What’s the correct carburetor number for a Stihl FS 38 trimmer

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• Jun 9, 2019 / What’s the correct carburetor number for a Stihl FS 38 trimmer

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Here is a supposedly oem one on e-bay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/STIHL-FS55...okAAMXQDK1RuQ0s:sc:USPSFirstClass!40037!US!-1

 

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• Jun 9, 2019 / What’s the correct carburetor number for a Stihl FS 38 trimmer

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Here is another listing showing the same part number, and the fitting you need.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STIHL-FS55...7YAAOSwDk5T4~PU:sc:USPSFirstClass!40037!US!-1

 

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Here is the list price around here from the Stihl dealer, just get it there. They should have it on the shelf.
Take along your old one to make sure....

4140 120 0619 Carburetor C1Q-S186 $34.50

 

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The fs38, fs45, fs55 are pretty much all the same trimmer...........
engine wise.....

 

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I solved the problem by just selling the throttle cable with the carb..........

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-FS38...791592?hash=item2cec3a1968:g:u2oAAOSwImpXpQAH

 

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• Jun 9, 2019 / What’s the correct carburetor number for a Stihl FS 38 trimmer

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Fish said:

Here is what is on the fs38 these days, you need the model with the swivel piece.

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Thanks for your additional help.
Yes I need the swivel piece
I will order a complete carburetor C1Q S97 along with a new filter from the dealer .

 

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• Jun 9, 2019 / What’s the correct carburetor number for a Stihl FS 38 trimmer

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I have tried just swapping the swivel piece from the old carb, but the hole size is different, and it won't work...