029 Super Project..........Finally Success!!!!

[STIHL-KID]

Ok, today was a nice day outside and I decided to pull out all my 2-stroke things in the garage and fire them up. Somehow I got motivated to play around with my 029 project saw. I put the carberator back on and threw in some fresh mix. I cranked the saw over several times quickly and it started on it's own! Sweet! Next thing I know.......while reving up the saw, I noticed fuel spraying out of the fuel line leading up to the carb!!!! I shut the saw off and took the fuel line off and noticed 3 large cracked splits on the hose. I figured, "how much can one of these cost?" I checked my local Stihl dealer and a few small engine shops in search for a replacement fuel line. Basically the line costs around $10.00!!! Yikes! This price may seem petty, but for a college student on a "shoe-string" budget.......I may have to wait a while.:bang: Perhaps someone out in "AS Land" has one of these fuel lines sittin' around or maybe access to a better priced replacement? I'm sure if I get that hose fixed, I'll be in business. :rockn:

 

[THALL10326]

Ok, today was a nice day outside and I decided to pull out all my 2-stroke things in the garage and fire them up. Somehow I got motivated to play around with my 029 project saw. I put the carberator back on and threw in some fresh mix. I cranked the saw over several times quickly and it started on it's own! Sweet! Next thing I know.......while reving up the saw, I noticed fuel spraying out of the fuel line leading up to the carb!!!! I shut the saw off and took the fuel line off and noticed 3 large cracked splits on the hose. I figured, "how much can one of these cost?" I checked my local Stihl dealer and a few small engine shops in search for a replacement fuel line. Basically the line costs around $10.00!!! Yikes! This price may seem petty, but for a college student on a "shoe-string" budget.......I may have to wait a while.:bang: Perhaps someone out in "AS Land" has one of these fuel lines sittin' around or maybe access to a better priced replacement? I'm sure if I get that hose fixed, I'll be in business. :rockn:

Thats exactly where they bust everytime, your pretty sharp finding so fast. I getem in all the time with a busted fuel hose in that same area. That hose costs around 7.00 at most dealers and any dealer that doesn't stock a boat load of those fuel hoses isn't a dealer, that hose fits other models as well. Good job on your part though, you found the problem real quick!!!

 

[STIHL-KID]

Thats exactly where they bust everytime, your pretty sharp finding so fast. I getem in all the time with a busted fuel hose in that same area. That hose costs around 7.00 at most dealers and any dealer that doesn't stock a boat load of those fuel hoses isn't a dealer, that hose fits other models as well. Good job on your part though, you found the problem real quick!!!

Hey thanks! I'm starting to understand saws as I keep messing with them. I try to check the obvious before I ring the distress bell to everyone on AS. I'm pretty pumped about getting this saw up and running for some wood cutting action.

 

[Lakeside53]

Don't run the saw without replacing it... you WILL screw up the piston... Early hoses had a problem with UV degrading the hose - sunlight gets in between the carb cover and the tank.


Take out the carb, take off the hande screws and there is room to put the hose it (pull from inside the tank with forceps while prodding the top). Line up the flat portion to the left.

 

[STIHL-KID]

Another successful day...........

Ok, I just got my fuel line problem solved. I went down to my local RC hobby shop and picked up some fuel line and a stick of brass tubing. With those items I was able to make my own fuel line from the carb to the tank opening. The original fuel line that goes inside the tank was still good, so I basically connected the new line to where the fuel line grommet is on the tank. This method worked great! I turned over the saw and it fired right up. I reved the saw up a few times........geez, this saw is loud!!! What a screamer! What rpms do these saws turn? This thing is way louder than my ol' 031AV. I all I need is some bar nuts and I'm off to the races!

A special thanks goes out to NWCS

 

[bcorradi]

Its amazing. In one thread people are bashing the 029, and then I read your comments. Don't let them put your saw down ; ). Your 029 will offer you many years of trouble free service if its well maintained.

 

[STIHL-KID]

Yeah, I'm not going to let some AS members discourage me. When the "bashing smoke" clears.......whoever is still standing by your side is a true friend. This site is merely a learning tool for me and try to keep on a straight/honest track. I'm just happy that my 029 is making postive progress.

 

[STIHL-KID]

This is one 029 success story for the books.........

Got the two missing bar nuts earlier today down at the local small engine shop. I got everything together and filled up the bar oil & mix fuel. I have a pile of "test" blocks and decided to see how well this saw works. I was very happy with the results, the saw cut through all the wood blocks I had with minimal effort. The only thing I noticed was a slight hesitation when entering the wood at first. I have to say that this is the best $30. I have ever spent!

I call it: 029 Super Budget

I think if it had low compression the saw would have not been able to cut through my "green" wood blocks very well. With a little bit of carb tuning and some more use, it will work out great for my firewood cutting.

 

[Lakeside53]

Sigh... another happy 029 customer...

 

[bcorradi]

Thats a pretty clean 029 super. Good to hear you got it up and running.