Stihl saw repair needed

[Buckmark]

I have an older 032 that is in need of some repairs, looking for someone you knows these saws and can repair them. I thought there were a few guys on here that did that (biggoonatuna?).
If so shot me a pm and we can discuss what i need done.
I have tried my local guys and they are no help (if its not a year or two old they have no clue) and just say parts are not avail without even looking at it.
Thanks.
I am in marysville but have no problem shipping the powerhead.

[MountainWalk]

What be the matter with it? I have an 029 and an 044, both older saws. Do my own repairs.

[jackelope]

The guy at the car quest on Duvall is  Supposed to be good.

[et1702]

The guy at the car quest on Duvall is  Supposed to be good.

He is good.  Only works on Stihl and I've used his services before.  His last name is Turner (no relation to me).  Look up or 411 Duvall Auto on Main Street.

ET (Ed Turner)

[elkoholic1]

you try the place in granite falls not sure of the name might be glens!   theyve worked on my older 032 and had good success with them but that was a good 6-8 years ago and my saw is still goimng strong...

[jeepasaurusrex]

Wood's in Sedro-Woolley

[Southpole]

   Wood's is good and reasonable pricing

[Skillet]

When I was having an issue with my Stihl 440MS (newer, I know, but...) the service guy at Miller's Rent All in Edmonds seem to be pretty knowledgeable.

What kind of issue are you having? 

[Buckmark]

Thanks for the replies.
The issue is/was an idle problem, started acting up last year at the end of cutting season, started fine cold, ran out and cut fine but would idle way down/stall. I adjusted the idle speed a bit and it helped a bit but still idled too low. I left it alone last nov and decided to look into it this feb.
Got it out fueled up and it ran fine, idled fine and cut fine for a load or two, then started acting up again. Took it to a local shop and they just wanted to sell me a new saw, took it to another shop and they wanted to tear it all down to inspect it, i really did not want to get back a box of parts and decided i could use it this year the way it was and did. It did get worse, drops right off when you let off the throttle and dies (have to feather it to keep it running) and started to bogg a little if i push it on bigger stuff and have to hold WOT to restart hot.
So i am thinking carb issue but i just do not have the time lately to get into it and was hoping for someone who might have some experience with these saws and may be able to repair it.
If not then a new 311 may be in my shed next spring.
Note: I have 3 saws and run the same gas/mix from the same can through them all so i dont think it is a fuel/ethanol issue as my local said that had to be it without even looking at it.

[hntrspud]

PM sent

[Dick in the Dirt]

Crank seals are going bad and letting in air when warm,that why you have a bad idle.

[et1702]

Thanks for the replies.
The issue is/was an idle problem, started acting up last year at the end of cutting season, started fine cold, ran out and cut fine but would idle way down/stall. I adjusted the idle speed a bit and it helped a bit but still idled too low. I left it alone last nov and decided to look into it this feb.
Got it out fueled up and it ran fine, idled fine and cut fine for a load or two, then started acting up again. Took it to a local shop and they just wanted to sell me a new saw, took it to another shop and they wanted to tear it all down to inspect it, i really did not want to get back a box of parts and decided i could use it this year the way it was and did. It did get worse, drops right off when you let off the throttle and dies (have to feather it to keep it running) and started to bogg a little if i push it on bigger stuff and have to hold WOT to restart hot.
So i am thinking carb issue but i just do not have the time lately to get into it and was hoping for someone who might have some experience with these saws and may be able to repair it.
If not then a new 311 may be in my shed next spring.
Note: I have 3 saws and run the same gas/mix from the same can through them all so i dont think it is a fuel/ethanol issue as my local said that had to be it without even looking at it.

Sounds like Carb issue to me.  MY Stihl string trimmer was doing something similar.  Guy down at Duvall Auto fixed it for me (cheaply, I might add).  Been running like a champ ever since.  FYI, he has a ton of spare parts too.  So, might be able to get you going pretty quickly with one he's already rebuilt.  Again, he is extremely knowledgable and ONLY works on Stihl equipment.

ET

[hntrspud]

Be careful who you take it to. You might think they are good, but most are hacks that will get it running for you but you will have to take it back. 

[et1702]

Never had to take it back to Mr Turner at Duvall Auto, and yes he has worked on my saws too.

ET

[hntrspud]