DOLMAR/MAKITA The Official Sachs Dolmar Dolmar Makita Dolmar Chainsaws Thread

[Wilhelm]

On a slightly different topic, but same 105 saw, fuel priming. From cold it needs around 6-8 pulls to prime the carb with fuel, then fires up on choke, then runs normally. Is this normal? The 153 needs only a couple of pulls to prime, as do the Homelites. I've been wondering if this indicates an air leak in the 105 carb, or whether it would benefit from adding a priming bulb? It only needs the priming pulls if it has been left for a few days, not once it has started that day, even if it is cold again.

Mine were always hard to start, I even have to play with the choke to get them running.
Once warm they'll start one or two pulls.
I always assumed they simply have a weak pulse to pump the fuel.

I wouldn't be all too concerned about the starting behaviour of a Sachs-Dolmar 105/108

 

[Simondo]

Mine aren't running at all (2) or poorly (1) , so I am not really inclined to comment on the fine tuning topic.

I need to go through all three of mine and one my neighbor dropped off in a bucket.

But the 105 (top handle) & 108 (rear handle), same PH, are certainly tough little saws.
I have a nostalgic thing for them, especially the 105.

Thanks for pinging me, sorry I'm of no help.

You have newer ! saws to run now anyhow ...Extra Sausage arrived yet

 

[hump101]

Thanks Simondo and Wilhelm. I might play with fitting a priming bulb if the cold starting gets any more annoying.

 

[Wilhelm]

You have newer ! saws to run now anyhow ...Extra Sausage arrived yet

I like the power of the bigger saws, the added weight doesn't bother me at all.
I will gladly dismantle a whole tree with my PS-7900, but the PS-550 & PS-6100 are fun as well.

No, the XS5000 is still in the US!
I have to get an immigration permit for the saw.

 

[Simondo]

Thanks Simondo and Wilhelm. I might play with fitting a priming bulb if the cold starting gets any more annoying.

That ....may not..... work with the carb you have on the 105. No return from the carb to tank and ....as far as I can tell , no check valve built into the L side of the carb , you need them with "Purge Bulb" carbs.
Im Simon by the way.

 

[Dub11]

I like the power of the bigger saws, the added weight doesn't bother me at all.
I will gladly dismantle a whole tree with my PS-7900, but the PS-550 & PS-6100 are fun as well.

No, the XS5000 is still in the US!
I have to get an immigration permit for the saw.

Is he sending you some starbursts too?

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Is he sending you some starbursts too?

I think what Wilhelm needs the most is some more beef jerky!

 

[hump101]

That ....may not..... work with the carb you have on the 105. No return from the carb to tank and ....as far as I can tell , no check valve built into the L side of the carb , you need them with "Purge Bulb" carbs.
Im Simon by the way.

Thanks Simon. There are two pipes from/to the tank, I had assumed one was a return line?

 

[Dub11]

I think what Wilhelm needs the most is some more beef jerky!

He doesn't have access to beef jerky over there?

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

He doesn't have access to beef jerky over there?

I don’t think so. I sent him a bag, and it was gone pretty quickly. Lol

 

[Simondo]

Thanks Simon. There are two pipes from/to the tank, I had assumed one was a return line?

You should have 2 tubes from the carb....but one is the impulse from the crank case to give the carb its pump signal and the other is a fuel line.

 

[Wilhelm]

Is he sending you some starbursts too?

Maybe, I don't know.

I think what Wilhelm needs the most is some more beef jerky!

Mmmmm, delicious!

I don’t think so. I sent him a bag, and it was gone pretty quickly. Lol

It's not my fault everything in the US EXCEPT the beef jerky bags is bigger than in Europe!

It said 12 servings on the bag, yeah right.

 

[Dub11]

I don’t think so. I sent him a bag, and it was gone pretty quickly. Lol

What kind was it?

 

[Wilhelm]

 

[Dub11]

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Got ya.

 

[Wilhelm]

I updated the post!

 

[hump101]

You should have 2 tubes from the carb....but one is the impulse from the crank case to give the carb its pump signal and the other is a fuel line.

Ahh, now I understand! I've just gone back to the parts diagram and it's obvious when you have explained it. That also shows a fitting for the tank line as it enters the tank. All of that (line, fitting, and filter) were missing, so I just used a fuel line that is a press fit into the hole in the tank, so creating a seal. This may be the source of my slow priming.

Thanks again, you've saved me hours of pondering.

 

[Simondo]

Ahh, now I understand! I've just gone back to the parts diagram and it's obvious when you have explained it. That also shows a fitting for the tank line as it enters the tank. All of that (line, fitting, and filter) were missing, so I just used a fuel line that is a press fit into the hole in the tank, so creating a seal. This may be the source of my slow priming.

Thanks again, you've saved me hours of pondering.

No problem..happy to have been of assistance.

 

[166]

Some saws can take a fair few pulls to fire up from sitting unused , some not, so if the saw runs well once you tune the carb I wouldn't be concerned.
Dolmar Ps-32 /Makita Ea-3200 are the same saw just colour different.
I use a Ps-32 myself for smaller jobs , very decent cheep saw in my opinion. There 4 spring anti vibe, SS exhaust, adjustable bar oiler, easy start recoil ..purge bulb and MPI coil. They have a Hex port cylinder and run stronger than there 32 cc would suggest. If you remove the Cat in the exhaust this adds to the throttle response as well as giving a little extra power . You can get the saw with bar nuts rather than the hand quick tension cover( works well and not any trouble)...slimmer profile with the nuts .
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The PS-32 / EA3200 / EA3201 is a very good little saw for the size and money.

A little modification could make it a little lighter and give it a bit more power.

 

[ajschainsaws]

The PS-32 / EA3200 / EA3201 is a very good little saw for the size and money.

A little modification could make it a little lighter and give it a bit more power.

Your right there good value , lightweight , and nippy