Recent content by benmyers

It was a bad coil (2 different ones)

Thanks for the replies. Both of the "bad" coils would spark (strong blue), but only when you yanked it really hard. Consequently, it would only pop once and never take off. This one isn't even my saw, although I do like how easily it starts and they do run strong. For 70cc I have a 460...

Hey guys. I realized I never updated this. Got the saw going. Initially it’d spark but only if I yanked it really hard. Did the same with a new OEM ignition module. Turns out the old one was bad but the brand new one was also bad. Stihl warrantied it and replaced it. Started right up. I...

I can take a look tonight if you are still looking for one of these.

Shoot me a PM with what you are asking for it, if you don't mind.

Looking to buy a good used MS461, 460, 046. Would also be interested in project saws in this size range.

Yes, brand new carb with new solenoid.

I got this put back together and it still will not run. It does pop off but doesn't fire up and run. It seems like it isn't getting adequate fuel. I checked the impulse passage, fuel line, etc. again when I had it apart and didn't see any issues. I am running out of ideas. Both carbs and both...

I swapped an entire new carburetor. I visually checked the metering height but did not check popoff or anything. I considered the metering lever since it doesn't seem to be getting fuel, but it is odd that both carbs may be doing this.

It does have spark when yanked hard. Nice blue spark. I will get it the rest of the way back together and try it again this evening.

Hey guys. I replaced the coil and it makes no difference. Replaced the carb and it still won't start or run. I pulled the saw back apart to inspect everything as I go back together. So far I don't see anything obvious. Almost acted like it wasn't getting gas. impulse line/path looks good, sealed...

Sorry for the delay guys. I do not know for sure what killed it the first time. I have a customer/friend who burnt 3 pro saws up all together. a 461, Husky 575, and this MS400C. I believe they didn't mix a can of gas, but wasn't able to prove it. The 575 had no oil. The 461 was mixed but I think...

I rebuilt an MS400C recently. It had a chunk broke off the top of the piston, I believe was straight gassed. It got a new OEM piston and cylinder. Saw went together fine and has a ton of compression. The saw will fire but will not stay running. I have tried about everything, including cleaning...