Is the shop lying to me and next steps?

[Marshy]

Kind of suspicious...
New member, volatile first post....
All kinds of attention....

Pushing all of the site buttons....

Not even close...

 

[Ax-man]

I think the posters that linked that Shindawia - Echo PDF file about engine and piston failures should stand up and take a bow. Very informative. Not only was it a refresher on two stroke engines but a very good read and a definite keeper to store on the computer. I am going to stock up on printer ink and get that file printed in case the computer decides to go south.

 

[Franny K]

I think the posters that linked that Shindawia - Echo PDF file about engine and piston failures should stand up and take a bow. Very informative. Not only was it a refresher on two stroke engines but a very good read and a definite keeper to store on the computer. I am going to stock up on printer ink and get that file printed in case the computer decides to go south.

What post number are you referring to? Marshy put pictures as attachments in post 164. I do not seem to see the post numbering on the smart phone.

 

[jchipps]

What post number are you referring to? Marshy put pictures as attachments in post 164. I do not seem to see the post numbering on the smart phone.

I'm pretty sure that's the post he's referring to - Post #164 (Very good info by the way, for all us 'fix it my-selfers')

As a side note, it's pretty sad that the 'Big 2' manufacturers don't put out something similar) Maybe they have and I'm just not aware?

But they probably figure we're not smart enough to diagnose and fix something our-self. They want you to take it to the "dealer" where some snot nosed 18 year old punk who probably never held a real saw is the 'expert' Lol

 

[cuinrearview]

What post number are you referring to? Marshy put pictures as attachments in post 164. I do not seem to see the post numbering on the smart phone.

Turn your phone sideways, and look next to the "like" button.

 

[HarleyT]

I'm pretty sure that's the post he's referring to - Post #164 (Very good info by the way, for all us 'fix it my-selfers')

As a side note, it's pretty sad that the 'Big 2' manufacturers don't put out something similar) Maybe they have and I'm just not aware?

But they probably figure we're not smart enough to diagnose and fix something our-self. They want you to take it to the "dealer" where some snot nosed 18 year old punk who probably never held a real saw is the 'expert' Lol

Stihl has put out several good books in the past with detailed pics, etc..

 

[jchipps]

Stihl has put out several good books in the past with detailed pics, etc..

Oh, that's very refreshing to know. Thanks Harley T.

It just kinda rubs me when manufacturers of any product start veering away from their loyal base of 'fix it yourself' purchasers and think the 'dealer mechanic' is the only solution. (That very well may become the case with these new EPA driven saws)
I'm not saying there are not some good mechanics out there, whether it be at chainsaw dealerships, or an automotive dealership etc.
But i do know there are a lot of 'so called mechanics' out there in the world now days that don't know a screwdriver from a crescent wrench.
Just saying, you gotta watch who you're calling a 'mechanic' with your hard earned $$$

 

[HarleyT]

Yes, in all of the "shops" that I have worked at, I roughly estimate that only one out of eight "mechanics" are worth a
****.....

 

[Rick Stephens]

Yes, in all of the "shops" that I have worked at, I roughly estimate that only one out of eight "mechanics" are worth a
****.....

Need to add 'curmudgeon' to your sig list

 

[HarleyT]

So if the shop only has 2 or 3 techs, they probably all are bad....

 

[cuinrearview]

So if the shop only has 2 or 3 techs, they probably all are bad....

Unless you're there, the "one in eight". Then another shop is overpopulated with poor techs.

How's my math?

 

[NCPT]

Turn your phone sideways, and look next to the "like" button.

I have been on the site almost a year and never knew that lol. That's twice today you have informed me....thanks again.

 

[jl4c]

I'm pretty sure that's the post he's referring to - Post #164 (Very good info by the way, for all us 'fix it my-selfers')

Post #168 is the complete PDF. #164 only had a few pictures.

 

[HarleyT]

Unless you're there, the "one in eight". Then another shop is overpopulated with poor techs.

How's my math?

I never figured into the mix, I was always the "arsehole"....

 

[cuinrearview]

I never figured into the mix, I was always the "arsehole"....

So you're special?

 

[dmb2613]

I am the one and only tech here , if I don't like you, well lol

 

[dmb2613]

I guess you could say I am the best and the worst too

 

[Rick Stephens]

I guess you could say I am the best and the worst too

According to Harley yer 1/8th worth a ****. With that kind of math you can get in a good hour of work every day.

 

[holeycow]

I try to avoid having techs touch any of my stuff

I don’t mind having a mechanic touch my stuff occasionally

 

[HarleyT]

I never let any guys "touch my stuff"!!!!