Ms201tc

[Kidneycutter]

Hi,
just bought this saw cheap. The guy said it ran then wouldnt start when hot mmm. Anyway took the clutch cover off and the clutch shaft has huge amount of play. I have no experience of these saws but I guess it’s got big problems?

 

[lone wolf]

Hi,
just bought this saw cheap. The guy said it ran then wouldnt start when hot mmm. Anyway took the clutch cover off and the clutch shaft has huge amount of play. I have no experience of these saws but I guess it’s got big problems?

Don't you mean a 201 TC?

 

[Kidneycutter]

Don't you mean a 201 TC?

Yes,

 

[lone wolf]

Prob wiped out the crank, bearings and the cases.

 

[Kidneycutter]

It runs

 

[lone wolf]

It runs

Video of the crank up and down play? Or were you referring to side play?

 

[Kidneycutter]

View attachment IMG_0737.MOVDoesn’t look good!

 

[lone wolf]

View attachment 1065246Doesn’t look good!

Totally shot! Like I said, everything is shot in there. No doubt. What did you pay for that in US dollars?

 

[Kidneycutter]

$156

 

[lone wolf]

$156

Its a parts saw now.

 

[Kidneycutter]

Found this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31403004...HXSb2s=|tkp:Bk9SR6y5-5naYQ&LH_ItemCondition=4
do you think this might work

 

[lone wolf]

Found this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314030049946?hash=item491da64a9a:giQAAOSwzttiogi3&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA0GoA1OgRkDLhvvGFkh4LaS0iaaL8yIuGUhz8YTJNimin3AHdq7zAecxBeZWScu/nsxn5MMRfrhku7ElXVqSxbNq+Gacv8M9OVlmWRiGX3vjhHAYyz75lsWNPEwSRLaPoebTvpjyN6xN+s8o2DLwp8OIwBOBWRv+J02qQBMbZXW3wgOohkYyfY2GkgDIkxD3ZftHzPLCmswQeTWY6ptIvRx334womvOUrlskvC2ihqBaMfaiPWwjtol4vVVQKtw5P1gsfIW2R3ZdAjJ/WYHXSb2s=|tkp:Bk9SR6y5-5naYQ&LH_ItemCondition=4
do you think this might work

Looks like it, but you need to know the condition of the cylinder on your saw do a compression test then rip the saw down and pull the cylinder for inspection before you spend good money after bad once you know what you need, we can go from there.

 

[Kidneycutter]

it has a good pop when I pull it over. I’ll tear down tomorrow and check cylinder and piston.

 

[lone wolf]

it has a good pop when I pull it over. I’ll tear down tomorrow and check cylinder and piston.

Good keep us informed.

 

[Kidneycutter]

Good keep us informed.

Hi, I’ve stripped it down heres another video of the play and a couple of photos of the cylinder and piston. They have a bit of wear but no scratches to catch your nail.
View attachment IMG_0739.MOV

 

[stihltech]

Bearings and piston. NO play up and down on the rod is allowed. Side to side rod play is OK. Just cause it "runs" don't mean it is ok. When I get a saw in the shop like this there are two choices-fix it or run it until it grenades.Up to you.
Definitely a vacuum and pressure test to check seals and cyclinder gasket. Common issues.

 

[dmb2613]

With all the play in the crank you cant do a pressure or vacuum test on it . In my opinion the saw is junk.
parts only

 

[lone wolf]

OP if you buy that listing from eBay that you posted, you still need a piston and from where I'm looking I can't tell you exactly everything else, I guess a Vac and Pressure tester.

 

[Kidneycutter]

With all the play in the crank you cant do a pressure or vacuum test on it . In my opinion the saw is junk.
parts only

OP if you buy that listing from eBay that you posted, you still need a piston and from where I'm looking I can't tell you exactly everything else, I guess a Vac and Pressure tester.

Hi, I bought the crankcase/shaft. is the piston that bad? I’ve cleaned it up and looks ok here’s another picture. Thanks for your advice.

 

[lone wolf]

Hi, I bought the crankcase/shaft. is the piston that bad? I’ve cleaned it up and looks ok here’s another picture. Thanks for your advice.

Not too bad. That's why I suggested a compression test when it was together, but I'm guessing you don't have a way to do that.