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[Woodwackr]

I just need a crank for a 261, got one here that’s nice shape that I bought as a parts saw but lower rod bearing is loose

Might have one. Will check my 261 box.

 

[bogieboy]

I just need a crank for a 261, got one here that’s nice shape that I bought as a parts saw but lower rod bearing is loose

Might have one. Will check my 261 box.

If @Woodwackr doesnt have one, HLSupply has aftermarket ones for relatively affordable, if you want... i have had very good experiences with them, and they are site supporters

Non-Genuine Crankshaft for Stihl MS261 replaces 1141 030 0400

www.hlsproparts.com

 

[Mastermind]

they are site supporters

HL Supply is owned by @Gentleman who also owns this forum.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

HL Supply is owned by @Gentleman who also owns this forum.

I knew what he was getting at and yes gentleman owns the forum, we definitely need to give proper credit to him for having this place for information and just general conversation with other chainsaw nuts.

 

[Mastermind]

I knew what he was getting at and yes gentleman owns the forum, we definitely need to give proper credit to him for having this place for information and just general conversation with other chainsaw nuts.

Bruce gave us an alternative to what had become a nightmare of a forum to a great many of us. For that, I'll be eternally grateful to him.

 

[bogieboy]

I knew what he was getting at and yes gentleman owns the forum, we definitely need to give proper credit to him for having this place for information and just general conversation with other chainsaw nuts.

HL Supply is owned by @Gentleman who also owns this forum.

@Mastermind thank you for clarifying that, i knew there was more of a connection but couldnt remember what it was exactly!

 

[Woodwackr]

Is this it?

 

[bigbadbob]

Took my 261 to the dealer.
passed all tests.
Nice he didnt charge me.
bought a new plug and solenoid,, took carb apart to double check internals,, nothing off.
hot day here,, so did some fir wood noodling till saw was hot
fine for 10 minutes,, then worse than B4,,

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Is this it?View attachment 432124View attachment 432125

Looks like a 261 crank

 

[bogieboy]

Looks like a 261 crank

1141 could be a261 or 271/291, but usually the bearings are still on 271/291 cranks due to being clamshell so i would say its likely a 261 as well

 

[lehman live edge slab]

1141 could be a261 or 271/291, but usually the bearings are still on 271/291 cranks due to being clamshell so i would say its likely a 261 as well

Never gotten to looking but has anyone compared a 271/291 crank to a 261? What were the differences if they have..

 

[Woodwackr]

1141 could be a261 or 271/291, but usually the bearings are still on 271/291 cranks due to being clamshell so i would say its likely a 261 as well

It came out of a 261.
I thought the 1141 was odd

 

[bogieboy]

It came out of a 261.
I thought the 1141 was odd

1141also covers 271/291... crank for a 271 pictured...

 

[bigbadbob]

Mt 261 cm is DOM of 12/15 the label on the chainbrake is missing so no mtronic version ,,, so anybody know how to figure out what version of mtronic it is so i can do a reset??

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Mt 261 cm is DOM of 12/15 the label on the chainbrake is missing so no mtronic version ,,, so anybody know how to figure out what version of mtronic it is so i can do a reset??

Should be on the coil, but odds are it’s before the 2.1 so should be start in cold start let idle 45-90 seconds and shut off without touching throttle

 

[bigbadbob]

Should be on the coil, but odds are it’s before the 2.1 so should be start in cold start let idle 45-90 seconds and shut off without touching throttle

Thank sort of what i figured.... I did the carb kit and found an interesting thing,, this throttle block was on backward,, allowing only 1/3-1/2 throttle,, yet it pass MDG,, I was given the saw scored with no history,, you never know what you will find digging.. not mtronic carb pictured but same item

 

[FergusonTO35]

When I was a tech, I found that most common vehicle problems were the same things that happen no matter how much technology is involved. The actual electronics were usually pretty reliable even if the vehicle was a POS overall.

 

[Chips&Giggles]

I scroll online marketplace to relax sometimes. Found this saw. Dont need it. Dont want it. But sure am curious to know what it is. These two photos are the only info he has. - 660?

 

[Mastermind]

I scroll online marketplace to relax sometimes. Found this saw. Dont need it. Dont want it. But sure am curious to know what it is. These two photos are the only info he has. - 660? View attachment 434055View attachment 434056

Yep.

 

[Woodwackr]

I scroll online marketplace to relax sometimes. Found this saw. Dont need it. Dont want it. But sure am curious to know what it is. These two photos are the only info he has. - 660? View attachment 434055View attachment 434056

So, you’ll send it to me, since you don’t want it. I can pay freight