Gaz_Lurcherlad 382 Posted February 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Packed in again just bought a new ms170 for 160 might as well have it down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meece 1,958 Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Gaz_Lurcherlad said: Packed in again just bought a new ms170 for 160 might as well have it down This happens a lot. People have a go and think that they've cracked it but I it then starts playing up again. I've made quiet a study of these carb problems and when they occur the quickest, cheapest most effective remedy is to dump the fuel, clean out the system, check the fuel lines and change the carb. I have known some engines to sieze up when working because the carb isn't supplying the correct mixture. If you've got work to do you can't afford for the machine to be down and you not working and paying out for repairs. Replacement cheap carb from eBay. Ps. Get the fuel / oil type right on the new one or you will have the same problem with the new machine also. I've known people to buy a new machine, go back to work and fill the old fuel in it. And after about 15 minutes they bring the mc back saying that it is a pile of junk. When they are told that it ain't covered by warranty because of the crap fuel, they aint too happy ! Edited February 10, 2020 by Meece Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dervburner 2,549 Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Worn crank seals in a two stroke will allow air to get sucked in, only effecting the mixture enough to be noticed at tickover speed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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