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  1. Den69RS96

    Stihl 046 fuel tank

    Flippy cap and tank vent set up is different. I bought a new 046 tank vent because I thought mine was leaking. Turns out the tank was cracked. I ended up with a 460 tank and it has the new style vent.
  2. Den69RS96

    What brand of 2 stroke oil are you using ?

    I’ve use Stihl ultra, or husky xp. Lately I’ve been using VP racing synthetic oil all mixed at 50:1
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    Sell 361 for 462?

    Congrats on the new saw.
  4. Den69RS96

    Sell 361 for 462?

    I haven't really kept up on the new Stihl saws, but after reading this thread, it peaked my curiosity. I currently have a 250,361, and 046. The specs on the 462 seem awesome. The weight is in between the 361 and 046, but it has the same hp as the 046. It seems I could replace my 361 and 046...
  5. Den69RS96

    Arians 27 Ton splitter problems

    Also, if it runs ok on idle and low throttle, but not on 1/2 to full, clean the main jet as well.
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    Arians 27 Ton splitter problems

    The holes in the pilot jet are extremely small. I had a similar issue on the Subaru engine on my pressure washer. I used a thin piece of wire off a small metal brush and ran it through the main jet. Runs perfect now. There are a few hard to see holes on the side of the jet.
  7. Den69RS96

    Sthil 250 vs 270

    Check craigs list for a good used ms361. You can get a good one for around 400. It’s not much heavier than the 250, but has way more power. You can run a 16-25 inch bar. I bought mine used and it’s my favorite saw. I also have a ms250 that I bought new 15 years ago. I like it for the...
  8. Den69RS96

    Briggs generator idle control issue

    Thanks I'll give it a shot.
  9. Den69RS96

    Briggs generator idle control issue

    Yes it's producing power. If I plug a halogen light in at idle it barely lights it up. Once I move the throttle to operating rpm it's bright. I actually had to use it last week to run my house for 5 hours since we lost power. I replaced the idle control transformer. The power wires run...
  10. Den69RS96

    Briggs generator idle control issue

    I have a 10kw Briggs portable generator. Last month I started it up and it would only stay at idle. The idle control switch was off. I can manually pull on the throttle linkage and it will rev and stay at operating Rpms. If I set the idle control switch to on it will bring the engine back...
  11. Den69RS96

    MS250 will fire, but dies a half second later, won't stay running

    I have found another dealer a couple towns over that I'll give a shot next time I need a carb kit. The dealer I normally use told me a carb kit was around 18 bucks plus tax. A new carb was around 25. For the small difference in price, I wanted the new carb anyway. This dealer stopped...
  12. Den69RS96

    MS250 will fire, but dies a half second later, won't stay running

    My Stihl dealer will not sell rebuild kits for the carbs. I had to buy a new one for my 250. They are around 25-30 bucks. My saw did the same thing. I cleaned the carb a couple of time in the past, but after the 3rd time, my saw would no longer start. Since my dealer is a little far away, I...
  13. Den69RS96

    2016 MS361 roll call, who's still got one?

    My 046 had a broken chain brake handle among other things when I bought it. The only place I could find one was at the dealer. The handle for the 046 is exactly the same as the one for a 460. At the time I bought the new handle, Stihl was still making the 460. The funny part was if I had...
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    2016 MS361 roll call, who's still got one?

    I still have mine. I bought on here about 5-6 years ago. I put a 20 inch Stihl es bar, new air filter, and a new side grill on the flywheel side because mine was all cracked. It's my favorite saw of the three I own. I mainly use my 250. Most of what I'm cutting is under 10 inches and I do...
  15. Den69RS96

    Ms361 help

    with a scored piston and cylinder, that changes everything. For the amount you paid, I would send it back. That is a parts saw at best.
  16. Den69RS96

    Ms361 help

    I can understand your frustration. I purchased my 046 as a fixer upper saw. Once I got it, I realized it needed more work than I thought. I used oem parts on the build. I had the same thoughts as you. I just bought a pos. I bought a 325 dollar saw and put 450 into it including a brand new...
  17. Den69RS96

    Ms361 help

    Does it run? Use it as is and look for a 361 parts saw. Replace the chinese parts as they break. Or you could just leave the saw alone and use it to cut wood. You could spend another $350 replacing all those Chinese parts with new oem parts. You don't want to have $700 bucks into a $350...
  18. Den69RS96

    Stihl BR 600-Z Blower: service help please!

    If you use the decarbonizer make sure the piston is at the top and when both valves are open. Once you drain the fluid start it up. Don't let it sit for a day or two after draining the fluid or the valves will stick open. Also make sure to remove the screen in the muffler otherwise you'll be...
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    Cheap saws that became money pits

    My saw didn't have much of a description and had about 8-10 pics. I don't use eBay to much, but I know now that a item with very little detail usually means it's hiding something. I should not have bid, but I learned a thing or two from this experience. It's been a few years since I...
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    Cheap saws that became money pits

    I bought a Stihl 046 off ebay. I was looking for a project and this saw looked decent. Looking back I definitely paid too much. I knew it had some cosmetic issues, but it needed a bit more than that. The clutch, clutch drum and rim sprocket were shot. The inside of the clutch cover looked...
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