Stihl 270 and 311

[Striven82]

Hi folks, I'm about to pick up each of these saws on the used market. My intention is to flip them and fund the purchase of a Husky 545 or 550. The 270 is a little worn, the 311 is in good shape. Anything I should be watching out for?

 

[1Alpha1]

When it comes to used saws, condition is everything.

If a saw looks as if it was rode hard and put away wet, chances are that it was.

 

[Striven82]

Now I just need to clean these up. The 270 will need a new handle/tank. The 311 just needs a little cleaning. Any suggestions on where to source parts and how to thoroughly clean a saw?

 

[1Alpha1]

Now I just need to clean these up. The 270 will need a new handle/tank. The 311 just needs a little cleaning. Any suggestions on where to source parts and how to thoroughly clean a saw?

There was a thread not too very long ago that discussed the best / various ways to clean a saw.

Air compressor, some parts cleaning brushes, a good quality solvent, were just some of the required equipment. Can't help you with where to source parts, other than a dealer.

 

[cuinrearview]

Put a want ad in the trading post here once you have a list of what you need. Compressed air is your friend for cleaning a saw up. After that WD-40 will help.

 

[Striven82]

I'll do that now. Just need the handle/tank assembly.

 

[Striven82]

I'm looking at parts...is there a difference between parts for the 270 vs 270C vs 270CB, etc?

 

[ironman_gq]

WD-40 will soften up the woodchip/pitch/oil shmoo on them, let it soak a bit and scrub/scrape off what you can. Follow up with soapy water or alcohol to get the residue off.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

A MS270 can be made into a pretty good saw. I think I'd prefer it to most any Husqvarna except the pro versions...Both the Stihls you mentioned can be made into a larger displacement version for little money..

 

[Striven82]

Hmm. I'll be posting the MS270 for sale pretty soon. Black part of the handle where the "safety" is located is broken a little. I think I'm going to start it at $200 and see if it goes.