spudulike
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Us professionals have never done that.....glad I have a metal detector Seriously....it isn't good when it happens!!!
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I think the OPs puddle was coming from the oil channel as it should rather than the "breather"as he said. He needs to check the oiler hole in the bar if he hasn't already if it pumps oil but not with the bar on. The most simplest of checks is to point the bar tip at a clean surface and rev the engine. you should get a nice line trace of oil after a second.
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Pic of the bar ID info near the mount would also be good. One of my sayings is that there is always a reason...the hard part is finding it!
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If the bar sprocket has seized, it may be the reason for the difficulty in adjusting the chain tension. Use a bit of WD40 on it until it is free. Is there any blackening or is it getting very hot if you just rev the saw - it may be damaged or have a faulty bearing. When the chain was removed, was it nice and free or a bit tight here and there as it is when the oiler isn't OK? Look at the inside of the clutch cover in the middle of the brake band, is there any damage where the clutch has been rubbing - there is a big "C" moulded in it to stop the clutch spinning off - it goes to shiny metal if the clutch has spun off badly. Other than that - I am assuming the saw is running 0.325 chain on a small Husqvarna bar mount - not the one you use on your 365. You could take a pic of the clutch side of the saw and the cover and post it, we may see something.
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something like this - ILD 5 Wood Burning Stove | ILD stoves UK WWW.COUNTYWOODBURNINGCENTRE.CO.UK Buy ILD 5 Wood Burning Stove - authorised ILD resellers, HETAS approved installers, expert advice. FREE UK delivery.
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That logo is ILD and they have many models that are very similar....yours has a different opening handle then the latest models so perhaps an older model. Something like this: - ILD 8 ECO | Wood stoves WWW.ILDSTOVES.COM ILD 8 ECO - Wood stoves. Clean combustion and high efficiency
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Those 335XPTs were a bit bad as well...just to even things up!!
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I think the guy forgot those first MS201s and MS261s. The first 2013 MS201s used to sit there rumbling when you pulled the throttle and then revved wildly - the fix...lets drill a hole in the exhaust and after Brad Snelling had been modding them for a couple of years, Stihl released a modification kit pretty much doing the same thing....the shame of it!! And the 261....we all know about their cheesy crankshafts which Stihl blamed on sprockets...Mmmm as if. Both manufactures have had their successes, innovation, great models and absolute shyte ones.... You can't just write Stihl or Husqvarna off as "crap".
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Engineers call it an "interference fit" rather than a "clearance fit"....clean, inspect both for manufacturing flash/burrs, add a little grease and see how that goes. May just been put on with a bit of chip lodged in it!
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Just trying to sort the issue. The cover has four points of interference. The bar studs, the brake band (if on), the location spigot and the chain tensioner. So, brake off, release chain tensioner, undo the captivated nuts, give it wobble and it should just come off. If it was on the bench, I would be looking at which part of the cover was tight and looking for a reason. The chain was released so the most likely issue is the spigot locator. Just place the cover on and off and see what is tight. Look for any casting flash on the receiving hole or just grease it if tight.
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In your opinion. I think you may find the 254xp, 346xp, 372xp, 395xp, 572xp and 560xp were well received!!!!! Neither Stihl or Husqvarna are better and not sure a company that has been in existence for 350 years could be described as "crap"!!!
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Not really. Poka Yoke is normally the process of manufacturing something so it can only be fitted one way thus mistake proofing the fitting. Electrical connections often have a key way on one side for just this reason. Any chain adjustment mounted on the chain brake cover will need backing off including many Echo machines manufactured in Japan where the Poka Yoke concept was originally conceived. Was the chain backed off when the cover was removed?
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Did the OP relax the chain tension before taking the cover off? If this isn't done, it can kick the cover and make it bind when removing! I can't believe we are really discussing what is the simplest of operations!
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Three things - on old saws, the cover can be tight on the bar studs - unlikely on a new machine. There really should be no issue with a 6 week old brake band and if 100% it was released....you have avoided this issue. The most likely issue is the location spigot that I have marked on the pic, can get stuck in the receiving hole making the cover tight. Just stick a bit of grease on it before reassembly. The newness of the machine has probably made it tight.
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Most common issue is trying to remove the cover with the brake engaged and if you can get it off.....it won't go back on again until you have disengaged the brake. The rest of the issue sounds like a blocked chain oiler hole......seen that before and on pro kit and pro outfits. Stihl aren't the saints out there as I have written off many MS261s in pristine condition but with worn cranks from Stihls attempt at cheapening the crank assembly!!!! I reckon they made ££££ on replacement clutch drums and bearings...not good!!
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Perhaps someone on here is a bit closer and can swing past and see if there is life at the house before visiting/writing etc.
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As Stubby said, check the compression and if unable, check the piston through the exhaust port. if this is OK, fit a solenoid upgrade kit of Solenoid and fuel filter and this should sort it. It is always worth checking the carb internal gauze strainer as well as this can get filled with fine chip cocking up the fuel delivery.
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Two hour drive, I know what I would do....in the car, choose a day/time likely to be in and expect to wait...ask neighbours, local shop, pub etc. Take a letter to post through her box as a last resort stating what you need/have done etc. Always be polite and to the point unless a reaction asks for something otherwise....she has lost her husband and may be infirm and unable to cope herself so a bit of friendly help plus identification/pics of what you are looking for will help. When someone dies, solicitors place an ad in "The Gazette"....no idea what this is but it basically asks if anyone has a claim on the death estate...you have so that is another course of action. Other than that, finding out who the executors are and approaching them other than the Solicitor (who may be the executors designated advisor) will be another course of investigation.
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Pretty common on 880s as their owners leave fuel in the tank, put it on the shelf then go in to a big felling cut three months later with that old fuel still in the tank and then wonder why it went pop! Clean the bore, if you can, and try fitting a new piston for a cheap repair
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One thing that Sunak impresses me with is his white shirts. They are a really good fit on the shoulder, across the chest and arm length. It is often very difficult to get a white shirt to fit across the chest, shoulder caps and sleeve length and his are always bob on unlike others Stoke on Trent - always found the people very friendly, some of the girls are a bit orange but generally....friendly and open but can't comment on the economics of the place....there are always good and bad areas of all major towns and cities...it is the way it is!
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The 660 has the polymer flywheel and you need to pull the saw over fast to get a spark so before lashing out on any expensive parts....pull it over hard with the plug out, connected to the cap and earthed on the cylinder. DO it in subdued light as the 660 is one of those saws that you need to pull it over fast to get it to spark. If there is no spark, check the condition of the flywheel and see if the magnet part of the flywheel has good strong magnetism and no damage as I have seen a 461 with similar and it was the flywheel that had taken a knock and not the coil! If that checks out, check the HT lead out...continuity from the cap to the laminate, it should conduct, if not, remove and check the HT lead, if it conducts, the coil is probably fooked.
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Glad it is running, I hope it stays that way as those Chinese coils can be a bit suspect. The old coil - the HT lead should be screwed in to place, if you grip the HT lead near the coil and twist the coil, it is very likely to unscrew but it may be the coil has failed, it does happen and had a few 200s in like that!
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Oh dear...I can tell a few stories but now is probably not the right time!
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white mould, fur on newly chopped kindling stored inside
spudulike replied to Seanoc's topic in Firewood forum
I think burning it should alleviate the problem! -
Looks like there are two types (two and three legged metal laminate) although both will probably work - one on eBay for £20 if yours is bad and I would test as I trust no-one and there are a lot of lazy/misguided repairers out there: - Stihl 026 Chainsaw Coil Pack WWW.EBAY.CO.UK Stihl 026 Chainsaw Coil Pack. Condition is "Used". Dispatched with Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class.
