Stihl MS 170 == Has Not RUN In Years == Customer Says FIX IT!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Good Morning, Friends! Thank you for spending a small part of your day with me! I hope you enjoy this video about a little Stihl MS170 that hasn't ran in years! I am busy in the shop today repairing saws and making more videos for you! Please - Like and Subscribe! It helps grow the channel and will help me make more videos for you all! Sit back and enjoy! Have a fantastic Sunday!!

[@REDLINERUNNER]

@@marriedwithsmallengines Why don't you suggest people to use 2% mix with JASO FD oils but you keep suggesting HP Ultra which is OBSOLETE JASO FB??

[@LewPopper]

Look forward to all your repair videos

[@gbtmowers1672]

Thanks Erica ❤🎉. For showing these videos. Really enjoy watching your videos. I had a MS170 for years. It really did me well. I gave all my saws to my Brother as my Chain Saw days are over after suffering a Heart Attack and 3x Brain Strokes. Just lay in bed and watch your videos now. Thank You From Geoff in Melbourne Victoria Australia 🦘.

[@JohnMclaughlin-fb5qp]

you do a great job many thanks

[@jamesmooney5348]

Appreciate you showing the clean up process

[@bluesfool1]

Good one! When it started the first time, I thought it was running like the brake was on! I think it was the bent bar! She’s a ripper now !! Awesome job!

[@ronbeatty516]

I would like to see you fix the saw that was twice to the other shop. It would be fun to see what they missed. That saw needs your methodical approach!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Hi Ron! Can't wait to get to that one!!

[@dennisjoiner3717]

Yet another great video. When I clean spark arrestors I heat them up cherry red with a propane torch and once they cool off an old tooth brush, nylon brush, or a brass brush very easily removes whats left of the carbon. The plus is its not as messy of a task that way.

[@ronbeatty516]

The cameo appearance by tuxedo wearing Tony was amazing. 🐈‍⬛

[@joesharman9060]

In Alabama the first thing we do is chuck the spark arrestor! 😂😂

[@cynthiahoekstra7212]

Seems like if you have sparks coming out of the saw, you shouldn’t be using it.

[@marilynsimpson4640]

Worked as a feller when young. Now just hear a saw when cutting my fire wood. Enjoy your talent.

[@ucsaba.04]

I have one of these and the video was useful to me, I service it this way too...

[@jamesmooney5348]

Only time i replace c clips is when they go flying off, which used to be all the time....

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

After watching many of your videos, I realize that a clean chainsaw is a happy chainsaw. You should do a video on how to clean certain parts like the bar, the recoil, etc. I have seen others soaking plastic parts.

[@akachuck99]

I love the content you put surrounding the actual fix of the chainsaw It just gives the video an extra notch of quality Thank you again for making these

[@millycarrington]

Use a blowtorch on the spark arrester, quick and saves all that mess.

[@LesterHelton-c2m]

Enjoy watching your video learn alot I have o34 need rebuilding I have watch you work on one so think I'll build this one here in Tennessee

[@annaaron3510]

Thx for the 170 tips. It's my "emergency" saw and for getting into blowdown branches to the trunk for bucking. Your tutorial showed me what to do that I never did on this saw. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

You are welcome! Merry Christmas!

[@SpecialistOne]

Hello Erica, you are wonderful, and keep up the great work.

[@SpruceGoose-qx8zj]

Piece of cake getting that sweet little saw in top notch running condition again little lady♥

[@jesterr7133]

We definitely have spark arresters in the US. My mom actually threw away a Husqvarna BT130 due to a plugged spark arrester before I started working on small engines. Her current BT130 had constant issues with the spark arrester before I deleted it. It's 8 years old with over 2000 hours on it, and it is still going strong.

[@jakeschisler7525]

I have a 170 since 2014. It has cut more than I should have for the size of saw it is. I have had to change out the caps several times because of leaking. The clutch cover once and the bar twice because of stupidity by not lining up the oiler rod. Still runs like it should. Last year bought a new stihl 250 but I have a hard time pull starting it. Live and learn. Your videos are great to watch and learn. Thank you! Ever use Tub O Towels, great for cleaning up your hands and workbench.

[@Johnnydoxx]

Ha, I've had a 250 for more than a decade and no problem pulling it. Then I bought another one 2 years ago, I could not pull it to start. Took it back, the tech was a 20-somtething guy and he even had trouble. So he traded me a 251C Easy Start. At 78 years old, that saves my shoulder.

[@damodoesall6240]

You are so delightfully Canadian, even your bench screw is a Robertson. !!

[@Tsnor150]

seeing those in US now too.....

[@Juzzy520]

Well done , looks brand new,, maybe you need a table outside for when you cleaning stuff? Just to save your back! Thank me in 30 yrs,,😆😆💪🥰🥰🥰🤘

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Looks and runs like a new saw!! Thanks

[@learning6253]

Great job. Very methodical. That's why I subscribed a while back. Continued success. Can't wait to see your husband work on other equipment on his side of your shop.

[@arectechafterwork9772]

I always enjoy watching you fix them up and real clean. This would be a good time of year to go into that back room and do a real loud and sudden scare. 😊😊

[@NasirKhan-bh1gq]

Thank you again for great video.

[@CowboyAxe]

I have pro saws bigger saws, but 90 percent of the time I grab the 170, hunting gardening etc.

[@P.T._aus_B.]

Even in our overregulated Germany we don’t need spark arrestors and I‘not aware of any fires caused by chainsaws.

[@RobHarris-q7j]

The difference was amazing! Just allowing the machine to breathe properly(exhale!) and it works properly.

[@bobleist9934]

You are an awesome repair person. Love your channel

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Wow, thanks!

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you for posting this excellent video. I was watching you start the engine and each time you yanked he starter cord, I told myself...someone needs to invent a way to electric start that engine. That would save a heck of a lot of stress. Especially on you, since you have to start saws probably more than any one.

[@Tsnor150]

nawww, people pay good money to gyms to do exactly what she's doing starting the saws. And she's got help on the big nasty ones so they get their workout in too.

[@billbaber6653]

Thanks for the show I have a farm boss 29, also my Stihl 86 had a clogged spark.

[@TheVespap200e]

That crypt was spooky enough, but that dirty chain saw was a HORROR show! Thanks for the video! Later👍

[@Devilsmed98]

Thanks for showing what a dirty spark arrestor looks like. Happy to know now mine are in the clean camp and not dirty.

[@pasisten8145]

Nice work 👍 What I would like You to have is a bit more ergonomic place to clean the equipment at backdoor. I guess you are doing that procedure very often for many chainsaws..

[@notajp]

I nice little wood bench would be very handy.

[@AlGritzmacher]

I said the same thing. A utility sink, compressed air, and a parts degreaser/cleaner with an ergonomic table to work on would make life so much easier and do a better job. That being said, you do a better job of delivering a clean saw to the customer than many of the others I've seen. A clean saw is a happy saw! Q. You put a new bar on it with the old chain. Did you sharpen the chain? Maybe that's a given, like the free car wash when you take your car to the dealer? 🤣Maybe it's so routine that you don't waste video time on it...

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thank you again for another awesome video. I would love to be a fly on the wall when some ignorant customer wants to talk over you or wants to talk to a "man" about what's wrong with their saw. We look forward to the next video. Tell Mr Chainsaw hello

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

When they walk in and ask for the "boss", I make an appearance LOL

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Great Video. Great Channel Great person behind the camera. Thanks Mate Erica

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christophers9095]

That zep degreaser is amazing

[@kevinl3455]

I have this exact type of chainsaw and your video was very helpful for me to maintain it better! Thanks and greetings from the Netherlands

[@1RCPILOT]

Just like new! 👍 I think the kitty cat needed a canoe to get across the yard. 😁

[@kevinjarratt2280]

love these video`s i watch them for hours thank you so much, cornwall uk

[@patesker5780]

Thanks for adding the cleaning! It was helpful.

[@saltrock9642]

I’m not exactly sure about spark arrestors laws but I think it’s a state by state deal. In Louisiana we were not allowed to run any saws during last year’s Extreme Drought in selected parishes. We are currently under a burn ban but can run saws. We are supposed to have them but you know how that goes. Fun show as always, thanks.

[@johnfichtner4352]

Interesting video, I surf garage sales for Stihl saws. I've had many that I've bought for little or nothing. Better then half of them the problem was a plugged spark arrester. Great video Erica. Dave in MO

[@gregmercer5171]

Keep on keeping on with the videos, really enjoy and so educational….Thank you!!

[@1966poker]

I do the same using Super Clean in the purple bottle. For a deep clean I use a high pressure nozzle on the water hose after it soaks in the degreaser.

[@BG-vq9fd]

Looks like a new one. Makes me want to get my old 023 out and clean it up.

[@Discretesignals]

I like using a torch and air compressor to clean spark arrestors. They make pretty flames

[@notajp]

Propane torch and a wire brush….

[@ryanbruner8928]

You have to have a spark arrestor to cut on any national forest land in the U.S.

[@davidabernathy4553]

Well now this is a interesting video and you did such a good job on cleaning that ms170 up. It never ceases to amaze me about the neglect at people subject their chainsaws to. Also, it always amazes me how cheap an air filter that Stihl puts on that ms170.

[@miketoth2187]

Really enjoy and I learn a lot..your sense of humor is a plus.. I own a 500i...ms261c...170..thank Erica

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

All great saws! :)

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

Nicely done! Customer will be very happy!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Another happy chainsaw, and another happy customer!

[@skater4life31683]

The saw shelf looks great! Great repair! See you on the next one! Laaaaaaaater!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Thanks 👍

[@patrickcreath217]

I would like to see you service that 262xp.

[@sidehilljokke_8492]

Looks like brand new!

[@ClarenceOlsen-o2g]

Enjoyed the content in this video as this is the saw I have,handy little thing.thanks for showing a clean up of the saw.love the channel.cheers

[@bruceburton3515]

Spark arrestors are fitted in Australia. I don't know what the law says, but it is highly recommended to keep it in and maintain it.

[@almclean4835]

A wee bit of Erica magic and it’s running like a good un. Has he been using the bar as a lever? Good video again. Oh our cat wouldn’t step in that puddle, he doesn’t go out it’s raining unless he’s desperate😁

[@Allesschrauber]

Hello I saw problems with the Sparkarrestor in another Video. Its easy to clean, and easy to detect. in Germany its the same with the prices.You can get a new one, the latest from the latest for 190 Euro, ore a used one for 180Euro I dont know what the are thinking? Who pays this? What i like is that you can tune it a little bit.Another Carburator, a Muffler Modifikation and the side Chain tensioner, and you have a good swa.Thanks for the Video, i liked it.And Yes, i subscribed for about two weeks!!!

[@Matt-ze3oo]

spooky parts room ! you might want to turn the lights on so you don't trip on something next time lol

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Lol, next time :)

[@brianking1138]

That saw looks and runs great now. Like others said I use a torch to clean the spark arrestor screen. Looking forward to videos on that Husky and the saw thats been to 2 other shops.

[@jesterr7133]

It's only six years old, and it hasn't run in years, smh. It's amazing to me that people spend good money on equipment and fail to maintain it. I recently trash picked a Craftsman self propelled mower with a Briggs 6.25 (my favorite engine). Someone had thrown this mower away because the engine would not make a full turn. When I flipped it over to turn the blade by hand, there was about two inches of hardened grass buildup all the way around the underside of the deck. It was so thick that it was preventing the blade from turning. I cleaned the underside of the deck, and it fired right up. I didn't spend a single penny or replace a single part. This mower was thrown away simply because they never cleaned it, lol.

[@maingear7452]

You should get a small ultrasonic cleaner. Maybe just simple green and IPA in the mix.

[@maingear7452]

Also latex/nitrile gloves should be worn when touching gas/oil. That stuff can get in thru the skin

[@AmandaGelien-gd8kd]

Nice Kitty oh and the saw TOO

[@robertmailhos8159]

The shop Lion is not afraid of the water 😂

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

He loves water! 💦

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@marriedwithsmallengines Glad to hear that the shop Lion loves water

[@haneyoakie14]

I have a similar looking cat but he isn’t allowed outside. But I have to keep the toilet lid down and after a shower he jumps into the wet tub. He also dips his paw into his water bowl. I threaten to put holy water into the bowl and he would probably explode.

[@Tom-Harpur-meditation76]

Hi Erica great video as always I’m slowly watching all your videos on here all incredibly informative and you go go into great detail. BTW did you get to the bottom of where you got the torch from definitely can’t see anything like that here. Tnx

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I think it was given to me

[@gregwinger6717]

Thanks

[@magicone9327]

The question I have with all the carbon build up is why? Rich mix? Not running it long enough or high enough rpm and getting it hot to burn it off?

[@notajp]

Most likely they are not running it at full throttle like you should. I see it a lot on weed eaters and blowers where people run them a lot at part throttle.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Yes, not running full throttle, running with a dirty air filter can do it too. Maybe running to rich of an oil mix. A lot of saws come in with filthy air filters and poorly mixed fuel - and a lot of people don't realize that these engines want to rev out at full RPM, they try to take it easy on them by only feathering the throttle. Stihl FS38's are common for plugged on spark arrestors as well.

[@magicone9327]

@@marriedwithsmallengines how does not reving to full throttle when cutting effect cooling . Is there a tipping point where not running it with high enough rpm to get max air flow verses half throttle and not getting enough air flow to cool it?

[@travelswithbenny3328]

Would really like to see you work on the husky 262!

[@martysylvester422]

Those could be wood fibers tangled around the clutch shafts

[@denisbeauchesne1557]

Erica if a saw is not going to be used for some time, in your opinion is it better to run it dry first, or store it with Motomix in it.

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

I like storing with Motomix if the saw is gong to be sitting. I have had very good luck doing this.

[@gazbullen]

i use carb cleaner for those spark arresters cleans them up atreat with no mess

[@richardglazer7813]

I hope you do the MS 260. I just purchased this saw....

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Coming up soon!

[@deniscarter6613]

There a great little saw I often seen and use them for cutting small branches and cutting out hodges and there great in tight places if you're cutting branches should put a light in the storage space in case something happens

[@80cheyenneblazer]

Hey Erica I also seen a trick where you could take a lighter or a lil torch,and clean the lil screen the same way and I think you can spray brake to loosen the carbon and or and old tooth brush as well . What about running it over a wire wheel on a bench grinder with a pair of vice grips or Robo grips. Or just use a lighter or torch.

[@gregwinger6717]

Looks like a new one

[@okanaganpeterjames]

Does the 170 have an adjustable carb?

[@K-Fred]

You rock Erica!!! ❤😉😁

[@pville5548]

Good job. However, I am curious why you didn't take the recoil cover off and inspect, clean, and replace any part that might have needed it?

[@kyriakosfotiadis]

Thank you Erica!

[@asamelia5124]

Can't use it if you don't have it .that's my thoughts on saving "hoarding "stuff .😅

[@gregwinger6717]

What do you use in your spray bottle for cleaning

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

That orange spray is ZEP

[@stephenwilson1649]

Well done,,

[@emveee11]

its the white socks .. tony is cool

[@ramtruck2011able]

Great video again

[@margaretleblanc3071]

I have a MS stihl250 chainsaw that kicks back, wondering how it can be fixed. Hoping you can help….

[@GaetanoCostanza]

Do you sharpen chains

[@robertspencer4009]

I laughed at “ just in case he doesn’t believe me”.

[@ZenWithKen]

Just curious why no fuel filter change? RPM topping out suggests it's not starving for fuel so no need? Thanks for sharing!

[@riskybizness1016]

Not to nitpick, but normally when you clean one you usually pull the recoil in your other videos. It might have been cleaner than the clutch side but maybe not. Still enjoy the process.

[@mikejerrett7354]

That ran great after cleaning the spark arrester. The "crypt" is creepy as heck lol 😅

[@adrianbrooks6303]

good morning please could you fix the echo i would like to see how you do it

[@aktrapper6126]

LOL, I was just going to ask what you use for a de greaser. Boom you put the ZEP bottle up in front of your camera.

[@kennethd7048]

Just that screen.. couldn't breathe

[@andrevoz9819]

Can you use brake cleaner and compressed air to clean the oil and sawdust or is that bad? Do you recommend using only ZEP or other heavy duty de-greasers?

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

You can, brake cleaner might be hard on the plastics though. I’m experimenting with ZEP, but any good degreaser is just fine :) There could be something better then ZEP out there.

[@andrevoz9819]

@@marriedwithsmallengines I used to use Simple Green but found ZEP to be a little better de-greaser. I'll stay away from using brake cleaner. By the way, I'm one of those who cleans my Stihl chainsaws after every use 😀

[@jerryplude8892]

If an engine hasn’t ran in years I always put a little oil in the cylinder before startup. Just to lube the rings and wall.

[@wernerkeggenhoff7835]

You need to get yourself a nice little parts washer

[@jamesmooney5348]

You guys sell saws?

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

We do

[@jamesmooney5348]

@marriedwithsmallengines Oh, sorry. I meant, do you guys sell these used saws you repair on this channel? Like the older 026's and such? Thanks

[@kenskinner7899]

I asked about the flashlight. If you can find a part number or link I would like to get one depending on price. Thanks

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

If you look at Stihl Outfitters USA, I think you will find them on there

[@kenskinner7899]

@@marriedwithsmallengines Not on the USA site. Thanks

[@lornefishbc]

Forgot the fuel filter!

[@marriedwithsmallengines]

Forgot / missed filming the fuel filter replacement

[@Syncop8rNZ]

​@@marriedwithsmallengines Phew! I was gonna mention the fuel filter too...

[@davidcoleman6032]

I don't have a spark arrester in my MS390 in UK. I thought they had missed it at the factory as I've had it from new. So maybe we don't have them fitted here.

[@samuellancaster3789]

You forgot to sharpen the 170.😊😊😊

[@samuellancaster3789]

I really enjoy your show. Thank you so much.Have a great day😅