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I guess you've asked at a dealer? A web search gave me these numbers... 1128 664 0502 Bumper spike (on the outside, chain sprocket cover) 1122 664 0506 Bumper spike (on the inside) 1122 650 7701 Chain catcher (rollerchain catcher)

My two mtronics(362 & 661) do well for me too. Zero issues. My favorite saw is still my 2511 though.

They offer the warranty extension when you buy their oil also, which is what I do. It's my preferred oil anyway. I'm with you part of the way Jim. Today's fuel tends to be better, but alcohol makes it a poor candidate for storage in a less than perfectly sealed container. The alcohol attracts...

They offer a warranty extension cause it ensures people are aware they have to add oil to the fuel. That single can of motomix isn't doing anything after the first day of cutting.

Yea, leaded exhaust blowing in my face isn't attractive. Both pieces of equipment ceased to work after a few fills of corn free gas. I can't explain the mechanism through which it would happen, but the timing was suspicious. The saw was a PoulanPro, and the tractor was a Deere from the 80s. The...

*I don't think I've ever had a fuel issue. Everything runs well, and filters are clean after years. *Disclaimer. I lost a chainsaw and garden tractor running corn free gas after years of corn gas only. Maybe it was coincidence, but the timing was unusual. Otherwise, the worst I can say is they...

I used handtools for years. Usually a bow saw, but I have a crosscut in the garage. Machetes, axes... I'm intimately familiar with taking wood apart by hand. "Cheapest possible way" is a strawman. There's a huge space in the middle for "good enough" and "not pissing money away". In the end...

Cost is always an issue. In the end, it breaks down to $/day operating cost. At a certain point saw longevity is meaningless if you can buy a brand new saw with new everything for the amount of money you spent on exotic fuel. You mentioned reliability which is a factor, and could make exotic...

Canned fuel is good, but expensive as shit. It isn't unreasonable to make the economic decision of running crappy gas, and throwing the saw out when it dies. Don't even fix it. Drop in the trash, and buy another one.

Unfortunately, I think you're right :^/

Not Stihl, though they do have some "cut down" "dealers" that have some consumer stuff amongst the hardware. Big box stores sell some Husky stuff, but I don't know about pro saws, and good luck finding decent supplies for the saws, much less intelligent advice.

I have one Husky dealer I know of, and I can walk to them from work, but if not for them, I couldn't say where I could pick one up. Stihl easily dominates around here, and echo makes a pretty good showing. All the other also-rans? Never seen one at all aside from box stores(Makita).

I've tested fuel for alcohol a few times. It's always come out right. The alcohol free, was, and the corn gas had the correct percentage.

Is reduced weight due to impoved engineering/manufacturing tolerances, or is it inherent in the design?

That's interesting. Who was the big saw player in Sweden 50s-60s?

You aren't kidding. I think my 362 shows more wear, and it's only two years old.

Yea, you can get any parts from Jacks, but I like a dealer that knows the products they're selling. It can be hit/miss in general, and particularly with echo, but it's the best shot of getting good info, and service if required. My preferred Stihl dealer is a long way away(~30 miles), but it's a...

Yea, that's kinda where I'm at. We have Stihl, echo, and Husqvarna as a distant third. My Husky shop is Jacks Small Engine, and I can walk to it from the office, but if not for them, I wouldn't even know where to buy a pro Husky.

How are Makitas as a complete lineup? Any junk in there, or are they all pretty good? I never really considered them cause there's no real dealers around here AFAIK. Just the usual box stores.

Welcome Canuck1!