I figure one of you "AS" geniuses have to know this one. Because I'm stumped. I am trying to figure out if the ms361 shared any parts with the 036 or if I have some sort of Frankensaw situation going on. A few months back, I had finished rebuilding my trusty old ms361 that was the first new saw I had bought. I recently acquired an extremely neglected ms361 and a low mileage 180c for free. The 180c had bar oil issues. A quick set screw fix and I'm in business. The 361 needs alot of new parts. So I am refurbishing the thing basically.
Anyway... to the point..... I am going off of part numbers ordering things. So far everything matches ms361. And it's obvious just by looking at it even though it is missing all model labels and badges... But this dang chain brake handle. When I type this number in, I'm getting a chain brake handle for an 036. Are they the same? Does anyone have the 036 and ms361 to compare these handles? The 036 oem handle/ guards are more readily available and a little cheaper than the ms361 handles. If they're identical I'll roll with the 036 handle. But I want this saw to be right. It just makes me wonder. Well if these interchange why aren't they listed as such. Especially in the AM world. Or what is done to this saw that idk about. Seems like a bone stock neglected saw. All stihl everything on it still. The CB handle has been on the saw for a good while as well by the looks of it. And before I started breaking it down, the chain brake works great. The handle is just cracked. So I'm just curious if anyone can inform me. Here's what I have for oem part numbers.
1135 790 9100 = ms341 ms361 handle (what the saw should have)
1135 792 9100 = 034 036 ms360 handle (currently what this saw is wearing as shown in pictures)
I truly appreciate any input on the mystery
Take care y'all!
Anyway... to the point..... I am going off of part numbers ordering things. So far everything matches ms361. And it's obvious just by looking at it even though it is missing all model labels and badges... But this dang chain brake handle. When I type this number in, I'm getting a chain brake handle for an 036. Are they the same? Does anyone have the 036 and ms361 to compare these handles? The 036 oem handle/ guards are more readily available and a little cheaper than the ms361 handles. If they're identical I'll roll with the 036 handle. But I want this saw to be right. It just makes me wonder. Well if these interchange why aren't they listed as such. Especially in the AM world. Or what is done to this saw that idk about. Seems like a bone stock neglected saw. All stihl everything on it still. The CB handle has been on the saw for a good while as well by the looks of it. And before I started breaking it down, the chain brake works great. The handle is just cracked. So I'm just curious if anyone can inform me. Here's what I have for oem part numbers.
1135 790 9100 = ms341 ms361 handle (what the saw should have)
1135 792 9100 = 034 036 ms360 handle (currently what this saw is wearing as shown in pictures)
I truly appreciate any input on the mystery
Take care y'all!