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    Possible MS 440

    already being held I called him and I'll pick it up in a few hours. Cross fingers for hoping it's really easy to make working again! lol
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    Possible MS 440

    Is their any common cause to this? Should I do the standard thing and start at fuel and work further from there? I'm guessing it's someone adjusting a carb who didn't have a clue. Could also be the same as my 361 and missing a ground. Any other thoughts on stuff that are perhaps common? Thanks
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    Possible MS 440

    I have an option of buying an MS 440 saw that does not run. Gets spark to the plug but will not fire. Compression feels good on the pull starter. What do you think this saw might be worth? Think around 90 is a good price? Saw looks to be in pretty good shape not overly worn either. Thanks
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    Things you should not say about a saw you're trying to sell...

    "Haven't run saw since my BIL borrowed it 6 months ago! comes with box of "extra parts" It ran perfect!" Sorry PlantBio
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    Stihl or Dolmar???

    Post #12 :D
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    Stihl or Dolmar???

    Buy a dolmar 5100 for the size range you listed. For the money you can't go wrong. Especially if you have a local dealer nearby! After you decide you need a larger saw step into an MS361 and your life will have come full circle. Anyway good luck with your choice. And by the way get the 18"...
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    104 Octane?

    As I tell most people on all these pointless subjects... You use what you want and I'll use what I want. Some people have run 104 and had a saw last for 20 years! And I've used pump gas and had the same. Point of the whole thing is... At least use some good 89+ octane fuel and good quality...
  8. M

    104 Octane?

    Not really any point in running the 104 octane. You're not running a full mod saw. You're also not at a compression high enough to take advantage of the added octane. Stick with 89 or premium and you'll do just fine.
  9. M

    switching from 50:1 to 32:1

    Cause we all know they are always telling the truth. All owners don't want to look stupid while going into your local repair dealer to tell them "I only used straight gas for 3 cuts honest!" And they find it easier for the problem to be the saw. I don't buy it.
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    Ebay shipping damage.....thoughts????

    It probably was bad packaging and it got caught in their sorting maching which caused it to rip out of the box. It's in one of their sorting stations between you and the seller somewhere but a simple claim with the box in hand at your local PO will resolve that fairly quick. 4 months on a...
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    Ebay shipping damage.....thoughts????

    just so you know the fact that it had the sticker saying 'something may be missing" indicates it happened before setting on your porch. That said they know something was probably missing. That said I would contact the post office and inform them that something is missing. The fact that the...
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    Stihl dealer of Shame

    I can't believe this is even a topic 10 pages long. I mean really the reason for this thread is childish. 35 bucks is a good price if he took it he agreed. Enough said. Leave it be! :censored:
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    Muffler Mod-ms310 And Ms361

    I understand it'll use more but we're not talking massive amount of lost fuel here. Even from the 2 stroke motorcycle world a properly adjusted carb isn't going to have "a ton" of fuel spitting out the exhaust when compared to a non muffler modded one. Now if we're talking port and everything...
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    new 361

    You will not have any problems running synth right from the start. Back when the MX manuals were written synthetic oils weren't in "mainstream" and perhaps made a little differently. Hence all the old things in new saw manuals? It'll run just fine on synthetic. Get that thing tuned...
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    My new toy (pictures)

    Yep I used purple power to clean it up. I own a used RV lot here and we have to clean many many engines on the motorhomes. I love that stuff. Thanks everyone on the kind words. It does run great and after tomorrow it'll run even better. Taking it to a buddy of mine at a local shop to tune...
  16. M

    Received wrong chain

    Absolutely amazing. Quality person right there I tell ya. You'll get my business without a doubt.
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    My new toy (pictures)

    Well here she is my little baby MS 361 that was marked as an MS 390. Looks well used however has great compression and runs perfect. Kill switch wasn't engaging however that was just the wire unplugged. Plastic's need replacing and new tank. Needs new pullstart cord as this one is very...
  18. M

    Bone's New Hauler

    I was mainly speaking about the V10 problems. Diesel's run for such a long period of time that 150k problems are minor lol
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    Received wrong chain

    It's simple call Tony see what he can do. You didn't get what you ordered but maybe he can get you a good deal on the exact one you wanted to make up for the mistake? Their are so many options, and they all start out with calling.
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    Bone's New Hauler

    You say you can work on it? Well hope you don't get the common problem of coils or injectors going out... since you can't replace just one. Typically when you replace 1 you end up with a chain reaction. Coil packs are 800+ at my cost for many V10 models. The injectors aren't cheap and...
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