Carb Cleaning Question

[Ambull01]

Rumor has it, not all HD employees are rocket scientists. I've seen used power tools that were completely painted orange, just to make sure that no one bought it and brought it back after a period of time, claiming that it was bought new and now was defective.

lmao. I know. Still boggles my mind why someone would spray a can of paint on a running chainsaw under the filter cover.

 

[Andyshine77]

Okay got it, thanks. I may have to look up the choke lever, not sure exactly what that is. Sorry, I'm a chainsaw idiot.

The black fixture on the back of the saw. You're going to need to use the to start the saw. I would suggest reading the operators manual before attempting to run the saw.http://download.dolmar.com/manuals/25708.pdf

 

[Ambull01]

I personally would inspect the piston and cylinder by removing the exhaust can and carb. You never know what else these rocket scientists may have done.

I removed the muffler and peaked through the spark plug hole. Looks great inside. I want to borrow one of those pipe camera things to peer all the way in.

 

[Andyshine77]

I removed the muffler and peaked through the spark plug hole. Looks great inside. I want to borrow one of those pipe camera things to peer all the way in.

No real need for that, if the cylinder walls look good, the saw is more than likely good to go.

 

[Ambull01]

The black fixture on the back of the saw. You're going to need to use the to start the saw. I would suggest reading the operators manual before attempting to run the saw.http://download.dolmar.com/manuals/25708.pdf

lol oh man, you guys are hilarious. Seriously, I really do know about the choke. Honest. Just kind of confused me when you said twist it because I've only pushed or pulled them. Guess you have to twist it to remove the lever. Got it now.

 

[Ambull01]

No real need for that, if the cylinder walls look good, the saw is more than likely good to go.

Yep, walls look great. Thanks for the help everyone. I have a plan of attack now on how to get this saw ready for firewood duty.

 

[Andyshine77]

Be safe, happy cutting.

 

[Ambull01]

Be safe, happy cutting.

Will do. I'm kind of impressed how you were able to send me the manual for this thing so quick.

 

[Andyshine77]

That's how we roll around here.

 

[1Alpha1]

That's how we roll around here.

Good man for doing what you did.

 

[LegDeLimber]

How's the compression? IF someone sprayed a -LOT- of paint into a running one
I'd be concerned with the ring groove(s) having some crud in them.
From the exhaust port, does it look to have any undue browning on the piston skirt?

 

[Ambull01]

How's the compression? IF someone sprayed a -LOT- of paint into a running one
I'd be concerned with the ring groove(s) having some crud in them.
From the exhaust port, does it look to have any undue browning on the piston skirt?

Doesn't look like a lot of paint, just some residue that got past the filter I guess. Piston skirt looks super clean, almost brand new.

 

[1Alpha1]

Doesn't look like a lot of paint, just some residue that got past the filter I guess. Piston skirt looks super clean, almost brand new.

Be sure and let us know how it runs once you get it fired up.

 

[Ambull01]

Be sure and let us know how it runs once you get it fired up.

Will do. I'm going to do it now actually, the carb removal part. Can't wait until tomorrow.

 

[Ambull01]

Just took the carb off! You guys were right, it is pretty easy. Hopefully I can put it back together. Good thing I took pics of how everything should look

 

[Ambull01]

Well there was a screw/bolt loose on the cylinder. Wondering if I should remove that too and get a real good look inside. Thoughts, anyone?

 

[nmurph]

Don't use carb cleaner on plastic or rubber. Brake cleaner is safe though.

Carb cleaner is fine on the plastic on the average saw (wipe down plastics all the time with it). Don't use it on painted surfaces and don't let it get on the stickers.

 

[Andyshine77]

Well there was a screw/bolt loose on the cylinder. Wondering if I should remove that too and get a real good look inside. Thoughts, anyone?

If you feel comfortable by all means, but it sounds unnecessary in this case. Never a bad idea to check the head bolts from time to time, some manufacturers even recommend checking them after breaking in.

No solvent is good for plastic, and carb cleaner is too strong IMHO, break parts cleaner is more mild and what I recommend.

 

[Ambull01]

Well now I know why people peer through the exhaust port or spark plug hole, it's not that easy to take apart the cylinder lol. Just saw a You Tube video of someone taking it off. I'm not doing all that.

Just realized, probably shouldn't admit this too, for some reason I was thinking the cylinder was the piston lmao. Anyway, the real piston looks good too. Paint mist looks like it only got to the first butterfly valve. Everything else looks good. I'm going to spray it with carb cleaner and maybe soak it a while. I'll also spray some carb cleaner in the rubber tube into the cylinder, unless that damages something.

 

[Andyshine77]

Well now I know why people peer through the exhaust port or spark plug hole, it's not that easy to take apart the cylinder lol. Just saw a You Tube video of someone taking it off. I'm not doing all that.

Just realized, probably shouldn't admit this too, for some reason I was thinking the cylinder was the piston lmao. Anyway, the real piston looks good too. Paint mist looks like it only got to the first butterfly valve. Everything else looks good. I'm going to spray it with carb cleaner and maybe soak it a while. I'll also spray some carb cleaner in the rubber tube into the cylinder, unless that damages something.

Don't spray any solvent in any of the lines!! And I don't recommend soaking the carb at this point.