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    Stihl MS 261 rebuild questions

    I purchased my MS261C-M early 2018 so may have been a late 2017 or an early 2018 model. Met same fate as yours after minimal use and optimal care. The dealer said they require factor rep. authorization for warranty repair and he sincerely doubted Stihl rep would approve it. It took over 1 month...
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    Incipient decay and BTUs

    I've got quite a few large ash trees that have been killed by the emerald ash borer. Fantastic firewood; already partially dried and easy to split. The trees have been dead at least 3 years now. When I cut them down early incipient decay is obvious, but wood still provides excellent heat. I'm...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    I asked 2 Stihl dealers in East Tennessee if they had been informed by Stihl to replace the solenoid and fuel filter in the MS261 C-M. Both denied Stihl had sent any information regarding the solenoid or fuel filter. When I get a chance I'll call the USA Stihl customer service and see if anyone...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    I only had a couple of minutes to look at the piston and cylinder before being re-boxed to be sent back to Stihl, but I don't recall seeing any carbon. The whole experience has been unsettling. When functional, the MS261 C-M is a great saw, but I'm still clueless as to why it seized. The dealer...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    Have you received official word from Stihl to upgrade solenoid in MS261 C-M?
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    Chain brake on or off?
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    Thanks. According to Rebull "MS261 cm - replace black solenoid to white solenoid and black fuel filter to orange fuel filter. (they are coming out with a kit for this (contains white solenoid and orange fuel filter) Use "RESET" (90sec choke, 60 sec idle, 5 cuts)." Can anyone elaborate on the...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    David, Have you yet received or been given a date for the updated solenoid/fuel filter kit for the 261 C-M saws? .
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    I could say all's well that ends well, but that's not how I currently feel. I just dropped by dealer to see if Stihl rep had yet been there. The dealer said "glad you're here" and handed me my repaired saw. He said Stihl rep refused to cover it as warranty repair, so he, the dealer, did it...
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    Fish, Based on your questions I did some research. Found an excellent YouTube on interpreting piston scoring that may be of interest to others, . I also read some interesting articles on gasoline age and octane loss. I have acquaintance who owns a large number of gas stations and will see if he...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    Can't precisely answer question on age of fuel. Best approximation would be no more than 6 months. I have subsequently been using same fuel in a Husqvarna 435 without a problem. When I go by dealer tomorrow I'll ask to see my saw. I have no idea what they disassembled to diagnose issue.
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    Thank you for the information. Assuming my saw has the older solenoid and it was damaged it would likely have provided a richer and not leaner gas:air mix. When I purchased the saw I also bought a brand new 2 1/2 gallon (10L) plastic gasoline can with dual filtration. There is a coarse white...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    David, my saw was purchased 10/2/17 and the serial # is 512774242. I asked the Stihl dealer from whom I purchased MSA 200 if he had seen the Stihl rep recently and he said not in several weeks, so presently I believe the dealer who has my MS261 is telling me the truth. I will stop by dealer on...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    David, thanks for your comments as they are somewhat reassuring. All I want is an accurate assessment as to cause. If they can point to something I've done I'm prepared to own it. As yet I haven't thrown any stones, but will admit having to wait over a month for the Stihl rep to approve or...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    As of last Thursday it was a month with no word from Stihl rep. Perhaps he is waiting for the warranty to expire. Off topic-in the meantime I always wanted to also own a smaller chainsaw. I researched the current battery powered saws and purchased (from a different dealer) a Stihl MSA 200C-BQ...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    Philbert I will gladly accept responsibility if the dealer or Stihl rep can show me proof of my f**k up, but somebody needs to show me a reason the saw seized. Having said that my Husqvarna 51 didn't last 24 years because I abused it. I would like to know why Stihl is upgrading the solenoid on...
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    Suggested questions for Stihl Rep.

    I was reading various threads to try and discover a reason for my MS261 C-M having seized up (http://opeforum.com/threads/stihl-ms-261-rebuild-questions.16608/). It will have been at dealership 4 weeks this Thursday awaiting verdict from the Stihl factory rep. I've had 2 Stihl dealerships tell...
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    Stihl Solenoid, fuel filter, and Coil info - Called Stihl (March 2019)

    Curious as to what promted the "upgrades." Is Stihl seeing issues with the original parts?
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    Part # for cylinder on Stihl MS261 C-M?

    I did a Google search using the correct part# for the MS261 C-M cylinder and at this point there does not appear to be an aftermarket product available.
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    Part # for cylinder on Stihl MS261 C-M?

    Thanks. I dropped by Stihl dealer and asked for the part number. He brought up the parts diagram and said there are 3 cylinders listed for the 261 and he would need to see my saw to tell which was appropriate. I looked at the diagram and pointed to the one with the slanted fins and asked for the...
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