, before that was a Stihl and Redmax, both lasted less than 8 years. Got a Milwaukee M18 trimmer late last year and won't look back. No way the power but I'm just wacking grass and weeds, also bought a hedge trimmer this spring and will add a small chainsaw in the future. But again, not replacing the 24" echo chainsaw. Some machines are still better gas.
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The electric chainsaws have come a long way, some tricks for battery life but they are very capable.

I have gone away from gas trimmers and blower entirely, just aint worth the hassle.
 
stb222 said:
The electric chainsaws have come a long way, some tricks for battery life but they are very capable.

I have gone away from gas trimmers and blower entirely, just aint worth the hassle.
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This is a true statement - costs a bunch for a Stihl MSA 300 with a 16" bar and full size chain + entry into their ecosystem.
But wow - instant power, and no idling - just put the saw down, move the log, pick-up start cutting. They also have a top handle eSaw,
which is great when up in a tree (1 handed ops)

I also have their Kombi System (power head, with attachments.) String trimmer, brush cutter, hedge/trimmer - it is a beast around the yard.
I'd like the pole saw attachment.
Still have a big backpack blower, but it doesn't come out at the house - I use the little Ryobi. If it dies i'll get the Stihl battery.

As an aside, I have a battery auger - drives the 4" well, the 6" is ok. battery doesn't last long. has a 12" ice blade, cause Fargo.
 
Opened the pool yesterday - turned on the pump, nothing but a buzzzzzz.

Hit it with a ball-peen.

Consider it fixed.

(almost a haiku)

Gemini's version:
Buzzing, pump won't start,Hammer's swift, decisive strike,Now the water flows.


On another note - I fixed a postage scale the other day. Broken battery holder wire.
The owner asked me if it was a difficult repair - told him it's about knowing where to look.
Heating up the soldering iron took longer than the actual repair.
 
Patrick said:
This is a true statement - costs a bunch for a Stihl MSA 300 with a 16" bar and full size chain + entry into their ecosystem.
But wow - instant power, and no idling - just put the saw down, move the log, pick-up start cutting. They also have a top handle eSaw,
which is great when up in a tree (1 handed ops)

I also have their Kombi System (power head, with attachments.) String trimmer, brush cutter, hedge/trimmer - it is a beast around the yard.
I'd like the pole saw attachment.
Still have a big backpack blower, but it doesn't come out at the house - I use the little Ryobi. If it dies i'll get the Stihl battery.

As an aside, I have a battery auger - drives the 4" well, the 6" is ok. battery doesn't last long. has a 12" ice blade, cause Fargo.
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I have been struggling with my 20" chainsaw dealing with the fallen trees we've seen lately around here. I'm not arguing against the electric ones, I just don't think there's a big enough one to cover all bases out there yet (I see the MSA 300 gets up to 20", mucho $$$$ though) .
 
Fixed my 2015 Jeep GC gas door latch, the pin holding the door in place pops out of its lower seat and prevents the spring that pops the door open to work. PIA to remove the door assembly from the car but not too complicated of a fix. The internet taught me how to do it. Success!

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