56Sierra 1,845 Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said: i had thought about swopping over, figured I'd get the test of life out of the one gal blitz gas jug ... this is the one (pic) i had my mind set on, just never did pull the trigger. but ...i don't use the chainsaw all that often, lords knows, not as much as you, so i figure better for my use to keep one for mixed gas, and one for bar oil, but this one did catch my eye, i wander if it suffers from sun fade, that's another reason i passed, plus the price! By looking at the price I see they are quite proud of their gas can. Seems to me it would be cumbersome to use. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) no more then this one, but like i said i never did pull the trigger, lol, anything with stihl on it cost a tad higher, just like like paying for johndeere green, caterpillar, or honda, you get what you pay for, besides if i did, i wouldn't keep the bar oil side completely topped off, that's why i like the small one gal blitz jug, i keep it topped off. Edited February 10, 2021 by _Wilson_™ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,736 Posted February 10, 2021 That looks like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist to me. Looks extremely cumbersome to use. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted February 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said: That looks like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist to me. Looks extremely cumbersome to use. Yeah that's probably why I haven't ordered one yet. Plus I bring way more tools than that would hold along with keeping extra chains in my tool box. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 11, 2021 Well I got another saw yesterday... and actually sold my Homelite super xl. This time up is an stihl ms290. $100. Dirty as all gitup. Looks like it sloshed around in a manure spreader without the stink. Story is it ran out of gas and never got restarted. From a farmer who bought it new. Went and bought a new saw when it would not start. Well after digging into it it has a new bar, chain, clutch drum/sprocket, needle bearing, fuel impulse and intake boot, and air filter. Guts look clean as a whistle. I need to keep digging to see if there’s an oil leak somewhere or if it’s just that poorly taken care of. Looks like the oil cap was leaking for sure. Stay tuned fellow chip chuckers. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 11, 2021 wow! your right that ones sure enough dirty, i read in chat, there's firing issue ? but has a good spark ? keep us updated, glad she's in better hands now, ashamed to treat a fine saw like stihl with that little respect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 11, 2021 41 minutes ago, _Wilson_™ said: wow! your right that ones sure enough dirty, i read in chat, there's firing issue ? but has a good spark ? keep us updated, glad she's in better hands now, ashamed to treat a fine saw like stihl with that little respect! I'm not sure what's wrong with this saw yet. I'm going to go through everything, clean the carb, break out loose carbon in the exhaust, clean everything to prevent heat soak and then try my luck starting it. It has good compression so i'm not too worried. The no fire is still that 031 AV. I have spark via the spark tester and can see some on the plug. It's there, not a lightning bolt, but there. I have a wet plug when pulling it over a bunch too. compression is good. So i'm not sure why it won't even fire as i have the 3 basics. Something must be grounding or week ignition coil. checked flywheel for timing, checked coil. On my parts list is a spark plug and maybe an ignition module if i can find one. I might have to convert it to the 031 points system as I heard those do indeed throw lightning bolts when set up correctly.... but then i'd need a different crank. so i'm trying to avoid that. the 031 is on the shelf for now because I'm sick of looking at it. She needed a time-out for being naughty. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 11, 2021 i think now your the chainsaw guy here, been very impressed ... with this thread, also read the arbor site is slowly coming back (thumbs up) but i bet they've stepped on a few toes, over that mishap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 11, 2021 I have a parts washer all lined up to pick up from my cousin's. It was my great uncles and he just gave it to them and it's basically in their way in their shop. I think I might go get that this weekend because this saw would benefit from that greatly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 11, 2021 good deal, i think your right, i would have thought you had a parts washer already, with all the saws you work on. never hurts to have a good fortified shop. say, you got a new bar chain sprocket, and needle bearing with this newest to you saw, i didn't cat h how much the price was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, _Wilson_™ said: good deal, i think your right, i would have thought you had a parts washer already, with all the saws you work on. never hurts to have a good fortified shop. say, you got a new bar chain sprocket, and needle bearing with this newest to you saw, i didn't cat h how much the price was. I paid $100 the saw not knowing it had so many new parts on it. The parts alone are worth $60-80. If I can get this saw looking good and running good, I'd list it for sale for $300 in my area. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 11, 2021 oh, good score! so you do plan on selling it after the repair ? it should make someone a good saw, just hope they treat it better then PO did. you might list it here in the forums, too, yes I'm still looking, lol, just not in any big hurry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) The MS290 is actually a pretty decent saw. A little heavy for the power it has but it cut over 15 cord of firewood for me over the last 3 years and who knows how many since my grandpa bought it new in 2003. This is my 290 and my son and fourwheeler back when we had snow in Feb. This saw will be passed down to my kids or grandkids someday. This would be a much better saw than the 031AV (especially the 031 i can't get to run.) Edited March 11, 2021 by sled_22 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 13, 2021 I went to my local chainsaw hoarder today for funnsies since I received a bonus from work and wanted to treat myself. Found a 1997 jonsered 2095 turbo. 93? Cc. Tank of a big saw. Picked that up and a case of snap on 1/2” drive impact sockets mm. Paid $200. Think I did pretty good. The saw runs but needs a couple parts. I think I got a good deal. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowindown 494 Posted March 13, 2021 Turbo? Is that marketing language or does it have one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,072 Posted March 13, 2021 Oh my, that is a smokin' deal ya got sled!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, slowindown said: Turbo? Is that marketing language or does it have one? Marketing. It has an air induction to the air filter from the flywheel. Forced air from the flywheel is feed to the intake. Not really a turbo but similar outcome...ish. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 13, 2021 oh more like forced air induction ? nice score on the tools, and saw. 93 cc ? oh that's a monster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Picked up a parts washer today too. This was my great uncles. I’ll put it back into service. Now, what solvent should I put in there so I can use it on some plastics without fading. Purple power, mineral spirits, varasol, simple green. So much to choose from. Edited March 13, 2021 by sled_22 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 13, 2021 that's just like the one at Johnny's cycle shop, or one of them, are you going be cleaning chains that cut ever green trees ? (sap) like pine ? i read on the arborist forums lots of guys like purple power, diesel, k-1, mineral spirits, kerosene, but over all purple power was picked more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 13, 2021 Probably more so the saws themselves. So I want it safe for magnesium plastic covers and old paint. to go from this before and after without using a seal pick and 40 shop towels. This is that new2me ms290. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 13, 2021 https://toolspicks.com/best-parts-washer-solvent/ pretty good info here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted March 14, 2021 This is what I decided on since I’m not into engines too often and for the $30 I spent, worst case the garage just smells better. I’m gonna make sure none of these leave a residue before dumping them in. Otherwise I’ll just dilute the simple green. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted March 14, 2021 simple green was also mentioned in the arbor site, i never used a parts washer, just a small metal can and gas, only little Johnny used the parts cleaner after boring Harley jugs, rest of the time we used old gas and a brush, to clean nasty greasy parts, (old soured gas at that) wheel cylinders, c-v joints etc. he old called it working the old school way, but i had been doing that for years working on equipment especially on parts covered in caked on gear oil and hydraulic and engine parts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macarena Man 168 Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) On 1/23/2021 at 2:17 PM, sled_22 said: I got my super xl running today. God what a sweet saw. Love these vintage saws for messing around with. enjoy the video! Good saw. Why no dogs? Lot's of Stihl love here. Anyone run a 090? Mine are: Pioneer Farmsaw (p41-66cc) 24" bar Husqvarna 2100XP has a 24"bar on it now. Usually run a 32" Edited March 16, 2021 by Macarena Man 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites