"Bob" wrote in message
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"** Frank **" wrote in message
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Sooner or later I have problems starting a 2 cycle engine. Yes fresh
fuel, right oil/fuel mixture, etc. I'm ordering a carburetor rebuild kit
for the chain saw and hope that solve the problem. Funny thing I have
over half dozen of 2 cycle engines from cheap units to top of the line,
from small to a 80cc engines and the only one that I never had problems
starting or running is the Echo, even with old fuel that the other 2
cycles couldn't run on.

Anyway, I'm looking for a good electric chain saw. Milwaukee, Makita or
the Poulan Pro.

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I sympathize with you gas 2 cycle problems.
Over the years, I have found that after using any 2 cycle, it is best to
pour out the gas/oil mixture (back into the gas can) and then run the
device until it stops from fuel starvation. Keeps gas from gumming up in
the carb.


I've been dumping out the gas on all the 2 cycles - over a gallon so far.
I'm also cleaning the carbs. Seems like lacquer thinner/ultrasonic cleaner
combo does a good job. Just remove the gasket and rubber parts as the
lacquer thinner will eat it up.


I have an old Poulan (which brand I don't necessarily recommend) and last
year it wouldn't start good or run right. After checking plug etc. it
still was the same. I ended up replacing the primer bulb and all the
plastic hoses involved in the gasoline system. It was a heck of a job,
but it has run great since then.

Perhaps what you have could be fixed if you are patient and halfway good
at DYI projects, but count on a half day to replace all the plastic hoses.


I'm getting a carb rebuild and gasket kits for the Poulan Pro.

What is so frustrating is that one week the 2 cycles run great and than the
next week it won't run at all. I ended up taking down couple of 25' trees
with my Milwaukee super sawzall - roots and all.



As for electric saws, I have purchased three or four and have discarded
them all. They have little power and are a real pain to use with all the
cord.

Anyway, that's my experience.

Bob-tx