You were dead on. You inspired me to take another look at my old Poulan which hasn't run in about 10 years. Put some starting fluid in the carb and it fired, than noticed the fuel line disintegrating just like yours. This old Poulan looks just like your Craftsman. Went to Tractor Supply and got a fuel line kit as you mentioned. It's back running again. Good job dude.

Good job for a newbie! There is a preferred way of replacing fuel line without drilling the hole bigger. You cut (split) the end of the fuel line in half about an inch up. Cut one of the sides off and stick the other cut side in the hole and pull it through with a pair of needle nose pliers or a hemostat.

Good job, man, it's nice to see people keeping these old things alive! All it needs now is a carb adjustment: Lower Idle so the chain doesn't spin when you don't need it. More responsive throttle (low)

A little tight, we'll call it an OJ glove. HAHA. had me rolling

Vintage cordless drill. Damn I’m old! Well done 👍

Have one a few years older than that from the 70's got it back in commission again and has always been reliable and always starts within 3 pulls . Awesome little saw cut many cords of wood in it's day. Nice video ! Thanks

Holy crap people, what's wrong with some of you haters out there? This guy has *never* owned a chain saw before in his life. He gets one that doesn't even run, fixes it on the first try with great troubleshooting skills and is happy about it. That's awesome! I'm pretty sure he knows to not run it in sandals, it was probably him just testing it out after fixing it, relax people. Yes, the chain shouldn't be moving when it's idling, and even though many of you pointed this out, I didn't see anyone mention that it might be because the choke was still pulled when he was showing it, presumably because there was too much oil in the mix (others have explained this already) so the choke needed to stay on, and thus the idle was higher than normal and so the blade was still going. Good point about adjusting the fuel/air mix that someone pointed out. I grew up with one of these (purchased new) and just got rid of it about 10 years ago. It was a damn beast and cut everything I could throw at it. Nice fine man, and great job getting it running again! And the smoke, even though it's not normal, well, everything and everyone smoked back in the 70's. Cars, chainsaws, men, women, children....lol be safe with that thing. And if you are new to chainsaws in general please be careful careful careful. One kickback and you have taken a chunk out of your leg.... be safe!

@m998hmmwv7

4 жыл бұрын

They cant help being stupid lol

@splittingreen9735

4 жыл бұрын

Lol you probably suck with small engines too.

@haroldgeorgeibelljr

3 жыл бұрын

Well said thanks for your expert advice.

I have the same chainsaw and the owners manual calls for 16/1. Good call!

Love the flip flop / chainsaw combo. :-)))

Sounds great. Remember to let it warm up for at least a minute or two before using. Also once you start using it she will probably clean itself up. Worst case scenario is you make a few minor adjustments on the high low carburetor settings.. Great video..

Your chainsaw is from the 80's, everything was typically mixed at 32:1 because of what there was for oil technology back then. With modern 2-stroke oils, you can safely run the saw at 40:1 and not worry about it. I have a Poulan 2400 Woodmaster from the same era as yours and it runs perfectly at 40:1. Just make sure you run ETHANOL-FREE high test, especially in that saw. Tru-Fuel is perfect if you don't run a chainsaw constantly. It'll last a long time in storage especially if the cap is on tight. It doesn't matter what it is, garbage fuel ruins everything. If you think your little Craftsman/Poulan uses a lot of oil you should see my friends old Homelite C-5. The info label is still on his saw and it calls for straight SAE 30 to be mixed into gas. He can still safely run 40:1 even in that because modern oil is so much better. Especially high-end synthetic oil. :)

@ronfox5519

3 жыл бұрын

This is the same thing my small engine guy said. You mix the gas for a given engine according to the oil your using, not what the engine manufacturer. In a related aside, i had a friend who mix the gas in his sthil saws & trimmer with the used oil from his cummins diesel- and was very casual about getting the ratio right. His stuff was all old & running like a champ. Maybe it just dont matter as much as we think. IDK

@Slane583

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronfox5519 Oil technology is far superior today versus what my father and grandfather ran in their saws. It didn't have the additive package in it like modern synthetic oil does. Some of the really old chainsaws like my friends Homelite C5 was in an era where there wasn't any designated 2-stroke oils and it used regular motor oil from automobiles for its lubrication. So the engine didn't burn up during use it was required to mix the gas at 25:1 which is very rich. It's no different than comparing modern engine oil for automobiles to what cars used to run which was just straight dinosaur oil. It had to be thick to last for a good while before being changed. Now, depending on brand you can get 10,000 miles out of your oil before needing to change it. Where old oil was only capable of only getting you 2,000 miles before a changed was needed. A big difference. I like running AmsOil Saber in my Stihl MS251 at 40:1 versus the suggested 50:1 that Stihl says to run it at. It doesn't affect the saw much and I know it has a tad more oil in it so it won't get damaged while in use. The AmsOil Saber even says on the bottle that it has the capability to be ran at 90:1 and 100:1. But I don't trust going that lean with the mix. $13 for a bottle of AmsOil Saber is still cheaper than $400 for a new saw. :)

@ronfox5519

3 жыл бұрын

@@Slane583 thanks for the perspective. In your opinion, could some of the extra protection your getting with the 40:1, be gotten with 50:1, 60:1 oil mix & a slightly richer air/fuel mixture? A parallel question would be at a 90:1 mix, does the engine rev higer due to a better burn & therefore need to be richened up to keep it from burning up? Dont mean to pester, but it sounds like youve done some reasearch on this.

@Slane583

3 жыл бұрын

​@@ronfox5519 Running your power equipment at the stated 50:1 is usually your best and safest bet because that's what the manufacturer of the equipment has tested the saw or trimmer at for emissions purposes before shipping it to retailers. Running my saw at 40:1 is just a personal choice as I flip-flop between 40:1 when mixing my own gas and 50:1 when using pre-made containers of fuel as it's easy to get. As for your question about mixing the fuel to 60:1 & 90:1. Yes you can get similar protection as 50:1 IF you retune your carb for it so the saw/trimmer is getting more fuel and if the oil you're using says it supports such mixes. But the only oil I've seen on the market that states on the bottle that it's "safe" to run at mixes higher than 50:1 is the AmsOil Saber I run as personal choice. There might be others but that's the only one I've seen personally. Usually if you're wanting to run your equipment at mixes like 90:1 it's because you want to run LESS oil in your fuel so your saw/string trimmer runs cleaner and smokes less. So that again stems back to emissions. At the stock 50:1 a new chainsaw and string trimmer barely smokes anyway. It also gives you longer run time on pricier bottles of 2-stroke oil. But for me $13 is a small price to pay for keeping a $400 saw working properly. Especially when sawing wood on hot summer days you have the added oil so the saw doesn't over heat and burn itself out.

@ronfox5519

3 жыл бұрын

@@Slane583 thanks for the response. I thik ill be looking into this.

Thnx for the great video.i have the same thing,just got it,& I'll prob.have to do same to get it running. Btw, what year do u think this saw was made? Thnx again, Sir.

Mr Jimmy. You did Awesome on that old Chainsaw

Awesome video , I do t even own a chainsaw but still watched it .

Good work Jimmy!! That’s a really cool old chainsaw you saved from the scrap pile.

@1RoadGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timothy!

Oh and I am a suburban owner now. Bought my brother inlaws 2002 suburban LT 2 wheel drive. All dealer service. No accidents. New Firestone’s 240k. Runs and drives like new. They bought it new. They sold it to me for $1000. I took the stock fender flares off (so easy). For a streamline look Look forward to making some upgrades like the DRLs. Thanks for these vids man!

@1RoadGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome dude!!!

Cool, informative,well done video....thanks for posting buddy!

Awesome job jimmy! Sweet running vintage saw!

I agree. Try 40 to 1. Keep in mind that this saw seems to not have a kick back brake, just a guard. So while it is free it is most unsafe especially in the hand of the inexperienced.😎

i have this same saw just a poulan model exact same problem, was given to me also. ace also sells fuel lines on a big roll by the foot, it was the exact right size

Nice repair on you FREE Chain Saw. Glad that it works on just a few new parts. I have an old Sears Craftsman Chainsaw. The mix on it was 16-1. It smoked from the oil. I then went to a 32-1 mix & it performed much better. When idling the chain Shouldn't be moving. So you may have to Adjust the Idle & Air ,(High Speed) needles. I like to mix my own OIL & FUEL. Also add some SEA FOAM to the fuel, as it Definitely helps the Carburetor stay Clean. Good Sawing, BROTHER.

Something for nothing is always great. Good job. I'm making one saw out of three that was given to me. So I'm glad to see you get yours running.

Good job Jimmy! Love all your videos!

I came across the same craftsman model 358 found gasline also broke up due to age drilled out the gasline paths the filter was AWOL .found no primer bulb ?

Looks like the Mculloch I had but in Craftsman branding. Same sharpener setup. Good saw that was handed down to me. Just needed carb cleaned , ran like a champ.

I have one of those old chainsaws. The fuel mixture is actually 16:1. To start them, open the choke, pull until engine sputters, close choke and pull until engine starts. Great little saw. Have fun.

Can you count the number of turns your mixture screws are out? I have the same old saw...

Great video looking forward to now fixing mine that I recently purchased for $5.

I enjoyed watching your video ! I have a chainsaw very similar to yours. I have had it for many years. The correct gas to oil ratio is 32:1. 4 oz. oil to one gallon gas !! 40:1 will work but it won't last as long.

@Anonymouso283

3 жыл бұрын

When you say it won’t last long, do you say that as in the fuel burning off real quick? Or the engine wear?

Jimmy, did you changed oil Line, before Bar and Chain burn?

I bought my house which came with alot of tools and equipment from the old man that lived there previously, including the exact saw with receipt and manual in the case. Said purchased 8-27-80. Looks brand new but wouldn't start. I pretty much did everything in your video👍

Nice job! I want to see how the chainsaw performs with a sharp chain. Maybe chainsaw video # 2?

My old Homelite chainsaw won't run. I'll have to look at the fuel line. I use 16 to 1 ratio on gas and oil mixture. It smokes a bit too. But that is the manufacturer's Instructions. It does sound like a lot of oil. But I am following the instructions. Good video.

I have a same Zach chainsaw With the same feel Line problem Thank you For showing me how to fix It

Hahaha, you called it a vintage, i have one just like it from my dad when he died! I remember using it when I was a kid.. had it runnin last weekend playin around. Still cuts and sounds great. BTW, i use just regular mix didn't know it was supposed to be any different cuz the tags worn off. Thanks for the video..... haha,vintage hurts

@rogerd4559

3 жыл бұрын

at least you add oil to the gas right one video stated use straight gas misleading the public into thinking use no oil

@bigger680

3 жыл бұрын

Power Care 40:1 2 cycle fuel 92 Octan Premix is designed for Craftsman, Poulan and Troybilt. I run it through my 1970 Craftsman saw and it runs like a beast.

Little tip for putting the line on the barbed fittings is to put in some very hot water to make it flexible so no chance of melting or catching fire

Have the RPM checked. Chain should not be moving at idle speed.

Freakin' awesome. You totally shamed me, Great job!

I have no old craftsman 14" chainsaw model 358-352070. I think it needs a new carb. Can you tell me what walbro carb. replaces it. The parts sheet says it is a wa-19 carb.

Carb, probably, needed a fuel pump diaphragm, along with adjustment of the two carb screws for high and low. A neighbor gave me one of these saws... love it.

Nice work Jimmy

Looks like an old Poulan micro. I had the same experience. Nice!

@sniperdoug1969

4 жыл бұрын

Farmer Wayne I was thinking old school Homelite. But your right I bet. The old school homelite had the big filter on the top. The poulan orchard saw had the filter was down in front of the carburetor. .

Interesting! Worthwhile. Noticed that the fuel was ethanol free. Fuel & oil lines will last longer.

Hey thank you very much for making this video i really appreciate it helps me out alot because i have one of the same chainsaw

hi there. what do i have to replace the chain ?

Little bit of know how and under $20, you've gotta nice little saw! Nice video

My dad had this same chainsaw in the 80s-90s. He cut tons of trees with it! I need to find it and bring it back to life!

Some of the old 2 cycles DID a 16:1, yes. at least a chainsaw my dad had did and I think it was a Mccullough, That was 50 or 60 years ago. But that saw ain't close to that age. The smoke suggests the 40 or 50 mix.

I also recommend Sthil HP oil might be easier to find at your Sthil dealer or hardware store mystik you can get at fleet farm along with the amsoil or at a parts store if they are a dealer but the opti-2 oil is harder to find

@mwv8408

5 жыл бұрын

I switched to Royal Purple 2-cycle oil and I'm really happy with it.

I have one just like it and it runs great but I need to cheek the filters and fuel line on mine

You did a good job.

I have the same saw slightly older, refurbished it and use it for small stuff in my woods. This saw is a good 30 yrs. old.

In my expert opinion ..what i saw was about 1:15 mix....was incredible you got it started and the plug didn't foul. I agree with another comment-er...1/30 to 1/32 would be find for that older machine. You only need to see a little smoke come out of the machine when cutting logs....too much smoke, is too much oil....not good.

I have chainsaw just like that but it doesn’t have bar. Do you know what bar I should get?

Great video, I have an even older one I got for free. Hope luck is on my side.

Good video,same saw as Poulan 1800

Yes your older chain saws where 16:1 mix.

Hey man, I pickedup the same exact chainsaw for 5 bucks at a yard sale, same problem, all the gaslines were totally shot, I had to expand the hole for the gas lines. Great video !

Inherited this same model, same brittle gas line and rotted sponge filter. I brought a fragment of the gas line to the local chainsaw dealer, who knew exactly which chainsaw I had just from looking at the line. Replaced it and it ran, but not well. Sat for a year, took it out again the other day and scrubbed out the carburetor. Ran great for a bit, then stopped. I took it apart and realized I had left the rotten decomposing filter sponge inside it - the engine had turned the center of it into dust and sucked it in. Now I’ll have to clean it all out again, and hope. You were wise to have chucked it out before running it.

Oil quality back when this saw was new was not as good as synthetic oils now, so they asked for 16:1 to get lubrication. But 40:1 or 50:1 now with today’s oils will still lube well and get rid of the smoke from the exhaust. 👍

I’m surprised the carb wasn’t all gunked up unless they ran it dry when they put it away.

nice tree saw,great for trimming limbs

CONGRATS !! Great job ! Just PAAAAALEEESE be careful. A chainsaw is probably THEE most dangerous tool for ANY "Joe home owner" !! I think you did GREAT !! I LOVE to find "old treasures"' and get 'em running again !! Take care and get some protection !

Oil mixes have changed because the oik is better not because the motors need less. If an old saw said 32:1 in 1960 it's safe to use 50:1 today.

I really like this chainsaw I just bought a 18 inch chainsaw from harbor freight they had a sale poulan pro gas powered for 140

Keep yours running with pre-mix like True Fuel. Run engine 'til EMT or dump if you think it will set for awhile. That is unless you run a crew then you mix in batch. Most homeowners make a mix and goes bad as do all the 2-Stroke motors..Same with 4 -stroke lawnmowers, etc. It's all about bad fuel - "it was running great when I put it away!"

I like it 👍🏻

Very good. Maybe a little too much oil. I always mix in the fuel can, better mix.

That's is the way to be handy. Try to fix things yourself...great job.

@1RoadGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You won't fry the engine. I picked a saw just like that one and I plan to run it at 50:1. Fixing about the same stuff you did, spark plug and capacitor. I was able to source one at the local small engine shop

Great video

Clean carb!

To get a fuel line on ,, chew on the end of it. It sounds dumb, but it works.

@minnieriley6748

5 жыл бұрын

- ju

@therealbigfoot3076

5 жыл бұрын

What happens in you have no teeth?

I went through the same evolution as this guy but I learned a few tricks along the way. #1- the parts (fuel line filter gas cap etc) are common with the poulan chainsaw. #2- the fuel line can be stretched with a needle nose pliers in order to go over the filter knob and attach to the small coupler fitted into the handle (drilling not necessary!) #3- beware the gas cap! After starting the saw up on a friday and running it, the following monday it was sputtering out gas from the small hole on top of it. This malfunction interrupts the flow and the saw won't start. Now I have to find that gas cap or I'm dead in the water!

I like the idea of checking everything before putting in gas...less mess. Nice work

You can always put 50 to 1. If it has any more oil than that and it's not going to run. That's what the performance skill chainsaw is using all skill uses 50 to 1 they do now and you have to run them wide open. Or it will build up carbon it has to be run hard

That saw runs on a. 32-1 mix. I have one just like it

@jasonphelps2914

5 жыл бұрын

16 to 1 mix. 8oz. oil to 1 gal. gas !

@mwv8408

5 жыл бұрын

With the newer fuel and modern oil a 32:1 two-cycle engine will work find @ 40:1 I had several 40:1 and only one 32:1 so rather than two different mixes I just decided to use 40:1 in everything, I did have to make a slight carburetor adjustment to the 32:1 engine but it worked fine. It still produces a fair amount of smoke and its still going after several years now. The difference between 32:1 and 40:1 with premium oil isn't enough to fool with. I have an almost NEW vintage Craftsman 18" chain saw with case that my brother just gave me and when he told me that it hasn't been started in 11 years I knew the fuel line was rotted, and it was (is), and I figure for almost sure so is the air filter. I've not worked on it yet but that's a project for another day.

@marvinmacon9673

5 жыл бұрын

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@dakotapadgett1204

5 жыл бұрын

@@mwv8408 That's true but older engine cylinders are made of a softer metal, sometimes even chrome plated. It's always better just to run a bit more oil in just in case.

@mwv8408

5 жыл бұрын

@@dakotapadgett1204 When I decided to run the 40:1 in even my 32:1 I also decided to use the Royal Purple 2-cycle oil as well. My getting very old Homelite weed-eater is the 32:1 mix and with the Royal purple @ 40:1 and its been liking it for the past 5 years or so.

I've got equipment that are both 40:1 and 50:1. I have only one gas can for all 2 cycle users....I sometimes will go with a 40 or 50 mix and use for all. No problem.

That's very common to those. There's about 1' of fuel line & you'll need to clean & kit the carb. Bear in mind that a fuel line that long will take 15-20 cranks for fuel to get to the carb. Unless you start those once a month or so, you'll still crank it a lot. It's a Poulan XXV.

Any lawnmower shop will have the right size hose ,my old outboard motor runs 16 to 1 on the oil

a lot of your old outboard motors ran 24 to 1 mixture, thats about the highest ratio i ever heard of

Oil burns hotter than gas, so be careful how much "extra" oil you add to "help" with lubrication....Big problem back in the 70s with the 2-stroke dirt bikes, people put too much oil in the mix and it caused the bikes to seize.

Get the right fuel line and pickup filter. Do not drill it .

The fuel hose inner diameter looks smaller than the original, that is why you needed to heat it up to get it on.

my papa had one of these. i used to take ait and run around with it on halloween chasing people at 10 (no chain of course) lost it in our last move four years ago

YOU NEED TO WATCH MORE VIDEOS ON FIXING SMALL CHAIN SAWS

i have one like it runs great

You gonna use two-strike oil and 4cl per/Liter fuel, (4% oil)

I agree with the other comments that the saw should idle a bit slower, so the chain does not move. Also that chain is to be used with a 'Self Sharpener' that clamps to the bar end. If you don't have that piece of equipment, then maybe replace the chain with a normal type, there are lots of different sizes, so consult your chainsaw shop technician first.

It's always nice to work through a no-start with outdoor equipment and get them running. Sure, you can criticize all you want, but would you have accepted that criticism when you were learning?

Wow I found this video and i just got the same saw. Someone threw it away. It was all seized up and wouldn’t pull. I soaked it in oil and got it moving again. Replaced the gas line and air filter just like your video. Mine were in the exact same shape. My problem now is the carb adjustment. Did you have to adjust it? If so can you tell me how you did it. I can’t seem to get it right. Won’t idle or won’t start at all. When I adjust it, it will just run away. Figured since you had the same saw you would probably know. Thanks. I hope you can respond to me.

@1RoadGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't have to make any adjustments to the carb. Sorry man I've actually never done that. Hope you get it running!

@mountainman5025

5 жыл бұрын

Since it was seized, the rings are worn. low compression, abnormal run quality.

@85nscarola

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I still can't get it right. There is no happy medium. It either stalls or runs away out of control. Do you think it is scrap?

@mountainman5025

5 жыл бұрын

If you can check the compression, above 65-70 psi might be worth $12 for an ebay carb, but if below 60 psi it needs rings, cylinder wall honing, not really worth all that.

I think that california now require 50:1... and my old friend ran his huskvarna super 45 at that ratio until all his woodcutting gear was stolen.

These little saws are difficult to start , because they have to draw the fuel up the line, unlike the newer saws with primer bulbs. If the saw haven't run for awhile, remove the black plastic cover on the top , 2 screws. Put 1/2 a teaspoon of gas-oil mix into carb opening ,and start the saw , repeat until running . Also, these saws have a vent hole on the gas cap, make certain the hole is clear.

Always store your chainsaw empty . Run it to warm it up , dump the fuel out . Start it up and run it until it dies , then try to start it with choke until it will not run anymore . Ready to store .

I got this same exact chainsaw yesterday from my grandfather. He picked it up years back and said it runs. And it does. but the only thing that’s missing is the 14 inch bar. I can’t find one anywhere that looks like it and I was wondering if anyone knew. If you can’t tell this is my first chainsaw as a teen. Learned about these from my grandfather and was running these at 8.

@darrellpickering8535

2 жыл бұрын

Bar made for an Echo will work but take your bar with you.

My brand new chainsaw would not start because I had the stop switch in the off position. Its a chinese saw and the markings were so lite I could not see if it was on or off untill I looked closer.

that thing is called a clunk filter. Its job is to filter as well as find gas in the tank no matter what angle you hold the saw.. yes even up-side-down

Good video lose the flip flops when working with things that can cut your toes off!!!

Grat job. Chainsaws should have been built differently. They suck at running. They are cold natured. Then they get hot. Then they won't stay idle. The idle should be so low that the chain does not move. With brake off. But it is super hard to get them to run when they are that low on rpm. The cantankerousness is why people give them away, toss them. They get tired of cranking on that rope! Luckily this one was able to start up and run. Good job on bringing it back to life. Now you can give it to someone and never have to crank the darn thing again!

You know when you release the throttle the chain should stop

@darrenpickens7147

5 жыл бұрын

Didn't you notice? That damn chain was turning even when you pulled on the starter rope. Also, the saw had a fast idle indicating the carb is out of adjustment or there is an air leak. Sorry Jimmy. Your an idiot to think that saw was running good. It's a good thing you weren't fixing the saw for someone else.