Cleaning up nasty neglected saw?

[Flint Mitch]

What do you all do to clean up a nasty saw? I had plans for a full rebuild, but the p/c look great(viewing throug the holes), so I don't really want to completely tear it down unless I have to.

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[Lcfd1124]

What do you all do to clean up a nasty saw? I had plans for a full rebuild, but the p/c look great(viewing throug the holes), so I don't really want to completely tear it down unless I have to.

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Purple power and dawn. Scrape as much as you can away first, then spray with the above mixture and let soak. Then rinse with a garden hose. Cleans up real well.

 

[Xr650jkallen]

I like the degreaser made by Gunk that comes in a spray bottle. They sell it at part stores and walmart.
https://www.autozone.com/fuel-and-e...ngine-degreaser-trigger-spray-32oz/222766_0_0

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I use NON chlorinated brake cleaner ,and gojo hand wipes on the covers.
All previous suggestions are good also.

 

[Flint Mitch]

I'm a little worried about something water based since I'm not totally disassembling. Might try some kerosene in a spray bottle and scrub i guess

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[stihl_head1982]

I'm a little worried about something water based since I'm not totally disassembling. Might try some kerosene in a spray bottle and scrub i guess

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WD-40 or PB blaster and an air hose to start if not disassembling for me.
If I disassemble there's a different process. Some of that stuff will blast off once it is penetrated with the Blaster or what ever.
Then you can proceed forward cleaning the outside more.

 

[Flint Mitch]

Unfortunately I don't have access to compressed air, that might hinder the process a bit

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[Xr650jkallen]

A leaf blower works pretty good to dry the water off after you rinse it.

 

[Flint Mitch]

A leaf blower works pretty good to dry the water off after you rinse it.

I do have that!

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[merc_man]

I have used a power washer turned down to low pressure on a really dirty old saw and worked good.

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[67L36Driver]

I like the degreaser made by Gunk that comes in a spray bottle. They sell it at part stores and walmart.
https://www.autozone.com/fuel-and-e...ngine-degreaser-trigger-spray-32oz/222766_0_0

The house brand foaming degreaser at O’Reilleys actually works better and is cheaper.

I’ve used both.

Squirt it off with a garden hose connected to hot water from the laundry room.

 

[angelo c]

well


as easy as it is ..
and as valuable as a 200t is...

i would tear.it down .... and rebuild it back proper.
.
plus its much easier to clean when all apart.

just sayin.

 

[Flint Mitch]

well


as easy as it is ..
and as valuable as a 200t is...

i would tear.it down .... and rebuild it back proper.
.
plus its much easier to clean when all apart.

just sayin.

Thats what I'm doing. Its torn apart and mostly clean now. I did find an issue under all the crud that set the project back a bit

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[angelo c]

Thats what I'm doing. Its torn apart and mostly clean now. I did find an issue under all the crud that set the project back a bit

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sorry... i guess i cursed you

 

[Lightning Performance]

well


as easy as it is ..
and as valuable as a 200t is...

i would tear.it down .... and rebuild it back proper.
.
plus its much easier to clean when all apart.

just sayin.

I agree.
Been doing them all weekend.

More than likely it needs motor mounts, intake boot, a sprocket, clutch springs, the accelerator pump fixed, carb kit, fuel filter, tank vent, fuel line and seals. Forget about just dusting it off, lol.

No way to clean between the cooling plate and fuel tank or the muffler. Guaranteed that one is packed with chit!
Bet the oil pump is packed and the tanks are filled with sawdust.
Bet the screens are packed with crap on both ends.

What if it does have a smudged piston?
*f-word it... advance the timing and run it

 

[stihl_head1982]

Thats what I'm doing. Its torn apart and mostly clean now. I did find an issue under all the crud that set the project back a bit

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Rut row. Looks like this one is in for a complete tear down?

 

[Flint Mitch]

Rut row. Looks like this one is in for a complete tear down?

Yep. It's in pieces now. Just trying to decide what I want to do. Trying to imagine a fix in my head

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[Lightning Performance]

Yep. It's in pieces now. Just trying to decide what I want to do. Trying to imagine a fix in my head

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Mail it to Shaun or your best local welder. Not many can do it well. Lucky I have a guy local. Or just buy the AM cases and be done with it. They come with seals and bearings installed and your done... nice and fresh.

 

[Lightning Performance]

https://www.hlsproparts.com/product-p/h35201.htm

 

[Flint Mitch]

Mail it to Shaun or your best local welder. Not many can do it well. Lucky I have a guy local. Or just buy the AM cases and be done with it. They come with seals and bearings installed and your done... nice and fresh.

I'm just not sure about putting the china stuff on it, but I guess it probably be fine

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