If you were doing the re-build for a customer, would it be worth their while in what you would have to charge for your labour and parts or would it make more economic sense for them to simply buy a new chainsaw?
Thank you for the question. Buy a new saw would be the way for the customer to go. However, on the other hand if a person has the time and ability to do it themselves, this is very rewarding and fun! Thanks again.
Nope. I rebuilt one of those with a scarred cylinder/piston and NEVER again! What a braindead idea, where you have to dismantle the WHOLE SAW just to replace the most often seen failure! Did a 390 in less than half the time and frustration! I lost my butt charging less than the price of a new saw to be fair.
I've got an old ms290 just like this my dad gave me. Watching your video I may attempt to clean it up. Not even sure what kind of chain sprocket I have. I like the idea of swapping it out.
One of the best power saw service videos I have come across. Compressed air blow out, each time a saw is used, can go a long way to extend the life of the saw.
Two things I just added to my tool kit, hemostats and Evaporust. Never thought I'd watch a full video tear down of a 20+ year old chainsaw but you made it interesting and worthwhile.
In my youth I would have plunged into this fearlessly. In my 80's it fills me with apprehension, on whether I would remember where all the bits came from. .
@@theobserver9131 Penetrating oil to start, then a blowtorch to heat the casing first will help to loosen things. Also try tightening a little first, then loosening, a little, and repeat, several times, until you have a full turn then it should be OK with a little more oil.
Yes… lots of bits to manage. But… with a cellphone camera we can photograph each stage during disassembly for reference during reassembly… that really helps. And just keep little plastic containers for different parts.
Wonderful instructional video! Demonstration of compression and vacuum tests, as well as use of vegetable oil were especially informative. I learned the proper use of a business card to gap the coil on lawn mower engines when I was about 10 years; works perfectly on all small engines. I have a Stihl 028 Super, purchased in 1980 and used 8 to 10 hours a day, six or seven days a week for high production precommercial thinning, for 4 years. Has been a reliable wood and brush cutter ever since and starts up on a few easy pulls to this day. My regimen: Clean the saw, touch up the chain and adjust carb every few hours of operation; a sharp chain puts optimum load on the engine and reduces engine/chain parts hours for a given amount of production; proper carb adjustment keeps combustion chamber cool and reduces internal carbon build-up; disassemble, clean and re-kit the carburetor periodically. Other parts as needed. Old Stihls seem to run forever if properly maintained!
2 habits that has helped me over the decades. 1. I use a knife to open the bar oil. I leave an almost ½inch of the seal. I can pour a gallon jug with that, since it cuts off the drip way better. 2. Most important- I always add bar oil before my fuel. Won't even touch the fuel can. My brain knows it needs fuel, but it's just too easy forget to refill the chain oil reservoir. 35 years-so far, so good. Thanks for making the effort to put out such an outstanding video. Straight to the point, all the steps, and nice to see the saw come back to life.
Now it’s time to say congratulations on a remarkable transformation of this old machine. I have never owned or used a chainsaw so I don’t know why I watched the whole video. I guess it was almost hypnotic. I’m certainly impressed that he managed to put everything back together successfully.
I love my 029 Stih"l farm boss" only problem it's been sitting for six years I suppose I'm gonna have to get some body to take it to the local repair shop.
Rebuilt one 290 for a customer: never again! Sorry assed design, way too much work, for too little money! One time with just gasoline and not only does it score out, but to replace the jug and piston, YOU HAVE TO DISASSEMBLE THE WHOLE SAW! The cylinder is also the crankcase!
I have an old Stihl that I have used a few times a year for 20 years. I keep it clean and in a Stihl case. I saw an "old" Stihl sitting in a shed the other day. I asked the fellow how much he wanted for it. He gave it to me, saying that it did not run. I took it home, cleaned it up, got it running, then started to look for info on this particular saw. To my dismay the saw was listed as the saw that came out AFTER my saw. I was shocked to see the difference of a saw that is used and never maintained vs my own saw that had been taken care of for it's whole life. Thank you for the VERY informative video on this cleanup tuneup. I learned a lot and noticed that you done very good video work and a great job of explaining how to do the processes as part of the follow along.
This is more than a little TLC. You put a lot of love there because I think most people would just clean the surface that you see, clean the carb and put a kit there and start using the saw. You made it brand new and I was curious about the hours you 've put into it, but scrolling through the comments I found out you didn't keep track. Anyway... awesome job! 👍
I enjoyed the video immensely and saved it for my husband. We have a MS291, and cut and stack up to 3 cords of wood per year. I don't think he has ever done such a thorough cleaning, but we will practice on an old smaller Stihl a neighbor sold us for $20. Doesn't run right, so we can't mess it up too bad, I hope.
@@MrOldclunkerright I get that from a hedge row before I get my 40 ft trailer loaded with posts and when in the timber before a good day of getting logs to the mill I get more from the tops and hollow trees
@@davidwoermansr You two measuring your glizzies under a comment made by a woman thanking the guy for making a video? You guys must be some real deal logging SOB's lol. If you spent that energy cleaning your saws rather than swinging dks Steven wouldn't have to make a video like that. And newsflash, nobody gives a shit how many cords you make.
Thanks a much for the watch and the comment. It looks like a different chainsaw. There was still a little discoloration in the engine housing plastic but it cleaned up nicely. The outer shell looks practically brand new however. I'm very happy with it.
@@chainsawace1777 Saw turned out great, thx for the video. If you don't mind me asking how much was the total for the parts? I noticed some Stihl parts and perhaps some not? If so, why some factory and some not?
My wife has a MS290 and its been a great saw. Just used it to dropped a dead 36" elm tree. Nothing like going out to the shop and working on a piece of equipment. When I finish with her HS81R I may tackle the MS290. Its been in service for over 10 years so it needs some TLC. Your video is really going to help. Thank you. No one in my area stocks Stihl and parts so I have been buying from UK with excellent success. They pretty much repair everything in the UK and the laws are much more favorable to DIY and I believe the prices are better. Keep up the good work. You probably get more out of the teaching than your elderly students! Thank you!
I appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words! I am working on mutiple videos right now. I hope you stick around to see them. Have a great day.
Nice informative video! One thing I love that you did was that you actually rebuilt the carb. So many people are just parts changers. I understand if you have a high volume repair shop, but the average person fixing something themselves needs to learn why it’s not working and how to fix it. Not just order an Amazon replacement.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video almost therapeutic-I guess I should consider shooting my next video in front of a waterfall for an extra tranquil vibe! Maybe we can turn chainsaw restorations into a new form of relaxation therapy. 😂 Seriously though, I appreciate your kind words and I'm happy you enjoyed the video.
My Husq 365 just packed it in after almost 30 years of reliable service. I bought a brand new one to console my grief. The Stihl you are working on didn't get a lot of care, as soon as you gave it a pull I knew it would be a runner. Great job!
I am amazed. You remind me of me. A perfectionist. No shortcuts, no BS. I love it ! Great job. That chainsaw is perfect, like new. Great job. I'm really impressed. I thought folks like you and I had become obsolete.
Really appreciate you watching my friend. People like us are still around we are just busy working. lol Thanks for the nice comment as well. People like you make doing videos like this worth it.
A really great, well detailed video. Thanks for doing a wonderful job of explaining everything involved. I would like to add one important thing I tell people which is to let the saw warm up for a bit before full RPMs .This keeps the aluminum piston from expanding faster than the cast cylinder thus scoring it. All my 3 chainsaws came to me free from people who did'nt know this.
Thank you Mark. I really appreciate your nice comment. I'm now officially retired as a mechanic as well. We've been in business for 42 years but an opportunity to exit came up. So we did. Now I'm just doing this for fun. I have tons of awesome stuff for the channel planned. I hope you stick around to see it and give me feedback. Have a great day my friend.
Imagine being somewhere you couldn't just buy a new saw. Yet you had some tools with you to at least get one functional again. Very informative! Thank you!
Man, I was torn on what to do about commentary. A friend of mine said he did not like to watch videos that didnt have any commentary and that he liked for what was being done on screen to be explained. I guess he was correct. Should I do more commentary or less? Or was this level about right? Appreciate you watching and giving the nice comment. Any feedback is appreciated.
@@chainsawace1777 I think the commentary makes it more personal, especially a relaxed style, and anything that isn’t conveyed easily via the video can be enhanced or expanded upon with your voice. Most people would probably appreciate your wisdom of where to be extra careful or use a can whoop-ass on a fastener or avoid this or that lubricant/rust remover etc. The down side, and probably the reason why most creators of these type of vids do them silently, is the fact that those who aren’t well versed in the English language will click out very soon. So there’s that. Best of luck with the channel. Oh, and maybe provide practical advice on keeping track of fasteners and other small parts (where they go) will be a good topic some day.
@@chainsawace1777 First time I've come across this channel. Good content,....and information in the commentary was fine,.. it just sounds like you're unnaturally reading from a script. Saying it in you're own words off the cuff,.. will come across much better,.. even if you don't say it perfectly. Or if you don't like it,... this is video,.. you can edit it,..... break it up into sections and do several takes of each until you think it's right. That's what all of the other youtubers do. They even show bloopers sometimes at the end. You can do an outline of the whole process as a guide for the proper sequence and as a reminder of any points you wanted to make in each section,... but reading it is distracting to the viewer. It sounds like someone wrote it for you and you're just reading the directions for the first time. Too much focus on pronouncing words properly sounds fake. Diesel Creek does a good job of what sounds like is ad-libbing his videos,.. but I'm sure he has as outline if just a list of things he might want to cover and I know he does more than one take,.. cause sometimes he forgets to edit them out. And they're great videos. Some of them are put together over days or weeks,.. due to ordering parts, weather,.. etc. Or Chickanic is one closer to this content.
Hey Chainsaw Ace! Your commentary was just about spot on! I enjoyed the somewhat dry humor at times, and the self deprecating approach. You are truly the ‘Chainsaw Ace!’ Well done!
Going to Alaska. Am buying all new Stihl equipment. With videos like this, how can I go wrong? Proper maintenance out in the wilderness is absolute and may keep me from having to buy two of everything! HEY MAN, THANKS!
Thank you for the nice comment and watching. Have a great day. Watch out for bears and White Walkers up there north of the wall! (GAME OF THRONES REFERENCE ).
german made Stihl's yes American made no way. I had 2 German made stihl's and the quality was outstanding. they got stole and replaced them and they were made in the US and the quality was total crap. quality between US made and German made are like the difference between night and day
This is exactly what my newest hobby has become. Started with an old 066 and have now grown to bringing 26 saws back to life. Great video and really good info my friend👊🏼
It would be nice if all of us chainsaw users had the technical knowledge and expertise and tools to tear down and test a chainsaw like this. I can tear down minimally and always blow out the dirt, wash out the covers, etc. But a tear down like that, no way.. And I can't imagine the cost to take it to a repair shop to have that done. but I appreciate you showing us on how it's done. Nice job.
Nope. I rebuilt one of those with a scarred cylinder/piston and NEVER again! What a braindead idea, where you have to dismantle the WHOLE SAW just to replace the most often seen failure! Did a 390 in less than half the time and frustration! I lost my butt charging less than the price of a new saw to be fair.
My God you did such a beautiful job on that old boy I would put it in a glass case in my living room and let people come look at it.That was for sure not your first rodeo. Great job. 😀 ADD: Many moons ago as a younger man we cut and sold wood to the tourists for firewood. Very first thing we did upon returning home was to clean the chain saw. Bar off chain was set aside to sharpen and we just used gasoline to get her cleaned. Better stuff now but gas worked just fine. Gave it a pretty good cleaning then fuel and oil and ready for the next day. Weekend was deep cleaning day if we were not working. We cared for our saws and they never let us down. Stihl saws like a diesel locomotive they just keep chugging. 👍
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video. It's always rewarding to bring an old chainsaw back to life and make it look and perform like new. I really appreciate you sharing your story. It’s amazing to hear about your experiences and the care you took with your chainsaws. Stihl saws indeed are like diesel locomotives-reliable and tough. Thanks again for your wonderful comment and for sharing your memories! 👍😀
The Stihl MS 290 is a great homeowner saws, I have one and it's used for felling, bucking, limbing smaller trees. Bought it in 2008, got away from regular gasoline after a carburetor rebuild, use only non ethanol gasoline mixed with Stihl HP synthetic mix oil, a shot of Seafoam, and a shot of Startron....., great video
Awesome job! That’s a saw that’d be hard to sell and anyone should be proud to own. I own a MS 271 farm boss. It doesn’t get a lot of use, but after each job I clean everything thoroughly and sharpen the chain.
One of the best videos on UA-cam. As a home owner what cleaning procedure do you recommend every time I sharpen my chain to avoid accumulation of dirt in the inner part of the chainsaw.
If I’m Lazy I break out the Pressure washer but if you do be careful where you use it’s force. Don’t go ruining Seals. Most of the ignition parts cope ok and I airblast the wet Saw . Don’t get water down the inlet or exhaust and do it on a cold Saw only ….
Very similar to MS271 that I did a good clean up (not as complete as here) last week. I used a 3000PSI pressure washer with white tip and kept a foot away. Degreaser, mainly thick bristle brush used. Impact driver used to open, not close screws. New chain, Oregon, similar fast cutting, and greater risk of kick back. Oil tank had to be significantly full before oil appeared on the port. No dipping in any liquid. Some ear wax in tough to clean spaces was removed. Some very minor ones left. Carb not removed. Area underneath carb inlet cleaned with pressure washer. New air filter. New gas. New bar oil. Thank you very much for sharing!
Agreed great video, but the muffler portion audio was like nails on a chalkboard for me. The rust on thin metal for some reason makes my boys go into my gut. LOL
Great video! I bought an 036 30 years ago when I cleared land for my first house, then gave it to my father. Got it back when he passed and looking to fix it up. My bet is it has never been broken down and cleaned. I have my work cut out for me as it seems.
In reality I have yet to see the difference between wide open throttle and closed throttle. However, I made a video a while back when I tested compression with a closed throttle. I was almost strung up in the comments. lol. Here is the best description I have seen for as to do WOT. This was pulled from arboristsite.com "If the throttle is closed, the cylinder fills with less than a full charge of air -- that's what the throttle is there for. So there's a vacuum (i.e. lower absolute pressure) in the cylinder. Then the piston compresses the vacuum, so the peak pressure in the cylinder is less than it would be if the cylinder had been allowed to draw in its full volume." Thanks for commenting and watching.
Thank you so much! You are the very first Super Thanks we've ever received. Means so much. It tells me were on the right track. I really can't thank you enough.
Best vid I've seen of all other sites. Was looking awhile back on how to disassemble an old 017 since I'm new to doing chainsaws. Found a vid and the nit disassemled it so fast and didn't explain anything it wasnt an instruction vid it was just him showing off. Wasted my time when all I wanted to do was learn. Gave him a real bad review. He came back whining about it and I answered with do bad vids get bad reviews. And thanked him for wasting my time twice. Yours on the other hand. VERY nice, very informative, lots of tips, to the point. Perfect. also thanks for not boring me going on and on about stuff not having anything to do with dis and reassembling the rig. Some guys do and I just click out and comment "too much bla, bla, bla." You and Chickanic are now my go to sites. 👍👍👍
My neighbor works at a metal recycling yard and he brought home two stihl farm boss chainsaws that were dirtier then this saw. He asked me if I would look at them and see if they were any good. I was a timber faller for years and did all the maintenance on my saws for many years so I agreed to look at them. First I took out the magneto that I found out is now called the ignition coil so it would get wet. I put a plastic baggie over the throat of the carb. To keep water out of the cylinder . These saws were so dirty it would of took hours to clean all the caked on dirt ,wood and oil out of the fins on the head and dirt every where. I took off the side plate ,the bar and the side plate for the starter rope. I then plugged the holes for the muffler. I took all the parts outside and used my pressure washer with a straight stream of water and it took a half hour to get all the crud off these saws . I drained the old gas ,removed and cleaned the float bowl and jets in the carb. I drained and flushed out the oil tank and chain oiler. After I blew the parts off with pressurized air ,resembled them and set the gap on the ignition coil I pulled the plug that looked new and sprayed foaming oil into the cylinders and turned them over to lube the rings and cylinder. I put gas in the saws and three pulls on both saw and they ran like new. They are great saws and look almost new except for a few scratches on the chain covers from someone not taking care to set the saw down right. I took before and after pictures and no one can believe they are the same saws. My neighbor got two saws worth hundreds of dollars. He was so grateful he gave me one of the saws . I can't believe how someone would allow a expensive piece of equipment to be treated like this. I figure it was probably some landscape company with employees who don't care about someone else's property and the owner most likely felt it would cost more to clean and fix the saws so they dunked them and bought new ones. I told my neighbor if he finds anymore saws an if they turn over when he pulls the cord to bring them home and I'll work on them. He just brought home a craftsman 30 gallon air compressor that probably 20 years old. I plugged it in and the tank is solid, the compressor builds pressure to 150 pounds. The only things I can find wrong with it is one of the pressure gauges is broke that I replaced for 10 dollars and the quick disconnect on the 40 foot hose leaked that I replaced for 4 dollars. We washed it off fixed one of the wheels on the cart with a new cotter pin and he's now got a great compressor that has a metal tag that says it's made in the USA. It's most likely a lot better made compressor then the Chinese junk that's available today. People in our country have way to much money if they can afford to throw things away that only require a little attention . One thing I forgot to mention both saws had brand new chisel bits chains that had never been sharpened. One of those chains would cost 75 dollars. Amazing!!!!!
This level of service is not something I can really charge a customer. Not just me, but any small engine shop. With industry labor rates averaging $70 to $100 per hour, even higher in some cases, it would be cost prohibative. The labor, parts and fees would more than likely exceed more than half, or close to it, the cost of a new chainsaw. This repair and cleaning took a while to complete. I'm not even sure how long it took. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. We have more videos coming that I think you will like. I hope you stick around. Have a good one!
I've got a 30 year old huskavarna and don't do anything but run it never cleaner anything my grandpa's old Mccoulac is the same way I never saw him clean it dad said he never did it has a 30 inch bar on that heavy engine and a 6 ft 2 man bar it still fires no more than 5 pulls it also has the thumb pump chain oiler
This level of service would be impossible to charge. It would simply be too much. This is my chainsaw now, it was given to me, and I wanted to show the complete repair and cleaning process to you guys. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I do this for used saws I sell on eBay and I usually profit more than stihl does on brand new new units. By doing this. 150-200$ profit is what I shoot for on mid range units. The real profit comes in the special cleaners and restoration agents I use they restore the plastic itself for many months to come. Taking away years of abuse and neglect in a few sprays and some scrubbing. In most cases the vacuum test is completely unnecessary I’ve seen 5 saws in 20 years with seal or case issues
All I can do is change the spark plug and oil the chain. I don’t have any chain saw dissembling skills, so I enjoy watching experts like you. Excellent video.
things like that u should just do sometimes and learn.. Ive done a lot of moped/scooter tuning when i was in my teens.. little chainsaw motor doesnt faze me.
Wow now that’s how you clean a saw love the video. I’m a subscriber loved every minute of the video until I seen you use Trufuel. Motomix is the best I’ve seen so many people have issues with the Trufuel. Either way it was a great video wish my local stihl dealer offered chainsaw detailing. That’s one great video
That was a great video and because of the precise detail you took the trouble to show us, anyone watching forward and back should be able copy your workflow. But good near vision, steady hands and a tidy shop look like they are needed! I thought car carborettors were bad enough but you better not sneeze when this little joker is apart 🙂Good point about the veg oil helping to renew the plastic casing. I don't think such a repair is economic, but what a great high school engineering project a rebuild like this could make. I watched it and didn't even notice the time going by!
I live in an area where chainsaw use is quite common, and what I can tell you is that NO ONE cleans their chainsaw after each use. More like once a year after hurricane season is over. Doesn't seem to faze the Stihl saws one bit.
Yeah, I got my start in the forest service, then, as a structural fireman, well, that's different. One doesn't wanna be yanking your chain at the foot of the ladder while interior is impatiently penciling. But after cutting trees, there's a chain check & specifically spotshine unless I hear something funny. Otherwise, end of the week for a good cleaning. I suppose I've adopted some of these patterns for my own saw. A little less diligent than my firearms. After shooting, we all do a pow-wow cleaning circle. Doubles as platform for bragging rights & shit talking.
I resemble that, it's been more than six years than the last time I touched my 029 farm boss, I shudder when I think how the gas must be likely all varnish.
@@gretzkyz No, it's called priorities. A quality chainsaw doesn't need to be fussed over every time it's put to use. Keep the fluids topped off, make sure the chain and transmission don't get caked with congealed resin and sawdust, and keep the blade sharpened, and there's no need for all of the disassembly shown in the video.
Thank you William! The pump I used in the video is one that is made by STIHL. I don't think they are on the open market. However, there is a good one made by MityVac. Here it is: amzn.to/4bgPah8
I love getting hold of neglected old saws like this one that the owner has given up on. It usually doesn't take more than a good cleaning, a carb kit and other peripheral parts to get them running like new again. I once found a Stihl 034 beside a road in the national forest that somebody got pissed off at and threw away. After going through it my friend is still using it 10 years later.
You are the only person I have heard suggesting to lift the guide bar when adjusting the chain tension and bar nuts. I have done this for years after seeing what a difference it can make when doing so.
Thank you, my girlfriends family likes to leave a bunch of junk around including (what i am guessing) a broken stihl chainsaw that was left in the dirt for a few years so i am going to try to clean it and fix it so this should really help. Also, that vid on how to do pressure and vacuum tests without the fancy thingamabob would be handy.
Fantastic video! Thanks for posting! It has a lot of detail missing in most other disassembly/assembly videos. I bookmarked this one so as not to lose it.
Glad you enjoyed it! I've been away for a bit with life things. We have more coming in the near future that you will enjoy if you liked this one. Thanks again for the view and the nice comment.
Great! I have a 40-50 yo Stihl 036 which looks just like the model you are working on. If I ever need to do a complete tare down, this is the video! I keep my air filter clean and do a lot of lub, but for about 45 years, it just work. On my 10 acres, there is some use every year but not intensive. Just a little maintenance and fresh fuel and it always works well. I love my chain saw. I also love the more agressive Oregon chains. I want chips, not dust.👍
If you were doing the re-build for a customer, would it be worth their while in what you would have to charge for your labour and parts or would it make more economic sense for them to simply buy a new chainsaw?
Thank you for the question.
Buy a new saw would be the way for the customer to go.
However, on the other hand if a person has the time and ability to do it themselves, this is very rewarding and fun!
Thanks again.
Nope. I rebuilt one of those with a scarred cylinder/piston and NEVER again! What a braindead idea, where you have to dismantle the WHOLE SAW just to replace the most often seen failure! Did a 390 in less than half the time and frustration! I lost my butt charging less than the price of a new saw to be fair.
I've got an old ms290 just like this my dad gave me. Watching your video I may attempt to clean it up. Not even sure what kind of chain sprocket I have. I like the idea of swapping it out.
One of the best power saw service videos I have come across. Compressed air blow out, each time a saw is used, can go a long way to extend the life of the saw.
Two things I just added to my tool kit, hemostats and Evaporust. Never thought I'd watch a full video tear down of a 20+ year old chainsaw but you made it interesting and worthwhile.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Evaporust....is that the same as Coca Cola? Lol
In my youth I would have plunged into this fearlessly.
In my 80's it fills me with apprehension, on whether I would remember where all the bits came from.
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I'm just scared of messing with exhaust parts. Bolts break EVERY TIME I try it.
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Penetrating oil to start, then a blowtorch to heat the casing first will help to loosen things. Also try tightening a little first, then loosening, a little, and repeat, several times, until you have a full turn then it should be OK with a little more oil.
Yes… lots of bits to manage.
But… with a cellphone camera we can photograph each stage during disassembly for reference during reassembly… that really helps. And just keep little plastic containers for different parts.
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I have a Stihl strimmer to sort.
So, I'll have to pluck up my courage!
same
Most comprehensive rehap/rebuild of a chainsaw I've ever seen, thanks!
Thanks so much!
Wonderful instructional video! Demonstration of compression and vacuum tests, as well as use of vegetable oil were especially informative. I learned the proper use of a business card to gap the coil on lawn mower engines when I was about 10 years; works perfectly on all small engines. I have a Stihl 028 Super, purchased in 1980 and used 8 to 10 hours a day, six or seven days a week for high production precommercial thinning, for 4 years. Has been a reliable wood and brush cutter ever since and starts up on a few easy pulls to this day. My regimen: Clean the saw, touch up the chain and adjust carb every few hours of operation; a sharp chain puts optimum load on the engine and reduces engine/chain parts hours for a given amount of production; proper carb adjustment keeps combustion chamber cool and reduces internal carbon build-up; disassemble, clean and re-kit the carburetor periodically. Other parts as needed. Old Stihls seem to run forever if properly maintained!
How he is able to put everything back together again is amazing to me. Thanks
2 habits that has helped me over the decades.
1. I use a knife to open the bar oil. I leave an almost ½inch of the seal.
I can pour a gallon jug with that, since it cuts off the drip way better.
2. Most important-
I always add bar oil before my fuel. Won't even touch the fuel can. My brain knows it needs fuel, but it's just too easy forget to refill the chain oil reservoir.
35 years-so far, so good.
Thanks for making the effort to put out such an outstanding video. Straight to the point, all the steps, and nice to see the saw come back to life.
Now it’s time to say congratulations on a remarkable transformation of this old machine. I have never owned or used a chainsaw so I don’t know why I watched the whole video. I guess it was almost hypnotic. I’m certainly impressed that he managed to put everything back together successfully.
I love my 029 Stih"l farm boss" only problem it's been sitting for six years I suppose I'm gonna have to get some body to take it to the local repair shop.
Me too! It's not just a repair that was expertly done. The video itself was extremely well done and edited. Fantastic job!
That cleaning would have cost you about $300 for a chainsaw that cost $300 max used.
@@davidnewland2461 Carb kit and a plug at best and fire it up. There saved you $300 on a shop.
Sometimes you do work like this and have many parts left over after you finish and you wonder why they put all those unneeded parts in🤣
One of the best video showing step by step operation and explanation ,giving confidence to do the job.
Hey thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!
I've rebuilt two chain saws out of desperation. This video is awesome in how organized the process is presented. Sure wish I had seen this before.
Rebuilt one 290 for a customer: never again! Sorry assed design, way too much work, for too little money!
One time with just gasoline and not only does it score out, but to replace the jug and piston, YOU HAVE TO DISASSEMBLE THE WHOLE SAW! The cylinder is also the crankcase!
I was given a broken saw, with the pieces I needed to get my 2 in one running.
I call it frank. For Frankenstein.
I have an old Stihl that I have used a few times a year for 20 years. I keep it clean and in a Stihl case.
I saw an "old" Stihl sitting in a shed the other day. I asked the fellow how much he wanted for it. He gave it to me, saying that it did not run.
I took it home, cleaned it up, got it running, then started to look for info on this particular saw. To my dismay the saw was listed as the saw that came out AFTER my saw. I was shocked to see the difference of a saw that is used and never maintained vs my own saw that had been taken care of for it's whole life.
Thank you for the VERY informative video on this cleanup tuneup. I learned a lot and noticed that you done very good video work and a great job of explaining how to do the processes as part of the follow along.
This is more than a little TLC. You put a lot of love there because I think most people would just clean the surface that you see, clean the carb and put a kit there and start using the saw. You made it brand new and I was curious about the hours you 've put into it, but scrolling through the comments I found out you didn't keep track. Anyway... awesome job! 👍
I enjoyed the video immensely and saved it for my husband. We have a MS291, and cut and stack up to 3 cords of wood per year. I don't think he has ever done such a thorough cleaning, but we will practice on an old smaller Stihl a neighbor sold us for $20. Doesn't run right, so we can't mess it up too bad, I hope.
That is awesome! Really appreciate you watching and saving it for your husband. I hope you guys found it helpful.
Wow 3 whole cords? that is an afternoon for us.
@@MrOldclunkerright I get that from a hedge row before I get my 40 ft trailer loaded with posts and when in the timber before a good day of getting logs to the mill I get more from the tops and hollow trees
@@davidwoermansr You two measuring your glizzies under a comment made by a woman thanking the guy for making a video? You guys must be some real deal logging SOB's lol. If you spent that energy cleaning your saws rather than swinging dks Steven wouldn't have to make a video like that. And newsflash, nobody gives a shit how many cords you make.
Ignore the braggarts ;)
Absolutely great job stripping it down, cleaning and reassembling it again. It was a lot of work, but how good does it look after you had finished.
Thanks a much for the watch and the comment. It looks like a different chainsaw. There was still a little discoloration in the engine housing plastic but it cleaned up nicely. The outer shell looks practically brand new however. I'm very happy with it.
@@chainsawace1777 Saw turned out great, thx for the video. If you don't mind me asking how much was the total for the parts? I noticed some Stihl parts and perhaps some not? If so, why some factory and some not?
The engine parts were genuine OEM. Chain and bar aftermarket. These are consumable parts so why not?
@@chainsawace1777Hi,
Have you considered buying an ultrasonic cleaner?
I can’t view and delete my previous comment anymore. Please ignore, I’ve just seen your ultrasonic cleaner.
My wife has a MS290 and its been a great saw. Just used it to dropped a dead 36" elm tree. Nothing like going out to the shop and working on a piece of equipment. When I finish with her HS81R I may tackle the MS290. Its been in service for over 10 years so it needs some TLC. Your video is really going to help. Thank you. No one in my area stocks Stihl and parts so I have been buying from UK with excellent success. They pretty much repair everything in the UK and the laws are much more favorable to DIY and I believe the prices are better. Keep up the good work. You probably get more out of the teaching than your elderly students! Thank you!
I appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words! I am working on mutiple videos right now. I hope you stick around to see them. Have a great day.
Awesome job rebuilding this saw. You did a fantastic job
Wow, thanks! Really appreciate it.
Nice informative video! One thing I love that you did was that you actually rebuilt the carb. So many people are just parts changers. I understand if you have a high volume repair shop, but the average person fixing something themselves needs to learn why it’s not working and how to fix it. Not just order an Amazon replacement.
I don’t have a Stihl…but the presentation pulled me in, almost therapeutic. Great renovation job too.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video almost therapeutic-I guess I should consider shooting my next video in front of a waterfall for an extra tranquil vibe! Maybe we can turn chainsaw restorations into a new form of relaxation therapy. 😂 Seriously though, I appreciate your kind words and I'm happy you enjoyed the video.
My Husq 365 just packed it in after almost 30 years of reliable service. I bought a brand new one to console my grief. The Stihl you are working on didn't get a lot of care, as soon as you gave it a pull I knew it would be a runner. Great job!
I am amazed. You remind me of me. A perfectionist. No shortcuts, no BS. I love it ! Great job. That chainsaw is perfect, like new. Great job. I'm really impressed. I thought folks like you and I had become obsolete.
Really appreciate you watching my friend. People like us are still around we are just busy working. lol
Thanks for the nice comment as well.
People like you make doing videos like this worth it.
I played this to fall asleep to. Very soothing for a man like me
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Best rebuild and clean video on UA-cam. Looks like new. Well done.
The carb parts were stained by the liquid you used, swap it for one that's safe with alloys. Great vid!
A really great, well detailed video. Thanks for doing a wonderful job of explaining everything involved. I would like to add one important thing I tell people which is to let the saw warm up for a bit before full RPMs .This keeps the aluminum piston from expanding faster than the cast cylinder thus scoring it. All my 3 chainsaws came to me free from people who did'nt know this.
I am a retired small engine mech. I really enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Thank you Mark. I really appreciate your nice comment.
I'm now officially retired as a mechanic as well. We've been in business for 42 years but an opportunity to exit came up. So we did.
Now I'm just doing this for fun.
I have tons of awesome stuff for the channel planned. I hope you stick around to see it and give me feedback.
Have a great day my friend.
Imagine being somewhere you couldn't just buy a new saw. Yet you had some tools with you to at least get one functional again. Very informative! Thank you!
Wait I was with you until you brought in a whole tub of vegetable oil 🤣
The commentary is great. Most vids like this have none.
Man, I was torn on what to do about commentary. A friend of mine said he did not like to watch videos that didnt have any commentary and that he liked for what was being done on screen to be explained.
I guess he was correct.
Should I do more commentary or less? Or was this level about right?
Appreciate you watching and giving the nice comment. Any feedback is appreciated.
@@chainsawace1777 I think the commentary makes it more personal, especially a relaxed style, and anything that isn’t conveyed easily via the video can be enhanced or expanded upon with your voice. Most people would probably appreciate your wisdom of where to be extra careful or use a can whoop-ass on a fastener or avoid this or that lubricant/rust remover etc.
The down side, and probably the reason why most creators of these type of vids do them silently, is the fact that those who aren’t well versed in the English language will click out very soon. So there’s that.
Best of luck with the channel.
Oh, and maybe provide practical advice on keeping track of fasteners and other small parts (where they go) will be a good topic some day.
@@chainsawace1777
First time I've come across this channel.
Good content,....and information in the commentary was fine,.. it just sounds like you're unnaturally reading from a script.
Saying it in you're own words off the cuff,.. will come across much better,.. even if you don't say it perfectly.
Or if you don't like it,... this is video,.. you can edit it,..... break it up into sections and do several takes of each until you think it's right.
That's what all of the other youtubers do. They even show bloopers sometimes at the end.
You can do an outline of the whole process as a guide for the proper sequence and as a reminder of any points you wanted to make in each section,... but reading it is distracting to the viewer.
It sounds like someone wrote it for you and you're just reading the directions for the first time.
Too much focus on pronouncing words properly sounds fake.
Diesel Creek does a good job of what sounds like is ad-libbing his videos,.. but I'm sure he has as outline if just a list of things he might want to cover and I know he does more than one take,.. cause sometimes he forgets to edit them out. And they're great videos.
Some of them are put together over days or weeks,.. due to ordering parts, weather,.. etc.
Or Chickanic is one closer to this content.
Hey Chainsaw Ace! Your commentary was just about spot on! I enjoyed the somewhat dry humor at times, and the self deprecating approach. You are truly the ‘Chainsaw Ace!’ Well done!
Wow, what a comment there. I’m glad You didn't go into too much detail, or come away sounding like a know it all snob! 🙄
Outstanding and thorough demonstration embedded with a number of DO NOTS. Well Done
Chainsaw maintenance/repair Master class 🤌🏼
Really appreciate your nice comment. Thanks for watching!
8:43 - best news of this whole video. "Break down and deep cleaning" :D
Thank goodness ! Someone finally using a wide open throttle to give a compression test . Well done sir !
I was glued to your video which was brilliant. You are a natural and very skilful tradesman. Well done and thank you for sharing
Thank you very much for the awesome comment and watching our video. Our next video is a few days away, but it should be a good one. Thanks again!
One of the best videos of its kind....Well done!
Absolutely incredible. The most in-depth tear down and rebuild I have ever seen. Well done.🤘
It's as simple as that! 54 minutes of pure pleasure. Thank you. Happy and safe cutting.
Going to Alaska. Am buying all new Stihl equipment. With videos like this, how can I go wrong? Proper maintenance out in the wilderness is absolute and may keep me from having to buy two of everything! HEY MAN, THANKS!
Thank you for the nice comment and watching. Have a great day. Watch out for bears and White Walkers up there north of the wall! (GAME OF THRONES REFERENCE ).
I never realised how high quality Stihl Chainsaws manufacture was
In my opinion, Stihl Chainsaws are the best. Thanks for watching.
I don't know I sure do love my old jonsered 630. She just keeps getting the firewood for us every summer since like 1988
german made Stihl's yes American made no way. I had 2 German made stihl's and the quality was outstanding. they got stole and replaced them and they were made in the US and the quality was total crap. quality between US made and German made are like the difference between night and day
@@chainsawace1777 ECHO JAPAN BEST CHEINSAW ☝️
I have a stihl from 1999 Never had issues with it I cut firewood every year
This is exactly what my newest hobby has become. Started with an old 066 and have now grown to bringing 26 saws back to life. Great video and really good info my friend👊🏼
that is some thorough work
Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
It would be nice if all of us chainsaw users had the technical knowledge and expertise and tools to tear down and test a chainsaw like this. I can tear down minimally and always blow out the dirt, wash out the covers, etc. But a tear down like that, no way.. And I can't imagine the cost to take it to a repair shop to have that done. but I appreciate you showing us on how it's done. Nice job.
Nope. I rebuilt one of those with a scarred cylinder/piston and NEVER again! What a braindead idea, where you have to dismantle the WHOLE SAW just to replace the most often seen failure! Did a 390 in less than half the time and frustration! I lost my butt charging less than the price of a new saw to be fair.
My God you did such a beautiful job on that old boy I would put it in a glass case in my living room and let people come look at it.That was for sure not your first rodeo. Great job. 😀
ADD: Many moons ago as a younger man we cut and sold wood to the tourists for firewood. Very first thing we did upon returning home was to clean the chain saw. Bar off chain was set aside to sharpen and we just used gasoline to get her cleaned. Better stuff now but gas worked just fine. Gave it a pretty good cleaning then fuel and oil and ready for the next day. Weekend was deep cleaning day if we were not working. We cared for our saws and they never let us down. Stihl saws like a diesel locomotive they just keep chugging. 👍
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video. It's always rewarding to bring an old chainsaw back to life and make it look and perform like new.
I really appreciate you sharing your story. It’s amazing to hear about your experiences and the care you took with your chainsaws. Stihl saws indeed are like diesel locomotives-reliable and tough.
Thanks again for your wonderful comment and for sharing your memories! 👍😀
The Stihl MS 290 is a great homeowner saws, I have one and it's used for felling, bucking, limbing smaller trees.
Bought it in 2008, got away from regular gasoline after a carburetor rebuild, use only non ethanol gasoline mixed with Stihl HP synthetic mix oil, a shot of Seafoam, and a shot of Startron....., great video
Man!! I am amazed at all the parts that goes into this old misused chain saw! You are very good at this complicated work!
Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day.
You seriously think this is complicated?
That’s my saw! Bought her in 2012 for $389 at McGinley’s in Alcoa, TN (Knoxville). She still runs like a champ. The good ole Farm Boss. Love it! ❤
One of the best clear videos really profecional
Wow, thanks! Really appreciate it.
Nice one! Cleaning is always good, yet I have never come across a broken Stihl lol!
You are an excellent iinstructor
Thank you Juli. I really appreciate the nice comment. Have a great day.
Awesome job! That’s a saw that’d be hard to sell and anyone should be proud to own.
I own a MS 271 farm boss. It doesn’t get a lot of use, but after each job I clean everything thoroughly and sharpen the chain.
Thank you for generating and share this great video. 🌹
Thanks so much for the nice comment.
Well done. Very educational. You made that look easy.. I have now learned to leave my two stroke repairs to someone else.
You really ARE The ChainSawAce. Thanks 💛
LOL.
Good video. I’ve never broken down my Stihl that far. Thanks for the tutorial.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
One of the best videos on UA-cam. As a home owner what cleaning procedure do you recommend every time I sharpen my chain to avoid accumulation of dirt in the inner part of the chainsaw.
If I’m Lazy I break out the Pressure washer but if you do be careful where you use it’s force. Don’t go ruining Seals. Most of the ignition parts cope ok and I airblast the wet Saw . Don’t get water down the inlet or exhaust and do it on a cold Saw only ….
Very similar to MS271 that I did a good clean up (not as complete as here) last week. I used a 3000PSI pressure washer with white tip and kept a foot away. Degreaser, mainly thick bristle brush used. Impact driver used to open, not close screws. New chain, Oregon, similar fast cutting, and greater risk of kick back. Oil tank had to be significantly full before oil appeared on the port. No dipping in any liquid. Some ear wax in tough to clean spaces was removed. Some very minor ones left. Carb not removed. Area underneath carb inlet cleaned with pressure washer. New air filter. New gas. New bar oil. Thank you very much for sharing!
Masterful. This was an awesome watch, better than ASMR, Thank you.
Thanks so much. I really appreciate the awesome comment and the view! Have a great day!
Thankks
Agreed great video, but the muffler portion audio was like nails on a chalkboard for me. The rust on thin metal for some reason makes my boys go into my gut. LOL
I’ve never had a husqvarna but imo they’re the best
Great video! I bought an 036 30 years ago when I cleared land for my first house, then gave it to my father. Got it back when he passed and looking to fix it up. My bet is it has never been broken down and cleaned. I have my work cut out for me as it seems.
How come you put the throttle wide open for the compression test?
In reality I have yet to see the difference between wide open throttle and closed throttle.
However, I made a video a while back when I tested compression with a closed throttle. I was almost strung up in the comments. lol.
Here is the best description I have seen for as to do WOT.
This was pulled from arboristsite.com "If the throttle is closed, the cylinder fills with less than a full charge of air -- that's what the throttle is there for. So there's a vacuum (i.e. lower absolute pressure) in the cylinder. Then the piston compresses the vacuum, so the peak pressure in the cylinder is less than it would be if the cylinder had been allowed to draw in its full volume."
Thanks for commenting and watching.
If you don't open the throttle to full, the engine cannot suck air to compress, hope that makes sense.
@@chainsawace1777 There is no difference. You don't get compression until the piston passes the exhaust port. Open throttle has no influence.
Thanks
Thank you so much! You are the very first Super Thanks we've ever received. Means so much. It tells me were on the right track. I really can't thank you enough.
all those parts look top rack dishwasher approved
Wow. Good work. Stihls are worth saving, and you brought that one back nicely.
Love watching someone with my level of maintenance! 👌
Appreciate the watch and the comment! Have a great day!
Best vid I've seen of all other sites. Was looking awhile back on how to disassemble an old 017 since I'm new to doing chainsaws. Found a vid and the nit disassemled it so fast and didn't explain anything it wasnt an instruction vid it was just him showing off. Wasted my time when all I wanted to do was learn. Gave him a real bad review. He came back whining about it and I answered with do bad vids get bad reviews. And thanked him for wasting my time twice.
Yours on the other hand. VERY nice, very informative, lots of tips, to the point. Perfect. also thanks for not boring me going on and on about stuff not having anything to do with dis and reassembling the rig. Some guys do and I just click out and comment "too much bla, bla, bla."
You and Chickanic are now my go to sites. 👍👍👍
Absolutely Stellar!
Thanks so much for the awesome comment and watching!
Great job! Detailed explanations and well structured video. THANKS!!
You dont need a piston stop if using an impact driver
Impressing job. Professional recording and editing! Thank you
Nice video! Bad choice for fuel IMHO.😢
I sold true fuel for years and years. Never had an issue that I can think of. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it.
My neighbor works at a metal recycling yard and he brought home two stihl farm boss chainsaws that were dirtier then this saw. He asked me if I would look at them and see if they were any good. I was a timber faller for years and did all the maintenance on my saws for many years so I agreed to look at them. First I took out the magneto that I found out is now called the ignition coil so it would get wet. I put a plastic baggie over the throat of the carb. To keep water out of the cylinder . These saws were so dirty it would of took hours to clean all the caked on dirt ,wood and oil out of the fins on the head and dirt every where. I took off the side plate ,the bar and the side plate for the starter rope. I then plugged the holes for the muffler. I took all the parts outside and used my pressure washer with a straight stream of water and it took a half hour to get all the crud off these saws . I drained the old gas ,removed and cleaned the float bowl and jets in the carb. I drained and flushed out the oil tank and chain oiler. After I blew the parts off with pressurized air ,resembled them and set the gap on the ignition coil I pulled the plug that looked new and sprayed foaming oil into the cylinders and turned them over to lube the rings and cylinder. I put gas in the saws and three pulls on both saw and they ran like new. They are great saws and look almost new except for a few scratches on the chain covers from someone not taking care to set the saw down right. I took before and after pictures and no one can believe they are the same saws.
My neighbor got two saws worth hundreds of dollars. He was so grateful he gave me one of the saws . I can't believe how someone would allow a expensive piece of equipment to be treated like this. I figure it was probably some landscape company with employees who don't care about someone else's property and the owner most likely felt it would cost more to clean and fix the saws so they dunked them and bought new ones. I told my neighbor if he finds anymore saws an if they turn over when he pulls the cord to bring them home and I'll work on them. He just brought home a craftsman 30 gallon air compressor that probably 20 years old. I plugged it in and the tank is solid, the compressor builds pressure to 150 pounds. The only things I can find wrong with it is one of the pressure gauges is broke that I replaced for 10 dollars and the quick disconnect on the 40 foot hose leaked that I replaced for 4 dollars. We washed it off fixed one of the wheels on the cart with a new cotter pin and he's now got a great compressor that has a metal tag that says it's made in the USA. It's most likely a lot better made compressor then the Chinese junk that's available today. People in our country have way to much money if they can afford to throw things away that only require a little attention . One thing I forgot to mention both saws had brand new chisel bits chains that had never been sharpened. One of those chains would cost 75 dollars. Amazing!!!!!
How much does your shop charge for this exact same service for a Stihl MS 260 chain saw?
This level of service is not something I can really charge a customer. Not just me, but any small engine shop. With industry labor rates averaging $70 to $100 per hour, even higher in some cases, it would be cost prohibative. The labor, parts and fees would more than likely exceed more than half, or close to it, the cost of a new chainsaw.
This repair and cleaning took a while to complete. I'm not even sure how long it took.
I really appreciate you watching and commenting. We have more videos coming that I think you will like. I hope you stick around.
Have a good one!
@@chainsawace1777 Thanks!!!
It's as if it just came out of the factory yesterday!
Beautiful job, well done.
Thank you for watching and for the nice comment!
Have a great day!
20 years of dirt and neglect, and everything still checks out.
European Engineering, can't say I'm surprised.
Of course, it's a Stihl
I've got a 30 year old huskavarna and don't do anything but run it never cleaner anything my grandpa's old Mccoulac is the same way I never saw him clean it dad said he never did it has a 30 inch bar on that heavy engine and a 6 ft 2 man bar it still fires no more than 5 pulls it also has the thumb pump chain oiler
Good job . Learned a few tips.
What do you charge for this service?
I have no problem taking this apart but putting it back together & the right way is a different story.
This level of service would be impossible to charge. It would simply be too much. This is my chainsaw now, it was given to me, and I wanted to show the complete repair and cleaning process to you guys.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nothing's impossible, clearly the commenter would pay for a service like this. How many hours did this take?
I do this for used saws I sell on eBay and I usually profit more than stihl does on brand new new units. By doing this. 150-200$ profit is what I shoot for on mid range units.
The real profit comes in the special cleaners and restoration agents I use they restore the plastic itself for many months to come. Taking away years of abuse and neglect in a few sprays and some scrubbing.
In most cases the vacuum test is completely unnecessary I’ve seen 5 saws in 20 years with seal or case issues
All I can do is change the spark plug and oil the chain. I don’t have any chain saw dissembling skills, so I enjoy watching experts like you. Excellent video.
things like that u should just do sometimes and learn.. Ive done a lot of moped/scooter tuning when i was in my teens.. little chainsaw motor doesnt faze me.
Keep at it! You'll be changing the carburetor in no time! Thanks for watching.
Wow now that’s how you clean a saw love the video. I’m a subscriber loved every minute of the video until I seen you use Trufuel. Motomix is the best I’ve seen so many people have issues with the Trufuel. Either way it was a great video wish my local stihl dealer offered chainsaw detailing. That’s one great video
Thanks so much for the great comment and being a subscriber! I really appreciate you. Have a great day man!
I only use gasoline mixed with the STHIL oil for my chainsaw and string trimmer.
That was a great video and because of the precise detail you took the trouble to show us, anyone watching forward and back should be able copy your workflow. But good near vision, steady hands and a tidy shop look like they are needed! I thought car carborettors were bad enough but you better not sneeze when this little joker is apart 🙂Good point about the veg oil helping to renew the plastic casing. I don't think such a repair is economic, but what a great high school engineering project a rebuild like this could make. I watched it and didn't even notice the time going by!
Thanks for the nice comment and for watching the video!
I live in an area where chainsaw use is quite common, and what I can tell you is that NO ONE cleans their chainsaw after each use. More like once a year after hurricane season is over. Doesn't seem to faze the Stihl saws one bit.
Yeah, I got my start in the forest service, then, as a structural fireman, well, that's different. One doesn't wanna be yanking your chain at the foot of the ladder while interior is impatiently penciling. But after cutting trees, there's a chain check & specifically spotshine unless I hear something funny. Otherwise, end of the week for a good cleaning. I suppose I've adopted some of these patterns for my own saw. A little less diligent than my firearms. After shooting, we all do a pow-wow cleaning circle. Doubles as platform for bragging rights & shit talking.
I resemble that, it's been more than six years than the last time I touched my 029 farm boss, I shudder when I think how the gas must be likely all varnish.
@chuckschillingvideos: I had to go see if anyone else balked at his statement to perform this much labor after every saw use.
Yeah most people don't have any pride in their belongings. It's also called laziness.
@@gretzkyz No, it's called priorities. A quality chainsaw doesn't need to be fussed over every time it's put to use. Keep the fluids topped off, make sure the chain and transmission don't get caked with congealed resin and sawdust, and keep the blade sharpened, and there's no need for all of the disassembly shown in the video.
Good job, I have the same saw, now I will tackle its strip down with confidence. Thank you Sir.🎉
Hellava job. And it only took 54 min.🤣 What brand is the vac/pressure pump? 👍🍻
Thank you William! The pump I used in the video is one that is made by STIHL. I don't think they are on the open market. However, there is a good one made by MityVac. Here it is: amzn.to/4bgPah8
@@chainsawace1777 Yeah, been lookin at a MityVac. Thanks.👍🍻
I love getting hold of neglected old saws like this one that the owner has given up on. It usually doesn't take more than a good cleaning, a carb kit and other peripheral parts to get them running like new again. I once found a Stihl 034 beside a road in the national forest that somebody got pissed off at and threw away. After going through it my friend is still using it 10 years later.
Really great in-depth disassemble & reassemble Thanks!!
I really appreciate you watching and commenting! Thank you!
Tell the people how the chain goes on what direction of the teeth. ??????
You are the only person I have heard suggesting to lift the guide bar when adjusting the chain tension and bar nuts. I have done this for years after seeing what a difference it can make when doing so.
You're the man!!!. Lost me 1 minute in, but I would have taken photos to remind me where comes what. Very entertaining. Thanks.
Agreed;Always take lots of pictures; A picture is worth a thousand words; what you DO in your HASTE you will REGRET in your LEISURE)
I normally don't watch too many "how to" videos of this length all the way to end. I watched yours to end. I enjoyed your video. Mahalo sir.
Thank you, my girlfriends family likes to leave a bunch of junk around including (what i am guessing) a broken stihl chainsaw that was left in the dirt for a few years so i am going to try to clean it and fix it so this should really help. Also, that vid on how to do pressure and vacuum tests without the fancy thingamabob would be handy.
Good camera and angles. excellent vid. Great talk through.
Great service!! Very satisfying. ❤
Excellent video, your experience dismantling and reassembling is quite obvious!😊
Thanks for the nice
Comment and the view!
Great video thank you so much for all the details
Fantastic video! Thanks for posting! It has a lot of detail missing in most other disassembly/assembly videos. I bookmarked this one so as not to lose it.
Much love. I have a new one dropping probably tonight or in the morning. Thanks for watching my friend!
Great restoration job. Almost as good as new
Thank you so much for the nice comment!
Great job, Great camera work, thanks for sharing
awesome video man ... great to see a thorough tear-down like this one
Glad you enjoyed it! I've been away for a bit with life things. We have more coming in the near future that you will enjoy if you liked this one. Thanks again for the view and the nice comment.
@@chainsawace1777 Yeah your format is terrific and you've clearly got the knowledge
Great video, nice job on your rebuild.
Amazing master class just in time for repairs from nz
Epic restoration. Well done.
Thanks so much. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Have a great day.
I bought a sonic cleaner to clean part from my teardowns....works like a a treat!
Sonic cleaners are awesome. Way better than the old days of using harsh and dangerous chemicals like chemdip.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great! I have a 40-50 yo Stihl 036 which looks just like the model you are working on. If I ever need to do a complete tare down, this is the video! I keep my air filter clean and do a lot of lub, but for about 45 years, it just work. On my 10 acres, there is some use every year but not intensive. Just a little maintenance and fresh fuel and it always works well. I love my chain saw. I also love the more agressive Oregon chains. I want chips, not dust.👍