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 04-07-2014, 18:53 Post: 189984
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  Burnt up stihl 290 chain saw 4 months old

Interesting story. I am a Stihl guy from way back, as I built and installed the tooling machines for Stihl back in the 1980's, for their crank shafts and connecting rods.
I have a friend in RI that bought a new Stihl about six months or so back. He ran it about four times, and the thing had to be brought back as it was (somehow) spent. the dealer told him he ran it without oil. Not likely to say the least. The thing was toast....just wanted to sell another new saw to him...again, not likely. Some years back, I was given an older Stihl to ad to my assortment of Stihl saws.
It needed a piston and cylinder, rings while I was in it. I found them on ebay, from a German supplier. As I am German, it was kind of cool to do this. Anyway, the Stihl dealer here in the USA, wanted some $90 for just the piston, let alone the cylinder and balance of parts I wanted. The folks in across the pond, not only furnished ALL the parts I desired, they sent me some German chocolate along with, for LESS (including Customs) that the price of just the cylinder from the dealer here. I realize that Stihl originated over there, but c'mon now....the prices here are nutty by comparison.
They do themselves a dis-service by being so greedy.

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KT ~

Perhaps there was a modification in production practice, bad materials, whatever at that time...certainly seems interesting that there were many of whom experienced similar problems AND results.

I have four units to date. Two are 028 AV Supers, MS290, 024. The 028's have an 18" and 20" bar on them, with chisel tooth cut, and bought them new in 1984 ! They may be heavier, but by golly they run great still ! I don't believe I will get the service from the MS290 as the 028's but we'll see.

I'll send you some chocolates! Laughing out loud

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