Fixing A Stihl Chainsaw That Won't Stay Running
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Thank you for watching. This chainsaw starts and runs but won't stay that way. The easy fix would be to just replace the carb, but I'm going to take the long road.
@greghercher2068 3 ай бұрын
The amount of detail you give is not only insane, but extremely helpful. Thanks for that.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@gustasvindziulis 9 ай бұрын
My grandpa bought a ms180 in 2008, used it for a few years to make firewood, then the saw suddenly stopped starting so it was left in the garage for around 8 years. So one day I’m doing some work and I found the chainsaw, asked my grandpa about it. He told me that it doesn’t start so I gave it a shot. Cleaned the carburetor, filters, bought a new spark plug and it works like a charm. I still have it and use it to this day and I believe that the one I have is better than the new one.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
nice work!
@MrRmh3481 9 ай бұрын
The black cap, thread on style Stihl saws are very reliable. They were the saws that Stihl built their empire on.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
I can agree with that
@DyslexicLunatic 2 ай бұрын
By far, one of the most informative videos on chainsaw troubleshooting I've viewed. I am experiencing this problem on an 029 that is 30+ years old, and it's been a bit frustrating. I've worked everything but the carb, and that is now on the agenda. This video gave me a great heads up on how to proceed. Thank you.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 2 ай бұрын
you're welcome and thank you for the kind words!
@Gingerwhale 2 ай бұрын
I bought an used Stihl 025 model (16'' bar) about 15 years ago. As a homeowner with a big wooded yard I use it every year, trimming branches and cutting firewood. For the first time this year the saw started to stall after 10 minutes. And for the first time I decided to bring it to a repair shop for maintenance. They replaced the coil and overhauled the carb ($$). Even after this the problem remained. Next recourse: check out some KZfaq channels. This helped me locate the problem: it was simply the clogged air vent. On your video it's the black plastic vertical tube located to the left of of the carburetor, seen here at 7:54. Mine, possibly a homemade fix, has a small screw inserted at each end. Removed the screws and pushed air into the tube. Now the saw is running smoothly again. Your insight is greatly appreciated.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 2 ай бұрын
very good work
@ausmartin1 4 ай бұрын
Rebuilt mine 1/2 a year ago in Australia, mine needed new crankshaft seals that are a thicker design - it is a German made version. Carb is 1 turn out low & High with Low needing another 1/4 out for the middle sweet spot. Recently, I've had carburettor check valve failure & blockage in low idle circuit that needed cleaning. Impressive the cylinder & piston /rings were /are like new. So very impressive for its age & yes compression & power it has got. Ideal home owner saw as I've done larger jobs it wasn't designed for 😅
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@raincoast9010 3 ай бұрын
Was the 026 made in Germany?
@ausmartin1 3 ай бұрын
@@raincoast9010 Yes - Sold in Australia !
@Patrick-888 5 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have a 025 stihl also. I had a problem of it constantly stalling. The repair shop suggested putting a new engine in, which I did. I still had the same problem of it running and then stalling out. None of the shops could fix it. After the new engine was installed I only used True Fuel from the store. I was moving back to Florida so I emptied all the chain oil out and all the fuel. Tried to start the engine to ensure all the fuel was gone. I then stored it away. After several years I put a small amount of fuel in and some chain oil and she started right up. When I went to cut a pine tree she stalled. I havent been able to get it started since. After watching your video and another (about cleaning the valve? That allows air into the fuel tank). I will also use your video to take apart and clean the carburator (i think you put the carburater in carb cleaner then turned on your sonic cleaner?)
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 5 ай бұрын
no problem and good luck with it. Right now I'm putting the carb into gasoline, and then put the jar into the ultra sonic
@dietznutz1 9 ай бұрын
I would absolutely not recommend replacing a carb on a good quality tool because whatever shit you buy from china is gonna forever be worse than oem, get a rebuild kit
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
you make a good point.
@AdolfAuschwitz79 4 ай бұрын
Stihl ms250 is a awful chainsaw.... (I have one and hate it... it's garbage...) the least reliable out of all my saws...
@paulveenings6861 4 ай бұрын
@@AdolfAuschwitz79my ms250 is the most reliable saw I’ve got. I’ve had it for 7 years, it’s my go to saw. 🙂
@stark2315 3 ай бұрын
Hey if you look at the carb it says made china anyway 😆
@dietznutz1 3 ай бұрын
@stark2315 depends, on high end I've seen 50/50 china Japan
@rickthelian2215 9 ай бұрын
Many like ther old Stihl saws😊 Required a good clean, well done😊 I did notice the chain needed to be tightened slightly and perhaps sharpened 😊
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
yes I should have tightened it before using it. thank you for noticing
@mystic24100 9 ай бұрын
Sure enjoy watching your videos. I do good on 4 cycle engines but struggle with 2 cycle engines.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
I'm the same way, the 2 cycle are just a bit finicky
@davidcassidy5868 5 ай бұрын
I have an 025 purchased new back in 1997 Aside from a chain replacement or two, the only other issue i had was with a cracked / leaking fuel line. I also bought a FarmBoss w/ 20" bar last year for some very large Copper Beech and Cherry trees that needed cut up on the property here. Great saws, great Brand.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 5 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing that
@patrickbonner4841 9 ай бұрын
I normally put my chainsaw bar and chain into the dishwasher, I don't normally do it when the wife's standing in the kitchen
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
LOL!!
@ryang5441 9 ай бұрын
My main saw is still an old homelite 330. Cleaned the carb, replaced the intake boot, and it’s still putting in work. My backup is an even older Xl-12 that needed even less
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
very nice!
@Patrick-888 5 ай бұрын
I used homelight in my tree business and had better luck with them than with a stihl
@TheKrayusKorianis 9 ай бұрын
Easiest way to remove the choke linkage is to push the choke in on the carb and sliding the linkage to the left. It slides right out. The parts for the 021, 023 and 025 are still being made because Stihl still makes the MS 250 (the newer version of the 025). I have an MS 250, MS 170, Stihl 039 and a Stihl 026. I don't like the newer 1 models. They went the way that Husqvarna did on their saws. Over engineered with a bunch of little bits of plastic that if you were to remove, you'd have to get a new part.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
thank you!
@user-pq5pt7wf1o 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge it helps
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 27 күн бұрын
My pleasure
@mikesbarn1858 8 ай бұрын
There is usually a spring that controls chain oiling. If it’s out of spec it can cause too much or too little oiling.
@willj20 9 ай бұрын
Can you do a video that shows your degreaser and paint sprayer? Would love to know what your set up is
@jamess.putman1779 9 ай бұрын
Harbor Freight degreaser.
@jwayne777 9 ай бұрын
I just use a pressure washer on all my repairs. Keeps my workbench clean
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
yes I can.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
that works too.
@harrygregory6227 9 ай бұрын
These videos are always super entertaining and helpful to watch
@DJ-bh1ju 9 ай бұрын
Holy crap... I have an 023 doing exactly the same thing !!!!! It's till the original carb with no rebuilds ever, so, yeah, I'll try a rebuild on it or a new one. It's had 30 years of hard use but I don't want to replace it just yet. It's been a great runner and has cut hundreds of cords....Still starts right up and cuts great but won't stay running on idle no matter how it's adjusted.
@KennyBaltz 9 ай бұрын
I have an 017. Be mindful of the gas line. Mine had a hole in the gas line in the tank so it was sucking some air. It took me a while to find that trouble. She’s running and cutting great now! You have to order and replace with the right molded gas line for your saw.
@DJ-bh1ju 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir... I'll check that too.@@KennyBaltz
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
good luck with it.
@raincoast9010 3 ай бұрын
I have an 025 and i love it, it's my favorite chainsaw.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 3 ай бұрын
that's a very good saw
@ToreDL87 2 ай бұрын
Both my 024 (bought used years ago) and 025 (Bought used last year, made in 1999) stalls too, immediately after I switch the choke off, no matter what carb adjustment. Tried my hand on the 024 which I changed main fuel hose + filter, as well as impulse hose and spark plug, checked compression, checked muffler was free of obstructions, ditto fuel tank vent hose. Did a vacuum test on intake boot as well while moving it around (-0.5 bar according to Stihl spec), all checked out. Still no cigar. Then tried on the 025, same as above (which is to mean good compression, good spark, changed spark plug changed hoses blabla), same exact result, starts but won't idle when I take it off choke. Now, I'm a Stihl guy, but pro-grade saws mainly, so now I have a pretty solid idea why, those plastic clamshell crank housings are great for weight saving. .. Up until someone abuses them, the plastic gets pulled outta whack by the heat, displacing the crank & head not by so much that you see it but by just enough to take everything out of spec and that's all she wrote. In other words, only go with saws that have metal clamshell (crank housings), or, that's my current theory anyway.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 2 ай бұрын
you have a point about the case plastics. Also have you not tried to replace the carb yet?
@ToreDL87 2 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Yeah forgot to say I tried both rebuilding and replacing carbs on both saws and adjusted them to the correct spec to at least get the saws running. Starts and goes'ish on choke, take it off choke = stalls, cranking up the idle screw max only makes it idle a little bit higher for a split second before it stalls, applying throttle to get it off choke automatically yields the same result, takes it off choke and stalls it. I thought maybe it was getting way too much, but the sparkplug (NGK) looks perfect, and I replaced it with a new one (also NGK). I blew the air filter (metal mesh winter type) clean for good measure (but it was already pretty clean). Not one to give up easily, I also tried switching over the pumping and metering diaphragm from new carbs over to old carbs (which are clean, but I blew them clean all the same). So I tried both diaphragm's from both the old and new 024 carb in the 025 carb (direct bolt-in) but alas, same thing, likewise the other way around. At that point I gave up on the 024 so I could focus fully on the 025 because 1) it's almost like a pro-saw in how much easier it is to work on. Also 2) If you thought the 025 carb linkage was difficult, don't touch the 024! So about cylinder damage, which both my Stihl retailer and a specialist on KZfaq ("married with small engines" here on KZfaq) says the compression tester might not pick up on. In the process of inspecting/cleaning/rebuilding carb and muffler, I inspected the cylinder. I know for sure the front and back (around the ports) are good, and in 99% of cases that's usually where they get it, cylinder still has honing marks and piston has machining marks. That leaves the crank seals, the crankcase needs sealing or there's no vacuum for the impulse hose to make carb pull fuel. And a lot of people say the crank seals can be not as good quality on plastic homeowner saws as on the professional 026/260/261's, that would be a 20 dollar fix and it's definitely worth trying, I'll report back :) Edit: Goes without saying, but it's worth repeating your videos have helped me in largely understanding ballpark how small engines work, was able to repair my snowblower last winter (bad grounds for ignition system) and that got me out of a big pinch. Thanks for doing what you do!
@juantheron358 2 ай бұрын
Very good and clear video. Like your channel. I have a old 023 and problem is that after i run it for 15 minutes and try to restart........nothing. Always starts and run well. Would appreciate some advice. Thank you
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 2 ай бұрын
sure, when it happens again, try take off the air filter and dropping in some fuel into the carb, If it starts back up and runs, it's a carb issue and you can decide what to do
@clarkgarrison7091 3 ай бұрын
anyone know what the tach reading is at high and low RPM? for the 250 and 271
@hickorystx 9 ай бұрын
Equipment was manufactured better years ago. No matter what brand, stick with your original equipment as long as possible. This means actually taking care of the equipment as per manufacturers recommendations. New items are made cheaper and cost cutting shows eventually. Parts are the only issue for older models both in cost and availability. Oldie but Goodie still rules, just as we all age!!
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
well said!
@jameshedrick605 9 ай бұрын
I have that same saw. It did the same thing about not wanting to stay running. Put an aftermarket carb on it. It's adjustable and got it running like new again. On mine i just left that plastic piece off
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
hey nice work. Which plastic piece did you leave off?
@jameshedrick605 9 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE the one that goes around the adjustment screws
@richardjsdavis 6 ай бұрын
Hello there Really useful video - thank you. Can you detail what degreaser / mix you use in this video? It's doing a great job of clearing the gunk off everything!
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 6 ай бұрын
sure it's the degreaser from Harbor Freight. Don't worry, they only have the one.
@nunyabiznass1629 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Although what the heck is a sonic cleaner? No haven't googled it in just lazy haha. Great video though. Straight to the point with good camera work👍
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 3 ай бұрын
not sure if you've seen it, but it's an container that has ultra sonic transducers under it. you fill it with water or cleaner and put whatever you want to clean. Most use them for jewelry, but carbs work too.
@danielbenedict9236 4 ай бұрын
Just a helpful hint, I believe there is a passage to adjust the second mixture screw. If you look on the black handle there is a depression/hole in it that I believe will allow a screwdriver to access the screw although the screwdriver shaft may need to be longer.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 4 ай бұрын
thanks
@ramadinsookhoo6141 9 ай бұрын
Hey bro what's up? I have the same model chainsaw but it was made in Brazil. The area where the carburetor is a little different to the one that I own. Great video bro👏👏. As for your question I believe that you already know my answer to your question bro.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
yes I do, thank you!
@shaffersmallengineshop5957 5 ай бұрын
You got off easy on that one!
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 5 ай бұрын
I sure did
@kencurtis228 9 ай бұрын
TY for Sharing
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@Rein_Ciarfella 9 ай бұрын
In response to your question, I’d always prefer an older machine, as long as its weight and handling characteristics aren’t too different. Beyond a certain age saws were much heavier with a lower power to weight ratio, thereby making them much more strenuous and time consuming to use.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
me too!
@308dad8 9 ай бұрын
I have an older saw and a modern one. The modern saw is easier to start and bigger and pulls a 20” bar and chain. The older saw doesn’t have a primer and can be a pain to start sometimes. Both work well though, but the older one is a small saw runs 14 or 16” bar. I had to clean up the flywheel magnets and iron core for the coil and replaced the plug and flood the carb with gas and it started sucking and running fine
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
nice work
@robertmailhos8159 9 ай бұрын
Back in the day chain saw s had a manual oiling system which was a little testing of the user to keep the chain And bar properly coated In oil
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
yes they did, it was button If I recall.
@robertmailhos8159 9 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE you are right about the old school oiling system which was a push button to oil the chain and bar
@mariobernal4069 9 ай бұрын
I got a similar saw, the Stihl 023, its almost the same, i dont know what the difernce would be..... I would like to know how many gasquets got on the mufler and how they are asembly. I taked it a part yesterday and i might lost 1 gasket or: is there only one gasket between the mufler ans shild? Or are there other gasket betwin the shild and the piston chamber? Thanks
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
that information I wouldn't know about
@lewiemcneely9143 9 ай бұрын
I'd just as soon have an older Stihl but probably not another brand. All of my saws have been older and run like they were on fire for ages except the 26 but it was a screamer anyway. I ran a 24 Stihl with a 24 inch bar and it was a BEAUTY as in not too heavy with enough power to do the job; just a sweet running saw. My pal with his shop has one but it needs a top end. I'll pass. Leaf season now. Good fix and Blessings
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
good choice!
@nathanwilson8376 9 ай бұрын
Just curious where you would look for parts and how to make sure they are the correct ones?
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
I find model and serial number on the machine, then I look at popular small engine sites and put that information into their site and they'll give me the information I need. after that it's up to you where you buy the part. Amazon, Ebay or some other site
@dannybowman7792 8 ай бұрын
Loved your presentation! I am a Stihl Tec. at a local hardware store. I want to know what one earth you cleaned that saw with? That stuff is great! I hate repairing a dirty saw! LOL had one some weeks ago that was so dirty that the customer couldn't turn the saw OFF. That much grim and oil was keeping the stop switch from making contact;. (Charged him what I call; "stupid tax" for not maintaining his saw. Just want to know that cleaner so I can get some, thanks.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 8 ай бұрын
thanks, it's the degreaser from Harbor Freight.
@stevenloy6657 9 ай бұрын
I run stihls that have a “0” in the model number, whether before or after the model. Youngest saw I have is 13, an ms 290. I call it my new saw, Not a fan of where Stihl went once the 1’s and 2’s started getting put in the model numbers. Great video man.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
I like they way you're choosing saw! Thank you!
@electroddxful 9 ай бұрын
Great video 👍🙏👍🙏
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@armandoespinoza6201 9 ай бұрын
I got one of this ms 250 or 025 and I redone the carb with gaskets and diapraghms the problem is when Im trying on restart it after 25 minutes needs choke again, its normal? or maybe i got a gas pressure trouble?
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
depending on the air time, 25 minutes would be more than enough to cool the engine down requiring to use the choke again.
@KennyBaltz 9 ай бұрын
Be sure to check your gas line. A leak in the gas line inside the tank will drive you crazy.
@ralphduncan8054 7 ай бұрын
I contacted u about my Poulan Pro riding mower model:pp20va46- would not start. You had asked if I could turn the engine by hand- yes. New parts are battery, starter, solenoid, and ignition switch. Starter does try to engage engine when hot wired from bat to starter----- now will crank 2-3 times and blows the fuse. I suspect short in main wiring harness. Looking at possibly replacing the main harness. Any advice. Nearly winter where I'm at, so will work on in the spring.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 7 ай бұрын
have you checked the valve lash? From the description it seems to be out of tolerance by quite a bit.
@ralphduncan8054 7 ай бұрын
It was a running mower, it sat for 2 wks and then this issue has kept it parked. Have not had any major issues with it till now. Running normal, no hard starting, no leaking or using oil, and just put new drive belt and deck belt first part of this summer @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
@Treestouch 8 ай бұрын
Quick question, I’m working with. Stihl 020T. I have the oil reservoir emptied out while I try to get it running correctly so I don’t have oil dripping out. My question is could having the oil reservoir empty prevent the saw from running correctly? I noticed you mentioned having oil in the saw. I don’t have the bar on right now so I don’t need oil. Thanks for your help in advance.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 8 ай бұрын
thanks for the question and no having the oil reservoir off should not keep the engine from running. They are 2 separate systems
@Treestouch 8 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE ok thanks!! I think I’ve got to replace carb at this point.
@richardboggs9428 9 ай бұрын
The older work better than the new stuff
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
agreed
@dagorithe 9 ай бұрын
I usually chose the older. Partially because I inherit them but usually it seems to me that the older equipment is built better, but that is my opinion. And if I in her it them, then I usually know the history of use/abuse. I believe I have that model of chainsaw in the shed. I think I’ve got a Poulan, several Stihls and one ore two odds and ends.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
nice collection and yes I think the older ones are great too.
@luxbeci2 4 ай бұрын
What problem this Stihl chainsaw? Not work? I have Stihl 171 and Stihl 880
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 4 ай бұрын
did you watch the entire video? I'm pretty sure I mentioned it.
@luxbeci2 4 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Yes I watched but not totally understand everything I need copy Google translator
@blabla1177-r7u 5 ай бұрын
My saw starts giving itself high idle gas after working with it for couple of minutes and then it shuts down. When i start it cold idle gas is normal. I checked fuel filters and there seems to be no problem with it getting enough fuel. I never adjusted anything on the carburetor.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 5 ай бұрын
have you checked the tank vent?
@scottreese5492 5 ай бұрын
I have a ms 180c , can't get throttle response right, won't stay running, I've tried everything I know. So far :New piston/cylinder crank, aftermarket carb then rebuild OEM, air filter, fuel filter, unit is not old , just fuel went bad .
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 5 ай бұрын
you did a lot of work. How was the compression reading after the rebuild and have you leaked checked the engine?
@hidhshsj123 9 ай бұрын
My dad and I fixed the same saw this year
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
hey nice job!
@MrSHAUNE55 9 ай бұрын
I've just done an old Stihl 038av chainsaw, turned out it was the impulse pipe had rotted away.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
wow that's a first for me
@MrSHAUNE55 9 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE It was for me, didn't know chainsaws had a flexi rubber manifold with a separate pipe for the pulse that goes to the little hole on the back of the carb to work the pump diaphragm.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 8 ай бұрын
it was a surprise to me too.
@prostreetgsxr 9 ай бұрын
What degreaser did you use? The video makes it look like you did not agitated it at all and if you didn’t that is very impressive results.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
it's the degreaser from Harbor Freight and I'm using it at full concentration
@prostreetgsxr 9 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you so much! Did you have to agitate it at all? If you didn’t, that is even more impressive.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 8 ай бұрын
no agitation
@jamess.putman1779 9 ай бұрын
What liquid was in the jar you put the carb in .
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
stale gasoline
@jamess.putman1779 9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@erniemoore2365 8 ай бұрын
Why do I have to keep pumping primer bulb to keep saw running
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 8 ай бұрын
because one of the diaphragms in the carb is not working like it should,
@erniemoore2365 8 ай бұрын
Found problem, pin hole in fuel line.
@user-pq5pt7wf1o 29 күн бұрын
If u have a dirty fuel filter inside the tank it will prevent the chainsaw to start or stall too
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 27 күн бұрын
you are correct
@Rein_Ciarfella 9 ай бұрын
I think it’s remarkable that the initial factory L setting is one turn out yet it’s tuned well now, years later, at 2.25 turns out.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
I know right, glad you saw that too.
@aaronpowell4885 9 ай бұрын
I believe part of that can be contributed to ethanol in todays gasoline. Ethanol produces about 30% less btu's than gasoline.
@Rein_Ciarfella 9 ай бұрын
@@aaronpowell4885 Wow, that’s a really good point I never thought about before! I need to keep that in mind any time I’m working on older machines! Thanks so much for that! 🔧👍
@aaronpowell4885 9 ай бұрын
@@Rein_Ciarfella 😉👍🏻
@ralphmowery2898 9 ай бұрын
It would be interesting to see if putting in the ethanol free gas would require turning the screws back. That brings up another question. If the factory tunes it up for one gas and I buy the other kind of gas do I need to retune the engine ? I only use the ethanol free gas in the small engines now. Just use the ethanol junk in the car. @@aaronpowell4885
@wojciechszymanowski 9 ай бұрын
Recommending to replace whole carburetor when only diaphragm is worn out is like replacing engine when only new piston rings are needed. I was surprised You haven’t concluded in the end that buying new saw is better solution 😂
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
your wisdom is beyond belief and understanding.
@ralphmowery2898 9 ай бұрын
It all depends on time and money. On some of the small engines the carb is not that expensive and if paying shop rates it is cheaper just to replace than repair.
@Patrick4959 9 ай бұрын
For me if I had to choose a Chainsaw old school one's would be it etc.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
nice choice
@rubberduck4966 9 ай бұрын
You showed a close up of the chain which asked for some tension.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
yes you are correct
@ethanmiller3935 9 ай бұрын
I would go with a new saw compared to an older saw. At a certin point, age starts playing a factor and not just hours. I have fixed multiple small issues (with oe parts) and have been close to spending what l would have on a new unit. But the challenge and giving me something to do was worth it!
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
good choice!
@christophermarshall5765 9 ай бұрын
I would prefer the older saw.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
me too.
@brianking1138 9 ай бұрын
I would rather have an older one.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
agreed
@ronaldbrown5745 9 ай бұрын
For an older saw those diaphragms looked in very good conditions.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
yes you're right about that.
@viperstrike3827 7 ай бұрын
That is an aftermarket carb.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 7 ай бұрын
at it's Age I would assume that too.
@Wilbargosh 9 ай бұрын
Clean the air filter, change the spark plug, replace the fuel uptake rubber hose (they get splits allowing air in), pour in some new premix fuel and it will work
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
thank you
@robertb.8885 7 ай бұрын
You ,mentioned replacing the fuel uptake rubber hose ,is this located on the tank with the little screw regards
@Wilbargosh 7 ай бұрын
@@robertb.8885 It links the fuel tank to the carbi. As the rubber gets old it splits, causing fuel to leak and air to get into the carbi causing it to run poorly.
@robertb.8885 7 ай бұрын
@@Wilbargosh cheers thanks for the reply:)
@patrickbonner4841 9 ай бұрын
Thats some degreaser
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
yes it is.
@daphlavor 9 ай бұрын
Old
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 9 ай бұрын
same
@lewishawks2258 4 ай бұрын
The new one are trash I will not buy one I hope Stihl go out of business
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