how about a Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX,+IA GTG thread?

[Digger's Dad]

Need some opinions...

My Dad has an MS 180C, the little spring assisted start, tool-less chain tensioner variety that most of us throw rocks at. He loves the little saw and has had it for 6 or 7 years. I don't know how many cords of wood he has cut with it - at least 40. I put new rings in it, changed it to a fully adjustable carb and opened the exhaust 3 or 4 years ago. It started acting up on him last month and I have found that the bearings are bad. I couldn't check compression with the bearings so rough, but the last time I checked it (maybe a year ago) it was about 140 or 145 psi.

Here's the question: Do I get him a new one? Repair the one he has? If I repair it do I just replace the bearings and seals or put a whole new cylinder, piston, crank, etc. If I repair it - does it need to be OEM or are some of the after-market parts okay? I don't want to have to work on it again every 6 months.

If it were mine I'd throw in after-market parts and see how it worked out. But it's my Dad and I would like it to be right for him.

So - ideas, thoughts and opinions. Before someone says "Replace it with a Husky/Dolmar/Johnny Red" - it has to be a Stihl for him to be happy.

 

[Workshop]

Need some opinions...

My Dad has an MS 180C, the little spring assisted start, tool-less chain tensioner variety that most of us throw rocks at. He loves the little saw and has had it for 6 or 7 years. I don't know how many cords of wood he has cut with it - at least 40. I put new rings in it, changed it to a fully adjustable carb and opened the exhaust 3 or 4 years ago. It started acting up on him last month and I have found that the bearings are bad. I couldn't check compression with the bearings so rough, but the last time I checked it (maybe a year ago) it was about 140 or 145 psi.

Here's the question: Do I get him a new one? Repair the one he has? If I repair it do I just replace the bearings and seals or put a whole new cylinder, piston, crank, etc. If I repair it - does it need to be OEM or are some of the after-market parts okay? I don't want to have to work on it again every 6 months.

If it were mine I'd throw in after-market parts and see how it worked out. But it's my Dad and I would like it to be right for him.

So - ideas, thoughts and opinions. Before someone says "Replace it with a Husky/Dolmar/Johnny Red" - it has to be a Stihl for him to be happy.

My honest opinion? I've talked with your Dad. I've listened to your Dad. I think I can truthfully say this, Marc, because I can identify with your Dad and the pride he has in you. Whatever you decide, rebuild with OE or rebuild with aftermarket, he will be happy with the finished product, because you, his Son, laid your hands upon it. I know I would be happy with that, too.
The real question is replacing the saw. I know he would not be displeased with that. Neither would I. But, it would bother him, and me, if it could be rebuilt for 70-100 versus 180 for a new one. What would really bother him, I think, is that you are spending your money, Your Money, on him. I also know that he would be very gracious and accept a new saw. But, I feel, he would rather have less money spent on him, than on yourself.
But that's just me.

 

[teacherman]

Before someone says "Replace it with a Husky/Dolmar/Johnny Red" - it has to be a Stihl for him to be happy.

Stihl Über Alles

 

[old cookie]

Thanks Sawnami that is some real good information to remember.This could come in handy on a lot of things.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Be careful out there roads are frosty. Not far from being bad.

 

[Hinerman]

Good Morning. Like Kenneth said---be careful out there.

 

[hoskvarna]

Morning guys
Heat wave 26deg here [emoji106]


Sent from Hoskvarna Hills

 

[teacherman]

Good morning, gentlemen. Been halfway down with something that might be shingles the past few days, hoping to get some things done today. Be safe out there!

 

[Workshop]

Morning everybody.
Foggy and 36 right now.
Wednesday its supposed to be around 60.

 

[67L36Driver]

My honest opinion? I've talked with your Dad. I've listened to your Dad. I think I can truthfully say this, Marc, because I can identify with your Dad and the pride he has in you. Whatever you decide, rebuild with OE or rebuild with aftermarket, he will be happy with the finished product, because you, his Son, laid your hands upon it. I know I would be happy with that, too.
The real question is replacing the saw. I know he would not be displeased with that. Neither would I. But, it would bother him, and me, if it could be rebuilt for 70-100 versus 180 for a new one. What would really bother him, I think, is that you are spending your money, Your Money, on him. I also know that he would be very gracious and accept a new saw. But, I feel, he would rather have less money spent on him, than on yourself.
But that's just me.

I concur. [emoji6]

Drop in a Farmertec engine ($26 + postage) and continue to march.

Done three of the 017/MS180 types so far.

Morning Midlanders!

 

[TALLGUY]

I went to an auction and came home with new home decorating.

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[plcnut]

I went to an auction and came home with new home decorating.

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Saw display shelves?

 

[TALLGUY]

Yep shelves. They are right off the wall of the hardware store. Lighted on the under side too.

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[67L36Driver]

Shot myself in the foot.

My playing strategy is to drop back to less than max bet after a winning hand. [emoji21]

 

[Digger's Dad]

Stihl Über Alles

Stihl is a good saw, and I love my little MS260. However, as long as I can run my Makita 6401 I cannot, in all good conscience, "like" this post. It may be the ONLY saw Dolmar ever got right, but baby - they got it RIIIGHT!!

Thanks for the feedback, though.

 

[Hedgerow]

Stihl Über Alles

Uber Alles translated into Swedish:

"Ultimate disappointment"

 

[Hedgerow]

Or was it "Losers bracket"??

I can't remember...

 

[Workshop]

Or was it "Losers bracket"??

I can't remember...

Almost spit my soda out my nose, dude.
Bahahaha.

 

[Hedgerow]

 

[cobey]

I cut a truck load of wood for a guy and got $50. Not too bad for 30 to 40 minutes work