A detailed systematic troubleshooting scenario at its best. A comprehensive analysis of presenting issue and a guided delivery for a successful conclusion, as it should be. A close up view of the critical thinking needed to resolve this issue along with great voiceover, filming and rationales to support interventions. Very much appreciate the additional comments of your knowledge along the way to this repair. Thank you again for a consistent presentation and keeping it real. 👍👍🙂
My dad took two stihl chainsaws, one was broken, couldn’t get it to run, and he took the bar and chain, and did a transplant onto another stihl chainsaw. It worked like a charm. Now i have a two stage snowblower, its a MTDX yard machines snowblower from early 2000s i would say, well it was given to us recently, witching the last couple of years, and so we just ordered new belts for it, we needed a drive belt and a belt for the auger, the belts on it now are stretched and they have started to dry rot. After we get the belts, i am getting fresh oil for her, and then i will be getting some paint that goes onto rust,and then. I will ceramic coat it so i can not have a difficulty time with snow ticking to the inside as bad. .have a great night as well, the projects are getting better and better. When new thing come to play, its always an a adventure
Just wanted to take this time to tell you that I really enjoy your videos. They have helped me solve issues in the past, and probably later in the future.
Anytime i work on someone's chainsaw that needs a piece of fuel line replaced i will replace them all just so they don't have to bring it back to have the lines fixed again
Too many variables to truly place blame on the other shop: maybe that return line "was" OK at the time. I agree that if I'm replacing any fuel line, I replace them all. Did the owner say: don't spend any more than xx$ ?? Maybe the owner was was messing with the carb screws? Nice video, as usual Mr IHG. Cheers!
I have skimped on changing all the lines before, but now that I know that It can come back to bite me, I usually jus change them all. Thank The Lawnmower Lady.
Nope. Any quality small engine shop will change out the lines. If one is bad, others are sure to fail. Unless the shop is in it for money for another visit from the customer. They will not be around very long.
@@jimamerica7419 you're prolly right about an unscrupulous shop. But I've refused to fix something like that if the customer wants to cheap out. I tell them all or none. I honestly never want to see someone cone back for something I messed up.
I’ve been studying small engine work for several months and your channels are possibly the best I’ve found. Thank you very much for precision quality videos. My goal is to be able to acquire free or low cost machines, bring them back to life, up to excellent operating condition and sell. I’ve been looking for videos that go through complete diagnosis, repairs and service and this is the best one I’ve found on chainsaws. One thing I might have added in your process was inspecting the plug for condition and gap. Although you did confirm ignition function, my understanding is that correct gap sometimes makes a difference between firing and not firing and how well the engine runs. As to what to do about this particular chainsaw’s issue of one fuel line not being replaced, there just isn’t enough confirmed information to make a fault determination. I’ve got almost 2-dozen machines in house now and obtaining clear history seems to be a constant difficulty no matter how many questions I ask, hence my search for complete diagnostic procedures.
Thank you for Clear and simple walkthroughs. You have Perfected Troubleshooting Videos. Your videos take the frustration and intimidation out of repairing a small engine. I Really appriciate the time and effort you put into the videos. The camera work is alway GREAT!
I would fix it myself. Decent saw and good job getting it going but my two brands are the pro series of husqvarna and Stihl. With proper maintenance and care they will last multiple generations to come.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE your welcome. When you heat with wood and clean up after the occasional ice storm you definitely want something quick to start, very dependable and pretty powerful. The expensive investment is well worth it and have had mine for twelve plus years and Stihl chewing with a pull of the starter handle.
In a perfect world some businesses would understand to take care of your equipment back and repair it but it seems more and more today’s world but this is not the reality sometimes is best to take your equipment someplace else or invest in a Better piece of equipment
depends in the original agreement, "$ to get it running" vs "$ to refurbished the machine". I don't have any experience getting work done by a shop except for some car work.
I had to drill 16 holes in the air box above the original ones and then replace the plug to an NGK gapped at .25-.30 until it finally ran good. The torch plug they come with is just pretty poor even when gapped way out. When I got mine from the store it was at like .12. Barely ran now it runs amazing for a poulan. Good back up saw I guess
Got a used Poulon and changed all the hoses, lot of fun, and then while trying to get it running the flywheel key sheared off. I didn't go there at the beginning and it seems the previous owner had it loosened or didn't tighten it up enough. Then I found out the FLYWHEEL KEY IS PART OF THE FLYWHEEL . Worst design I ever encountered. If you shear the key you have to get whole new flywheel.
If repaired by someone recently, the previous owner should of returned it after taking the top off discovering the one fuel line not changed. I think the owner did the repair, only had enough line to do the two lines, instead of getting more line thought it would be okay for now but they where wrong. I know good quality fuel line is expensive. Thinking either way with replacing bulb 2 of the 3 lines is quite silly, but understandable if brought parts as a package and was short on fuel line.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE my pleasure mate i also have a McCullough 42cc Chainsaw with a 16" (Inchpl) bar on it model CS -420T and i do believe this may help me with what i am having trouble with atm.
I would fix the saw myself & I wouldn't take it back to the person who didn't fix it properly in the first place unless it was under warranty but I wouldn't take it back to them ever again after the 1-3 month warranty period expires. It's only due to consumer Law in New South Wales in Australia that there needs to be a form of warranty offered on the repair meaning that the customer isn't to be charged for the same repair more than once during the warranty period !
If it was my saw it would have been repaired correctly. If it was my friends I would tell them to confront whoever worked on it. I always replace all the lines.
If one fuel line is bad just replace the lot, it's what, $5 more? It'll save the owner a nd service person a load of hassle later on and makes far more economical sense. Besides, a customer that's happy will be returning customer .
They wouldn't get my equipment again. I can overlook some things, but that old brittle fuel line isn't one of them. If they can't get the obvious stuff, I have no faith they'll get the less obvious.
I don’t understand the logic of not replacing all of the fuel lines especially if the carb was removed and serviced. Also, the carb was too far out of adjustment to be just a temperature difference. I would cut my losses and NOT take it back to that so-called shop. I would also tell anyone that would listen not to use that shop.
A detailed systematic troubleshooting scenario at its best. A comprehensive analysis of presenting issue and a guided delivery for a successful conclusion, as it should be. A close up view of the critical thinking needed to resolve this issue along with great voiceover, filming and rationales to support interventions. Very much appreciate the additional comments of your knowledge along the way to this repair. Thank you again for a consistent presentation and keeping it real. 👍👍🙂
Thank you Gary Anello.
ok, yeah, what he said. 🤣
My dad took two stihl chainsaws, one was broken, couldn’t get it to run, and he took the bar and chain, and did a transplant onto another stihl chainsaw. It worked like a charm. Now i have a two stage snowblower, its a MTDX yard machines snowblower from early 2000s i would say, well it was given to us recently, witching the last couple of years, and so we just ordered new belts for it, we needed a drive belt and a belt for the auger, the belts on it now are stretched and they have started to dry rot. After we get the belts, i am getting fresh oil for her, and then i will be getting some paint that goes onto rust,and then. I will ceramic coat it so i can not have a difficulty time with snow ticking to the inside as bad. .have a great night as well, the projects are getting better and better. When new thing come to play, its always an a adventure
thank you Alexander Costa for sharing your experience.
Really liked the explanation on idle/low/high screw adjustments!
Thanks I appreciate it.
Just wanted to take this time to tell you that I really enjoy your videos. They have helped me solve issues in the past, and probably later in the future.
no problem, and Thank you Keith Dunbar, I appreciate it very much.
Anytime i work on someone's chainsaw that needs a piece of fuel line replaced i will replace them all just so they don't have to bring it back to have the lines fixed again
you are absolutely right about that. Thank you James Hedrick
Too many variables to truly place blame on the other shop: maybe that return line "was" OK at the time. I agree that if I'm replacing any fuel line, I replace them all. Did the owner say: don't spend any more than xx$ ?? Maybe the owner was was messing with the carb screws? Nice video, as usual Mr IHG. Cheers!
I have skimped on changing all the lines before, but now that I know that It can come back to bite me, I usually jus change them all. Thank The Lawnmower Lady.
Nope. Any quality small engine shop will change out the lines. If one is bad, others are sure to fail. Unless the shop is in it for money for another visit from the customer. They will not be around very long.
@@jimamerica7419 you're prolly right about an unscrupulous shop. But I've refused to fix something like that if the customer wants to cheap out. I tell them all or none. I honestly never want to see someone cone back for something I messed up.
you make a very good point.
Love how you make it easy to understand. Thanks man
I appreciate the compliment.
I’ve been studying small engine work for several months and your channels are possibly the best I’ve found. Thank you very much for precision quality videos. My goal is to be able to acquire free or low cost machines, bring them back to life, up to excellent operating condition and sell. I’ve been looking for videos that go through complete diagnosis, repairs and service and this is the best one I’ve found on chainsaws. One thing I might have added in your process was inspecting the plug for condition and gap. Although you did confirm ignition function, my understanding is that correct gap sometimes makes a difference between firing and not firing and how well the engine runs. As to what to do about this particular chainsaw’s issue of one fuel line not being replaced, there just isn’t enough confirmed information to make a fault determination. I’ve got almost 2-dozen machines in house now and obtaining clear history seems to be a constant difficulty no matter how many questions I ask, hence my search for complete diagnostic procedures.
you are correct about the spark plug gap. I'll have to remember that next time.
Thank you for Clear and simple walkthroughs. You have Perfected Troubleshooting Videos.
Your videos take the frustration and intimidation out of repairing a small engine.
I Really appriciate the time and effort you put into the videos. The camera work is alway GREAT!
Glad to help
First thing is its Poulan saw. Second it’s a Poulan 😆
Good practical video with no nonsense. Keep up the good work.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Joseph Sepe.
Ahhh the LEGENDARY Wild Thing lol The bar and chain are worth more than the saw great how to video though 👍🏽👌🏽✌🏽💯
you are correct.
People say a lot of things. Yet Home Garage is the first competent person to handle it. Good job, buddy. And remember to grease the bar spinner.
ah yes, gotta go back and grease it. thanks man.
I would fix it myself. Decent saw and good job getting it going but my two brands are the pro series of husqvarna and Stihl. With proper maintenance and care they will last multiple generations to come.
you are absolutely right about that. Thank you Shawn Dubay
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE your welcome. When you heat with wood and clean up after the occasional ice storm you definitely want something quick to start, very dependable and pretty powerful. The expensive investment is well worth it and have had mine for twelve plus years and Stihl chewing with a pull of the starter handle.
Agreed, take it back. If someone is in business to fix small engines then they should be able to fix it
Thank you Cole Steffens and you make a great point.
You're too generous - if someone does a poor job, I would just walk away and keep going.
thank you Rhian Taylor
Gotta agree with everyone, I have never replaced 1 line, if you have the tool or and the tank empty it's 2 more minutes to replace both.
thank you Guys playing with tools.
I wish i could have someone that would work on my dad’s 90’s poulon super clean saw
Does it mean a lot to you or him?
It’s one of the few things i have from him. My dad was killed in a automobile crash and was kill so it’s something that has sentimental value to me
I understand
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I’ve been trying to find parts for it but I just end up with them being discontinued
In a perfect world some businesses would understand to take care of your equipment back and repair it but it seems more and more today’s world but this is not the reality sometimes is best to take your equipment someplace else or invest in a Better piece of equipment
I completely agree with you.
depends in the original agreement, "$ to get it running" vs "$ to refurbished the machine". I don't have any experience getting work done by a shop except for some car work.
you make a good point. Although I would hate to think there was that much of a price difference.
I had to drill 16 holes in the air box above the original ones and then replace the plug to an NGK gapped at .25-.30 until it finally ran good. The torch plug they come with is just pretty poor even when gapped way out. When I got mine from the store it was at like .12. Barely ran now it runs amazing for a poulan. Good back up saw I guess
Yes I wouldn't use it as my primary either unless I had to.
Got a used Poulon and changed all the hoses, lot of fun, and then while trying to get it running the flywheel key sheared off. I didn't go there at the beginning and it seems the previous owner had it loosened or didn't tighten it up enough. Then I found out the FLYWHEEL KEY IS PART OF THE FLYWHEEL . Worst design I ever encountered. If you shear the key you have to get whole new flywheel.
Yes it's very annoying but most cheaper saws have the same design.
Great video! Thank you 👍🏻
Glad you liked it!
I recommend the SUNOCO non ethanol pump gas mixed with 50:1 two cycle 🛢oil.
thank you Brian Eastman
Oh, what a shock...*another* Poulan saw that won't start!
I would take it back to them to fix it right but after that I would find a different shop in the future.
that makes sense. I wish I knew the shop name, at least for my own reference.
Good video....very informative. Always like how you get your audience involved.
Glad you enjoyed it!
MIne would never rev up, even with the knock off carb. And if that was my saw I'd do like I did with mine and give it to the son-in-law. GBWYou!
If repaired by someone recently, the previous owner should of returned it after taking the top off discovering the one fuel line not changed.
I think the owner did the repair, only had enough line to do the two lines, instead of getting more line thought it would be okay for now but they where wrong.
I know good quality fuel line is expensive.
Thinking either way with replacing bulb 2 of the 3 lines is quite silly, but understandable if brought parts as a package and was short on fuel line.
you might be on to something. I do remember asking about taking it back, But for some reason , I don't remember the response.
If the flywheel key were sheared, the engine would not have started on the fuel squirted directly into the cylinder. I'm pretty sure you knew that.
yes it's rare for the key to shear but I have seen it done before.
You can work on my stuff anytime! Great job.
If Only I lived closer to your part of the desert Dave.
personally i would have a good go at it and see what i can work out before taking it back into the person who did a bit of tweaking before hand etc.
Thank you Patrick Stapleton.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE my pleasure mate i also have a McCullough 42cc Chainsaw with a 16" (Inchpl) bar on it model CS -420T and i do believe this may help me with what i am having trouble with atm.
I would fix the saw myself & I wouldn't take it back to the person who didn't fix it properly in the first place unless it was under warranty but I wouldn't take it back to them ever again after the 1-3 month warranty period expires.
It's only due to consumer Law in New South Wales in Australia that there needs to be a form of warranty offered on the repair meaning that the customer isn't to be charged for the same repair more than once during the warranty period !
A warranty would be nice but it's not very common here.
How much is saw like that in used condition worth on resale and thanks for the videos I've learned a lot from you.
not much, maybe $60.
If it was my saw it would have been repaired correctly. If it was my friends I would tell them to confront whoever worked on it. I always replace all the lines.
I hope they do exactly that. thank you Brian King
Enjoy it
thank you Malik motor mac.
If one fuel line is bad just replace the lot, it's what, $5 more?
It'll save the owner a nd service person a load of hassle later on and makes far more economical sense.
Besides, a customer that's happy will be returning customer .
You are absolutely right about that. thank you Gerrit Max.
Purple? They really do sell these things in all kinds of colors
I know right.
Good
Thanks
This video looks familiar. Was it reintroduced again?
I don't think so.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Same brand, different model. czcams.com/video/s8qsGFCSuys/video.html
yes this was that crazy 90's color themed one from years ago.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I thought I remembered that color. Good videos.
They wouldn't get my equipment again. I can overlook some things, but that old brittle fuel line isn't one of them. If they can't get the obvious stuff, I have no faith they'll get the less obvious.
It's definitely hard not to blame them for not changing the line. Thanks Cliff B.
That’s what I would do. Take it back and tell them to fix it right.
me too, it just makes sense
Let’s go 2 uploads
No i fajnie!
Poohlan. Enough said.
I don’t understand the logic of not replacing all of the fuel lines especially if the carb was removed and serviced. Also, the carb was too far out of adjustment to be just a temperature difference. I would cut my losses and NOT take it back to that so-called shop. I would also tell anyone that would listen not to use that shop.
I know right, I don't understand it completely either
A purple wild thing poulan chainsaw lol 😂🤣😅 yeah buddy 😎
I have a super clean from the 90’s that was my dad’s
@@brianbaird3 cool 😎 .you have the chain saw that was your dad's
I know right.
have you thought about fixing it?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I don't have one of those but if I did it would be running
I would of carried it back to the person who serviced the saw and let them see the problem I was getting to start it.
I wish I knew what shop did it. I would definitely stay away from them.