Recent content by Benjo

Flywheel is definitely on my list of parts to swap from a runner to find the issue along with coil, solenoid, etc. I'm 90% I can get a flywheel from a junked saw a friend has (chip truck incident), but it has no carb or coil etc., so for the other parts I'm prepared to wait a bit for. I also...

Yeah, you're right, not many parts left to eliminate! I'm in no hurry because it's my own saw, so I think I'll see if I get another one through that I can use to swap out coils/wiring/solenoids etc. until I get it right. Or the last one I did was for an old coworker, I'll see if I can borrow...

And also, for the record, I've tried my usual XP+ oil at 40:1 as well as some borrowed red armor at 45:1 and a can of 40:1 TruFuel to try to rule out fuel issues. I'd have thought the entire new carb I put in would've eliminated any carb-related issues (even if it has the black solenoid), but...

Well there’s something I should’ve thought of! Thanks for the reply! Just gave it a look, seems ok to me, thoughts?:

Thanks so much for the responses! Is the 1140 007 1802 part # still correct for the 261 "kit" (that's just white solenoid and orange filter)? Again, thank you for all the help!

It came with a black solenoid, I replaced it with a new black solenoid, then the totally new carb from Stihl also has a black solenoid.

I did do the reset with every attempted fix, forgot to mention that!

Running out of ideas on this one, any help is welcomed! This is only the second 261 v2 I've worked on, and also the second Stihl mtronic, so forgive any basics I've missed! I liked the first 261 I worked on, and ended up buying this one for myself to see if it would unseat my 550 as most-used...

Well that was quick, thanks so much!

MS261cm v2 service manual would be fantastic if possible, thanks in advance!

Would a shorted solenoid kill spark? Never heard of solenoids causing ignition issues, but I'm no expert on the mtronics... If the wiring's good, I usually (and after too much fussing) end up with a new coil and a running saw. Gambling on a new one is a tough call though, they're hard to...

No problem, hope it helps! Definitely helps to try in person, I could only find the Arbortecs near me. Everything else I had to order (and guess on sizing).

Being too hot is indeed the general complaint about chainsaw pants, but the Clogger Zeros are worth a look in that department. This summer I tried lighter pants with chaps versus Clogger Zeros, the zeros were cooler while cutting (and did better when soaked with sweat), but the advantage of the...

Pretty much the case, folks tend to be a bit more hesitant to change in areas of safety. Chaps-wise I've had the best luck with the husqvarna technical despite their predilection for melting. I've finally thrown in for pants/trousers instead of chaps, that's where the changes are happening...

Finally made time to work on diagnosing this 261cmII; spun flywheel side bearing. There was no play when cold, but I assume when it heated up it started slipping on the crank and leaking. The carb was very dirty with gritty junk so I already ordered a new one, turns out I probably don't need it...