Fixing A Husqvarna Chainsaw That Won't Start By A Very Different Way

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Thanks for watching. While trying to fix this Husqvarna chainsaw I decided to get creative.

[@getyourkicksagain]

Nice hack, man. For extra clean small holes in gaskets, sharpen some thin brass tubing (I use old telescoping portable radio antenna sections). A rotary tool with a cutting disc works great for cutting and sharpening the thin walled tubing. Put the gasket on a wooden cutting board and twist the tubing on the gasket in the desired location using your fingers or lightly chucked in a drill.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice suggestion!

[@aaronpowell4885]

Yep! I've added holes to correctly sized but incorrect diaphragms in the past with great results👍🏻

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Aaron Powell.

[@willyhoogs]

Its always good to try crazy stuff so you have tricks up your sleeve for those sticky situations

[@HomeGaragechannel]

makes sense !

[@Turningwrenches85]

I watched both videos on this husqvarna chainsaw so my comment here is for both videos , I would have got the diaphragm it needed for it . But I understand not waiting that long and your experiment on the diaphragm you had on hand and it looks like it worked out good in this case good video .

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it was a desperation move for sure.

[@williamsnow1531]

Nice job with the modification. You have to do what you have to do. Good job buddy!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you William Snow.

[@captainboost]

Thanks for the video man, love the hack!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you BillyUncut!

[@andreworli4117]

Answer: Yes. Nice work.👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Andrew Orli

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Well done modifying the metering valve and getting the saw working. Cheers 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Tyrone Clarke.

[@bertgrau3934]

I have a similar Husqvarna, a 120, it's a lot of trouble getting to the carburetor, I agree. Mine is 4 years old, and it wasn't accelerating, it would bog, then Rev up.i took the carburetor off and using a cut off wheel cut slots in the mixture screws so I could use a small flat screw driver to adjust the carburetor. Put it back together, got it warmed up richened the L screw less than a quarter turn and now it runs great. I tried adjusting the H screw but it turned out to be good at its original setting . A lot of work, but I don't have those special tools for adjusting. Plus if I ever sell it the next owner won't need those special tools either Great job on getting it to run again.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correct but the tools are super affordable, I would suggest a set to anyone

[@brianking1138]

I would definitely give it a try.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Brian King

[@christophermarshall5765]

Any fix that works, is a good fix!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right, thank you Christopher Marshall.

[@jjjuarez312]

Good work man..

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you JJ Juarez.

[@MrSHAUNE55]

Nothing wrong with what you did, it worked. I've filed the stem on the diaphragms a few times when I only had the long ones but needed the short one, works perfectly.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I've heard that works, and would shave the stem if had to, as well, thank you MRrSHAUNE55

[@richardtaylor9798]

Like my dad used to say, “you won’t know until you try.” But I agree that you shouldn’t make this as a proper repair on a regular basis.

[@klxboy9994]

Im with you brother. I'll always experiment with something cheap or something I have on hand before I order a special expensive part.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you KLX boy

[@williamwhite9321]

Sweet-improvise.adapt.and over come with what u got love it buying is easy way out keep up the great work and happy holidays

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you and you too.

[@gregio6295]

good job bro I would do the same if only I had your ingenuity lol.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks, and I consider it more patience

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Heck yes! That’s the whole point of fixin stuff.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

well said!

[@rickthelian2215]

Modifications are sometimes required.😊 Saws life is short with piston and ring a scorings, they’d use it but knowing to buy a new one shortly.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

exactly! thank you Rick Thelian

[@robertbaysinger1309]

Nice hack, the heat from the soldering gun seals the edges of the hole so the fabric won't tare or fray. Genius! I'd do it but also explain what i did and tell them if there is any problems with it to bring it back and we'll order the correct part and no charge for the labor to install it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correct!

[@marekwieckowski7038]

It pays to improvise some times, we have all learned from your try. Good videos by the way.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@EzRay11]

You can’t beat an Idiotic repair that works! I have done a lot of improvising along the way but never on a diaphragm. I will try it in the future though. Good Fix! Cheers

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Special almost always means part are gonna be pricy... or nonexistent. Saying the 240 requires a little more effort to get to the carb is a very kind way to say it. I use a lot more colorful language when the handle has to come off o get to the carb. 🤣

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are correct, I was being very kind about it.

[@spelunkerd]

I found that a manual impact wrench made by Lisle and others offers an easy way to remove tight screws without stripping out the heads.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for sharing that.

[@TargaWheels]

You do what you can with what you have.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

absolutely, thank you TargaWheels.

[@EJ96746]

did this to my 80s craftsman fitted a 3 bolt zama diaphragm on a 4 bolt walbro worked great but sometimes it would flood the engine and sometimes starve from fuel.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for sharing

[@TKC_]

Check out vessel impacta screwdriver. They look and feel just like regular screwdrivers but you can hit them with a hammer. The hammer blow overcomes a heavy spring and activates a cam mechanism that backs out the screw. It’s gotten me out of some jams and might have gotten that screw out for you. I use them a lot for stripped and painted up screws as well as steel screws in aluminum housings that get crusted up.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I have one, too. It's great

[@Mrcrowley1967]

Probally lock tighten on

[@watermanone7567]

Nice fix, however I would probably order some of the correct diaphrams and change it later. Nice job on the fuel lines. Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correct

[@patthesoundguy]

Ain't stupid if it works... I would %100 do the exact same thing. It's not idiotic whatsoever because this is kind of repair is going to become more and more necessary in the world we are coming to live in. So many different shortages or sometimes parts get discontinued. Anyone who would give you a hard time about that repair is just jealous they didn't think of it first. I do that kind of thing all the time, sometimes you have to think outside the box. I have one of those that was given to me that I have to tear down to fix, not my favorite endeavor but not horrible

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right.

[@rickhamm3962]

Sometimes you can use a strong handle screw driver with a twisting motion and hit the end with a hammer will break it lose over 50% of the time. Great informative video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Rick Hamm.

[@AndrewsRepairShop]

I personally wouldn't even call it an idiotic fix because it works

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@angus4202]

ive got a 450 xtorq great saw

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice!

[@558vulcanxh]

Nice work Sir, when you're stuck , I'd do exactly the same , didn't know the diaphragm ia made of fabric either . 😀 👍👍😊 I wonder if that's why they don't last more than three or four years or so (for me anyway 🤔

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it really depends on how much it's used, but yes it seems it has a "life span" on the diaphragm

[@rooster3019]

I go with soaking the diaphram in liquid silicone to soften it. Does not take very long. Then I would order and stock the correct part.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes that should work. thanks

[@Patrick4959]

well if i had to do that sort of chance of any type of outdoor power equipment well it might be ideal but yeah if that did not work out the way i planned in mind well i,d go to plan B which is ordering a replacement Carburetor aka carby as we call them here in Australia etc.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correct that's the next plan. thank you Patrick Stapleton.

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel my pleasure mate.

[@jameshedrick605]

I've had to do that before. I used it like that till i could get the right diaphragm kit

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice to know I'm not the only one.

[@999thenewman]

Nice job. Remember to grease the bar spinner.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes I'll remember to do that.

[@mrtennessee6862]

Yes

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Mr Tennessee.

[@MikesGarage96]

Do you know of anything I can use to brighten faded orange plastics on my stihl blower? Thanks for any input!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately I haven't tried so I don't have a good answer for you.

[@ethanmiller3935]

I would definitely try what you did. l cant remember for sure, but l feel like l have done that exact thing before when l got the wrong diaphragm. Whats it hurt to try that fix? Out a little time and a couple bucks (or less depending how you get them) for a diaphragm. Worth the risk to me. Are there any dealers or shops around that you could get parts either, oe or a stens/rotary? Great repair!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are completely right about that, thank you Ethan Miller.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

If I was in a wild hair mood I'd probably try it BUT I though that Husky had better sense than to run a Poulan double barrel carb so I'd pass on that one too. Had enough of that foolishness. I'll stick with the 261 and the 440. Thnks and Blessings!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I hear what you're saying.

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? I like how you took a gamble with pumping diaphragm and it worked out great for you bro. My question to you here is if the person who's equipment you're working on needs a replacement part but it will take some time to arrive, will the person compensate you for the parts or will you get the equipment working by any means necessary for the person bro?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no I'll be compensated for sure.

[@darrenswails]

What do you use for rejuvenation fluid?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use brake fluid.

[@electroddxful]

Great repair. Do have a link for those diaphragm?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you mean the correct one? sure, I'll add it to the description

[@electroddxful]

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah. Thanks alot

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@growmowlawncare8245]

I heard you mention that the spark plugs in carb kits were normally not good. Is there a specific company you buy new spark plugs from?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, only the OEM brand, and model of plug. Some are champions, while some are NGK. As far as the store, it doesn't matter, just make sure they're not knock off parts.

[@mcbrothers2800]

Am I the only one binging this

[@random_dude_99]

Hey man nice job btw! I have a question, my husqvarna l65 burns too much fuel and every time it runs theres unburnt gas dripping from the exhaust and when i put a piece of paper under the exhaust and rev it the paper becomes black from oil and gas . The carb is tuned good and the air and fuel filter are clean . What do you think is wrong?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't think you've done anything wrong

[@random_dude_99]

@@HomeGaragechannel you think its because the piston has a lot of scratches on it?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it could be, have you removed the muffler to look at the piston already?

[@Mrcrowley1967]

I would of done it to get it back to customer BUT you taking big chance it will come back to you and that would reflect bad on your business . I have good relationship with my customers and offer warranty on my work for 2 weeks on older machines so if it does come back it falls on me . By the way love this saws have two use Husqvarna pre mix and first pull every season

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you James Crowely

[@RussellBooth1977]

Would I do that ? If it was my own saw maybe ,if it was a customers saw probably not unless the parts were no longer available & I had a talk to the customer about what options are open to them !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

makes sense, thank you Russell Booth.

[@larrykelly2838]

I would have tried the same thing.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Larry Kelly.

[@VikingOlberg-NymoenOfNorway]

You are speaking as if it almost is an unknown brand. In two of the three companies I have worked with in the last 20 years we use Husqvarna first and Stihl second. The best saws in the world

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hey thanks for mentioning them! thanks for watching

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

An OEM piston and cylinder is under $70. I would have ordered that and the proper carb kit at the same time. To return a repaired saw to someone with a scored cylinder will earn you a bad reputation, even if you and the end user are on the same page. Someone on the sidelines will associate you with that short lived repair.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@Peterwhitlock]

i have the exact same model....it works fine for 1 tank of gas then hell on earth to start it again for the next....I have 2 of them and they always have problems starting then not then again....very annoying

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow that's the first time I've heard of that situation before.

[@TKC_]

You are always saying you don’t like when people tell you anything about the tool before you work on it. That hit hard today. I got a leaf blower someone else “rebuilt”. They said they changed the carb. It ran a month ago just fine. Not today. Turned out the metering diaphragm was rock hard. I put a long stem diaphragm in even through it needs a short one. It runs now, though not great I’ll have to swap it but the leaves got done at least.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the sharing, never tried using a long stem in place of a short one

[@TKC_]

@@HomeGaragechannel yea the engine tends to try to flood especially when starting with the long stem one. I would tighten the L screw start it then set it back to the running setting before it stalled. I’ll throw a short stem one in when they show up and see if that fixes it or if I need a new carb.

[@TKC_]

Verdict is in. Don’t use a long stem diaphragm in place of a short stem. Engine runs like new and was easy to tune. At least it got me by.

[@trevorbenes219]

If I was in that situation I would have ordered the correct diafam because if I would have tried that it wouldn't work

[@HomeGaragechannel]

makes sense

[@24space310]

lucky that this project didnt bite ya. instead you got lucky.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I know right, I'm not that lucky and I hate to admit it but it does come back to bite you in the worst ways sometimes

[@ChinookBear]

If a fix looks stupid but it works...is it really stupid? I'd say no.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Chinook Bear

[@Marty1959]

I need to ask you this how come nobody asked to see what you look like maybe this could be a stupid question

[@HomeGaragechannel]

oh they do ask, and I tell them I'm not a piece of equipment that needs to be repaired. The focus is on the stuff I fix, not me.

[@Marty1959]

@Home Garage ok that make a lot of sense never thought of that

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@ozarkarky]

Absolutely I would attempt what you did. I love McGyver'ing solutions to problems, a.k.a. redneck engineering! 😉

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Ozark Arky.