Just another junk chainsaw

xyz123 · Jan 9, 2019

Finished up other folks saws and still felt like working. So rebuilt the carb on my #1 PP445 71cc 50mm that didnt run so good awhile back when compared to the 441.
Also tried to show the walbro tool for setting heights. Also have a zama one. Their cheap, quick and handy.

Chainsaw repair website where I save the info http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php

goeduck · Jan 9, 2019

Rock Crawler said:
He sent me this... It's a Super Wiz...

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Sure brings back memories. Thank you. Interesting to see the instructions again of using SAE 30engine oil with the gas. Just as I recall. :thumbsup:

cqaigy2 · Jan 9, 2019

Rock Crawler said:
He sent me this... It's a Super Wiz...

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Very cool! That thing will make your vision blur. :laughing:

xyz123 · Jan 19, 2019

Traded this saw off late 2010. Today I bought it back. Guy said around 5 tanks threw it on new oem topend.

Said he just dont grab for the biggin to often.

MossRoad · Jan 19, 2019

Ooooo, that is a big boy! :laughing:

Husqvarna Chainsaws 312 XP(R)

goeduck · Jan 20, 2019

23 lbs big and 8.3 HP power! Yikes!

MossRoad · Jan 20, 2019

Capable of a 6' bar, too.

:laughing:

xyz123 · Jan 30, 2019

Somebody heard me whine about the heavy saws.

2 more came in.

goeduck · Feb 7, 2019

Well I had a 24 inch diameter log roll onto my Stihl MS441. The bar was propped on a smaller log and the larger log jackknifed the saw. The top dog connection snapped as well as the rear stud and chain tensioner post. I checked with two Stihl dealers and the clutch half of the housing was $249 (list) at one dealer and $183 at another. The second one spun his screen for me to see the price. The first said 3 hours shop time, the second (counter intake guy) guessed an hour but his mechanic (on vacation) has the say on that. The first said the entire saw needs to come apart, the second said his mechanic would have to say. I left the saw with the second guy. Any insight into how much of a job this is to repair? The saw is 12 years old but runs excellent and I do not really want to pay $1000+ on a new big saw. Any opinions are appreciated. The saw starts and runs fine, the crack is on the top ear of the housing where the dogs attach.

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ericm979 · Feb 7, 2019

It's a big job.

The cylinder will need to be pulled off so they can split the cases and replace the clutch side. There's a number of small things that need to be pulled off to remove the cylinder and split the cases (muffler, gas tank/handle, carb, etc). Stihl has a factory puller that splits the cases from that side but it bolts to the bar studs, so they'd have to drill out and replace the broken one first. Three hours sounds reasonable. It'd take me longer but I'm a home mechanic not a pro.

While it's apart have them inspect and measure the piston and cylinder and check the main bearings for wear. I'd have the rings and crank seals replaced at a minimum. If they balk at measuring the piston just have them put in a new piston and wrist pin bearing and clrclips. It's too bad about the damage but if the mechanic is good and you're willing to throw a few more $$ at it you'll have a saw that'll last for a long time.