Questions & Answers for: Homelite reed valves

reed valves" (thin fiberglass flaps held in a V shaped holder, narro end of the V point to the engine) in between the carburetor and the intake port of the cylinder. Looke here http://books.google.com

...it is cold. seems to have good compresion. I think the spark is week . whear can i get a new magnito? what is your advice? This saw may have reed valves, most times turning them over is good

... I'm getting about 70-75 lbs/in Hi bruno_jeremyYour pressure should read approx. 90psi...you have low compression, check your reed valves, and also the head gasketPlease take time to rate ...

Have a 38cc 16inch. When trying to start it backfires. If you're talking about a chain saw with a 2-stroke engine it's either flooded or the reed valves are bad.

...reed valves are working is to remove spark plug (insulate wire with something not metal) and hold finger over the hole while pulling it over, if you feel a pressure build up followed by a slight ...

How does the reed valve worke on a homelite chain saw H aving problems with homelite chain saw just wondering if it could be the reed valve It opens from vacuum on the down stroke and then closes from