spudulike
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Possible - had a couple of MS200Ts I have had to convert over the last few days, both had a slight bogging in the early mid range, poor idle and didn't pickup without feathering the throttle. The trouble is that many carb faults give the same sort of issues so are sometimes hard to pin down
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Sometimes they just need a good clean in an ultrasonic cleaner - seen loads of these in my time!
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Possible bad news for top handle saw users
spudulike replied to Mark_Skyland's topic in Skyland Equipment
So is it safer to take a conventional rear handled saw up a tree to use in place of a topper? Wonder if my 009 Stihl will be classed as a topper or rear handle -it is somewhere in between:001_rolleyes: The two stroke laws are getting really silly - a 737 can take onboard 20,000 litres of fuel and burn the lot on a long flight and the big nobs are looking at a small number of chainsaws running for a small period of time - the world is an ass IMO, someone needs to look at the bigger picture rather than hammering the easy targets! -
Looks like I am going international now, sending out a repaired saw to Sweden:thumbup: Already done a couple to France and repairs as far afield as Isle of Mull, Isle of Man, Scotland, Cornwall, Wales....not done Ireland yet! Just got the last MS200T to tach, the MS260 to tach and the 372XP to port!
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Sorry, I just use the kit, the last one was imported from the US from Baileys, a well known arb outfit but if you purchase from the US, factor in the custom and excise costs, £35 in this instance! Pistons are available on eBay and from one or two UK retailers. Is the cylinder definitely Chinese? One very simple way of telling is to look at the cylinder top plate around the plug hole and see if it has "A", "B" or "C" stamped on it, if it does, it will be the Mahle original:thumbup: Oh - and lastly, if the pot is aftermarket and it has now seized twice - I would be looking for the cause of it going....air leak, lean carb H screw, bad mix etc. If you just fit new parts without doing this, it may end in tears!
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365 or 372XP on a 20" is ideal, 24" at a push, the 372XP is the stronger saw, the 365 the cheaper. Personally I would use a 20" and two cuts but others will have more experience - larger saws will be more wonga:thumbdown:
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Only ever serviced one saw that had been running old engine oil in the chain oil tank - a right old mess and not sure I want to do it again. I do notice some bio oils go really gloopy and form a rubbery gunge when mixed with wood chip - it is almost impossible to shift as well. I stick to the Stihl stuff - works just fine.
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If I did that, you beggers would be up trees with dodgy non starting MS200Ts:001_rolleyes: Not got a minute to myself:lol: I'll have a rest when I am in the box:blushing:
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Is the original cylinder shot - I have a high success rate of salvaging seized cylinders and fitting a quality replacement piston as many on here will testify:thumbup: Just done an MS260 - thought it was a little scored but is pulling 190psi with standard setup - can't be bad:thumbup1:
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But what is best...Windows, Mac or Android:001_rolleyes:
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I didn't say it is the best, the Synthetic oils are probably better but I do run saws a bit hot and have never had any issues with it - apart from it stinking a bit:blushing:
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I re-beveled all the ports on the kit I had, small thing to do but is less prone to snagging a ring that way and relatively easy to do! smoothed the bevel with emery same as I do on all the modified saws I do.
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Stihl HP....does the job!
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Yeah, what saw, some of the Jonnies share Husqvarna parts - just fitted a 372 pot on a 2171 - needed a 372 inlet boot but the rest fitted just fine! Let us know and we will see what is what:thumbup:
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Yup, can,see it now, thought the top looked a bit weird
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What's it for Rich. Doesn't look like an MS200 that I thought you said it was for! Just got Mattys "Low Use" MS260 back together, make mental note......not to buy a used car off him:thumbup: the thing gad been seized and had a few scores but defied logic and makes 190psi compression! Sent the Jonnie 2171 out, just taching two MS200TS and porting a 372XP!
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You are trying to convert the uninitiated Geoff, he nay change his views once he tries one of our ported saws at the next day out - got one of Mattys saws, must arrange it!
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Did you catch anythig:lol: Guess we all like the feedback and the joint man hug when success is reached - let us know how you get on:thumbup: Goodluck
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See if you can cut a deal on the saw and other items you may need - chains, oil, PPE etc - sometimes manufacturers have a strict price control policy with their dealers but that doesn't stop you getting a deal on free items. Have heard of a colleague who couldnt get a blower from a Stihl agent - must be worried about someone getting caught in the crosswind and having a bad hair day....you can't be too careful:001_rolleyes: Some of these controls, especially on spares is just pure agent protection - OK if your local agent is 100% fab but not so good if he is a male hen:blushing:
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Guess the guy is out fly fishing:001_rolleyes::lol:
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Yes, ex MOD and very little used, it is now mildly ported and goes well:thumbup:
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As Rich says, they were known as Ranchers and believe they came in 51 and 61cc versions - they are OK saws, not going to set the world alight but will cut your firewood for 25 years:thumbup: Had one in a few months back - 28 years old and just needed new carb manifold and am sure it will be good for another 20 odd years firewood cutting:thumbup:
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Try Stevenage Glass - Glazing Company, Glass Cutting, Emergency Glazing Stevenage | Stevenage Glass Company Ltd I see you are in Hertfordshire - I have had double glazed panels from them - just make sure the spec is as you need it and the dims are checked and re-checked if you get them to make the panel - prices are generally reasonable IMO.
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Pretty strong saws, just don't spend too much money on it. If the cylinder andd piston are OK, you are on to a winner - chech the fuel line is OK, they tend to go a bit soft with age. Worth an hour or two of fiddling with:thumbup:
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Here is my 181SE:thumbup:
