Very rusted chains.

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Just bought some chainsaws from a guy who had them sitting outside for a couple of years. A few of the chains are like brand new (cutters), but very rusted. Too stiff to put on a saw, what does one use to soak the chains in to lloose up the rust. Hate to throw them away.

any help:confused::confused::confused:

jbgorecom
 
Just bought some chainsaws from a guy who had them sitting outside for a couple of years. A few of the chains are like brand new (cutters), but very rusted. Too stiff to put on a saw, what does one use to soak the chains in to lloose up the rust. Hate to throw them away.

any help:confused::confused::confused:

jbgorecom

try soaking them in bar oil first if that dont work then try soaking them in something like a parts washer
 
soak em in Kerosein.diesel fuel or kroil for a day,then mount them up once loose and run them.
 
diesel and or tranny fluid for a few days, working them when you can, once they are somewhat plyable put em on a saw and cut some green wood.
 
After soaking in the diesel/ATF, hit them with a small wire brush to get the loose stuff off and rinse good with clean diesel before you put them on a saw.
 
Just bought some chainsaws from a guy who had them sitting outside for a couple of years. A few of the chains are like brand new (cutters), but very rusted. Too stiff to put on a saw, what does one use to soak the chains in to lloose up the rust. Hate to throw them away.

any help:confused::confused::confused:

jbgorecom


So where in the great state of IL are you?

Bill
 
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