Hi, I'm just getting started on small engines, and eventhough I've been a mechanic on cars for many years, I find these small engines different, interesting, and challenging. I have a couple of questions: The only reason you're advancing the timing is to get more power? After you remove the plug and put the starter rope into the cylinder, you rotate the motor until it hits a stop. Which stop is it? Is it TDC or BDC? Why do you put the starter rope into the cylinder? Thanks for making the video and sharing your knowledge.
Yes timing advance to get more power, everything is conservative from factory to protect against operator error such as dull chain (high rpm no load). I put the rope in the chamber to prevent the motor from rotating over while tightening the flywheel while also keeping it in its new advanced position.
@@rkfirewood7576 Thanks for replying. So when you put the rope in the chamber, you stuff enough rope inside to prevent the piston from moving? I was confused because you only put a small length of rope in the chamber. Not enough to block piston from moving.
Hi, I'm just getting started on small engines, and eventhough I've been a mechanic on cars for many years, I find these small engines different, interesting, and challenging. I have a couple of questions: The only reason you're advancing the timing is to get more power? After you remove the plug and put the starter rope into the cylinder, you rotate the motor until it hits a stop. Which stop is it? Is it TDC or BDC? Why do you put the starter rope into the cylinder? Thanks for making the video and sharing your knowledge.
Yes timing advance to get more power, everything is conservative from factory to protect against operator error such as dull chain (high rpm no load). I put the rope in the chamber to prevent the motor from rotating over while tightening the flywheel while also keeping it in its new advanced position.
@@rkfirewood7576 Thanks for replying. So when you put the rope in the chamber, you stuff enough rope inside to prevent the piston from moving? I was confused because you only put a small length of rope in the chamber. Not enough to block piston from moving.
How to "Hot Rod" your chainsaw...lol.
Do the same to my blower😁
@@eclipz3424 you mean you advanced timing on a backpack blower?