Ms170 dead!

[Richard 1234]

Hi I have a very old ms170 I think!

Anyway oiler is dead and chain needs replacing and bar has seen better days. So it's time to replace. What should I get?

It's only for very occasional use. Taking low branches off felling very small tress(maximum 10-12 foot high) and taking out large overgrown shrubs!

The stihl lasted 10 plus years.

I want something that will go when I ask it to but it need not be special.

Many thanks in advance richard

[Kay 9]

An echo is calling. Reliability is their fetish.

[TGB]

If everything else is ok, a new oil pump, bar and chain aren't going to be much.

Oil pump less than £5 inc.

Bar 12" £24 inc., 14" £26.50inc.

Chain £13.20 inc.

 

Or do you really want a new saw?

Edited October 13, 2014 by TGB

[Richard 1234]

If everything else is ok, a new oil pump, bar and chain aren't going to be much.

Oil pump less than £5 inc.

Bar 12" £24 inc., 14" £26.50inc.

Chain £13.20 inc.

 

Or do you really want a new saw?

 

Not really a new saw just thought that I would be looking at about a ton and not willing to pay that much to repair.

 

So maybe will look into it further thanks for that.

[TGB]

Slight revision, price I found for the oil pump, was in fact for the oil pump drive. But the oil pump worm gear may have worn. I'm sure Spud will be along shortly.

Edited October 13, 2014 by TGB

[GardenKit]

the pump is £20.98 plus vat.

[Ray1]

eBay it as spares or repairs, then go and buy a brand new one with the proceeds and still have some change left. That series of saws do make stupid money on there.

[NFG]

Not really a new saw just thought that I would be looking at about a ton and not willing to pay that much to repair.

 

So maybe will look into it further thanks for that.

 

Hi,

 

A new saw for £100? not worth buying IMO.

 

Better to get the 170 repaired & save up for something decent.

 

 

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[peatff]

eBay it as spares or repairs, then go and buy a brand new one with the proceeds and still have some change left. That series of saws do make stupid money on there.

 

You can buy a new MS170 for under £170, what is "stupid money" that will buy a new saw and leave change Check it over to see if the oil line, pump or filter is blocked. Bar and chain are standard running costs for a saw anyway so shouldn't be a factor. You could do what you are looking at with a bow saw or axe.

[Ray1]

You can buy a new MS170 for under £170, what is "stupid money" that will buy a new saw and leave change Check it over to see if the oil line, pump or filter is blocked. Bar and chain are standard running costs for a saw anyway so shouldn't be a factor. You could do what you are looking at with a bow saw or axe.

 

6 weeks ago i sold a MS170 that was locked up solid (big end had gone) for £184 spares or repairs and the new owner left positive feedback saying he was very happy with his purchase. You can pop into jonsies and pick up a brand spanking new Ms170 for £135 plus vat.