Getting An Old Stihl 024 AVChainsaw Running Again
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Thanks for watching. This Stihl chainsaw didn't start and the reason will surprise you.
I can certainly relate to the saw owner. I went with my dad when I was 4 years old in 1983 to pick out his new Stihl 028 Wood Boss at the Stihl dealer. I watched him use it for many years while helping him stack wood. Then eventually he taught me to use it. After about 20 or so years it started running rough so he took it to a very respected local shop. When they called to come get it his saw ran worse than when we took it. So some time goes by and I took it to a second shop. That mechanic told me that the first mechanic bent the crankshaft and the saw was junk because a new crank shaft was $200 and we should just junk it. So dad told me to trash it. Due to all the sentimental value it had at that point even I couldn’t do it. So I shelved it for 12 years. Now 38 years after he bought it he was in bad shape and declining I just happened to find it setting on a shelf one day. I had totally forgot about even having it. Now that I have a good knowledge of how to fix engines I set to work on it. I diagnosed it as a bad condenser which they no longer sell. It’s been replaced with an electronic coil. So I ordered one of those and gave the carb a good cleaning. Ordered a new air filter and one more critical part was I put the correct spark plug in it. The first shop put the wrong plug in it. Now, when I used this saw as a teenager the vibration would make the carb screws move out of adjustment and I often had to reset them. I will likely remember the settings until I die. I adjusted the carb exactly like I used to set them and in 2 pulls the saw roared to life and ran as well as it had brand new. I cleaned the saw up spotless and sharpened the chain and then before I could show it to dad he took a bad turn downhill and passed away. I will never get rid of this saw and still use it regularly. Those who knew my dad knew he was not one to keep “junk” sitting around. He had tools to use and trash. He would not have let it set around and neither will I. I enjoyed this video. I hope you enjoyed my story. RIP Dad 3-25-22.
thank you Jared for sharing your great story, I appreciate it.
did the mechanic lie about the crankshaft?
@@dsfkmgl6507 yes sir. I took the spark plug out and spun the flywheel with a drill. Spun as true as can be. The flywheel is beat all to devil on one side where the 1st mechanic tried to get the flywheel off without a puller. But it doesn’t affect performance.
Sorry for your loss ☹️
Damn sorry to hear about your pops my dad died last September and I got a lot of his tools too.... You can bet your dad has seen what you did to the saw and his smiling down on you now bro ... Kind of sad but still an awesome story ✌️✌️🇺🇲
For this family the sentimental issue is more important than a back up saw. They can always buy the parts and just not install them unless needed. Great video. Thank you.
Great point!
I have one of these, it cuts like crazy. I just finished getting my 1983 stihl 010av running. It had no spark, I went through the points and condenser. Everything was fine, I tested the coil with a meter, it was fine also. The only thing that could have happened was that it is grounding out somewhere. It turns out that a wire was bare from the last guy to work on it. I heat shrunk it, to waterproof it. I put a new chain on it, it cuts so good, I'm planning on doing a full restoration on it in the future, but for now, I'll use it like it is.
nice work figuring It out!
love that old electronic quickstop font
I love watching older saws come back to life. Great job as always 😎
thank you Freedom mowers me too.
Thank you for posting this! I recently acquired my father’s 024 AV he would use when I was a kid. I can still remember the day he bought it when I was 6. That exhaust note was what I heard every summer cutting and splitting wood for the next year’s winter. I too have a very strong connect with that saw, as weird as that may sound. Awesome video! Can’t wait to hear mine running again; happiness I can’t even put to words. 🙏🏻
thank you for sharing your experience 89_LSXJ!
One thing you should always check when you want to replace a bar and chain is to check and make sure the sprocket is in good condition and not worn out, otherwise you risk a catastrophic failure in either the bar or the chain.
you make a good point.
Excellent comment Benjamin! Very Important!
I love these old chainsaws, I just got my first chainsaw, it belonged to my grandfather. He bought it probably back in the early 80s, it sat and was broken for years and I had it repaired and got it running again. It's an old 028av super wood boss, looks just like that one. Also I love your videos, they're very informative and easy to follow along to.
I appreciate it, and thanks.
Just wanted to say thanks. The knowledge of carbs in this helped me fix up a different old saw, didn’t even need parts.
Glad I could help
I have my father-in-law's 1984 Stihl 028 AV that I installed a new carb kit, fuel & impulse lines and a new bar and chain. It's a monster that starts on the third pull every time. I use it around my property to clean up limbs and down trees. Absolutely love it! Thank you for the video.
no problem and thank you
Great repair. Your friend is lucky to have you to help him!
You got that right! and thank you ProfSteveITCC.
My restored Stihl 024 got its first cutting job, today. A tree had fallen into our Legion parking lot several weeks ago during a storm. It was a 6-8 inch beech and had just layer down in the grass parking lot. I decided I would cut off as much as I could and come back with some help to finish cutting down the tree. The stump is buried in the woods and I will have to cut my way into it to cut it off the stump. It was just to hot, today, to do it all in one cutting. The 024 did a good job cutting of the limbs. I do not like cutting over my head because that is a dangerous situation. I stacked all the cut off limbs in the woods and called it a day. I still have to clean up my 924 and sharpen the chain. It started easy and ran great.
wow nice job and there's nothing wrong with being safe
Great video, Stihl is a great brand and they make quality products, nice work bringing this old classic back to life!
Couldn't agree more!
Is it still the case? The new models aren't metal anymore and they seem way less durable. What's your opinion about it?
Great job! I really enjoy your videos they're very helpful and informative. Thanks David
thank you David Priutt I appreciate it.
You are really the ChrisFix of small equipment keep it like this
thanks I appreciate that
Glad you are working on this classic Saw plus making your friend very happy getting their saw back in running condition 😎👍
hey that is the middle finger
@@AchyuthJAnil I fixed that issue glad you caught that mistake in My comment 👍
@@robertmailhos8159 no problem man
You and me both!
@@HomeGaragechannel hi
Bro you are the best repair man I have ever seen.
Wow, thanks!
I have a couple of these old stihls i use and love stihl 028 super , 034 super , 041 av and ms 260 good saws .
Very nice! Thank you Danny Mccay
Love these old saws .
me too.
I love my 024. I spent a couple of months las winter rebuilding it. I put a new cylinder on it with a deco valve. It has all new covers, because they were missing when I got it, as was the starter. I repainted everything I could and refinished it’s original bar. It also has a new climatically controlled fully adjustable carb. It starts and runs fine. It has new Stihl decals as does its refinished bar. It looks like new, which was my intent. It uses a large mouth Stihl bar unlike a lot of smaller Stihl saws that use a small mouth bar. The 024 shares a lot of parts with the Stihl 026 and MS 260. Since I have both, I had quite a few extra parts left over from my restoration if these two saws. I almost put a 44.7 mm (260) cylinder on it but stayed with its original 43 mm cylinder.
very nice work!
Wow, slotted screws, even on the Hi/Lo carb adjustment! Did a quick check online & found this: "The Stihl 024 was first made in 1993 and like all good Stihl’s it grew into an MS version; when the product range in was rebranded by the company in 2002. It then became the MS 240. It is a midweight saw which is very popular today with homesteaders and farmers. It has a 41.6cc engine and carries a 16″ - 40cm Bar. Stihl classifies it as a professional petrol chainsaw." Wasn't expecting torx, but I am a little surprised Stihl was at least using Phillips head by '93. Still, (Stihl) it's a classic & good job restoring it, HG.
thank you jj parody
I have one of these chainsaws. Bought it in '83. Have rebuilt the carb, replaced the fuel line, blade and chain. Still starts every time and runs great. I've wanted to buy a new one but can't justify it.
thank you Dan Robinson, it sounds like you take of your equipment very well.
I'd run it and have run them in worse shape as far as bar and chain BUT not nearly as packed with oily sawdust. Your cleaning helped straighten that saw out more than anything. I always file and blow o0ff my saw every time I get through using it so it'd be ready to go in an emergency. That bar looks like it's been run without chain oil from all the heat marks but it'd run some more if needed. Just needed someone to take care of it. GOOD fix and BLESSINGS!
yes the bar Is in terrible shape, would suggest replacing it.
@@HomeGaragechannel Right but some file work or a grinder might let it stay around for a backup. The chain looked almost new.
It is not the dirtiest saw I have ever seen. I acquired it a few weeks ago, also an 024. I took it to the quarter car wash and washed it throughly. It is now spic and span. I let it dry in a warm place for a few days after cleaning. It runs fine now, butI have to rebuild the carb to keep it running. I will use a Walbro rebuild kit on my 024. I have already replaced the fuel line and filter I will cook my carb in my ultra sonic cleaner to get it clean. I will probably replace the intake boot and impulse line,too. I hate to restore a saw and have to go back in it in a year or so. I would much rather replace parts when I have the saw apart. If I have any doubts, I replace them.
great advice!
I have one just like that. It still runs great.
nice!
I had a Stihl 024 super from new in the 80's. Served me well, sold it and went to a 2013 Stihl MS261. the 024,45cc was about as strong as the MS261 and lighter in weight. The Ms261 has a superior air cleaner, 2 captive nuts to hold the bar, 50cc engine and a larger fuel tank.
very nice saw!
I'm doing the exact same thing with an 024 Super, thanks! I would have put a new chain and bar but I'm OCD and can't not fix everything!
nice!
I own of these 024av stihl chainsaws, but it’s the wood boss version. These saws are much older and being in good condition I don’t even cut with it because I would feel guilty if I did! but definitely a great saw you serviced there
thank you Aj.
Good morning bro. Very detailed video I must say. I personally like the older equipment because of their performance however I don't like how costly it becomes to maintain them after many years of service from these machines.
I know right, these are great machines ,thank Ramadin Sookhoo.
@@HomeGaragechannel you're welcome bro
Excellent video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I finally got my new Stihl winter- summer shutter for my 024. I had an aftermarket air filter cover, because my 024 came without one. One thing I found was the slots inthe air filter cover, where the tabs on the shutter were not cleaned out, properly. I used my pocket knife and small Stihl screwdriver to open them up for the tabs. I guess I son 15 minutes careful.y opening them up😊. After the slots were opened up I just pushed the shutter down and it snapped into its position. You need this shutter to keep hot air from the cylinder reaching the carb, except when temperatures are below 40 degrees. You can block off this port with tape. I used aluminum tape until I got the shutter from Stihl.
very nice work and thank you for letting us know about the shutter
@@HomeGaragechannel it took me about a month to get it from Stihl. I just blocked off the opening with aluminum tape until the. If not, hot air will reach the carb on warm summer days and burn up your saw. Now, I can just pop the shutter out with my scrench on those freezing cold days to keep the carb from icing up and pop it back in on warm days.
That’s an old one right there, made in West Germany. I love the 024/026 Stihl saws.
me too.
yep a good bar replacement and chain is always a back idea plus a safer option that working with a blunt or dull chain and of course one that is very unsafe to use etc.
yes sir, thank you Patrick Stapleton.
@@HomeGaragechannel my pleasure mate and yep i have personally used a Chainsaw myself too and i know that for sure.
Sawdust in a carb. I have seen that much and more. I bought a used Stihl carb for my MS 360 and it had more sawdust in it. I cleaned it in my ultra sonic and put a Walbro rebuild kit in it. It runs great, now.
on certain saws it seems to happen all the time.
I just did a sthil 028 av Woodboss amazing saw !!
you got that right, thank you HAcXeR.
The video quality is excellent, and the point of view of the camera let us see exactly what is needed to disassemble and reassemble the saw. I visited your site today because my 024 Wood Boss acted odd during the recent blizzard & following -35 F wind chill cold. At first it wouldn't turn over, then the pull cord wouldn't retract. I brought it inside for 24 hours & the cord retracted and the saw started right up. I imagine it was simply too cold for the oil/grease to move freely. Later, after cutting up one of multiple trees brought down by the 26" of very wet & heavy snow that fell this weekend, the saw started running VERY fast. Too fast! I immediately shut it down, brought it back in, and pondered the issue. After it had come back to room temperature, I started it up without issue, but couldn't get the trigger to operate the throttle. Hence my trip to KZhead via Google, and I was SO PLEASED to see this video! Your disassembly showed me exactly what I needed to examine the connection between the throttle and the trigger--mine has broken. Or, perhaps, it has come loose from the throttle. In any case, your video has made it simple for me to see exactly what needs to be done to remove the parts and determine if I actually have a broken trigger-to-throttle connector, or if it may have simply come off the carburetor. Thank you SO MUCH for doing a lovely job of displaying the process for opening the saw & accessing the carburetor, as well as cleaning it up properly. Kudos to you for sharing the brake fluid technique! Regarding your request for opinions of how someone else might have completed the job, I respect and agree with your opinion that cleaning & replacing damaged parts is an appropriate solution for the customer. It's nice you've left them the option to get their hands dirty and have some ownership in the restoration, even with something as simple as replacing screws, bar, and chain. For that customer, you did the perfect job, filling their request nicely. For myself, I would proceed with replacing the damaged parts and make this saw work & look like it's a real tool instead of just a sentimental paper weight. Good job!
thank you for your time, and I'm glad I was able to help you.
Flathead screws are the bane of my existence.
I know why
I like your methodical approach to trouble shooting and explanation of what you're doing and why. Lol might not agree with everything you do, but you're consistant and it works! Btw, a small ultrasonic cleaner (jewlery size) works really well for chainsaw carburetors!
thank you, and yes I've got an ultrasonic cleaner, however I'm still trying out solutions.
@@HomeGaragechannel i want to try putting gasoline in a jar, put the parts in the jar and the jar in the cleaner. Ive heard it works very well and you don't have water and cleaner inside the chainsaw carburetor. What I do now is fill it with tap water, break open a generic dishwater soap pod, heat to 50°C and let it go for 30 minutes. Rinse in warm water, blow off with compressed air, and heat at 150°F in the oven until dry. I'm single and my dog doesn't mind how I use the oven. It works for cylinders too, although my cleaner isn't big enough to completely cover them, I turn them over and do it again. A Husky 61 cylinder is about 75% covered.
I using gasoline was well, however I might have to do more "after care" like you mentioned. Thank you for sharing your method
On a totally unrelated note, in the past couple weeks I commented asking about a generic airbox. Well although it's not generic, the echo SRM airbox is pretty good and frankly the only one I've found. It's got a built in choke and everything. For carbs that have a choke paddle you can just cut those off and use the airbox paddle. It worked well on a rebuild I did for a homelite weed Wacker as well as a Toro rebuild
really, nice thanks for sharing that information
Those are great little saw's ! have one I wont part with !
yes these are fantastic saws
My rule - if I open a carb up it gets a rebuild kit, Walbro or Zama, whatever it uses. They are inexpensive and you won’t have to go into it again for a while. On old saws also get new fuel lines and impulse lines - new boot if the cylinder is being replaced. I don’t want to have to go back into it for a long time. I don’t retire saws. Mine stay operational or in storage condition.
that's good advice
they may be friends but i would still take the bar and chain of then if they should refit and get hurt you are in the clear, i say that through personal experience .on a brighter note i love the videos bringing life back to machines that would be scraped
thank you Thomas Caulfield and thank you for the information
Excellent video
thank you David Crutchfield
These are the most fun saws to use tho, newer ones are kinda bland. Just bought a 1996 036 Pro and it sure is fun
I completely agree with you
Well you present and excellent video, so thank you!!! Unfortunately I did everything and still my chainsaw would stall and cough which I finally discovered why Earlier in the day I had cleaned the air filter but had NOT attached the tiny spring inside the filter that attaches to the split pin that I shouldn’t have removed thinking that it needed to be removed to open the filter hence the carburettor was starved of air Hope this helps someone who has made the same mistake The saws filter gets covered in saw dust and needs to be cleaned regularly BUT you do not have to remove the split pin in order to open out the air filter you just need to prise it open in the slot made for a slotted screw driver
thank you for sharing your experience
Awesome video. Great repair👍🙏👍🙏
Thank you! Cheers!
@@HomeGaragechannel I wish I knew your name. You are a amazing Mechanic👍🙏👍🙏👍
you can call me Eric.
@@HomeGaragechannel 👍👍🙏
Good job my friend good job👍
Thank you, I appreciate it Clifford Sutherland.
I just picked up an 024. Otis filthy, more so than yours. I got it for $20, because it is missing a starter, carb and air filter cover, plus the air filter, carb nuts and starter bolts. It is #2 in my restoration sequence, because I am working on a 260P right now. I am sure the bar and chain will require a lot of work. It will be a nice addition to my chainsaw harem. I have an 025, 026P, 260P, 250 ( twofold them) and a bunch more. I have a single jet carb that I replaced on my 260P,so it will go back on the 024. I like the sound,too.
very nice collection
@@HomeGaragechannel 20 or so and don’t think all of my saw saws are little or mid size saws, either.
I’d recommended the same as if they didn’t want to use it just keep it in storage as a keep sake, they didn’t need to repair it. I’d say they’d want to just use it on the odd occasion even though they have a new chainsaw.
I think you're right.
That is a good sthil chainsaw to bad there weed whackers are a pain to start well at least the one I got a fs38 model
I've heard those are hard to start. the ones I have are fs45's and they start pretty easily
I found you can use a screwdriver to move the throttle on the carb. slightly to unhook the linkage, instead of removing the handle.
thanks for the information
I have a 1988 024 AV which I have had for 30 years and used for longer. Almost ditched the saw 18 years ago due to an air leak I couldnt find (turned out to be impulse pipe split). Had a new sprocket 5 years ago. Original bar still. Engine rattles slightly so I changed the small end bearing, didnt make much difference, but the piston and bore looked perfect. Rebuilt the carb a month ago (it wasnt too bad actually after 30+ years) and it runs well after a bit of tuning. Use every couple of weeks to cut firewood and the only comment I can make is that its noticeably thirstier than my new Husqvarna. It'l probably see me out !
wow, very well taken of saw, thank you MrAvant123
I have a 024 av super what rebuild kit should I get not sure what carb or kit. Saw was given to me
One thing that I do to all of my Stihl saws is put aluminum tape on the bottom side of the engine cover directly over the muffler. I degrease the cover with break cleaner and cut the tape to fit and put it on the underside of the cover. This keeps the heat from the muffler from melting the engine cover.
that's a fantastic idea!
Hi there thanks for the video really enjoyed it I would luv to know what's inside the special solution for the diaphragms?
thanks and it's brake fluid
You said that’s dirty, I had a saw that was covered in dirt you couldn’t tell what it was. It’s a 359 Husqvarna, she runs like a bute and cleaned up great, cleaning is important
thank you Joel Kleintop
Hi, awsome video.
Hey, thanks
Audio is awesome
thanks I like the sound of the saw as well.
@@HomeGaragechannel sorry I meant the audio quality of your video, new mic?
oh, no biggie, no same as usual.
Great video! I have that very same old saw, my first major tool purchase around 1984. Needed wood for a very cold winter. Still runs great after a lot of care. Unfortunately, I scrubbed the air filter so hard that I seem to have rubbed all the felt off of the screens. I thought it was gunck. Can I just put some "filter -type" cloth over the screens and reinstall?? What do you think? Also really liked the "small engine business" video. Thanks
it must be something that wont' fall apart and get sucked into the engine, but I would honestly get an "OEM style" filter instead
Cool video - I have the exact same saw and it's in need of a rebuild. I was warned to find the exact parts list on these old saws as they are materially different than the newer versions. I need a carb for it. Do you have access to a parts list or can confirm the part number by any chance?
unfortunately no
Good video. I've never seen that much sawdust in a carb before!! To the owners, they might just sit it on a shelf on display.
I know right, it Kind of surprised me too.
Again honestly I don't comment often to you but I do watch your videos.
thank you AIDAN asmr. I appreciate it.
A lot of idiots that remove the muffler do not put the air blocking plate and gasket back on when they reinstall the muffler. I always put aluminum tape on the part of the top cover which is above the muffler. This keeps the heat from the muffler melting or damaging the top cover (engine shroud). If I go into a carb I put a rebuild kit in it or replace it.
ah very nice idea about the tape!
very cool, i think it was this model that they used in the movie texas chainsaw massacre 3
really? I'll have to take a look.
what solution do you use to soak the diaphrams > have seen different people use different mixes > ?
I'm just using brake fluid
Great saw, worth the repair. They sure did run that bar way to hot…. Good grief….I wish more people would take care of these expensive saws. I use mine regularly, but it gets cleaned after every use, so does the rest of my equipment.
that's what I said to, I wonder if they even knew to put bar oil in it.
@@HomeGaragechannel good point. I remember a few years ago, our church loaned out a echo extendable pole saw to someone who needed it. When it came back, I was asked to look into it because they were told it wasn’t working. When I checked it out, found the saw/ bar completely locked up. The person who borrowed it, didn’t know that it needed oil…..smh … then another person borrowed a Stihl BR600 backpack blower which was new, and put straight gas in it… scored that piston and wall… completely damaged the unit. Anyway great work, been following your channel for a while now. And glad to see that your cleaning a little along the way! Lol 😂👍
wow, loaning tools out is dangerous.
Yep, chain is to tight and DRY!!!!!
You always need backup saws. I have a lots of them, some in operational mode and some in storage condition.
yes you do.
Do you have any videos on adjusting the valves on a brigs 16.5 ?
try this one. kzhead.info/sun/mMepmJhxr6yqn40/bejne.html
I’ve got a a sthl 028WB runs decent cuts like hell when it runs but the price that adjust the blade forward and back is broken as well as the screw I don’t know where to find one I’ve looked everywhere for that’s part I’m looking for and I guess it’s so old that we just might have to make a price of foam again to hold the adjuster in place. It’s what goes around the screw I posted in the sthl group to no help
I don't think you're going to be able to find a new piece but New Old Stock, is your best bet.
I have seen a Stihl petrol long reach each cutter 4 mix fore cheap It needs a new coil wondering if you would pick something like that up or is it not a good idea
depends on how cheap, sure.
Do you know where to source a replacement chain tensioner screw?
unfortunately no
I have the very same model and type, great saw! Does that exhaust mod help?
that I wouldn't know but I don't see how it could hurt it.
What do you soak the diaphragm in to soften it up?
brake Fluid for your car.
Also my uncle does the same por the fuel out and start it until it dies.
that's good to know.
What carb or kit should I buy I have the 024 av super and it is flooding itself.
I wouldn't not get the rebuild kit, get a new carb instead
What did you soak the diaphragm in?
I use brake fluid
I inherited one exactly the same from my father still runs great after 30 years but the oiler doesn’t seam to work like it should any ideas on how to fix it?
check the oil tank and see how the line and filter look. If they are ok, I guessing the oil pump needs to be replaced.
I would of left the old bar and chain and if the owner wants to use the saw, then you can inform them that the bar and chain needs to be replaced prior to using it. Good job!
thank you William Snow.
What carb cleaner do u use? i have seen a lot and dont know which one to get \
For carb cleaner I just use Supertech
What year is this saw? My dad has a 028wb he bought new in 1980. That is excatley how I do mine when geting ready to store them 👍
I'm guessing 1984.
Hi: another great video, just one question, you didn't mention what the diaphragm rejuvenation solution was or what it consisted of which would be interesting to know for possible future use.
I don't mention on video on purpose, but if anyone asks in the comments I don't have a problem telling you, it's brake fluid.
@@HomeGaragechannel I was wondering the same. Thank you for sharing and for your awesome videos. I’ve learned so much from watching them.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for that, brake fluid, i wouldn't have thought of that one !
no problem and thank you Danial Alvarez.
no problem.
Have you ever had to rebuild the top end on a chainsaw ? I just rebuilt my poulan pp3516avx. I normally don't bother rebuilding a poulan but it was one of the last few things i got from my grandpa before he died. I will take the recoil covers off my and my dad's saws and clean inside of there at least 2 or 3 times a month
no sir, I'm looking forward to doing one though.
@@HomeGaragechannel it's not really that hard to do
that's good to know
Can you tell me what types of metering diaphragm are there for 2 cycle engine as I am going to buy all of them? Thank you (It would be better if you could tell me how many types of them in total)
no I can't because I don't know the answer, I would just of the the online sellers on Ebay or amazon and ask them for a variety pack of metering diaphragms.
What are the type you buys?
To get the carb off without opening the handle: open throttle. Block the throttle butterfly plate open (screwdriver or other suitable object through the carb throat). Pry the linkage out with a screwdriver or needle nose pliers. Should be done after removing the 2 8mm bolts and breaking any sticking gasket free so you have a little wiggle. I bet you can find photos or a video if you search for 026/ms261 carb replacement.
Sidenote: on the 260/026 and other models where the choke is in the air filter, it needs assembled before trying to start it. First time it boggled my mind.. i couldn't figure out why the choke wasn't working. Didn't realize the choke was not in the actual carb.
thank you 7eis, I appreciate the information
that makes sense now, thanks.
My 024 AV WB has been completely restored. It looks like new. You eat off of it, not that I would.
wow I bet it looks amazing!
@@HomeGaragechannel send me your email and I will send you a pic of it.
sure, homegaragemail@gmail.com
I am just curious as to the solution you use to soak the pumping diaphragm in. I am going to be working on a few old Stihl trimmers and brush cutters that have not been used in decades. I have not used them at all and I have worked there for over 25 years.
it's brake fluid, the longer it sits in it, the better.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for letting me know.
no problem
I know this is an older video and the owner doesn’t plan on using the saw, but when you showed the tip of the bar and how the chain is not sitting all the way down on the tip, makes me believe they’re running 3/8” pitch chain on a bar designed for .325” chain. It happens more often than you’d think because lots of people just think a chain is a chain. Running the saw with that chain will damage the drive sprocket and the sprocket in the bar tip.
you make a great point. If it comes back, I'll be sure to check
The one thing I don’t like about working on stihl equipment is the fact some machines need a special tool to remove the carb and how many more stihl tools you will need for other repairs
do you remember which model that was that needed the special tool?
@@HomeGaragechannel I believe it was something like farm boss don’t remember the number but it’s a 2014
thank you
I just fixed one of these for my neighbor. Personally I like to keep everything in ready to use condition. If it's never going to be used why did they want it to run?
I would have to ask them. They already have a new Stihl chainsaw to use anyway.
Wait wait what was that "solution" you were soaking the diaphragms in? I've always wondered if there was a way to heal dried rubber, if you have a way please spill the beans!🤙
thanks for asking, it's brake fluid.
That’s a cool old chainsaw! What about the loose muffler? The thing I found funny is that if they are not going to use it, what difference does it make if it doesn’t run? It’s kinda like a double amputee buying a pair of track shoes…
lol.. I asked that too, and it was the Idea, that they would be able to use it, in a pinch, if their other saws, went down.
@@HomeGaragechannel Did you fix the loose muffler?
no they said they weren't interested in having it fixed.
IS there any way that the electronic cut off, part where you push in the choke to cut off the engine can go bad? My dad has the same saw, but while we finally figured out getting it started and running properly, we can't get it to shutoff without just choking it out.
it doesn't go bad, it's just not making "good contact" is all.
@@HomeGaragechannel OK, thanks. Just wanted to ask. I guess we gotta mess with it to make sure when the choke lever is in position it is touching properly to cut it off.
I can only guess where this thing was built. I’m sure it was built in one of the states like Wyoming, Wisconsin, or West Virginia. It might be possible that it was built in Wales or West Germany because Stihl was originally from Europe.
Saws of that vintage are west german made. I've got the 024 woodboss, 026, 038 magnum and 044 all saying made in West Germany. Wouldn't trade 1 of them for a modern stihl. They are superbly made.
lol.. I see what you did there!
thank you Ben Green.
Goooood morning
Morning
The carb does come off with the handle on. I have done it several times
thanks for the information Billy Grant
Put the saw in full choke to get of the last gas in the carb.
you got it
It might be stalling because you have the chain break on. Take it off and try, again.
Greetings, I have a chainsaw OLEO-MAC GSH 560, the saw immediately after starting goes to the maximum turns despite turning off the choke you do not know what could be thank you
I need some information so I can best answer your question. Did you buy the saw new or is it use?Was it serviced by someone, before this issue came up?
@@HomeGaragechannel Hello yes the saw used got stuck in the tree I took the saw out of the tree and loaded it into the car, I did not use it for a couple of days and when I wanted to start it this problem appeared
the only conclusion that I can safely come up with, from the information available is that the throttle must have an issue, when it got stuck in the tree. Try removing the top cover, and look at the carb while repeated squeezing the trigger. tell me what you see happening
@@HomeGaragechannel one more thing I forgot to tell you when I play with the choke, I mean I pull it out and retract it, so the engine stays at idle, I took off the top cover and I looked at the carburetor in it are two flaps one is on the choke and the other on the gas and the gas seems to work fine when I looked at the carburetor so the saw was not started when it is started and runs on maximum speed so when you press the throttle and add a little more gas and you can hear that it's too much for the engine
If you don't have soap and need to clean greasy/ dirty parts petrol is actually brilliant at this.
you are absolutely right about that.
I just got an old 015av running. They don’t make em like this anymore
you got that right
Man how do you do it
do what specifically ?