still 025 troubleshooting and maintenance pt 1fully covered

[@johnclarke6647]

I love my 025. It is as strong as my MS 250’s and starts a lot easier than they do. Plus it is 2# lighter. It will handle most logging and bucking chores. Mine has a 18 inch Stihl bar with a .063 RS chain on it, .325 pitch, I will pick it up a lot quicker than I do my new MS 250’s.

[@eriknelson6529]

Great to see the master in action!!

[@billhacks]

I am late to the comment section, but I have recently started getting into tinkering on saws and came across your channel. So far, I have only been making old junk run again to stock specs. In the past few months, I have played around on Poulan 3314, 3416, 4018, pro5020, a Mastercraft version of the micro xxv, a Stihl 009, ms250, and ms290. I am hoping to learn more about saws and small engines in general. Your videos are awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone.

[@johnclarke6647]

I love my 025.

[@landontesar3070]

Thank you, gentlemen. Helped me replace the impulse line and fuel hose in my 025. It fired on the third pull and idled on fast idle. Hasn't done that for 8 months. Back in business.

[@G-PA-2795]

I forgot you asked what we were working on. I just finished a Jred 490 big bore upgrade. Chinese cyl and piston decked .035 to correct squish. Ported intake and exhaust and debuted everything. She's had 2 tanks of fuel now, cutting stand dead bone dry white ash. It's easy on fuel and I am happy with it. Thanks Harvey

[@banditlicks9133]

We missed you iron horse glad you're back buddy hope you feel better

[@tinmanssaws]

Great video guys. For many years the only saw I had was a stihl 025!! Great saw.

[@teknotech]

Thanks for what you do... I am trying to resurrect my 025. I have an MS 271 that I will use for limited Alaskan chainsaw milling, and hope to have the 025 for supporting duties.

[@quincymccarter3837]

I use a 046 Magnum, MS 260 and 018c when I was younger I did hazard tree take down now just fire wood love runnin saws nice too see ya all good channel

[@damienhughes3168]

Best stihl video yet, ive learned alot from you 2, thanks from Ireland 👍👌👏

[@jcl1201]

Thanks Harv for posting always enjoy your vids .. 👍

[@jeanfortin9616]

Glad to hear you’re feeling better Harvey. Great timing for me with the 025. Just started an 029 myself and the very first upgrade I did is the rim sprocket. So much smoother and just an all around better drive system. Threw the timing wheel on it and was quite surprised by the numbers. .032” squish, ex 158, tr 118 and intake 160 duration. Bumped the the exhaust to 162 and the transfers bumped up to 120 total duration by cleaning up the ports. Widened the intake a pinch and called it good. Also surprising is the size of the carb on this thing. It’s bigger than a stock 272! Anyway, long story but all the issues this thing had was the usual dried up, rock hard fuel, impulse and oil hose, and crank seals. Cleaned her all up just like you do and Bobs your uncle. I learned something today. I changed out the rubber seals on the caps and what do you know, they unscrew much easier now! No need for a chainsaw wrench or pliers to get the caps off! Take care guys. Hope you don’t mind me sharing!

[@mikesr3407]

I have never moded my 025 only changed the carb 2 times she rips , can't imagine if was , saw is almost small enough for tree top work !

[@matthewbrady6451]

How are y’all doin love your channel I’ve been watching catching up on everything I have missed I’m 35 been a owner operator flatbed and logging been driving since i was 20, got into saws in 2015 when I started hauling logs found a ms193 that I kept with me to trim up the loads and the rest is history, soo far I’ve ported my 268xp have a 371xp ms440 and ms461 and fs 56 trimmer all witch I plan on porting but that 268 ran awesome even tho it could have used a piston and ring but soo glad that I found y’all I’m outa bear creek,nc bout a hr south of Greensboro

[@matthewbrady6451]

I just want to add that nobody bought anything for me I got started out with a 15k personal note from the bank all I had was a co signer only help that I had, didn’t want nobody thinking I got it handed to me but I work hard just wanted to add that to my previous comment doing some fence work on the farm right now, have a good afternoon

[@DavidMumaugh]

This has been a great informative video. Thank you!!!

[@davidberrier5894]

This was great for me I am 74 but heat with a water furnace. I have a 041 I bought new a 241,and 461. I enjoy the maintenance

[@JeffMOA]

Missed You both! but Health comes first 👍

[@DouglasUphoff]

I have the same Estwing hand ax... Love it!!

[@1944chevytruck]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!... GLAD YOUR BETTER!.... HEALTH FIRST!... thanks 4 video. be kind.

[@jamesnicley8794]

I've got a 250 an it's a beast for what it is that would be a fun build I'd like to see that. Thank you for all the help your channel is

[@aarons3203]

Great video sir! Nice to see how the Professionals do it. Been working on my Uncle Francy's 1972 Homelite. It has a Walbro SDC carburetor.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

Glad you're feeling better, Ironhorse.

[@roncorbin1500]

Great to see you back & enjoyed this video..

[@joshdurrant9247]

So great to see you guys back in action, you've been greatly missed! Keep up the great work Mr Harvey and take care of yourself,we can't lose the Iron Horse yet! 👍👍💪💪😁😎🇺🇸❤️

[@denniscahill9172]

Hey Ironhorse first time post but a big fan of the channel. As a Land Surveyor, I have always preferred Estwing hammers good stuff. The one thing is that blue rubber grip. That sucker will get slick as snot after awhile from grime sweat and wear. I've winged a lot of hammers out of my hand and it's when I know I got to clean the grip and rough it up with sandpaper. I have that hatchet in my work truck and it goes with me on camping and hunting trips, it's a real peach. Happy you got that illness in the rearview mirror and back to the videos I learn so much.

[@alanreynolds2125]

nice to see you both back.happy new year.

[@G-PA-2795]

My saws get air cleaned after every use and brake clean and air every few to get oil off. Used to use carb cleaner but I think it's a little harsher on decals. Clean saw is a happy saw. Thanks

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Love the shirt Cullen, WE ARE THE MILITIA!, COLD AND DEAD BABY, COME ON AND TRY SLEPPY JOE! I wear my black and grey camo black flag ball cap 100 percent of the time and it's not coming off i love my country, thank you guys for ur service

[@mckinziefishingandhunting140]

Just found the Channel . Good Info on the Channel, Thanks for Posting videos!.

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Hello Harv, I will comment on a newer video shortly, but I just acquired an older Stihl 025 today, a bit of a basket case, but has compression, along with an older craftsman chainsaw as well! So i will be going back and forth on your videos later as I work on them, will also be getting a Stihl 660 that doesn’t run at this time! On all these saws, i will be starting with the basics to get them running!

[@jeffgrier8488]

Glad to see you back, and glad to hear you're feeling better!!

[@allenhenry1113]

Im fixen to be 60 in a few weeks. I have an 025 really like it. But my mech. Says the cylinder is bad. This series is going to be very informative for me. Glad your getting better. My dad says growing up isnt for sissy folk. Lol Happy Birthday to ya...

[@ericcoffedgp40]

Good evening! The 025 is a pretty nice saw, I have one and although it isn't the prettiest it runs like a dream. Happy birthday!

[@steveking4966]

happy new yer haarve i am the same age as u for a few days before turnin 61! but out on the flat twin 1150 last sunday! good timing reminds me too look at my troublesom 026 i got that new in 2000 so ain't givin in, also got 2 076av's on an alaskan and 038 av and a 2009 372xp overtooled oh then theres the lt40hd woodmizer with an onan flat twin; happy 60th we grew up in the lawless '60s ftom brittany france still dangerous to know ;0)

[@mikesr3407]

I've always heard good things about the onans , you love it ?

[@chriscaldwell1490]

Workin in gettin my 025 running now. Did a carb rebuild but didnt change the needle and it still wont start. Gonna do the muffler mod you did on this one too when i get her goin

[@waydehamm7928]

I've been working on a 372 xp I ground the stops off of the carburetor limiters to get enough adjustment , base delete, muf mod with 2 outlets at 3/4 I'm on my second warm up to adjust carb , great vid when I'm dun the saw is just as clean as it was on the shelve.👍

[@DaveyBlue32]

Great stuff buddy! Wicked solid steel hand axe! She’s a beaut! I’m jellos ...I’ve not seen that bad boy before! You sure aren’t braking that handle!!! Those are great little saw’s! I’ve really learned to like working on the clamshells...that old 290 to a 390 is a wonderful build... little volocity port and a muffler mod and they become a 49mm bore firewood getter! Great to see you smiling, Pal!

[@denniseisenschink8978]

Love your videos. I have learned a lot from them and I have been running saws for 43 years. who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Now if you could only show me how to hot rod my Timberjack skidder. It's a beauty. she's a 1963 and still pulls like a mule. keep up the good work iron horse

[@flatlanderscustomgamecalls4996]

Iron horse good to see you back The hi jet on the 025 is accessed through the handle the small hole next to the low jet it takes a small long screwdriver small saws need love too

[@shoresharp8349]

Hey Harvey glad your back man I hope your feeling better. I have a old 011 stihl it's a small saw and man it has cut alot of wood.

[@antitactical]

Its that old get sick time of the year. Glad to see you back

[@keithwesley9880]

Good to u all Mr. Harvey and Cullen ... hope u all r doing good friend..🤙 I'm working on the same saw.. Happy early BIRTHDAY friend..🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@marksarkaquariums9056]

Great Video Harvey,I 'm working on a MS 250 today and I was thinking about what I could do with the muffler.I'm working on a 026 an it seems to have the perfect muffler to mod.Your channel is Awesome keep teaching us the Good stuff.

[@benjobello]

I love it, thanks IRONHORSE, good info!!!

[@undertoeoutdoors8317]

The high jet hole is right next to the low jet hole. The high heat hole in on the part of the handle that attaches to the orange plastic. Also I’m working on rebuilding a 1986 266SE.

[@robertandreoli9764]

Harvey glad to see you are doing good stay safe

[@rachelhartenbach5269]

Happy new year. I fixed up a nice old homelite c72.

[@davidclark5138]

Good to see your feeling better Harvy, Ya man we gotta stay on top of our health concerns. Be well Stay happy n safe.

[@joepwillems]

Happy belated Birthday Mr. Ironhorse. Really looking forward to this series of maintenance video's. Have to get my 266' going again for some big oak. But at the moment both die on me when I give them throttle. In the mean time I got myself a Stihl 050av as a Christmas present, haven't run it yet. Need to get an appropriate bar and chain for it. But oh boy, I'm looking forward to it.

[@bobblenuts]

Harvey, glad to see your doing better. Cullen, Your lookin good, keep an eye on the old man for us...he's dang near 60 lol Idea - Go over replacement / testing of coil and also how the oiler works and how to stop them from leaking all over my truck when not in use! That little saw sounds good!

[@dschamber7190]

Hey Harvey! Nice little video on some general maintenance. I do every step you showed with my Stihl MS230 (slightly smaller brother of the MS250/025) and my Husqvarna 445 about once a month... Here in Newfoundland, Canada I cut mostly softwood for firewood (spruce, Balsam fir, Eastern Larch) and my saw gets gummed up pretty good, especially when cutting balsam fir. I also check my coil/flywheel for gummy buildup, probably wouldn't impede anything performance wise but it's nice to keep it clear. Stan

[@raybloom5727]

Harvey, I have worked on many ms 250,s and 025. Most of them that i have worked on have an adjustment for the high carb setting. The access hole for adjustment is in the black part of the handle just to the right of your low setting screw. At 21:40 in the video look for the hole in the handle about an inch from the low setting screw. Love your videos!!!!!

[@danpieri6863]

I was going to say the same thing and also the kill switch is stuck behind the cover ..set it to full choke and the cover goes right on

[@randyforestier7256]

Good to see ya again. Glad your feel better. When you were blow the saw off you and your son look like you just bit in to a lemon. Glad your back.

[@alexthem2010]

Aye Harvey and son, good to see ya guys, hope you had a good Christmas and new years. And glad to hear you've recovered Harvey, lets hope it stays that way.

[@benhamilton8132]

Thank you for the videos I own a 025 it helped me

[@carlknight7469]

I'm hoping you can do one of those. I have a stihl 171 that I have had for a long time. I took the spark arrestor out of it and noticed a huge difference.

[@kenbell9564]

Glad to have you back, and an early Happy Birthday to you Ironhorse!!!

[@johnclarke6647]

I gree about using power tools on saws. I may take one apart with a drill, but I put it back together with my T handle wrench. I wash starters with two cycle gas and a paintbrush, blowing it off with compressed air after I am through gettin most of the grease and sawdust off of it. I want them to be like new when I am through. I do the same thing to the coil side, brush with gas and blow with air. The oil in the two cycle gas will lubricate most of the moving parts.

[@T1M083]

Hey guys. I'm working on an 025 myself. It cuts out when throttle is released. Got me buggered. Going to replace impulse line, intake boot and fuel lines. Hoping one of those will fix it. I don't usually like home brought stihls due to being so annoying to work on. Got given it so tidying it up to sell it. On the other rebuild bench i have a few older girls. Husqvarna 380S. I'm doing a top end rebuild on. Also a Remington Powerlite PL5a. Thats had full teardown and inspection and is getting a top end build. Managed through share luck to find a NOS piston for it then found stihl 49mm x 1.5mm rings fit with gaping down to 48.5mm. Hopefully i sort this damn stihls issue out so i can get some funds for more "actual" chainsaw goodness. Cheers

[@mikahakkinen5651]

hi.great to see you back

[@mattparee]

Great video! I received a non-functioning 025 from my father in law. I replaced the carb and it fires up now, but does not idle and stalls with the chain brake on. Should I adjust the idle?

[@marcmunyon2675]

I’m working on an older Stihl 024. Ive had the saw for over 20 years still starts by the third pull every time. I want to do some exhaust modifications and some other things but I’m not having much luck finding people that have modded these little saws

[@nateolmsted899]

Glad to see you’re back I would love to see an MS 361 build on your channel

[@shaner67]

Happy New Year Harvey and Cullen. Nice to see you both health and happy..

[@stevetheriault4164]

HAPPY NEWYEARS boys ,BEST WISHES FOR 2021,nice to see you guys back in the shop be safe guys

[@evankibbe590]

Howdy !! Its good to see you feeling better now. Been missing y'all. 😊😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimmybateman9047]

Working on a complete rebuild on an 034 STIHL. Love working on these saws.

[@chrismacmillan3535]

Glad to see you back and healthy. I love my little ms250. Look forward to see what you do for the exhaust. Happy new year.

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

Hey guys, glad to see ya back! I always look forward to each new video. Great to hear your are on the mend Harvey. Happy new year!

[@TheKrayusKorianis]

Love the 025/250. You can get the rim drum and sprocket for both ⅜lp & .325" pitches from the dealer. Cost me around $50 for the drum, e-clip, washer and both sprockets. Makes it very versatile on different wood. Also about the adjustment screws. There's all 3 on the 025/250. The L is in the handle on a 250, on the Walbro carb 025's, it's right there by the H.

[@justinweber1838]

Harv I have my first saw and it is a MS250. It uses the cylinder and crankcase in one big piece. I would like to see you show some porting on that type of set up. It seems a little different than the typical separate cylinder head style.

[@livewithnick]

I’d been missing your videos! Glad to see you back! How about a video about what logging/chainsaw/tree cutting gear you keep in your pickup?

[@johnclarke6647]

I am rebuilding an HS 45 that I picked up for a song. The dumb sob that owned it left it out in the rain and it ate up one of the bearings. I am going to pull it down and put new bearings and seals in it. I am not in a real hurry because I have a beautiful HS 80 I rebuilt a couple of years ago. I also have a 120 MAc that I bought and it is locked up. I have the cylinder filled with MMO and will look at it more closely when it gets warmer.

[@charlesmelton1035]

Glad You are doing better Happy Early Birthday!! Really enjoy the videos loaded with great info Could you do a video on what tools you use to work on saws? I think a lot of folks would enjoy that one. Take care and keep the saws turning.

[@WreckitRalphie]

Looking forward to the next video in this series!! Thank u

[@billarnold4763]

cover didnt want to go because the air filter was not on quits right. glad to see ypu back!!

[@jasoo87]

Your air filter on 025 wasn't fitted down correctly, that's why your having issues with fitting cover.

[@williamdeberry3232]

Happy new year to you. Glad to see you haven't seen you sence last year.

[@johnclarke6647]

The other day, my 025 cranked up with 2,2 pulls. Which is my note for two pulls in cold start before it rolled over and then I push it up to half choke and two pulls to run. I cannot ever beat that unless it has been running and then it cranks up in one pull. But cold, 2,2P is the best I can ever expect from any saw.

[@takeashawnoutdoors5518]

I've been tinkering with a pro mac 60. The ignition quit working. Found many other problems after I got a good spark

[@johnclarke6647]

I built a Farmertec ms 250 a dupe f months ago. I bought an 025 of eBay, today. I will go through it when I get it and bring it up to my standards and restore it to like new condition. I am sure will need aged cleaning. I am going to find a ms260 to go with my 026 Pro that I restored in ‘21. I still have an XL that I have to clean and paint when it warms up. I ain’t doing anything in this cold.

[@chuck805]

I noticed Cullen was squinting and a little jumpy when you first were blowing out that chainsaw. What am I working on? A 2000 Husqvarna 372xp, it floods way to easily, but has spark, I'm going to try to adjust the coil air gap to see if it likes that set at .010, .011 or ? That's a cheap test. It's bugging me because all of my other saws start kinda easy, my Pro Mac 10-10s is like 1 pull! When I get caught up on my home improvement projects, it'll be time to start checking the squish and timing numbers on all of them. First things first tho, but Tinman is doing a series on porting so I'm learning from him too. Good times indeed. Be safe Uncle Harv and Cullen! UPDATE: On my Husqvarna 2000 372XP I checked the carbs needle lever and it wasn't set too high but it was set correctly, I then checked the coils air gap and it was set at a very loose .010 so I reset that to a snug .011. Then I noticed the main problem, the air filter was clogged! ROOKIE mistake! After a couple pulls with the air filter off, I got her started, adj the L screw so she accelerated correctly then restarted. Man I really love this hobby! Have a great day everybody!!!!!

[@MUFFLERDELETE101]

The legendary ironhorse is back...we missed ya..glad all is well freind

[@lordmark4966]

Hope youre doin alright big man, gotta take care of your health number 1.

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

You are absolutely correct Harv. 2 weeks is WAY WAY WAY TO LONG Buddy. Love you guys thanks for the great video. Great to see you Cullin. Love it fellas. 🌲❤🌲✊🪓

[@ozdatman]

Nice to have you Back Harvey, I've been Flat on my back for 2 weeks hanging out for the latest Video.

[@victoryfirst2878]

All I can say is the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Nice work fella too.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

GLAD TO SEE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER

[@dayvidfoss474]

Heard many good things about you Sir. I just started watching you. Really enjoy your content. Uh as nk you. I have m add nh saw love the old ones. I have pioneer 600 /1200 p RV o mac 610 . Can you hot rod the 025 I just picked one up.

[@landfillratlandfillrat1396]

Great 2 C you folks back I thought you might have got snowed in great vid can't wait to C the muffler mod tomarrow!!!!!!!!!!

[@allterraincustoms2246]

Its nice to see smaller saws for a change.

[@Finom1]

Ironhorse, I will be here staring at my screen until you post the next video:) We turn off the TV and turn on The Ironhorse!!!

[@johngirdley4946]

Great channel, quality content knowledgeable man. don't know why I waited so long to subscribe I've been watching you for a year or so now. You're porting videos make me want to try one of my own. I've got 17 vintage saws that all run. I'll bring some to buckin stock . Can't wait to meet you Harvey, have a great day my friend

[@raysecoy9187]

Got a straight gassed 024 I’ll be putting on a new cylinder and piston. Would it be worth while cleaning up the piston and doing your 450 degree oven treatment?

[@tonyalto1014]

Happy Birthday Harvey!

[@johnclarke6647]

I put filters in a container with some Dawn and hot water and let them soak for an hour or so before rinsing them out with fresh water. If any of the flocking is gone from the filter I replace it. After washing the filter I put it outside in the sun to dry. When dry, I reinstall it.

[@kennethquick8058]

Good to see you back

[@PappyTom61]

I have that axe! Happy new year, and happy 60th birthday, you're 6 months ahead of me.

[@massawman]

Should have my cylinder and piston & ring kit for the smoked 357xp tomorrow thinking of timing it and doing a little port work before assembly.

[@HeathStevens]

I have a Stihl 021 and got my uncle's 210. There are some slight differences but the 021 runs better.