Ms200t rebuild advice

[Pbtaylor2014]

Hi guys had a Ms200t a bit low on compression so found the rings.where a little wore so replace ect now works ok but i yave two and am thinking of doing a full rebuild because i love the grunt and power if this model compare to the newly 201t ect what your appinions and what needed for a rebuild as this is my first rebuild but am quite good whith chainsaw ect been taken apart and putting back together for a while lol i no probley spuds the guy for this question

[Pbtaylor2014]

Any advice welcome

[spudulike]

The MS200T is one of the best, if not the best top handled saw despite its few foibles.

 

It is a good saw to work on, parts you need for a rebuild very much depends on the condition of the saw. The seals go with older machines, clutch springs are a common one, chain brake flat spring and tie bar, the sprocket wears as all do, recoil pawl, Kill wire, AV mounts, there are a couple of components in the switch mechanism that can break and the impulse line, manifold can leak plus the carb does have some well documented issues but all are fixable. Oh - chain catchers are always missing!

 

I do all these checks as part of my rebuild regime, many of them are tricky for a newbie to deal with and the saws I have had in as failed repairs by their owners, have ended up being stripped right down and built right back up again so the cost saving wasn't there.

 

Like most specialist repairers, you are paying them for their years of experience and ability to make a wreck reliable again.

 

Good luck with your project.

[dan494]

The MS200T is one of the best, if not the best top handled saw despite its few foibles.

 

 

 

 

I've got one that's a bit lacking in power and gets a bit hotter than it should from the exhaust if you put it through anything too big, any ideas what might be up with it and ballpark cost if dropped it in to you?

[Pbtaylor2014]

Hi spud have replaced all clutch spring and av mount and chain catchet ect fuel lines seems fine and intake boot no rips tears ect would you recommend a new carb or carb kit

[spudulike]

Hi spud have replaced all clutch spring and av mount and chain catchet ect fuel lines seems fine and intake boot no rips tears ect would you recommend a new carb or carb kit

 

I can't tell what condition your carb is in and if it has any faults so can't recommend what to do. I very rarely swap carbs out and if I do it is generally down to the carb just being old and worn.

 

If your carb is running with a very steady idle and good pickup then if the diaphragms haven't been changed for years then fit a new carb kit. if the idle is varying and you are getting bogging or strange pickup issues that can't be tuned out then depending on your knowledge and skill, you can fix or replace if you have little experience.

[Pbtaylor2014]

Saw is running perfect just been thinking that she deserves a overhaul because they are my favourite top handle for reliable and power

[spudulike]

Saw is running perfect just been thinking that she deserves a overhaul because they are my favourite top handle for reliable and power

 

If the saw is running well then there is no need to change the carb, a new carb kit may be a good idea but make sure you make a close note of the order of the diaphragms and gaskets.

 

I do the carb work I do as I know that if I don't, I will get a call in a month or so saying the idle is wandering so I change parts that will give 2-4 years further service!

[Pbtaylor2014]

Thanks spud

[spudulike]

You are welcome