Yes i understand but I live out in the dingy weeds and all the Still dealers that are more than 30 miles from me never have the parts. there is the internet but that puts parts 5 days away. With the hack I can get the customer back working that day.
This hack last just as long as the OEM part and in my case it kind of hard to fire the boss
this is the second fuel line I replaced on this Stihl and they ain't cheap, but I am- I will replace the next one as this guy has- I can live with this and I 'm sure I can make it last and not leak-geez why waist time and money, I got trees to cut down, and besides, the Stihl dealer won't have it in stock, thanks, G
I dont know why you guys are up in arms about ethanol, it's been in the fuel since the 70's, 10 percent. And I dont see why you'd southern engineer the fuel line to use that cheap ass clear crap, which hardens like a rock in about 6 months time, and will no longer seal into your "grommet" as you call it. Spend the 6-7 bucks or whatever we charge for them, and put a new proper fuel line in it. It only takes me about 5-10 minutes to put a fuel line in any of these saws.
@JONSEREDdotWS The reason why is because with the larger diameter sealing grommet, hardening and shrinking does not allow it to leak and become loose. Look at a comparable Tygon line through a hole in a fuel tank in a couple year's time. It's loose and fuel leaks around it. Then look at the equipment that uses a large fitted grommet or molded in grommet in the line. It's still sealed.
yes Tygon does harden, However Husqvarna and Jonsered do not use Tygon fuel line.
the fuel line they use does not have an extra grommet built on to it and they hold their seal for years. Like Sthil the line will crack and need replacing. A quick stop at a Napa auto store can get you some Tygon fuel line. this gets your saw back in service. Can't say that about a Stihl with the same problem.
I dont know why you guys are up in arms about ethanol, it's been in the fuel since the 70's, 10 percent. And I dont see why you'd southern engineer the fuel line to use that cheap ass clear crap, which hardens like a rock in about 6 months time, and will no longer seal into your "grommet" as you call it. Spend the 6-7 bucks or whatever we charge for them, and put a new proper fuel line in it. It only takes me about 5-10 minutes to put a fuel line in any of these saws.
Thanks JONSEREDdotWS, I used this for installing the oem line and it was better than the $40 shop wanted to install it, I know ETHANOL is a big problem, I found a local place to buy fuel.I think your hack is fine too, beating the man!
If anyone is having problems with stihl fuel lines , the problem isn't the line itself ,it is the gasoline you use !!! I dont care what anyone says about my comment so here it goes!!!! STOP USING GAS WITH ETHANOL IN IT !!! Ethanol eats away the rubber lines and all of your carbs gaskets and fuel pump diaphrams slowly but surely ! So take MY advice and not some jimmy riggin retard and DO NOT RUN ANY GAS WITH ETHANOL IN IT !!!!! ONLY 89 OCTANE AND ABOVE !!
You might be right but consider this , if you buy ethanol rated line your going to spend $5 a foot , and then you got to buy a fuel filter to fit that line and that will run you about $4 ! I recently replaced the line on my ms310 and the new stihl replacement line cost me $6 and i cleaned and reused the fuel filter that looked and worked like new !! Plus the stihl line is molded so you don't have to worry about filter placement in the tank !!!
Great video .I think i am going to wind up doing that on My McCulloch Pro Mac 850.Old saws and fuel line cracks .A great way to pick up an old saw cheap and fix it fast.
this aint easy but some super glue on it also on the top of the fuel tank helps seal it up. also behind the plastic on carb is a vacum make sure thats not correded! thanx mate
Awesome fix man but I'd never let a saw go out of my shop with a jerry rigged repair like this. If I ever catch anyone doing this their ass is fired
backwoodsctryboy 1 day ago
@backwoodsctryboy
Yes i understand but I live out in the dingy weeds and all the Still dealers that are more than 30 miles from me never have the parts. there is the internet but that puts parts 5 days away. With the hack I can get the customer back working that day.
This hack last just as long as the OEM part and in my case it kind of hard to fire the boss
thanks
Rod
JONSEREDdotWS 1 day ago
Don΄t get tired. Just have a stihl technician fix it!
MihalisNavara 5 months ago
Don΄t get tired. Just have a stihl technician fix it!
MihalisNavara 5 months ago
this is the second fuel line I replaced on this Stihl and they ain't cheap, but I am- I will replace the next one as this guy has- I can live with this and I 'm sure I can make it last and not leak-geez why waist time and money, I got trees to cut down, and besides, the Stihl dealer won't have it in stock, thanks, G
GDMAZ 1 year ago
I dont know why you guys are up in arms about ethanol, it's been in the fuel since the 70's, 10 percent. And I dont see why you'd southern engineer the fuel line to use that cheap ass clear crap, which hardens like a rock in about 6 months time, and will no longer seal into your "grommet" as you call it. Spend the 6-7 bucks or whatever we charge for them, and put a new proper fuel line in it. It only takes me about 5-10 minutes to put a fuel line in any of these saws.
RamThisDTO 1 year ago
@RamThisDTO
When Stihl starts using small holes in their gas tanks like Jonsered and Husqvarna does, which allows the fuel line to seal the tank, THIS HACK STAYS.
Just another thing that Sthil does to add more parts than needed. When compared to Jonsered or Husqvarna Sthil are FAT WITH PARTS
JONSEREDdotWS 1 year ago
@JONSEREDdotWS The reason why is because with the larger diameter sealing grommet, hardening and shrinking does not allow it to leak and become loose. Look at a comparable Tygon line through a hole in a fuel tank in a couple year's time. It's loose and fuel leaks around it. Then look at the equipment that uses a large fitted grommet or molded in grommet in the line. It's still sealed.
RamThisDTO 1 year ago
@RamThisDTO
yes Tygon does harden, However Husqvarna and Jonsered do not use Tygon fuel line.
the fuel line they use does not have an extra grommet built on to it and they hold their seal for years. Like Sthil the line will crack and need replacing. A quick stop at a Napa auto store can get you some Tygon fuel line. this gets your saw back in service. Can't say that about a Stihl with the same problem.
JONSEREDdotWS 1 year ago
@RamThisDTO
WHY WHAT EVER DO YOU MEAN "SOUTHERN ENGINEER" ?
You calling me a "REDNECK" I think we have a bit more on top then most engineers.
Just look at BP can't even stick a small pipe into a bigger pipe
JONSEREDdotWS 1 year ago
I dont know why you guys are up in arms about ethanol, it's been in the fuel since the 70's, 10 percent. And I dont see why you'd southern engineer the fuel line to use that cheap ass clear crap, which hardens like a rock in about 6 months time, and will no longer seal into your "grommet" as you call it. Spend the 6-7 bucks or whatever we charge for them, and put a new proper fuel line in it. It only takes me about 5-10 minutes to put a fuel line in any of these saws.
RamThisDTO 1 year ago
I am thankful guy's like you post these tricks, I would have never thought of doing it this way..
skyblazer1 2 years ago
I think the Sthil shop may not have used this method. Most likely would have removed the carb to get at the fuel line
Thanks
Rod
JONSEREDdotWS 2 years ago
Thanks JONSEREDdotWS, I used this for installing the oem line and it was better than the $40 shop wanted to install it, I know ETHANOL is a big problem, I found a local place to buy fuel.I think your hack is fine too, beating the man!
skyblazer1 2 years ago
Thanks
They wanted that much for 10 min bunch of crooks
check out my other vid on 2 stroke oil mix. which ones to use
I think all fuel now has ethanol in it . Its a Fed thing.
JONSEREDdotWS 2 years ago
If anyone is having problems with stihl fuel lines , the problem isn't the line itself ,it is the gasoline you use !!! I dont care what anyone says about my comment so here it goes!!!! STOP USING GAS WITH ETHANOL IN IT !!! Ethanol eats away the rubber lines and all of your carbs gaskets and fuel pump diaphrams slowly but surely ! So take MY advice and not some jimmy riggin retard and DO NOT RUN ANY GAS WITH ETHANOL IN IT !!!!! ONLY 89 OCTANE AND ABOVE !!
Stihlpony 2 years ago
Some times that does not work. It is cheaper to hack it than it is go to the Stihl dealer.
THERE I FIXED IT !!!!!
RIDE IT HARD PONY MAN
JONSEREDdotWS 2 years ago
You might be right but consider this , if you buy ethanol rated line your going to spend $5 a foot , and then you got to buy a fuel filter to fit that line and that will run you about $4 ! I recently replaced the line on my ms310 and the new stihl replacement line cost me $6 and i cleaned and reused the fuel filter that looked and worked like new !! Plus the stihl line is molded so you don't have to worry about filter placement in the tank !!!
Stihlpony 2 years ago
Thanks that is very useful information.
I do agree that it is better to replace with OME part than it is to hack it.
JONSEREDdotWS 2 years ago
Great video .I think i am going to wind up doing that on My McCulloch Pro Mac 850.Old saws and fuel line cracks .A great way to pick up an old saw cheap and fix it fast.
seang6464 2 years ago
hehe i am stihl servicer in Slovenia but i newer had idea to do that :D well yes if i don't have spare parts next to my hand i probably do that to
PERPARSON 2 years ago
Solo chainsaws are olso having ,that type of fuel line, it is hard to find. thanks for tip.
phindele 2 years ago
yeah, but I'd remowe the carb instead of picking the line through the small space,takes about 2mins and makes the job hella-easier.
vogelholkken 2 years ago
this aint easy but some super glue on it also on the top of the fuel tank helps seal it up. also behind the plastic on carb is a vacum make sure thats not correded! thanx mate
mrholeshot1 2 years ago
hi
thanks hope it helps
JONSEREDdotWS 3 years ago
YAY! you can get jonsereds in the uk woop! woop!
ArmyBoy015 2 years ago
nice vid
grizzlysnuffdiper 3 years ago