OK so its not a chainsaw, but for 25 bucks I couldn't pass it up. Yes, 25 bucks!! Seller said it needed a new carburetor, all it needed was a primer bulb and a tune-up! This will come in handy helping clean up the chips and sawdust at the jobsite!
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Cowboy Billy
Minister of Fire
fox9988
Minister of Fire
That's a good deal. I love mine...
You'll be amazed at what you'll find yourself using it for. My most common uses are:
1. "Sweep" the garage and shop.
2. Clean off the mower after use
3. Dry the vehicles after washing
4. Clean out the bed of my truck after hauling stuff
5. Getting a brushpile going
6. Leaf clean-up
You'll be amazed at what you'll find yourself using it for. My most common uses are:
1. "Sweep" the garage and shop.
2. Clean off the mower after use
3. Dry the vehicles after washing
4. Clean out the bed of my truck after hauling stuff
5. Getting a brushpile going
6. Leaf clean-up
smokinj
Minister of Fire
Yeah it was a great deal! It is missing the air filter and air filter cover, and the end of air tube.....all cheap parts on the internet. I was prepared to have to get another carb for it because it was torn apart and missing screws and stuff, until I noticed it is basically the same carburetor as my polesaw and I happened to have an extra carb in the shop. Took the parts I needed off of the donor carb cleaned it up and rebuilt it, blower fired up on the third pull.
thewoodlands
Minister of Fire
Flatbedford
Minister of Fire
Might want to check with your Stihl dealer. Mine always has some older stuff around that he lets me get parts off of.
Gary
Carbs for those are dirt cheap. On the order of about $30 for a complete unit. But sounds like you have it under control. 
BG55 is/was a great unit. I've sold 'em to family! 
But I dunno scotty, isn't that machine a bit new for you? After all it doesn't have reed valves OR points .........!!
BG55 is/was a great unit. I've sold 'em to family! But I dunno scotty, isn't that machine a bit new for you? After all it doesn't have reed valves OR points .........!!Nice, I have a BG85, Think the only difference is that the 85 can be converted to a vacuum. Used it a few times in that mode for cleaning leaves but it was slow.
You have to attach a bag to the air outlet, the inlet is hinged, swing it out of the way and attach the suction tube. Then the shoulder strap is almost mandatory because the whole configuration changes. I don't think it would replace a shop vac.
Have fun with the new toy.
You have to attach a bag to the air outlet, the inlet is hinged, swing it out of the way and attach the suction tube. Then the shoulder strap is almost mandatory because the whole configuration changes. I don't think it would replace a shop vac.
Have fun with the new toy.
All three BG's are Vac capable, same kit. The BG85 has a bit bigger engine, dual anti-vibe handles, and has an astonishing amount of power for a lightweight handheld blower. BG65/85 are EPA category A engines (300hr emission rated?) which means they are built to last. BG 55 is a Cat. C (50hr?) I believe but longevity has never been an issue with that model. Plenty of them on commercial landscaper trailers.
19FarmHand78
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And #8 They work great for putting grass fires out! Just walk along the burn line blowing back into the burnt area, works like a charm. Have 4 of them on trucks at the fire station.
Wrap it up and give to the misses. Here's your new hair dryer babe.
Don't worry, I have an empty couch for you...
Don't worry, I have an empty couch for you...
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