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  1. schmauster

    Oil cap leak 025... New cap or 23x3 o-ring?

    Should I get Buna O rings that fit the screw in caps for the 025, new OEM flat rubber washers or a new cap? My oil cap is leaking. Prepping the saws for another year of wood cutting... Last year i was happy they were running well (crank seals) This year (moving forward luckily) id like...
  2. schmauster

    440 PTO side crank seal question

    So theres this bushing that rides on the crank and the seal rides on the bushing. Does it need to spin? How is a man to seal this? Looks like it might have some old dried up grease. I need to get a manual for this saw, cant find the one i had. I know where to go for that. The...
  3. schmauster

    Critique my chain too

    I am kind of self learned and inexperienced but still hacking away at ~5 cords a year. Its hard to say 'if it cuts well' because I havent run other peoples saws. Worked for a tree service for a few years and tried to learn as much as i could. I use pur*le power degreaser (use it on...
  4. schmauster

    How to make a vented gas cap?

    I have an old 8hp briggs and stratton wood splitter. Custom built out of old stuff. The gas cap that comes on it isnt vented so it either starves the engine or spews gas slowly as i work. Seems to be the same thread as a gas can. Should I find a new vented cap and tank, or just vent the...
  5. schmauster

    Chain brake harder to set than normal... 025

    Im going to clean/oil chain brake assy on my 025 as ive noticed its been harder than usual to set. Super easy to unlock. Anything not obvious? Ill include a pic here soon... Im sure its just mucked up. Thanks Brian
  6. schmauster

    Chainsaw oak burl table questions

    Hi guys, im going to post this in the milling area too, not too sure where to put this post. I cut a big slab off a burled oak that ive been turning into firewood, the family is artsy and crafty so they saw the instant potential. We have made tables with resin before but it was from already...
  7. schmauster

    How to make oak burl slab tables cheap?

    Hi guys, im going to post this in the wood working area too, not too sure where to put this post. I cut a big slab off a burled oak that ive been turning into firewood, the family is artsy and crafty so they saw the instant potential. We have made tables with resin before but it was from...
  8. schmauster

    New addition to the arsenal

    I will be getting this in the mail in a few days. Its from a family member and it runs great so i am giddy as a school girl. Will be a nice addition to the 025 and 310. Any guesses what it is?
  9. schmauster

    Large area fire damage, buying saw mill for community? Mendocino fires

    I live in Mendocino county where there is a ton of fire damage. The fires are about half contained and we are safe. A lot of our friends live in rural areas and have lost homes. We keep a fairly tight knit community and would love to help. I also have no idea what I would be getting into, but...
  10. schmauster

    Should I buy? 031AV for $100

    The guy says he left old gas in it.. Looks decently clean for its age..... Should i look at the piston and buy it if its not thrashed? Figure its hard to go wrong for the price.. I have a 310 that I will be trading for a 044 mag, this would fill up the medium sized saw spot
  11. schmauster

    025 air filter upgrade?

    Sorry for the noobish question. I have an 025, curious about any performance upgrades. I have the adjustable carb. About to do the muffler mod. I heard someone mention an air filter upgrade for these saws. Thanks, this site has been very helpful from a reading perspective and the little...
  12. schmauster

    Where to order Ryobi check valve / Duckbill

    I have a Ryobi RY34440 (S430) weed eater that im fixing for a friend. I opened up the carburetor and the duckbill/check valve is destroyed so the primer bulb wont work.. I am wondering where I can find that part. Thanks guys
  13. schmauster

    Trouble tuning low end ms310

    I've had some stalling issues with my 310. I went to retune the low screw and was unable to. It says 1/4 turn on the filter cover. I warmed it up and set the low screw to 1/4 and it wouldn't restart. Could it be carb issues or a case leak? How I Tune low end.. correct me if I'm wrong.. warm...
  14. schmauster

    MS461 recall

    Saw it in the news today. Apparently they are recalling 100,000 MS461 and MS461R for leaking or pinched fuel lines. No injuries or fires have been reported but husky fans rejoice. Affected models are between 173092800 and 181993952 sold between July 2012 through December 2016
  15. schmauster

    Getting an ms440 mag. Thoughts?

    I'm getting a new saw to add to the mix in trade for some labor around my aging parents house. I have an 025 and 310 and needless to say I'm hard up for a larger saw for the huge oak that I frequent. How will the 440 mag compare to the 310? The 440 isn't a lot larger.. maybe 15cc. Thinking...
  16. schmauster

    Lower rod bearing moves side to side in rod end, normal?

    Doing seals and other stuff on an 025. Is it normal to have the rod bearing semi lose on the crank? Seems like it might not be good.
  17. schmauster

    How do you remove the baffle plate 025

    Hey guys I am in the process of disassembling my 025 for crank seals and bearings. How do I remove this baffle plate? I don't want to break it :) Thanks
  18. schmauster

    How much wench do I need?

    I'm looking into getting a wench for dragging trees and whatnot. I don't off-road much unless it's for tree work. I have a 2000 4x4 v6 4runner. Weighs around 4000lbs. I just want something powerful enough to drag the car/ be at my maximum pulling power. Thinking used or harbor freight. I'll...
  19. schmauster

    Sealant to use for engine case? Also motor inspection question

    What kind of sealant should I be using for the case on my chainsaw? Going to be changing crank seals, deleting head gasket (or whatever it's called) for higher compression. Probably opening up the case to inspect my bearings and clean out any junk that got in there from the crank seal leaking...
  20. schmauster

    Stihl 025 stalling at idle.. Impulse? Crank seal?

    Very often after a cut I let the 025 idle and it stalls out after a few seconds. Runs great but at idle it stalls like crazy. Ive had it tuned and always run fresh gas with the correct mixture. Recent air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, inspected spark arrestor (had the same issues before)...
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