The Forestry Forum

i got my hands on a stihl s10 saw and i cleaned the carb in it but im assumeing it needs a new diaphram and what not because it only runs for a few seconds. i have no clue on the history of this saw because it was gave to my brother in law and i want to fix it up to let it sit there haha. does and one know where i can find a carb kit for it or something that matches it? thanks

The site of Mike Acres should be helpfull:

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/4cf3ef0f6a332ae488256ba2001858d9?OpenDocument

Tillotson HL-62A series....

Find the Tillotson #'s on the carb.
Its an HL Series carb.
Match those #'s the #'s on the following page for your repair kit.

http://www.tillotson.ie/products-parts.php

For instance, I just restored an old Stihl 08 with a Tilly HL-166a which calls for an RK-88HL
Dont just settle for a diaphragm kit....get a new inlet needle, seat and gasket which comes with the repair kit, also a welch plug and inlet control lever.
You'll need a thin walled 5/16" deepwell socket to remove the seat.
I have access to a machine shop so I just turned one down I had in my toolbox.

If you bring the disassembled carb to your local dealer, ask nicely, they might pull the seat out for you as they should have the proper socket if you cant find or make one to fit.