Parts chainsaws?

[merc_man]

So when do you consider a saw to be just for parts?
My problem is i need a few fasteners for one of my saws i am working on. I have a 020t that needs a top end wich i have a knock off one for it. It stihl needs a crank shaft and few smalls to start reassembling. I already stole the anti vibe for my other ms200t. It will need a recoil and clutch cover as well if i did re build it.



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[Funky sawman]

If the saw is hard to get new parts for, then I part them out if it has a major failure. Otherwise, rebuild and run

 

[Ketchup]

It’s all about parts cost and availability. And how you value your time.

I wouldn’t bother with it.

 

[David Young]

Well some folks hoard stuff.
Sometimes another parts saw falls in your lap. Patience is the key.

 

[PA Dan]

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[67L36Driver]

So when do you consider a saw to be just for parts?
My problem is i need a few fasteners for one of my saws i am working on. I have a 020t that needs a top end wich i have a knock off one for it. It stihl needs a crank shaft and few smalls to start reassembling. I already stole the anti vibe for my other ms200t. It will need a recoil and clutch cover as well if i did re build it.



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Excepting the fuel and oil caps, I don’t see squat between an 020t and a 200t.

A 200t is always worth rebuilding even with China parts and, there is a wealth of that available.

Them go for $450 and above for dog eared runners on evilbay.

 

[Ketchup]

020t has a different case shape at the transfer lowers and and the jug has no dividers in the transfers. You can put a 200t jug on a 020t case but a significant amount of the transfer is obstructed. Not loads of other differences besides what was mentioned above.

My experience with AM parts for 200t has been hit or miss. I’ve had good FT jugs and bad. Love the Hyway popup piston. Lots of issues with screws, AV mounts etc. The tanks all leak. Side handles are skewed, carbs don’t work. I had a clutch cover that was too tight for the drum and wasn’t fixable. Enough BS that I avoid selling a saw that has significant AM parts on it. My personal 200t is built on an FT case and crank, but I wouldn’t sell one.

I would toss it in the parts pile and wait for a few more dead 200t. They seem to show up pretty often.

 

[LoneOak]

So when do you consider a saw to be just for parts?
My problem is i need a few fasteners for one of my saws i am working on. I have a 020t that needs a top end wich i have a knock off one for it. It stihl needs a crank shaft and few smalls to start reassembling. I already stole the anti vibe for my other ms200t. It will need a recoil and clutch cover as well if i did re build it.



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When it gets smashed by a tree!

 

[Al Smith]

Before they came out with after market cylinders and pistons a donor 020 or 200T sold cheap on flea bay .I think I had 50 bucks in one I bought just for the cases . I haven't checked lately what a donor is going for .

 

[StihlMagnum440]

When it gets smashed by a tree!

Haha. Well .

 

[StihlMagnum440]

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Well I came close to making a parts saw! Replaced flywheel, plastics, clutch/starter covers, and handle with parts from Farmertec 440 kit. You guys that know your saws must pick up some expensive saws for next to nothing by knowing what to look for on a saw that is smashed up. My saw looks better than in years and runs like it always has and is out cutting wood...thanks to tips from guys on this forum. Now I have a Farmertec engine and carb to play with. I love the Farmertec see through gas tank...nice to glance and easily see if gas is getting down to refill level. Stretched the intake boot about 6" or more haha so all the lines got replaced OEM. Farmertec and this forum bailed me out for like $230 or so. Thanks.