Willl
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Really,,,?, your not going to buy another Stihl because you can't operate a fuel cap ?
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Eagleview
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Two and a half thousand posts and every one of them with a sarcastic tone .
Willl
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Just answer the question please, we can talk about your 'feelings' in different thread.
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Mfg should not replace something that is perfectly good with something having no inherent benefit ... and at the same time screw up the replacement. Were paying for this you know. 
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Eagleview
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And yet another sarcastic comment from you . Are you going for a record ?
Like I have to explain to you that I am buying Husqvarna next time because they don't have bits on them that will let me down 2 miles from my truck .
I just got an MS290 with the flip-caps and was concerned (because of posts like these) but after 20+ hours I have had zero issues with them. They require a bit more care when putting them back on. You can't just drop them in and spin them. You have to line it up, it only goes in one way. I appreciate the quarter turn and positive lock design.
My suggestion would be make some alignment marks on the saw and the cap to help you guys line it back up correctly. Turn the cap to the position where you can lift it out and mark the saw and the cap with an engraver bit or something that won't be deminished by the oil, and then just use the alignment marks to help you get them back on strait.
I have had one instance where the bit of sting that keeps the cap from wandering off get caught but that was just error on my part.
My suggestion would be make some alignment marks on the saw and the cap to help you guys line it back up correctly. Turn the cap to the position where you can lift it out and mark the saw and the cap with an engraver bit or something that won't be deminished by the oil, and then just use the alignment marks to help you get them back on strait.
I have had one instance where the bit of sting that keeps the cap from wandering off get caught but that was just error on my part.
Eagleview
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I think the first person that comes up with a course thread plastic screw cap that can utilise the partial thread that is now moulded in the case that will replace these non adjustable pieces of .... will make a killing . Hmmmmmmm how much IS an injection moulder ?
om21braz
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You don't need to buy an injection molder Iron Horse. Just design the caps, state a quantity desired, post your drawings on mfg.com and you will get numerous quotes on the job. The quotes may be from anywhere in the world and pricing may be all over the place. It is an excellent resource for anyone that wants something made, has a design, but does'nt have the equipment available. Also, all the manufacturers that have did business previously have received ratings from the purchaser - think Ebay feedback. Check it out as it is free for the folks submitting designs for quote - those quoting the jobs do the paying for the service.I think the first person that comes up with a course thread plastic screw cap that can utilise the partial thread that is now moulded in the case that will replace these non adjustable pieces of .... will make a killing . Hmmmmmmm how much IS an injection moulder ?
MMagis
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Just wait..... I liked the idea at first too. Wait until you dump bar oil down the front of your leg while cutting a tree. Wait until you spend 10 minutes in 95 degree heat trying to get that %#$^@# cap on right.