Stihl 031AV Chainsaw Teardown/disassembly and inspection 

Thanks Lee!

No problem David, I love these saws, still plenty of parts out there!😁

Glad to help!😉

@KainKustomGarage you did! Working on a 056, 034 and an 041. Have a husky 281 and 61 also working on. My 064 runs great but the 880 needs a tune up lol.

Thanks so much for your Wisdom Darrell!😉

Ha ha, Thanks Chris..I really like them, smooth running saws, I like the look of them too! Love ya man!😉

For sure Matt! Not the easiest saw to work on for sure..😉

Thank you so much for the kind words Jake! Good luck on the old Jonsereds, love those saws!😊😉

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What is a primer bulb? I am in the process on doing my late grandpa's 031, just waiting on parts.

Nice, yeah good old saws!😉

Thanks Brother!😁

Thanks Buddy, Good luck on your project!😊

@@KainKustomGarage hey boss I got a question for you I inspected the saw,She looks like someone had recently been into it ,,so I repaired the recoil starter spring ,put some fresh fuel in it, checked the bar oil and she fires right up and purrs like a kitten ,,I do have a question please,,when the chain runs ,(it is getting plenty of oil ) it makes a lot of chain sound like somethings just not right on the chain operation 🤷‍♂️like it’s got the wrong chain on the bar or some crazy thing like that hard to describe just really noisy again it is producing plenty of oil. It has an aftermarket oregon double guard bar, which is been modified at the oil ports from the Saw to the bar. 🤔However, again, it is seem to be producing plenty of oil on the chain. The bar is a part number # 200PX )) 176PY,,, Saw model Stihl 031 AV, serial number 9-1 113-1 41-0400,,,. The bar is a Oregon Double Gard 3/8 inch serial number 200PX )) 176PY. she seems to cut really well. I tested it on some small branches but again just a lot of chain noise ,not clutch noise literally the chain on the bar 🤷‍♂️something doesn’t seem right. I appreciate your advice .This is obviously not your first rodeo. I appreciate your time. Thank you.

Got it figured out, turned out to have the wrong bar on Saw,someone had modified the saw to except the wrong bar.im waiting for new studs to mount new o.e. bar to saw with new chains.

Thanks Bill! Can't wait to get Her going!😉👍👍

Thanks Man! I appreciate you're kind words Brother, I have a couple 041s I need to get going as well!😉👍👍

Ha ha, So far, as long as we don't run into any surprises...Yes, they are great saws!😉👍👍

The 031's are one of the better Stihl's for sure.@@KainKustomGarage

Thanks Andrew, I think She'll be a good runner!😉

I know right, so many saws, so little time!😁

@@KainKustomGarage only saws I have are a 1979 XL-12, 1997 Stihl 017, and a 90's Husqvarna 36.

Thanks for your Wisdom Sir😊

I'll try it!

For sure, I was reading somewhere that this is the saw some rental places had to rent out so you know they had to put up with some abuse!😊

I know right, She was a dirty one!😉

Thanks man! Should be a good runner!😉

Thanks Fred! I appreciate you Brother!😉

Old School all the way buddy!😉👍👍

Thanks Bill, the old workhorse!😉

Thanks Chad, I'm tryin!🤪👍👍

Thanks Man! I think She's gonna be a good runner!😊👍👍

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I know right!

I know right, I was trying to find that out but couldn't find anything...I think they are one of the most common Stihls you find out there, must have made millions!🤪

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Aww man....good luck to you Sir!😊

@@KainKustomGarage Спасибо) и тебе удачи! Ролики у тебя очень даже познавательные))

Maybe check the impulse line, see if it's cracked...🤔

I first soak/spray them in wd40, after that i blow them off with the airgun. Gets most of the gunk off

Only way to go!😄

I use an industrial enamel in a spray can, it's called MRO made by Seymour...good stuff!

Hey buddy, So if you're on the clutch side it's clockwise...flywheel side would be counterclockwise, I always just visualize what way the chain would be going....good luck sir!😉

Thanks brother.....🤙

Awesome, I have a couple I need to do as well!😁

Motoseal is fuel resistant and seems to be a little more sticky, if you know what I mean...works good for fuel tanks and everything on chainsaws...you can get it at AutoZone...😊

Motoseal is a miracle product for me. It's like room temp honey and is fuel safe.

Thanks lotklear, I'll give it a shot always looking to try new things

@@robertbranczewski2454 it never dries hard, just stays viscous. I would say it works great in sealing anything low or no pressure, fuel or oil related.

Thanks Nikola, I've been lucky on alot of these old saws, they seem to run fine without messing with the crank seals 90 percent of the time, but that doesn't mean they won't last very long. If I were to use a saw all the time I would definitely do the crank seals as well, cause yeah, seems like they are all hard as a rock on these old Beasts 😊