Fixing An Antique Chainsaw. Stihl 028 Wood Boss.

[@FarmCraft101]

Yep, this was a tricky one, which for me makes it more enjoyable in the end. Though it did take me awhile, I'd take this over just rebuilding the carb any day. Ignition tester: amzn.to/48SdqEG. Electronic ignition module: amzn.to/3v3pNQo. Have an awesome weekend everybody!

[@breikowski]

Curious if original carb ran the saw after ignition repair?

[@Melicoy]

I only watch for the seals

[@cristianstoica4544]

I've had many years ago (~2000) a similar problem with a 79 Ford Taunus (German made) carburetor that would not start the car in cold even if you asked it nicely... After a fewf clean-ups and some repair kits I ended up putting a flange and a carburetor for a different car with similar size engine. Went to a dealer, changed some jets and they tuned it and worked like I a charm. It still bugs me to this day what I didn't know that could help me fix it.... After a few years I drove the car for the last time. I've noticed that the car run perfectly and my father noticed this as well... It was a bitter sweet moment. That was the car I put my most work into and thought me a few things about rust and what one can fix and when one should let go.

[@malcolmblair]

98.

[@billvandorn5332]

I have an Old 41 Farm Boss I'd like to have rebuilt that's about 45 or 50 years old. Is something you can successfully work on?

[@DennisFahlstrom]

Jon, if you were not a teacher in your previous worklife, you really missed your calling. I learn more from your informative and well presented podcasts than I did in most of my high school and college classes. Your tenacity is amazing, your videos are technically superb and your presentations are well paced and mixed with a nice blend of humor. I hope you keep up the great work for many years to come and I wish more presenters on KZbin could take lessons from you. 👍👍👍

[@erik_dk842]

The kind of teacher we all wish we'd had

[@mattym8]

Agreed.

[@pierreparraud]

wonderfull explanations, I have the same saw, and have the same problem, thought it was chock issue, and now I believe I need to check the spark, great thanks.

[@TrippVogel]

Truth!

[@jswjr6001]

The learning model....rote memorization, understanding, application, and correlation.... Memorization is useless for this, but understanding the functionality, applying the concepts, and correlating the lessons learned to future problems is great. And to integrate those while working through "failures" is where he shines.

[@saxus]

That grinder on the lathe... It's both hilarious and genius.

[@DB-yj3qc]

As soon as I seen the grain grinder on the wood lathe I started to laugh.

[@saxus]

@@DB-yj3qc Same. I sent the screenshot to some of my friends. Still laughing.

[@kiiiisu]

haha i had to share that too with my friends @@saxus

[@TimNelms]

You said grinder, I thought you meant abrasive. Maybe a flap disk. THAT did NOT even register as a possibility!

[@bobbg9041]

48:27 caution lazy man at work beware of spilt beer"

[@Travawing]

I bought my Stihl 028 Wood Boss in 1987 to clear off an area for our new house. It has always been a great saw. After watching your video, I discovered the manual says it has an electronic ignition, so that should be good. Over the years though, I have rebuilt the carburetor with new kits and never had real good luck with them. In the end, I replaced the whole carburetor with a cheap China one from Amazon and it has worked like new ever since! It is the only chainsaw I have ever owned and definitely don't consider it an antique!

[@markkaminski2416]

I bought mine in 1986 and use it regularly. I burn 4-5 cords per year. Along with an 036 they run great and still going strong.

[@skoparweaver7692]

I would try your hand at the original carb one more time. The original walbro/tillitson is superior to a chinese carb. Replace the gaskets, turn both low speed and high speed needles out 1 1/4 turns. Make sure it's getting gas and it's cleaned out really good and it should work great. It's a fairly simple carb so as long as it's getting fuel and air it should work. I had an issue with mine not getting fuel after rebuild, but it's good now. Warm it up and it idles like my ms170 even though it's 30 years older.

[@Travawing]

​@skoparweaver7692 Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, I probably didn't keep the old carb. I've used it with the cheap replacement for probably 3-4 years without a problem. I changed to a premium fuel mix at that time, so maybe that has helped too.

[@robertdavis6708]

Sounds like it's crank seals John. Put a cap on the exhaust and pump it up. If it leaks, pull the engine apart and reseal it. A couple of hours will make a dandy saw.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I have a Stihl 08 that my dad bought in the 60s. Folks around here gave him a lot of flack for buying a "foreign" chainsaw! I reckon he had the last laugh as it's still in good condition.after almost 60 years. Last time I tried to use it, I could not get it started. I took it to the local Stihl dealer and they fixed it for free and thanked my for allowing them to work on it! I was astounded, to say the least.

[@Mikeygm]

John Do a leak down test on that motor to make sure you do not have crank case leak. The 028 is known for bad crank seals/ impulse line/ intake manifold boot. Also the coil you bought is a electronic ignition coil. Just hook the kill switch to it and it will work. Do away with electronic ignition module if you want to put that new coil in that saw.

[@michiel1362]

Well that is some incrowd knowledge, really nice

[@georgemartinezjr]

That was I thinking Leak test it. Lots of hard issue come from Leak test

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Thank you for these tips! I'm never too old to learn new things.

[@jcondon1]

Two strokes with multiple issues can be a real challenge to sort out. It sounded great in the end. Always worth the effort to save a Stihl saw.

[@superjojo555]

good to see u here lol

[@jcondon1]

I am working on 2 Stihl 028 AV SUPER chainsaws right now. Both belong to a subscriber. One he has owned since new and has sentimental value to him. It ran great until he let a friend borrow it. He straight gased it and burned it up. Well build saws, definitely worth saving.

[@CanadasOceanPlayground]

Hands of a surgeon…brains to match , a man that can do everything and I mean everything deserves respect , well done as always !

[@andyfields3248]

The high speed jet should be adjusted at wide open on the trigger while under load in a cut. This is why saw shops used to have a big hardwood log out back before government took away the adjustment screws. There are screwdrivers that lock onto the jet to make this easier. Same thing, find where it starts stumbling in both directions and put it in the middle. You'll be amazed how much more power you can dial in.

[@Brian-wy7ts]

Turning the high screw on full throttle with no load until rpm is the highest then backing it off until it '4 stroke's also works

[@phillipdean9879]

Great video John, very enjoyable. Small engines can be very temperamental hey! 🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@stefantrethan]

The official Stihl way is to adjust no-load RPM at full throttle (with an electronic RPM meter), but I also usually use your method.

[@thess518]

100% wrong. There is a spec in every Stihl Tech Manual for a top no load speed setting. The high is adjusted 500rpm under that spec for a saw that is broken in and 1000 for a brand new saw. It should be adjusted using a digital tachometer.

[@clarenceD-e6m]

Also have 028 bought new in early 80's, and a MS460. 028 still runs great. Great KZbin fan, but your video is standout for its quality in many respects. Excellent.

[@jaguar3552]

This is what I love about old mechanical tools, they're fixable! I like the electric stuff but man when they fail, they're not easily repairable and I guarantee they won't be lasting 40 years like this saw!

[@watcherofwatchers]

I haven't found too many modern tools that can't be repaired; they just need different skills and sometimes a creative method of sourcing parts.

[@jaguar3552]

@@watcherofwatchers that’s a good point and great perspective. I’ve soldered connectors back to Bluetooth speakers and resisters back to boards but the new tools seem so cheaply made, sometimes it’s better to replace than to fix. Love the content on this channel, though. Fixing things and bringing life back to stuff is cool regardless of what it is.

[@Bunk599]

It's easy to have a love hate relationship with chain saws. Its cool you got that one working.

[@jerryb953]

I bought this exact saw around1980. I have cut many cords of wood with it since then and it is still going strong. One of my favorite saws and I have several. This was considered to be a PRO saw by old timey repair guys as it was manufactured before STIHL started making three levels of quality. I refuse to look at it as an antique cause then I must be old {77}.

[@EricFant]

I inherited this model saw from my grandfather, it runs better than my four year old husky Rancher 455. It's my new go to saw and my Husky now collects dust.

[@dansouth1973]

43 years makes something antique? Man, I feel old this morning.

[@bjrinshore]

Agreed, that's my main saw and I got it as a wedding gift brand new from my father-in-law.

[@jerryjohnson3047]

I have an old 028 myself. Watching I was having flashbacks from about 7 years ago. I pulled points out and added module. starts everytime and runs great. One of my favorite mid range saws

[@Dan-ud8ob]

Right now there's hundreds of guys in there garage fixing this exact problem. Great vid ..Great edit..

[@blenderheadxyz2418]

Man always looking forward to this wholesome dude fixing sh... !

[@by1stander]

It? For $1000 Bob.

[@erikcourtney1834]

First thing I do with a non running saw is check compression with a tester. If someone puts the wrong gas or mixture in (it happens a lot) or another issue leads people to turning jets….. making a lean mixture. Both will burn up the piston and cylinder very quickly. With a saw that runs but not great, pull off the muffler and look into the cylinder. Then rotate the engine slowly and look at the piston. Exhaust side is the one that gets burned up from excessive heat. Just a small amount of scoring will drop compressing causing it to run or start poorly.

[@tjshine7444]

1981? That was only 20 years ago!😅 When I saw those points, I instantly thought about Chickanic's channel where she replaced points with electronic ignition. Great job!

[@newrenewableenergycontrol5724]

Love your videos! My Daddy taught me something very valuable for memorization in these situations. "I'm not a fig plucker, I'm a fig pluckers son, but I'll pluck figs til the fig plucker comes!" When you encounter a troublesome machine like this, repeat this phrase three times. Things will become crystal clear!

[@zorrosoxter4703]

I’ve a similar one. “I’m not a pheasant plucker, I’m a pheasant plucker’s son, I’m only plucking pheasants til the pheasant plucker comes”

[@Joshsta1000]

Every Friday when i sit down to chill, i load up KZbin and immediately look for a FarmCraft101 or DieselCreek video. Love you guys! Keep up the good work, fantastic entertainment.

[@ajkolodziejski118]

Points was a surprise! I have a 43 year old 056 magnum I bought brand new and it has electronic Ignition, not the original mind you. It’s my go to medium size saw. I guarantee the modern computer controlled saws of today will not be salvageable 43 years from now.

[@wirenut003]

Most guys would have chucked it in the garbage, your persistence has paid off . good repair video.🤠

[@troubleis5271]

School is in session...loved the trip down the rabbit hole with you! thanks for taking us along.

[@lesliewood3616]

Stihl dealer Had a sale back in the 80s in my home town crosby minn. For 028 wood boss. They sold out so he sold me the 028 supper for same price and two free chains. Still runs great today. Can cut ten cord white oak split and stack one day 3 people by hand . Always mixed rich 2.5 gallon mix to 2.4 gallons never seemed to hunt it. Also let it warm up before cutting with it. Summer or winter. 😊

[@mattshell7753]

I have 1 just like it I'm so blessed It was my father's now mine Never been in the shop yet When I need to if anyone can ever fix it I love my saw. Thank you thank you for the video.

[@oldbowsaw9001]

At 33.29 he breaks out the Giant crows feet set but never tells why---Trade secret eh!!!!!!!!!!! Great video--Old Cat mechanic here--42 years-still love working on machinery--old vintage saws too!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rickbearcat]

I love that this is your Dad's saw that you are keeping fit. I too have my Dad's McCulloch saw that is also at least 40 years old. It is one of the only things I have of his since he passed away.

[@richardhatfield4521]

One of the best saw stihl ever made i sold over a 100 of this model went i was in the small engin business back in the1980s sold them through i believe1984 into 1988 they replace the 032 i was in business from 1972 to 1989 i am 78 years old now

[@talesfromthebottle6314]

My old 038 magnum is by far my favourite saw. Takes a minute to warm up but once it does it'll run all day

[@mixingreen]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I typically just throw away my older machines because it costs a lot to repair them at my local repair shop. Perhaps with a little more knowledge I may attempt to tackle some repairs in the future.

[@terriblet4145]

Wow, thanks for reviving the old 028 Wood Boss. I purchased mine in 1984 and ran it hard for 30 plus years before giving it to my younger brother. It still lives on at the farm cutting fire wood. Brother tells me it runs better than his 2 newer 025's. Besides chanes, bars, drive sprockets, spark plugs and some other small maintenance items, still starts on the 3rd pull after sitting for a week and 1 pull after running and shut off for a break. Dont make them like they used to.

[@kathybernardini8020]

Congratulations you have more patience than I do

[@DannyCreech]

Jon, good job on your stick to it mentality. When I was having a problem with my Stihl bogging down I talked to my Factory Stihl Repairman and he told me to only run 92 octane fuel with the 2 stroke oil in it. If you can get it without Ethanol it is even better. I changed the 89 octane fuel to the 92 and wow, that really fixed my bogging down. I am sure you already know it but this was news to me and I thought I would share it with you. Great video. Oh and the flower grinder was priceless. You think a lot like me. hahaha

[@MaineOffGrid.]

I have the same exact chainsaw and it was also my father’s. I also have the booklet that came with it. Manufactured in 1985. Mine is the 028AV Wood Boss I have also been having the same exact problems with mine. Went to three different dealers and they all try to tell me that the parts are now obsolete and any carburetor rebuild kits are aftermarket junk. Sounds like their way of trying to sell me a new saw instead of trying to help. I’m glad I found this video!

[@tedmix8804]

And taking your old one to fix and sell

[@twrcha]

Great video, thanks grand master chief for the depth of your knowledge and unlimited set of skills.

[@upperpine]

I have a Stihl 028AV that I bought new around 1984 but have not used it for a decade after moving to a bigger saw. My wife says I have too many saws so have been working on it to get it running to sell. I feel like I'm watching myself while viewing your video so I'm taking the electronic step...that's all I have left for options. LOL. Thank you very much for the video. Excellent narrative and editing.

[@stephendenning8315]

That was an invaluable invite into chainsaw repair , I have experienced all of thease symptoms in the past, I will now use your method to diagnose and repair , thank you for sharing your knowledge and time

[@frostedjedi]

Ive inherited this exact saw from my grandpa and it has the same issue. I can't wait to try this fix and cant thank you enough for the valuable information and trouble shooting.

[@scottpecora371]

I still own an 028 that my father bought when I was 15 y/o. I'm now 61! Still a damn good saw, which I've cut a lot of winter firewood with. Never have torn it down. I've just serviced it over the years, and replaced the bar once

[@garyrichards487]

I fixed my brother in laws bg65 Stihl blower. My final fix after new plug, air filter, gas filter and air valve for gas tank was 4 small zip ties on the vent hose and gas hose. Blower kept bogging down give it throttle and died just like urs. Zip ties has the blower running fantastic now. Good video!!!

[@meisterrumspuckl3965]

I don´t have to maintain machines due to working in an office, but watching your vids is always the start of my weekend...interesting, sometimes sarcastic and always self-critic...thank you for sharing your work with us!!

[@EdBrumley]

Once again, without fail, you prove that you are a genius! I would have given up in the first 2 minutes.

[@jerrycusac8875]

I have an 028wb just like thar one from virginia beach. Went thru that same repair about 3 years ago. Ive had this saw since it was brand new around 81 or 82. The only saw ive eber owned. Im now 71. Great saw

[@ZakPeirce]

I got that exact same saw from my dad too! Mine runs like a top, just had to give the carb a good run through. It’s a workhorse and does an awesome job. Thanks for showing me the air filter splits apart, I had no idea.

[@AnomadAlaska]

My first saw was from that vintage. I got it well used in the early 90's while attending college and still have it. It is a Stihl 009L and thank dog the chain oiler still works.

[@piotrekpiotrek4387]

Your films are always very interesting whenever you're fixing stuff. Please keep making this kind of movies.

[@merlepatterson]

I had a Stihl 051 with a 36 inch bar from the same era as your 028. Thing was a beast.

[@ohasis8331]

Proof that time, patience and money can solve almost anything.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Thank you from Sydney Australia. Fantastic instruction video. I've got a small saw that's 'more than likely' the same issues. 🇦🇺🌏

[@fredwilson7732]

The spark strength required to jump the gap increases when the plug is in the cylinder and under compression. It takes more voltage to jump the gap due to the higher air density. But, fuel will conduct electricity so that helps get the spark across the gap. A low compression rich mixture takes much less voltage that a high compression lean mixture. That "S" on the spark test tool is the minimum spark length required in free air to get a consistent spark in a cylinder.

[@AdamB12]

I had a 024 wood boss back in the day. It was an absolute tank! Lost it in a garage fire. Always wanted to do a resto on a beat 024

[@prevost8686]

I purchased my 036 new in 1994. We heated with wood exclusively for 10 years and every bit of it was cut with it. When we purchased 20 acres of wooded land it’s bee used constantly to keep the land cleared of damaged trees. It’s never had ethanol blended gas in it and it’s ran on Amsoil Sabre oil exclusively. If I went out to the barn right now it’d start on the third or fourth pull. I’ve put numerous bars, chains, gas filters and clutch sprockets on it but the engine remains untouched. Stihl built a great saw back then.

[@johnhuntley3006]

Weak spark always shows up when the throttle is opened because the compression is much higher than at idle. It is much harder for the spark to jump at higher compression. Adjust high speed jet under load. Will get rid of bog down while cutting. Nice video John. Thanks

[@JustanOlGuy]

Yer tenacity is an example for us all, my good man, thanks for sharing!

[@knappingrk]

This is educational clean entertainment that should have at least 5 million subscribers.

[@CorwinBos]

I rebuilt my Dads old 041 from 1978. You would be amazed at the amount of parts Stihl still has kicking around for factory parts including carb rebuild kits, bearings, etc. I did have to go aftermarket for some stuff, but I expected as much. The saw runs pretty well now.

[@TheMadJoker87]

man, i love these videos, i never would have guessed there were points under that flywheel, always learning something new

[@gregorythomas333]

I ordered both PC-7 & PC-11 as I needed some good epoxy and this stuff seems really good.

[@franciscocerutimahn]

I also have them and they are great, BUT they are slow to cure (hours). If you need something fixed quick, get JB Weld KwikWeld or similar.

[@aaronconner2010]

I love the little details of these small combustion engines. Thank goodness for brilliant engineers and inventors that came before us!

[@markjordan2659]

Interesting points ignition. I grew up mid 70's points ignition mini bikes. YZ 80 yamaha always playing with timing. 14 and 15 years old fun with mates similar bikes. Memories 61years old now.

[@coolbreezeatp]

Love the grinder on the lathe. I have an old 024 I need to work on. Thanks for the video

[@harveystephens6115]

Nice job. Bet your Dad is smiling fixing and running his saw!

[@thomasrennison9461]

I’ve got one just like it that my dad had and used a lot. It sat in my shop since he passed away in January 2012. I purchased 90 acres in Lincolnton Ga. in 2021. I decided to try it out and after putting new gas in it, it fired up on the 9th pull. I put a knew plug in it and it starts on the second pull every time. I cut several loads of firewood with it and I love it!

[@Vault57]

Thank you for this video, John. As always the tuition free education at Farmcraft University has surpassed itself. FU is a fantastic school where all of the classes have the same course number of 101. There is only one professor, but any more would superfluous. Maybe there should be a FU t-shirt with the school logo on it in for sale in the student union bookstore. Or perhaps one that says "Farmcraft University - Home of the Fighting Seals". Fu Seals! Goooo SEALS!

[@johnlaw8760]

My ‘87 high school graduation gift from dad was a used 056 Stihl, I’ve been running chainsaws ever since. Have to admit, I learned a lot from this video that I probably should have known thirty years ago! Thanks Jon

[@charlesgraham9954]

my in-laws have been milling and cutting wood since 1958, even have an onsite wood treatment tank. my point, father in-law has well over a hundred old Stihls just gathering dust in a room in the barn. not one saw plastic like today. but he's a hoarder. won't sell anything, got over 300 Dodge cars and some trucks, 50 sum dozers. won't come off none of it. his 87 years old and runs around like he's 60. 1970 purple 340, 6pack Cuda, 70-440 purple GTX, 70-440 purple SuperBee, 70-440 purple Cornet convertible just to name a few. thanks for the vid

[@MulloyDIY]

That saw had multi-system organ failure and you revived it! Great job!

[@DB-yj3qc]

John seeing that saw brought up memories of me teenager years, cutting and loading firewood.

[@pedroferreira4134]

This looks like some knife in a book, a very old knife, centuries old, a heritage of a family, and all along that time, it just took three new blades and two new handles, and even after all that time, it looked just like new!

[@rickhoyt7398]

Thanks for this video! I have one of these saws that was purchased in Dec, 1980. My side plate says it was made in Germany. I've replaced the carburetor once about 5 years ago and it ran great for awhile but started bogging down when trying to give it gas. I may try that electronic ignition module. I had no idea this saw had points! Great job troubleshooting from start to finish!

[@mariansolomes2958]

I wonder if a neurosurgeon has as much patience and determination as you! Good job and thank you for taking the time to film this for us! Someone gifted me one the these things so I feel prepared to attempt to turn it on now that I’ve watched this. 😂

[@burtonsharp2181]

Enjoyed the video. I have an old Farm Boss. You are persistent.

[@NineSun001]

The weekend always starts nice, when there is a Fridays video from John.

[@glenpaul3606]

I have a Still 041AV chain saw I got in 1970 so it is 54 years old now. I still works perfect although I did put a new carb on it several years ago. I also replaced the spark plug and air filter and gas line and filter because ethanol gas rots gas lines. Great saw with minimal maintenance. I did not use some aftermarket Chinese carb but rather bought a proper Stihl carb for $60. Love my old Stihl.

[@scapriglione8642]

This was one of your best videos. You covered all of the “mysteries” of small engine repair that we all can use to better diagnose and fix a variety of issues. I feel much more confident tackling problems that arise with these engines now. Makes me want to revisit an issue I’ve been having with my tiller! Many thanks to you Jon!!

[@michaelcaprio5269]

Yeah more content!! wooot

[@chongshenchang9367]

Farmcraft, CEE and Dieselcreek were my favourite channels. They'd tempt my thumb to hit that like button even before the video start.

[@Hankie56]

Funny thing: I follow the same channels 😂

[@bobkelly2447]

LOL.... I walked out just before you found the points the last time I watched this, watching it again and I was thinking I bet theirs points in that thing ! and sure enough... the way it was running just pointed to me the points/condenser the condenser in particular in this case ...my hats off to you as I bought one of those little electronic ignition module a long time ago and I fought it for a week trying to get the thing to work and finally gave up and put the points back in it ! (on an old B&S 3.5 hp).... I never seen any of those things work ! I've had friends tell me nah they are junk, they don't work ! yet You got one to work WOW ! I've had several saws with points in fact I think I still have 2 ! it would have been really interesting to see if just replacing the condenser cured the problem.... but I guess we'll never know now ! HA ! Thanks Jon for the great videos !

[@fhwolthuis]

Always like Stihl equipment, high and consistent quality 👍🏼

[@drummer0864]

John, I know you know things, but I have something you should try. Warm the saw up. run it wide open, no load and fatten the high jet up till it starts to four stroke, on the edge in and out of four stroking. then put it in the wood. Under a load it should clean up and two stroke and have enough power to run through the cut. It sounds like the saw is running good when you first start the cut and then starts to bog down. that's because it takes more fuel to work and less to just run. Try it, it can't hurt. If it is not taking throttle right away when you make that adjustment you may have to balance the idle screw a little. Always good content Chip

[@DanRasar]

Another great one! I learn so much more and enjoy watching your complete and very detailed video repairs! 💯

[@thewayidoit8895]

My 028 starts and runs whenever I need it. Its amazing. I've had it 15 years or more and maybe changed the plug. Chickanic recently did a video on how to flex the diaphram to get it working - once its running.

[@dugrodger142]

The Stihl 028 was first introduced around 1977 and many of these saws have had very long, productive lives. Yer older John... are you an antique? 🥺 😍😍😍😎

[@bobbg9041]

I think thats the perfect size saw to climb a tree with using climbing gear, it hangs off your tool belt and you cut branches off with it. Then when you get to the top you pull up an 16 or 18" chain saw to top the tree and cut down in short parts until you get to a point you need a longer bar.

[@stevebostic9812]

I sure enjoyed this. The one minor detail, but could be major is: (has nothing to do with fixing the saw) when actually cutting with the saw, ALWAYS wrap your thumb around the saw handle when cutting. This gives you much more stability if and when there is kickback or any other unexpected movement of the saw. This may not be “textbook”, but it was what I was taught. Thanks for your videos!

[@flameboy7265]

I’m amazed you don’t empty the fuel out of your two stroke machines, when you’re done with them, and then run then till they stop. Restart until they won’t start and then store them. This is what we were taught in the military and what I’ve always done. So far I’ve never had a machine fail to start, when used again, and never suffered the gummed up carb issue that evaporated fuel causes.

[@FarmCraft101]

I use my chainsaws so often, there's almost never a time when they sit for more than a month, usually less. And I always run ethanol free fuel in all my small engines. Cheers.

[@TF856]

Chickanic has a recent video on this very specific Problem. She basically says that when you get It started give it full throttle continuously and work the choke on and off until it starts working better.

[@billbaber6653]

Gotta lov the chick

[@ltanthrax8435]

Farmer ingenuity on that grain mill ....awesome 😊

[@lindsaysmythe7397]

Regarding your bar dressing, you may already know but I didn’t see you show it. The small hole at the end of the bar allows you to use a needle point grease fitting to lube the bearing there and is very important for bar life.

[@keitho77]

Oh that special, fuzzy feeling when you diagnose and fix something that's broken 👍 How addictive!!

[@chriscarter5541]

Incredible video! Thank you for sharing. Now I have to get to work.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Our .o32 takes two pulls with choke on, fires, chole off & it's ready to crank and cut wood. It was this way when new and today about 15 years old. Stihl is hard to beat. I am amazed at your patience and the few bleeps necessary to complete a project. Good info & video.

[@charleskloentrup9153]

I came acrost this channel about 1 year back and I have enjoyed it immensely since. I have even gone back and watched some of the past posts. You have never failed to entertained with your content. Please keep up the great work. I must tell you some times you just plane crack me you with some of the things you say ! 👍 👍 👍🤣

[@critical-thought]

I absolutely LOVE your grain mill drive! Creative solution. As for the saw, your methodical approach to fixing it may have taken a little longer, but you know everything else is good. Ditching the mechanical points is something I may not ever have thought of. Really appreciate what you do and share with is all. THANK YOU!

[@patrickd9551]

I have replaced the mechanical ignition on both of my Suzuki cars. And I instantly gotten stronger spark and like 5HP extra instantly. (which is a lot in a car with only 50 factory HP to begin with)

[@user-oo8vu2cj2w]

Been watching for a couple of years now. My favorite channel. I have learned so much. Thank you for sharing!

[@Xrobberyx]

Have an old 029 that my grandfather bought back in 93 still starts and runs flawless .

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I have an 028AV Wood Boss that my Dad bought about 35 years ago. It took a bit to get it running the other day, but it ran well.

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Fun fact: the factory that processes those carbs is based in Tralee, County Kerry Ireland.