Stihl 024 (older) Fuel System Overhaul

This project was conducted off and on over a three month period. The saw is a West German made older Stihl. There were some challenges and still are. Newer 024 parts sometimes won't work on this saw. She is running now but needs work on oiler and chain brake. Parts are on their way. Hope to have this saw in good working condition very soon.

[@jrobb1010]

For anyone else taking the carb off of the 024 av. Remove the Black top part of the rear handle. Turn the saw over and there is one screw at the very end of handle. Throttle linkage removes very easy from trigger. Great video on this old saw. Thanks for sharing it

[@turbinepower77]

Im glad to see that you put the proper fuel line in. The one you installed you put in upside down. The "s" end goes in the tank. Installed the way you did the gas line is too long and gets in the way of the throttle linkage and air filter.

[@barlow2976]

Thanks for this, very useful. I've just taken my 024 apart after 30+ years, I should be ashamed of myself, but it's testament to Stihl's quality. I cut 3-5 tonnes logs each year and all it has needed is the usual service stuff. After stripping down I'm struggling to find anything that's imperative to replace.

[@havenmeesteryakan2015]

Sir thank you ! This is the first vid that tells us exactualy how to take a 024 apart AND how to put it back together . unfortunatly I know now that it is hell of a job, especially with my rheumatic fingers GRTS from Belgium

[@tomintexas817]

Just scored one of these off ebay myself great video

[@64brew]

It ain't nothing like letting it warm up!! :)

[@billbowe1495]

Hi Henderson i have the same saw old style has small air filter with choke built into it, getting carb. has 170 psi good video thank you Bill Bowe

[@johnclarke6647]

I hope you had an easier time putting the new fuel line in than I did. I tried the aftermarket for my ms 260 and it was much to big. I bought an oem Stihl fuel line and it is much to big, too. Not as big as the 260 line but still almost impossible to get into the tank. I have thought about drilling the hole in the tank out a bit or working on it with my Dremel. I am not in a rush because I don’t have a starter, yet, for it. I spent most of yesterday cleaning it up. It had 1/4” of grease and sawdust all over it. It did not have a carb, either, but I had a good working Stihl carb that came off my ms 260 and it will work fine. I bought it from a junk peddler for $20, so I am in to it at a reasonable price. Now, I have an 024, 025 and 026, plus several ms250’s and a Ms 260P. I am going to put new crank seals in my 024 during the restoration.

[@simonmaclean1583]

Such a great old saw! I have the MS241C which is a real mini power house. Would be interesting to compare side by side.

[@germanshepherd7612]

Good job 👍 I subscribed

[@johnclarke6647]

I pull intake boot through. I get a piece of twine about two feet long and wrap it around the end of the boot several times. I feed the twine through the hole in the rear wall and spray the boot and hole with my soapy water spray bottle. The, pull the twine through the hole and the boot will come right through. It may take a little effort but this is the procedure detailed in the Stihl Service Manual and it works. After it goes through you can just remove the string.

[@M5tworude]

Thanks

[@willmacleod1742]

Great Vid, I would have used the s/steel clamp, for the inlet manifold on to the Jug connection, lot of heat in that area....

[@johnclarke6647]

I use equal amounts of Dawn and equal SuperClean and vinegar in my ultra sonic cleaner. The vinegar keeps the Super Clean from oxidizing the aluminum carb ( turn it black). I cook them for 30 minutes if real dirty and 15 minutes if just normally dirty at 70 degrees. I then rinse them off with hot water and blow them dry with compressed air. Then reassemble.

[@23seana73]

How on earth did the throttle to carb linkage come off so easily...!

[@johnclarke6647]

Metal ties work better than plastic ties if you have lost the Stihl boot ring clamp.

[@bogdan.1721]

What brand of carbuator you put zama? Walboro tilootson?

[@douggrote977]

Damn ,you could have cold seized that thing

[@ajmartin7339]

Great video. I just got the same saw. Where did you find the fuel, impulse line and boot from carb to the jug? I can’t find anything online. Thx

[@Scotcho64]

I searched on Ebay for them. You have to look carefully for older 024 parts.

[@johnnellis3025]

@@Scotcho64 Did you check with a dealer, i got new fuel parts for mine.

[@johnclarke6647]

Putting a new fuel line on my 024 was a bitch. The hole in the tank was much to smalll. I could not even get the end of the hose through the hole. My saw is a 024 AVS and was made in 1984. I drilled out the hole and was then able to get the oem fuel line in it after I put a little white lithium on the grommet. I had larger hoses if I drilled it out to large. I drilled it to 3/8” which was my measurement of the grommet. It should be OK. The original hole was about .030, which is way to small for a 3/8” grommet.

[@wendellmohler127]

I tuned up my 041 replace carb, and fuel lines, etc. then couldn't get any fuel to the carb. Tried all sorts of suggestions, then discovered that when I pushed the fuel barb piece into the tank fuel line rubber on the outside of the tank, the 90 degree portion of the exterior hose barb connector, wasn't completely seated and it was closed off by the rubber line. I'm not sure how to avoid having this happen, unless you can shine a light into the tank after you push down the fitting, I didn't even see it right away when I removed it during my troubleshooting efforts. I read tons of different posts and videos, no one mentioned this. Maybe you can include it, might not happen on any other models mine is 1978-79 Farm Boss Stihl

[@alldave2003]

I have one of these saws and want to know where you got the older style carb and what the difference between the newer ones is? And if you know the name brand it is

[@HITCH13]

How did you take the throttle cable off? Having trouble with this right now :(

[@Scotcho64]

I beleive I took it out of the trigger in the handle first.

[@davidpalmer3015]

There is a screw under the heel of the handle that lets you take off the black piece and remove the throttle wire from the trigger

[@jeffkluth2201]

thanks for the vid. Is there a site you recommend for parts for the 024 ? Mine is from 1995. Thank you.

[@Scotcho64]

I have had some success finding OEM used parts on Ebay.

[@johnnellis3025]

I got my fuel line parts from a local dealer. Not in stock, but they ordered, and in a few days.

[@mastercraftcc]

Put the fuel line backwards you put the filter on the end that is supposed to hooked to the carb

[@Scotcho64]

You need to read the caption at 5:18. I corrected that with the correct fuel line later.

[@gann12341]

what does the impulse do one end connected is the other left open

[@peteryoo886]

Hi I’m going to be rebuilding an old west German 024 also. Can you tell me where you got the correct fuel parts for the older saw?

[@Scotcho64]

You're going to have to search for used parts on Ebay for older saws.

[@BelgianRacingPigeons]

my grandfathers 024 bogs down at high throttle and dies for some reason dont know what to do

[@Scotcho64]

Check the low jet screw. Open it up a little.

[@leeyeoman3377]

Hi mate where did you get parts from for that saw

[@Scotcho64]

There are a lot of used saw parts on ebay. That's where I find them.

[@alldave2003]

What carb is it in the older saw

[@alldave2003]

Can u tell me what the difference between the newer and older carbs? I have an older one and I’m looking to get a new carb and don’t know which one to buy

[@Scotcho64]

Older carb will only fit the older filter. As I recall, there is an additional air port on the newer ones.

[@alldave2003]

I guess I should reword that question, I need a new old style carb how do I tell the difference? What brand is it?

[@jeremythomas9134]

@@alldave2003 the older saws have walbro wt194 carbs i believe. The newer tillotsons used the bigger filter. If im not mistaken.

[@roniler7960]

What if it starts & idles but as soon as squeeze trigger stalls out?

[@Scotcho64]

Could be that the carb needs adjustment. Also, check your spark screen in the muffler and make sure it is not clogged.

[@Anthonyecc]

fiddle with the H and L screws on the Carb. I forget which is which.

[@roniler7960]

Ok thanks Henderson & Anthony.

[@lewishutchings9344]

By any chance do you still have the old fuel line part number

[@Scotcho64]

Check the comments. I am pretty sure I posted the parts #s.

[@stevensolis6507]

I have the same chainsaw and my problem is that I am having a hard time pulling the cord-can't get it to start. Have you had this problem with yours? If so, how did you fix it?

[@Scotcho64]

Do you mean you can't get it to turn over at all?

[@stevensolis6507]

@@Scotcho64 Yes

[@johnkosheluk1041]

That fuel line is backward it goes from the top down the flat part goes on top matching up with the top

[@Scotcho64]

You need to read the caption at 5:18. I corrected that with the correct fuel line later.

[@josephmaurice2177]

Wanna buy mine?024,just want start,same symptoms

[@Scotcho64]

What do you want for it, bro?

[@josephmaurice2177]

@@Scotcho64 I'm in ct,where you at?

[@Scotcho64]

@@josephmaurice2177 I'm in north Georgia.

[@shelbywilson114]

Not good to rev it before it is warm

[@timothychituck7559]

lol, its not a 4stroke

[@shelbywilson114]

@@timothychituck7559 u serious Clark?

[@roughout]

You didn't adjust the carburetor. Just dumb luck.