I recently acquired an MS-180C basket case. What you see is what I have. Obvious parts missing include muffler, sprocket, sprocket chain cover, bar/chain, and associated hardware. I haven’t cracked the case open but from what I can see the piston is toast.
Based on what you can see here and your experience, is this worth getting into? If yes, should I take it back to operational 180 specs or could I/should I consider improving stock parts or hot-rodding it up a bit? Either way, how much would you say is too much invested?
Can someone PM me a copy or point me to where I can acquire an illustrated parts diagram or service manual for a 180 series saw? Thanks in advance.
I’m guessing I need a full rebuild kit, standard tune-up kit, muffler, sprocket, bar/chain, and chain side cover plus gaskets and fasteners. New carb too for good measure? I’m not certain if this has an 8 or 10mm wrist pin. I assume 10mm since the sticker is still in good shape on the front of the saw which suggests the saw is new or at least wasn’t used that much before it was screwed up.
Based on what you can see here and your experience, is this worth getting into? If yes, should I take it back to operational 180 specs or could I/should I consider improving stock parts or hot-rodding it up a bit? Either way, how much would you say is too much invested?
Can someone PM me a copy or point me to where I can acquire an illustrated parts diagram or service manual for a 180 series saw? Thanks in advance.
I’m guessing I need a full rebuild kit, standard tune-up kit, muffler, sprocket, bar/chain, and chain side cover plus gaskets and fasteners. New carb too for good measure? I’m not certain if this has an 8 or 10mm wrist pin. I assume 10mm since the sticker is still in good shape on the front of the saw which suggests the saw is new or at least wasn’t used that much before it was screwed up.