STIHL MS271

[jakethesnake]

Just not a fan of working on clamshell saws.
If I decide to keep it I will tare into it. Really learn fast. Lol

That’s the only way I ever learn. I don’t honestly like working on saws in general I’ve learned a good bit just from buying stuff that runs. But doesn’t run well. It’s hard to find free time though Find a good clean area and tear that sucker open. I think you can tackle it.

 

[RI Chevy]

I can do it. Just comes down to whether I want to or not. Lol

 

[jakethesnake]

I can do it. Just comes down to whether I want to or not. Lol

Yep. I know the feeling

 

[Fish]

Don't be scared.

That is what I tell all the girls!!!!

 

[RI Chevy]

Lol. Nothing to do with being scared. Everything to do with whether or not I really want to spend the time working on it and putting money into it when I have many Pro saws.

 

[I Know Something]

Funny. One if my engineer's handed me a MS271 farm boss. Says it seems to lack oiling as and to "hotrod"it. Lol. So I was wondering, would the 291 p&c fit on the platform? Says I have a sisable budget if I pursue it. Thoughts? Any input is appreciated.

 

[RI Chevy]

I am not positive, but I do not think so. The 290, 311, 390 platform used to be interchangeable, but I'm not sure the newest ones still are. These are all clamshell saws.

 

[I Know Something]

I am fully aware it's a clamshell. Lol. I just see a lot of literature referencing 271 and 291 on the same line when I do silly things like....Google ms271 mods. Lol. Hence my curiosity.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I will say that the 280 model, even though a clamshell is a bit easier to take apart and rebuild than the 290 saws. I'd think that the 271 wouldn't be much different than the 270-280 versions...
One thing about the later ones, while you have it apart, if it was straight gassed always check the main bearings on these saws, they seem to go bad often given little lubrication..