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Just the way that everything, always, turns into an oil thread. All unmodified small 2 stroke engines built since 1990 will be just fine with 40-1, provided you're using the best oil from either Stihl or Husky. Dang it, there I go. It is contagious.

First login for a while. I see this place doesnt change much.

That's strange. Usually saws run much stronger faster better when incorrectly tuned. Something must be wrong with your saw.

Now I understand. My envelope is also not as full as I'd prefer. I need to sell my 562xp...

The old chain probably has driver links messed up, but a few mins with a flat file will clean them up. Not a pleasant task, but do-able. Rims cost less than chains. It isn't hard to ensure that you aren't continuing to damage bar. Maybe this is me being too cheap, but I wouldn't toss the...

Come on...everyone has two cash envelopes in their house. One for emergencies that the wife knows about, and a secret one for screaming deals on guns and chainsaws.

Took me about 35seconds to find it on Craigslist. If it runs, it's worth it. If you even just look down spark plug hole and see exhaust side of cylinder you'll know if it's toasted. You did just increase your competition by posting here. Although if you don't already know the pros/cons of...

Actually you just told the OP what you do, which is something he can't do right now. I profusely apologize for giving the glory of Arboristsite affirmation to someone who posted an actual response to the OP.

Been there. As cgraham1 says, just get the main stuff and move on. That wasn't what you wanted to hear, but if you want to have a pretty saw, a compressor is required. Sure, toothbrushes, Qtips, paintbrushes and toothpicks will work, but you'll spend 15 mins doing half as much as a compressor...

Save it for softwood, if you think you'll ever encounter any.

Thanks Cap'n Obv.... If my 346oe starts not running well should I switch to silver?

$500 minimum +shipping if your hour count is close. An el48 carb it will help it sell better here, but probably doesn't matter to most Craigslist'ers.

I am unaware of the method of re-tuning your saw by changing out bars.

You most certainly cannot with a round grinder.

When cutting the exact same size of wood less than bar length (i.e. 16"), there is not an appreciable difference between using a 20" or 24" bar. The resistance on the engine from the extra weight of pulling and longer, and thus heavier chain pales in comparison to the friction of cutting...

Good call. If a dealer is charging about the same for a 555 & 372, the only good options are to buy the 372, or go somewhere else to get 555.

If you only test pressure, then only a failing test will tell you what you need to know.

There is not much difference power-wise. Vibration is a night and day difference, but antivibe can be overrated by people who never run a saw for more than 1 tank. For cutters who run a saw all day, I understand that plenty of 272s were retired early when the 371s came out because of the vibes...

I clicked on this thinking...Good luck, you're priced too high... Then I saw that it's a NOS KS. Very cool. Someone will want this.

Yeah, that's really weird that the former logger and soldier who is in diapers and doesn't know who he is some days is has depression on the days that he is cognitive. At least he has really sympathetic co-workers and "friends" who can call out his Alzheimers "b/s"...