Just another junk chainsaw

[JeepHead]

Had the pull rope break on my 2511T and while trying to put a new rope in last night, I accidentally sprung the spring. What an absolute nightmare trying to wind that spring back by hand and getting it into the holder it fits in. My fiance was out in the shop with me at the time and witnessed me throwing crap across the room exclaiming "I GIVE UP!" a time or two. I am sure it was quite comical from her viewpoint.

 

[xyz123]

Been there done that.

I never bought the tool. Even though I have to do more then most. But they do make a clone tool for such. @JeepHead

Dont get in a hurry and forget a part like I did one. That makes a real mess.
I was ticked and didnt take my time to remove after installing it.

Couple mins back in again.

 

[xyz123]

From a very old thread on this tool from my old website.

Sold by proline today still.

 

[xyz123]

Guy helped me compare a Farmertec G255E easy start to a Stihl 250C easy start.

The farmertec 255/250 version of easy start, works like the 180 version and also looks like it too.

Comparing because the cost for oem parts for this easy start stuff is ridiculous.

You can buy the whole clone ES saw cheaper then a recoil and flywheel set up. SMH. If was ever needed.

 

[xyz123]

From a thread in my group where guy had both to compare. OEM 250 flys on regular bottom and easy start top.

 

[xyz123]

About time someone else does under stock cover filter like Egan already did. Max-flow mini

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[xyz123]

I am not a fan of the 450 that replaced the 350.

 

[Eagle1]

I am not a fan of the 450 that replaced the 350.

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I have one but it is not like the 353. Makes a good backup saw to carry along with another saw that will do most of the work. Well unless it has a hissy that day.

 

[xyz123]

I have one but it is not like the 353. Makes a good backup saw to carry along with another saw that will do most of the work. Well unless it has a hissy that day.

450 just the more expensive version with better parts used then it's cousin saw Poulan 5020.

Owned both to compare.

 

[Eagle1]

450 just the more expensive version with better parts used then it's cousin saw Poulan 5020.

Owned both to compare.

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Since I paid Poulan price for it, it's all good. Local Drunk bought it new to go back to work, used it one day then went back to drinking. Got it for a song when he ran out of beer again.....

 

[xyz123]

Least they finally updated them. 445S 450S

No longer just plastic at bottom.

OLD 450 top

NEW 450S they added some metal caps. To help stop with the melting. bottom

 

[xyz123]

Guy in my FB CR group.

Stock and then race ported on pipe.

 

[MF243RedTop]

OP, two part question for ya..I'm sure you've worked on a husky 55 before ...I replaced everything on the intake side .
Have you figured out a permanent fix for the stripped screw holes in the plastic intake partition the carb bolts to?
I've seen in my saw group where some have used like helicoil inserts and I think 5mm bolts through carb ..and others who studded the bolts into the plastic maybe locitite into inserts..and used nuts to hold everything together . .which way you think is best? I have a spare partition now I might try to
Fix up..



Plus have you ever fooled around with dyeing the plastics back to close to OEM color ..I've seen that discussed a good bit..
That top cover I bought off eBay looks like
It and the gas tank aren't original to this saw ..this saw was given to me about 5yrs in less than desirable shape ..muriatic acid was spilled across top cover and it sat in it all weekend in the bed of a pickup and the corner of the original tank became soft mushy and leaked ..

I've replaced about everything that's bolted to the case except the coil which seems fine .
New crank seals too...everthing on clutch side seemed fine other than seal.

 

[xyz123]

No never a permanent fix. Just redneck fixes. IMO when I do saws for folks they get a new or good used partition.

I dont dye chainsaw plastics. Lot of guys in mt group do though. Use RIT dye and hot water, then soak till get color wanting.

I havent used acid in many many many years. Created troubles sometimes that wasnt even there before.

51 I think was last one in in that series.

 

[MF243RedTop]

Thanks! always great to get another person's perspective!
I avoid asking certain questions in saw group..tired of the echo camber and herd mentality answers...
I would never ever ask what cylinder and piston I would need if I wanted to replace the top end ...