plumnjoe
suffers from cad!
So tell me where the number is located on the saw that would help someone order one like it? Would the label on the handle contain that information? Just trying to help.
Stihl MS 261 and 362 get an Update
- Thread starter sfg.Foley
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
Some of them have a label on the front that gets worn away if the saw is used much, just looked at mine and the only label left is the one on the chain brake handle which is little help..
plumnjoe
suffers from cad!
That's the pic I posted but I was called silly and stupid.
Cowboy1629
New Member
Thanks! I'll print a picture of this and give to my dealer today, maybe this will help to locate one.
SawTroll
Information Collector
The label is in a great place until you decide to use the saw. Then it looks like this:
It (picture in post 276) shows a number similar to the catalog numbers shown in post 97.
The confusing thing about the 261 & 362 Version II is that Stihl does not call them version II. I have seen them on dealer shelves in the local area here (NY & CT), but often the dealer is not even aware of the change.
The easiest way to identify them is to look at the chain cover. Likely, the dealer will continue to get Ver I until the distributor runs out of them.
I would definitely seek out a Ver II, as the weight difference is significant.
The easiest way to identify them is to look at the chain cover. Likely, the dealer will continue to get Ver I until the distributor runs out of them.
I would definitely seek out a Ver II, as the weight difference is significant.
SawTroll
Information Collector
As far as I know, there are substantial gains to be had by just a muffler mod on the US version of the MS361....
It did make a difference on my Euro one as well, but not as much as reported on the US ones.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Yes, and the redesigned cooling fins on the cylinders, that give the impression that the cylinders are slanted backwards - even though they aren't.
Cowboy1629
New Member
Stopped by my dealer today to give him the numbers plumnjoe supplied. Just for the record his MS 261 C-M was a November 2015 order and the number is 1141-011-3085 vs the newer number that plumnjoe listed of 1141-011-3095. He said he would check with his distributor during his next order to see if he could get it but since he just got a shipment in it might be 2 to 3 weeks before he orders again.
I will let you know what I find out. Thanks again plumnjoe for the part number!
I will let you know what I find out. Thanks again plumnjoe for the part number!
El Moobs
Are we there yet?
The fins are a big improvement in my humble opinion. They direct the flow of air from the flywheel out toward the muffler and also increase fin area.
El Moobs
Are we there yet?
El Moobs
Are we there yet?
The exhaust port is a little higher too. I'm not sure that was a great idea.
Pretty sure that's a lot different from my 361..been awhile since I took it apart.
El Moobs
Are we there yet?
Oh yeah. Big difference between this saw and the 361.
Supreme Being
ArboristSite Lurker
What saw/version is that?
El Moobs
Are we there yet?
That is the MS362C NE, or type II. I'm not sure what to call it really.
plumnjoe
suffers from cad!
Not you - but those that decided to put such a label there.
I was worried that i might have been providing misleading information. Just wanted to make sure the label I took a pic of would be of help to those trying to find the version 2 ms261cm's. I also have the v2 ms362cm if anyone needs any info from that saw.
El Moobs
Are we there yet?
I've ported a few of the new 261s too, but I forgot to check timing numbers on the stock jug. I'll do that on the next one. It should be on the bench in a few days.
