Why A STIHL Chainsaw Kept Flooding And How To Fix It - Stihl 026/MS260

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024

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  • @michaelchilders6056
    @michaelchilders6056 4 года назад

    Wow, such a great tip for that type saw. Had no idea there was ever a saw built with the choke inside the air filter. I appreciate your knowledge so much am grateful you’re willing to teach us Shade Tree mechanics!! Thank you again Dony!

  • @seandwyer2020
    @seandwyer2020 9 лет назад +9

    Don, your videos are always clear and well done. I think your doing a great service and a great job for those of us with far less knowledge on small engine repair. Thanks so much for taking the time.

  • @dannybouy7948
    @dannybouy7948 Год назад +1

    Dony, you demonstrated how the good filter and bad filter worked and they worked exactly the same...at least that's what I saw...I think. What did I miss?

  • @crunkwun
    @crunkwun 9 лет назад

    Ever since a friend gave me his stihl 024 chainsaw because someone put straight petrol/gas in and stuffed the piston.. was told it was as good as a paper weight.. I've been watching your vids and have learnt alot.. chainsaw has been stripped and cleaned right down to the the crank shafts and awaiting new piston kit.. that's heaps for the help my man

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  9 лет назад

      crunkwun you're welcome, thanks for watching

  • @pcsweeney5727
    @pcsweeney5727 9 лет назад +5

    Thanks, great video. Surprising little trick. I've had an O26 for nearly 30 years and it has never failed me. I love it.

    • @pioneerman8467
      @pioneerman8467 3 года назад

      Ive got a 1991 026 pro as well in perfect condition never ran or had any fuel in her she my Baby doll hahah

  • @BenjaminGoose
    @BenjaminGoose 7 лет назад

    Clear, concise video with no unnecessary waffling. Good job!

  • @crunkwun
    @crunkwun 9 лет назад

    Ever since a friend gave me his stihl 024 chainsaw because someone put straight petrol in and stuffed the piston and was told by a stihl dealer it's as good as paper weight.. I've watched alot of your vids and have learnt alot. I've stripped and cleaned it right down to the crank shaft and awaiting new piston kit .. my 024 has the choke in the filter aswell so can relate to this problem.. thanks heaps for all the advice my man.. keep up with these awesome easy to follow fix it up vids.

  • @johnclarke6647
    @johnclarke6647 Год назад

    Good advice. I put a brand new Stihl air filter on my 026 😊Pro. The aftermarket filters did not seem to work correctly, even a Sten air filter, so I bite the bullet and bought an oem filter. The aftermarket filters would not let the rear cover latch, correctly, on my 026.

  • @richardgraham65
    @richardgraham65 2 года назад

    Thanks for this video, do you know if the MS382 has a similar set up? I bought one brand new and it starts fine with the choke when cold, but the warm start and the run position when the saw has been running make it extremely difficult to start - plus there is a very strong smell of petrol as if it is flooding.

  • @jimmyboy95
    @jimmyboy95 Год назад

    Hey Donyboy, love your videos, but I'm having an issue with a makita 7900.
    It has maybe 5 minutes of actual use, but the 2nd time I took it to the woodpile, it would not start and kept flooding. Took it to the shop this past week and when I went to get it the other day, they said it was the spark plug. It was cranking 1st pull the whole day, but I go to cold start it this morning, and the issue is still present. They claim to have checked the carb and coil, and that both of those are OK. But what do you think the issue is?
    Everybody I talk to on different forums is pointing me to the carb.

  • @1997fourtrax
    @1997fourtrax 9 лет назад

    Just rebuilt carb on dads 026! Spider webs in the carb!! I want a small engine business I love working on them and love watching these videos!

  • @chillipphi
    @chillipphi 3 года назад

    Thanks Don! Have a 026 that kept flooding on me. Checked the air filter and the spring on the choke valve was out of place. Put that back together properly and that fixed it!

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  3 года назад

      Glad it helped1 CHECK OUT my new videos on dave's chainsaw

  • @AntonioEstevez-l7g
    @AntonioEstevez-l7g 4 месяца назад

    Hola Dani boy 73 soy de España y te doy las gracias por los subtitulos en español eres un fenómeno gracias

  • @bobwoerner8731
    @bobwoerner8731 6 лет назад +1

    im confused ...i have an 024 stilhl saw with the same problem,,,,,starts right u but dies almost immediately i removed the part you removed and the spring is connected and working fine,,,,i noticed in the video that the carb flap on yours seems to snap back in the same fashion......so what is it not doing that it should be doing?

  • @crusader777
    @crusader777 4 года назад +1

    Thank you ,you just saved my 028 from getting shot !!!!

  • @georgetaylor8535
    @georgetaylor8535 5 лет назад +1

    I didnt see anything wrong with the flap inside ot clearly looks like it functioning correctly. I dont know why your saying its clearly not working correctly it looked like it was returning to open to me. I must be missing something because when you put in the new air filter the saw worked properly. Can you please explain?

  • @bandera001
    @bandera001 9 лет назад +1

    Back in '98 bought a 026 in yard sale...$60.00, did two small jobs with it and charged $30.00 for each time a used it plus my hourly rate......I still have it.

  • @brucewatkinson9592
    @brucewatkinson9592 3 года назад

    Great tip. I was ready to replace my 038 Magnum. The old warhorse fired right up after this fix.

  • @calebborn5432
    @calebborn5432 4 года назад

    Hey, so I have a 028 av stihl and I rebuilt the carb put a new air filter on, new fuel filter, fuel line, and spark plug. And no luck but when I put gas down the spark plug it starts then stalls immediately. It seems its getting no fuel to the engine but I don't know why. Any tips or ideas? Thanks!

  • @jaym48
    @jaym48 2 года назад

    My 026 Pro only COLD starts if I squirt fuel in the carb and then, as long as it is hot, it will restart with no issue. Any troubleshooting recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Any help will do?

  • @labanmayhorn7812
    @labanmayhorn7812 8 лет назад

    The shop I took my ms260 pro to told me my crankcase was broken and it wouldn't start. I brought it back home took the spark plug out and back in not as tight and it started fine. Now however , the symptoms are as in this video but it's a new filter. I'm lost. Can I ship mine to you and you just out a new Stihl ms260 pro engine in it or is it better to buy another one ? Thanks

  • @tomspinard3073
    @tomspinard3073 Год назад

    I rebuilt carb and was pulling my hair out. I almost gave up. Thank you,

  • @leeisenberg
    @leeisenberg 5 лет назад

    What about the smaller Stihl models like the 14" inch, any ideas/advice for a similar flooding problem? I think the filter is different, haven't got that far yet. - Thanks

  • @howielee945
    @howielee945 2 года назад

    Always find your videos helpful for DIY.

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse 7 лет назад

    Great video. But I have a Homelite that I went to start and it flooded bad. I let it evaporate and tried 3 times and the gas pores out the muffler. Any idea how I can fix this? Thanks
    Andy

  • @johnclarke6647
    @johnclarke6647 2 года назад

    Clone air filters often inhibit the proper function of the half choke setting of the control lever. I put a Stens air filter for the ms 260 on my 026 Pro and after a couple of months it would not seal off the carb in the full choke position. I never had a reliable half choke setting with the Stens air filter. I bit the bullet and put a Stihl Ms 26 air filter on it and everything works fine, now.

  • @km6344
    @km6344 4 года назад +2

    You do excellent how to videos!! Thank you for what you do to help us out!

  • @mattlogan4944
    @mattlogan4944 7 лет назад +1

    What's the difference between the old one and new one? On both of them the return with the flap open.

  • @bobbynichols3355
    @bobbynichols3355 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for posting these videos, I love watching and learning from them..

  • @ryanxcr800
    @ryanxcr800 2 года назад

    Hi there I have a ms 261 that's about 6-7 years old I got it off a friend who was going to throw it away because it was leaned out by his father in law with improper fuel.
    It's fairly new just been sitting on a shelf. So I rebuilt it today new topend dumped out the old fuel and put in 50:1 made by stihl fuel.
    It has spark it wants to run but it won't... I was wondering on this model is the throttle supposed to stay locked with full choke?
    I dont think anyone touched the carb settings

  • @SDCustoms
    @SDCustoms 9 лет назад

    Good job! Never seen the choke in the air filter before.

  • @richardlabonte2448
    @richardlabonte2448 9 лет назад

    That chain saw is sharp the cut you made wow mine had a twisted cut tendance tips and trics please Thank you

  • @powerram92
    @powerram92 4 года назад

    My 026 rank vent is leaking. It has the same vent as the one in this video. My question is is there a way for it to stop leaking with the screws on the vent or do I need to just buy a new vent

  • @floridasaltlife
    @floridasaltlife 9 лет назад

    Great tip on the 260, I am headed to local dealer in the morning and I will put a new filter in stock for my 260

  • @bigpardner
    @bigpardner 9 лет назад

    Thank you again for your many helpful videos. Why would they design it this way with no carburetor choke but putting it in the plastic filter? Is this cost cutting?Also, I am shopping for another better chainsaw, probably an Echo. I see that all of the smaller models, up to 45.0 cc, have a purge bulb which I guess is for cold starting. The larger models do not have a purge bulb. How do the models with no purge bulb deal with cold starting? Do they start as well as the one with the bulb design?

  • @LordOuzin
    @LordOuzin 9 лет назад

    Any thoughts on using the fine mesh filter vs the felt filter? 1121-120-1611 is the part number I believe.

  • @johndea8144
    @johndea8144 4 года назад

    i learn allot from your video on chainsaw problems

  • @bobclark3477
    @bobclark3477 8 лет назад

    Darn! if only my 021 saw had the same problem!
    It had similar symptoms would run fine at full tilt but wouldn't idle, I cleaned the carb and couldn't find anything wrong and when it was running with the air filter off i could see gas shooting out the air filter box. It would almost idle when the low idle mixture screw was fully seated.
    Any ideas what would cause that?
    Thanks!

  • @sumyungnoob4403
    @sumyungnoob4403 8 лет назад +1

    this is the 3rd time i found one of your videos trying to solve a problem on a small engine i needed to fix, so far ur batting 1000. Good stuff donny, i threw you a sub, thanks for the great work!

  • @brianbartulis9709
    @brianbartulis9709 4 года назад

    old vid, sorry DB.
    What's that black jobbie for if not a decomp button model of 026? Just a screw to fill the void using same chassis?
    I thought all 026 are a pro model, but apparently not due to decomp button?
    ~ Merry Christmas DB. Thanks for the video. Def something I didn't know.

  • @scottlafosse4317
    @scottlafosse4317 9 лет назад +2

    Very helpful information thanks so much love all your videos I had a generator not running because of your videos I got it working again thanks.

  • @ama409573
    @ama409573 9 лет назад

    I've actually had that happen to customers saws over the years. Good tip Dony, good work keep em coming!

  • @RichsFishes
    @RichsFishes 9 лет назад

    You were right Don......very surprised at the cause!

  • @GmGarlo
    @GmGarlo 9 лет назад

    would you mix your fuel on all two stroke 40 to 1 or would you mix different for chainsaws outboard motor etc.

    • @kristianduvall7326
      @kristianduvall7326 9 лет назад

      GmGarlo 2.6 oz 2 stroke oil to 1 Gallon Chevron or Shell Premium gas=50:1 ratio......

  • @warrenthunell2557
    @warrenthunell2557 2 года назад

    Thanks Donny always learn something from you!

  • @jp6234
    @jp6234 6 лет назад

    My 026 is spewing out chain oil through the chain oil slot. I replaced the worm gear and cleaned the oil tank and lines but the oil keeps spewing out. If it is the pump that is broken or worn wouldn't it stop pumping oil altogether rather than pumping it out like crazy? The only information online deals with the lack of chain oil. I can't find anything concerning too much chain oil.

  • @kimutairop2847
    @kimutairop2847 6 лет назад

    Help! My homelite bandit leaf blower won’t start. New fuel lines and filter, rebuilt with kit, 90 psi chamber, new spark plug, coil firing normally. What’s wrong?

  • @Iloveremo
    @Iloveremo 4 года назад

    Hey Don blessings. My 390 Stihl keeps flooding during and after use can you tell what the prob could be

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  4 года назад

      I would replace the carb kit

  • @trenabstedt156
    @trenabstedt156 4 года назад

    Thanks for the excellent video with some really clear instructions and close up shots of the equipment. I'm going to try this fix on my saw right away.

  • @tomhatch3453
    @tomhatch3453 6 лет назад

    Hey, donyboy73
    I have a 026 that did not have a ignition coil on it . I got one and put it on but do not know where the the wires go and how the contact spring fits and works on the saw . could you help me out with that. I have not seen any videos on this.
    I am a fan of your videos and have learned a lot from you.
    Thank you for your help.
    Tom

  • @SeeMooreVids
    @SeeMooreVids 7 лет назад

    Fantastic. Thank you. I have a 026 Pro. To shut it off using the lever, I flip it to OOF then have to move it down toward run to I'll the motor. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    • @williammurray8060
      @williammurray8060 3 года назад

      You may have bent the cutoff lever a little bit putting the air filter cover on crooked

  • @Jetta-Liner
    @Jetta-Liner 6 лет назад +1

    Same one in 024,,,Great Tip!

  • @jdubya54
    @jdubya54 6 лет назад

    Hi dony I appreciate your videos
    I have a Stihl 029 that won't start. I thought it was the coil at first but I have real good spark. After putting a little fuel in cylinder and trying to start it it won't even crank. I did a compression test and the best I could get was 50 psi. I'm fixing it for a friend and think the rings are stuck or not sealing. I did put a bit of oil in cylinder and did compressing test again only getting about 70 psi. Any ideas

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  6 лет назад

      compression is too low, you may need a cylinder kit

  • @vajake1
    @vajake1 9 лет назад +1

    Great video Don. I don't have that kind of chainsaw but I learned some great things to look for when my equipment floods. Thanks!

  • @johnmaloney9368
    @johnmaloney9368 2 года назад

    have a brand new ms 462 ran it twice and third time would not stop flooding any ideas don thanks, johnny down under

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад

      I would take it back, it has m-tronic

  • @mikebarron4929
    @mikebarron4929 6 лет назад

    Dony what would cause a concrete saw to lock up on the pullrope and not want to start it turns over real smooth with plug out

  • @jimhaddock6202
    @jimhaddock6202 5 лет назад

    Good video. Thanks.
    However, my issue turned-out to be a step deeper. My fuel line disintegrated just below the grommet where it exits the top of the tank. It was not as easy to fix as replacing the air filter, but I'm guessing the part was quite a bit cheaper.

  • @johnclarke6647
    @johnclarke6647 3 года назад

    The Stihl 025 has a similar air filter, too.

  • @jeffg3563
    @jeffg3563 9 лет назад

    Hi Don. I have an MS260 that leaks chain oil excessively, even in storage. Very low hours on it. It has an auto oiler so I cannot adjust the rate. Any suggestions, or do you have a video that might address this problem? Thx.

  • @xcharlie15
    @xcharlie15 3 года назад

    Exactly what the issue was,thank you very much!

  • @alexandresousa6136
    @alexandresousa6136 6 лет назад

    Hey , can we use castor oil on the fuel ?

  • @BriggsMower
    @BriggsMower 9 лет назад

    i had a similar problem with a 038 air filter it was hard to start the problem was the the choke in the filter wasn't closing fully

  • @fin-addictyaker6573
    @fin-addictyaker6573 8 лет назад +1

    Hey Don, I have a Walbro 194-1 carb on my 026. one you have a detailed carb rebuild video for that model?
    The rebuild kit I bought is the K20-WAT.
    Thanks man, I really enjoy your videos

  • @mrMATTHEWmay887
    @mrMATTHEWmay887 9 лет назад

    what best way to start a small repair shop?

  • @kristianduvall7326
    @kristianduvall7326 9 лет назад

    Hi donyboy73. I own a Stihl 011 AVT chainsaw. Wants to start, there's fire in the hole. Removed the plate for access to the carb. The air line was broke. There is a Threaded Screw with no heads in the middle of the line. Replaced new line. Have you seen this before and what is the reason for this in the line? Thanks!

  • @aleblanc3547
    @aleblanc3547 9 лет назад +2

    Wow...what a sneaky little problem! Thanks Don for sharing an excellent video.

  • @johnbalasa711
    @johnbalasa711 4 года назад

    Dony, This is happening wit my MS170 Stihl chain sow can you cover this.Thanks so much.

  • @2clones
    @2clones 9 лет назад

    I had this exact problem with my 026 :( The aftermarket filter I installed recently became clogged with very fine material affecting the saw again. Cleaning with a soft brush and gasoline got me going for a while longer with the aftermarket filter.

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 7 лет назад

    That is nice to know and I may have to work on my saws when I get them back from the repair shop.

  • @jameschang8122
    @jameschang8122 6 лет назад

    so what your saying is when we take the air filter off and if it is good should the flapper be open or closed

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  6 лет назад

      open

    • @jameschang8122
      @jameschang8122 6 лет назад +1

      and how do you no if it is bad or not if the spring is not stiff any more

  • @deanbrown6887
    @deanbrown6887 4 года назад +1

    I don't see the spring is bad - it looks like it is clearly springing back fine as its supposed to in the video.

  • @oldschoolrepairshop2866
    @oldschoolrepairshop2866 9 лет назад

    dony i got this old lawn boy 2 stroke hand mower that will not run it did ran and it just smokes like heck,my self and three other smallengine repair shops worked on it.after takeing it to the three repair shop i could not get the spark plug out.how would one get the plug out?

  • @sanctealphonse4510
    @sanctealphonse4510 9 лет назад +3

    Just curious how long it took you to figure this one out?

    • @Vfh........y
      @Vfh........y 7 лет назад

      Sancte Alphonse ......when I'm working on a saw........keep it real simple. Exhaust and intake......exhaust could be coked up or spark arrestor plugged. Intake.....always pull the filter even if it looks clean. Usually saves a lot of time. P

  • @jimsaccount8905
    @jimsaccount8905 8 лет назад

    Hi donny my saw is having the same issue what site did you by the filter from?

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  8 лет назад

      +Jim Pierce hi jim, I recommend an oem filter from stihl dealer

    • @jimsaccount8905
      @jimsaccount8905 8 лет назад

      ok thanks

  • @alexandresousa6136
    @alexandresousa6136 6 лет назад

    Hi Dony , recently i buyed an chinese sterwins 56cc chainsaw and moded the exhaust , but now the saw cant stay on idle , just keeps runing if we give him trhotle ..
    can you help me ?

  • @mikenash1186
    @mikenash1186 8 лет назад

    Great series of videos with a great level of detail. Well done. Helped me out a lot

  • @Ironman4969
    @Ironman4969 7 лет назад

    Very informative, thanks a lot from Quebec.

  • @kenberscheit948
    @kenberscheit948 2 года назад

    on a stihl 010AV i have a non working oil pump, the saw is in good shape and runs/cuts good,just no oil . have had the oiler out and cleaned what i can and parts are obsolete , but diaphram and needle are moveable? clean oil in the tank , did not put in a new filter yet(foam) what drives the pump on this model???????? no apparent connection to the crank or sprocket, just vibrates to work?????

  • @davidthorne6796
    @davidthorne6796 9 лет назад

    Sound and looks pretty well tuned ripping into that wood! Great video as always!!!!!

  • @saeidmoshiri6007
    @saeidmoshiri6007 7 лет назад

    Hi do you
    I have ms261stihl
    Leaking oil so crazy from bottom of chainsaw even when is working in idle
    I can’t find a vidio on this exact model to help figure out
    What is may be.?
    Would you help me?
    Thank you so much for all your vidios

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  7 лет назад

      try a new oil cap first

  • @reazmohammed9686
    @reazmohammed9686 9 лет назад

    Good advice, i fix a lot of those saws in Trinidad, THANKS

  • @99carnot
    @99carnot 9 лет назад +1

    That was very surprising, and helpful! Thanks for this information!

  • @Tommyr
    @Tommyr 9 лет назад +1

    Another great video Don! Have a great weekend!

  • @darrellpickering8535
    @darrellpickering8535 3 года назад

    After working on those saws for many years that's a 1st. Not saying it couldn't happen, just never seen it. What's more common is people taking a wire brush to those filters thinking that the flocking is dirt.

  • @jdubya54
    @jdubya54 6 лет назад

    Figured so. It's a 029 Stihl. Doesn't look like any fun.
    Thanks

  • @BrucesShop
    @BrucesShop 9 лет назад +2

    You have a lucky customer sir.
    Bruce

    • @jetjazz05
      @jetjazz05 9 лет назад +2

      Bruce Pender I've known a few mechanics like Dony before, when you find them you have to hang onto them!
      Unfortunately I moved a few years ago, still haven't found anyone who can fix things like my old mechanic :( I've been to about 4 places so far, they're either cheats and liars or they accidentally break things lol.

    • @BrucesShop
      @BrucesShop 9 лет назад +2

      Jesse Crandle Yes and then they bill you when they screw up

  • @freelancePM
    @freelancePM 5 лет назад

    how to solve similar issue with the ms 250? Thank you

  • @nathanhilbig874
    @nathanhilbig874 9 лет назад +6

    Great job on the video as usual. Thank you!

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  9 лет назад

      Nathan Hilbig thanks

    • @CommanderKing453
      @CommanderKing453 3 года назад

      @@donyboy73 I have the exact same saw as this video, but with the opposite issue. 50+ pulls to get it started, but once its running, it runs great. If it sits for a day, starts 2nd or 3rd pull. If it sits for a week, very hard to start again. I just put a new Stihl filter on, with no change. Can you point me in the right direction for my next steps? I really appreciate any advice you can give me, thank you.

  • @alexsbikesandmotors
    @alexsbikesandmotors 9 лет назад +2

    excellent repair!

  • @colbyr4463
    @colbyr4463 6 лет назад

    My dealer has a 026 that I’m thinking about purchasing but has a rattle in the cylinder but he didn’t make it clear what would might be the problem.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  6 лет назад

      just beware buying equipment like that

  • @dylaneagleton3090
    @dylaneagleton3090 9 лет назад

    I have A Chinese chainsaw with a walbro carbie it has a hose coming from the top of it .were is this hose supposed to go ???

  • @bekind42
    @bekind42 9 лет назад

    Excellent work and advice, thank you for sharing

  • @zyplex1
    @zyplex1 9 лет назад

    Wonder why they redesigned the choke on that model?
    Maybe to save a few cents

  • @matthewphelps5136
    @matthewphelps5136 9 лет назад

    You are the man Don. Thanks for this one

  • @beanolatte2682
    @beanolatte2682 9 лет назад

    Thanks for the info!! Have a good weekend!!

  • @irockjamie
    @irockjamie 9 лет назад

    So the little spring could end up in the carburettor

  • @johnstafford2402
    @johnstafford2402 6 лет назад

    Awesome video, awesome saw. Have one just like it....doing/was doing the exact same thing. Thanks a bunch!!

  • @jetjazz05
    @jetjazz05 9 лет назад

    Wow... what an unusual design.

  • @nicostenfors5690
    @nicostenfors5690 9 лет назад

    donyboy73 i have a lawn mower with a tecumseh engine and when it starts the pull rope breaks what could cause this? And have a good wekend.

    • @gokartbuyer
      @gokartbuyer 9 лет назад

      Nico Stenfors does the rope snap or does it not return?

    • @nicostenfors5690
      @nicostenfors5690 9 лет назад

      gokartbuyer i gonna buy the mower of a friend he says the rope snaps in 2 pieces.

    • @nicostenfors5690
      @nicostenfors5690 9 лет назад

      gokartbuyer and u have to replace the rope allways.

    • @gokartbuyer
      @gokartbuyer 9 лет назад +1

      Nico Stenfors Check where the rope comes out of for anything binding it or cutting it. Is the rope the correct type? It does matter. If none of these proves to be the issue check the flywheel key. They can sometimes shear and throw timing off and cause a backfire when started ripping the cord. Tecumsehs are well-known for their broken keys.

  • @jlvandat69
    @jlvandat69 7 лет назад

    Excellent video. Thank you.