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Update on this one, new genuine stihl coil and it runs like a dream. Since the old one worked (until you connected to the plug!) Possibly some surface rust making a weak earth. I'd tried to clean it up but made no difference, so maybe it just had enough and retired. Thanks for the suggestions and advice as always👍

Maybe I just had a bad one. Always kept it clean and sharp, carb clean as a whistle, filters replaced when needed. Still looks like a nearly new saw as hardly done any work, every time I have job it could do there's a new reason it won't run, pull the 361 out and off you go. I might get it running, sell it and go battery with 12" bar. Smaller and cheaper the engine the more problematic I've always found.

Had various pro range stihl saws ms 260/240/361 would recommend any of these. Don't go for ms181 or domestic range saw even from a good brand, they're Chinese rubbish. If its just round the garden go battery unless you're jumping to a pro range stihl or equivalent

100% I do this. Outside in the wind and rain to season for a year or so(ideally 2), get the sap etc out then normally OK inside for 6 months to dry out

Thanks @spudulike, I'll double check the gap to check its hasn't moved. Don't think the HT lead does unscrew on this one.

Thanks Mark, I only pulled one off will do the other. Good point ref HT lead but I'm sure its not. Thanks for confirmation, new coil it is I think. Just seemed strange the coil was working until a plug is connected.

I've got a little Stihl kombi unit that suddenly cut in use. I presumed fuel so filled it up, but noticed still probably ¼ of a tank in there. It then wouldnt start. Checked spark, nothing doing. Put new spark plug on, still nothing Put a tester on the spark plug lead, shows a spark when earthed to the machine, but not when connected to a spark plug. Even with a plug i took off a working saw or a new plug (had been in workshop for 5years but still in box) Maybe all 3 plugs are mysteriously duff but Im beginning to doubt it? Disconnecting on/off switch doesnt make any difference so can't be that Could it be that the ignition coil has gone a bit dodgy, works when tested on its own but not when connected to a plug? Almost as if the resistance of the plug is too much? Just want to check I'm not doing something stupid before ordering a new coil. Thanks

Quick 2 min phone call to them, 'whats happened to my order when am I getting it' would answer your questions and probably push it theough it it hasn't been sent out.

Crytec do one that's not much bigger, bit wider but presume it have to be to go road speed. Would think this is about as small and cheap as road tow get. Chinese made obviously so prob not full time commercial quality; https://crytec-power.co.uk/products/crc500h-r-hydraulic-feed-wood-chipper

Everyone needs a Jimny😍, as per my other thread I've got an old 02 one but if he's getting rid of the defender this isn't going to solve any problems, a lot of fun but tight on space for family 2 door etc. Only come 2 seater but you can get another 2 put in. Ineos grenadier? Although they're quite big. Volvo was a good suggestion, xc60 or something, very comfortable and reliable. Or Toyota rav4? Or VW Toureg good suggestion built to last

Thanks, exactly my thoughts. I reluctantly went for option 1 for this reason.

Thanks for the comments, I've gone against the grain and ordered a certified towbar kit from PF Jones. At least for an awkward MOT tester or if anything happens its in my favour! I'll still have to weld the chassis up to fit the towbar to, but seems anyone can weld up a chassis. I was going to fabricate a steel bumper to fit the towbar to, will probably still do this but separately to the towbar. Been useful reading all comments on here both ways so thanks all.

So they test 13 pin but not 7??

What year was the daily? I read something about rules changing pre/post 1998?

Yes fair point. I know I'd never be taking more than 10 miles and rarely on an A road the jimny wouldn't make it lol. But why I posted was that I was looking at replacing the back end of the chassis so I had the correct bits to fit an approved towbar to. But struck me as bizarre, that I could weld the back end of the chassis on, to then fit an approved towbar to the bit I'd welded on? Ie any old tom dick or harry can weld his chassis to pass an mot, no checks you're an approved welder?