Huztl FarmerTec MS380, MS381, 038 Build Kit Start to Finish

[Bedford T]

Hot dignity dog they got the 038 ready to go. And its a little cheaper than the 440. I was completing an order for some MS660 parts to complete a saw for an engine I just built and this slapped me in my face, guess that will wait a while. Got one. $248.89

http://www.huztl.net/Complete-Repai...uretor-Fuel-Tank-Cylinder-Piston-p367961.html

It does not say what size the cylinder is. I will build and give this to my son. I don't need another one, yeah I do. I always wanted one of these. When they told me the 070 and 038 were next out of the chute I did not think they meant anytime soon. Wonder what will happen to the 200t kit's chances?

 

[rocketnorton]

subbed, hopin for comparo to "real" one.

 

[merc_man]

Subbed.

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[tbohn]

My 380 kit cleared customs in NY this morning. Not too much longer.

 

[tbohn]

I might buy the 070 but I'm still on the fence.

 

[Bedford T]

The 070 would match nicely with this mill

http://www.huztl.net/36-Inch-Holzff...-Milling-From-14-to-36-Guide-Bar-p228061.html

Otherwise it would be too big. Once it clears ny mine usually comes quickly. Except once it sat on a trailer at the local distribution center for 7 days. That was tuff to watch. I called and still got no movement and then bam

 

[Bedford T]

I found this for 7$ and bought it. i was afraid they would not send a rim.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I wonder if the 038 will have a choke that doesn't stick. That seems to be a problem with the aftermarket filters..

 

[Bedford T]

I will watch and report on that. Are you saying on a oem 038 when you install a AM filter it interferes with the choke?

Is there some adjustment you have been able to make it work?

 

[a. palmer jr.]

What I did on mine is to not overtighten the air filter nuts. It works fine if it is snug plus a small amount, tighten it really tight and it deforms the filter enough to make it stick. I'm not sure mine is even an aftermarket filter, I'll check but mine might be OEM.
My original problem is, when I got the saw it didn't have an air filter cover or a cylinder cover so I went to the aftermarket for those. The cylinder cover was fine but the air filter cover never did fit just right at the center nut, it didn't seem to reach far enough into the air filter to lock. I spent a lot of time removing washers and trying different things until it's finally usable. It's possible I could buy a filter cover from another vendor or from Stihl and maybe not have a problem.
The air filter cover was a Huztl but the cylinder cover was a different Chinese vendor. I'm hoping you guys that buy the AM 038 kits don't have a problem with this..

 

[Ozhoo]

They only have a 52mm jug listed which makes sense. If you're gonna lug that much weight around it should be over 70cc.

Old man Stihl would soil himself seeing a venerable work horse like the 038M being re-produced in chinookistain.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

If old man Stihl had re-introduced the 038 it would cost $1000 or more and a lot of us wouldn't buy it. Plus this way we get to assemble our own rather than trust the mass production...

 

[Ozhoo]

I can see it now... The Anniversary Edition 038M $1149 w/ 20" bar. All the weight of a 066 with the displacement of an 044... and gold plated flippy caps to add a little bling.

 

[Bedford T]

I checked after tbohn said his had cleared customs and mine is just leaving the chinese mainland this weekend so it will be end of week before mine arrives. I started to ask "why me" but thought better of it. Maybe they forget to put the gold flippies in the box and needed the extra time.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I checked after tbohn said his had cleared customs and mine is just leaving the chinese mainland this weekend so it will be end of week before mine arrives. I started to ask "why me" but thought better of it. Maybe they forget to put the gold flippies in the box and needed the extra time.

I hope for you that it doesn't have to go through Chicago...

 

[rocketnorton]

am 038 & 026 af's have not worked for me. oe on those.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

OE 024 and 026 sometimes not so good either.

 

[rocketnorton]

yep [026] that's how I ended up w/2 china ones. found used oe after. sfsg.

 

[Bedford T]

I hope for you that it doesn't have to go through Chicago...

I don't like the way that sounds. Me neither. It's been New York everytime so far

 

[a. palmer jr.]

When I order something from China the longest journey, timewise, is from Chicago to southern Indiana. The item tracks to Chicago then nothing for a couple of weeks or more then after you give up on it, it magically appears at my mailbox.