Two-Man Chainsaw - Carburetor & Muffler [Restoration]

The time has come for this chainsaw restoration. This specific saw restoration is for me and I have been wanting to get to this tool for a long time. I started the disassembly in November 2018 and had to wait a while for some rare parts to arrive. This chainsaw is a McCulloch 99 two-man chainsaw made in 1954. The engine is 161cc and the powerhead alone is 51lbs making it one of the largest production chainsaws ever and the largest in McCulloch's production line at the time.
In this video, I focus on the complicated carburetor and broken muffler. The carburetor is uniquely designed by McCulloch to ensure the chainsaw always has a reason to not start or run. It is a labyrinth of small holes and tubes that I hopefully fully cleaned. My main concern is that I won't know I did something wrong until I try and run the saw. I had to make a new gasket with some new carburetor diaphragm material that I found online as I did not trust the old gasket to function optimally.
The muffler needed a lot of work! I cut the old dented parts off and used some thicker steel pipe and sheet metal to remake the muffler. I tried to design it so it was as close to original as I can get with the tools I have available to me. I am excited to hear what it sounds like.
In the next video I will work on the main powerhead and reassemble the whole saw so we can try and cut some wood!
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[@bhinkle530]

Best of luck to you getting this thing running. I have heard tales from older loggers on how McCulloch chainsaws were notoriously hard starting. So hard that there is at least one out in a local forest having been thrown down a ridge by its owner after refusing to start for over 2 hours.

[@HandToolRescue]

I have a legitimate fear about this not starting.

[@lucianobuenrostro8786]

×​@@HandToolRescue

[@thomasderouin72]

Ok born in 72 so 80s and 90s sitcoms were a staple in my life!! This was the funniest and best damn intro ever!! NEVER EVER CHANGE IT!!

[@Liofa73]

Jericho Black -- 73 here, just the right time to be born for the late 70s (Star Wars etc.) and 80s movies and TV.

[@SkullCrusher757]

even though i was born in 2000 the 90's stuff was still aive and well

[@09NXN06]

I have a soft spot in heart for 80's theme sitcoms the best!

[@SkullCrusher757]

@@09NXN06 you should watch scrubs its a 90's medical drama

[@alastairradiodemon5839]

born in 2005 ended up obsessed with old stuff

[@Providence83]

0:18 I'm so glad to have made my way into your videos, it's a big cameo for me.

[@HandToolRescue]

Could become a recurring role too!

[@Providence83]

Hand Tool Rescue man, with all the residual checks I'll earn, I can buy as much Evapo-Rust as I want! What a great deal this is turning out to be! ;P

[@ramosel]

@@HandToolRescue you should ask for a DNA test first.....

[@chain3519]

This made my night. Thank you

[@Tugmun11]

I was thinkin pocket screw, but pocket hole joinery makes way more sense, and the clear coat was just the best ever. another Great Video Thanks for Sharing.

[@bewareofwil]

These dang intros have my sides hurting. They're gold Jerry, GOLD!

[@_Kory]

agreed

[@big_air_jer9768]

Just saw that episode of sienfield

[@ThatBum42]

Too many cooks flashbacks >.>

[@submoita]

W

[@FreshtexBlackman]

This new intro just never gets old, Awesome!

[@SkullCrusher757]

he changed it slightly

[@vidovska15]

Best tool restorer on youtube by far, with sense of humor, what else could a guy ask for.

[@azuritet3]

I love Banana Phone. Getting him for this production must have cost a fortune.

[@JohnComeOnMan]

I'm all teary-eyed from that intro. Bravo sir, bravo.

[@lucasstiles8012]

I have been thinking about this project non-stop since yesterday. I'm so excited to see the rest done!

[@HandToolRescue]

Let's hope it starts!

[@lucasstiles8012]

I feel like a kid on Saturday morning waiting for the new episode of his favorite show. I'm sure you're busy, but Ohmagod I can't wait. Lmao

[@terrykidd4417]

you're the only one I've saw that will show his face on here. Good for you. I use to do this in my younger days, back in the 60's and 70's.

[@coolstreetman]

Your videos are amazing. The combination of your goofy comedy style plus almost ASMR like restoring of old machines and miscellaneous things has me always waiting eagerly for a new video. You are my favorite content creator keep it up!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@jackthepumpkinking2000]

I love seeing you restore old tools. I am looking forward to seeing you finish this chainsaw

[@user-rj7yb6fz3w]

Хороший хозяин, золотые руки!

[@MO_Lip_Ripper]

I'm glad I suffer from insomnia or I wouldn't have seen this for another 8 hours and we all already wait long enough for these videos. The wait is always worth it though. Nice job!

[@edmarkham2632]

I am amazed that you can remember where all those parts go. I use to pride myself that I could do that also. But, alas it all goes away as you age. Enjoy it while you can. You do such a great job.

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

He can always look at his own video in reverse. Lol.

[@craigjenny7917]

This man is an inspiration. Because of him, I successfully restored a Norton Commando using his methodology and basic techniques. One of the finest mechanics I've ever seen.

[@SuperAWaC]

so many people would balk at the idea of making a diaphragm when it's really easy. i am glad you did it.

[@lucasstiles8012]

The way you open your videos with the smile and the montage, I love it. Good. Very good.

[@dennishall9173]

Can't wait to see you get it all done and her her run

[@RyanBlade]

I’ve been watching since it was just Stanley planers and this one really shows off your skill. Creating a carb diaphragm and excellent ting welding skills. Amazing, I can not wait to see more of this project.

[@clydebalcom8252]

Your shop chandelier is awesome. I'm glad your idea came to fruition.

[@HunnenDoog]

Phew, you fixed it! Another great one!

[@jeffreyhebert5604]

Awesome show.. thanks for your time and effort... cheers

[@spikeydapikey1483]

Total respect for making a new diaphragm. No seen that done in years.

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@keahnaingram1]

Please be advised this program is filmed in front of a live studio audience

[@1955qcdoc]

Wow, I am amazed! Not many know the McCulloch name. Had twin Mc's on my go-kart back in the day. I really hope it runs.Great Video!!

[@Antje-Pikantje]

Your Intro is hilarious! Combining a little bit of comedy with craftsmenship really makes you unique on KZbin. Keep it up!

[@johntozzi3692]

Literally my favourite restoration channel ever.

[@chriswareham]

This restoration brightened my day as I'm sat at home with the dreaded norovirus. There's almost as much nasty schmoo coming out of me as there is from that chainsaw!

[@terrykidd4417]

This brings back the good old days. I use to go threw the dump and drag home coffee pots, fans, stuff like that. I didn't no what I was doing then, but I learned real fast.

[@tomagodsey]

I wish this was a regular tv show so that many others could enjoy the channel. Funny and interesting. Great work and amazing videos. So much better than the others. You are the man and keep up the great show.

[@63256325N]

The intro is a riot! And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, you one upped yourself! Nice job. Thanks for the video.

[@CajunGreenMan]

I love your intro, it's like a parody of every inane 90s sitcom intro. Love the narrated videos, get to see more of your humor. Keep up the great work!

[@kamiochambless2590]

Best sitcom intro EVER!!!

[@Arcottorca]

Awesome! The carburetor diaphragm work blew my mind! Keep up the excellent work! Waiting for the next part....

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you.

[@MikeBramm]

Nice work. I look forward to seeing the completed restoration. Nice use of pocket hole joinery as well.

[@flyaccelerated]

More positive and uplifting than forensic files.

[@jamess.6418]

These new intros are just....art.

[@lordieshepherd]

Remarkable man. Intro is still the best on KZbin lol.

[@harryireland1935]

Magnificent, as usual. Thanks man!

[@taliakuznetsova7092]

yesssss the intro returns. I hope it stays forever!

[@schmu79]

I wrote a comment about that missing brass filter, but was relieved to see you put it back. :)

[@GeigerCounterVirtualMuseum]

My morning coffee and your video. What a great way to start a day.

[@214rwoz]

What an incredibly complicated piece of equipment., an to think these saws were probably brutalized every day of its life. Your patience to see this project through is commendable !

[@johnphilipburdis3798]

That was a great resto of carb and muffler system of the two man chain saw

[@Scott924m]

just the opening introduction gets a thumbs up 👍by itself .

[@derekbaillie1433]

Ahhh, my favorite bedtime ASMR video maker! Thanks for everything, I always look forward to new videos. 😀

[@q-tip7780]

I like paul sellers before bed personally. Good calm videos

[@SkullCrusher757]

except for that one jump scare where he talks

[@InstrucTube]

As soon as I saw that you said there were no replacement parts, I KNEW you were going to have to make a new one. :P That's just Murphy at work.

[@mwilliamshs]

Murphy = foreshadowing?

[@bobpiggy3756]

As always, a wonderful and satisfying journey through the world of machines. But that intro is priceless!!

[@danhard8440]

at 20:40 OMG you almost made me wake up my wife from laughing I was thinking the same after you traced it out

[@kingjenkythefirst9004]

I hope we get to see it run!! Awesome stuff

[@wetdedstuocm]

Your work with the carb. is amazing..

[@Ididathing]

Banana phones and Nutella are a killer combination

[@HandToolRescue]

One of the best combinations.

[@58unclesam]

You are a true craftsman, looking forward to more of your videos!

[@CSHayes]

It's a real pleasure to watch you work.

[@plsmithed]

The pocket hole joinery is flawless

[@A50S2D]

A carburetor on a chain saw that complex must have been designed by a very large committee!

[@dimitar4y]

money is a black hole. money only goes to money. that's the fate of every bullshit economy that has inflation and other scams in it. economy should be trade. nothing gained or lost. exact fixed value. but nooooooo. lets add rentals and inflation and other bullshit and ruin everything.

[@elonmust7470]

That carburetor is INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@notxarb21]

Your videos are worth waiting for... we would rather have one a week, but we'll take what we can get! Thanks for posting!

[@wilsonguilger]

This intro was pure gold

[@barbarahessey2965]

Please don't ever lose your sense of humor, thanks.

[@BrittWayneSmith]

I love the new opening sequence!!!!!! Great video as always!!!

[@humancattoy7767]

You never fail to entertain and teach. Don't change anything. You have pure artistry on your channel.

[@justinharveyjohnashby]

Your video production is better and better everytime. I enjoy when you pause and admit you f**ked up. It lets me know you are just as human as me. Keep up the great work.

[@HandToolRescue]

Haha thanks!

[@jam2190]

I like the sitcom style of intro! Bloody awesomeness!

[@whatchacookin1096]

Good work, I like that stout muffler. Awhile back I saw someone use a crikcut to make new unatable gaskets.

[@SordidEuphemism]

That sigh of relief around 10:45... we were all feeling it.

[@Endfloat]

That is the maddest looking carb I've ever seen. I could not make sense of it. It reminds me of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine!

[@thomasretrogames8038]

love your humor! And you skills of course. Awesome!

[@arduinoversusevil2025]

I caught a whiff of that goopy bubblin' carb cleaner as soon as you sprayed it.

[@HandToolRescue]

It has become part of my natural musk. Also, I sent you like 45 emails and wrenches, did you get them? haha

[@arduinoversusevil2025]

@@HandToolRescue Yes, I did, thank you! But I don't know how Canada Post managed to shrink them.

[@HandToolRescue]

No problem! I am working on the screwdrivers next. I think Canada Post does it now for cost savings.

[@rusgan75]

Жду продолжения! Очень круто!

[@skyhound4373]

You talked! In English! Double surprised and I've watched dozens of your videos. Your awesome!

[@glennmoreland6457]

Your making good work of that Eric... Beautifully made aren't they...this older stuff...

[@greyhaenitsch4452]

Man my first break of the day watching something good

[@crystalsoulslayer]

I only vaguely understand what this does, but good god is it satisfying seeing it cleaned up.

[@marcellolabarbera9348]

Espelusnantemente !!!increíble!!! La intro !!!!🤯🤯🤯!!!!!! Y excelente reparación!

[@MichaudDaniel]

You are the Pro of Restoration

[@user-rv6cr7wd2w]

This should always be the intro it had me Rollin, love the videos from my favorite channel!

[@aestiva]

You have the best tool repair/restoration channel. I keep coming back

[@thegeneralissimo470]

WHOO! I was itching for the next segment of this video.

[@gab5544]

Loved this video, keep up with the amazing projects.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Awesome restore

[@gunnygoesel626]

Still the best channel. 👍Keep making such good videos.... Greetings from Germany

[@daniellarrivee6510]

A beautiful project with scope !!!

[@bradleehuskins17]

Omg I never hear anyone talk in these things till now and the intro man keep doing it love it

[@CorwinBos]

Cant wait to see this one running!

[@robertgemski7728]

It was surgical the way you took apart the part with the diaphragm!!! I look forward to your videos Dr. Eric

[@tonoalvarado1436]

Esta es por lejos la restauración más compleja que te he visto hacer. Buen trabajo. Saludos desde Honduras.😎👍👏

[@wayneshirey6999]

Man, you come up with the nastiest tools... nice work, especially with the diaphragm and muffler.

[@thebmac]

Making your own carb diaphragm.... geeze. This sort of witchery would of got you burnt at the stake a couple hundred years ago!

[@tadeuszgladysz7387]

Couple of hundred years ago people were making stuff by themselves, now you rarely see good mechanicks, only part fitters and dumbasses

[@ZeroneAngel]

@@tadeuszgladysz7387 There's still hope in the world. Where I live there are these two kids, guy and a girl. They're probably inte their late teens, perhaps early 20's. They both work at their uncles(or something) autoshop and they're both amazing at fixing old stuff. I mean, older cars from the 60's and 70's. Their uncle and most of the employees at this shop just take care of regular, modern vehicles, but these two kids do older stuff. The girl completely restored the fuel injection system for my '74 Porsche 911. I mean, totally. New gaskets, membranes, bent new fuelpipes, the lot. Even brazed and fixed some dents and cracks in the aluminium body and stuff. And she's freakin' half my age!

[@jayjorz]

@@tadeuszgladysz7387 I just popped down to the closest trade school a week ago to inquire about going to their diesel mechanic school. The tuition is $20k. Technically it could be $10k if I signed up for a company sponsorship. And I would also have to give up my current job to do it. If you count the money lost from that job it would cost me $110-120k. I'm not going to qualify for aid because of the current job I work to support my family. This is for a community service type trade school in Detroit. If someone would be willing to grant me that kind of money just to learn how to fix trucks, I'd be willing to do it.

[@tadeuszgladysz7387]

@@jayjorz dude don't worry, i'am a diesel mechanic myself, I never went to mechanic school, I have been apprentice two day a week for two years for 15$ a month, after 4 years a have 4000$ salary and people after college asking me how to replace brake pads, the point is you don't need any diploma to be a good, well payed machanic

[@johngassmann9581]

CNC machining and TIG welding? Wow. So fancy!

[@lavacatopuma1261]

Love your work, freaking genius.

[@rayjones3212]

With that complicated carb all I can tell you is "May the Force Be With You!" What an over-complicated piece of hardware.

[@alonzosanchez8577]

THE INTRO WAS EPIC!!!!!

[@texasblaze1016]

Best damn intro ive ever seen. I had to replay that before i could proceed with the video

[@krbuck]

Maybe its just my limited experience, but that is the craziest carburetor I've seen.

[@zsandmann]

I'm a simple man, I see our hand tool caveman and I smash Thumbs Up.

[@MyNameIsNick19]

Love the videos. But if i can make a sugestion. Whenever i clean a saw, i make sure i clean any loose debris just to reduce the chance of it getting picked up and put into the cylinder. Once again love the videos, and i would love to see more chainsaw restorations.

[@shinigamikuroshitsuji336]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That intro is amazing!! I can't wait for the total restoration of the chainsaw 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌