THIS DESTROYS CHAINSAWS! - Stihl MS290 Chainsaw - Detailed Chainsaw Repair and Restoration!
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- Discover what's tough enough to take down a Stihl MS290 chainsaw in our latest video!
In this episode of our series, “THIS DESTROYS CHAINSAWS”, we dive into the another unexpected culprit that can destroy these tough chainsaws.
Not only do we reveal the surprising chainsaw destroyer, but we also take you step-by-step through a complete repair and restoration of this Stihl MS290 chainsaw.
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I live in an area where chainsaw use is quite common, and what I can tell you is that NO ONE cleans their chainsaw after each use. More like once a year after hurricane season is over. Doesn't seem to faze the Stihl saws one bit.
Yeah, I got my start in the forest service, then, as a structural fireman, well, that's different. One doesn't wanna be yanking your chain at the foot of the ladder while interior is impatiently penciling. But after cutting trees, there's a chain check & specifically spotshine unless I hear something funny. Otherwise, end of the week for a good cleaning. I suppose I've adopted some of these patterns for my own saw. A little less diligent than my firearms. After shooting, we all do a pow-wow cleaning circle. Doubles as platform for bragging rights & shit talking.
I resemble that, it's been more than six years than the last time I touched my 029 farm boss, I shudder when I think how the gas must be likely all varnish.
I enjoyed the video immensely and saved it for my husband. We have a MS291, and cut and stack up to 3 cords of wood per year. I don't think he has ever done such a thorough cleaning, but we will practice on an old smaller Stihl a neighbor sold us for $20. Doesn't run right, so we can't mess it up too bad, I hope.
That is awesome! Really appreciate you watching and saving it for your husband. I hope you guys found it helpful.
Wow 3 whole cords? that is an afternoon for us.
Absolutely great job stripping it down, cleaning and reassembling it again. It was a lot of work, but how good does it look after you had finished.
Thanks a much for the watch and the comment. It looks like a different chainsaw. There was still a little discoloration in the engine housing plastic but it cleaned up nicely. The outer shell looks practically brand new however. I'm very happy with it.
@@chainsawace1777 Saw turned out great, thx for the video. If you don't mind me asking how much was the total for the parts? I noticed some Stihl parts and perhaps some not? If so, why some factory and some not?
The engine parts were genuine OEM. Chain and bar aftermarket. These are consumable parts so why not?
@@chainsawace1777Hi,
Have you considered buying an ultrasonic cleaner?
I can’t view and delete my previous comment anymore. Please ignore, I’ve just seen your ultrasonic cleaner.
Wonderful instructional video! Demonstration of compression and vacuum tests, as well as use of vegetable oil were especially informative. I learned the proper use of a business card to gap the coil on lawn mower engines when I was about 10 years; works perfectly on all small engines. I have a Stihl 028 Super, purchased in 1980 and used 8 to 10 hours a day, six or seven days a week for high production precommercial thinning, for 4 years. Has been a reliable wood and brush cutter ever since and starts up on a few easy pulls to this day. My regimen: Clean the saw, touch up the chain and adjust carb every few hours of operation; a sharp chain puts optimum load on the engine and reduces engine/chain parts hours for a given amount of production; proper carb adjustment keeps combustion chamber cool and reduces internal carbon build-up; disassemble, clean and re-kit the carburetor periodically. Other parts as needed. Old Stihls seem to run forever if properly maintained!
I've rebuilt two chain saws out of desperation. This video is awesome in how organized the process is presented. Sure wish I had seen this before.
Rebuilt one 290 for a customer: never again! Sorry assed design, way too much work, for too little money!
One time with just gasoline and not only does it score out, but to replace the jug and piston, YOU HAVE TO DISASSEMBLE THE WHOLE SAW! The cylinder is also the crankcase!
My God you did such a beautiful job on that old boy I would put it in a glass case in my living room and let people come look at it.That was for sure not your first rodeo. Great job. 😀
ADD: Many moons ago as a younger man we cut and sold wood to the tourists for firewood. Very first thing we did upon returning home was to clean the chain saw. Bar off chain was set aside to sharpen and we just used gasoline to get her cleaned. Better stuff now but gas worked just fine. Gave it a pretty good cleaning then fuel and oil and ready for the next day. Weekend was deep cleaning day if we were not working. We cared for our saws and they never let us down. Stihl saws like a diesel locomotive they just keep chugging. 👍
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video. It's always rewarding to bring an old chainsaw back to life and make it look and perform like new.
I really appreciate you sharing your story. It’s amazing to hear about your experiences and the care you took with your chainsaws. Stihl saws indeed are like diesel locomotives-reliable and tough.
Thanks again for your wonderful comment and for sharing your memories! 👍😀
The commentary is great. Most vids like this have none.
Man, I was torn on what to do about commentary. A friend of mine said he did not like to watch videos that didnt have any commentary and that he liked for what was being done on screen to be explained.
I guess he was correct.
Should I do more commentary or less? Or was this level about right?
Appreciate you watching and giving the nice comment. Any feedback is appreciated.
@@chainsawace1777 I think the commentary makes it more personal, especially a relaxed style, and anything that isn’t conveyed easily via the video can be enhanced or expanded upon with your voice. Most people would probably appreciate your wisdom of where to be extra careful or use a can whoop-ass on a fastener or avoid this or that lubricant/rust remover etc.
The down side, and probably the reason why most creators of these type of vids do them silently, is the fact that those who aren’t well versed in the English language will click out very soon. So there’s that.
Best of luck with the channel.
Oh, and maybe provide practical advice on keeping track of fasteners and other small parts (where they go) will be a good topic some day.
@@chainsawace1777
First time I've come across this channel.
Good content,....and information in the commentary was fine,.. it just sounds like you're unnaturally reading from a script.
Saying it in you're own words off the cuff,.. will come across much better,.. even if you don't say it perfectly.
Or if you don't like it,... this is video,.. you can edit it,..... break it up into sections and do several takes of each until you think it's right.
That's what all of the other youtubers do. They even show bloopers sometimes at the end.
You can do an outline of the whole process as a guide for the proper sequence and as a reminder of any points you wanted to make in each section,... but reading it is distracting to the viewer.
It sounds like someone wrote it for you and you're just reading the directions for the first time.
Too much focus on pronouncing words properly sounds fake.
Diesel Creek does a good job of what sounds like is ad-libbing his videos,.. but I'm sure he has as outline if just a list of things he might want to cover and I know he does more than one take,.. cause sometimes he forgets to edit them out. And they're great videos.
Some of them are put together over days or weeks,.. due to ordering parts, weather,.. etc.
Or Chickanic is one closer to this content.
A really great, well detailed video. Thanks for doing a wonderful job of explaining everything involved. I would like to add one important thing I tell people which is to let the saw warm up for a bit before full RPMs .This keeps the aluminum piston from expanding faster than the cast cylinder thus scoring it. All my 3 chainsaws came to me free from people who did'nt know this.
20 years of dirt and neglect, and everything still checks out.
European Engineering, can't say I'm surprised.
Now it’s time to say congratulations on a remarkable transformation of this old machine. I have never owned or used a chainsaw so I don’t know why I watched the whole video. I guess it was almost hypnotic. I’m certainly impressed that he managed to put everything back together successfully.
I love my 029 Stih"l farm boss" only problem it's been sitting for six years I suppose I'm gonna have to get some body to take it to the local repair shop.
Me too! It's not just a repair that was expertly done. The video itself was extremely well done and edited. Fantastic job!
That cleaning would have cost you about $300 for a chainsaw that cost $300 max used.
@@davidnewland2461 Carb kit and a plug at best and fire it up. There saved you $300 on a shop.
One of the best videos on TH-cam. As a home owner what cleaning procedure do you recommend every time I sharpen my chain to avoid accumulation of dirt in the inner part of the chainsaw.
My Husq 365 just packed it in after almost 30 years of reliable service. I bought a brand new one to console my grief. The Stihl you are working on didn't get a lot of care, as soon as you gave it a pull I knew it would be a runner. Great job!
Great video! I bought an 036 30 years ago when I cleared land for my first house, then gave it to my father. Got it back when he passed and looking to fix it up. My bet is it has never been broken down and cleaned. I have my work cut out for me as it seems.
Man!! I am amazed at all the parts that goes into this old misused chain saw! You are very good at this complicated work!
Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day.
You seriously think this is complicated?
Awesome job rebuilding this saw. You did a fantastic job
Wow, thanks! Really appreciate it.
Good job, I have the same saw, now I will tackle its strip down with confidence. Thank you Sir.🎉
Thank you for generating and share this great video. 🌹
Thanks so much for the nice comment.
Tell the people how the chain goes on what direction of the teeth. ??????
that is some thorough work
Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Best rebuild and clean video on TH-cam. Looks like new. Well done.
Impressing job. Professional recording and editing! Thank you
I am amazed. You remind me of me. A perfectionist. No shortcuts, no BS. I love it ! Great job. That chainsaw is perfect, like new. Great job. I'm really impressed. I thought folks like you and I had become obsolete.
Really appreciate you watching my friend. People like us are still around we are just busy working. lol
Thanks for the nice comment as well.
People like you make doing videos like this worth it.
I don’t have a Stihl…but the presentation pulled me in, almost therapeutic. Great renovation job too.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video almost therapeutic-I guess I should consider shooting my next video in front of a waterfall for an extra tranquil vibe! Maybe we can turn chainsaw restorations into a new form of relaxation therapy. 😂 Seriously though, I appreciate your kind words and I'm happy you enjoyed the video.
Blowing out the exterior every day helps a lot with keeping a buildup away. Use plastic scrapers so you don't chip or deep scratch the protective paint and start corrosion. Diesel fuel in a parts washer works wonders on the grime. And a stiff brush. Get a dental pick to remove screens, etc. You can put your parts cleaner parts in a jar of solvent in a water bath in the parts cleaner to use less cleaner. A mild cleaner to remove oxidation in jets is best.
All great tips! 100% agree with everything you just said! Thanks for watching!
Outstanding and thorough demonstration embedded with a number of DO NOTS. Well Done
Good camera and angles. excellent vid. Great talk through.
all those parts look top rack dishwasher approved
You really ARE The ChainSawAce. Thanks 💛
LOL.
You are the only person I have heard suggesting to lift the guide bar when adjusting the chain tension and bar nuts. I have done this for years after seeing what a difference it can make when doing so.
Amazing master class just in time for repairs from nz
It's as simple as that! 54 minutes of pure pleasure. Thank you. Happy and safe cutting.
Good call on the sprocket.
More power to those that service their own tools. Personally I usually sell mine to a service shop and buy a new one. I’m busy all day and to tired at night.
Totally understand. Thanks for watching!
I figure if the previous owner owned a nice chainsaw like this MS 290 he most likely has a nice collection of equipment...mower, weed eater, leaf blower ect. I bet we can all guess what kind of shape they all end up being when he gets frustrated and buys a new one. I've seen some dirty neglected equipment in my days but this may be the worst yet! Enjoyed the video and I'm happy to to be your newest subscriber! Good job Ace!
Thanks so much!
I have a MS290 Farm Boss. Was very boggy and didn’t pull through the wood very good. Needed a carb overhaul after several years of use. I removed the high/low adjustment stops. Fine tuned the carb while it was in wood. It’s a whole different animal now.
Right on! Thanks for watching!
The carb parts were stained by the liquid you used, swap it for one that's safe with alloys. Great vid!
Love watching someone with my level of maintenance! 👌
Appreciate the watch and the comment! Have a great day!
I have a Older Husq. Chain Saw that is over 30 years old and has cut several Semi-Loads of wood but I take care of it. It never has Failed to Start Easily and Run, hell it might still have the original plug- can't remember. Most any Machine including our vehicles will last a long time if Maintenance is done as required. Just a Note, the New Briggs Engines on Push Mowers are a Pc. of Crap, I have went through 3 of them in 4 years, all 3 started Knocking in less than a year and I change Oil Often. I have a Old Briggs-Murray Push Mower that I bought for $39 from Gibson store probably 40 years, it needs a Carb. Kit but when running, it was always Dependable...
Though this was literally a brand new saw with just some grime and dust you did a nice job/video explaining the process. If you had done anything else, it's good you cleaned the cylinder ribs as good airflow (and clean carb) is the most important thing for the saw. I especially liked the idea to change the clutch to a newer rim style sprocket. You're an inspiration for me to finally fully rebuild my old 40 yr old Partner 5000 that has been sitting in the barn for yrs. Some comments:
1) I always disassemble and fully clean the springs on the starter unit. Especially cutting dry wood (like bark beetle killed trees). Fine saw dust really clogs up the whole mechanism. To lubricate I use Boeshield T-9 as it doesn't collect so much dust (I'd do the same for the throttle mechanism).
2) Was the rubber guide for the carb high/low screws lost/damaged/forgotten? Installed it makes adjusting the carb so much easier.
3) Dust/shavings/twigs and even sand/rocks will always enter the chain oil tank so I regularly empty/clean with some kerosene, blow with air (from reverse), and then check if it works/adjust without the bar/cover on.
4) On older machines I always check (and replace) the rubber gromets for the dampening mechanism. If one breaks during work it 'can' be dangerous.
5) As a logger for yrs I've never seen the need for those spiky attachments and just remove them ... but we all have our differences.
Great video. I have a MS290 from when my dad passed and it needs a little bit of love. I was really hoping that you would go through the oiler and check it, I am not throwing oil when it's running. Your saw looks great now though.
I needed to cut some trees down, some limbs off some as well, one huge silver maple with a diameter of about 4 feet had 3 limbs about 20" 24" up to 28" in diameter that were rotted up top and too close to the house and where I park, so I bought a cheap Oregon electric chainsaw with 18" bar for $110 on Amazon, to my amazement it easily cut the smaller stuff down and then into small pieces for a couple of colleages to take for firewood.
The big silver maple's 3 big limbs was next, the saw cut 2 of them down and cut them into shorter sections, the motor burned up when I was cutting the 24" limb, but then I was pushing it real HARD and the chain was dull by then I'm sure. So I bought another one and it went thru that limb like butter with it's new chain. I did have to cut around the limb quite a bit obviously as the 18" bar wasn't long enough to cut all the way thru 20, 24 and 28" but it worked fine.
For bar oil I just put in some 30 weight motor oil.
I did a clip of the last limb on that tree falling, the title here on youtube is;
Cutting big limbs with an Oregon 18" electric chain saw
What can I say? it was cheap, disposable, worked perfectly for what I needed to do, LOW noise, no gas, oil mixing, starting headaches, and frankly, the slower chain speed and all just felt safer and it had an instant stop chain brake
Thanks a million for this! I'm gonna go ahead and assume that this process should be similar to the weed eater cleaning. Same principal, anyway. Here's my deal: I, along with almost everyone else I know, know next to NOTHING about 2 stroke motors. HELP!!!
If I tore my Machinery down to this Degree, I would never get it back again so I just use a Aspirator-Air Gun to do deep cleaning...
awesome job, turned out great...thumbs up !!
You dont need a piston stop if using an impact driver
Really great video. It was all pertinent information and instructions and the visuals were great too. Ive got an old ms310 thats sat fir a while and needs the carb gone through and new hoses. This is very helpful
Awesome. Thanks so much. Im glad you found the video helpful.
,A Dam Good Vid!!!!!& thnx for The Vid & Time Taken, Ahl !!!!!!Now Have a Go At My MS310, Thanks Mate
Very well done, & explained.
amazing-great job -thanks
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching.
TOP JOB, UK
How come you put the throttle wide open for the compression test?
In reality I have yet to see the difference between wide open throttle and closed throttle.
However, I made a video a while back when I tested compression with a closed throttle. I was almost strung up in the comments. lol.
Here is the best description I have seen for as to do WOT.
This was pulled from arboristsite.com "If the throttle is closed, the cylinder fills with less than a full charge of air -- that's what the throttle is there for. So there's a vacuum (i.e. lower absolute pressure) in the cylinder. Then the piston compresses the vacuum, so the peak pressure in the cylinder is less than it would be if the cylinder had been allowed to draw in its full volume."
Thanks for commenting and watching.
I still have my old MS029-Super from about 49BC. I'll go clean it for a change!
I love this video! I wish i could refurbish my husqvarna 345! It still runs great. It has a fuel leak, and i will be fixing that.
Good people like you make doing TH-cam worth it! Thank you my friend.
I'm redoing a Husqvarna 455 right now. Video is about 30% done.
It is an old abused saw that I'm restoring and upgrading to have more power and some bling. If it all works out I mean.
Gonna be a good one.
Thanks for watching!
Just turned 60 a few months back, maybe I need you to get the gunk off me!!😂 Very interesting video! I have been running Echo saws for the last 30 years to cut firewood, and I feel no reason to switch brands, but Stihl is undoubtedly a great saw, too! I got a lot of tips from what I just viewed; thanks!
We probably could all use a de-gunking every now and then! HAHA The next video I have on the docket is for an Echo CS400. I hope you watch it. Its pretty much a full tear down. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great really Liked it
Beautiful.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice!
Thank you for the great comment and for watching our video. Have a great day!
Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you
Your welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice video! Bad choice for fuel IMHO.😢
I sold true fuel for years and years. Never had an issue that I can think of. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it.
Never seen such a gunky mess before - how can people think, a machine will run forever without any cleaning and maintenance??? Still the original sparkplug installed? Can't have been used a lot, all parts in good shape, despite their gunkyness.
That guy deserves to buy a new one for sure!
No repairs needed and no restauration, just a thorough cleaning, some prophylactic exchanges and an upgrade to bar and chain.
Very useful, detailed instructions on disassembling a Stihl MS290 though.
What a great video.
TLC - that is a common problem with all outdoor equipment these days. People just don’t take care of their stuff, like my ancestors did or as I do. You can eat off my saws when they are not in use. Some people say I am OCD, but my saws start every time and cut fine when I use them. After each use, the get cleaned, sharpened and refilled with a good, stabilized fuel. I do not use ethanol gas in anything but my cars. I use premium, non ethanol gas in everything two and four cycle. I use either Stihl MOTO MIX or my 45:1 Stihl Ultra two cycle home brew with one ounce of Optimizer Plus .stabilizer. What destroys chainsaws more than anything else is dull chains. I hate the 929/290/291 chainsaws because they are a bitch to work on and repair. I try to get Pro versions of Stihl saws. On stuff as dirty as that 290 you cleaned up. I put the plastic parts in the dishwasher or kitchen sink and clean them with Dawn and elbow grease, followed by compressed air. A car wash or pressure washer works well, too.
Tank's verry interesting
Stihl, a great European company! Love to see an American using Metric sized tools.
I have been to the factory in Stuttgart. Absoutley love it there! The metric system make so much more sense than the imperial system. I wish everything was metric!
Thanks for watching.
@@chainsawace1777 Wow! the factory? - I bet that was some experience!!!
Indeed it was an experience. Spent a week about in Germany and Switzerland with STIHL. STIHL makes their chains in Switzerland.
nice job....lookin good
Thank you for the nice comment! Thanks so much for watching.
It is fascinating how some people abuse their own possessions. Having no respect for their own money.
Hello, Very nice and detailed. What would one expect to pay for this service? Thank you. j
Really enjoyed the video. In this rebuild I was surprised that you didn't inspect the old spark plug, and considered a new one, given the report of poor running(?) Sure did a nice job on that saw. I have the same saw, and it is a favorite.
Have you considered dropping the entire stripped powerhead into a large ultrasonic cleaner? That would be cool to watch. (provided it were kept cool)
Thanks for the great question. I have considered this.
I plan to do it on projects that require me to remove the seals and crankshaft bearings from the engine. I do not want to expose those, especially the crankshaft bearing to fluids and vibrations.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Wow now that’s how you clean a saw love the video. I’m a subscriber loved every minute of the video until I seen you use Trufuel. Motomix is the best I’ve seen so many people have issues with the Trufuel. Either way it was a great video wish my local stihl dealer offered chainsaw detailing. That’s one great video
Thanks so much for the great comment and being a subscriber! I really appreciate you. Have a great day man!
I only use gasoline mixed with the STHIL oil for my chainsaw and string trimmer.
I borrowed a friend's Echo. It's a well balanced saw that starts so easily. I was helping a good friend cut up fallen trees with my Stilh Farm Boss and he abused that saw when I went to get gas for his mower. Anyway, remembering that , I completely cleaned the saw I borrowed and had the blade touched up by a pro.
I did find a pair of Echo saws that are older , but I just can't justify the cist of a new Stihl.
Echo and Stihl pricing isn't that far apart.
enjoyed the video but did you ever check the spark arrestor?
What do you charge for this service?
I have no problem taking this apart but putting it back together & the right way is a different story.
This level of service would be impossible to charge. It would simply be too much. This is my chainsaw now, it was given to me, and I wanted to show the complete repair and cleaning process to you guys.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
So how long does it take to assemble this saw in the factory. I assume it’s some kind of assembly line process.
Looks like you could use a parts washer machine.
Disappointed to see you didn't service the oil pump, so many people use dirty burned motor oil as chain lube!
A “Magic Eraser” Mr Clean or equivalent might do better at polishing the plastic
So does the ultrasonic cleaner taking the finish off of the carburetor, have any effect on it?!!
The ultrasonic cleaner will not remove the finish of a carburetor if you use a safe solution.
La's Totally Awesome Degreaser and Simple Green work great for me and have never affected a carburetor negatively for me.
However, let me say this. If you run multiple cycles at maximum heat, you could loosen some of the Welch plugs on the carburetor. These plugs are glued in and can come loose if heated for too long of a period. 1 to 2 cycles are fine though.
Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Hellava job. And it only took 54 min.🤣 What brand is the vac/pressure pump? 👍🍻
Thank you William! The pump I used in the video is one that is made by STIHL. I don't think they are on the open market. However, there is a good one made by MityVac. Here it is: amzn.to/4bgPah8
@@chainsawace1777 Yeah, been lookin at a MityVac. Thanks.👍🍻
It appears that awsome solution darkens the aluminum carb body during cleaning.
Thanks for a instructive video, but I've noticed that you forgot to put a rubber around adjusting screws, spare part no: 1126 123 7503 which protects entering the dust into a carburetor compartement.
How much does your shop charge for this exact same service for a Stihl MS 260 chain saw?
This level of service is not something I can really charge a customer. Not just me, but any small engine shop. With industry labor rates averaging $70 to $100 per hour, even higher in some cases, it would be cost prohibative. The labor, parts and fees would more than likely exceed more than half, or close to it, the cost of a new chainsaw.
This repair and cleaning took a while to complete. I'm not even sure how long it took.
I really appreciate you watching and commenting. We have more videos coming that I think you will like. I hope you stick around.
Have a good one!
Leaving gas mix in the tank melted the fuel line in my MS290. Now I pour out excess and run any out of line.
Great tip! Thanks for watching.
No such thing as too much lube on the clutch needle bearing. As long as it's the appropriate lube. 👍
Chainsaw newby here. I have a question. Can you use a brake parts cleaner to get into tight spots for after use cleaning or will that damage the saw? What do you recommend for after job cleaning? Thank you
I have never taken my Carb. off my Husq. in all it's 30 years and it always starts first or second pull and runs good but I always run Stable through it before setting up...
I think you should consider cleaning the carburetor in something less corrosive on aluminium. The aluminium darkened a lot which means some kind of corrosion.
The darkness goes away when it cools and dries. Thanks for watching.
Dang I've rebuilt/serviced manu many chainsaws and other garden variety of 2 strokes, never have I seen one this compacted with dirt and old tree carcass.
Evap O Rust works by Chelation
I would have taken the cylinder off , put new seals on it and put a new seal between the cylinder and the crankcase with 1284. If you have it down that far you might as well go all the way.
Would really appreciate seeing how to test without special tools!
Video coming soon. How to Test Any Chainsaw With Off the Shelf Tools.
You cannot seriously think someone is going to strip their chainsaw to clean it every time they use it. Most people who use chainsaws don't have the mechanical aptitude to do this in the first place. Checking the oil in their cars is beyond the abilities of most who drive.
How do you maintain and clean your chainsaw on a regular basis without disassembling it ?
Question: With maintenance kits available from Amazon that include a new carburetor/plug/filters/etc for about $20, do you think it’s even worth messing with the old carburetor?
Do you have any experience with carburetors like the Huztl brand that frequently come with those rebuild kits?
I purchased such a rebuild/maintenance kit for an Echo weed trimmer of mine and it seemed to work fine for that.
Interested in what you think.
Those kits don't provide OEM parts. Probably won't matter with your generic Poulan, McCulloh, etc. saws, but....if I were running a Stihl saw I would never put non-Stihl parts in it, and especially not a critical part like a carburetor. Fuel filter? Air filter? Sure, but anything mechanical, not a chance.
I was a Stihl tech and couldn't get the carb on my ms 180 to work properly. Paid $12 for a carb from Amazon. Works great
How often should I completely dismantle my saw to clean it? Yeah, that's NEVER!
When u put on a new bar and chain u should put on 3/8 chain and rim
I and STIHL both respectfully disagree. Not for a MS290.
Back in the day STIHL initially released the MS290 with a 3/8 chain.
However, after tons of user feedback, they decided to go back with a .325 chain due to overall performance. They found the .325 just performed better.
Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.
What would a cleaning like this be?
Hmmmm.... mineral oil or vegetable oil to rejuvenate the plastic parts. Sounds feasible. Kinda like the old gal with cold cream moisturizer before bedtime, I guess. Thanks for the video.
Sheezzz what kind of coffee you drinking? I might actually get something done around here movin like that. 😂