HoraceB

Hi Morton, I have 2 Stihls, MS 260 & MS170 which I use for cutting firewood for myself. Your video fitting a new pump worm was very informative, but unfortunately I couldn't seem to get any sound, so could you help me by explaining why you put a length of pull cord down the bore before you took off the clutch and then again when you put the clutch back? My MS170 is not pumping much oil up, I've compared it to another MS170 and it pumps more than mine. I suppose it could be the pump itself, but thought I would try changing the worm first, as it might be worn. Any advice would be much appreciated thanks, HoraceB

I've got a Titan electric 7 ton horizontal log splitter. Had it nearly 2 years, and the wedge seems to have bent to one side, so might be getting a new log splitter soon, would like Members' opinion, which would be best, a horizontal one or a vertical? Also, recommendations of makes of electric log splitters? Appreciate any info

I have used chainsaws for quite a number of years for my own personal use, and have taken down trees for firewood. Got a bit of a problem at the moment with a Stihl MS 170 and I wonder if anyone can help? The oil from the pump does not pump enough oil to the bar and chain. I’ve blown out all the channels and cleaned out the tank, and refilled with clean oil, does not seem much better. Wonder if it may be that this particular model does not pump a lot of oil out? I’m thinking about fitting a new pump, wondering if anyone knows how to get to the old pump to take out and fit new? Looks to me that you have to take the sprocket off, and lift needle bearing out, but not sure where to go from there. Know a fair bit about chainsaw maintenance and repair, but not an expert by a long way. Appreciate any pointers?