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Saw Adjustments

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by MightyWhitey, Oct 12, 2016.

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  1. saskwoodburner

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    I always bring my fancy tuning tool with me while cutting. Just gotta have the perfect tune. Temp does seem to make a difference.
     
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    Is your saw in the area of 40 years old though??!!!
     
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    About 35-37 years shy of that.:)
     
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    Don't fix it
     
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    Yep, that's what I've always done.
     
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    My $40 Craigslist bargain from July 2013. 2nd one of these I owned,first one I bought new,used the crap outta it from 1992 to 2000.Sat dry under bench in parents garage,sold it as a ''parts saw'' in March 2011.Kinda missed the old beast so started looking for another one in 2013.

    ''New'' one was much better shape than original one,one of the cleanest ones I've found that wasn't New Old Stock in a box with original paperwork.From the looks of it,couldnt have had more than 4-5 tanks of fuel through it,someone broke the starter rope & it sat dry in a garage/shed then storage unit for almost 30 years since.Piston still had factory machining marks,just a few minor scratches in paint overall,even underneath.VERY strong compression,starts 3-4 pulls cold/1 pull warm every time,even after setting for a few weeks/months.

    I used it more the first weekend than it had seen in over 30 years.Normally this model in same pristine condition goes for $150-225 every day on Feebay ;)


     
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    Some saws yes, others no. Really seems to be carb dependent, overhauled or not some are just picky.
     
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    If it's picky about temps/humidity, more often than not, it's a bit rich. Clogged air filters and worn carb parts add to the confusion too.

    We always tell folks to listen for that "four-stroking" sound at wide-open throttle and it's much more obvious with a tune that's rich than one that's just right. And many prefer to tune much richer than the factory settings, even with unmodified saws.

    Combine a slightly rich tune with changing atmospheric conditions and you've got the perfect recipe for some carb fiddling.
     
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    My good friend I cut with at times always says if it ain't broke don't break it......had never quite thought of it that way until the first time he said it.
     
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    When mine starts running, idling a bit off,
    1st thing is the air filter, usually it just needs cleaned
    Fresh fuel & spark plug are 2 & 3
     
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