My 1985 vintage -61 has no cyl hole, no pitting or scoring. Compression is ~155. These older -61s are such a total workhorse. They're like the small block chevy of saws; so easy to mod! Yes, the gas/oil cap o-ring seems susceptible to weeping even if regularly cleaned. The saw shown here is a later version with the plastic chain brake handle; original -61's had a metal handle. Enjoyed this video. thanks.
Ooot and aboot- Canadian Eh? After watching this young lady mechanic I get this dude filling in for her. Definitely sounds like he knows what he is doing, but on the fence about it all 😂. Informative explanation from a highly skilled technician (s). Great channel if you own a saw, no matter the brand- seems like they do all that arrive.
Ever see a jelly like substance in the fuel system/lines of old saws that used to run non-ethanol fuels? Might find on the carb screen or in the carb itself. I think the ethanol releases residue in the tank or maybe it relates to moisture.
@@marriedwithsmallengines They do indeed. I love Made in Japan, Sweden and German saws. None too keen on any other places of manufacture or assembly. I've been using and restoring/repairing saws for 50 years now and I have a garage in Australia that is saw heaven! I like your channel and I wish you both all the best for 2024.
My 1985 vintage -61 has no cyl hole, no pitting or scoring. Compression is ~155. These older -61s are such a total workhorse. They're like the small block chevy of saws; so easy to mod! Yes, the gas/oil cap o-ring seems susceptible to weeping even if regularly cleaned. The saw shown here is a later version with the plastic chain brake handle; original -61's had a metal handle. Enjoyed this video. thanks.
I owned a 61 before they are excellent saws for crosscutting firewood. Thank you for the video.
30:55 Hooray! I finally see someone who knows one of the safe methods to pulls start a chainsaw. Congratulations. Loving this channel.
Awesome! Thank you!
Ooot and aboot- Canadian Eh? After watching this young lady mechanic I get this dude filling in for her. Definitely sounds like he knows what he is doing, but on the fence about it all 😂. Informative explanation from a highly skilled technician (s). Great channel if you own a saw, no matter the brand- seems like they do all that arrive.
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It's a great channel, it will be great to see both of them work together
I had one of those about 30 years ago good saw
I've got 3 61's...1 stock...1 hotrod....and 1 for R&D ....they are awesome
Well that makes me want to go through my 51 it starts and runs good but I know it hasn't been maintained especially by the previous owner
Good job and sounds great 👍
Thank you!
I really like the chainsaw videos.😊
I guess changing the clutch springs isn't too big a job ?...nice video sir
No, not a big deal - I didn't have them in stock at the time of the video or I would have captured that as well, thanks for watching!
Lot of oil in that fuel, too.
thanks for the video. You are GOOD !!
Thanks for watching!
Ever see a jelly like substance in the fuel system/lines of old saws that used to run non-ethanol fuels? Might find on the carb screen or in the carb itself. I think the ethanol releases residue in the tank or maybe it relates to moisture.
I was wondering if you could tell me how tighten the chain on one of these my grandpa gave me his old 61 as he can no longer use chainsaw
61’s are always hard to pull over.
No need to cut the pump gasket, if you pressurize it and then tap the needle and it looses the pressure you don't have a false reading.
Hi I’m watching your vid
Thank you!
There really good and I love watching them 😊
I am watching your video😊
Hope you enjoyed it!
“Not snap-on; revlòn” 😂😂😂
What is the best chainsaw sold today you as a Still dealer know the chainsaw that come in for service
They all come in for service -all brands, all models. It really depends on how big of a saw you need and your application.
@@marriedwithsmallengines They do indeed. I love Made in Japan, Sweden and German saws. None too keen on any other places of manufacture or assembly. I've been using and restoring/repairing saws for 50 years now and I have a garage in Australia that is saw heaven! I like your channel and I wish you both all the best for 2024.
I'm pretty sure it says somewhere in the Husky repair manual not to use Stihl branded tools. ;-)
:)
What do you do with 'bad' fuel?
We store it in 55 gallon steel drums and it’s gets picked up by a waste company.
Nothing like knowing how.
May need an endoscope
it just arrived! :)
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