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The STIHL 50:1 Mix can be used in the older machines. Even the older ones that ran 25:1. The lubricating properties of the solvents in the mix oil have improved dramatically in the last 30 years.

The RPM is with the Bar and Chain on the saw. I recommend you adjust the saw so it runs well and then check it with the tachometer. Please do not use the tachometer and adjust the carb until you get to 10,000. You can, break the reed, knock out the lower rod bearings or seize you freshly rebuilt saw.
 
Coil area or the carburetor area?

I can get some pics for you.

NRocks said:
Does anyone have a Stihl MS 310? I failed to take a picture when I was disassembling my MS 310 and now I am not 100% sure where all the wires should go. I already got the service manual for the 310 but it was too vague. Any help is appreciated.
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Thanks for your advice Dan, appreciated.

D'Animal said:
The STIHL 50:1 Mix can be used in the older machines. Even the older ones that ran 25:1. The lubricating properties of the solvents in the mix oil have improved dramatically in the last 30 years.

The RPM is with the Bar and Chain on the saw. I recommend you adjust the saw so it runs well and then check it with the tachometer. Please do not use the tachometer and adjust the carb until you get to 10,000. You can, break the reed, knock out the lower rod bearings or seize you freshly rebuilt saw.
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Finally picked up a nice unit to compliment the husky's. From CL; asking $200, talked him down to $150 (beacuse neither of us could get it to fire at his place). 15 minutes at home and I have a good sweet running saw.:cool:
Now all it needs is a 20" bar.

Edit: and some oil pump work, this one is on steroids, haven't checked yet, but assume it is adjustable?
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A 20" bar is teetering on too much bar for that saw unless it's hopped up a little bit...
 
Well, imo, my 260 didn't pull the 20" well in a ~14" oak....


I guess it's all relative, though. If I didn't already have an 046, a 362, and an 036, I probably would have thought it cut just fine...
 
D'Animal said:
With a sharp chain it will handle a . 325" 20" fine.

I will bet he will use it for reach more often than having the full bar length buried in a 20" diamater cactus. :D
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No more cactus, too much goo.;)
Yep, 20" is a back saver.

'74 UA FJ said:
Well, imo, my 260 didn't pull the 20" well in a ~14" oak....


I guess it's all relative, though. If I didn't already have an 046, a 362, and an 036, I probably would have thought it cut just fine...
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Maybe our Desert oak is softer, but I have 3 Huskys with close to the same cc's that have no problem with anything I've delt with.
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splitshot said:
No more cactus, too much goo.;)
Yep, 20" is a back saver.



Maybe our Desert oak is softer, but I have 3 Huskys with close to the same cc's that have no problem with anything I've delt with.
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Sure it'll cut it. My 009 will cut a 15" tree. I've done it. But it's not fun, and it's not fast. I don't like to work the saw. I like to let 'er cut.
 
'74 UA FJ said:
Sure it'll cut it. My 009 will cut a 15" tree. I've done it. But it's not fun, and it's not fast. I don't like to work the saw. I like to let 'er cut.
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Rub it in wippersnaper, remember I am almost as old as Steve, and don't care to wield a 13 pound powerhead anymore.:lol:
Yes, I see a ms361 or even a 441 in the future to park my kid behind, at that point I can delegate myself as the official pointer.
 
361s are great saws. I was a little late to the game and ended up with a 362. If I were you and were gonna buy a big saw for the hired help, I'd get a 460 over a 441. They are the same weight but the 460 has a little more power. If you find a good deal on a 361, take it.

I love my 036, though. The vibration is worse than the 362 but it's noticeably lighter. It's got more power too, now that I've hopped it up. :)
 
Cool, should I warn the kid or just suprise him.
 
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