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Stihl saw repair needed
« on: November 02, 2012, 12:21:45 PM »
I have an older 032 that is in need of some repairs, looking for someone you knows these saws and can repair them. I thought there were a few guys on here that did that (biggoonatuna?).
If so shot me a pm and we can discuss what i need done.
I have tried my local guys and they are no help (if its not a year or two old they have no clue) and just say parts are not avail without even looking at it.
Thanks.
I am in marysville but have no problem shipping the powerhead.


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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2012, 12:30:55 PM »
What be the matter with it? I have an 029 and an 044, both older saws. Do my own repairs.
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Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2012, 12:33:51 PM »
The guy at the car quest on Duvall is  Supposed to be good.
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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2012, 12:40:42 PM »
The guy at the car quest on Duvall is  Supposed to be good.

He is good.  Only works on Stihl and I've used his services before.  His last name is Turner (no relation to me).  Look up or 411 Duvall Auto on Main Street.

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2012, 12:47:47 PM »
you try the place in granite falls not sure of the name might be glens!   theyve worked on my older 032 and had good success with them but that was a good 6-8 years ago and my saw is still goimng strong...

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2012, 12:49:36 PM »
Wood's in Sedro-Woolley
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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2012, 01:09:03 PM »
 :yeah:  Wood's is good and reasonable pricing
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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2012, 01:35:33 PM »
When I was having an issue with my Stihl 440MS (newer, I know, but...) the service guy at Miller's Rent All in Edmonds seem to be pretty knowledgeable.

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2012, 03:54:57 PM »
Thanks for the replies.
The issue is/was an idle problem, started acting up last year at the end of cutting season, started fine cold, ran out and cut fine but would idle way down/stall. I adjusted the idle speed a bit and it helped a bit but still idled too low. I left it alone last nov and decided to look into it this feb.
Got it out fueled up and it ran fine, idled fine and cut fine for a load or two, then started acting up again. Took it to a local shop and they just wanted to sell me a new saw, took it to another shop and they wanted to tear it all down to inspect it, i really did not want to get back a box of parts and decided i could use it this year the way it was and did. It did get worse, drops right off when you let off the throttle and dies (have to feather it to keep it running) and started to bogg a little if i push it on bigger stuff and have to hold WOT to restart hot.
So i am thinking carb issue but i just do not have the time lately to get into it and was hoping for someone who might have some experience with these saws and may be able to repair it.
If not then a new 311 may be in my shed next spring.
Note: I have 3 saws and run the same gas/mix from the same can through them all so i dont think it is a fuel/ethanol issue as my local said that had to be it without even looking at it.
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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2012, 04:02:03 PM »
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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2012, 04:03:36 PM »
Crank seals are going bad and letting in air when warm,that why you have a bad idle.

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2012, 04:05:00 PM »
Thanks for the replies.
The issue is/was an idle problem, started acting up last year at the end of cutting season, started fine cold, ran out and cut fine but would idle way down/stall. I adjusted the idle speed a bit and it helped a bit but still idled too low. I left it alone last nov and decided to look into it this feb.
Got it out fueled up and it ran fine, idled fine and cut fine for a load or two, then started acting up again. Took it to a local shop and they just wanted to sell me a new saw, took it to another shop and they wanted to tear it all down to inspect it, i really did not want to get back a box of parts and decided i could use it this year the way it was and did. It did get worse, drops right off when you let off the throttle and dies (have to feather it to keep it running) and started to bogg a little if i push it on bigger stuff and have to hold WOT to restart hot.
So i am thinking carb issue but i just do not have the time lately to get into it and was hoping for someone who might have some experience with these saws and may be able to repair it.
If not then a new 311 may be in my shed next spring.
Note: I have 3 saws and run the same gas/mix from the same can through them all so i dont think it is a fuel/ethanol issue as my local said that had to be it without even looking at it.

Sounds like Carb issue to me.  MY Stihl string trimmer was doing something similar.  Guy down at Duvall Auto fixed it for me (cheaply, I might add).  Been running like a champ ever since.  FYI, he has a ton of spare parts too.  So, might be able to get you going pretty quickly with one he's already rebuilt.  Again, he is extremely knowledgable and ONLY works on Stihl equipment.

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2012, 04:08:02 PM »
Be careful who you take it to. You might think they are good, but most are hacks that will get it running for you but you will have to take it back.  :twocents:

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2012, 04:12:09 PM »

Never had to take it back to Mr Turner at Duvall Auto, and yes he has worked on my saws too.

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2012, 04:26:52 PM »
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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2012, 05:57:54 PM »
I had the pickup fall off the end of the fuel tube in the tank, causing some headaches as well. Check the fuel lines while your at it. The ethanol tends to eat them up. I only get my gas at the Texaco on 116th. Its ethanol free.
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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2012, 06:38:21 PM »
Could be crank seals(worst case scenario). Could be carburetor issues(not as bad).  Could be bad fuel line/filter(you wish).  The best way to figure out what the problem is is with vacuum pressure tester.   Its a simple system that blocks off and isolates certain parts of the saw and finds leaks.  Find someone who has the tester and they'll be able to tell you exactly whats wrong with it before you go dumping money into what MAY be wrong. 

heres an example of the thing im talking about.

The chainsaw guy shop talk Stihl 032 chainsaw pressure, vacuum testing 10 20

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Re: Stihl saw repair needed
« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2012, 05:49:43 PM »
impulse lines cracking, or not sealing on the carb fitting are pretty common on the 031/032 saws.  bogging or dying when you push on the saw is a common symptom of this(the line will seal well enough to keep pumping fuel to the carb and not leak when the mounts are "at rest" but when the mounts flex the crack opens up and you've got an air leak).

best thing you can do is to take it to a shop and have it pressure and vacuum tested like other have said.  that will eliminate an air leak as an issue.  parts for those old saws are mostly "no longer available" but as far as i know, seals, impulse lines and cylinder gaskets are readily available.  if there isn't an air leak, then your problem is more than likely carb related.  could be easy, like putting a kit in, or not so fun, like having a worn out inlet needle seat(you'd need a new carb then).
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