Chainsaw, fuel problems, inexperience......

Mith · May 21, 2005

I got this chainsaw with scored barrel and piston. It is all fixed up and has compression with new rings and piston.
The problem is;
I can start it by putting fuel in through the spark plug hole but when the fuel in there runs out it stalls. It wont suck fuel up on its own. I have tried doing open carb surgery but cleaning the passages didnt help.
Whats up with it? Really getting annoying now, I hate small fiddly things that dont work!
Thanks for any help, very much appreciated.

Ooo, forgot to add, it has worked since i did the piston ect replace but it was a PITA to start the first time. I tried to start it the next day and no go.

TroyR57 · May 21, 2005

the intake line is in the fuel tank on most U.S. chain saws, you need to make a hook tool, and fish the fuel line out of the tank, and put a new filter, or end on the line.

taxidermist1 · May 21, 2005

What kind of saw do you have? I also had the same problem after rebuilding a Jonsehred. I tried everything! I finally bought a new carb and it fixed it. When talking with a saw mechanic he said the carb is wore out and caused the saw to lean out and score the piston and cylinder. HMM makes since to me.

Rob

Mith · May 21, 2005

thanks for the ideas
i will fish out the filter and clean ect, but it did run, so it used to get fuel
the saw is a stihl, when i got it it was basically unused, still got the paint on its first bar, the chain is origional and still sharp.
I cant think the carb is worn out therefore.
If the mix is real lean would it stop fuel getting to the engine even when choked? how do i set the mix ratio on a engine that wont start
thanks

Egon · May 21, 2005

Could this be related to reed valves??

Egon

Mith · May 21, 2005

if I knew what they were I may be able to answer /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
sorry dont have a clue man /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Egon · May 21, 2005

Mith:

They should be the last insert before the crankcase. They are just plates that block the exhaust from the carburator. Lots of different styles.

Egon

Mith · May 21, 2005

how do i check/adjust or whatever them?
would they affect the engine in this way?
sounds good
thanks

cant really visualise them, but i only know the basics about 2 stroke

Egon · May 21, 2005

Really can't help with the troubleshooting on them Mith. Just know I cranked an outboard for hours before the lightbulb got a faint glimmer. Think I installed a carb kit and all was well.

Egon