I have a 311 Stihl that's gonna require a new engine cradle. Any snags to this one? As you might tell I've never worked on a 311/391 saw before..
Anybody ever worked on a 311?
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Looks about like a MS271,
not too hard to work on.
not too hard to work on.
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Here is one off of a ms271.
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Not bad at all really. Just take your time and pictures of the disassembly makes it going back together easier.
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I always start with shop manual and IPL from Beg For Manals guys. Get em in a heartbeat. .
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Welll sheeeeetttt....
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MS311, MS391........
Same manual, btw......
Same manual, btw......
I don't think I've even worked on a 271 either. I have messed with a couple of 280s, still have one here. I think I can pull up an IPL and shop manual. Owner of saw says he's in no hurry so don't need to rush on this one. Shop not heated very well so just gonna work on it on nice days. I have another cradle ordered. On this saw it appears something came loose and broke the ignition module from the case so probably need a module also..
It's in a box. Someone has already started the disassembly but they didn't get too far...just hope all the screws are there.
I wonder if the ignition module is specific to this model only or will different modules work on this saw? I have one for a TS420 that looks like the one for the 311 but I guess there could be other differences..
Been tinkering today on the MS311, got the chain brake off and put on the new chassis. One thing I noticed is the odd way the carb linkage looks, don't know if I can figure out how to put it back on the saw. It just has a hook shaped end on the carb end but I can't see what it hooks around. Very odd looking arrangement...
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It just likely presses down the throttle when pressed...
if is is like the other new models.....
Thanks, Harley. It's gonna be a while before it goes back together because I haven't taken the engine out of the first one yet but I think you're right about the linkage because it is rather thick.
I went to pull the engine out of the old chassis and the ball bearings went everywhere! I guess it means this is gonna be a not too cheap endeavor. Was wondering if these bearings will interchange with bearings from a MS290? I'm trying to not get a fortune in this iffy project...the bearings on this saw are 15X38X11.
