Dangerous stuff... Jeff bought an old chainsaw

[Stephen_Wiley]

Chet, always feels good to help with aquired knowledge.

Of course, after touching the spark plug a couple of times it takes any pride off those feelings.

Can't help myself when I read this:

[Furby]

Hey Jeff,
Did ya ever figure out just what saw you have

I picked one up yesterday that looks a lot like it, but it is a CRAFTSMAN (SEARS ROEBUCK & CO.) model: 917.60051 with the gear reduction.
Gave a 20 for it as well!

[Chris J]

If you know the model #, you might just find the owners manual & IPL at Sears.com.  Find the parts (I think) button, which is easy to overlook.  Once you're in the parts section I believe that there's a search function.  I was really surprised when I found the IPL for my old David Bradley.

[maple flats]

Reading about testing spark plugs that way reminds me of an old electrician who was working on a job that I was putting up knee walls on, converting a walk in attic space into a 3rd bedroom. As I walked by he was testing the circuit by taking the wire and quickly running it across the back of his hand. His hand was all scared up. I said something smart like "they make testers for that" to which his reply was that he always tested for power that way up thru 240 volts but not 3 phase. He said his hand never fails to find if it is hot but he has had testers that failed. I guess it worked because he was probably in his late 60's. ( or maybe in his 30's but looked older because of the effect of the shocks to his system)

[SwampDonkey]

 

Ah the 'my friend the spark plug' thread. I still laugh over it.