Old STIHL 026 Chainsaw Made In The USA Is It Destroyed? Will It Cut Fire Wood?

This older Stihl 026 chainsaw was found in the trash, along with 3 other Stihl saws.
I will make a playlist called “ Stihl Dumpster Chainsaws” and if you want to see the videos about all 4 of the dumpster saws you will be able to find them all there! I documented every one of them!
Click here to watch dumpster saws: • Dumpster And Scrap Yar...
We know nothing about this saw EXCEPT that someone threw it in the trash! I want to know why.
Come with me, let’s find out!
In this video, we will also circle back to the Stihl 024 that aired a week prior to this video. We have a few things to look at and chat about! (Like why does it have 210 PSI of compression?)
Thank so much for being here!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

PLEASE - LIKE this video before you read on! I Thank You!!! Happy New Year to all of my viewers! The New Year's Resolution? To make this KZbin channel even better in 2025! Can I ask you for a favor? Please, Like this video and leave me a comment! Let's see what happens to this video if EVERYONE likes and comments! Comment more than once if you have time! (I'm told that KZbin loves these interactions! Let's Find Out!) Tell me in the comments - what do you want to see on this channel. Should I have broke this video up into 3 parts? I know it's a long video. Too long? Do you want to see videos more frequently? Talk to me! I'm listening! See you in the comment! All the BEST in 2025! Let's make this channel blow up! I would like to spend more of my time here with you guys!

[@REDLINERUNNER]

@@marriedwithsmallengines Want to see the videos like this as long as they need to be, the more videos you can the better. Love your channel so much and still waiting for new oil... Happy New year!!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

@@REDLINERUNNER happy new year!!

[@REDLINERUNNER]

@marriedwithsmallengines Mahle and Kölbenschit are OEM manufacturers of pistons for German brands!!

[@lejones7306]

Happy New Year Erica, another very informative video! Personally I like the longer videos. If possible, I like to see the entire repair in one video, without the need for continuation. Of course I would like to see more videos, but I understand you have a business to run also. I wish I could find a dumpster like that here in Vermont! Take care.

[@Nittany83]

The job takes as long as it takes, and I was riveted. Didn't even notice how long the video was.

[@Both_Malls]

I like the dumpster series. I don't know if anyone else does, but I am learning a lot.

[@timmmayr]

Dumpster divers unite 😅 Me too … learning allot

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Please don’t change anything Erica, too many people try to “improve “ things at totally forget what got them there in the first place. Please please please don’t change. Good to hear Mr. Chainsaw doing well

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you!! Happy new year and thank you so much for watching! Mr. chainsaw says hello!

[@tundranomad]

I couldn't agree more.

[@diekify]

I would like to thank you for your videos. I am 75 years old and have been looking for something to keep me busy. After watching your videos, I have decided to try fixing junk Stihl saws. I have an old 028 with a point system and love it. In my opinion, best saw out there. Anyway, I now 12:41 have begun messaging of free saws that no one wants. So far I have 4 Stihls and am fixing them up. One had a bad break that melted the housing. That is now fixed and runs great. I have now started working on an 0351. It appears the compression valve was pushed out. The carb is also very dirty. Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Amazing!

[@woodFish-one]

Hi Erika, you asked about „Mahle“ on the cylinder: Mahle is a famous and big supplier to the automotive industry based in Stuttgart Germany. So they are basically „just around the corner“ of the Stihl headquarter. They are famous for the quality of the parts they produce which, among others, are almost all parts of an combustion engine. They make parts as small as for a chainsaw and as big as for a freightship engine. Among those are cylinderheads, crankcases, pistons, piston rings, crankshafts, valves and lots more. They employ over 72000 employees in their factories worldwide.

[@donaldholman9070]

You are so great. Intelligent and patient with a deep knowledge of these machines

[@donaldholman9070]

I did not even know they leaked like that You always do a nice job…excellent video.. thank you

[@daveodenbach6455]

When installing the throttle rod in the handle, I have found that putting it on choke holds the pieces together so the handle cover goes on easier. Great video as always.

[@DennisBall]

Married with Small Engines has quickly became one of my favorite channels. Hope you had a wonderful holiday & here's wishing you and your family a safe, prosperous, and happy new year! Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next video.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@troy3052]

I personally like the long videos. Another great video!!!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Awesome, thank you! Happy new year!

[@donmcconnery5080]

Another successful dumpster chainsaw repair is in the books! Well done 😊

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you!

[@brucemckenna7035]

I am by no means a very mechanical person, but I have learned so much watching your forensic analysis of unhealthy or dead chainsaws. Keep up the great work. Cheers from hot and smokey Victoria, Australia.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@rickthelian2215]

Nice Tyler, tractors that are small have this issue, but it works that way fine😊 Erica this 026 has lots of potential it started Maybee just the fuel line😊 Let’s take a look!

[@phyllismacevicius8821]

I appreciate the repairs being in one continuous video. Finding multiple videos on a single repair has it's challenges. We have a Stihl shop and play your videos while we work.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Oh my gosh! I’m flattered! 😊

[@JourneyOfIdleHands]

Please keep these up. I love watching your method for diagnosing every issue a saw potentially has. Because of you, I just ordered a pressure testing kit. I for one can say I'd love to restore the saw.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Awesome!

[@grahamrobertson9340]

I have an 026 as well. It's a great saw. Glad to see the dumpster saw back in service.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

It’s a great saw for sure!

[@riprap509]

Another textbook repair video! It's nice to watch you follow the same method on each saw, starting by visually inspecting for missing, damaged or parts replaced with aftermarket items. Thanks Erika

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you!

[@tundranomad]

I grew up not far from the Stihl plant in Virginia Beach, moved to central Alaska and brought all my Stihl chainsaws with me. Love 'em all.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Amazing!

[@PDAUSRC]

Hi Erica. Your videos are great. Now that you're famous 😊, I think people like to see the intros and outros showing a bit of you and Tyler's life, business operations and goings on around the property. I like all video lengths, perhaps the odd one with equip other than Stihl saw servicing would give some variety and definitely some bloopers at the end occasionally lol. Cheers from Aus, Peter

[@gerryellis3847]

Mahler makes pistons for Formula One. A very respected company.

[@mikecorrado4971]

I’m really glad I found your channel. You are so thorough in everything you do which makes you an excellent teacher. I am 85 years old and you are teaching me much about chainsaw repair. I love the fact that you make it possible for the viewers to see all That you are doing . This is what makes your videos so enjoyable to watch. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

That is so kind of you to say, thank you! Happy new year!

[@Kinga_Bhutan]

Hi Erika. I really enjoy the way you display, examine and explain the trouble shooting. I have learnt a lot. Always thankful . From Bhutan( other side of the world)

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@carlfisherjr.8203]

Hey Erica, I am a 026 original owner and really enjoyed your entire video! Subscribed also! Gotta keep these old saws running down here in WNC!

[@mikecraftsmancustombuilder3650]

I subscribe to a few channels that specialize in chainsaw and small engine repairs, and I find yours to be the best. Being able to follow along in real time as you work and tell us whats going through your mind is awesome -- the other channels don't really do that, and it means I may learn how to do a specific repair, but I like the more "holistic" approach I learn from your videos! Thanks for putting out such great content.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! 😊 Happy new year to you and your family!

[@robertbergey4276]

I like the long format in depth diagnosis and repairs. The reason I watch your channel.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you! I love making them!

[@leongrubbs8492]

Erica, another great video. I have the time as a retiree to watch an hour video. But I would suggest trying to keep them to about half an hour. Love all your videos though.

[@ClarenceOlsen-o2g]

Love the wood stove ,looks so warm can almost can feel the heat.another thing sure like your gas X-ray machine.enjoying the dumpster find videos.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️star channel.cheers Erica.happy new year

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks 👍 Happy New Year!

[@mikejerrett7354]

Good job, another dumpster find lives on. I enjoy watching you find the issues with them. 😊

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Glad you like them! Happy new year! 🥳

[@mikejerrett7354]

@marriedwithsmallengines Happy New Year to you as well ☺️

[@ronbeatty516]

I think I saw that 026 chainsaw smiling when you put it on your work bench at the end. I was already enjoying your videos and they keep getting better. The longer videos are awesome although there is nothing wrong with the short ones. The longer ones give you more time to explore tangents and discuss the finer aspects. Nice close-up camera work and showing us what you are doing by using other disassembled chainsaws. That’s super helpful. It’s always good to see Tony and Lily on the job-the hardest working cats in small engine repair. 😺Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Happy new year and thank you so much for everything you do for us!! I’ve never met you in person, but I consider you a friend!

[@Ron-0417]

1. I know others like 1 or 2 hour videos, but I like the 30-40 minute ones. I don't always have that much time to sit and watch really long videos. 2. I want the address of this magic dumpster that puts out fixable saws. 3. I do appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. 4. Happy New Year

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy new year! 🥳

[@DennisBall]

I have no idea where you learned your craft, but I'm very impressed with your attention to detail and your methodical way of working through each new project. The small details like turning a screw backwards before screwing it in just to get the threads seated properly... Maybe some background on how you got into this line of work and how you developed your methods for repair?

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I’ll have to make a video some day about this how all of this came to be 😊

[@tinajensen9439]

Happy new year to you too. I just love to watch and learn from you. Your comments like, what have they done to you? and oh boy - it's like you can feel the chainsaws pain and neglect. Please keep up your good and fun education of us... Best regards Bo Tronborg - Denmark

[@westesu]

Breaking up the video is not necessary. Staying on task is the proper way to do content. Thanks again and Happy New Year

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy new year! Thank you!!

[@kialoa8278]

Love the channel and the videos. Please don’t change anything - the length, details, and commentary are keys to our understanding. Also really appreciate the 026 video. Purchased one new in ‘96 - and love its versatility and reliability. It’s still my go-to saw for most jobs. Getting harder to order parts for it though - with six 026 variants, and multiple ‘updates’ through the years having your serial number and the official Stihl 026 (1121) parts list are key.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Glad you enjoyed! Happy New year!

[@danielkapp6277]

Just continue your great work with this channel. I would prefer to watch videos not longer than 20 mins, so yes if you ask me cut the longer videos in a few parts. BR from Germany

[@robguilfoil2470]

Thanks for another great revival. You detailed inspection and analysis really paid off again.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy New Year! Thanks for watching! 🥳

[@YvesCourchaine]

Hi Erica thanks for the great work once again you have the best chainsaw repair videos out there hands down! Its also cool that you got Tyler in the mix showing us his skills on other equipment. We got a glimps of his expertise in earlier vids and you can tell that his experience runs deep. I own both an 026 and an 036 and would like to bring them back to life and make them nice and shiny like you do. I would like to get my hands on the intake and exhaust blocker tools for the pressure/vac testing was wondering if you could share some part numbers for those? Thanks and looking forward to seeing you soon!!

[@edwardkleywegt2824]

Thank you and happy New year! I have an 026 made in Virginia that runs great when warmed up but difficult to start from cold without ether assistance. Great to watch you Erica work on this saw

[@patrickcreath217]

Another stellar video tutorial from my favorite chainsaw surgeon. You are much appreciated

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

@@patrickcreath217 lol the doctor is in.

[@ericmonahan6580]

I like the longer videos. I’ve learned a lot from your content. Keep up the good work!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@saddlemkr]

Happy New Year! After working at an Ace Hardware in Colorado and taking the Stihl factory on line training, I rate your videos as the best training I have experienced. That's on top of small engine classes in college for my Industrial Arts Ed degree. The dumpster series is great, lots of real problem solving. I have also cut firewood since about 1975 and currently heat my shop with wood. Bought my saws, 026 and 046 new in the 90's so this video was perfect. Keep it up!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for your compliments.

[@notajp]

Well, you’re two for four so far! Let’s hope your luck continues. That dumpster was a heck of a honey hole! I wish I could be that lucky…

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you! Happy new year!

[@Swabian_sawman]

Hello Erica Mahle is a very big automotive supply company mainly known for pistons camshafts etc. In the meanwhile they also produce everything related to thermal management, filtration and and lots of electronic stuff. Back in the days they had their own casting foundries still in Germany producing the cylinders for stihl. You'll find Mahle on many old stihl cylinders of different series. Both companies are located just 20km from each other. Gilardoni is an Italian piston and cylinder producer which is in some way a competitor of Mahle

[@Andy-eu2ww]

Thank you again Erica for a fantastic, diagnostic video, always entertaining, keep them coming...from Yorkshire UK

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks for watching!

[@WilsonMessersmith]

God has blessed me with your videos. A few hundred bucks worth of tools and I can work on my saws! Thank you so much! God bless ya’ll!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I am so glad you’re finding these videos helpful!

[@brianworley7705]

I have appreciated the dumpster find saws. I wonder if it was an estate that was dispersed and the saws didn't immediately run well so they didn't want to mess with them. Just an imagination for a guess. Thank you for the video. Personally, I can more easily watch a shorter video, but I also understand not breaking a repair into more than one video.

[@cetoutotomatix]

Gilardoni make parts for 2 strokes motorcycles tunning. As you say a piston in that chape run hot for sure . For the 024 verifie the size of the base gasket . For this type of compression generaly the oem gasket is replace by a thiner gasket .

[@SandraOrminski]

happy new year erica. that other stihl you fixed the other day has another life and alot left in it. some people i guess dont know about how a 2 stroke works. i have a artic cat 1971 panther with a wakel 303 cc and it sounds like a airplane. different type of combustion. no piston.and 4.5 gallons might last about 50 miles. thats another story. your videos are more than awesome. keep them coming you are a wealthful of knowlege to all of us around the world. teaching,educating. knowledge is power!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for watching, liking and commenting! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@donvoll2580]

Good day No piston was it a rotary engine? Boy I was at auction, bro told me snow moblie with rotary engine went 110. Ths

[@leongrubbs8492]

If I lived closer to you I would offer to purchase the 026 dumpster Stihl, said the man from Eastern North Carolina. 😊

[@kudewald]

Another good vid. I’ve learned a lot in the ones I’ve watched. I am working on 2 009 saws, waiting on a walbro gauge to come in to finish their refreshers. I need to find that dumpster also😂

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Right on!

[@clairesmall8758]

Happy new year Erica. After watching all of your videos at least twice I have now elevated you to the N0 1 spot, ahead of Steve's Small Engine Saloon and Donnyboy 73. It might take a while to catch up with the number of subscribers they have, but I think you will get there.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I appreciate you watching my videos! Happy New Year!

[@haneyoakie14]

Thanks!

[@haneyoakie14]

Coffee on me!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you so much!! Happy new years to you!! You just powered my next video !!

[@DennisBall]

Another fabulous video! Video length is perfect. I prefer projects start to finish, not a series of videos. I can live with one video a week as I know you are spending quite a bit of time putting these together, but more would be most welcome too!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

[@AlexKrugMusic]

Wow! this video and the last have been SO awesome! and I love the engine show and tell talk at the end.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Glad you enjoyed the show and tell! 😄

[@grahamrobertson9340]

Love your channel. Keep up the good work. Thought you might want to know, that you encouraged me, though your teaching, to give my old 270 the spa treatment today. Its looking fine.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

That’s awesome! 😊 Happy New Year!

[@donmcconnery5080]

My guess on the gas is it is dyed premium fuel. Back in the 60s I worked at a gas station pumping fuel, and premium gas was red and regular was yellow. I purchase bulk premium fuel for my equipment and equipment and it is no longer red, so I figure they don't dye it

[@Drottninggatan2017]

Mahle is a manufacturer. Founded in 1920. You have one Mahle factory in Canada outside of Detroit.

[@jodydewald19]

Great video. The 026 saws seem to have a following and go for good $ on Marketplace. There was one for $50 and it was gone before i had a chance to inquire about it. Keep up the great work.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stephenwilson1649]

Morning ,,Erica..your video's are good an I've the same interest in the way u diagnose the root cause of the faults..there the rite lenght of videos,,cause I'm allways checking for your next one...your area of climate is great ,,wish I'd get to see an feel the snowy weather...nice...we had the wood box ,beside our stove ,,2 doors on it ,inside an out side ,where we'd fill from outside ,,as a kid...made a good hiding spot ,,when playing hid an seek...hope your new year is good an kind to u an ya family...all best wishes ......keep it up girl ,,your good to watch..

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for the kind words! Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@vthillbilly]

Erica, I was so excited to see a video and even more excited that it was a long one. I ran right to my coffee make made a new pot and sat down with a steaming cup to watch one of my favorite channels

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

@@vthillbilly aww, thank you so much.

[@vthillbilly]

@@marriedwithsmallenginesYes ma’am I actually enjoyed with 2 cups of coffee. Cant wait for more saws,especially the 2 man trim saw.😂. Thank you

[@johnwright-n3x]

Happy New Year Erica to you and Tyler and of course your family. Thank you for entertaining and educating us. My wife and I so enjoy your channel, keep up the good work.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you!

[@oddbodhobbies2840]

You could do a limited giveaway, I'm in the UK so can imagine the cost of shipping would be ridiculous, on the garbage saws Maybe fix them with parts from your stash?

[@1RCPILOT]

Your black kitty cat. Purrs almost as loud as a chainsaw. 😊 Great Video! Happy New Year!!!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy new year!! 🥳

[@leonardjanda6181]

You are like a doctor when trouble shooting and the tools excellent channel❤❤❤

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks so much for watching! Happy new year! 🥳

[@denisbeauchesne1557]

Great job bringing that classic saw back to life Erica. I am a dentist, here in Ontario as well, and I really appreciate the methodical process you go through in arriving at your diagnosis. And then your precise and accurate repair reminds me of a surgeon: to me you are the chainsaw surgeon! Really enjoy the video. In terms of length of the videos, I am sure that you are going to get a wide range of opinions. Personally I enjoyed watching you go through the whole process but I did find this one slightly long. For me 30-60 min is perfect. How often? Guess that depends on how much time you have. Once a week works for me.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching the whole video! A dentist, eh? That reminds me that I am due to go to the dentist for a check up!

[@stevethompson5312]

Thank you for the entertaining content Erica. You don’t need to change a thing, but the variety you provide is appreciated. Happy New Year to you and Tyler 😊

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I appreciate that! Happy new year! 🥳

[@tedsmith4353]

Another fine job by the Canadian lady.☺

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you, Eh!

[@chrismartin4776]

My local Stihl dealer also handles Echo and the non homeowner Husqvarna saws. I just ordered the fuel hook tool and the hardware kit. I think they are enjoying that I watch your channel and find part numbers that I think I need.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I am so glad that you are finding the videos helpful. What a great dealer!

[@markperry2476]

You have taught me so so much thank you bunches and bunches, stay on the same track your doing awesome ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@TheVespap200e]

Happy New Year Erica & Tyler! What a great dumpster find! The 026 lives to cut some more wood! Lets Gooooooo!🙂👍

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy New Year to you both as well, thanks for watching!

[@AmandaGelien-gd8kd]

scored piston no oil mix just gas

[@trippdouglas5596]

Good afternoon Erica!! I have just subscribed to your channel, I absolutely love it!! I own a lot of chainsaws and between you and chickanic, you girls have taught me some new things, and helped me now be so apprehensive about tearing apart my saws or finding and fixing beautiful old saws, thanks a lot. Please don't change anything on your channel it's great 👍.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you for the kind words and glad you're enjoying the content.

[@calvinstewart7149]

Happy new year. I really love old chainsaws. These saws were made before pro or home owner versions. They were made to last. Love your videos

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy New Year, I agree - they were built tough!

[@jeffclark2725]

Remember the Stihl 011,those were a good little saw,still have one myself

[@user-ret-cde-ret]

Thanks for a great video. It's been nice to have a class on the 026 red lever saw before I start working on the one I have. I hope mine will turn out well. I like the upgrade to the wall in your shop. Wood is always nice. Hope you and your family are having a very happy New Year!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! 👍

[@ronbeatty9761]

Those old chainsaws look like they have character. Hopefully you can sell them to caring owners who will appreciate them. You have a natural ability to be a good teacher. I wonder if you knew that before you started these videos? If you doubt that, all you have to do is read the wonderful comments. Thanks for teaching us! PS: I think you are purposefully keeping us in suspense to see the two-man Hornet. You know us viewers well. We are suckers for chainsaw drama!

[@rogerlishman2532]

Believe me, I'm a pressure / vacuum convert! No worries about the length of the video - I find them thoroughly informative and entertaining. Thanks too for the jet settings; whilst some of the online info suggests either side of one turn, you demonstrate they are correct.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@koyote2e511]

Happy new year U2 (&kids). I’m sitting here in sweltering heat 🇦🇺 watching u stoke a fire..noooo 😂go back out n walk around in the snow for please😂

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

The weather here is messed right up! Rain to snow, warm to cold. It doesn't know what it wants to do!

[@koyote2e511]

Where i am in Australia, I’d have to drive 8hours to see snow in winter, which i have only once in my 60 years, when i was a 9yo. So I’ll just enjoy it via video. Thanks again for your calm demeanour delivering informative content with a touch of sarcasm n fun

[@Ken-e6w5h]

Hello Erica, I enjoy your videos and the detail that you give as you go. You've made me want to find some abandoned saws to restore.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you! I love the challenge!

[@gregmercer5171]

Just one voice, but you are doing a wonderful job with your videos. I have learned so much. I am close to retirement and your channel will help me fill the extra time as I will be on the lookout for abandoned equipment. You’re never to old to learn and I have really enjoyed watching and learning from you and your husband. The fireplace and wood burning was a great idea and lets us know that you guys have your heart into what you do. Your channel will grow…Happy New Year and may you be filled with peace, joy, happiness and good health with prosperity with the channel and y’all’s business!!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I appreciate you watching and learning!

[@Syncop8rNZ]

I prefer not-so-long videos but heck I'll still watch em. Happy New Year, here's to more videos and resurrected chainsaws.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for watching! Happy New Year!

[@matthewprendergast7032]

Another terrific video from the Great White North! The walkaround evaluation to assess condition. Diagnostics to determine failure and the steps to go through to get a repair that is complete. The step by step procedure is what makes your videos fascinating and the additional minute of B roll footage makes them entertaining. The quality of your editing sets you apart from many others who may have similar content. Would a tech spend an hour to diagnose and repair a dumpster find 20 + year old saw? Not if collecting a paycheck was important! But you take the excellent training you received and provide it to 22,000 + subscribers. With over 2 million views of your videos, your channel is building a following. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year and thank you.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@brianwilliams2107]

Happy New Year Erica. Great video. I love all your thoughts and guesses as to what happened to the saw in its working life. I also like the preambles to your repairs. I like both the shorter and the longer videos - they are always interesting. Well done. Keep going. I’ll always be looking for your videos.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks so much!!

[@bonniekennedy6969]

Happy New Year Erica and your family, great to start off 2025 with really good repair video. Mahle is huge company that manufactures pistons for auto and small engines and is based in Germany with production on 5 continents with 72000 employees and sales over 12 billion euros .

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@donmunro144]

Happy New Year. Mahle is a big name in automotive pistons and rings here in the us. It wouldn't surprise me to learn they do saw cylinders.

[@notwo2smart]

SUGGESTION - Perhaps you could make a small open shed to use when test-running saws. Maybe even with a small workbench to rest the saw on. Maybe even with a can of mix to fuel up. Standing in the rain/snow looks unpleasant.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for your suggestion! 😊

[@danielcovel6236]

Thank you for showing the basic tests to find and repair …properly

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy to share what I know!

[@mattw5729]

Such a great video! You do an impeccable job with your videos, your channel and teaching is outstanding thank you so much ma'am.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate you!

[@Sethhaun78]

Have had carbon problems on few saws scored one .here recently after switching to vp...wich never happened before..I've used it in the past but not as main feul only a once in while type deal..generally ran redarmor wich switched back to..🎉..was super hot upset

[@rickcoleman8903]

Love the videos keep it up it's like therapy for me from all the saws i couldn't fix in the past.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@tomessary4099]

Detective Erica - your method is great and it is admirable how consistent you follow the procedure!!!! Icky pulpy cranberry juice “fuel”! “Janky” “Runs like a bag of cat turds!” HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!🎉

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Haha, thank you! 😊

[@hillbilly2224]

Great video I like the dumpster series 👍🇦🇺

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you!

[@badgerjim71]

Love to see you rescue these old 0 series saws. If only I could find a few 026/36/44s in a skip with leaking impulse lines.....

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Old “0” series saws are my fav! 🥳😊

[@JuhaniRissanen-y5w]

I like what you've done. Be proud of it. 🤔

[@Discretesignals]

Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of repairs and everyday experiences of your homestead. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching!

[@denislajoie63]

Happy New Year Erica! May your family enjoy health and happiness in 2025. Thank you for taking the time to teach us about these saws. Best regards, Denis P.S. The videos are not too long. keep 'em coming!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy New Year to you Denis! Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@bmbpdk]

Happy New Year Erica! As others have said: Please dont change anything and i enjoy one single long video rather than several shorter. All the best to you, your family and your channel! From Denmark, Scandinavia.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy new year!

[@kyleanderson2487]

Erica, wonderful videos! I was wondering what the part number on your exhaust block off was. Or is it made in house?

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

From Stihl part #5910 855 4201 :)

[@Andy-nm9dw]

Great fix. Thank you again for sharing. You are a great resource and teacher. Please keep up the good work. I enjoy the longer format. I prefer the project to be complete by the end of the video.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you very much!

[@bobkernahan6340]

Awesome as usual , don't change a thing you are the best, hope you are still considering having Tyler do more mower videos as i work on both mowers and chainsaws but your approach is applicable to anything thanks again and God bless and praying for a blessed new year for you

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year to you!

[@bigmoustacheal3295]

Happy New Year to you guys! O26, ny favorite firewood saw. I have 3 of these. Love em! If I lived closer, I would buy it from you. As usual, great video. Looking forward to your 2025 videos! Thanks again for sharing with us!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Happy new year!