Husky 136 runs on and drowns

[Stereo]

I decided to move on my MS180 and get a shorter bar and a few chains for the 345e as in the other thread. Hopefully now on the way from Clark Forest, thanks for the link. Decided to get the old 136 out to see if i could use it as emergency backup.

 

It started on the button and I went through a few pallets with it but it started to perform it's old habits which reminded me why I decided to upgrade. It ticks over OK but will tick over for 5 seconds, then the idle will rise for 10 seconds, causing the chain to run, then it ticks down again. Pretty dangerous.

 

Plus, when it's flat out and cutting, it will occasionally seem to drown or flood until the throttle is backed off, then it picks up.

 

Any pointers as to how I can sort this or am I better to bung it onto eBay for someone with a bit of knowledge to sort out?

[spudulike]

It sounds fuel related, I would put the carb back to factory settings and see what effect it has.

 

It may be an air leak, dodgy fuel pipe/filter, breather, crap in the carb - unfortunately, these saws are not worth a fortune so probably not worth spending days trying to sort it.

 

It would be worth taking the muffler off and checking th episton isn't damaged - always worth doing.

[Stereo]

Ta, I'll have a fiddle with it. Like you say it's not worth much so not sure if I should just move it on for a few quid or sort it out and keep it as a back up. I don't really want to stick it on ebay like it is as it's not safe and I can see someone taking a chunk out of their leg with it if it's not sorted out.

 

Is there a good place to pick up minor spares such as chassis bolts etc? I noticed one of the bolts has fallen out of the manifold. Maybe that could be an issue?

[spudulike]

You can buy parts from a dealer, from one of the online dealers or just measure up the diameter (Probably M5) and the length and buy in a few of them as they are always handy.

 

A loose muffler will generally allow the exhaust out too readily and can cause a weak mixture - the saw was designed to run with the thing tight.

 

These small running issues are a PITA - much prefer a saw to have died!

 

I wouldnt worr about the saw not being right as most saws on Ebay are in dire need of a good service - just make sure you list it as "Spares or repair" and let people know it runs but not well. Not a great time to sell but with a few nice pictures, it is worth £60 - £80 or £100 - £120 in good working order with scabbard etc.

[Stereo]

I gave it a tickle today and it's running like a dream now. I'm kind of tempted to get some bolts, clean it up, service it and keep it. It was my first ever saw and I got all nostalgic using it again. It's a lumpy old thing compared to the newer stuff but it cuts wood up which is the objective.

 

That said, the 13" bar and chain arrived for the 345e today so that's on and it's going for a test drive tomorrow. Looks and feels like a totally different saw and I can't wait to see how it munches through a big pile of oak branches I have out in the field.

[spudulike]

Thats good, hopefully my advice was useful - it is worth doing up yourself as a second saw - not a patch on the 345 but will do the job.

 

Here is mine running at 13,500 rpm at the top end with a muffler mod:thumbup:

 

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