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- posted February 4, 2014 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Chainsaws
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getting the cover off the muffler was harder than expected, but I didn't break anything, I don't think.
but removing the muffler - see, this is where experience comes in. The screws just wont budge. Two are the star shaped heads - I have the right screwdriver for them), two are small bolts. I sprayed them and left them and hope it helps. What do you do in situations like this?
- posted January 31, 2014 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Chainsaws
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nice story, Karla, and interesting. and that's why, when I hear the words, bud you need a new saw, I start looking elsewhere, unless they can show me unequivocally that the goose is cooked. even then, i'm not convinced unless two different places tell me that. had a story along those lines with a friend's 350 - one place called it dead, the other repaired it for $50. As far as I know, it's still chuggin.
ok, the moving chain: cleaned everything again, real well, put on a different chain, marked the place on the bar, and cut for about 15 minutes, and the bar stayed in place, the chain just right. don't know. maybe the chain was the problem, but I don't see how. I sprocket showed wear, but nothing unusual.
blue smoke - the L was already turned almost all the way already. don't think i got another 1/8 out of it even. i don't think it is the gas/oil mixture - i measure pretty carefully.any other ideas aside for oil getting past the rings (are there rings on these engines?)
again, thanks for your help. finding expert advice is one of the nicest things about the internet.
- posted January 31, 2014 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Chainsaws
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You want to see some strange problems, you should see my kids :-) but I doubt if even an experimental chain saw person could help there. But maybe so...
1) this seems like a major messy job i don't mind trying it, but is there a site like ifixit that has pictures and can explain what these things are and what to look out for? I wouldn't know a needle bearing if I found it in my soup.
2) ditto for tearing down a motor (which I know I don't need to do yet, i hope, but still...) I envy you your skill set. Is there something like small motors for dummies or some book like that which can help me through this? ever thought about running a web workshop for this stuff - i'm sure there'd be interest.
3) still working on the 435, but i hope to get to the 350 next week or so. if you don't mind, i'll post pictures of what i find. maybe you can identify the make of clutch/drum/sprocket.
very grateful for your help,
reuven
- posted January 30, 2014 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Chainsaws
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First of all, Karla, thanks for your prompt and knowledgeable reply. I've yet to find a reliable service rep here - most of them just want me to buy a new saw..... what is an "experimental chainsaw person?" Was that an auto-correct for experienced, or are you doing experimental stuff?
Ok - both plates are there. And when I check the nut (after I see the chain is loose) it is still as tight as when I screnched it down. I am mystified by this problem - I don't see anything obviously out of sorts, and the problem started suddenly fairly recently. I welcome any further ideas you might have. If you want me photograph it, I can do that.
I'll try the carb adjustment tomorrow. Thanks for the idea.
BTW, I saw that Nadav is having a problem starting his saw of the same make - Nadav being an Israeli name, and I'm in Israel, on the chance I might be able to help him, you can give him my email, if that doesn't violate any rules of the site.
Thanks,
Reuven