happysaws
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I acquired an old Lancaster Chainsaw, it is what I believe to be a Five-60HL. It has the 500 series West Bend engine, it runs and cuts good.
So, the air filter(s) are little cylindrical wood-like things. They are on the front of the saw, right where all the sawdust accumulates. The saw runs WAY better without them, but of course, I cannot cut without air filtration. The filters appear to be the same material as the air filter on a Mac 15.
Is there some way to clean these filters without ruining them? I have tried brake-cleaner and compressed air, but the saw still runs very sluggish with these filters installed. If there is no way to clean them, is there a replacement for them, or a way to rig up a better air filter?
Here's a few pics.
Thanks for any input!
So, the air filter(s) are little cylindrical wood-like things. They are on the front of the saw, right where all the sawdust accumulates. The saw runs WAY better without them, but of course, I cannot cut without air filtration. The filters appear to be the same material as the air filter on a Mac 15.
Is there some way to clean these filters without ruining them? I have tried brake-cleaner and compressed air, but the saw still runs very sluggish with these filters installed. If there is no way to clean them, is there a replacement for them, or a way to rig up a better air filter?
Here's a few pics.
Thanks for any input!