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Just another Stihl MS290

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Chity_Avatar, Sep 14, 2014.

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  1. Hedgerow

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    We'll slap that AM jug on and get some timing #'s.. We could probably steer you in the direction it needs to go...
    And stuff...
     
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    image.jpg

    Have a looksee.
     
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    If it's a secret? Then it shouldn't be talked about :rofl: :lol: Just sayin... ;)

    And I don't think I want to see "it" o_O
     
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  4. Hedgerow

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    Wow....
    Interesting semi closed, yet mono open ported design of a clamshell there...
    You got my e-mail... Let me know what the ex, transfer, and intake open at with that thing... Who made it?
     
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  5. clemsonfor

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    Who would rebuild a 290 and not put a 390 top on out while at it?

    There is more than the MM I am sure!! Still need to watch video.

    So do y'all actually log?

    What's GFY?
     
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    You didn't watch the video before you read the post?

    Go F Yourself... (You asked. . ;))
     
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    I watched it just after. It I was to want to add anything I would of edited it quick :)
     
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  8. clemsonfor

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    That 290 sounds AWSOME!
     
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    Those clamshells can be made to run really well...
    They ain't gonna win a 4 cube race, but properly done, and a good, sharp chain, they'll embarrass the neighbor's pro grade 60cc saw when out cutting wood..

    Everything is relative..
     
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    Well what are you waiting for? Get to hacking! smiley_dremel.gif
     
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    This is the HyWay cyl. Looks identical to the pics Brad posted of the Baileys "long block" that's available for these too.
     
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  12. Adirondackstihl

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    I bet every saw I own that Phil's 290 is a 290 @ 46mm.
    There is more to the muffler mod than what you see. But that's all you get to see. Sorry.
    Why build it as a 290? Why spend money on a 390 when you have free 290 parts laying around? That's why!

    The saw does not have a pop up.
    I cannot confirm nor deny that I touched it with a few different burrs.

    Id be glad to mod your 029/290.
    Send me the muffler, carb and cylinder.
     
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    I am half tempted to send you my 390:drool::saw:. Actually a lot tempted. And I will send you some frosty:drunk: in the box too. Well it won't be frosty when it gets there.
     
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    Frosty?
     
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    And here i thought for the last 5 or so years it meant Good For You :drunk:
     
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    Frosty beverages. Thats why i put the drinking smiley in place of the word beverage :)
     
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    Ahhh.... Well you better make sure the beverages are Gluten Free. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease back in Feb.
    Most hard ciders are good, preferably a micro-brew cider :)
    I have been resorting to wine lately too.
    Sucks I know......but I don't have a choice.
     
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    Well thats a bummer. I really dont drink myself. I will and do...just i dont really have the taste for it so i rather drink something i like, say mt dew or coke.

    For some reason it dosent taste that good to me. Cheap expensive or in between. Those lemonades or ciders are mostly good bit i dont really care...cheaper for me anyway:):rootintootin:
     
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    Me too... ;)
     
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    What's the going rate to "build" a 290 like that? I don't have one, but after seeing that? It looked like it would spit in an 036's face!! :dex:
     
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