Pioneer chainsaws

[Jasonrkba]

Evening Jason; just a thought; did you try baking the coil?
They are susceptible to moisture and that's why they quit working. IMO the moisture condenses into water and acts like a short (it takes damned little!!!). They cannot build a charge.
I went to a GTG in Oregon and made the mistake of leaving my FarmSaw on the ground under a tarp.
When I got home I did a little research about baking the coil and getting them to work again (this thread).
I baked mine @200°F for 12 hours. Once done it sparked. Not so long ago I tested and the spark is still strong.
If you know much about electronics you know that water and electronics don't do well together.
HTH Lou

Yea about that.lol

I accidentally set it to toast and melted it.

 

[Lou]

You learned that low and slow are the way to go.
Solid-state components don't like heat. I thought long and hard about 200°F. I planned on baking mine for 16 hours and set the timer for that. The oven is smarter than I am; it shut off at 12 hours even though the clock is set for 24-hour operation.

 

[Jasonrkba]

Id actually done this before but mentally was in a hurry that day. The wife let me know when the house started to stink. Now she reminds me everytime I use the toaster oven. Smh

 

[Lou]

Jerry (Pioneerguy) I think talked about swapping out the lamination. somewhere is past posts.
GL Lou

 

[Jasonrkba]

But I learned that technique from Leon and it does work. I think I did it on a SXL.


Thanks. Jason.

 

[Jasonrkba]

Not saw specific but this is good.

https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/coils.164424/#post-2768025
Thanks. Jason.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Could someone please tell me what is the purpose of this screw on the reed of the 3200? I'm working on getting this running. I don't think this saw was ran much ever as it was one the cleanest saws I have ever worked on.
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Read up on Air Injection if you can find any info on it, Jeff.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

I believe the Husky coil adaptation is typically done by just fashioning a small mounting bracket extension for one of the mounts and that's it. Someone can chime in with the details -- or if maybe I'm thinking of Homelite? LOL

 

[Beavers]

Read up on Air Injection if you can find any info on it, Jeff.

idle air injection info and how it works

 

[pastryguyhawaii]

idle air injection info and how it works

Thanks Beavers! Much appreciated.

 

[KASH]

Thanks Beavers
Kash

 

[Jasonrkba]

Hey guys. I was running my p41 today, first real test since I built it a few years ago. I had ran about two tanks through it cutting limbs and small stuff. Today I dug into a down oak about 40 inches across. It ate through it very well with a 20 inch 3/8 full house. After about three tanks it started getting weak. Ran great but if I leaned into it she got pitiful. Im assuming the coil is done. I pulled the muffler and the piston and cylinder looked new. My question is what are my options replacing the two piece ignition?

Thanks. Jason.

 

[Beavers]

If your looking for ign system , l have new or used ones here if you need. How is your spark plug? Have you considered the condition of the clutch?
You mentioned the saw was bogging down when you leaned into the cut.

 

[Lou]

I am not the world's best chainsaw mechanic but...
It's hard for me to believe any coil would care whether or not the saw has to work.
I'd be apt to guess there is a fuel delivery problem based on your description.
It is also possible although in my mind doubtful that the timing has slipped.
To my way of thinking either the coil works or it doesn't!
Jerry?
Rocket?
And any real chainsaw mechanic I overlooked?

 

[Jasonrkba]

Pretty sure I replaced the plug when I built it but I need to check.

 

[Jasonrkba]

Pulled out the plug and a timecert came out with it. I may try the greased up tap to put in a heli coil. The plug was a little on the whitish side to me so I may have it a little lean.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Lean fuel mix will exhibit as losing power in heavy cuts. Carb tune or air leak, restriction as in a dirty/plugged tank filter or the fine screen filter loading up, in the carb.

 

[Jasonrkba]

Yea I gotta dig deeper. Saw only has five tanks through it. Im going to put a new husqvarna filter and piece of tygon on it. Im just happy it didn't score. I don't remember putting that time cert in but i guess I did. I'll go through it and check back in.

Thanks. Jason.

 

[rocketnorton]

whitish plug dont sound good

how's the chain?
sounds to me like yer leanin on the tip buried
any dull at all will slow that down

 

[Jasonrkba]

Well we opened a can of worms now. I installed a helicoil but the plug won't tighten down. The threads act stripped.