woodlandcammies
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What can I say I like cheap saws hahaha. Still want an old stihl though, or an OLD 70-80 homelite although I was looking at the hutzl kits
Carburetor gaskets and kits are readily available for this saw because lots of saws use that type carburetor. Just get the number off the side of the carb when you go looking. You'll have to go to a small engine shop that's fully equipped for chainsaw repairs. The shop nearest me has a box of the base gaskets for different saws.I joined the site today.
I just had a 2300 AV handed down from my father as well. I tore it apart tonight. I'm going to do all new fuel lines, new oil line, new fuel pickup, air filter, carb kit, and (hopefully) I'll be able to salvage the oil filter and fuel cap screen by soaking them in acetone.
I used a very fine blade and removed the carb gaskets safe and sound. They seem like total unobtanium.
My father rarely used the saw; my grandfather's Stihl 012 AV (that's another story) did most of the light work around the farm in the 80s. The piston and cylinder wall looks good. I really don't want to take the cylinder apart because the cylinder gaskets aren't readily available.
I'll post pictures tomorrow if I find the time.
Best of luck with your 2300!
Sometimes they get kinked back near the tank also. Has one the other day that was pinched when previous repair man closed the cover on it.I just did the yearly service (fuel lines, air filter, plug, clean case/sprocket area) yesterday. Forgot how much of a pain it is to route the fuel line without it getting kinked next to the carb, or pinched in between the filter cover screw. I really need to tear the side of the case off and check the one way valve and the oil line sometime in the near future.
You mentioned old equipment: better hang onto some of your old saws, they're a lot easier to mess with than the new ones. Parts aren't as hard to get as you might think..
Wish mine looked that good when I checked it.I found the original 16" chain stamped with "POULAN" in my dad's basement along with a black hard case. I managed to untangle it. I think I'm going to attempt sharpening it if I can get the saw going.
Before I do so, is a chain that's probably 35 years old safe to use? Is there a way to test it's strength?
Here are some photos of aftermath of the the tear down.
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