Cleaning up an old saw?

[Sprig]

What parts do you need exactly? I'm pretty sure my buddy just yanked the pis & cyl, the rest may be intact.

I have cracked the finned half of the fly-wheel ass. and slightly bent the magneto half with a puller :bang: , (probably still usable, but not the outer part). I was trying to replace the plug wire as it was shocking me (cracked and old), still have not been able to get the bell off, its like it has melded with the crank. Could probably use a newer handlebar as mine is fairly beat up, but its not a primary concern right now, may just fabricate one down the road.
Thanks for the time and interest!



Serge

 

[jhellwig]

3M Brake Cleaner is too weak, so carb cleaner isn't going to cut it either.

I just used some of that today and it removed the disscoloration on the paint. Use a toothbrush to scrub it with. There is no magical elixer that will clean with no scrubbing short of acid.

 

[andrethegiant70]

Yup, if you read the back of the brake cleaner can it directs you to shield any rubber and plastic parts.

 

[ChuckinOhio]

And yet again, it never dawned on me to read the directions!!

I thought"Hell I know how to use a spray can"


Chuck

 

[Jack_Shaft]

S it comes in a purple bottle and is called "Super Clean."

This is the same Castrol "Super Clean" that I have been using. Its OK, but not strong enough for the really tough exhaust gunk jobs on the PTO side of saws.

 

[Jack_Shaft]

I just used some of that today and it removed the disscoloration on the paint. Use a toothbrush to scrub it with. There is no magical elixer that will clean with no scrubbing short of acid.

You used the carb cleaner or brake cleaner with the toothbrush?

 

[Jack_Shaft]

I have cracked the finned half of the fly-wheel ass. and slightly bent the magneto half with a puller :bang: , (probably still usable, but not the outer part). I was trying to replace the plug wire as it was shocking me (cracked and old), still have not been able to get the bell off, its like it has melded with the crank. Could probably use a newer handlebar as mine is fairly beat up, but its not a primary concern right now, may just fabricate one down the road.
Thanks for the time and interest!



Serge

So basically, if I sent you a flywheel assembly, you could figure out the rest?

If thats the case, PM me with your address.

 

[jhellwig]

You used the carb cleaner or brake cleaner with the toothbrush?

Yeah and I got the pearly whites to prove it.

 

[musch]

Believe it or not, I have had pretty good luck with ol' fashioned WD-40.
It won't eat away paint, or ruin plastic, but it seems to dissolve those greasy parts and carbon deposits.
I am always surprised how many alternate uses I find for a non toxic water displacement product. opcorn:

 

[Madsaw]

Well I just use old fashion water here. I take them to the barn with me when I milk. Every now and then you have a slow cow. So, I go into the milk house and use the hose on them with hot water. State regs. make us have the water at 160. This melts just about any gunk off the saws. I may repeat the process a few times during on milkin. You know you done a good job when it heat dries itself. I do this to my firewood saws twice a year besides blowing the out with air after Major cutins.
Bob

 

[chainsawman]

cleaners

use EASY OFF oven cleaner it works just use gloves it will burn your skin

 

[andrethegiant70]

I might be able to get my hands on one for 20 beans....PM me if you'd like me to look into it.

 

[Lakeside53]

use EASY OFF oven cleaner it works just use gloves it will burn your skin

....and it eats paint and alum/mag alloys..

 

[Madsaw]

....and it eats paint and alum/mag alloys..

Yeap ! Thats why I just love my straight hot water. A nice Small brass brush to bust off the hard chunks your good to go. If I want to get real fancy I will use a heavy duty detergent soap to break up a real oily mess. We use it for washing the milkers and equipment in the barn. Just as good as GOOP on greasy hands too. Its also great cleaner for black powder guns also. I am one to try things on hand before buying something to use. I usually are working on others saws and really do not want to go and buy more parts for their saws just because I melted them with a cleaner.
Bob

 

[Bowtie]

I have used PB Blaster to free up rusted bolts, nuts, and parts on all kinds of things. This stuff will eat up gunk, too, but plays hell with plastic and paint. You can buy it at most any automotive parts store. Beware of the smell also, stinks like mothballs, or worse.