I spent a whole day in the forest with this saw.. the 4th tank of petrol it worked better, took basic adjustments to the carburettor, and the saw was as I wanted it, and not least quiet. Would recommend everyone to do the drive-in, and then see what you have. In my mind, it would be a bit wrong to make a lot of modifications before you have actually used the saw. But that's me:) I'm very happy with the saw, it cuts wood. if you need more than this, buy a larger saw.
@@TheJHA67 I have all sizes of Stihl pro saws just like saws to run th e best they can. Also a muffle modification helps the saw to run cooler if tuned properly… saw is broken in now and I would still muffler mod it haha. I always do, really wakes the saws up
I'd wondered some about these. My grandson helps me load,haul and stack firewood and hes almost of age to run a small saw.. I may just find him a little used 170,idk
You say it made some difference to modify the muffler. How much? I want to know if it's worth it to do to my new saw. Please do a speed comparison or something measurable.
@@joshuav2127 I am not sure how much faster it made it, but it definitely made a noticeable improvement. Not only do you cut a little faster and have more power, but you also are able to get the saw to breathe a lot better allowing the chainsaw to operate at a cooler temperature.
Is this the same muffler as the 162? I wound up with one for free....won it in a raffle. Gutless. Nice little saw for small limbing jobs and maybe light trail clearing. I'd like to get a little more a55 out of it.
How hard is that? I was interested. I really want the ms250 but the price point on the 182 was on point. Just not a fan of the one bolt bar. But probably comparable to the husky 135, hp and size just cheaper.
@@timberandtools Fine You're happy with it! One of the best built small saws is the Makita EA4300/Dolmar PS420. It's light, strong and has a magnesia crankcase. If You put out the catalyst (not a big job) it runs very well. Regards, Wolfgang
I dont know why but this inspired me to order a 210 carb for my 180. Now I can base gasket delete it and finish porting. Guess its time to get the most out of it.
@NextStop2030 awesome to hear!!! Finish up the port work on it😎 curious about the base gasket delete on the 180 it is a clam shell design engine. No base gasket to delete. It maybe possible to machine the head but then the bearing journals would also require machining.
A pop up would be nice, but only option is a red barn. Ill avoid that like the plague. I actually forgot that damn head sits on the crank. I would have remembered when I started pulling it part. 🤦♂️ I know why, gasket delete has been on my mind all week since I got 2 60cc craftsmen Hi Perf Ropers and my holz 660 to do next week. Roper stock squish 0.113. 🤮
I spent a whole day in the forest with this saw.. the 4th tank of petrol it worked better, took basic adjustments to the carburettor, and the saw was as I wanted it, and not least quiet. Would recommend everyone to do the drive-in, and then see what you have. In my mind, it would be a bit wrong to make a lot of modifications before you have actually used the saw. But that's me:) I'm very happy with the saw, it cuts wood. if you need more than this, buy a larger saw.
@@TheJHA67 I have all sizes of Stihl pro saws just like saws to run th e best they can. Also a muffle modification helps the saw to run cooler if tuned properly… saw is broken in now and I would still muffler mod it haha. I always do, really wakes the saws up
I'd wondered some about these. My grandson helps me load,haul and stack firewood and hes almost of age to run a small saw.. I may just find him a little used 170,idk
@@ciphercode2298 170 quite a lot lighter and time tested!
You say it made some difference to modify the muffler. How much? I want to know if it's worth it to do to my new saw. Please do a speed comparison or something measurable.
@@joshuav2127 I am not sure how much faster it made it, but it definitely made a noticeable improvement. Not only do you cut a little faster and have more power, but you also are able to get the saw to breathe a lot better allowing the chainsaw to operate at a cooler temperature.
Sounds great!👍👍
She came alive a bit !
Is this the same muffler as the 162? I wound up with one for free....won it in a raffle. Gutless. Nice little saw for small limbing jobs and maybe light trail clearing. I'd like to get a little more a55 out of it.
@@jayminer9416 should be the same design muffler. Can’t beat free!
@@timberandtools Thanks.
Stocking up on Ms180s while I still can😅 thankyou
Absolutely, definitely would!!
After 33 hours it kindly broken in and ran like a little beast .
@@carlblacklock7120 dang! Long break in !!
Cool little saw
Needs more power but it’s an the same as the 180, heavier though which isn’t exciting lol
Sounds like it needs an ignition advance
Yes think that’ll help it for sure. Prob go about 5-6 degrees
How hard is that? I was interested. I really want the ms250 but the price point on the 182 was on point. Just not a fan of the one bolt bar. But probably comparable to the husky 135, hp and size just cheaper.
It's all about invironmental restrictions. Don't by homeownersaws below 3hp, they're too weak clamshells.
I have a ms 170 and love it for how light it is and its relative power. I have the biggest to the smallest of saws
@@timberandtools Fine You're happy with it! One of the best built small saws is the Makita EA4300/Dolmar PS420. It's light, strong and has a magnesia crankcase. If You put out the catalyst (not a big job) it runs very well. Regards, Wolfgang
@@MotorSagla-k5f I love dolmar saws!!
I make many English mistakes😂 Sorry for that, it's not my motherlanguage.
@@MotorSagla-k5f not a problem at all, my friend 👊🏻
That seems so much slower then my ms180. But I bet the new saw is environmentally friendly. 🤮
Yeah for sure. It’ll break In And should be very comparable. Heavier though 😩
I dont know why but this inspired me to order a 210 carb for my 180. Now I can base gasket delete it and finish porting. Guess its time to get the most out of it.
@NextStop2030 awesome to hear!!! Finish up the port work on it😎 curious about the base gasket delete on the 180 it is a clam shell design engine. No base gasket to delete. It maybe possible to machine the head but then the bearing journals would also require machining.
A pop up would be nice, but only option is a red barn. Ill avoid that like the plague.
I actually forgot that damn head sits on the crank. I would have remembered when I started pulling it part. 🤦♂️
I know why, gasket delete has been on my mind all week since I got 2 60cc craftsmen Hi Perf Ropers and my holz 660 to do next week. Roper stock squish 0.113. 🤮
@@NextStop2030 heck yeah brother get her done 🤙🏻
I really want to port one 😂 make an absolute RIPPER of a little saw
Think it would be a nice small saw if the time was put into a good port for sure 👌🏻
@@timberandtools if I find one cheap I’ll have to port one, just don’t know how much it’ll actually gain
@@SomeGuysSawShop my experience with under 40CC isn’t anything astronomical in gains, noticeable yes but nothing life shattering lol
@@timberandtools it depends on how far you go, I can get 7-8 horse out of 35cc but it lasts for a few tanks if that 😂
@@SomeGuysSawShop 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣