Robertesq1
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Porting the saw along with rebuild is not a big $$ concern but i'm not interested in a "screaming engine in the red" when doing chores....
Replacement for 260 Pro?
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Porting the saw along with rebuild is not a big $$ concern but i'm not interested in a "screaming engine in the red" when doing chores....
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fuzz1500
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You already paid for it new . Sometimes you have to figure that you got your money out of it in usage . So basically you need to look at it as you have $0 into it now . So to get that saw running better than it ever did , you will have $350 ish into it . So you are getting a new improved saw for $350 !! How can you go wrong ? Sounds like you like the saw , so you have to make it right in your head to move forward . I would have it done by an independent guy . This saw owes you nuthin !
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fuzz1500
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It's a Stihl....you never have to worry about them screamin !!! hahahahaha 
Robertesq1
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How will porting affect its performance?
Robertesq1
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thxs.
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moody
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With quality aftermarket options available you could be up and going again fairly cheap
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fuzz1500
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It wont make it a crazy screamer that you cant handle....but you will bog less in the wood !
If a dealer bought that saw for $150 (not worth it) and rebuilt it correctly with factory parts, they would have more than $350 into it. Chunks like that mean a complete splitting of the cases, new bearings, new seals. Figure out why it went boom in the first place...etc... I'm not even sure if I would trust the low rod bearing in that case either.
I don't even look at my stock 361 anymore being I have a 261c ported....limbing with any saw requires lots a blipping....lol. If the saw is tuned right the saw will be fine IMO...this is where autotune and mtronic come into play...
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They already said it was straight gassed. Why split the cases and do bearings/seals on that? It'll probably pass a vac test as it sits.
Whoops.. wrong blown up saw. I was thinking of the one with the broken piston. In your case, if the dealer is quoting you $300 that is a fair price considering the cost of a Stihl piston and cylinder for that saw.
Now I'm confused haha
The point being is that a dealer grosses about $140 on a 261. His net on that saw is probably half of that. On the used saw, he might net $50 after the parts and labor are involved if he can actually turn a 260 for $350 ( I know I couldn't). So, dealer is going to net maybe $120 off the whole deal.
OK, fair enough. I should have said Gross instead of Net. And my math was a little flawed. Not my strong point haha.
Still think he should send the saw to Randy for the treatment.
Robertesq1
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Gonna fix the dang thing....
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fuzz1500
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I agree...send to Randy (Mastermind)...cant go wrong .
Locust Cutter
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Well, in the case of my Stumpbroke 372, it runs cooler than a stock 372, wraps out faster - which translates to better limbing, it uses a bit more fuel, but it puts a lot more wood on the ground than a stock one in the same time so it's all relative. My 562 is becoming my go-to saw for general wood cutting, BUT when it's time to play in bigger Hedge, then the 372 get's the nod. The Dolmar is a good saw and it will eventually get a bigger P&C, but there is NO comparison in top-end and throttle response between the two. If it shortens the life much, then so be it, but I know more than a few folks who have ported saw and have used them for years for firewood, without compromise or mercy. I feel pretty good.
Robertesq1
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That's the plan....
