50 Yr Old Vintage Pioneer Chainsaw Rebuild | Tool Restoration

Old chainsaw restoration or rebuilds have always fascinated me. I decided to buy this 50-year-old vintage Pioneer 2073 saw and see if I could refurbish it and make it look new.

I just love the simplicity of these small engine 50cc saws and I always preferred the yellow enamel chainsaws from Pioneer and McCulloch.

The process of restoring this vintage chainsaw was like stepping into a time warp; back when things were built to last. Gas powered chainsaws from the 50's-70's remind me of those old time woodsmen working hard for their families and enjoying nature with their pals.

If you like everything to do with tree cutting and power saws check out "Buckin Billy Ray" on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIFvStf9Oz99GMitW4vD_g
That man lives THE life.

Details about the Pioneer 2073 Model:

MANUFACTURED BY:
PIONEER SAWS LTD.
PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA
YEAR INTRODUCED: 1971
YEAR DISCONTINUED: 1972
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 3.14 cu. in. (51.4cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 1
CYLINDER BORE: 1.625 in. (41mm)
PISTON STROKE: 1.500 in. (38mm)
WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 10 oz. (4.3 kg) powerhead only
CHAIN BRAKE: none
CLUTCH: Centrifugal, 2 shoe
MAGNETO TYPE: Wico flywheel type
CARBURETOR: Tillotson HU-15A series
AIR FILTER SYSTEM: Flocked wire screen
STARTER TYPE: Easy Arc system with compression release
OIL PUMP: Manual
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM: 7,500
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 12 fl. oz. (350 ml)
FUEL OIL RATIO: 16:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE: Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION: OMC Two-cycle chain saw mix oil
CHAIN PITCH: 3/8 in.
COLOUR SCHEME: Pioneer Yellow enamel

Points of Interest:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Disassembly
7:51 Layout of fully disassembled parts
8:16 Washing parts
10:10 Repairing air filter cover
11:20 Paint stripping
12:04 Cleaning the guide bar
12:55 Rebuilding carburetor
14:41 Filling corroded metal
15:06 Painting primer
15:17 Painting final color
15:29 Polishing parts
15:51 Restored parts layout
16:09 Assembly
23:02 Checking for spark
24:49 Fueling and oiling
25:37 Sharpening chain
25:58 Completed saw
26:25 First test
26:58 Cutting wood
28:24 Outro
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