Homelite 3816 No Start

Lets look at a Homelite 3816 chainsaw that won't start. Customer states it has fresh fuel in it but they don't tell you it sat with old fuel in it. Heres a quick test to show you where to look for your problem. #smallenginerepair

[@rcf8367]

Wow, that micro screen looked full of those steaming fresh rat ‘cookies’ behind your rat in the logo.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Lol, never thought of them as cookies.

[@user-wo7rz3yn4o]

Thanks for the video i enjoyed that and it will be helpful. I just aquired 2 homelite saws (z3300 and a 27av) and both were "junkers" that i hope to be able to make useable again.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@user-wo7rz3yn4o Good luck with the repair!

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

I need to start stocking the various kits but there are so many !

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

There sure are. We stock about 20 different part numbers for both zama and walbro. Maybe 5 for tillotson. Guess what? I still find myself ordering kits with different numbers.

[@chrischiampo7647]

I’ve Worked on a Few of Those Saws For What They Are The Engines are Pretty Decent Power Wise and Smooth Great Job Brother On The Fuel Line Replacement and Carb Overhaul 😀😊😀😎

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for watching!

[@VintageEngineRepairs]

Great work, I picked up the little spark plug tube things :) love ‘em thanks!

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Good news. I used one the other day and thought "If Tom doesn't like these I'm gonna look like a moron for spending money on a tube". 🙂

[@VintageEngineRepairs]

@@TheGreasyShopRag haha 🤣 no it’s great. Simple but works well!!

[@johnpappas2060]

Bless It's enjoyable watching you work & thinking out loud. Thanks 😊

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for watching!

[@cgriebel1]

Excellent format from a viewer's perspective. Really liking these vids. Nothing like sipping a cold one while reviewing your own work, eh?
On another note...still can't believe that 540 ingested that bridge piece. Wow! Just out of curiosity, would Husky approve a NIB saw, or would you just throw a long block in it for the unfortunate owner?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Husky sent us a new saw to prep for him. I must say that Husqvarna has been easy to work with for warranty work. Part of that might be that if I know it isn't a legit claim I won't try to make it.

[@tedneitzel]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@toyotagtcoupe8487]

Cool little carb stand buddy...

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks. A piece of angle iron and two rods, oh and a sticker 🙂

[@DougRinger]

@@TheGreasyShopRagare you offering the carb stand for sale?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@DougRinger No but I like the idea. I'll keep you posted.

[@rockyholt4060]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@Steven-tx9dg]

That thing had a giant fuel cap. Looks like your screwdriver maybe just needed a set screw tightened up…

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Ya the set screw came loose. Thanks for watching!

[@ianvaldivia1993]

What electric screwdriver is that i need it! I would buy one in a heartbeat

[@williamemerson1799]

So what's the yellow fuel line I see so many techs using? Sumpin special?
👍🍻

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

This is the stuff we use in different sizes.
www.oregonproducts.com/en/fuel-line-tygon%2c-1-8%22%2c-25%27-box/p/07-157

[@rooster3019]

I also wondered why you used the rubber line instead of Tygon.@@TheGreasyShopRag

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@rooster3019 The rubber line I used is Echo branded and has proven a good fuel line. I have a box of it by my bench and was too lazy to walk over to the parts room so thats what this saw got. Besides that, yellow is for spring time repairs and dark colors are for fall.

[@williambray4134]

Now sold under the Black Max name at Waldo's Fart.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I had to google Black Max chainsaw. I never heard of that one. Thanks for watching!

[@jerrylyles8999]

Black Max saws are a rebranded ryobi sold at walmart.

[@Kathyskollectables]

I own that very same saw. Took the carburetor out to clean it twice. The cover is a pain to get off and on!
My biggest problem with this saw is my fuel boils when I use the saw. I have no idea why.
Can anyone help me with this?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

So you're experiencing vapor lock to the point of the saw quitting? Is the saw in stock condition and the air intake at starter clear?

[@jonathanfierberg3807]

Husqvarna rebadged junk I’m guessing

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I'm not aware of any connection between Husqvarna and Homelite.