the diaphragm pump is on the top on this carb

put a carb kit in it... it may be leaking air since you had it apart.

If you have a pressure tester you should be able to put about 10 psi on the needle and it will hold it. you can cheat a little - strech the spring that holds the needle (not very much) just a bit to add a little more tension

the glue is in some newer carbs, his saw is way to old to have glued welch plugs

White17, if you ever need parts for the 032, I may have some. A friend removed a bunch of Stihl bodies out of the dumpster of a survey company a few years back and gave them to me. I was able to make a an 032 for me and an 031 for him. I should have some 032 parts left?

I wonder how far back Stihl carries parts for old saws?

Thanks Dirt ! I'd like to keep this one running as long as I do !

Good to know Pat.

I bought my saw in the late 80's when i worked in Harrisburg.

OK I disassembled the carb and soaked the body in acetone. Blew it out with compressed air and reassembled it. Put it back on the saw and it runs perfectly.

Maybe a tiny piece of sawdust under the needle valve ???

Are there any substitutes for a tachometer when adjusting high speed mixture screw ??

On older saws no. Newer saws have rev limiters built in to the ignition coils.

Thanks !!

I've always set by ear on the high, and by sight on the chain not moving for the low. I've recently started using a tach to get it more exact.

To be safe when setting by ear - adjust it till it's reving to the moon (lean), then richen it up just enough to hear it burbing a bit. It will be just fine when under a load with a richer setting.

That's what I figured ! Thanks Pat !!

Just remember it is hard to tell the difference between 12,500 rpm and 14,000 rpm by ear. Better to be on the low end if you are not sure.

I agree . According to the manual, 13,000 is max revs

I have an old one at home. Tried to start it. During that process I had rotated the chain by hand. I ran out of time to play wit it so I put it back. Went out a few days later and all the bar chain oil leaked everywhere. I asked our local dealer about it and he said the oiler is activated by the rotation of the chain. By rotating the chain I started the flow of oil. So my next question was this, if I run the saw and turn it off will all the oil leak out every time? He said it shouldn't. If it does bring it in.

Nice saw. How you liking it?

Its real nice. Nothing but like for that saw. $150 with two chains.