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@nickcalabrese5381

4 жыл бұрын

When I wiggle the freewheel on my fs90r when at TDC the valves still move slightly. When I wiggle the freewheel when not at TDC the valves move much more. I have two fs90r and only one of them has the valves slightly move still when the freewheel is wiggled at TDC. What's up with that? New to the channel great stuff thanks.

That's the best explanation on how to find top dead center on the power stroke I have ever seen.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Thanks Steve. Super simple and to the point! I actually bought a couple of Stihl products with these engines and if I had known they had valves would have stuck with anything else 2 stroke.

A year of standing on my fs130 to start it because it pulled so hard, did this and it works perfectly again! These videos are awesome!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Steve your vids kinda set the standard for high quality instruction. My small engines are running soooo much better as a result of your tutorials. And you’ve saved me a huge amount of money as well. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

Every time I tune in your channels your always educating , you always take the time to explain you have lot of patience I appreciated very much. Mike

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Hey Steve, a Soda Pop/Beer can sidewall is usually .004" thick! It can be cut with a scissors. I frequently use these for precision shims on other projects.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy...

@matthewbeaver5026

5 жыл бұрын

Now that using your head there! Thanks for the tip

@dalemcinnes1834

4 жыл бұрын

Ya but Steve,. where are you going to find an empty beer can? LoL Dale in Canada

@anotherstupidchannel777

Жыл бұрын

I had the same idea after watching and before checking out the comments but I had no way of knowing without having proper tool to measure the width of can. Thank you cause now I do know a can will work and thank you for the tutorial Steve because my cousin Molly's KM 130 R isn't running the best. She's gonna wonder why it's running so well come next season 🤣 No way she won't be able to notice the difference.

thanks. went through a lot of crap vids trying to get this info. your time is appreciated

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome...

@susanthegreat4840

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah seriously, no video's were helpful until his.

Adjusted my stilh km90r valves today, they where out by a fair bit runs really good now, keep the videos comming, from Australia

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Mate...

Great info. I'll be tuning my FS 90r valves for the first time this week based on the vid. Side note, I just picked up a FS 90r at a thrift store for $20 (deal of the century) and gave it to a friend. It needed $25 in parts (mostly cosmetic) and works great. Literally started on the third pull when I brought it home. I'm forwarding this video/your channel to him.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Man I’ve said it before, you’re videos are simplistic excellence. From one Steve to another, thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Once again, you've saved me a trip to the dealer and a few bucks to boot. Thank you kindly. My KM110R is running like a top again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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thanks Steve....Sleemans late 80"s many a trip to the Guelph outlet on a sunday when they were the only ones open for hundreds of miles around

My main problem was pulling out the cord, I took it back to the dealer he said that's normal. I bought the kit after watching a few videos. Now it pulls fine and runs better

Thanks Steve! Great information. Had just watched something similar before I found this. Now I have hope for humanity. Also, glad to learn about the 4-storke part. I have a 4-stroke Shindaiwa which uses a mix. Not everyone believes me.

Hi Steve. This is the best video that I have seen on KZread! You do an amazing job of describing the process of setting up the valves with the feeler gauge. I could not find any of those feeler gauges in this town! Thanks for showing us how to use a regular gauge by cutting a sliver off of the end of the gauge. No other individual explained that we could use the .004 inches which is .10mm gauge! I appreciate that you're so thorough! I thank you so very much!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

As they say in South Boston, “wicked pissa”! My Fs-90 was hard starting, not running well and stalling. Replaced the air filter, the fuel filter and adjusted the valves with the Stihl kit, and it’s now like a new machine. Thanks!!!! Much more detailed solution than other videos.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

11 ай бұрын

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THANK YOU! My Stihl FS 131 was under warranty and I've had it to multiple Stihl Service Shops. One shop replaced the whole engine and the other sad bad carb. Turns out all it needed was the valves adjusted. THANK YOU!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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thanks Steve, I've had my fs90r for about a year now, bought it second hand. Never seemed quite right. Just had a look today and the clearances were quite large, fixed them up and made a big difference. Had to completely re-tune the carb, so off to find that video of yours now.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

After 8 gallons on my new 90, the spark arrestor screen was clogged, kept cleaning it, so just removed it with small driver and needle nose, runs better. Now I will adjust the valves. Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on.....

When trying to to start my Kombi 131 I thought I torn my rotator cuff. i look on you videos and ajusted the valves with the kit from Stihl ($3.32). Well it worked great. It was fun learning something new. Thanks and I going to contribute to your beer fund

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I found a fs90r at the scrap yard. I bought a $15 dollar China tune up kit for it, got it running but very poorly. Just adjusted the valves and hot dang she rips now! Thanks for the awesome videos brother!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy! You're Welcome...

YOU ARE MY HERO FOR TODAY. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. My FS100RX took 50 pulls to start then ran like crap. I'm a homeowner so so the commercial lawn care guys put as many hours on their machines in one month as I do in about 6 years... but I'm finally there and my valves were wacked. Your video saved my day.. and it worked perfectly.. Back to starting on the first pull and it runs smooth like brand new.!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome....

Top man Steve my km90 is humming beautifully now without you I would of spent a lot to get repaired keep up the good work 😊

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Thanks a lot Steve on showing how to check and adjust these 4 mixes properly. Seen a couple other vids on here on doing this, but none have mentions the step about making sure you have it set on the right stroke before you start checking clearance and doing any adjusting. I think those other vids left that part out. Important step to not mention! So make sure guys when your adjusting you do this. If u wonder hey I just adjusted mine and still don’t seem quite. Could be it wasn’t on the right stroke before u started. Anyways thanks again Steve. I now know and feel comfortable enough to do this myself and not take it to dealer and drop it off just to be checked and if needed adjusted when I can do it myself in like 10min or so.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome comment, Thank You...

THX AGAIN STEVE!!! I've been checking this video every fall for about 4 years now. Works everytime!

@danowen9142

2 жыл бұрын

But I no longer have compression on my old KM130R. I guess I need to change that head out next.

Hey Steve! I got a good one for you. I drank a 16 oz can of beer and cut a 0.10 mm feeler gauge from the empty. I mic’d it and it was perfect. Thanks for the videos.

Great video though... Glad to see someone else cares about good content and recognizes that good content equals a great resource for those who seek to find it. Keep up the good work... I'm actually working on some videos myself and still learning how to direct myself...

Hi Steve, Great video on Stihl valve adjustment. Job completed in a few minutes and the KM90r started right up. Watched a few more of your videos and all I can say is wow. Tom in CT

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Right on Tommy! Thank You...

Pozdrav iz Srbije. Hvala puno za ovaj i sve tvoje klipove.Nastavi tako i sve najbolje u 2021. Greetings from Serbia.

Picked one of these babies up from a neighborhood garbage pick. No fuel was going into primer bulb. I was prepping the carburetor for a rebuild before taking it off machine. Sprayed with carburetor cleaner to remove all the crud and shot it with compressed air and now it runs awesome. Guess the rebuild will have to wait another day. Going to hit the valve adjustment next as routine maintenance. Thanks Steve for your expertise.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

Hi Steve: Thanks ever so much for all the great info you are putting out there. Unlike some other people who who try to inform us about the mechanics of how things are suppose to operate, you are always very precise, clear, and to the point with your instructions. Your instructions, we can understand. I have a Stihl trimmer KM 110 R. Piston & cyl are bad. Can I get a KM 131 R piston kit instead of a KM 110R ???

This video really helped me out. I was going to try and set the valves for the first time on my Stihl da 90 r and your video came up. Great job as always explaining in detail how to fix my machines. Thanks again

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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Just bough a Stihl FS 131. Before my purchase I did some research and saw that the valves needed to be adjusted time to time. Well after watching your video, I realized how easy it was and feel I made the right choice. Plus your accent reminds me of my mother's side of the family with their Finish accents they had. lol. Love the way you show your views how to do things without making them sound like it's rebuilding a rocket ship. lol

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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Man thank u so much finally i found a video on how to properly adjust the valves ive done it before and never seem to come out right but i didn't know about the proper stroke since you explained it again thank u

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for the video. Adjusted the valves in my FS90R today. First time they have been adjusted and they were way off. Probably would not have tried it without your video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Just saw this. Now I can do the valves on my FS131 when the time comes. My Shindaiwa blower probably needs it since it's been 6 years. I'll check to see if you have a video for that. Thanks Steve, great job.

Like he said in the video, you can adjust these valves by hand, no feeler gauge necessary. The amount of slop on these valves after running a few hundred hours is very noticeable. Just adjusting the slop out is plenty good enough for routine maintenance.

Just discovered your channel - brilliant - concisely and accurately explained. Many thanks from the U.K.!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy! You're Welcome...

Steve ,You have given me so much knowledge in just this one video, I take my hat of to you, thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks

Thanks, like a lot, because mine was running like crap before this video and now it runs great! And it's all thanks you, Steve! Your a great person, and your channel/website is awesome!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Steve you just saved a marriage!!! Thank you!you put out the best content. Thank again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Right on

I recently adjusted the valve clearance on my Honda 25cc, took it out on a job, it ran like a sick dog, watched this vid, it gave me a DUH moment, i went to rectify it, runs like a charm now, cheers Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Red...

@redgersbeck5005

5 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Seems like the diaphragm might be drying out a bit too, will be going new carby, keeping the existing one for a rainy day to play with

@jimmysapien9961

4 жыл бұрын

Steve is tha man !

I've always been a 2 stroke guy. Got a Stihl 4 stroke kombi for X-mas. Something is telling me I may need this info in the future. Thanks Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

NICE gift...

thank you Steve. I watch this video at least once a year. I let the commercials play to the end as well. Thank you again and again ❤

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

8 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

One more happy camper here. My FS131 required Superman to pull the cord to start it. Open it up, tweak the valve clearances to 4 thou and it's back to being almost as easy to pull as when the spark plug was out. Thanks a bunch, Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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@tims728

Жыл бұрын

Me too, thought something wasnt right, so KZread to the rescue. Fs130 pull starts without issue again. 🇦🇺🤠👍

Did this on my fs91r, had to take the air filter/carb cover off, adjusted it, and about to get back to work! Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you always been nervous about doing anything to my sthil fs 130r being that I gave so much for it. I've had the dealer maintenance it since it was new. Was getting a little hard start and trouble idling this helped so much. Thank you again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Your vids are always supremely excellent. All info, no fluff. Btw it’s worth using a caliper or mic to double check the actual thickness of your feeler gauge. The trick of 1/8th turn is one I’ll use. My ht131 is running crappy so I reset the valve clearance this am. Think I set to the wrong stroke since it down on power and backfiring under load. Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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I don't drink,but every start of your episode,i see you sip that beer,it looks so tasty 😁. Lots of info you giving out there much appreciated.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Well I adjusted my valves on my KM130R. It was getting hard to pull start it. after using the kombi as a hedge trimmer for so many years. Thanks again Steve .your videos come in handy.The task was pretty straight forward. And was very happy I completed the job.....AND IT ONLY TOOK ME 1 Carlton Dry Beer....Peice out Steve.From The Land Down Under.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

9 ай бұрын

Right on

I can’t thank you enough for this video mines less then to years old valves were tight did what u said fired right up! Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

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You’re a great teacher Steve love your style

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Good job! Excellent info thanks for including the model / serial numbers!

Most tin cans are about .004 thick so you can use a piece of that also. It will get it very close

@_AndromedaGalaxy_

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I just bought an fs 130 and some beer tonight.

Steve you are the man Took me 5 minutes with the help of your video Thanks bottoms up

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Brilliant ! Super clear and understandable. Many thanks.......all the way from London.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

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My FS 110, is about to undergo this procedure.🙂 I am replacing that gasket though, otherwise I wasted $2.50🤣 Thank you again Steve, this channel has saved me alot of $ over the last 3 years😇

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

again loud and clear YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Thanks Steve. Your the real deal. Really enjoy watching all Your videos.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

That is a great tip using the thread pitch to set the valves. As long as the bolts are the same, the setting will be the same!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

Great info!!!! I'm commercial I have a Km 110 and a Km 111 I bought the 111 cause I was told my stuff wouldn't be ready for a week to 10 days (valve adjustment and new plug) and can't afford to be down that long cost $45.00 + tax for valve job. After watching your video I went to the same dealer to purchase the feeler which was out of stock they don't usually stock it special order so I went to ebay. After adjusting my valves I understand why he does not stock the feller gauge. BTW Ballentine Ale is the perfect beer for the job.

Thanks for all the videos. They help so much. My fs91rwas running like crap. I think adjusting the valves fixed it. Find out tomorrow.

Well done vid. No bullshit, to the point and full of knowledge. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome... and thank you

I’ve been working on one for some time. Didn’t know that it can be out 180. It runs about half and that’s all. Going to try this Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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Man you are awesome for putting this info online, thanks for the help.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Awesome information thanks a bunch I have to double check the valves I might of adjusted them on the wrong stroke thanks for the video

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for the tip on the right stroke ! I use a Kombi KM130R and like to service it . Priceless info Steve thanks from the UK Little town called Knutsford

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Appreciate these videos! Too slow but they are marked to go to the part you need! Good guy, hope he's making lots of revenue off these.

So glad I watched this. I've got one of these 4mix weedeaters and mines been acting up. Doing this asap. Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

greetings from the Napa Valley. No question you are the man. I hope I can achieve your level of skill> working on that. My little business is growing. Not alot of return repairs now.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Hi Steve. I have three of these machines. Two FS 90 R and one FS 110 R. The one 90 I took to a stihl dealer. They said the governor was out. It will start. But will not rev. The other two runs well. About an hour they will die down. Let off the gas and go again for about twenty minutes then it will do it again. The 110 has Black suit on the muffler.

Best video tutorial on this yet! Love from the East Kootenays.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@trumpzilla4193

4 жыл бұрын

did my first tune up of my FS100 and valves were good and started like a charm.....your sense of humor rocks!

great video. Now I got to figure out how to line of TDC with my backpack blower.

Great video, my valve has shot through but the cylinder is ok but a massive strip down job now

Thank you for all you do. Very informative and clear.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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thanks for the video. very helpful. quick and easy. must say that your videos are easy to follow. i find that people from Canada are nice. been thinking of emigrating, things are getting nasty down here.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Rocky...

@billforster6081

5 жыл бұрын

and the beer tastes better too

Thanks Steve for the great information!! Keep it coming !!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Great video, really clear and instructive.Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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As always steve good tutorial! Alotta crap video's out there on how to adjust valves on these little stihl engines! Great job! Keep the repair videos coming!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Excellent video!! need to check gap regularly or the pushrod will break a follower and bend the pushrod as my sister found out on her br600 backpack blower. Feeler gauge is too cheap to need to be bothered to cut up one.

Well done! You saved my live today!!! Thanks man

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

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New subscriber. Great videos. I'm fixing to be adjusting all the valves on my Equipment. I can tell they need it. Thanks for the videos!👍💯

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Steve love the tdc valve wobble tip and the sneaky feeler gauge legendary stuff

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Hi Steve, thank you so much for your very informative clips. I must confess, I'd overlooked the 2nd TDC setting, so guess what I'll be checking tomorrow? Also, can you do a clip on maintaining the propulsion mechanism on a Honda lawnmower? As mine is slipping. PS. I love the way you gauge time in terms of number of beers. All the best from the UK.

Spot on! Took about 10 minutes😀

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on...

Most important tool,,, that Honey Brown,,, 👍🏽🤘🏼👍🏽,, keep posting these great Videos,, thanks

Top man. Thanks for your help.. followed your instructions, Our Fs90 now runs perfectly, (our Stihl dealer shop would only do this for me if I booked a "full service" with them, ,,,, which I didn't want).

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome...

Steve, YOU are awesome! Thank you for all your tips and advice! Cheers!🍺

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Fantastic, thank you so much for the great tips. Whilst the specific tips you provide are so useful, I wonder if you realise how the "basics" that you explain so nonchalantly are just as good for us amateurs that try to fix our small engines. I'm so glad I subscribed. Stay well Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

Thank you so much, really appreciated the information and most of all the tricks to make this simple adjustment.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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You make it so easy Another great video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hey Steve, these small engine videos that you do are really informative, and easy to follow - even for a knucklehead Californian like me 😂👍🏆 Very much appreciated sir, keep em' comin! 🍻

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

GREAT DEMONSTRATION!SIMPLIFIED!THANKYOU!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Invaluable advice, thankyou Steve, man!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Perhaps in a future video you could show us why these settings are so exact and important so we can not only know what to do but understand why this is critical to the operation of the unit.

Awesome video!! Thank you so much, very helpful

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

My fs130 was running great, easy to start,huge torque but i decided to have a look at the valve clearances anyway (number one rule, dont fix it if it aint broken). i was surprised to find the rockers very sloppy. adjusted as per this video TDC, no movement in rockers when moving flywheel. feeler slight resistance at .10mm, first thing i noticed was the machine was hard to start, then after some run time i realized that it had no bottom end torque at all. let cool down, turned each rocker bolt anti-clockwise between 1/8 and 1/4 ...about 3/16 turn i suppose, then tested machine and it was back to normal again.

Great video Steve ...thank you!

Thanks have an fs90R that is running sluggish will give this a try great little video

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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