So what did you do today?

[a. palmer jr.]

Today I learned you have to pull the whole motor out to do fuel lines on a plastic case homelite super 2.

Yes, but when you get used to it it only takes a few minutes to do. Be sure you get the little duckbill valve in the oil line or it won't oil right. That little tube that goes in the end of the pressure line is getting harder to find anymore. It keeps it from over-oiling.

 

[DeckSetter]

Yes, but when you get used to it it only takes a few minutes to do. Be sure you get the little duckbill valve in the oil line or it won't oil right. That little tube that goes in the end of the pressure line is getting harder to find anymore. It keeps it from over-oiling.

Actually I didn't know about that one. Thanks. I did it without taking the oil lines apart but now I know for next time!

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I usually change all the lines when I have one apart, mainly from habit..

 

[fearofpavement]

Not today but a few days ago, got my little Cub Cadet tractor running so I can have a snow plow around here. Looks like I'm gonna need it soon. All I did today was change a bar and chain on my Stihl 026 from 16" to 18" because the 18 was in better shape.

I ran an 18" bar on an 026 for many years. Then went to a 16 and then a 17" which is what it's wearing now. That seems to be "just right" for that saw.

 

[fearofpavement]

Today I put the new Huztl cylinder kit on the Husky 51. The impulse hole in the cylinder base was not correctly placed so I needed to move it over a bit to insure the hole wasn't blocked off by the housing. I intended to delete the gasket but based on the design, was pretty sure that it wouldn't allow impulse air to flow so I installed the thinner oem one. I ran out of time so didn't complete the assembly yet. These saws are pretty simple to work on but I don't care for how the carb sandwich mounts. Sorta hokey.

 

[AKDoug]

Worked overtime yesterday to knock out everything I had sitting in the saw shop. Finished everything but a 346 that needed a new worm for the oiler and I was out. Ordered the parts and shut off the lights.

Woke up today to drive 140 miles to watch a H.S. volleyball tournament with my daughter, her friend and my wife. This was a varsity tourney and the girls are on JV, but we went to support the team. Met up with my son and his g.f. that came from 140 miles the other direction. Had a nice lunch with other team parents and a great day of watching volleyball. Overall, a fantastic day.

Going to move equipment and get ready for winter tomorrow. Unbelievably, we have no snow in this area of Alaska and I'm a month behind cleaning up my crap.

 

[rich450es]

today i about threw my 034 project out the back door of the shop ........( go back about a week ago ) i put a new meator piston in the saw and only ran it for 2 mins then realized that the new to me casses i bought arent setup for a adjustable oiler so i bought the right set from cgraham1 and when i took apart the saw to replace the casses i see that $40 piston has a big groove on the exhaust side from my dumbass knicking the lip of the exhaust port when i cleaned up the casting marks .......so i say o well i will install this chink cylinder kit and be good to go ........helll no i ordered the wrong one 3 weeks ago (this one has the hole for a decomp plug to go in and the 034 engin cover wont fit it) ....i give up .....lol

 

[cgraham1]

I assembled my 044 from a big pile of parts I've been collecting. It all started when I found this...

And here's what my bench looked like today...


And I didn't finish because I'm still missing a couple parts. The saw is pretty ugly, too.

 

[Four Paws]

I assembled my 044 from a big pile of parts...The saw is pretty ugly, too.

Ugly saws do the best work!

I built a snowman with the kids and 'pre-seasoned' my snowblower. Hauled a load of wood in the house. Winter seems to be early this year.

 

[PLMCRZY]

Helped do a clutch on a Toyota corolla, welded a new cat in as well. Then got yelled at because i was gone to long from the lady.

 

[Bieber]

Today I was reading all this while sitting on the toilet bowl

 

[Guido Salvage]

Today I was reading all this while sitting on the toilet bowl

Andy, is that you?

 

[fearofpavement]

today i about threw my 034 project out the back door of the shop ........( go back about a week ago ) i put a new meator piston in the saw and only ran it for 2 mins then realized that the new to me casses i bought arent setup for a adjustable oiler so i bought the right set from cgraham1 and when i took apart the saw to replace the casses i see that $40 piston has a big groove on the exhaust side from my dumbass knicking the lip of the exhaust port when i cleaned up the casting marks .......so i say o well i will install this chink cylinder kit and be good to go ........helll no i ordered the wrong one 3 weeks ago (this one has the hole for a decomp plug to go in and the 034 engin cover wont fit it) ....i give up .....lol

Not a problem, just put a plug in it. 10mm x 1.0 thread fits most. I add a copper washer for sealing.

 

[blsnelling]

Saturday

1. Went to Husky dealer to buy a bar for the 555
2. Went to Stihl dealer to buy a chain for the 555
3. Put 1 1/2 tanks through the 555
4. Brought a log home for testing
5. Videod test cuts stock
6. Modded the muffler on the 555
7. Videod test cuts with the modded muffler
8. Modded and tuned 3 MS150s
9. Got cleaned up and went out to eat with Lisa
10. Editted and posted vids of the 555

Sunday

1. Went to church in the AM
2. Lunch at home
3. Long nap
4. Went to church PM
5. Chilling online

 

[Guido Salvage]

I ran 5.25 miles today, my 3rd run back after having not run since May due to Achilles issues. Slow but steady, I will not race again but at least I am getting out the door.

 

[Jim Timber]

Did a little double barrel muffler mod. This turned out smaller than I had figured (ID of the pipe wasn't as large as I guestimated after doing the math), but is still a decent 20% over the stock muffler port, so I'm going to run it and see how it does.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Regular dr. office visit today. Too cold outside to do much else. I did stop by the local small engine shop and picked up a couple of boxes in case I ever sell another saw. Oh, and I also got my flu shot after endless harassment from better half..

 

[Bieber]

Andy, is that you?

No it's Sebastian

 

[DeckSetter]

Today I found moisture in the oil of my wife's car. I've had problems with 5 vehicles in the past 10 days.

 

[Jim Timber]

Had the left side C3,4,5 pain nerves cooked out of my spine today (radio frequency ablation). I've had the right side done twice (second time was end of October). Trying to decide on pain pills or vodka.