MS290 Flooding

[riobey]

Hi I have an MS290 (among other Stihl models) that I have trouble starting when warm. Invariably the plug is soaked when I remove it. This saw has been to a local Stihl dealership as I had some other problems with it previously. They replaced the carb and that didn't work so the decided that the engine needed replacing??? Anyway by the time they had finished I could have bought a new head. Since I got it back from them -last year- everytime I come to use it this problem arises. I have four other Stihl chainsaws and have had for the last 30 odd years- in fact an old 038AV is more reliable!

Two questions please (a.0 any solution? and (b) can anyone recommend a skilled Stihl engineer in the Goole/ Howden area. I am not taking it back to the people who had it last time as they are useless. thanks in advance 

[Peter 1955]

I'm in the Goole/Howden area. I'm no good to mend the saw, but I do know who to take it to, and who not to. Will pm you, if I can work out how. 

Edit: I did. PM sent. 

Edited May 5, 2020 by Peter 1955

[Stubby]

4 hours ago, riobey said:

Hi I have an MS290 (among other Stihl models) that I have trouble starting when warm. Invariably the plug is soaked when I remove it. This saw has been to a local Stihl dealership as I had some other problems with it previously. They replaced the carb and that didn't work so the decided that the engine needed replacing??? Anyway by the time they had finished I could have bought a new head. Since I got it back from them -last year- everytime I come to use it this problem arises. I have four other Stihl chainsaws and have had for the last 30 odd years- in fact an old 038AV is more reliable!

Two questions please (a.0 any solution? and (b) can anyone recommend a skilled Stihl engineer in the Goole/ Howden area. I am not taking it back to the people who had it last time as they are useless. thanks in advance 

Send it to Spud .  Sorted .

[spudulike]

Please don't...MS290 not my favourite that's for sure

[Stubby]

27 minutes ago, spudulike said:

Please don't...MS290 not my favourite that's for sure

Clam shell . Understood . ?

[Ratman]

Please don't...MS290[emoji20] not my favourite that's for sure

You not like?! [emoji6]??

[spudulike]

I think taking the rock solid bar stud out of the lower clam to remove the engine doesn't help but to do simple cylinder work is a major pain on clam engines and with spares being difficult at the moment...........!