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    Chinese knockoff saws?

    Was able to get a Holzforma kit for the teeth/spikes off Amazon. They had the kit with screws spikes etc for $14.69 so worth it. Then was able to get the 28" Neo Advance bar and chain with a 50% off coupon on Amazon too. Cheap all very cheap ($40 cheap) lol. Will be interesting to see how...
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    Chinese knockoff saws?

    After some investigation it has the clutch drum and sprocket on it and an extra sprocket. It's missing the tool kit with the accessories it appears and all the mounting screws for the handle. Along with the teeth for the bar area.
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    Chinese knockoff saws?

    Got the new $44 unit. Was not as advertised though and this came instead. It's missing some parts for it like the teeth for the chain area and all of the tool kit as advertised is missing. But it'll run a 36" chain maybe. I'll have to tinker with it to find out if it's worth the time and...
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    Replace motor on MTD 5hp chipper shredder—shaft?

    Unless the new carb is a chinese clone copy. Then you might want to regasket the original instead. Those Chinese "new" carbs aren't usually very good.
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    I need a new lawn mower!

    I have two Simplicities. A ZT2500 with front only suspension which does very little. And a Simplicity Citation XL which has full suspension. The advantage of full suspension is that you can go full throttle across a bumpy field at 10mph+ and all it does is move a little bit under you as it...
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    Who is excited for snow season? Not us! We're depressed due to lack of snow.

    Riding pictures here since 1988. I have ridden longer but back then it was film prints only so much less picture taking going on. http://stevem5215.pairserver.com/
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    Steiner

    I have a Steiner 420. It is a 1994 model year. Yours is probably newer than mine as 430's came out after it. I'd guess at least between 94' to 2000. If you really are interested and want some professional advise call Hartman Steiner in Hanover Pa. They will know and can help you out.
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    Chinese knockoff saws?

    Thanks all for the advise. I figured that for the $44 bucks I have into it now I'll find out how it goes. I've tinkered with a ton of old saws my dad owned over the decades. Some of those I thought were big piles of heavy junk. This one might just be the same. As for the "why did you...
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    Chinese knockoff saws?

    Yep it was mentioned. I do wonder what it'll be like when I get it next week. Also, would sending it to someone like XYZ be a good idea to go over it and make it worthwhile ? Just a thought.
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    Chinese knockoff saws?

    So I bought one of these 72's today on Whatnot (the auction site) for $43. I've been following the chainsaw threads for a while and have been seeing these on Whatnot for some time on and off. This is the cheapest I've ever seen it and had to buy one just to see what I thought of it...
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    The guy that put the engine internals together says "The rings are not seated yet end the smoking is normal. Just give it a couple hours of work"

    There are manufacturers that use abrasives in the engine cleaning process. One is BMW with their walnut routine to clean the valves.
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    Rent the backhoe as needed. Skidsteer is nice but if you need a tractor too then you'll have two machines. Consider a tractor with a backhoe. That seems to be the norm on this site anyway.
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    Andrew Camarata

    People enjoy watching his channel because he is a "hack". Not just a person who goes out and buys new parts and fits them.
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    Finish Mower Replacement wheels

    I've found solid tires on the finish mower decks to be rough on the deck castings. The air in the tires helps to absorb some of the shocks as it passes of the bumps, rocks and other bad items in the yard.
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    Ford 1910 blown head gasket: K-Seal or not?

    You want to use it for another 20 years ? Rebuild it right and replace that 35 year old radiator too. They don't last forever without rebuilding.
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