I found one! Almost..

[dav2no1]

I would carefully remove the built-up carbon from the exhaust port. don't get it in the cylinder.

Yes I installed my new block off plate and cleaned all around there. Dad was into electronics..I found out years ago the old TV adjustment tools work great for tight places. There are a bunch laying around. Has flat blades on both sides, with one smaller blade.

And dad had a whole drawer of old school medical Q Tips...the bag is so old it is stapled at the top of each bag. His friend used to be a surgeon, so I also have a bunch of cool forceps in different lengths..someone mentioned using some to install the impulse line..perfect because I have a variety.

 

[cookies]

I went through one of these earlier this year that a dingleberry tried to repair but instead they roached the piston. the things I did to get it zippy again.
new fuel hose, impulse hose, fuel filter, carb kit, spark plug, starter pawls, piston and rings
more zip--- thinner base gasket and added a couple 3/8 holes in the muffler outlet then put a 16" bar on it. This made it act like a different saw.

 

[dav2no1]

I went through one of these earlier this year that a dingleberry tried to repair but instead they roached the piston. the things I did to get it zippy again.
new fuel hose, impulse hose, fuel filter, carb kit, spark plug, starter pawls, piston and rings
more zip--- thinner base gasket and added a couple 3/8 holes in the muffler outlet then put a 16" bar on it. This made it act like a different saw.

This is my first saw..so NOT trying to be a dingleberry! I do have a new fuel hose & filter, new impulse line, carb kit, bar oil cap, gas cap, spark plug, exhaust gasket and chain.

In the future I may go back to a 18" bar. Current plan is to replace the gaskets and hoses. Will attempt pressure & leak test tomorrow..hoping crank seals are good. Saw has sat a long time. Saw does have good compression and piston looks good.

Looking at proper way to easily remove carb linkage. That'll be tomorrow lesson. Looks like I can unbolt it and then remove? After that I'll see how hard it is to replace the impulse and fuel lines. Then do pressure/vacuum tests.

 

[dav2no1]

Thanks guys! I did check the bearing. It's rock solid with no movement..so shaft and bearing are good.

I was more curious if there was an upgraded bearing I should be using? But this one seems fine for now. I have some good white lithium grease I was thinking of using here

 

[pioneerguy600]

Thanks guys! I did check the bearing. It's rock solid with no movement..so shaft and bearing are good.

I was more curious if there was an upgraded bearing I should be using? But this one seems fine for now. I have some good white lithium grease I was thinking of using here

Do not use white lithium grease it clots and hardens over time and I have seen many instances where bearings have seized and damaged other parts. A clear light grease or even engine oil works great for all my saws.