2-Stroke Engine Chainsaw Restoration | Ryobi ESK 3500

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Published 2022-08-27
I found this chainsaw from Japan recycle shop. It was made in Japan by RYOBI, model ESK-3500. It does not work for many reasons, and I successfully restored it. You can watch this video in the sections below.
00:24 chainsaw disassemble
00:45 chain removal
01:34 starter removal
02:00 ignition test
02:03 font handle removal
02:55 ignition removal
03:30 safety switch removal
04:45 carburetor removal
05:57 clutch drum removal
06:47 flywheel removal
07:20 muffler removal
08:24 cylinder removal
09:05 chain oil pump removal
09:29 crankshaft removal
10:01 carburetor bulb removal
10:54 ignition switch removal
11:08 stater disassemble
12:40 chainsaw components list
13:00 components cleaning
16:44 chainsaw assemble
16:58 crankshaft assemble
17:43 cylinder install
19:07 oil pump install
21:12 muffler install
21:55 vibration spring install
22:06 flywheel install
22:27 ignition install
22:55 carburetor install
24:41 spark plug install
25:05 starter assemble
27:55 carburetor filter replacement
28:20 clutch drum install
28:45 chain install
29:06 chainsaw brake assembly
30:10 how to sharpen a chainsaw
30:36 cutting test

I hope you find this video useful and enjoy it!
Furthermore, I am happy to receive feedback, suggestions to improve myself.
!!! I'm sorry for the mistake if I did in this video !!!
Thank you very much for choosing to watch my video!
Have a nice day
Gear Show

All Comments (21)
  • @user-uz1ep6xt4o
    Wow, Very Good Job. Your attention to detail is spot on! I am engineer of over 50 yrs experience and to me you got this nailed. I always try and do same with my CS restorations.
  • @lobo241us
    That poor chainsaw was the definition of " Rode hard and put up wet ". Good job on the restoration.
  • That chainsaw has some guts. I never heard any of them accelerate like this one does. Almost puts Stihl to shame!!!
  • @Mark-pv5lc
    I love the video this only goes to show you if more people would take care ove their stuff they would not have to go out and buy more you did a sweet job mark
  • really like the design of this saw. a rebuilder's dream. still can not get over how good of a condition the piston and cylinder were in
  • @Th0mmass966
    Excellent rebuild as usual, I failed to restore my Mcculloch pro mac 46 II few years ago couple mistakes ended up in broken magnetic flywheel. It is always refreshing to see someone competent doing it right..
  • Excellent work and video! I especially liked how you re-tied the pull start handle rope exactly like the original, even if any knot would have worked! Great attention to detail and pride in your work.
  • Поршневое кольцо - старое, все прокладки - старые. Люфт подшипников коленвала не проверяли. Праймер зачем-то на клей посадили (а по итогу еще и потёк 27:07). Игольчатый подшипник не заменили (28:28). Ведущая звезда старая, с износом (14:02, 28:33). Шину не проверяли на износ, покрасили и поставили обратно. Цилиндр при сборке протянули неправильно (18:18). Это не реставрацией нельзя назвать. Это просто пустая трата времени. Рабочую пилу помыли, а что нужно заменить из запчастей - не заменили.👎
  • And the way the parts, nuts, bolts laid out etc... magnificent. It just makes it all sooooo much easier
  • Although I usually love videos where you turn cord tools into cordless tools, I really enjoyed this one because it shows us how to properly dismantle a chainsaw, what is not always obvious ( because of counterclock screws and many other things ). And like usually, the great work you do into cutting the rushes and making videos without times off, is remarkable, your videos are so clean and relaxing to watch. Thank you for all that and keep doing what you are a master in, really ! :)
  • @ApprenticeGM
    Great restoration mate, impressive skills including video editing. You didn't grease the main bearing (at least not on camera and started assembling it dry) and also the reason you were cutting curves in the test piece is uneven sharpening of the chain teeth (or possibly the chain too loose / sitting too high on the bar because of dressing the bar edge shallows the groove). Thanks for sharing!
  • @nheng6913
    Very enjoyable video. I'm restoring an MS200T for myself and the fins have hard, baked on crud. Ryobi did a great job of keeping the engine and fins clean. Stihl did not. Brake cleaner and powerful burnt soldering flux solvents won't touch it. Oven cleaner will probably need multiple applications and heating of the upper to work. I'm cautious with caustic chemicals on the aluminum cylinder.
  • This chainsaw is fairly new, maybe from around 2014, also You can see that there is barely any wear on the parts. The title of the video should be “complete disassembly / reassembly”. Restoration is when You restoring something very old and usually damaged / heavily used to perfect condition.
  • @cdmccul
    BRAVO! There he is! Mr. Gear Show! Well done! Thank you!
  • @nahutilus
    In Argentina they bring an identical machine, probably a Chinese replica of this chainsaw with the name of Nakama 52. This video is excellent for repair!
  • @talos86
    Nice work! One little advice: never use torque on the spark plug. If you overtorque it, then you can strip the thread. Just simple thread it in with hand and fasten it a little with a plug wrench.
  • A fascinating journey of restoring a 2-stroke engine chainsaw, the Ryobi ESK 3500.
  • Absolutely beautiful work on the restoration side of things. Yes if its nut & bolt restoration, you may by pass those parts depending on their condition, but the only mention I'll make is what about inside the fuel and oil tank?!
  • Nice work, very satisfying to watch you bring it back to service and look good also. I wish you can show the weight of the saw and how many cc’s the engine is and maybe even length of the bar. Looks like Ryobi took cues from the top saw brands to make theirs. Looks very well built and I’m happy to see the detailed video angles.