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Well, nothing's easier to work on than the CV series of Poulans IMHO. That being said, the 290 takes some getting used to. It's funny, I have my Dolkita's jug off (that took minutes) with the rest of the saw in tact, under the parts washer. The 290 was all over, and I mean all over the bench. On a positive note, I don't think the saw has any quality issues, all the components are certainly well made, there's just a whole lot of them. Obviousley companies make these saws this way to save money, I just don't see how making something more complicated, with more parts acheives this.
 
What are you guys talking about? They're a snap to tear down!!! Of course, the challenging part is getting them put back together from a whole box full of pieces and 128 screws of various size...
:amazed:
 
barneyrb said:
Surely you are kidding, has our dear old Nik sunk that low? *hangs head* tsk, tsk, tsk. I guess the Mayans were right, the world may be coming to an end.....
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pioneerguy600 said:
I find that real hard to believe, what ever happened to the Nic I used to think I knew???
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easy guys, I got the saw for a song and a dance. Other than the fact that it was straight gassed, it's in near new condition. It'll find its way to CL or Fleabay as soon as it's back together.

Hedgerow said:
What are you guys talking about? They're a snap to tear down!!! Of course, the challenging part is getting them put back together from a whole box full of pieces and 128 screws of various size...
:amazed:
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+1
 
Well Nic,...I can`t be that hard on you,I have to admit I worked on my first non PRO stihl just last weekend, it was a 025 given to me cause the owner was fed up with it....LOL
I avoid working on the non PRO saws if at all possible. Free saw, all it needed was to close the gap between the module and flywheel, it had been set at maximum at the factory and the saw was a bear to getr started so it sat for years with old fuel in it rotting away at the carb diaphragms.
 
This thread wasn't to pick on Nik, but to put the 290 construction in perspective of someone that's only worked on pro saws. I think he was a little shocked. Of course, it's not rocket science, but they're sure a lit more of a pain than most pro saws.

Have fun it back together:)
 
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I will admit that I had a few parts left-over on my first 1127 repair. But I have been inside a few since then and once you learn the order of assembly, they are THAT bad. It certainly is easier to swap a P/C on pro-saw construction, but I can change crank bearings much faster in the clammers.
 
FATGUY said:
easy guys, I got the saw for a song and a dance. Other than the fact that it was straight gassed, it's in near new condition. It'll find its way to CL or Fleabay as soon as it's back together.



+1
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Post pix/video or it didn't happen!!

:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:
 
Disclaimer: My comments are not to the quality of the parts or how long it will last. They are a very sturdy saw and will last most people a very long time. My first saw was a 039. I burned firewood for several years, and it was the only saw I owned. I never had one problem with it.
 
nmurph said:
I will admit that I had a few parts left-over on my first 1127 repair. But I have been inside a few since then and once you learn the order of assembly, they are THAT bad. It certainly is easier to swap a P/C on pro-saw construction, but I can change crank bearings much faster in the clammers.
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This is true... And might I add, no special tools are required...
 
Warped5 said:
Post pix/video or it didn't happen!!

:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:
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ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.................NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

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blsnelling said:
Disclaimer: My comments are not to the quality of the parts or how long it will last. They are a very sturdy saw and will last most people a very long time. My first saw was a 039. I burned firewood for several years, and it was the only saw I owned. I never had one problem with it.
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I like that word... "Sturdy" We used to use that term for a horse that couldn't win a race, or a show, but you could saddle it and work from it all day, every day...
No surprises...
Good or bad...
:hmm3grin2orange:
 
nmurph said:
I will admit that I had a few parts left-over on my first 1127 repair. But I have been inside a few since then and once you learn the order of assembly, they are THAT bad. It certainly is easier to swap a P/C on pro-saw construction, but I can change crank bearings much faster in the clammers.
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If the saw was running....those parts are extra....you've re-engineered the saw! Congrast! Oh....those left over parts are called "pocket parts". There's nothing better to do with them but put them in your pocket! :hmm3grin2orange:

I've been into a 029.....I know the second one will be easier! A few items were removed that didn't have to be (put back mind you).....but the saw is running yet today!
 
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Hedgerow said:
I like that word... "Sturdy" We used to use that term for a horse that couldn't win a race, or a show, but you could saddle it and work from it all day, every day...
No surprises...
Good or bad...
:hmm3grin2orange:
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Who's defining how the race is 'won'?
 
pioneerguy600 said:
Well Nic,...I can`t be that hard on you,I have to admit I worked on my first non PRO stihl just last weekend, it was a 025 given to me cause the owner was fed up with it....LOL
I avoid working on the non PRO saws if at all possible. Free saw, all it needed was to close the gap between the module and flywheel, it had been set at maximum at the factory and the saw was a bear to getr started so it sat for years with old fuel in it rotting away at the carb diaphragms.
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That model saw (025) is a mini version of the 029/MS290. Few variables but the same basic design shrunk. My 19 year old son loves to work on the 1127 series. He's put quite a few together from a box.
 

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