2 Smokes

[Bbqjoe]

I'm starting to believe that one expends as much energy getting a two smoke started, as they receive back in use.

 

[Hellion]

What are you trying to say, Joe?

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Again, he's hit PB's stash.

 

[Bbqjoe]

What are you trying to say, Joe?

I'm trying to say that the energy I used trying to start my chain saw, I could have used the same amount cutting the wood with a handsaw.

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Again, he's hit PB's stash.

I quit trying to kill myself with alcohol over a year ago, but thanks.

 

[B.M.800]

Saws huh... My uncle told me someone told him to turn it over slowly a couple times then start it. Kinda lubricates it up and makes starting easier. He didnt know if it really did all that... but you know what, I did that with the husqy, and instead of like 6 pulls, it started in 3.

 

[Bbqjoe]

Saws huh... My uncle told me someone told him to turn it over slowly a couple times then start it. Kinda lubricates it up and makes starting easier. He didnt know if it really did all that... but you know what, I did that with the husqy, and instead of like 6 pulls, it started in 3.

Well this pup ain't no husqy. My Husqy done got run over by a two ton trailer a number of years ago. Dam if it wasn't gonna cost as much as the whole saw to replace the plastic housing.

I really did like that easy starting, snappy SOB.

This here is a cute little Poulan I picked up at a pawn shop fo 99 beans.
I'm guessing it just doesn't like to run in hot outdoor temps.

 

[itsid]

you still have the shattered plastic body of that Husqvarna?

chances are it's ABS, in which case a bit of acetone and a paintbrush will help you fuse the
pieces back together.
gaps (or missing fragments) can be remade (a bit shabby though) with a 3d printing pen you can likely buy for less than 20 buckaroos on fleabay
and a bit of ABS filament in orange (or the color of choice) for 2 dolores for 30 ft. or so

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx7bYLzbyvs

that's the first pen I used.. a bit bulky but works well and is easy to control..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Printing...hash=item2a77e66d60:m:mtrc0CLucIe8402YHXHExMA
(it comes with small quantities of PLA filament.. I'm not sure it'll stick well to abs (never tried actually... hmmm)
anyways, abs filament in 50g packs is cheap

'sid

 

[Bbqjoe]

you still have the shattered plastic body of that Husqvarna?

chances are it's ABS, in which case a bit of acetone and a paintbrush will help you fuse the
pieces back together.
gaps (or missing fragments) can be remade (a bit shabby though) with a 3d printing pen you can likely buy for less than 20 buckaroos on fleabay
and a bit of ABS filament in orange (or the color of choice) for 2 dolores for 30 ft. or so



that's the first pen I used.. a bit bulky but works well and is easy to control..

(it comes with small quantities of PLA filament.. I'm not sure it'll stick well to abs (never tried actually... hmmm)
anyways, abs filament in 50g packs is cheap

'sid

Thank you Sir, but Many years too late.

 

[B.M.800]

That pen is nifty. Whats the chances of finding a filler material that matches the black plastic gas tank of a late 70s sears suburban...

 

[Hellion]

...Whats the chances of finding a filler material that matches the black plastic gas tank of a late 70s sears suburban...

I taught myself how to plastic-weld using a common soldering iron. Watched U-Tub videos for some technique. One of those guys used black plastic zip ties as "solder". You think that would work?

For me, I just used the surrounding plastic to mush the two broken pieces back together. Did it on the inside area of the piece where it didn't show. Worked a charm.

 

[itsid]

That pen is nifty. Whats the chances of finding a filler material that matches the black plastic gas tank of a late 70s sears suburban...

gas tank is a pain...
gasolene is a solvent, and although the plastic of your tank is not affected by it,
chances are it'd still ruin the weld.

if you need filler material you will need to use the same material of the tank.
if it has a large seam or tabs to mount it to the chassis or something,
you can shave a bit off and use that as filler material.

Almost all plastic parts in automotive industry have a plastic stamp telling you what material it actually is,
but that way you do not have to bother looking for it.

And with unknown plastic or non 1.75mm round filament, the pen is of no use for you I'm afraid.

a regulated soldering iron works best..
start at 150°C and increase temperature until the soldering iron just softens the material. (soften, NOT liquify!)
add 20 more degrees C and you should be able to plasti-weld your part at that temp without smoldering it.

'sid

 

[B.M.800]

I tried the soldering iron method. I used some plastic from a bucket that had oil in it... somewhere I read that would be close to what the gas tank was. It held for a while... then it got real cold and it leaked all my precious fuel out... lol

 

[itsid]

well if the material isn't perfectly clean you'll have a hard time making a solid bond.
oil is about the worst it can get.
(that's why the gasioline itself can cause serious issues already)

And just a random bucket... hmmm IDK, depends on the bucket, some are NOT suitable for gasoline products and thus unlikely to be of the same material as your gas tank, no?

IDK, same material is most certainly the best bond you'll get, and while you can surely fuse
some different plastics together (assuming they have a fairly similar glass temp)
the bond will not be as strong and reliable as it would be with identical materials..

But again, as with any welding soldering or even glueing....
surfaces must be clean and dry for best results.

'sid

 

[Kartorbust]

Well you're first mistake was getting a Poulan. We had a Wild thing and the Pro, both suck. Husqy or Stihl are way easier to get going and stay going. Despite costing as much as a new saw to get a replacement cover, probably would be a better option. Not sure if it's a nation wide price reduction, but a 16" Stihl is going for $169.99 here. Think an 18" is over 2 bills.

 

[Jfive]

I have a husky, Poulan, and a Efco saw. The husky is the only one that gives me trouble lol. It's the oldest one though. Model 62. Think I bought my Poulan early enough to have a good one. Had to buy a few chains for the Poulan at Walmart and I like the two packs they came in. The Efco is a work horse. It's Italian and close to 5hp. Could use a 24" bar I bet. Came with three 20" bars and chains. Bought used from a guy that had it as a back up for his husky 282xp.

 

[Ebrownie]

I have an older husky 266, it runs really strong. My dad has a stihl 029, 044, and yesterday he just bought an old 034. IMO, the old saws run much better than the new saws. That 034 he just bought is at least from the 80s because it says on the side "made in west Germany"

 

[Kartorbust]

Older chainsaws have a better tune on the carb and nothing as far as EPA smog choking.

 

[Bbqjoe]

I wish I still had my Husky 268. I got it in the 80's.
Even back then, I think it was about a $700 dollar saw.