Stihl FS 55 Excessive Vibration - FIX

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
  • Stihl FS55 line trimmers use a flex shaft and sleeve and that combination causes vibration when not correctly maintained. Here I show you the process to change the sleeve and luricate the shaft as part of regular small engine maintenance on these 2 stroke engines!
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  • @KensSmallEngineRepair
    @KensSmallEngineRepair Рік тому +6

    Great Detective work Tom! I've had a few like that and would chase the tune-up, head, etc. Thanks Mate!

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 Рік тому +3

    New liner made a huge difference, nice one

  • @Rslibertyturbo
    @Rslibertyturbo 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video! I had ryobi which had a lot vibration, took it apart and turned the bearing or the housing which holds the clutch drum had a lot of movement, swapped with another good one and good to go!

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 Рік тому

    Great fix Tom, strimmers i have don't have linings so first time seeing that 👍

  • @martinburgess4814
    @martinburgess4814 Рік тому +2

    Nice easy fix.Most of the owners dont do servicing.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому +1

      Quite right and honestly I don’t begrudge them. If I didn’t have an interest in engines I wouldn’t service it myself. I’d let someone else do it!

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl Рік тому

    I would have never figured that one Tom awesome !

  • @Big_Johns
    @Big_Johns Рік тому

    Cleared it right up Tom but it almost looked as if the shaft had tree dents on it. 🙂👍

  • @Redneck_4wheelers
    @Redneck_4wheelers 2 місяці тому

    Fixing up my Girl friends weedeater and after fixing the driveshaft cable. I seen the head was bolted off center. Its got a slotted hole so it can be moved slightly one way or other. And its all the way to one side. And when using it you can see the head down there looks like its wobbling. The more it wobbles the worse the vibration gets so I'm check that out first then go thru all the other stuff you mentioned.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes :) make sure the head is tight and that may just fix your issue!

    • @Redneck_4wheelers
      @Redneck_4wheelers 2 місяці тому

      @@VintageEngineRepairs for sure centering it fixed the issue but after finishing around the house, the weedeater started bogging down on me until it shut off. But it started right back up. The spark plug was super black before I ever started it and now its light gray and was running really hot temperture wise. Let her cool down and started weedeating again and as I was finishing up it started bogging down on me. Haven't check the spark plug again yet but it was running really warm. But it couldn't be too lean because I was using it in about 30 minute intervals before any issues. And it was 90 degrees (32 celisus) out dead middle of summer. The thing sat for about 3 to 5 years maybe the carb is dirty not sure.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  2 місяці тому

      Hmmm, it sounds like ignition coil mate

  • @jimbrewer2893
    @jimbrewer2893 Рік тому +1

    Not many people know about that liner. Good one!

  • @turquoisehooper
    @turquoisehooper Рік тому

    great job learned a lot!!!

  • @smoshfan81
    @smoshfan81 7 місяців тому +1

    I got this same exact trimmer. Brand spanking new, literally had this issue during my second time running it. I only use it for my own yard which takes maybe 15 minutes to trim everything. Has anyone heard of it knocking and shaking brand new? I swear it seems like even stihls quality is going down or maybe I just got a lemon out of the bunch.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  7 місяців тому

      The fs55 is a flexible shaft, therefore you’ll always get some vibration. In my experience some are worse than others. If it’s new, consider going back to the shop, explain the problem and request a lighter head on it. That will solve 98% of that vibration in that quick fix. The auto feed heads are heavy and cause a lot of bound up energy that gets released causing all this vibration!

    • @TheGreatGearReview
      @TheGreatGearReview 4 місяці тому

      Yes mines the same sounds like a valocoraptor 🤣

  • @johannesverne535
    @johannesverne535 Рік тому

    Great video subbed

  • @Siddeshwara-o7l
    @Siddeshwara-o7l Рік тому

    Super brother

  • @MEATEATER7
    @MEATEATER7 Рік тому

    Thanks!

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому

      Thank you!!! My first ever super thanks! That’s awesome 😊😊😊

  • @Patrickb24v
    @Patrickb24v Рік тому

    Great video where did you find this part and what is the part number? Thanks!

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому

      If you google Stihl fs55 flex tube liner it will come up, I’m afraid I don’t have the PN!

    • @Patrickb24v
      @Patrickb24v Рік тому

      @@VintageEngineRepairs Alright Thank You sir!

  • @sasemirevski
    @sasemirevski Рік тому +2

    i just bought a new one and does that! Is it possible for new one for doing that kind of vibration?

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому +1

      It is, it’s not ideal, but because they’re a flex shaft rather than solid they do have more vibration than other models!

    • @sasemirevski
      @sasemirevski Рік тому

      @@VintageEngineRepairs yea, i guess so! Is solid mehanism used in high level models?

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому +1

      @@sasemirevski yes correct :)

  • @harrington6225
    @harrington6225 3 місяці тому

    Where can I purchase a flex shaft for Echo p225

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  3 місяці тому

      Your best solution would be to find a authorised dealer for support

  • @juliocruz3502
    @juliocruz3502 Рік тому

    We're u buy it

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому

      Your local Stihl dealer :) if you don’t have one, often your local small engine shop can get them too!

  • @Hanson3
    @Hanson3 Рік тому

    Got an FS55R same problem, can I get a part #

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому

      Sorry Hanson I don’t have the part number. Best to contact your local stihl dealer who will have or a quick google search!

  • @glynrogers1018
    @glynrogers1018 Рік тому

    Hi does the fs 56 r got the plastic liner my fs 56 has got vibration regards

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Рік тому

      I’m not too sure! I highly recommend checking everything else I mentioned as this isn’t a fix for every instance. Best to google search for the ipl and then methodically work through your strimmer and see what you find.

  • @mrtennessee6862
    @mrtennessee6862 Рік тому

    👍💯

  • @snoopfurlow1275
    @snoopfurlow1275 9 місяців тому

    Grease the flex shaft, gear head

  • @bakituning8527
    @bakituning8527 Рік тому

    Sayla doesn't get into your head that easily. You didn't capture every detail in the video