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They're out there! Even a non brake cover will fit, obviously you then don't have a brake.

@ i did not know that. I will have a look for, with and without. Thank you

I built it about three years ago and used it a lot.

No problem, again thank you for all the comments and questions, I'm glad you enjoy the vids! Much appreciated!

You bet! Sometimes my mind just goes, probably the ADD... Squirrel!

Sure I can do that! I'll put some stuff together for you!

@ that would be great. 👍 Thank you

lol! I got you buddy!

Yes they are! Thanks Dirk!

Yeah the older saws cut slower but you could always convert to a ring drive and up the tooth count!

That's the best! I love when things happen like that. You just happened to have an old flywheel kickin around and found a home for it! Love it!!! 😎

Get it running!

I believe stock would be .325 pitch either 16" or 18" bar.

Next will be cutting!

I think they are worth it! I like to build stuff anyway. There is something about all new clean stuff, like building a puzzle! Each time you learn a new trick or something you didn't know before. As far as the quality it's really impressive in terms of replacement parts for an OEM saw, other than hard parts, ie: bearings, crank, cylinder and piston, I have no complaints. Let's say you buy a kit and a few of the OEM components mentioned, I'd say you would have a fairly solid saw for moderate use. But definitely don't sell the kit short in stock form... they do work.

That’s really awesome. I am going to look into this. I like playing around with different mechanical components, as I am a mechanic myself. Thanks for the information. Dirk

I think I said it in a video but, these kits are so clean you could literally build one in your kitchen!

Thanks I can't complain at all!

Did you happen to see the videos I did on the 359 I ported? I'm really happy with how it turned out!

@ I didn’t but now I am definitely going to check it out.

@illnaturedsaws it was pretty much the first saw I used a timing wheel, I believe I went over all the numbers too. I also piped it and run a 28" bar, it pulls it pretty good

Thanks! Getting a little more comfortable!

From everything I'm hearing about them they are pretty good!

Yeah ​@@sawsonthefarm

Good deal! I have hiking trails as well, perfect tool for the job! Thanks for checking out my channel!

lol! It kinda grew on me!

Yes 5 quarts of royal purple with a 25% mix of Lucas. I keep my pump set clean! I don't see the point in smoking everywhere you drive.

What's wrong with yours?

@@sawsonthefarm Nothing I put it on jack stands to keep the wait off the springs . I stop driving because I don't want to put anymore miles on it . I drive a second gen now with a 6 speed . I always say it for retirement money if I ever need to sell it .

Yes two stroke mix. 40:1

@@sawsonthefarm I mean, is it a new version ms180, with stratified engine? If it is a stratified engine, it says on the break handle label "2-mix", and air intake manifold is oval, not a circle, with two air tunnels going into carburetor - the upper tunnel delivers air and fuel to the cylinder, the lower tunnel delivers only air. That means that the engine is "stratified". Husqvarna calls that "x-torq", Stihl calls this "2-mix".

@ oh, lol! No this is the older version I got it a little over 3 years ago new. Could have been at the dealer awhile.

@@sawsonthefarm I bought mine about 4 years ago and I expected to get a conventional engine. So I prepared an adjustable (L and H adjustable) carburetor in advance, because I was going to port the saw a little. But the saw I got is stratified and the replacement adjustable carburetor does not fit. But the saw runs great anyway. I only opened the muffler a bit.

@homopit42 I didn't even know that was available 4 years ago!

I think everyone should own at least 1 chainsaw! Or 100! Whatever... no judgment.

It's for a 357xp, 359, cs2156, cs2159, but they are very hard to find. I just ordered one from a company in the Netherlands called wolfswinkle.

@ thanks for replying!

@@Bags609 no problem

Thanks! It's such a nice riding vehicle! It's goin in the barn for the winter! Gotta keep it out of the road spray!

Started getting my parts list together!

I was surprised myself!

​@sawsonthefarm I say fix, and then trade for better non running saw and fix that.... Rinse and repeat till you have something awesome

That could work!

Thank you! She's parked on a shelf for now but I'm sure I'll get back to it someday!

Thanks! I've got a few of the older small saws in nice shape. 009's 015's 020's

That's all good info to know for looking up parts! Thanks!

That's a sharp eye you have there! It's my 1st year 1st gen 12 valve 1989

@sawsonthefarm 👍

These are all the little things that keep me awake at night!

No, doesn't look like it would. The 55 and 550 are totally different style bars.

@sawsonthefarm well I'll let you know how I get it too work if it's possibly when mine comes 😅

@@AppalachianLumberjack don't get me wrong you might be able to make it happen with some mods but I don't think it's a bolt on match.

Thank you so much!!! That made my day! I'm so grateful for the positivity!!! I'll keep goin! 😎

Thanks for watching my videos!

That's the plan, and clean up the cylinder!

I got a few clones I built . The one thing I've noticed that the coils and carbs are big issues other than that they run fine

@ so far no issue with either of mine, "knock on wood"! Time will tell!

It's just about 54cc. Thank you!

I hope so too. Yeah I'll put that other muffler on.

Thank you! I'm excited to get it there myself. I've heard good things about these saws! Thanks for watching!!!

That's pretty cool! Nice job!

@@ruggedtimber1743 thank you! I'm glad you found me! Enjoy!

I was wondering if it had stuffers, the 357xp does too right?

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Also check with wolfswinkle online I just bought a second one for my jred cs2156

Hey, did you see my video on the Full wrap and Wolfswinkle?

That's what I was thinking! Thanks, that 359 is still goin strong!! I was planning on doing a follow up on that saw. I just got a Jonsered cs2156 which they say is the equivalent to a 357xp. Apparently the 359 is less powerful than the 357xp, so I'd like to do a comparison of the two saws cutting.

@@sawsonthefarm Beauty. I did a working man’s port (no machine work) on my 357xpg last year with timing advanced 7 degrees, and I can tell you it outcuts my 365 open loop. Had some issues with the accelerator pump in the walbro carb along the way but I robbed the zama off my 359 and it seemed to fix the problem. Looking forward to seeing you work on the Jred Cheers!

@@stickyricky9612 wow!!! Very Cool! Do you have any videos out of that thing cutting? I'd love to see it run!

No I don’t. I don’t think I’ve ever recorded myself cuttin. I’ll leave that to the TH-cam pros 😉

I hear you, I still have a hard time getting in front of the camera. Although I do have fun with it.

Oh I wasn't expecting quality lol. That's not why people purchase them. We buy them because they are cheep. I can say at least for myself that's the allure of these kits. We have an opportunity to assemble something that we know is a crap shoot at a fraction of an OEM saw. Will it be a decent kit? I don't know. But it didn't cost me a whole lot. When I find a weak point it gives me an excuse to maybe change something else. I think expecting these kits to be something that they are not will only bring disappointment. I appreciate the comment though. I'll get it back together and hopefully it will be better than before, that's all I'm looking for!

There has been alot of chinese junk made in the years past. Now however things are comming along way. You can get some non-junk in china. I spent 90 days in china this year, 2024. My clone chainsaws are all dialed in nice and they work on a commercial level.

@metalandwood4u I've often wondered if goods we receive as imports from some countries are like the "seconds" that didn't make their standards 🤔 just saying. Are there different manufactures you are aware of or are purchasing saw components from that differ from the common sources most of us know? My understanding is companies like Farmertec , Holtzforma are just the distributors of components made by other manufacturers. I would add that I don't think all components of these repair kits are bad. Clearly anyone who has purchased and used them for their intended use has had an issue or two. That can also happen with anything we purchase from anywhere. Thank you for your comments, I'm glad to hear some good experiences with is kind of stuff. 👍🏻

@@sawsonthefarm hello. I filmed the farmertec new factory on the channel. They source from like a crank shaft factory or a crank case foundry or a carb factory but many make their own molds for plastic or buy large orders from a plastics company. For example Manny at Farmertec did not want me to film his bags of raw plastic, so i didnt, i only filmed what he wanted filmed. Farmertec if i remember was doing machining of their own aluminum but i didnt see a foundary there. They are improving the quality in that respect. These chainsaws im getting are professional grade use capable. Like my 660s maybe an ignition coil out occassionally but the recoil pull starts now dont fail and same on 381 and 372xp. So its really quite interesting.

@@metalandwood4u that's pretty cool! You've seen behind the curtain! I have a theory on some of these components, plastics for example. If I take and OEM molded part and compare it with an aftermarket side by side. They are virtually identical aside from what looks like a block out plate where a mf's logo would be. I'm talking about identical material and resin stamps. I'm thinking oem's are out sourcing some molded components and maybe have some kind of deal where the supplier is allowed to produced so many "blanks" for their own sales to another buyer? 🧐🤔 After all these are repair kits for damaged or broken saws. Just my thoughts on this and glad the option for replacements is there!!!

Me either, I'll do a follow up video with a side by side comparison to some OEM screws under magnification. Maybe just a bad batch for Farmertec.

I figured make em when I can! Could get busy again! You never know 👍🏻

Thank you! That's what I was going for, function on the cheap!

Gotta stay busy! Problem is my mind works faster than I can now!

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