Pioneer Partner 500 Chain Saw, Carb Rebuild 

7AM, hot coffee, a couple of slices of pepperoni pizza from last night and a new Bruce vid. Nothing better.

Hey Bruce Sorry, I still hate two cycle engines! Yesterday I did my first Quantum valve job. Compression was at about 40 psi. I saw a Donyboy video where he shone a light from behind the valve. Sure enough, I could see light. I purchased a trim removal tool from ctire, modified it slightly and it works great to remove and install the keepers. Now, after lapping, it has 60 psi.

I've got a 550. I love it.

This is an interesting watch. Viewed it since I'm picking up a P/P 500 for $20 in a few days. Supposedly ran and probably needs carb work though. I'm no stranger to saw carbs but it will be informative. I wanted to also comment on your observation of it seeming like a Husqvarna, Jonsered clone. Pioneer-Partner was a subsidiary of Electolux as well as Husqvarna and Jonsered, so that's the connection. Pioneer-Partner 500 was manufactured 1984-88 in Sweden. It was just Partner when the 500 was introduced in 1980.

Speaking of Canadians: you and the others seem to be very quality individuals. I grew up in North Platte, Nebraska which is at the junction of highways US 83 and Interstate 80. I worked at a gas station when young. We’d get several Canadians who were ALWAYS so polite and well mannered. Each and every one was a tribute to their parents and country. A few years later I had a job on a remote ranch in BC but due to an accident was unable to go. Kinda long winded but I do have great respect for Canadians. Keep blest my friend.

Cant wait for part 2 glad u are still able to use the oem carb

Nice project I'm glad the piston is okay and you were able to rebuild the carb. I will be checking out part 2 soon. Nice job so far Bruce!

Great video Bruce - that saw will run like new when you are done with it. Great swedish quality in that saw - just a rebranded Husqvarna 👍

Good day eh!!! The gas sure was causing lots of issues on this saw eh!!! Nothing to be done other than a good deep clean like you're doing!!! You'll have it back in good shape I'm sure!!! Thanks for sharing and take care!!

I know I brought you a tough one to do but you're getting to the point where you can do it with your eyes closed. Good maintenance would be to drain the tank I think. Thanks Bruce. Stevo

Enjoyed the video.I work on slot of 2 cycle stuff and some 4 cycle

Really excellent video, Bruce, thank you so much! I couldn't believe I'd found this after stripping my Partner 500 yesterday, given to me 25 years ago by a Swedish friend when he was working in Scotland! Incredible work and you did a great job. I have two questions: firstly the epoxy you used and secondly do you know where I can get a fuel cap for this machine? I am struggling to find one. Other than that I am ready to clean out the fuel tank, clean the carb and oil pump system the look for a mirror finish in the chain bar! Feeling inspired, so thanks a million.

I wonder if lacquer thinner would eat that goo out of the tank?

great vid B. Would you or anyone know if there are any after market carbs i can purchase? A carb kit would be a great help as well, Thanks

Icky sticky poo poo new words for the day and ooey gooey Remember Tiny bubbles in my wine song

Great video as alway's Mon Ami .... @23:40 when you adjusting the metering lever..... Do you have the Walbro tool in the shape of a W ?? They are designed for all of the carbs for different uses ......Specially that metering lever .... On to the next part of the series ......BTW I am hosting 3 you tube channels here at home ..... Puller Bear Ed' garage and Twisted V Twin garage and Sandy Tucker , we will be live today doing a Hello to all from my channel and the others also ... Keep an eye out ....

Nice video mate

Great video sir

Excellent video Bruce. You are so patient working on these chainsaws. Thats why you do such a great job. I am not familiar this brand of chainsaw although IM sure there are a lot of brands I have never heard of.

Yes icky sticky poo poo , I think the last time I heard that was out of my dads mouth many moons ago ha ha ! Hey the guy that brought you the lawn mowers you gotta like that guys name eh ? 😆

New Jersey

Mid-stream?!? I love your sense of humour. Cheers Mr. Bruce!

good day Bruce, if you still have the old gas it would be interesting to test it for ethanol with your tester and see if that contributed to the gummy fuel system, take care eh!

A friend gave me a ms 650 stihl 6 days before he died the saw has a 85 cc engine can run a 36 inch bar

This baby is going to be penderized

You must have been a switchman. I thought l saw a spudger in that box.

I see you’re feeling the 2 stroke love my friend!

Partner s Chainsaw

You Canadians IMO kinda have the market on chainsaw and small engine videos. You, Steve’s Small Engine Saloon, Buckin Billy, Tinman, Donnyboy 73, Don Walker and I keep finding more to about 4 or 5 USA channels. If it weren’t for you guys I probably wouldn’t watch RU-vid.

I want so badly to turn off your flashlight.