Stihl 311 rebuild

[Outdoorguy1979]

Ok I've decided to rebuild a ms 311, but have a question. I've tore it down as much as I can but for the life of me I cant figure out how to separate the body. Any ideas? I know parts are hard to find but I got people looking for for this type saw.

 

[wkeev]

It might help if you post a few pics.

 

[Outdoorguy1979]

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[Outdoorguy1979]

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[HarleyT]

You need to remove the black wrap handle and all of the av mounts first. Take lots of pics to help it go back together.

 

[HarleyT]

Then you have to remove the carb, and all of the linkages, Flywheel and clutch, oil pump.

 

[HarleyT]

Get some cheap ziploc baggies, and put the screws/parts from each component together, so you won't get the screws mixed up, as they are all different. For example, each av mount with it's screws, wrap handle screws, starter screws, etc.,....

 

[HarleyT]

Otherwise, you will pull your hair out.

 

[Outdoorguy1979]

Will do

 

[HarleyT]

Here is a pic of a similar MS271 crankcase, so you can see what you are into...

 

[wkeev]

Go to beg for manuals in the chainsaw stickies and request one . Once you get it apart and cleaned up you'll figure it out pretty quickly.

 

[HarleyT]

Begging is a sign of weakness.....