Vintage Pioneer P41 Chainsaw - Old Iron Brought Back to Life

Purchased an old Pioneer P41 Chainsaw (66cc) as I needed a more powerful saw for some milling.
After working though various issues, it runs better and is more powerful than I expected.
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Bar and Chain used
Oregon 240RNDD176 .050" Gauge 3/8" Pitch 24" Power Match Bar - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
OREGON 72LPX081G 81 Drive Link Super 70 Chisel Chain .375" Pitch x .050" Gauge
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0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Overview of Chainsaw
1:33 - Trying to start, testing for spark, first sputter, compression test
5:05 - Carb kit install
8:30 - First start
9:45 - Taking apart and cleaning the saw
20:30 - Plastic repair
21:10 - Recoil damage and repair
23:57 - Reassembly
27:34 - First start after reassembly
28:59 - Chain brake delete
31:50 - Bar modification
34:47 - First cuts
36:36 - Muffler mod with before and after timed cuts
40:09 - Overview and a little real world use

[@zodszoo]

I still have my Dad's P41. He bought it new. 24" bar is biggest I'll run on her anymore. Still has plenty of power. Nice reliable saws.

[@VincesDIYs]

Yes it’s a nice old school saw. Tons of torque.

[@Mopar-Pioneer]

Excelllent sir. Another piece of Canadian history saved and brought back to life ! Alex

[@christianvachon2235]

Awesome job! We used to have the P41 and a P28 when I was a kid. Used to do all the wood for winter. Brings back a lot of memories... Cheers!

[@VincesDIYs]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@shedandgardenprojects8534]

That is a nice saw. I have a P41, here in England, which I purchased at a local auction. Spent a little time getting it going, but runs pretty well now. It didn't have felling spikes, and parts are not so easy to obtain, as you say. So I ended up making spikes for it, from a sheet of 2mm thick hardened steel. Nice to get these classic vintage saws going again.

[@VincesDIYs]

Right on! These older saw don't rev as high as newer saws but you can't beat their low end grunt!

[@shakdidagalimal]

Excellent and thorough job. Like to see the children helping and learning that's great good job.

[@VincesDIYs]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@garyjordan3181]

Good job on the saw, you just can't beat the vintage chainsaw, their made of metal not so much plastic, little more weight but once on the log all you have to do is pull the trigger. Great video 👍

[@VincesDIYs]

Yes, especially like the torque it has.

[@7eis]

The side exit exhaust is so cool.

[@VincesDIYs]

Yes, its a neat older machine. Many of them have the engine flat, laying front to back.

[@zodszoo]

Every once in awhile when I switch from my small Stihl to the Pioneer I'll rest the saw on my leg, and very briefly that muffler reminds me it's there. Lol.

[@10putty]

What a fun project, it's great how you show us every step. Keep the chainsaw video's coming!

[@VincesDIYs]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Sensei948]

@@VincesDIYs oil mix 1:33 is ok kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKelp3uobrWWo9E

[@andrewgoodall3270]

Really enjoyed this video, bought a new P40 for thinning contracts in '73, used a 28" bar to avoid bending over so far , would run it all day, it's a great saw!

[@VincesDIYs]

Glad you enjoyed it! The are a nice (old) saw.

[@brendanhayes2752]

Nice work.

[@VincesDIYs]

Thanks!

[@PhuocNguyen-es4ig]

Tôi ở Việt Nam và tôi đã mua 1 chiếc P50 với giá khoảng 25usd và tôi đã sơn lại và làm cho nó hoạt động. 1 thương hiệu tuyệt vời.

[@VincesDIYs]

Nice!

[@jebbrudy8890]

Great video. Thanks. Can you tell me what Oregon bar and chain you fit on it, model etc. Would be very helpful.

[@VincesDIYs]

Oregon 240RNDD176 .050" Gauge 3/8" Pitch 24" Power Match Bar - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BAHRCM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 OREGON 72LPX081G 81 Drive Link Super 70 Chisel Chain .375" Pitch x .050" Gauge www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRXRLZE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@iraagans3144]

Best ms170 upgrade! You obviously have never had a fire start from a muffler.

[@VincesDIYs]

Not an issue where I am at and the cutting I do.

[@dougstamper624]

Great Saws! I'm missing the four bolts for starter cover - do you happen to know the thread and lengths? I can't seem to locate info anywhere. Thanks for the thorough video.

[@VincesDIYs]

Its an 10/24 thread pitch x 3/4 inch for the 3 short ones. The long one is the same thread pitch and 2.5 to 3" long.

[@warrenofsherwooduk8328]

Good effort on the video very interesting! ive just aquired a p41 79sh 12/21 in amazing condition done very little work! for the bargain price of 40! english pounds! still pinching myself! they are a beast of a saw! got a excellent 20" bar/chain on it im gonna get a 28/30 see how it likes that? runs like a dream! for a 40 year old! blew carb de-baffled and de-governed running at 50.1 mineral but its worrying me? what mix do you run? and is it still goin strong?

[@VincesDIYs]

I run 40:1. i had issues with the ignition and had to change out some parts but still going strong!

[@GmGarlo]

i just got one in garage sale like that, my carb jets have no markings , which one is high and which one is low? Great stuff

[@VincesDIYs]

Just got a chance to look. The one closer to the ending is low, the one closer to the handle is high

[@nickybritain3661]

Does all that cleaning on the outside make the saw cut better? It is a saw and will get covered with sawdust within a few minutes of starting to cut!

[@VincesDIYs]

Gives 3 extra HP :) I do it on any used saw I buy as its a good time to go over everything and see if there are any issues.

[@Bags609]

Can you further explain the porting you did. Did you adjust timing or just widen the intake and exhaust

[@VincesDIYs]

I did not port it. Just opened up the muffler a little.

[@harigopaladamus9481]

i have a question mine will not start on choke and will not run slowly. Do i need carb kit?

[@VincesDIYs]

Could very well be.

[@fredr6381]

What do you use to clean everything?

[@VincesDIYs]

Mostly just gas

[@fredr6381]

@@VincesDIYs Thank ya ! Does that work better than solvent or is gas always at hand ?

[@VincesDIYs]

@@fredr6381 it’s at hand.... and cheap :)

[@toolteardown1]

Hey Vince, great video! nice job on the P41 :) I have on my channel a Pioneer 2043 from 1971 complete teardown/rebuild if you are interested in this. Cheers

[@VincesDIYs]

Beauty video. Keep it up and your channel will grow!