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  1. aussie_1968

    Stihl 050 AV and 1.2m(47") bar

    Hi, I have an old 050 saw that I used to build a slabbing rig with an external oiler (bottle with small valve to adjust dosage). Now I would like to use this saw to cut fire wood, as there is a big tree that i cannot get though with my other saw and 16" bar. Is there a way to modify the oiler...
  2. aussie_1968

    The Beg for Manuals Thread

    hi, has anyone got a service manual for a stihl 050AV ? cheers Martin
  3. aussie_1968

    Shop that sends chain saws overseas......

    i saw a report a few months ago and they were saying that china has planted more apple trees - some time ago - than the whole of europe has. could that be the reason of them not wanting more apples ? :cheers: what was the subject again ............. ;)
  4. aussie_1968

    Shop that sends chain saws overseas......

    >I'm sick of the way we get ripped off in this country for most things compared to our overseas counterpart true!! and it is with everything :bang: when i found out about the saw, i did some more research. i ordered the MS260. here it has 48.7cc, in the US it has 50.2cc. ......strange how the...
  5. aussie_1968

    "run in" a 2 stroke ?

    not yet, but it has cleard customs. will hopefully do some :greenchainsaw: this week end :cheers:
  6. aussie_1968

    "run in" a 2 stroke ?

    great thaks for that. following the link - i think i will need to move though - am on the east coast. breaking in a saw as GASoline71 descibibed it, is too much work LOL thanks Martin
  7. aussie_1968

    "run in" a 2 stroke ?

    heya, i was wandering how you run in a saw ? i know how to run in a car engine, but what about a 2 stroke ? do you just let it idle for 15 mins or so and then start when it is warm ? tips would be great. cheers Martin
  8. aussie_1968

    Shop that sends chain saws overseas......

    there are no duties for items less than AU$1000 http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5549.asp i do not think that i would be smuggling, as contents are declared on the box, as well as the price and insurance. correct me if i am wrong. what i would loose out on would be the warranty...
  9. aussie_1968

    Shop that sends chain saws overseas......

    heya, i do not do any tree climbing and i have only cut a tree while sitting in one once. i need the saw to cut fire wood. would the MS200t not be too small ? i would like to have a 16" bar and the trees i cut are mostly seasoned eucalyptus, which are rock hard. the diameter would be up...
  10. aussie_1968

    Shop that sends chain saws overseas......

    Hi, I am wanting to buy a Stihl MS 260 Pro Chain Saw form the US. Are there places that you know of, which would/could send it to Australia ? The postage is expensive ~ $100, I know. The saw costs $499 in a Sthil shop in the US. For that price over here in Australia, you can only get an...
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