HOW-TO Check For Good Spark On A Chainsaw

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HOW-TO Check For Good Spark On A Chainsaw
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@briang4470 3 года назад

Just hold on to the plug and then pull it over, if you regret doing it then you have good spark lol.

@donyboy73 3 года назад

hey come over and make the video with me lol

@louielopez1638 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 👍😂🤣😁

@ronwatson4902 3 года назад

I kinda already knew this but still enjoyed seeing you.Great to hear your voice Don.I hope you have a real nice day.

@keithdawe4866 29 дней назад

Thank you for taking the time to make the video...very educational and helpful

@gardenfork 3 года назад

Good info Don ,especially about a flooded engine. That would be bad... eric.

@tc3603 3 года назад

Another professional production Dony. You are so kind and helpful.

@Foomba Месяц назад

Always to the point and very well explained. Thanks again.

@rogercarrico4975 3 года назад

Simple, but very important video! When diagnosing a "want start" problem.

@marcobrownstone 17 дней назад

Thanks Dony for the great advice, very helpful as always.

@steveinla8963 3 года назад

I love your videos Donny. Good information, technically correct, well presented, and the camera likes you. Thanks

@ryanmora3334 8 месяцев назад

Good stuff brother-man! I didnt know for sure if i needed a new spark plug but i did this test, and sure enough i did need a new one. Glad i found you bc you saved me a lot of time and would have even saved me a couple hours more if i found you sooner. I yanked the damn rope out of my chainsaw pulling it so hard, i had to replace the string, fuel, and spark plug. We are good to go now, but again i do appreciate your insight.

@williamjones9395 3 года назад

Good vid as usual. One additional point about checking for spark. Not only could you set your saw, or any machine, on fire if the plug is over the hole when you turn the engine over, that spray of fuel could be strong and spray out far enough to set YOU on fire, and possibly cause serious injury to your face and eyes if you're closely looking for spark. Happened to me once while working on a two cylinder a long time ago. Checked for spark with the plug safely off to the side of hole, or so I thought. Then rolled the engine over, the plug slid back over the hole and the engine became a flame thrower. Got it right in the face and eyes. All happened in a second. Luckily I just got singed, but that got my attention! Never take anything for granted. Be careful and always wear eye protection. Ya never know.

@queenstownkid 3 года назад

ive been ZAPPED ...thanks don

@semco72057 3 года назад

That is a wonderful tip on how to check for a spark and the precautions also. I have two chainsaws which is difficult to crank and the repairman in the shop cranked the saws, but once I got them home I had a hard time cranking both of them and just purchased a battery saw to use around home, but do need the other two for cutting down two dead trees in my yard and will have to try cranking both once more.

@poochie49 3 года назад

I got myself an battery operated saw a few years ago. Greenworks 80Volt. Great saw. My shoulder thanks me.

@semco72057 3 года назад

@@poochie49 I know that is right and I love my saw too.

@cocolopo691 3 года назад

From argentina i learn so much whit your videos congratulations doctor!!!

@donyboy73 3 года назад

por nada

@chuckcross1546 3 года назад

Thanks again for sharing your small engine knowledge with us, I am learning and saving money with each video..😁

@d6893 3 года назад

You could also grab some electronics solder, unroll some ten inches from the spool, wrap it tightly around the threads of the spark plug, then wrap it around any bolt, fin or other metal part of the cylinder head, then pull the starter. The plug wont be flopping around and you could use both of your hands to pull the machine over. Later you can wrap the tin solder back on its spool and reuse it later.

@jonathanbosco8458 3 года назад

Sir Thanks for the videos over the years. Be Safe and God Bless

@jacquescote2585 3 года назад

Very Nice refresher!

@rooster3019 3 года назад

I will be prepping a RedMax trimmer later today or tomorrow; good refresher. Thanks.

@yvesderyckel4500 3 года назад

Excellent vidéo, very professional. Thanks. Yves

@ОлегБ-л8м 3 года назад

Thank you for a simple short video on how to IN PRINCIPALLY check for a spark on a spark plug. Checking the spark plug is a different topic, checking and adjusting the spark device is a different video and not for 5 minutes. I think that DONY will be able to keep within 30 minutes. Look about snowblowers, there DONY talks about a lot (And where you can shove a credit card as well. :))), he never talked about it, because apparently thought that this is understandable. Have a great Day!!!

@wrayjordan8315 3 года назад

If you are not getting any, how do you determine whether it is a bad coil or if it’s bad points and condenser. I would like to convert my old Homelite Super EZ to an electronic module but need to know the coil is good before I do that? Thanks for you help! Wray from Ohio

@scottbates6076 Год назад

Very good tutorial.

@Jake-jw3sk 3 года назад

Awesome video again Dony! Great tips on where to hold the spark plug, but it doesn't hurt that bad when you do it by accident. Sometimes you just don't double-check where you're holding it before you pull it over :) Have a great day! Also maybe you should add Toro to your video description, but it doesn't really matter.

@adamasz54 3 года назад

Hey Don, thanks for another dinks to buy for prep-collectors ;-) My Stihl 023 counts herself 31 this summer and doing quite OK. Problem with spark checking is with plastic cover around plug hole (no ground around)! I've solved that problem with SIMPLE GROUND WIRE (green-yellow) connecting common grounding point under starting cover. A hexagonal socket for the plug on the other end I have made from a galvanized strap, soldered nicely together. Spark plug can be checked now without any skin contact.= safety first, easy service - not least. BTW : After use the lead+hex ring can be easy hidden under the front cover without any problem!

@jackcollege9037 3 года назад

Great resource love your channel

@paulmorrey733 3 года назад

Thanks Don

@billmilton1287 Месяц назад

I got a 368 is Scott fire in the plug wire with test light you hook a plug up to it and it will not fire

@poochie49 3 года назад

Hey Donyboy73 that's the ONLY time I have ever heard a Canadian say "ABOOT". Never EVER have heard a Canadian pronounce "about" as "Aboot". Just had to mention this.

@colehara 3 года назад

I made the mistake of being the conductor between the spark plug and the cylinder head once. Just once. Not gonna make that mistake again!

@woodys.lasaswoodsons.3068 3 года назад

You should set the chain brake before starting the saw.

@edwardcaissie1214 3 года назад

Greetings from PEI on the east coast, what kind of spark can you expect to see if the spark is weak?

@arthurfricchione8119 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing DonyBoy73. Chainsaws can be challenging. I have an older McCullough and it can be a bear to start at times so thanks again for sharing. Artie😊 looooog time follower

@gordbaker896 3 года назад

The spark plug has a more difficult time sparking when the engine is under compression.

@thereallevel27 3 года назад

I have an older homelite saw that dies at high rpm and can't pull itself through a log. It idles and revs well until you get to the very top. I think I could be the module

@bobwelch5056 3 года назад

Thank you

@GoatlikePersonality Год назад

Howdy Brother!

@CALVINLNIKONT 3 года назад

A few years back, my Ariens snow blower wouldn't run for more than 5 to 10 minutes. I checked the spark and it was good. I checked everything and ended up putting on a new carburetor and it still wouldn't stay running. I called Ariens and told them everything that I had done and they agreed that I had done everything they could think of. They asked if I had changed the spark plug and I said no but I had a good spark. They said what do you have to lose. I changed the spark plug and two years later it still runs like a champ. I guess that the spark plug wasn't putting out a hot enough spark and after a few minutes it just quit working. Very frustrating!

@paullemay3218 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦😎

@isidroizazaga2786 3 года назад

Good video thanks.

@davidruiz5383 9 месяцев назад

What if no spark at all. What’s next step. Thanks and God Bless.

@billmilton1287 Месяц назад

It's a 368 Husqvarna it's got a new coil on it the fires going through the coil wire that you hook a spark plug on it and it will not fire I didn't know if you knew what kind of a deal that was

@malikrameez703 3 года назад

Nice informative video Donny

@nashguy207 3 года назад

Great Tips!

@lightshine6044 2 года назад

I have replaced lawn mower ignition coil before but I have never replaced chainsaw coil. Is chainsaw supposed to have strong spark as lawn mower spark? I am asking because I have seen weak spark in my lawn mower and replaced the coil. Thanks

@donyboy73 2 года назад

yes it should but you have to give the saw a good pull!

@lightshine6044 2 года назад

@@donyboy73 I gave many pulls but weak spark.

@ristomattikolsi5711 3 года назад

Hi donyboy73!! I tryid to check the spark once, but i couldnt see it, but when i started the saw it fired up good. Bytheway, wich one would you say was the tougher race driver in open wheels,Jacques Villeneuve or Paul Tracy?

@donyboy73 3 года назад

not sure lol

@GHULAMABBAS-bs4hy 3 года назад

Thanks donyboy 73

@donyboy73 3 года назад

have a good weekend

@hoveasy 3 года назад

Thankyou

@donyboy73 3 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@vetterfellow 3 года назад

Good Morning DB73 - can an automotive sparkplug tester work?. Is that a small engine spark tester you used?. Thank you👍

@donyboy73 3 года назад

actually the one i used is sold for automotive

@vetterfellow 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 Thank you that's what I needed to Know !!. Happy thanks Giving Don.

@shabadoo24 3 года назад

I have a chainsaw, lost its spark. New plug, new coil from a local parts store. Still no spark. Checked wiring to cutoff switch with a multimeter, still no spark.. Diagnose that one. Saw was bought in April, used maybe 12 times. Proper gas mix..

@scottgulley4095 Год назад

I have the same problem

@patricktschirhart3748 3 года назад

Hello Sir, didn't know where to post . I have a tecumseh hs50 67054 ser 4221b. Ask at shops, they had know idea. I was wondering, what would be the best replacement engine, without major adjustments? Any ideas, greatly appreciated

@donyboy73 3 года назад

call www.smallenginewarehouse.com/

@patricktschirhart3748 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 anything in Canada? Sorry, but if I buy out of the USA, it's going to cost as much, as the engine, to ship. And then ,time at the border, . By the time I get it , it will be spring 😂 thank you for the suggestion

@donyboy73 3 года назад

@@patricktschirhart3748 check princess auto

@patricktschirhart3748 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 did engines won't be in until Feb 15th, is what they told me, all goods my friend😉 just not doing snow this year 😂

@butler386 3 года назад

You are wrong. I got a shock just watching you hold that plug. Fabulous tips. Thanks for the video's

@goldentrowel1968 3 года назад

May I ask what you use to edit your great videos, and is it hard to use the programme

@donyboy73 3 года назад

corel videostudio

@goldentrowel1968 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 Thank you Don

@RepairGang 3 года назад

MS170 must be hot right now alot of videos on them from everyone even me!

@jimgregor70 3 года назад

Not related to this video but do you know if a stihl easy start recoil would work on a stihl 194t

@donyboy73 3 года назад

check with stihl dealer

@gasperajdnik5627 3 года назад

Good morning 👋. Great video 👍. You are a good man 🤝. Have a great Day. 😺

@donyboy73 3 года назад

have a good weekend, i imagine it must be getting cold for you

@gasperajdnik5627 3 года назад

Yes, it IS. My brother and my Kids like watching your videos to 😉

@zipper8089 2 года назад

I found the the best way to set coil gap is with a piece of printer paper

@jkgkjgkijk 7 месяцев назад

Ignition module= coil

@Carlostype 3 года назад

Cheers

@johnclarke6647 3 года назад

I have a spark detector. If it lights up blue the spark is fine. If it is any other color or does not go all the way across the tester I replace the coil. Just remember, blue is good and red is dead and yellow in between, my tester has a round window with two test poles. Just plug it into the boot, attach the ground lead to a metal part of the saw and pull it over in low light. Usually, the window looks like a lightening bolt all the way across the window on a good coil. One of the first things I check is to see if the bayonet stake is still connected to the high tension lead. I take my Stihl carb adjustment screwdriver and insert it in the boot and use the tip of it to feel for it. It will feel like you are driving over a cordurary road because it is a wound piece of wire.

@donyboy73 3 года назад

what tester do you have?

@johnclarke6647 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 Donnie, I do not know. It has two test points with a glass window. Got it off eBay a few years ago. Most high energy coils will put blue lightning bolts all the way across the round glass window. It has a ground strap that you connect to the frame or the plug tip. I usually just connect it to the cylinder or bar nuts on my pro saws. I usually take the saw into my shop and turn off the lights. My eyes ain’t what they used to be.

@johnclarke6647 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 don, I looked it up. They call it a 3 point tester. It was reasonably priced on eBay.

@GHULAMABBAS-bs4hy 3 года назад

I am mechanical technician for agriculture machinery but specialised in Stihl products and Robin Subaru products I am many video watch ??? Only your video likes

@richardoverthrow1358 3 года назад

Surely the test light used there only shows there's current going to the plug, not that the plug itself then makes a spark?

@donyboy73 3 года назад

exactly, i explained that in video

@richardoverthrow1358 3 года назад

@@donyboy73 Sorry, missed that

@RussellBooth1977 3 года назад

It will start if it's got all 4 of air, fuel, spark & compression & at the right time !

@williamchase3500 3 года назад

At 3:20, been there.

@blackhawktim1259 2 года назад

So I have a poulan pro 20 in and I've had a few issues since buying it new. 1. Leaks oil like it's free!!!! 2 . Was running fine yesterday but today I can't get it to start. I checked for spark and it's cold and in a dark shed even with a new plug and no spark so does that mean new ignition module? Or could the wire that plugs into the sparkplug end be bad and how would I know?

@dujeamizic3588 3 года назад

This is simple proces that evrybody can do it

@ElectoneGuy 3 года назад

Torch brand spark plugs are horrid. If you buy equipment and it comes from the factory with a Torch plug, take it out, throw it in the garbage and install the equivalent NGK or even Champion.

@donyboy73 3 года назад

exactly what i do