How To Fix An Old Echo Chainsaw That Will Not Run
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- Опубліковано 29 жов 2019
- How to fix an OLD Echo chainsaw that will not run. Steve is going to attempt to get this OLD Echo 550EVL powersaw running again. Can he do it? He is going to check out this chainsaw by performing the 3 standard tests - adequate spark, compression and fuel supply.
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“She’s a Beauty EH”. Can’t get more 🇨🇦Canadian🇨🇦 then that.
EH!
If you didn't say it I would have. I literally LOLd when he said that. I love it, eh...
I love my old Echo machines!
Echo were quality then and still are now👍
I love this guy! He makes me happy when he fixes old stuff.
I used to go from drop start to kick start then to throw start. Now I go straight to the saloon. Thank you
I even go as far as throw it in the woods start. If that doesn't work I leave it there.
BigDMike 🤣🤣🤣🤣 easy fix
Steve, I love your positive vibes and enthusiasm!
Thank You...
An uncle of mine gave me that exact chainsaw. He got it without blade and chain from someone else and left it rusting and rotting in a shed for years. After he gave it to me, I tore it apart, cleaned it, installed an Oregon blade and chain... and it's been running great ever since. (Even though I'm certainly no mechanic.) I use it for rough work in S&M (sand & muck ;) ) and despite all of the abuse I put it through it's keeps purring like a kitten (like the one in your video). This bad-ass hasn't let me down once since I got it :)
Yes, I definitely had fun watching the video. A big thank you from one of your subscribers (and fellow beer-lovers) in the Netherlands.
Sounds a bit rich but love an echo. The new Echo/Shindaiwa saws are incredible and durable as always.
Steve....as usual, you rule! Always nice to see the old muscle saws run again. Thanks for the great, and informative, video!!!
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I love the old echo products, and still have a few that I still use.
Awesome...
Changes a couple diaphragms, starts on the second pull.....was that a tear in your eye, Steve? Impressive find. Impressive video.
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He reminds me of Red Skelton, a truly funny guy from yesteryear.
I love seeing old equipment brought back to life!!! Thanks Steve
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Found a Kioritz Echo CS-302 in someones garbage while walking my dog one day. The pull cord was hanging out. Took it home, repaired the cord and put some gas with stabilizer in it. Started after a few pulls and works like a charm. It does have a bit of an attitude when starting so I'm going to replace the diaphragms like you did Steve. It should be good for another forty years!
I have a Echo 400 EVL that I used to earn a living with in the early 1980s. Spent hundreds of hours operating it. Now, It almost starts, but hasn't run for maybe 5 years. I put it up on the work bench and followed along with your video. Like yours, it needs a rebuilt carburetor. I have project where I need it in the next two weeks, so it is time to get serious about getting it running again. BTW, back in 1982, I shopped for this saw by going to all the local saw and small engine repair shops and asked them which of the hottest selling saws, they repaired the least. Every single one of them said "Echo". I have owned it for 38 years now. It was rebuilt around 1992, but nothing since. Thank you so much for your video!! Now to find a rebuild kit for a 38 year old saw!
Right on Dale!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Followed your instructions with the rebuild kit, and the thing still wouldn't start. Went through it all again. Then, stupid me took the time to smell the gas. Rookie mistake. Mixed fresh non-ethanol. A shot of carb cleaner to get it in motion and it started up using the fresh gas! The 38-year-old saw is back in business. I will be trimming an elm at the first place I ever worked. Funny how life goes in circles. Thank you!
I remember my friend saying 26 years ago when his stihl 028 was wearing , that his next saw was going to be a Echo. I can see why. Good restore Steve!
Steve, always a great learning experience at the saloon. Thanks again.
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Great old saw. I have an old Huskavarna that's about the same age or maybe older that I "collected" that I have worked on but now I know so much more about the 2 stroke carbs from watching this video and some of your others that I feel confident that I can get it up and running again. Thanks
Jonathan
Steve,
I'd love to spend a month with you. The things I've learned watching your videos have made me a small engine master. Everything about your channel is amazing. Keep em coming
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Great video Steve and great work getting that old saw up and running again, she runs and cuts great, keep up the great work!
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I have a 30 year old Echo blower and the only thing I have done is replace the prime bulb. Love Echo products.
Hi Steve. I enjoyed this. Love those old saws. They deserve a lot of respect in two ways. That old Echo has a lot of class & so do you.
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Great video, Steve! Entertaining and informative all at the same time!
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Nothing like old equipment. Good job sir, love the videos. Be safe. Peace.
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I gave you a thumbs up Stevie because you decided to start to test it out when you were sober, even if it was a couple of sips of beer. Danger never takes a day off, fair play.
Love the older stuff like that . Tanks .
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Awesome Steve I’ve got an old 88cc echo saw I haven’t used in about ten years I just keep shifting it around my workshop. You’ve inspired me too get her cracking again. 😊
Right on Terry....
You're a class act all the way around, Steve! What a great saw! I just recently resurrected an ol' Husky 266. Its a great feeling the first time they fire!
Love 266's....
I had old school john deere chain saw made by echo back in mid 80,s glad you saved that classic chain saw my canadian brother 👍👍
Yes, that's correct. I think I saw a lot more John Deere saws than Echo. Back then every Deere dealer was selling them.
@@p71collector now who makes john deere 2cycle equipment
@@p71collector thank you for your info on that matter 👍😟😀😃🙂😄😊😁
I love getting the old school equipment running again. Great job Steve!!!
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Nice video Mr. Steve. I have a McCulloch 3214 chainsaw that’s 26 years old. My wife bought it for me new as a surprise gift. Just replaced the gas lines, purge bulb, spark plug and carb kit installed. Runs like new again. Still has the original bar and chain. It hasn’t seen a lot of cutting, probably less than five hours total as we don’t have a lot of trees to cut but occasionally a large limb will fall and I will cut it up. The primer bulb went bad probably 10 years ago and watching these videos of yours got me motivated to get it going again. Thanks for all the great vids and tips sir. You are the best!
Hi Steve, I can’t begin to tell you how much I’ve learned from your videos. You are truly the engine whisperer. But more importantly you know how to teach. That is a rare quality. Your videos are informative and fun. I have never been good with my hands, but when I retire next year I plan to spend a lot of time tinkering with small engines. Thank you so much for everything you do Sir.
Wow, thanks
I have a CS-803EVL Echo runs like a champ, cuts like dream! Keep bringing us the videos, Don"t miss a one. Ron B Michigan
Steve, great video. Love the excitement of getting something to run like new. I just pulled out my echo 660 EVL. And this video popped up during my search for parts. Keep doing what you’re doing. Thanks.
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Thanks for sharing Steve. I love your channel. I'm working from home and bored as hell so I'm taking in some entertainment and learning some good small engine stuff. You are the man, Steve. Take care of of yourself and your family. Mark
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Excellent,I have a 650 evl about the same age! Love that saw,it's badass!
Me too, got it from my late father-in-law nearly 30yrs ago. The clutch drum has only just failed. My local Echo dealer here in Australia informs me spare parts are not available for this model anymore because of its age.
You have inspired me to pick up old free small engine equipment from craigslist and see what I can do. My spring project for 2020!!!
Right on ....
Great saw for thirty years old i have two echo they are killer saws i have others but they don't compare to echo in cutting, well done as always.
Steve my man. Inspired by your videos I've fixed a Husky 142, 3 Stihl chainsaws MS193t, MS271 and a MS291 ... I can't thank you enough for all your insights on carb cleaning to properly diagnosing small engine issues. Love the content as usual. Thank you!
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Thanks for the info Steve, my chainsaw's been playing up lately, so this is an incentive to play with it!! Fingers crossed it's that easy!! 👍👍
Another fantastic video. Thank you Steve!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video! Gets me fired up as I work on the classics!!
Thought it would have been difficult to get those carb parts for such an old saw. Glad you got it going for another 31 years of service. Thumbs Up!
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Love it when you put old equipment back in action!
Right on
Another fantastic video Steve.
Thanks for sharing your insite to simple approach to problem solving.
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Loved the demo on the chainsaw after you got it running Steve ! You make some awesome videos and I learn tons, thank you
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I personally love Echo products, especially old echo. I have that exact model and have used it for many years. Probably will be buying one of those ethanol carb kits for it to.
Right on Mike...
I have the 440evl but everytime I look for parts Google gives me results for the newer CS-440EVL.
Any suggestions?
They made a twin cylinder version for a short time. I think it was about 65cc. Very rare. Like butter.
My dads had a 452vl for over 30 years. Its been a dang good saw... recently was given a 462 stihl. I prefer that to the old echo, but she still cuts as good as she did 30 years ago
Nice saw Steve. Thanks for helping Buckin with the you tube technologies. That's some good neighboring!
Right on Matt...
Thanks for taking us along with you. Was fun :)
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Steve i am from Argentina and i love the way you explain things on your Channel and your videos
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Thanks...another great video. I liked the way you showed and explained the two parts (Pump and meter) of the carb. I too love these old saws.
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Beers to ya Steve, really good video and spot on. I love the moldy oldies, built like tanks back then.
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Mate!!!! That was beautiful 😢😢😢😆😆😆💪💪👍👍👏👏👏👏
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Awesome old saw Steve. Good on ya for laying off the suds a half day and wearing your PPE. Very good to see. I fixed a Echo CS 341 top handle saw that just wouldn’t start. They have notoriously sensitive carbs and I checked it by squirting gas in the spark plug hole (I like your method better). I rebuilt it, squirted it with carb cleaner and gave it a ride in the ultrasonic bath. No dice! Customer said he been cutting palm trees with it and they produce a really fine saw dust. Hopped on Amazon and $10 later and free shipping I put on a Chinesium carb and Bob’s your uncle she fired right up!
Thanks Steve. I was given 2 ECHO chain saws 1 a Echo 330 EVL and the other also is a Echo CS 3450 TYPE 1-E 33.4cc by Korste Corp...both have fuel leak issues and I will be taking it apart first to remedy the fuel leak issue and will also look into the carburetor just as you showed to make sure I replace the diaphragm and gasket and new fuel and see if that would be the issue with these gifted ECHO 's in the Aloha State called Hawaii...I will bring you my results...TY
Fun project to get an old saw working again. Kudos to you Steve!
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This video was very helpful! I recently came across one of these and have been trying to get it running. Thank you for the amazing videos!
You're very welcome!
Great video as always! I need to get my snow blower out and get it ready for winter before I’m laid up with my knee replacement
Great video. I have a 440EVL my father gave me years ago. It runs perfectly. He used to sell and repair these old Echo saws (as well as Homelite & Partner). I still have some of his old (new) parts for these.
Steve, I love watching you and your great work. I have to say how much you remind me of Red Skelton, one of the best comedians ever. Just love your great presence.
Thank you from Australia
Graeme
I appreciate it
Wow !...Nice one Steve and thanks for the video...
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What a great saw. Thanks for sharing.
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Just started watching your videos. Love them. Learning a lot thanks
Glad you like them!
Nice video Steve! Very helpful and fun to watch. Luv the old Milwaukee!
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I got a Echo saw given to me because it didn't run, I adjusted the carb a little and we are off and cutting! Always love the videos and your positive outlook . Thanks Steve.
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Dude, i love old echos. Really cool you got your hands on one.
Right on
I have like 3 echo CS 300s and one 3000. Most are parts saws but the 300 I just got done putting a new carb kit on. 20 bucks and all new fuel system and plug. 1 pull choked and 1 off and in action again. Can't beat it. Echo does make quality.
Hey BIG Steve I have the exact same saw with a longer blade. This was my very first saw that my mother bought me for Christmas many many years ago
and it's still going strong.Never ever let me down a real thumper !!! I left this once for approx 2 years in the shed a tree surgeon was working at my place when his saw
broke He asked me if i had a saw he could use just to finish off. All i had at the time was the old echo that had been stood for 2/3 years. Any way in the shed
out with the saw same old fuel and yep it started 6 pulls if i recall. No one believes me when i mention this story but it's true. Now most of my equipment is Echo
they just never let me down..Great Vid as always !!!!!!!!
Had a 1969 Homlite EZ auto come into the shop this week. Ran pretty good.
Peter Woolworth my ‘76 EZ is still running strong . Love the old thing.
Great video. I’ve owned an Echo 550evl for 30 years and it still runs well. Used mainly for cutting firewood. I’m impressed with Echo brand , great saws!! Love your videos!
Right on Dave!
Great job Steve!
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I really like your videos. Waiting for the next one! Thank you!
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Great fix Steve I really enjoy looking at your videos
Glad to hear it
great video! and it is NEVER to early for a beer
Awesome! I have an old 650 EVL looks just like your 550. Mine has been setting for ~ 25yr. It was a beast and hope it will be again. Thanks.
Best of luck!
Steve I had a professional 602 eco compression release, wonderful saw. Used a chisel chain an it really could process the wood.
Got a 660 just like that ...runs like a top ...cool video keep them coming
That old saw is badass Steve! Love it when you do chainsaw videos brother♥
AAA - Awesome As Always ! Thanks !
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Take an older, non-running small engine and turn it into a running usable tool.... never gets old. Great vid Best to you and yours.
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Love the video good to see the old live again
Right on Adam...
Your the man Steve. Thanks
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Awesome video...have a Echo 650EVL and will be getting a carb kit for it after watching this as it has a hard time starting.
Good luck!
Another great vid. Thanks.
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Love the video Steve keep em coming always helpful
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Steve's Small Engine Saloon you’re more than welcome buddy
Steve, I ALWAYS look forward to your videos my friend, I know I'm going to learn something new!!!
AWESOME video buddy!!!👍👍
Til next video 👋, ☆Jay☆
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You are the man Steve, great channel and thanks for teaching all of us. THUMBS UP
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Surprising how easy to fix that carb was. It's good to know we don't always have to do everything to get them running again. Thanks.
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Thanks Steve, I got one of these old rigs in the shed, I think I will strip it down and get it going again.
Go for it!
Hey Steve! I checked out your website and I do like it. :) Pretty nice. Thanks for helping us all out.
"No matter how bad life gets....there's always beer"
Steve you are something else. You make it so simple. Love your videos
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I wish my mechanic was Steve!
Much respect for your work Brother
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That's a cool saw. Nice easy fix. Cuts like a new one.
Right on Mikey....
Always enjoy watching your vids!
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appreciate the video. I have a early 80s cs-650EVL that is getting tired. Need to get it back up to speed to do some clearing after a large storm recently.
Good luck!
Another good video Steve thank you sir
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Chainsaw and the Beer choice is terrific
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Loved the Echos of the mid 80s. Dad had a smaller model very similar to this one in the video. I wanna say it was a 3hundred something VL. The problem we often had was that the fuel line would get hard where it laid near the cylinder.
Such SWEET SOUNDS!
Thanks Steve!
Take care,
🤓 -Thomas
Western Washington State
I have an old CS500VL and CS650VL they both run perfect and I have cut and fell a butt load with these guys over the years. I bought them new and am using the 500 today. Never been in the shop nor rebuilt. My son has my 650, I am 67 years old and I get my own wood in for the winter. I use a 20 inch bar so I don’t hurt my poor old back LOL. I am going to buy the CS 590 as I would like a new saw. So after watching this video yea these old saws can still stand the test of time. Just like me.
Very Cool! I have an OLD mini McCulloch that will not run. One of these days I need to look into it too. Thanks again!!
Go for it!