Never Do This to your Chainsaw ... How to Repair it if you do

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  • NEVER Do This to your Chainsaw! See the damage old fuel can do to your saw and how to make the necessary repairs.
    This video is packed with information for the Chainsaw owner on How to Diagnose, Repair & Maintain your Chainsaw!
    You will learn:
    - How to Diagnose what the Problem is with your Chainsaw!
    - How to Repair various Chainsaw Starting and Running Problems!
    - How to Maintain your Chainsaw to avoid costly repairs!
    I was given this chainsaw by someone who found it in the trash. I think he had it sitting around for over 10 years and finally decided he wasn't going to try to fix it and wanted to clean up around his shop.
    You will witness the steps I take to see what is wrong with it, how I fixed it and the steps I took to make sure it is properly maintained.
    Your Chainsaw will thank you if you follow the practices shown in this video.
    Hope it is a help to you!
    *If this video was a help to you give it a "thumbs up". If you have not already done so, please consider subscribing to this channel.
    Disclaimer:
    Although I have been following these procedures for many years; I assume no liability for any damage that may occur to any person or property as a result of the information provided in this video. I take necessary precautions (that I am aware of) when working on these projects but that in no way implies or creates any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any kind of particular result. Any injury, damage or loss of any kind to anyone or their property or anything related to information in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helping U Online (this video).
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  • @graftedin3
    @graftedin3 Рік тому +39

    I have a 026, one of the best saws made. Bought mine in 1998 and it has cut wood for me for all those years. I always use gas without ethanol and start and run my saw each month.
    Two things you do not lend to a neighbor , your wife and your chainsaw. Great video !

    • @corkyandteresalight8258
      @corkyandteresalight8258 Рік тому +4

      I always use gasoline that does not contain ethanol in all my gasoline powered tools. Have never had these kinds of problems.

    • @jonm4995
      @jonm4995 Рік тому

      Same. I've only run the expensive canned fuel stihl sells at my local stihl dealer. I use it for my chainsaw, weed eater and leaf blower, all stihl and love them. They always start and have yet to be let down by any of them.

    • @Psy6o
      @Psy6o 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@jonm4995just use red armor oil and its protected

    • @Psy6o
      @Psy6o 9 місяців тому

      @jonm4995 from a business perspective that premix is too expensive and not as good as ethonal free 93 and red armor oil an the red armor oil you can use ethanol with out any long term damage

    • @paulhare662
      @paulhare662 9 місяців тому

      @@Psy6o Crappy fuel + expensive additives = expensive crappy fuel.

  • @SwamiChampakAnand
    @SwamiChampakAnand Рік тому +9

    Nice Trick -A Broken Hack Saw Blade is Just the right size to clean the Bar Chain Grove with a few swipes

  • @bjiggles8145
    @bjiggles8145 8 місяців тому +6

    Great video. That's the worst damage due to resting fuel I've ever seen o.o. Solid advice to the average saw owner to never let the fuel sit for too long, especially if you're mixing your own. On a side note, you can save time and fuss by leaving the trigger assembly alone. That carb just has a hook for a throttle lever (14:58) that gets pushed forward by the linkage when you pull the trigger, and returns with spring tension. All you have to do is pull the trigger, hold the lever in place with a small screwdriver or pliers, then let go of the trigger, and the linkage slips right out pretty easy. It doesn't take any force to win if it fights you a bit, just a little finesse.

    • @bobleguy
      @bobleguy 7 місяців тому

      I've been using "truefuel" to overwinter small engines, they sell both straight & pre-mix at Lowe's , home Depot, etc

  • @larkinoo
    @larkinoo 2 роки тому +58

    Geez, $12.99 for a good size Stihl chainsaw and a little elbow grease, and giving that great old saw a new life......Hell of a deal !

    • @davidwillard7334
      @davidwillard7334 Рік тому

      Even if IT DOESN'T ! GO ! PUT !! IT ! IN ! THE !. METAL ! SHREADDER !! HELLL ! OF A !! DEAL !!! TOO !!

    • @chriskourlos4407
      @chriskourlos4407 Рік тому +1

      Thats heaven of a deal son, nothing good comes from hell!

    • @chriskourlos4407
      @chriskourlos4407 Рік тому

      Great job man!

    • @moochythecat3435
      @moochythecat3435 Рік тому +1

      If I had a nickel for every UA-camr who claimed he rescued a Stihl chainsaw from the garbage, I would be a billionaire...

    • @byronstevens3790
      @byronstevens3790 Рік тому

      boy this guy is a real expert

  • @michaeldougfir9807
    @michaeldougfir9807 2 роки тому +53

    I have been a chain saw user since the 1980s. I think you did a fine job. One thing I would like to offer is, if your guide bar has roller or sprocket tip grease holes, don't forget to grease the tip. (I grease it, roll the chain, and grease it again. This flushes out the dirt.)
    The other thing is, I use a bar cleaner tool to clean out the groove. A screwdriver tapers, but bar cleaner tools have parallel sides. So I am more certain of scraping out the crud.
    I then flush the groove with a long shot of WD-40 to rinse the groove.

    • @tonyallen8626
      @tonyallen8626 Рік тому

      He did grease the sprocket at the front of the bar, he had to to get it working again

    • @warrenfloyd1484
      @warrenfloyd1484 Рік тому +6

      Use a hacksaw blade to clean the bar!👍

    • @JamminClemmons
      @JamminClemmons Рік тому +1

      @@warrenfloyd1484 Hacksaw blade?
      Sheeeeeeeyit........I might try that.
      I had my Stihl MS-290 Farmboss stored away for over 8 years. She was really seized up and I couldn't even pull the cord. I corrected that after watching a few UA-cam videos. She's cruising like a charm now but I haven't tried to cut wood yet. Thanks for this tip.

    • @richtomlinson7090
      @richtomlinson7090 8 місяців тому

      File it flat, and debur it.
      Clean out crud and the filings, and you're good to go.

    • @Mike-su8si
      @Mike-su8si 8 місяців тому

      I use a air compressor to do that then oil it once it looks cleaned enough

  • @stanleykeith6969
    @stanleykeith6969 2 роки тому +13

    That carb and extra parts was a Great Deal ! I use a Nickle (.5 cent pc) between the bar and chain when I go to tighten the chain down. Gives the right amount between the chain and bar. Very Good Video.😃

  • @joseph78e4n6
    @joseph78e4n6 5 місяців тому +1

    nice to know the throttle
    linkage ... excellent VIDEO .. 👍

  • @ronaldcadorette4353
    @ronaldcadorette4353 Рік тому +32

    Great video, well explained and the camera work was excellent. Just a small tip I learned years ago. when installing a screw or bolt, to avoid cross threading, especially in aluminum or plastic, turn the screw/bolt backwards until you feel it drop into the thread, then tighten.

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  Рік тому +7

      I always do that too... good tip to remember

    • @jeffjackson8381
      @jeffjackson8381 Рік тому +1

      One the best video I've seen, and I've been doing this for years 🧐👍🏼

    • @jeffjackson8381
      @jeffjackson8381 Рік тому +2

      I always take a flat file over the bar and take the sharp edge off,🧐

    • @alext8828
      @alext8828 8 місяців тому

      I'm glad you said that. It's rarely mentioned as if everybody knows that, which they don't. Good catch.

  • @treeguyable
    @treeguyable 7 місяців тому

    Been climbing/ cutting trees, for 33 yrs. The saws stay in the back of my truck, open bed. Cleaning is something they never get. Keeping them in one piece is enough! Good to see someone cleans em.

  • @jonathonwilliamson9879
    @jonathonwilliamson9879 Рік тому +12

    Excellent job. From end to end and everything in between. Total attention to detail. Rebuilding anything with that many steps and parts and interactions is old school mentality and mostly only old timers knew the job. You don’t sound like an old timer like myself but I suspect your father or another old timer (Boomer) taught you. But you obviously have put in your time and paid your dues. I’m sure you have taken the pebble from your masters hand grasshopper. You are a credit to your craft. Thank you for you video and for sharing your knowledge.

  • @jamtin3977
    @jamtin3977 2 роки тому +21

    Went to local tip to dump lawn clippings. Saw a lawn mower on the metal scrap pile. Asked groundsman if I could take the mower, he said ok. Bought mower home, open fuel tank, fuel smelt off. Drained fuel tank, put new fuel in, primed the carbi, 2nd pull of the rip cord, engine roared into life. 👍🇦🇺

    • @highdownmartin
      @highdownmartin Рік тому

      Got a Honda four stroke mower for a fiver from the dump. Started it with a drill and a socket on the fan nut. New fuel and its a first pull starter. Scruffy but the motor is mint.

    • @robertshorthill6836
      @robertshorthill6836 Рік тому +2

      I work at a large hardware retail outlet where we sell dozens of lawn mowers spring and into late summer. I do the set up from the carton box they are shipped in. Every once in a while, a customer returns a mower of 3 brands we sell. We either give him a new other mower or refund his money. We don't have a repair department or a mechanic so the store gets a credit for a defective unit and they evenually go into a large dumpster and to a landfill. Employees are forbiden to take these "busted or defective" mowers. They have B&S engines that have been around on lawn mowers since I was a little kid. Boys used to make go-carts with these motors. It is a waste of resources to throw these mowers away. There is no such thing as "away" now days. The blade most likely has never cut a blade of grass. All so sad. A small engine mechanic could have a part time job here.

  • @bigtexas7580
    @bigtexas7580 Рік тому +4

    *To washout an old fuel tank like this just pop the fuel cap off, insert your pressure washer nozzle and spray all around inside the tank. I just revived a 1961 Stihl 07 Super saw that sat since 1989 with fuel in the tank and that tank got pretty clean using this method. For severely bad tanks you can also pull the fuel line out of the tank , pour a little 100% purple power in the tank and let it sit for a while, then pressure wash the inside of the tank.*

  • @robertholsopple9451
    @robertholsopple9451 Рік тому +1

    The guy that abused that saw is telling someone "I had a Stihl chainsaw and it was junk" it's amazing that someone would throw that saw in the trash. Some people dont deserve nice things. Nice save.

  • @hidebehind2604
    @hidebehind2604 Рік тому +3

    Real fine informative presentation; I worked in woods from Maine to Washington State, from handfelling and bucking to using horse and oxen dragging and loading; up until the new computer assisted feller bunchers.
    From wooden spar trees and diesel engined yarders on sled of old growth logs to newer steel towers and very powerful diesel motors on down to triple drums and newer shovel loggers and very mobile cat tracked yarders.
    As an aside tallest spartree I personally climbed and topped was an 9' diameter Dougfir at stumpand topped just under200 feet and still near 30 inches in diameter.
    FROM TREE TO TAILHOLT WAS ALMOST 4000 FEET ON VERY STEP GROUND OF SKYLINE.
    WATCHING YOUR REMINDS ME OF WHEN I FIXED AND REPAIRED MY OWN DISTONS AND A TWO MAN Mac used with14 foot at old growth cedar mill.Tree fellers and hand buckers started out being as " bushlers( paid by thousands board foot).
    Your axe wedges, Jack's, tree plates for 18 inch long steel wedges and knowing how to sharpen saw teeth and chains teeth all important to make money so you learned how to keep maintained.
    It was the importation of European built saws that changed logging as they were lighter, faster cut5ing than any andall American made.
    It replaced two man feller bucket team as onemancould more than double number of trees felled by just 1 man.
    Still was my best saws with Husquavarna second but damn near even choice.
    With help of any young son we could teardown to piston removal andspl8t case; and then put back running as new inunder three (3) hours and was real money saver over new.
    Thanks for the memories.
    RESPECT!

  • @randybeard6040
    @randybeard6040 Рік тому +3

    I keep Stable Gas Stabilizer in all my small engines over the winter months and run them several times during the winter, have never had Carb./Engine Problems...

  • @stevebeard7667
    @stevebeard7667 2 роки тому +4

    I bought a brand new 026 pro in 1998 I've loved it from day one. Brings a smile to my face every time it fires up. I can't believe someone would treat a saw like that.

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 6 місяців тому +1

    Put new gaskets,ect in the carb. Rebuild it basically!! Its worth it. The old Stihl saws were the best!👍👍👍

  • @CuHead1
    @CuHead1 Рік тому

    I bought an 025 20+ years ago, used it for a large poplar, 2 large holly trees, and little else, then put the saw away. This weekend I lubed the roller bearing, cleaned the gas tank, cleaned the air filter, sharpened the blade, cleaned the chain brake and chain oiler. Today I cut up half of an oak tree with the 025 and the trunk was wider than the blade. The woman who owned the property said her landscaper wanted $2500 to cut up and remove this oak tree which had fallen down. If she wasn't married... After I'm done with the oak tree, I'll dump the fuel and the chain oil, probably save them, and keep the saw ready to start next time. Great Stihl 025 maintenance video, thanks.

  • @chuckmilam77
    @chuckmilam77 8 місяців тому +1

    The absolute best step by step diy rebuild/repair I have ever watched! Much Thanks

  • @jakebob5101
    @jakebob5101 Рік тому +8

    As for a decent degreaser if you have it Naptha is your best bet over mineral spirits. I always keep it in my shop in spray bottles. That stuff will also dissolve old shellac gas. Good video BTW. Definitely worth saving that old saw.

  • @jasonstraits1980
    @jasonstraits1980 Рік тому +2

    Never use a pressure washer or purple power to clean a chainsaw, I can believe this guy even promoted that. Use brake parts cleaner or carb cleaner to clean your saw.

  • @ironmover322
    @ironmover322 Рік тому +5

    A-1 information man! I do these same steps with my saws, usually after every truck load of firewood . My 039 is almost 23 years old now. Still thumpin!

  • @machinesandthings9641
    @machinesandthings9641 Рік тому +15

    First time watching your videos. Great frikin job man! I like how well you explain things and your laid back attitude really helps encourage one to give it a shot. I’ve learned more than I e ever know about chainsaws in just 10min with you and I’m a mechanical person by nature and trade. Thanks!

  • @-dalequint7560
    @-dalequint7560 Рік тому +19

    One thing I've been told by my Stihl dealer is to not use regular pump gas, but rather use 90 octane Recreational Fuel, which is ethanol free and will not eat up your fuel line.

    • @wallacealaniz211
      @wallacealaniz211 11 місяців тому

      Sa a1 c⁰⁰

    • @albertusforster0217
      @albertusforster0217 11 місяців тому +2

      I used to have 2 chain Saws and I use two stroke petrol mixed with light oil

    • @EricAlexander-nf4mk
      @EricAlexander-nf4mk 8 місяців тому

      I use non ethonal boat gas perineum 90 Oct still has some ethonal

    • @erniemoore2365
      @erniemoore2365 7 місяців тому

      Don't use that can gas

    • @mendonesiac
      @mendonesiac 7 місяців тому

      Yeah, that's a sure sign he isn't a good mechanic -- they all blame fuel for their shortcomings

  • @GeorgeFriend79
    @GeorgeFriend79 Рік тому +1

    I have the1985 Stihl 028 AV Super Wood Boss. Only had to rebuild it once, but I've replaced the fuel line and carb a bunch. Upgraded the ignition. Best chainsaw ever. I use 64:1 oil mix which is 2.0 oz per gallon. 38 years old and runs like new. RELIABLE

  • @Dingosimon
    @Dingosimon 2 роки тому +9

    THat was really good.
    I like the way you set up your camera to show everything you were doing.
    Thank you

  • @Fueler
    @Fueler 2 роки тому +7

    Well I can believe it! It’s Chinese parts on eBay that’s why its $12. These may work but they are NOT brand name parts by any means. You can’t get a walbro carb kit for $12 let alone a carburetor. Don’t get to excited over that $12 Chinese kit. You did do a good job on cleaning that saw.

    • @willdunham6724
      @willdunham6724 2 роки тому +4

      My thoughts exactly 😂🤣

    • @DaveyBlue32
      @DaveyBlue32 2 роки тому +3

      You fellas realize that the Walbro carburetor has been made in China since the 1980’s and your old Stihl has a China carburetor on it, right? You can believe that they build them “better”for their Stihl order but that’s pretty naïve thinking… most worker’s have a certain rhythm that they fallow across the corse of their day…doesn’t make a difference where they work. PS… show up drunk or stoned or high or anything in China and they put you in jail for 20 years or shoot you… people in America come to work drunk and hungover and they don’t need to perform their jobs 1/2 as good as they do in China…if they make a mistake they might not get paid for their day!!! Or receive some other pretty serious punishment! The aftermarket carburetor’s can be better than new if you know which models will upgrade! hlsproparts.com supply the Hyway company stuff…They made the Stens stuff for 35 years before they started selling directly… the China rubber/plastic stuff like fuel lines and seals are still lesser quality because they haven’t figured out that recipe yet…it’s a couple 3 years of life instead of the three decades of life from the OEM… but it’s not $20 bucks it’s 3-$4 bucks…so a dude might just want to spend a $20 to get a saw running instead of spending the hundred dollar bill and having a three decade repair… dude can always spend another $20 in 3-4 years for a new fuel line… I am dirt cheap.., I just pull a length of my echo line and I steal the grommets off the old Stihl line..,I slip my new bulk line through the grommet and pop it in… cost me 50 cents and works another 15 years… Tygon or Echo line! I just can’t believe someone gave you an 026! One of the best 50cc saw’s that ever lived!!! Need to port that little sucker and slap a 20” bar on her!’ She’ll rock solid with an 18” 325!!! That saw might actually have the little hole in the center of the crank…you can place your bar tip grease gun and shoot a couple pump into that roller bearing every once in a while and you don’t need to remove the clutch assembly!!! See that little hole by your clutch roller bearing!!! That’s pretty slick “German” engineering right there!!!

    • @DaveyBlue32
      @DaveyBlue32 2 роки тому +1

      Should definitely get a Walbro rebuild kit for that new diaphragm kit…if you have a China carburetor that isn’t working put in a real $8 dollar Walbro kit into it!!! It’s just the little rubber material diaphragm being a little too stiff and not playable enough… we usta soak them over night in ATF and 50% acetone when too poor to get new diaphragm’s!

    • @DaveyBlue32
      @DaveyBlue32 2 роки тому +1

      It’s not a knife…there’s no “blade!” LMFFAO…just busting your stones!!!! That’s a sweet step up from the old ms250 or 025… 45cc clamshell!!! Get a little piece of soft soldier and check your squish band??? See if you have.025 thou with your base gasket deleted and add a little 1/2” pipe and do the muffler mod then retune it!!! It’ll jump right up and they pull a 20” 3/8’s bar like that… awesome ground saw’s!!!

    • @thardyryll
      @thardyryll 2 роки тому +1

      I own 12 pieces of Stihl equipment to maintain a 40-acre estate. Several years ago I priced a Stihl carb for one of my brush cutters: $125. I found FIVE knockoffs on Amazon for $30 - yes, $6 each. Installed one and it ran flawlessly, and still does during daily seasonal use. Rebuilding those carbs is a fussy job that doesn’t always work. Save your old carb and try a knockoff first.

  • @scottnovak8903
    @scottnovak8903 2 роки тому +2

    Traded my uncle, RIP a few years ago, took alot TLC, love it, couldn't part with it.
    Screamer 026, first one was 028 all time favorite old one's.

  • @stevebrusseau3301
    @stevebrusseau3301 Рік тому +3

    I have used premium in my stihl 260 farm boss for 20 years and have also always left gas in, but i do use it to cut 15 face chords every year and never had a problem. Great saw!

  • @marcelcanuck
    @marcelcanuck 2 роки тому +3

    not allot of hrs. on that saw good score . one of the best stihl ever made

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 роки тому

    Thanks for showing us. Take care.

  • @victorjeffers1993
    @victorjeffers1993 Рік тому

    I have a Steel Farm Boss I bought several yrs ago that 026 looks similar to mine ! Good find an good job getting it back to running especially for jus 12.99 ! 👍👍

  • @astonchuck4463
    @astonchuck4463 Рік тому +1

    I don't own a chain saw but you taught me something about the engine

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  Рік тому

      Most 2 cycle engines are very similar so this will help with your trimmer, blower, etc...

  • @dansu3135
    @dansu3135 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the complete course !

  • @adammccarty9212
    @adammccarty9212 2 роки тому +3

    You got lucky because the cheap air filters I have seen wont allow the choke to completely close. But good video! Free red lever 026 SCORE!!!!

  • @danpeterson8040
    @danpeterson8040 Рік тому

    Most helpful video. THANK YOU.

  • @ryansaunders5418
    @ryansaunders5418 2 роки тому

    That's awesome!!!! Very cool to see how excited you got when she came back to life!!!!!

  • @christopherutley7261
    @christopherutley7261 2 роки тому +2

    Lucky dog that's a nice find and great instructional thank you

  • @BiggerAlan
    @BiggerAlan 2 роки тому +30

    Excellent instructions with quality video and explanations of everything you did. Can’t wait to watch and learn more of your videos if they’re as great as this one. Only wish I had found this video sooner as it covers it all and one of my chainsaws is still in the shop.

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  2 роки тому +4

      Glad it was helpful!... you can do it next time

  • @ALPHAJACK78
    @ALPHAJACK78 9 місяців тому

    Excellent tutorial! Thanks

  • @patrickmcgovern7914
    @patrickmcgovern7914 Рік тому +1

    One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Thank you for making it.

  • @thomasgronek6469
    @thomasgronek6469 2 роки тому +13

    Fuel line: I purchased 2 feet of line with grommets for a Husky, I also bought Husky filters. Much less expensive (5 bucks for line and grommets), and easier to put together than Stihl fuel lines. it also has a larger ID than stihl, but it fits on the carburetor just perfectly. Thanks for the video.

    • @loul8897
      @loul8897 2 роки тому

      Do you have a link for those parts?

    • @BritishBeachcomber
      @BritishBeachcomber 2 роки тому

      But Husky's aren't as good as they were. Also the parts can be hard to find in the UK.

  • @Lsmith-ly2cm
    @Lsmith-ly2cm Рік тому

    Great video doin it like it used to be done. thank you

  • @rickdewitt3518
    @rickdewitt3518 6 місяців тому

    That was awesome! Nice job!

  • @F35lightII
    @F35lightII 2 роки тому +4

    This was a fun video to watch. It’s cool to see that get fixed.

  • @joesauceda1439
    @joesauceda1439 10 місяців тому

    Best video that I've seen yet . Clear and concise , excellent audio. Thanks.

  • @christopherraso1990
    @christopherraso1990 Рік тому +3

    I liked how you showed the dismantling and explaining what you're doing and looking at. The pic's of your explanation and procedures and product's used to clean out the fuel tank and the carb and trigger system. You by far have shown the best and will continue hopefully to watch other projects you have. I'm currently working on a 044 Stihl that was given to me. Total basket case . Even though the piston isn't scored it does have what look to be varnishing and a very mushy fuel line. Again GREAT job on visual and explanation. 👏👏👏👍✌️🙃🇨🇦

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your kind comments

    • @christopherraso1990
      @christopherraso1990 Рік тому

      Ya watching your video it had given me more confidence in dealing with a basket case of a Stihl 044 . It sat I believe 4 or 5 years minimum. Couldn't pull the cord a it wouldn't spin even with the plug out. Again your Video is and was extremely helpful and the only thing I didn't do was separate the block. Hours of cleaning as it was a PIG and tore it down completely . And lo and behold I had gotten the beast working. New carb kit, coil and some other stuff all under $ 75 . Thank You for being so thorough in your video and your explanation and the camera shot's. I've watched many folk's who do either as a hobbie or business and NOBODY comes close to you. Koodo's to you. 👏👏👏👏👏👍👊✌️🙃🇨🇦

  • @treeguyable
    @treeguyable 7 місяців тому

    Bought a slightly used Husky 372, after one of the hurricanes. Left it in the shed for a year, 1/2 tank of gas. Pulled it out after that year, she started right up, and ran fine for quite a while.

  • @chrisj7663
    @chrisj7663 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent refurbishment tutorial. Thanks !

  • @davidbjerrum6178
    @davidbjerrum6178 2 роки тому +5

    another thing to mention is you should never run any small engine with any cover removed. they are there to direct air flow over the engine to keep it cool. my opinion, when you were adjusting the carb, was way to long with top cover removed. i, personally, dont want to buy the customer a new saw cuz of overheating when 2 seconds to put it on could have prevented it.

  • @emitchell6730
    @emitchell6730 2 роки тому +1

    I got my saw back from the kid seized! The piston and ring set sold for the saw is oversized! After a lot of work and heat and of course a rubber mallet I finally got the head off. Using emery cloth over time I was able to free up the rings! By using a break hone I got the cylinder cleaned up. Once assembled and a carb rebuild it runs as good as new! I run a fat mixture of oil too. Several years later the old Sachs runs like new still. In the saw shown the gas left in the saw had alcohol in it and ate the gas line. Today the carb kits you buy are alcohol resistant. Thing is, if you look inside the port you can see the piston was seized but the compression is still as new! Yes, I was once a small engine service repair man.

  • @thedolphin5428
    @thedolphin5428 11 місяців тому

    Good work. Like you, I would never "try to start" any old machine which has an unknown history ... like soooo many dumbarse youtubers do with barn-find cars. "Will it run after 40 years?" Best way to more destroy a motor which only needed a day's worth of partial checking for dangerous problems and the basic service kit.. I saw one dumbarse run an old motor which got going 10 seconds before a full seize up due to a completely blocked sump strainer.
    Personally, I would have done a full reconditioning, all rings, seals, bearings, carbie kit, etc, so then you KNOW you've got a reliable machine long in the future.

  • @imfamoussk6136
    @imfamoussk6136 Рік тому

    Thank you’re nieghbor for saving the Stihl and giving it to you so you can share a your knowledge with others the way you did. Thank you sir

  • @jonathanmathau7401
    @jonathanmathau7401 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this post.

  • @inhocsigno9151
    @inhocsigno9151 Рік тому

    Good repair. I use 2 cycle oil for lubing rubber fuel line parts for assembly. Also, an unused plastic credit card works great to clean out the channel. Perfect fit.

  • @lostdaze1145
    @lostdaze1145 Рік тому

    6:11 new fuel line they really do perish over time 9:18
    10:47 congratulations on a great find and giving it a new life. Awesome Video

  • @richardmundo9709
    @richardmundo9709 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @bradjunes1610
    @bradjunes1610 Рік тому +1

    Great job sir. Now going to tackle my 455 Huskey chain saw knowing what to do.

  • @michaeldougfir9807
    @michaeldougfir9807 2 роки тому +5

    Is this the kind of thing you usually do? In hopes that it is, I am subscribing. Excellent video!

  • @mdumbrell
    @mdumbrell Рік тому

    Excellent video ! Thank you for taking the time.

  • @veniceitalyvlog
    @veniceitalyvlog 7 місяців тому

    Wow, you make it man, Your great 👍👍

  • @markvincent5241
    @markvincent5241 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video. And what a freebie.

  • @raymondjensen4603
    @raymondjensen4603 Рік тому +3

    My brother retired as a mechanic and recently just barely survived (and will never be the same) because of damage caused by his use of solvents at his job. Please, when you use carb cleaner, gas, acetone, etcetera, remember that your skin is porous and what your spraying is going into your blood stream. If my brother could go back and advise his younger self, it would be to buy and use protective gloves. Good job on the 025 those are great saws.

    • @jc-d6179
      @jc-d6179 Рік тому +1

      Very good advice.

    • @warrenfloyd1484
      @warrenfloyd1484 Рік тому

      I know, thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention, I'm good but I knew several mechanics that have problems on account of hrydoseal 1

    • @dickshenk883
      @dickshenk883 Рік тому

  • @robertpaulis439
    @robertpaulis439 2 роки тому +3

    Looks like someone put the bar chain oil into the gas tank. Carburetor will most likely gummed up. Pretty good lookin' saw.

  • @gibsonbrigh
    @gibsonbrigh 2 роки тому +3

    026 very good saw.

  • @rajinnizam5800
    @rajinnizam5800 Рік тому

    Hi,
    Thank you so much for sharing your expertise, even in minute detail.
    I have been using a stihl 450 brushcuter for the past 4yrs. But recently I've to change the spark plug quite often. What I noticed is that the machine would accelerate without pressing the trigger. It would not restart until a plug new plug is used.

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  Рік тому

      Sounds like you’re running your fuel mix too rich with oil… Maybe 20 to one or something like that and it’s building up on the spark plug causing it to rev up and then files the plug. I run most all my equipment at 40 to 1 and that machine probably calls for a 50 to one mix

  • @holoxfauxfecs5651
    @holoxfauxfecs5651 10 місяців тому

    Best video! Thank you, Sir!

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  10 місяців тому

      Thanks and glad you found it helpful

  • @harm3336
    @harm3336 Рік тому

    Ya gotta be proud of yourself. That was awesome.

  • @davidfowler7558
    @davidfowler7558 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for the valuable & informative videos u do!! Great job and attention to details!

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  Рік тому

      Glad you like them!...and thanks for the feedback!

  • @johnclarke6647
    @johnclarke6647 Рік тому

    I have no problem pressure washing a chainsaw. I picked up an old Stihl 025 that was filthy. I blocked up the carb and muffler and pressure washed it. It is now as clean as I can get it. I put it near a heater vent in the house and let it dry all weekend after blowing it off with compressed air. I replaced all the replaceable parts and it ran after a few pulls. I put a new Stihl bar and chain on it and it cuts fine. I restored an 026 last year and brought it up to 026 PRO standards, adjustable oil pump, carb, etc.

  • @johngallus1735
    @johngallus1735 Рік тому

    Very informative video thanks

  • @claybear000
    @claybear000 7 місяців тому

    Best and most complete saw video on YT. Thank you for posting this. I subbed for sure.

  • @jageaiceshigh2062
    @jageaiceshigh2062 2 роки тому +7

    Little tip lift the bar when you adjust the chain it won't lossen in the first cut

    • @kenlipworth6707
      @kenlipworth6707 Рік тому +2

      He did that. Explained how he held the saw down with his arm while he lifted the bar.

  • @Daddyrabbit_2
    @Daddyrabbit_2 Рік тому +1

    When you do maintenance on your chain and bar it's a good idea to flip the bar over so it will wear evenly. Nice, informative video! Thnx

  • @smorgdonkey
    @smorgdonkey 7 місяців тому

    Listening to the narration, I thought this was Jeremy Hotz.
    Best advice for 'regular guy' who owns a saw: don't leave fuel in your saw. My method is to always run it dry but I would dump fuel out if I had too much to run it all through.

  • @mikebadilla6970
    @mikebadilla6970 Рік тому

    Thanks very good allways learning

  • @kevinbyrne4538
    @kevinbyrne4538 11 місяців тому

    Great job. Thanks for recording and editing this video.

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your visit and feedback

  • @ARAPNGENY
    @ARAPNGENY Рік тому

    Am new to your channel but very enthusiastic about chain saws

  • @paullarnce2167
    @paullarnce2167 Рік тому

    Excellent video- the most complete I've ever seen.

  • @ronevans852
    @ronevans852 2 роки тому +1

    Out standing job.

  • @gommechops
    @gommechops 8 місяців тому

    Incredible end result, what a great find! Cant believe how cheap that bag of spares was either.

  • @toonybrain
    @toonybrain Місяць тому

    You know your stuff. 👍🏼

  • @tonymontana897
    @tonymontana897 2 роки тому +2

    It's like a brand new second hand one !!
    Nice work.

  • @johndoe43
    @johndoe43 Рік тому

    Good job and video. You know your stills.

  • @ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924

    Very inspiring and instructive. Thanks.

  • @denverdanoreno
    @denverdanoreno 2 роки тому +14

    Good tips great rebuild straightforward if I may add a couple tips when cleaning small gas tanks use BB's and put one part lacquer thinner TO 5 or 7 Parts gas, fill all the way, leave several hours or longer too unsettle varnish, gunk. Purge ⅓ gas out, add BBs shake vigorously if one can, let set, repeat (should be clean), Purge. New gas, Stihl oil, or comparable. Obviously if the lines need cleaned or replaced then so be it.
    Large motorcycle gas tanks one can use the same process or marbles instead of BB's. Add more lacquer thinner if needed. Be well everybody

  • @mikehudick7074
    @mikehudick7074 2 роки тому +16

    When replacing coarse-threaded screws in plastic parts put the screw into its hole and turn it BACKWARDS a few turns. You'll feel the screw hop as the leading thread of the screw skips over the lead-in thread of the hole. Turn the screw a few times but stop immediately after you feel the next "hop". Now turn the screw in the proper direction and it will tighten properly into its hole without cross treading.

    • @mattjewett4473
      @mattjewett4473 2 роки тому +4

      that's tough to describe and you did it very well.

    • @marksingleton2739
      @marksingleton2739 2 роки тому +4

      Start doing that TODAY with every screw you put in...wall plates for electrical
      switches and outlets for instance. Far fewer cross threading problems from
      now on. For a LOT of things.

    • @travistucker7317
      @travistucker7317 2 роки тому +1

      @@mattjewett4473 screw backwards till it clicks, then screw it in.

    • @Daddyrabbit_2
      @Daddyrabbit_2 Рік тому

      👍👍

    • @randystrand908
      @randystrand908 Рік тому

      Agree and I think he did just that in this video! Great point anyway.

  • @TAO495
    @TAO495 2 роки тому

    Good video!! Nice and concise and well explained. Thanks.

  • @johnclarke6647
    @johnclarke6647 10 місяців тому +1

    You clean a bar from the sprocket nose towards the beginning of the bar to keep from putting dirt, sawdust out of the sprocket nose. You can then clean ot the oil holes with compressed air. I always use compressed air to blow out the slot on both sides of the bar.

  • @robertcary435
    @robertcary435 Рік тому

    Great Video!
    Thanks!

  • @billmeyer7903
    @billmeyer7903 Рік тому

    Nice work, wish I would have seen this last spring, would of saved me a lot of frustration, LOL.

  • @suntzuwarsword1964
    @suntzuwarsword1964 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @stargazer3212
    @stargazer3212 8 місяців тому

    Nice score on E-bay and great cleaning job on the Carburetor.

  • @annaaron3510
    @annaaron3510 Рік тому

    EXCELLENT !!! Thx, well done.

  • @vincent9665
    @vincent9665 Рік тому

    This content is help me to service my chainsaw mesin...tq for this content

  • @myoz6804
    @myoz6804 Рік тому

    Awesome video and explanation.. thanks

  • @jamesalbin6194
    @jamesalbin6194 Рік тому

    Very good I enjoyed your show and I learned a lot. Thank you James A

  • @j.morrison73
    @j.morrison73 8 місяців тому

    You gave some great advice & tips. Next, I have to say I'm impressed with your skill & know how. Even watching this great tutorial I still won't have complete confidence in doing what you did here. Many thanks for posting this.

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your visit. A friend of mine told me a long time ago don’t ever be afraid to try

    • @j.morrison73
      @j.morrison73 7 місяців тому

      @@helpinguonline My bad, you're right. I should have elaborated my point better. On a working machine I wouldn't. If it's already broke, by all means go for broke, no pun intended.

  • @jameshedrick9582
    @jameshedrick9582 Рік тому +1

    Just seen this video. It helped me get a Stihl 025 back in running condition after it sat in someones basement for almost 20 years. Luckily it didn't have gas in it

  • @davidmiller1151
    @davidmiller1151 10 місяців тому

    Yeah we all know no good deed goes unpunished 😮😢love you 😊