Stihl QC Slipping?

[Mastermind]

I've been accused of bashing Husqvarna "unfairly". In my defense, I've said that when you take apart a new saw, and find the sort of things I've seen, that the members of our forum need to be made aware of it.

Well....here we go. Brand new MS461 with the spark plug cross threaded, and run in all the way. Made it thru the test run, and quality control too.

I'll be replacing this top end.....its scrap metal now.

 

[farminkarman]

I've been accused of bashing Husqvarna "unfairly". In my defense, I've said that when you take apart a new saw, and find the sort of things I've seen, that the members of our forum need to be made aware of it.

Well....here we go. Brand new MS461 with the spark plug cross threaded, and run in all the way. Made it thru the test run, and quality control too.

I'll be replacing this top end.....its scrap metal now.

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That is a huge bummer! Thanks for sharing Randy.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

It may not be what you want to do, if you fit a time sert/Helicoil or get Sean carr to fix it ( your choice of what best) I think if you port it along with your other saws , after all it just another top end. You just may find it will Get you some dollars, when someone needs one


Edit but what a bummer finding that

 

[AlfA01]

I've been accused of bashing Husqvarna "unfairly". In my defense, I've said that when you take apart a new saw, and find the sort of things I've seen, that the members of our forum need to be made aware of it.

Well....here we go. Brand new MS461 with the spark plug cross threaded, and run in all the way. Made it thru the test run, and quality control too.

I'll be replacing this top end.....its scrap metal now.

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That sucks! Dibz!

 

[Mastermind]

That sucks! Dibz!

Trade for olive oil?

 

[Mastermind]

But wait.....there's more !!!!

Intake boot is all jacked up.

 

[kingOFgEEEks]

First saw off the line after lunch on a Friday?

 

[deye223]

Looks like stihl are employing x Husqvarna assemblers .

 

[qurotro]

But wait.....there's more !!!!

Intake boot is all jacked up.

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The 461 I bought before has the metal ring jammed in the throat of the boot incorrectly. I managed to take the ring out and the rubber boot healed itself after a few days and nothing was replaced.

 

[redline4]

You should see some of the stuff that's messed up on cars right off the transport that cost well over $50k.

 

[PissRev]

I hesitate to mention this, but I have a BR800 blower that I bought new in December and it's been back to the shop five times because it just will not run more than 10 minutes. The mechanic at my dealer has no idea why it won't run. He's already replaced the carburetor, the fuel lines twice, the fuel filter, the tank vent, adjusted the valves, and still can't get it to run right. What do you do if you get a new piece of equipment and that even the dealer can't get the running right?

 

[AlfA01]

Trade for olive oil?

You got yourself a deal, mister!

 

[farminkarman]

I hesitate to mention this, but I have a BR800 blower that I bought new in December and it's been back to the shop five times because it just will not run more than 10 minutes. The mechanic at my dealer has no idea why it won't run. He's already replaced the carburetor, the fuel lines twice, the fuel filter, the tank vent, adjusted the valves, and still can't get it to run right. What do you do if you get a new piece of equipment and that even the dealer can't get the running right?

If I were in your shoes, I would be pushing for the dealer to swap out the blower with a new one.

 

[Hinerman]

I've been accused of bashing Husqvarna "unfairly". In my defense, I've said that when you take apart a new saw, and find the sort of things I've seen, that the members of our forum need to be made aware of it.

Well....here we go. Brand new MS461 with the spark plug cross threaded, and run in all the way. Made it thru the test run, and quality control too.

I'll be replacing this top end.....its scrap metal now.

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Is the dealer replacing the cylinder under warranty? The saw is brand new...

 

[cus_deluxe]

I hesitate to mention this, but I have a BR800 blower that I bought new in December and it's been back to the shop five times because it just will not run more than 10 minutes. The mechanic at my dealer has no idea why it won't run. He's already replaced the carburetor, the fuel lines twice, the fuel filter, the tank vent, adjusted the valves, and still can't get it to run right. What do you do if you get a new piece of equipment and that even the dealer can't get the running right?

tell em to piss off and go by an ebz 8550

 

[Mastermind]

Is the dealer replacing the cylinder under warranty? The saw is brand new...

Yes sir. All he needed was the serial number. New top end is on the way.

 

[Mastermind]

If I were in your shoes, I would be pushing for the dealer to swap out the blower with a new one.

Agreed.

 

[Mastermind]

You got yourself a deal, mister!

I ran a tap thru the plug hole and carefully got it back straight and square. Plug will seal, and thread in correctly. I'm just not sure the threads will hold up long term.

 

[Mastermind]

The 461 is gone BTW. I just got a message that once those that are in the system are gone, there will be no more.

 

[deye223]

The 461 is gone BTW. I just got a message that once those that are in the system are gone, there will be no more.

Sad day for me I reckon it was the best 75 odd cc saw that stihl ever built for Aussie hardwood