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  1. Benjo

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

    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...
  2. Benjo

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

    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...
  3. Benjo

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

    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...
  4. Benjo

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

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

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

    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!
  6. Benjo

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

    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.
  7. Benjo

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

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

    MS261C-M v.II Help Needed

    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...
  9. Benjo

    Stihl workshop manuals

    Well that was quick, thanks so much!
  10. Benjo

    Stihl workshop manuals

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

    MS201T C

    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...
  12. Benjo

    I Need Some Chaps

    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).
  13. Benjo

    I Need Some Chaps

    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...
  14. Benjo

    I Need Some Chaps

    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...
  15. Benjo

    What's on your bench?

    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...
  16. Benjo

    Echo 590 vs 620P

    As Nutball said, the 2511T is not a clamshell, but it's not a full traditional mag case either. Same setup as a MS150/MS151 with a metal crankcase but the oil tank is plastic. Don't want to derail further off the 590/620, but boy the 2511 is a nice saw. $330 out the door on the dealer day, even...
  17. Benjo

    What's on your bench?

    Yup, thankfully these have normal 14mm plug threads, and it's read between 155 and 160 over several tests. Decomp is plugged. Feels good when starting. I had the cylinder off to check out the piston, which has time on it but the skirt measured ok, and ring gap was still reasonable. Forgot to...
  18. Benjo

    What's on your bench?

    Anyone need to feel better about their bench organization? Even overflowed onto the second desk/bench. Kids and wife are all sick, and I'm about to go to Chicago for work – things fell apart down cellar... I'm in the middle of a 201TC non-M (toast, need to organize it and part it out) and a...
  19. Benjo

    Simple question

    One caveat though, a 372xp or 365 x-torq cylinder won't work with the OE cases. Reverse works fine, but of course intake is also different.
  20. Benjo

    The Husqvarna 550XP MKII

    It's definitely a bit fatter than the 550OE, but very similar to the 261NE. I don't own the 550MKII, just a 550OE and 261NE. I did line up and compare the 550MKII with a 261NE and 562 at the dealership yesterday while waiting, and they're all nice; 261 is lighter but balance with a Stihl...
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