JackBurton
ArboristSite Lurker
Hi all.
Short version is, Ive got an MS270 with a torn intake boot. Second one in two years. Already ordered that, but not sure thats the only issue.
Longer version is, Some time back I posted an issue my neighbor was having getting his MS270 repaired. Turned out to be the intake boot. That was about a year and a half ago I believe.
Anyway, a few weeks ago, as he was finishing up his Winter wood stockpile, he started having issues again.
This time it was very odd.
Saw ran great, except when tilted forward. Then it would stumble and die.
I did some research here and other places and everything I found seemed to point to the carb or fuel line. Fuel like LOOKS good, but until I pull it, I cant check it very well.
My guess was the carb, since I couldnt get it running good at idle. The screw is maxed out, but limit caps are in place. Based on that, I figured it might be a good candidate for a rebuild.
Neighbor thought what the heck, and was going to order the kit, but the dealer wanted to know what number was on the carb, and he didnt know. I took it off to get the number, and noticed the boot.
As I said, this is the second boot in less than 2 years, and the saw doesnt get abused, so Im not sure what is going on.
Is this a common thing for these to go that quick?
Is there something he can to do prolong the life of the new one?
Would it help to put some kind of silicone lube on the end by the cylinder?
--my thought here is that if its getting twisted, maybe that will let it move slightly to alleviate the issue. Maybe not?
My other question is, given its age, and it has been well used, but not nearly worn out, would it be wise to go ahead and rebuild the carb while Im at it? I can get the kit cheap online, so its considerably cheaper than the dealer.
I initially thought Id just do the intake and see how it went, but Id rather not tear into it again if I dont have to. I dont mind helping a neighbor out when I can, but Ive got my own stuff going on too!
Any help or thoughts appreciated!
Short version is, Ive got an MS270 with a torn intake boot. Second one in two years. Already ordered that, but not sure thats the only issue.
Longer version is, Some time back I posted an issue my neighbor was having getting his MS270 repaired. Turned out to be the intake boot. That was about a year and a half ago I believe.
Anyway, a few weeks ago, as he was finishing up his Winter wood stockpile, he started having issues again.
This time it was very odd.
Saw ran great, except when tilted forward. Then it would stumble and die.
I did some research here and other places and everything I found seemed to point to the carb or fuel line. Fuel like LOOKS good, but until I pull it, I cant check it very well.
My guess was the carb, since I couldnt get it running good at idle. The screw is maxed out, but limit caps are in place. Based on that, I figured it might be a good candidate for a rebuild.
Neighbor thought what the heck, and was going to order the kit, but the dealer wanted to know what number was on the carb, and he didnt know. I took it off to get the number, and noticed the boot.
As I said, this is the second boot in less than 2 years, and the saw doesnt get abused, so Im not sure what is going on.
Is this a common thing for these to go that quick?
Is there something he can to do prolong the life of the new one?
Would it help to put some kind of silicone lube on the end by the cylinder?
--my thought here is that if its getting twisted, maybe that will let it move slightly to alleviate the issue. Maybe not?
My other question is, given its age, and it has been well used, but not nearly worn out, would it be wise to go ahead and rebuild the carb while Im at it? I can get the kit cheap online, so its considerably cheaper than the dealer.
I initially thought Id just do the intake and see how it went, but Id rather not tear into it again if I dont have to. I dont mind helping a neighbor out when I can, but Ive got my own stuff going on too!
Any help or thoughts appreciated!