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Like any good tool , Maintenance is required . Especially in this " Throw away " society . Carefully reading the Instruction manual helps a great deal . NEVER use CHEAP PUMP GAS . Also IF it is available only run " NON ETHANOL" Recreational Gasoline ( standard pump gas even the premium grades...

I had the exact same symptoms on my FS90R string trimmer this spring . Mine turned out to be the Plastic camshaft ate itself . This is not very difficult to replace , Depending upon your level of Mechanical know-how . you'll need a new camshaft, some high-temp RTV gasket maker and a valve...

So like the title states I an searching for the Service and Repair Workshop Manual for a Stihl BG50-Z Blower . There are Scads of Owners manuals available out there but Not the service manual . I need to make repairs to the Engine due to low compression . I seek to add this manual to my growing...

Update to original post . I purchased the specific pliers mentioned by another member . And Just like him they worked perfectly . The nut on the S67 was rusted and required saturation with Sea Foam “Deep Creep” after minimal heat application and Mild Percussive Shock Therapy around the entire...

Thank you very much for that informative reply . My Primary interest is to inspect the internals before I start using them when needed . I purchased them both used in a sweet deal on ebay that also included an s77 that just has an internal snap ring and was easy to disassemble , clean , inspect...

Thank you for your reply . They both ratchet fine but they are aged and used and I’d like to make sure they are going to be safe under load Before I use them . While I can tolerate busted knuckles I would rather avoid them . I purchased these Used online and really would feel safer using them...

Thank you sir . Every little piece of info helps .

It was likely a contract purchase for Bell Systems or Western Electric and The Part Number would be something Specified in the Phone Co’s supply catalog . It could Also be made by a Snap-on subsidiary Company or Global partner . Not all Snap-on tools are made in USA ……

I was going to hazzard a guess as it’s purpose being unique to utility work and if you scroll down through your replies , A former Telephone lineman has provided your answer . It was a special tool used on cable splice boxes before they were all put underground and Lead was outlawed .

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I am looking for info related to tool maintenance of TWO Snap-on Breaker Bar ratcheting adapters . An F67 3/8” Drive and an S67 1/2” Drive . Both of them have a flat round nut with Two holes 180 degrees apart from each other . Snap-on customer service could offer no help on proper dis-assembly...

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I have an broken 3/8" square drive universal joint with an unrecognized brand trademark. In general appearance it resembles a Snap-on or Blue Point brand tool but does not bear either of their trademarks (logos) . The logo appears to be an upper case "B" within a hexagonal outline . The part...