Are Strato engines more finicky and hard to work on?

[rhead]

In my further research on the Stihl MS362 compared to MS361, 036 etc. ....I would like to know ...are these newly desighned Strao engines like on the MS362 more finicky/harder to tweak/harder to work on than a notor that is not a Strato?

 

[old-cat]

That's a personal opinion matter. If you peruse the STIHL Service and Parts manuals, you can decide that for yourself.
PM me if you want the manuals.

 

[moody]

If you're just replacing parts or servicing I see no real difference. I've not ported any yet but I'd say there's a little extra time involved but that's probably minimal.

 

[cat-face timber]

If you're just replacing parts or servicing I see no real difference. I've not ported any yet but I'd say there's a little extra time involved but that's probably minimal.

+1

 

[Zombiechopper]

In my further research on the Stihl MS362 compared to MS361, 036 etc. ....I would like to know ...are these newly desighned Strao engines like on the MS362 more finicky/harder to tweak/harder to work on than a notor that is not a Strato?

Not necessarily harder, but quite different in many ways.

Porting.... I don't know. That part makes me nervous and I don't think I would would port one myself. I went on a non-strato buying binge before they all started coming out so I won't have to deal with the issue for several years

 

[rattler362]

In my further research on the Stihl MS362 compared to MS361, 036 etc. ....I would like to know ...are these newly desighned Strao engines like on the MS362 more finicky/harder to tweak/harder to work on than a notor that is not a Strato?

rhead they are not harder to work on the ms362 is a well built saw with that being said be careful with the piston they are pricey.

 

[stihl86]

And they must be hot to really work right. That's one of the major problems with the 201T.

 

[Rounder]

I've had a few different stratos, and the one thing I've noticed is that they are quite a bit more sensitive to altitude/humidity. Just a lot more tweaking to keep them running optimally. Probably not an issue that the average firewood cutter that works in the same general elevation will have to deal with though. I just get job shuffled a lot. And live in an area with quite a bit of altitude variation.

If that's you, go mtronic/at -if that's your cup of tea.

 

[jdvsn83]

And they must be hot to really work right. That's one of the major problems with the 201T.

Could you explain this please? : "And they must be hot to really work right"

I'm having lots of issues with strato saws in my shop when they're hot, but I they'll pass all kind of pressure and vacuum tests when cold...

 

[blsnelling]

FYI, this thread is 4 years old.

 

[jdvsn83]

FYI, this thread is 4 years old.

Yeah, I'm sorry. I'll send him a PM.

 

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