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  1. Z

    Wood stove leak detection w/vacuum

    Hey everyone, first year stove burner here with a VC Monteplier stove insert. Found myself a trick for detecting leaks around edges. Symptom that stove exhibiting is (what I consider) short burn time for a 2.6cu ft box. With ~20% MC red oak + birch, lasts about 6~8hrs from kindling to just...
  2. lindylex

    Craftsman 358.351580 Chainsaw Carburetor Leaks

    I have tried two new carburetors and one rebuilt carburetor with a carb kit on this chainsaw. Once I place fuel in it and press the primer bulb the machine leaks fuel from the carburetor. I am not sure why this is happening. It feels like the fuel has to much pressure when leaving the tank.