A text to me from Bradley 
@Manofstihl066
Randy, I'm texting u because i won't be going on the forum.  I've been raked over the coals on speculation and haven't said a word as to why Jason has the saw.   Things have been real *s-wordty around here lately with dads cancer and chemo and I just don't have the time or energy to be involved in another online skirmish.   When I got the saw back from u it ran and looked great.  That was never an issue.  I took it upon myself to remove the epoxy and change intake timing.  I took the intake to 85, which made the saw impossible to tune.  I couldn't get the low rich enough, causing a lean seize.  Jason told me he would replace the cylinder no charge so I sent it to him.  I understand everyone's anger and I will be paying the ones back for the parts that are on that saw.  I can't right now, but I will soon.  I'm telling u this for the guys on the forum.  Thanks.