squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
I've never had any issues but I recall arctic kit was standard/requires on the Stihls for the wet coast or they'd crap out. I'm pretty moderate where I'm at now.
Coldish weather saw operation
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I've never had any issues but I recall arctic kit was standard/requires on the Stihls for the wet coast or they'd crap out. I'm pretty moderate where I'm at now.
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
I share the same border with you and here in Canada the winter kits come with the saws
Consumer grade saws I'm not sure about.......I never owned one
I just got my first pro saw a while back. A ms 460. Only problem is I bought it used.
The original owner must have kept the kit, or it might not get so cold in Washington.
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
46 is top shelf. My favorite saw.
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
They did good on that one. I think it is about the only saw now that keeps Squish from completely going over to the dark side. 
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
It's to late. My next saw is gonna be all orange.
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
They burned the bridge not me. I won't buy another 201. Sounds like I'm one of the early ones that got a lemon. My thanks for being loyal and buying their new saw. My last few 200s aren't lasting worth a crap without all sorts of problems either.
Burnham
Woods walker
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Nothing to show since this thread Jay, sorry to say. I have a recently dead Doug fir to fell here at home, that'll be amazing to see...must be at least 8 inches DBH
. https://www.masterblasterhome.com/showthread.php?16988-Old-guy-old-saw-new-hip
If you could, you would too, old friend
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MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Hey, I'm an Expert Napper!
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
My experience with the last 200 I bought was the same. I am going to try tat different Carb on it.
O does not stand for old on the older Stihls... it stands for Outstanding...
FJR
Treehouser
Speaking of older saws, do you guys know any history about the 075? I've never heard much talk about them, maybe they were lemons? My brother wants to restore one that was our dad's, and it has been sitting up on a shelf since i was a kid. The thing about ripped my arm off one time when trying to start it.
Sorry the derail, but Stephen made me think of it after bringing up the 0 for outstanding.
Sorry the derail, but Stephen made me think of it after bringing up the 0 for outstanding.
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Fred, a hearty endorsement! it predates the 076 which is an extremely reliable hard working powerful saw based upon the 075. Same displacement, 111ccs, and I think basically the same saw, except that the 075 might have less anti-vibe features, and I don't think it came with a chain brake. I've had three 076s, and still have two, very much alive after over 25 years. Great saws for milling btw. Something uncanny about the starting ability of those after sitting a very long time with old fuel. I've had the 076 both with decomp valves and without, and they can be painful as you say, without the valve. Kind of overpowering one and not giving it a chance to kick can help when starting. If you get timid with it, they surely bite. I think of the 075 and 076 as great saws, though a bit on the heavy side, but I don't think unreasonably so for being all metal with big gas and oil tanks. I still use my 076 when big wood comes along. Definitely restore it if there is a mind to, your bro will be glad he did, and an honor to your dad. No way a lemon, a fine example of a different era that will still do the job for you with big trees, and once it is in the cut, a very enjoyable saw to use, really hunkers along and cuts wood. Only drawback I can think of is that the filter can load up quick in dusty conditions, nice to have a spare with you like when milling especially.
Gary, 'gasoline', likes those saws too. I wouldn't expect parts to be too hard to find if needed, especially if the 076 ones fit as well. Pretty easy to work on, except getting that black hard rubber or plastic covering off the rear handle if you need to, is a batch. Immerse in hot water for awhile to make it pliable.
Gary, 'gasoline', likes those saws too. I wouldn't expect parts to be too hard to find if needed, especially if the 076 ones fit as well. Pretty easy to work on, except getting that black hard rubber or plastic covering off the rear handle if you need to, is a batch. Immerse in hot water for awhile to make it pliable.
HolmenTree
Banned
When Stihl was my sponsor for my chainsaw contest they supplied a plain 046 and a MS460 Mag with dual outlet muffler and HD air filter for my competitors to use.
Everyone was fighting over the 460 Mag to use but quickly found both saws cut the same speed.
I miss those saws.
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FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
That makes me feel better. That is actually how i found the Tree House. I was seeing if anyone liked the 460 0r 046 and it brought me here.
FJR
Treehouser
Thanks for the information Jay, it's truly appreciated. It seems like many of these older saws have their own unique personality.
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Sure, Fred, good luck with the project if you proceed with it.
Al Smith
Mac Daddy
That deal of running lean is just standard in areas where the temps might raise 30-35 degrees during the day .Set em rich in the morning and it might take two or three little tweeks during the day as it warmed up .I had a little pocket screwdriver with a clip that worked real well for that .
