Possible MS 440

[mountain_man]

I have an option of buying an MS 440 saw that does not run. Gets spark to the plug but will not fire. Compression feels good on the pull starter. What do you think this saw might be worth? Think around 90 is a good price? Saw looks to be in pretty good shape not overly worn either. Thanks

 

[teacherman]

Yes it sounds like a good price to me. Parts 440s go for a lot more than that.

 

[blsnelling]

If you don't want it, I do

 

[mountain_man]

Is their any common cause to this? Should I do the standard thing and start at fuel and work further from there? I'm guessing it's someone adjusting a carb who didn't have a clue. Could also be the same as my 361 and missing a ground. Any other thoughts on stuff that are perhaps common? Thanks

 

[blsnelling]

Disassemble the carb completely and clean all passages with carb cleaner. If the diaphragms are at all stiff, replace them.

 

[oneoldbanjo]

No sense taking it apart until you have identified the cause of it not running. I would start with a compession check.....less than 140 it is time to pull the cylinder off and freshen things up. Squirt a bit of fuel mix down the carb throat and try to start it.....if it fires and then dies when the fuel runs out it is time to take the carb apart and clean it and replace the diaprhagms and check and/or replace the fuel and impulse hoses. If the engine has good compression and the fuel down the carb doesn't get you anything.....it is probably ignition.

 

[Saw Dr.]

You better start drivin' before someone on here figures out where it is. It is all about being friends until there is a good saw up for grabs cheap.... $90 is stupid cheap if it is in good shape.

 

[super3]

You better start drivin' before someone on here figures out where it is. It is all about being friends until there is a good saw up for grabs cheap.... $90 is stupid cheap if it is in good shape.

Ya, your'e not gone yet?

 

[mountain_man]

already being held I called him and I'll pick it up in a few hours. Cross fingers for hoping it's really easy to make working again! lol

 

[SteveH]

$90, go get it.

 

[GASoline71]

90 bucks is stealing it... probably only need a new fuel filter... or go through the carby.

If ya got spark and compression, and it still won't fire... fuel delivery will be the culprit.

Gary

 

[2000ssm6]

$90????:jawdrop::jawdrop:

 

[Evan]

id pay 90 for it.

i think if compression was 140 id run it. my 044 only had 120/125 so i didnt even try tore it down and am acid cleaning the cylinder. actualy been acid cleaning it for awhile it was scored pretty bad across the exhaust port but shes cleaning up very very well.

good luck with yours