Author Topic: Mid-Range Stihl Chainsaws: Got one But I have more questions..... (Read 19902 times)

syoungs · « **Reply #45 on:** July 11, 2013, 05:29:06 PM »

Quote from: hntrspud on July 11, 2013, 10:24:38 AM

Yes they are the "Farm Boss". The "wood boss" was the 028, now is the ms270. The bar was probably either replaced or they just didnt put the "Farm boss" bar on it.

awesome! thanks for the info, gonna go pick it up tommorrow.

wadu1 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 11, 2013, 07:39:12 PM »

I'm using a 032 that is; lets see I joined the Army in late 71 and my dad got it then. I was not home to use the old whip saw. So that makes it close to 42 years with no major issues. I did replace the fuel line once in 1985ish.

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #47 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:27:19 PM »

Got the 036 pro about 2000 model. Great saw never done nothing but maintenance job after job!

andersonjk4 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:02:07 AM »

So I went saw shopping on Saturday and ended up bringing home a MS290 Farm Boss. I looked at a 311 and 391 too, but at the end of the day the 290 was just too good of a deal. All the saw I will need 90% of the time and left me with enough money to get some extra chains, chain sharpener, chaps, bar oil etc. Thanks to everyone who gave me there opinions.

hntrspud · « **Reply #49 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:08:37 AM »

Good for you! You will be happy with the saw. Glad to hear you came away with the neccesary safety equipment.

TheHunt · « **Reply #50 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:25:42 AM »

You will be happy with that saw. Safety equipment is essential if you are not too experienced. Congratulations.

andersonjk4 · « **Reply #51 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:28:11 AM »

Thanks. I haven't gotten all of the accessories yet. Just got the necessary oils. I wanted to do some research on chaps and chain sharpeners before I bought some. But I will definitely be ordering some this week......

....So I guess that brings up some more questions...

What brand/style of chaps does everyone use/like?

What about chain sharpeners? Are the Stihl sharpeners the best? Electric or manual?

Hilltop123 · « **Reply #52 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:54:43 AM »

You will like the saw, the Boss has served me well!

75johndeere · « **Reply #53 on:** July 18, 2013, 10:06:18 AM »

Now cut a hole in the muffler and wake it up. My 290 kicks ass now that I did that it went from bogging if I put any pressure on it to leaning on it pretty damn hard before it started to bog down. best way to do it is get a second muffler off of eBay so that if you do need warranty work you can put it back on and keep track of how far you move your adjustment needles so you can reset those if needed as well

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lostbackpacker · « **Reply #54 on:** July 18, 2013, 10:25:56 AM »

Quote from: 75johndeere on July 18, 2013, 10:06:18 AM

Now cut a hole in the muffler and wake it up. My 290 kicks ass now that I did that it went from bogging if I put any pressure on it to leaning on it pretty damn hard before it started to bog down. best way to do it is get a second muffler off of eBay so that if you do need warranty work you can put it back on and keep track of how far you move your adjustment needles so you can reset those if needed as well

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any chance of getting a pic of where you cut that whole in the muffler?

jackmaster · « **Reply #55 on:** July 18, 2013, 11:07:17 AM »

you can just open it up and gut it, after your saw breaks in you could also lean your gas out alittle more, that alone helps alot, the problem with gutn your muffler is that noise increases alot, i am sure you wear hearing protection but its still loud

Skillet · « **Reply #56 on:** July 18, 2013, 11:10:24 AM »

Quote from: jackmaster on July 18, 2013, 11:07:17 AM

you can just open it up and gut it, after your saw breaks in you could also lean your gas out alittle more, that alone helps alot, the problem with gutn your muffler is that noise increases alot, i am sure you wear hearing protection but its still loud

Might do this with my MS440... neighbors already complained about the noise when I put up my last few cords though.

I think it sounds GOOD!

hntrspud · « **Reply #57 on:** July 18, 2013, 11:17:54 AM »

I strongly suggest you dont open it up. Lean out your hi end and you are going to burn up the saw. The saw is already set pretty lean from the factory for emissions reasons. If you look at a true torque curve on these saws, or any others that you are refering to you are asking for problems. If your saw bogged down before the muffler mod, then you had another issue and opening it up only put a bandaid on it. If you wanted a saw with more power, BUY A BIGGER ONE. If you dont know what you are doing, then messing around with these things can seriously ruin a perfectly good saw. FYI-those of us that know what we are doing, even if you put the stock muffler back on can prove you made a mod. Just some words of caution. The torque curve doesnt improve with opening the muffler up.

75johndeere · « **Reply #58 on:** July 18, 2013, 02:13:35 PM »

I can take a picture when I get home but just Google it there are a few walkthroughs. And as far as it ruining your saw and you being able to prove it I highly doubt it I have put away 60 cord of firewood with mine opened up and haven't had a problem. Don't go overboard just get a little more power out of it.

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hntrspud · « **Reply #59 on:** July 18, 2013, 03:10:13 PM »

I am just giving advice from a professional opinion. And if I cant prove failures, then I'd be out of a job. Do what you want, its your saw, just my

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