STIHL FS 91R has major engine failure / Also FS 91 common problems

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  • čas přidán 16. 12. 2023
  • Customer brought in a FS 91 that died on them while in use. I discover a major engine failure after an inspection and teardown. I also briefly discuss some common problems with these units.
    #stihl #enginefailure #smallenginerepair

Komentáře • 28

  • @TheLawnmowerLady
    @TheLawnmowerLady Před 6 měsíci +3

    Nice autopsy! Good to see those failure points.

  • @bullpup33
    @bullpup33 Před měsícem +2

    I have a 91 and 131 r. Not a single issue. Allot these issues come from operator abuse. Bad gas, not letting the unit cool down, lack of maintenance, etc.

  • @user-ox7lg4tp9s
    @user-ox7lg4tp9s Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you Wollys Workin,
    the damage pattern may have been the result. The piston is at the exhaust top dead centre and it had a mixture of approx. 1.14 to 1.16 due to a fuel problem and was therefore running in the range of the highest combustion, piston and slightly too low cylinder temperature. Piston too big, too hot. It could have burnt back into the crankcase with high overpressure under the piston. Ignited via the piston rings, which were far too hot. Thanks for the nice video.
    Another Stihl 4-Mix engine crankshaft with real shapely museum quality.
    MpG.
    EISENEXE
    Michael Fritjof Mueller

  • @Gary_in_NoVA
    @Gary_in_NoVA Před 6 měsíci

    Great video - - thanks!!

  • @davidpavshak330
    @davidpavshak330 Před měsícem

    When you refer to older models of the 91r with the common issues, what approximate year of these are you referring to? I’m not sure when they were first released. I have a 2019 model with a bit of vibration and tank vent issue I need to fix and came across this video. Cool and very informative video!

  • @snoopfurlow1275
    @snoopfurlow1275 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I can fix it, adjust the valve lash,,i think sthil has went down hill

  • @MHolt3573
    @MHolt3573 Před 6 měsíci +2

    We had 5 backpack blowers that came in with engines locked up. All of them was due to wrist pin failure. I wonder why Stihl didn't put a wrist pin bearing on the 550-700 blowers. It make no sense at all.

    • @user-ox7lg4tp9s
      @user-ox7lg4tp9s Před 6 měsíci

      Hi speed user move force reaction.

    • @wallysworkin823
      @wallysworkin823  Před 6 měsíci

      They did open up the wrist pin clearance a few years ago, It helped but still too many issues.

    • @user-ox7lg4tp9s
      @user-ox7lg4tp9s Před 6 měsíci

      @@wallysworkin823 Ok. STIHL US Get this isue here.

  • @eugeneoreilly9356
    @eugeneoreilly9356 Před měsícem +1

    When I see plastic gears,cams in an engine I say 'no thanks'.

  • @radone3922
    @radone3922 Před 13 dny

    Just bought one and now thinking of returning after this video Did they warranty the unit?

    • @wallysworkin823
      @wallysworkin823  Před 13 dny

      It was warranty. This was a rare occasion, it’s not a common occurrence.

  • @Drillmechanic
    @Drillmechanic Před měsícem

    Piston rod bushing overheating may cause this piston damage I think

  • @kristiancastillo1730
    @kristiancastillo1730 Před měsícem +2

    I just bought a 91 today should I be worried and return it before the problem arises?

    • @evildrporkchop4628
      @evildrporkchop4628 Před měsícem +2

      I have one at work that I use 6 hours a day without stopping every single day it'll be fine I'm sure some people just get unlucky

    • @kristiancastillo1730
      @kristiancastillo1730 Před měsícem +2

      @@evildrporkchop4628 appreciate it bro I love the weed eater it’s perfect for what I do on a daily basis compared to the 94.

    • @evildrporkchop4628
      @evildrporkchop4628 Před měsícem +1

      @@kristiancastillo1730 I gotchu brother

  • @ToyotaTacoma-js6on
    @ToyotaTacoma-js6on Před 6 měsíci +1

    Will Stihl pay for fixing it? And replace the engine?

  • @greenmarine5
    @greenmarine5 Před 17 dny +1

    Looks like a combination of poor design and operator error. This is why one should read the owners manual and strictly stick the operation and fuel usage of the manual while under warranty. Following that simple guide line makes the company warranty valid no matter what. Having good employees that listen and care about their job helps as well....

    • @wallysworkin823
      @wallysworkin823  Před 16 dny

      You’re asking for all three sides of the triangle lol. I agree with your statement but it never happens.

  • @andybecker2693
    @andybecker2693 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I’m glad that Stihl bought the 4- mix design from Shindaiwa before Echo bought Shindaiwa or this crap could have been on Echo equipment. It has too many failure points and moving parts that outweigh the benefits.

    • @twocyclesmoke
      @twocyclesmoke Před měsícem

      Shindaiwa’s C4 design wasn’t bad when Shindaiwa was Made In Japan… Echo ruined Shindaiwa. Maruyama is Made In Japan. Most Stihl products are Assembled In USA, same with Shindaiwa who no longer promotes the “First to start last to quit” slogan.

    • @eugeneoreilly9356
      @eugeneoreilly9356 Před měsícem

      Agree,wouldn't touch those four strokes.

  • @182QKFTW
    @182QKFTW Před měsícem

    All of that silicone is amazing. Looks like an amateur assembled it! And, probably did:/

  • @leefagundes2566
    @leefagundes2566 Před 3 měsíci

    Switched to shindiawa stihl not reliable anymore