ThackMan
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Those are interchangeable right?
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Those are interchangeable right?
I would say flywheel is fine. I dont see nothin out of the ordinary.My wife already signed off on the MS261 purchase. My issue is that I don't throw stuff away and I don't want to have to store all these MS271 parts for the next 50 years. Not to mention next time I drop a grand at the Stihl store I would rather get a bunch of stuff I don't already have - Like more trimmer attachments.
The trick to get the flywheel off worked wonderfully. Backed off the nut a thread or so, held up saw by flywheel, smacked socket on flywheel nut with a hammer. Popped right off. I sat the flywheel on the table and it was not bent in regards to the flat base on the bottom. I got to looking where the cam mated up to the flywheel and it doesn't look good.
I had a hard time getting a decent picture but you can see an indention in the flywheel at the key slot where the cam was "pressed" into it.
That and the fact that the engine turns over relatively easily has me thinking that a new flywheel will correct the issue. I ordered a new pullcord assembly with side cover used on ebay along with a used flywheel. Both set me back around $50.
I'll know in a week where we sit. Worst case I'll have to get a camshaft I think.
Thats why fallers keep a spare saw out in their quarter, cause you are going to get stuck sometimes. I used to work with a guy called Ricky "pinch bar" WilliamsI always keep a old worn out bar and chain behind the seat, and if I get the saw snagged, I unbolt it from the pinched bar and chain, and pop on the old bar/chain to cut and free the good bar/chain. Also keeps the saw out of harm's way.
What, the "pinch bar" remark?This makes me sad....
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No, a good saw getting squishedWhat, the "pinch bar" remark?
I've been in one of those!!
I agree. I would be very hesitant to reuse that flywheel. If it were to come apart at high RPMs, someone would be very unhappy.Looks like fracture lines on the right side in your pic. Good luck on the repair.
Looks like fracture lines on the right side in your pic. Good luck on the repair.
Looks like fracture lines on the right side in your pic. Good luck on the repair.
Hint, chainsaw wrecking yards, certain members in this thread is/was a chainsaw wrecker....LOLI bought new OEM pull-off parts off ebay. Not sure why there are so many parts available that are new but without retail packaging. Bars make sense but why are there so many flywheels pulled off brand new saws, unused?
Anyway, I think I'll be about $150 in parts for the new flywheel, new side cover with starter rope assembly, 20" stihl bar and chain. I couldn't find even a dilapidated saw for less than $300.
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