Husky 36

[Mail Man]

Hello all, I am new to the site, and new to owning a saw. My friend gave me his old 36, and I had to change the sprocket and starter pulley, but other wise it looks like it is in decent shape. When I first got the saw, I was able to get it started, and it ran pretty well ( that is how I found the bad sprocket ( wouldn't spin the chain). the saw sat for about 2 weeks after that, until I could find time to fix the stuff. Now, after I get it all put together, I can't get it to start to save my life. I have checked and replaced the plug, checked the gap at the flywheel, and checked to see if the was spark at the plug. All is good, but still can't get it to start, please, is there anybody on here that could give me a clue as to what to check?????
I do not want to take this to a dealer, because I like to work on all of my own toys, and would like to get this thing running.

Thanks
Keith

 

[edisto]

If she has spark, start checking fuel delivery from the filter on up.

 

[cjcocn]

Hello all, I am new to the site, and new to owning a saw. My friend gave me his old 36, and I had to change the sprocket and starter pulley, but other wise it looks like it is in decent shape. When I first got the saw, I was able to get it started, and it ran pretty well ( that is how I found the bad sprocket ( wouldn't spin the chain). the saw sat for about 2 weeks after that, until I could find time to fix the stuff. Now, after I get it all put together, I can't get it to start to save my life. I have checked and replaced the plug, checked the gap at the flywheel, and checked to see if the was spark at the plug. All is good, but still can't get it to start, please, is there anybody on here that could give me a clue as to what to check?????
I do not want to take this to a dealer, because I like to work on all of my own toys, and would like to get this thing running.

Thanks
Keith

Keith

edisto has some good advice and is the next logical step. The only thing that I would do differently is to first pull the plug after trying to start it to see if it is getting fuel. Why? Just because it's me (and not because it is right or wrong ).

You are using fresh fuel right?

If you are unaware of when it was last changed, then change the fuel filter first. After that check your fuel hoses for pin holes, breaks, etc. If it has been sitting for a while your carb may need a cleaning or even a rebuild. I have gotten a few saws recently because they "would no longer run." The ones that I have gotten to at this point have only needed a carb cleaning to get running.

... and (another) welcome to AS!

 

[woodsrunner]

the 36 is a great little saw. Get it running right and you will be very happy with it. I have one and have worked the stew out of it. It still runs and gets used a fair bit. Its small light handy and powerful for its size.
Scott

 

[Zero Gravity]

I was given a 41. A sister saw to the 36. Same deal. Mine started ran fine and did not re-start. The fuel line was brittle and broke as soon as it moved. Just replace it and the filter. I used the Bailey's drum and rim and the 16" with 20NK narrow kerf chain. The chain is a little on the agressive side for that size of saw. I think I would go with the low profile chain.
ZG

 

[Mail Man]

You guys ROCK

thanks for all of the replies, unfortunately, I am out of town right now, and can't try any of this, but as soon as I get home, I am all over it. I will post back as soon as I find out what it is.

This site is awsome, thanks again for sharing your ideas.

Keith

 

[Mail Man]

one more question

to check spark, all I did was take the plug out and hook it back up to the wire and ground it against the head, and pull the cord...is this a good way to check for good spark??

Thanks again

Keith

 

[Mail Man]

rebuilt the carb

okay, got the carb rebuilt, and replaced the fuel line and the filter, primed the carb with a little mixed gas, and still can't get it to run????
I checked the gap at the flywheel, and set it at .030.
HELP, this thing has me going a little bit nuts!!

 

[Motodeficient]

Have you tried putting about 1 tsp of mix straight into the cylinder to see if it fires. Sometimes it will help to draw fuel up through the carb too. How is your compression?

 

[Mail Man]

not yet

Have you tried putting about 1 tsp of mix straight into the cylinder to see if it fires. Sometimes it will help to draw fuel up through the carb too. How is your compression?

I haven't tried that yet, wasn't sure if it would flood it out or gum the plug. I will try it tonight though.

 

[Motodeficient]

As long as you just put a tiny bit in it will be fine. That will tell you if its going to run or not. If it fires, try it a couple times more to see if it will start pumping fuel through the carb. If it doesn't fire, then you need to focus on spark, timing issues, or compression, and not the fuel system.

 

[striperswaper]

can you get the plug wet with the choke on?

 

[Mail Man]

As long as you just put a tiny bit in it will be fine. That will tell you if its going to run or not. If it fires, try it a couple times more to see if it will start pumping fuel through the carb. If it doesn't fire, then you need to focus on spark, timing issues, or compression, and not the fuel system.

I am going to try to put some in the cylinder, hopefully it will fire, don't want to have to chase down the timing or anything.
Thanks all

 

[Mail Man]

can you get the plug wet with the choke on?

I pulled the plug after rpiming the carb, but it looked pretty dry, I was in kind of a hurry, so I will try again today and really check things out.

 

[andrethegiant70]

You should pop the muffler and check the piston for scoring also. It's quick and easy. If it's scored, you need a piston.

The suggestion to put a small squirt of fuel in the plug hole is a very good one. If it hits, you know the saw will run if you get the fuel right. These things do have silly little fuel lines. They are commonly the culprits.

 

[Taxmantoo]

My 36 is my fussiest starter, but my usual problem is that I flood it, then it starts right up after I remove the plug and blow it dry. To avoid that, I put the choke on, pull twice, turn the choke off, pull ten times...
Once I get it started the first time, it runs great the rest of the day.

If you can't soak the plug with 5 pulls on the rope with the choke on, then either your choke lever is unhooked or you have a problem in the fuel system.

 

[Mail Man]

update

okay, I pulled the plug, and added a little mix, and pulled till my arms hurt...didn't fire. I checked the fuel line, and you can see fuel in the line, the spark plug is getting wet prior to putting mix in the cylinder, but still no start, I used a feeler gauge to set the ignition gap at .030, and seem to be getting good spark, but still can't get it to run.
Is there something I am overlooking?

:censored:

 

[edisto]

Do you have a compression tester with a Schraeder valve at the tip?

If not, how does the compression "feel"? If you hold the saw just by the starter chord handle and try to pick it up, does the engine turn over?

 

[wvlogger]

only other thing it could be is compression check it

 

[394xp4me]

Don't know if it will help but my Husky spec. book say's the air gap for the coil is .012 not .030. You hear a lot of people say a matchbook cover or bussiness card which did work for me on my 268. Good luck.