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I almost forgot, I got a 272 with a full wrap but sans recoil, muffler, clutch cover, and carb/intake for $40. It needs a new piston, but I have a complete 61 carb/intake and recoil, I got a clutch cover from my local husky shop, and I think I know where I can get a muffler from. I'm taking that, my $20 61 carcass, and another piston-scored 272 that ran until I tore it apart to try and make for the best 2 out of 3. Also, I sold the 440 Mac to a local Mac enthusiast who's gonna restore it and one of the Power Mac 6's to someone else for a total of $100, which is how much all the Macs cost so I essentially got two Macs for free.
 
Just a little suckage to report. I picked up this 034 Super PHO for $100. Clean piston skirts and a measured compression of 155 psi.
Apparently it has a drinking problem and the carb diaphragm was toast. It's running like it should now and have to pick out a bar in the shop to mount on it.DSCN6549.JPG
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Got a CS301 and CS305 for free. Owner said neither ran and he didnt have time for them.

Bar oil in the gas tank and gas in the bar oil tank on the 305. Fresh gas on the 301 and clean the air filter. Both run like champs now. Clean pistons.

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Cruzing Craigslist is clearly dangerous for someone with CAD. The ad banner said chainsaw $300, the ad text said "model 64, starts easy and runs well" along with a picture of limited usefulness of a large Stihl saw with a 36" bar.
Always wanted an 064 as it's a classic, but I've only actually held one once. I made a phone call, packed my tools, and drove the 120 miles to see the saw. Here's what I bought for $250

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Not a 064, but rather an 066 as it was pointed out to me that 064 saws don't have a compression release. The compression is only 125 psi, but it starts easy, and the piston skirts and cylinder bore are clean. Thought if might be a leaking decomp valve, so I installed a plug, but the compression didn't change. The cylinder is OEM and bore is 54mm, so it's clearly a 066. Oh, and the previous owner threw in a set of full wrap bars for it that I didn't include in the picture. Yes, I suck!:happybanana::happybanana::happybanana:
 
Please help is is it a fake?
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Aren't all stihls fake?

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My better half picked up these at a yard sale. 026, 266, 61, 440 and a Chinese g5800 in Gio branding.
$10 for the lot, including the Rubbermaid.
440 had a carboned up ring, 026 needed a fuel line, 266 fired on a prime. The 61 I haven't dug too deep yet. Cylinder looks good but it has 60psi compression. May be a sticking like the 440.
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My better half picked up these at a yard sale. 026, 266, 61, 440 and a Chinese g5800 in Gio branding.
$10 for the lot, including the Rubbermaid.
440 had a carboned up ring, 026 needed a fuel line, 266 fired on a prime. The 61 I haven't dug too deep yet. Cylinder looks good but it has 60psi compression. MY be a sticking like the 440.
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Man, I need to start going to yard sales.

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Got a CS301 and CS305 for free. Owner said neither ran and he didnt have time for them.

Bar oil in the gas tank and gas in the bar oil tank on the 305. Fresh gas on the 301 and clean the air filter. Both run like champs now. Clean pistons.

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I need to give my 305 some love. I used the heck out of it for years. An anti vibe mount broke and I needed a climbing saw right now. So, I got a little MS 170 on sale. The 305 has been sitting for about 3 years now. Need to get it up and going.
 
I finally got pictures of the 045, along with my freshly re-assembled 048 and the alcohol 056 I swapped the runner 272 and the 61 for. The 056 bar was included with the saw, the (new!) 045 bar was part of a swap, and the 048's total cost for everything will remain a secret, but I will tell you it sucks NOT like meaning of this thread.
P.S. Yes, those are large 056 dogs on the 048 and yes, I did custom make the clutch cover dog.
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I finally got pictures of the 045, along with my freshly re-assembled 048 and the alcohol 056 I swapped the runner 272 and the 61 for. The 056 bar was included with the saw, the (new!) 045 bar was part of a swap, and the 048's total cost for everything will remain a secret, but I will tell you it sucks NOT like meaning of this thread.
P.S. Yes, those are large 056 dogs on the 048 and yes, I did custom make the clutch cover dog.
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Some beasts right there![emoji106]
 
Chanting "Must stay off Craigslist" ... "Must stay off Craigslist"...."Must stay off Craigslist". It seems "Resistance is futile.":surprised3::surprised3:
The back story is that my little 2 cycle Troybilt tiller I use in the raised beds was at EOL, as the parts needing replacing for use are getting hard to find.
So off to Craigslist I go and found a listing headline "Stil roatatiller" for sale locally for $40
The body of the ad has a picture of a MM55 and the description "Hasn't run in years."
It was close by, so I had little to lose other than time for a short drive. I checked the compression and is was ~160psi and the gearbox felt to be in good shape, so I brought it home.
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The priming bulb was hard as a rock, but after that was replaced and a little mix down the throat of the carb the little guy came to life, but the tines didn't turn. Pulled off the gearbox only to find it had slipped away from the powerhead and drive shaft wasn't connected. I addressed that situation and took it out to the raised beds to see what it would do. The results were so good I started ordering replacement parts for those for those broken or just needing replacing. Those might total $20, so fully functional for $60
I'm a happy guy, and my wife was happy it wasn't another chainsaw or trimmer.:happy::happy:
 
Picked up this Husqvarna 445 at a yardsale today. I almost passed the yardsale up but a little orange caught my attention.

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He was asking $60 but said it wouldn't run. I asked if he could do any better and he said "how about $30?". I didnt haggle.

Took it home and checked the tank, it was mixed, so that was good. I could tell it had good compression. I then took the muffler off and gave it a peek. It looked brand new inside. Not a hint of scratching.

Then I found the problem. The brake was stuck. I took it apart, cleaned it and oiled the linkage, and put it back together. And it now spins freel .

Gave it a few pulls, and it fired right up. Idled great, and ran good. The fuel is old, and the carb needs some adjustment, but shes a runner. I may run some seafoam through it tomorrow.
 
picked up a stihl hs82r hedge trimmer, 30 inch blade ..Stated it did not run, possible start gassed ..emptied fuel added fresh mix started 3rd pull , the blades are even sharp, ready to cut. ordered new badge and scabbard, not yet installed...don't need one but these are not cheap well over $500 new....
 

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My "you suck" is a old Homelite original EZ.
It was a buddy of mines who asked if I'd get it to work. I said no due to a conflict of interest, me being interested in it.
Got it going easily and he said he had no use for it so it is now mine!
Oh and it's a complete saw.
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Homelite collector in training [emoji879]
 
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