Makita DCS-520 Is it worth holding onto?

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The air filters for these saws are expensive. I have yet to find a cheap replacement for them anywhere. Here in Canada it is pretty close to $50cdn by the time you pay shipping.

I am working on a muffler mod for these saws right now. I haven't decided on the final design yet. For me it will be a compromise between noise and performance. In some places in Europe the mufflers came from the factory with an open pipe style exhaust port on the muffler. My saws have the more restrictive hood style with removable screen. If I come up with a mod that I am happy with I will post it in the "Chainsaw" forum.
 
Hi guys I had a thought and just typed 44mm piston into flea bay and got a result for one suitable for husky would any 44mm fit as long as same main dimensions?
 
Hi guys I had a thought and just typed 44mm piston into flea bay and got a result for one suitable for husky would any 44mm fit as long as same main dimensions?

Probably not. You would have to check pin diameter, pin-to-top of piston height, and skirt length and width. If they happen to all be the same, possibly it would work.
 
Just been given a ryobi rcs 3535 with a chewed starter pulley . Can find a replacement for less than £15 for a piddle piece of plastic. Saw is all good but for this
 

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As promised and requested a few pics of my 4300i now 5200i running really sweet . New bar and chain in pipeline now it alive. Thanks for all advice guys think I will keep this saw its awesome 20170325_132713.jpg 20170325_132713.jpg 20170325_132730.jpg
 

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Can't get that colour in UK it seems but im kinda ok with how it is. Few miles or kilometers for you on its clock & has bit of wear n tear but still willing. Thanks again guys. On another note I've never actually used one but it has my full respect and will be bit warsy 1st cut on Monday
 
Did ok on Monday just 3 small trees to chop up. Saw is great after a tune but should it keep getting build up of oily crud from here it's a strip down just to clear it . Any advice welcome. 1490868996035-1778487524.jpg
 
Looks like it might be weeping fuel - especially when you tip the saw on it's side. Fill the fuel tank, pull off that foam ring, plug the fuel line, and tip the saw on it's side. Watch for any weeping around the fuel line where it enters the tank. Move the fuel line slightly back and forth to simulate vibrations from the saw.
 
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