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    I've about had it with pull ropes

    Doubt there is a mechanic issue. I have repaired saws for tree trimmers and farmers in the area for 20 years as it one thing easy to do when I can't work otherwise and even when the economy sucks the repeat business they give me is great. I stock more Stihl parts than any dealer in the area but...
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    I've about had it with pull ropes

    Wife asked why ever posted anything here because every time ever in the past it devolved to insults and people trying to be an @$$. At least the blue rope and self made elasto start with the stihl handle were helpful comments. As stated Mr. Name Caller, the rope does not break, it is the handle...
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    I've about had it with pull ropes

    Signinwoodwack, where did you find a 46cc 440? Best as I remember they are 50 cc and when new I put the overbore 460 cylinder and piston on them being the 440 is shorter and lighter so I think that boot it up to about 52-54cc. The next smallest saw I have is an MS200 rear handle and I think it...
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    I've about had it with pull ropes

    I used to drop start when I was younger. Been on one form or another of chemo since 2006 which has kept me alive but too weak to handle drop starting. The 440, 660, 084 and garden tiller all got d handles a few years ago. Tiller broke 1 of the good vibration brand. I decided to to the $30...
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    I've about had it with pull ropes

    5'6" and 150# 66 years old. I've often wondered what I could do if I had been a big man.
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    I've about had it with pull ropes

    Put Good vibrations D handles on my gas engines to be easier to start. The break within 5 starts or less so I went back to the Stihl Elastostart. Lasted 2 pulls. I've had hundreds of Stihl saws since 1972 and I am almost ready to try another brand. Not what they used to be. I'm getting old...
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    Unidentified Stihl

    That is a nice looking saw you found chipper. Shame they weigh a ton.
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    Unidentified Stihl

    Having fun boys? 028 Super AVE. Now sold for a sweet $325.
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    Unidentified Stihl

    Maybe I am getting to old to understand a reply when it is combined with a bunch of snarky hate. I've re-read the comments several times and finally gleaned that the model series codes are only the first 4 digits of associated parts to a model of saw. In between the bickering, I glean it...
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    Unidentified Stihl

    windthrown, thank you for your nasty response also. Great when people show the kind of person they really are. I too have owned over 100 Stihl saws since 1972, the first 30 I purchased new. my education on serial numbers comes from this site and many bookmarks I have made over time. If you claim...
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    Unidentified Stihl

    Mad professor, this is not the first time you have used this smart ass comment with me. What exactly is your point? Spell it out instead of just being another bully prick.
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    Unidentified Stihl

    Well aware where serial numbers are stamped on the boss between the muffler and clutch cover. The first digit is usually country. The first 4 is the model code which is more of a series design like the 044 and 046 have the same style although the cranks, bearings and crank cases are not the...
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    Unidentified Stihl

    Trying to identify what a Stihl saw is. Person that owned it said it was an 029 but the model code for 029 and 290 is something like 1117 which would be a german saw and this one the model code on the serial number is 2222 which would be a U.S. made saw. The dealer says the serial number on the...
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    Polishing 084 cylinders - Anyone do this?

    I have honed 084 cylinders for slight piston transfer. Like all cylinders, you have to watch with the hone as it wants to put a dip on each side of the ports and widen the bottom of the cylinder so it tapers. also, it does not take much material removal to get to the softer metal. Hard on...
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    #$%^ Chinese 660 Stihl clone saw.

    Some here warned me a long time ago about the compression releases telling me theirs fell down in the cylinder and tore up the piston and cylinder. 1 told me they drill a hole in the shaft and put a wire through them so they can't fall in. I am just showing what mine looked like. I have seen the...
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    #$%^ Chinese 660 Stihl clone saw.

    I knew this would happen. Ordered expensive new replacement parts while persisting with these people and I received this in the email today. Don't give up. It is only fair that I report they have agree to make this right. Cheers all. Hi sir, Thanks for your video, we have received. We...
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    #$%^ Chinese 660 Stihl clone saw.

    movie
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    #$%^ Chinese 660 Stihl clone saw.

    The latest on the obstructionist attitude on this saw is they messaged me I have to send the video as an attachment to an email, then through their messaging system tell them I sent it and my email address because "we do not read emails". Gmail says they do not support the format of the video...
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    #$%^ Chinese 660 Stihl clone saw.

    Lean oil would have shown on piston and cylinder, both of which are perfect and appear oily. I always up the oil a little on new saws for a few tanks full despite some here on the forum telling me it carbons up the cylinder. I only use the grey bottle Stihl mix and they do smoke a bit of a grey...
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    #$%^ Chinese 660 Stihl clone saw.

    I read this to my wife. She said it sounds just like me. When I go to do something, I load up at least 2 saws, sometimes 6. When a storm hit this summer, I called and told them don't rent extra saws, I have enough for everybody in the city works department that needs one and will bring chains...
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