In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Easy and cheap Mods wanted for a Farm Boss

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by firecracker_77, Dec 7, 2013.

Page 1 of 2
  1. firecracker_77

    firecracker_77

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    2,481
    Likes Received:
    3,605
    Location:
    IL
    Anyone know if there's any tweaks I can do easily and inexpensively for my 290? I don't want to have to really adjust the carb if avoidable, but would love to add a little grunt.
     
    firecracker_77, Dec 7, 2013
    #1 Top
  2. the GOAT

    the GOAT Banned

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    1,399
    Likes Received:
    2,660
    Location:
    Maine
    Sell it and use the money to buy a 026/260. Easy and cheap upgrade for any 290 variant.
     
    the GOAT, Dec 7, 2013
    #2 Top
    MasterMech, clemsonfor and Pallet Pete like this.
  3. DexterDay

    DexterDay Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    12,411
    Likes Received:
    31,632
    Location:
    Northeast Oh
    Any mod you make, will need to adjust the carb. I hate to agree with Mike. But the 290, other than a Muff mod? Is limited. A 260 would have a little more room for improvement.

    A Muff mod and carb tune would be about your only option.
     
    DexterDay, Dec 7, 2013
    #3 Top
    mdavlee and Pallet Pete like this.
  4. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,474
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    You can make it close to a 310-390 with an extreme muffler mods.

    If u want to go crazy and do more work than its work get a 390 piston and cylinder and swap it out and a muffler mod. You will eventually have a nodded 390 which will be close to 360 ability, notice I said close! Still heavier.
     
    clemsonfor, Dec 8, 2013
    #4 Top
  5. firecracker_77

    firecracker_77

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    2,481
    Likes Received:
    3,605
    Location:
    IL
    Thanks guys. Since I already have a more powerful saw, I was just looking for something relatively easy that I could do to boost it a little. I think I'll use it as is, and if I grow tired of it, just sell it. Chances are, I'll just keep it around forever, and use it in the yard or for light duty stuff.
     
    firecracker_77, Dec 8, 2013
    #5 Top
  6. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,474
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    The good thing is they sell used. Folks who don't know think that's stihls good saw. They bring up to $300 used.
     
    clemsonfor, Dec 8, 2013
    #6 Top
    MasterMech likes this.
  7. HittinSteel

    HittinSteel

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2013
    Messages:
    827
    Likes Received:
    2,207
    Location:
    Wooster, Ohio
    Send the muffler out for modding if you don't want to do it yourself and then bring the saw to the get together in the spring and one of us can tune it and show you how.
     
    HittinSteel, Dec 8, 2013
    #7 Top
    firecracker_77 and fox9988 like this.
  8. fox9988

    fox9988

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    2,709
    Likes Received:
    8,275
    Location:
    NW Arkansas 72717
    fox9988, Dec 8, 2013
    #8 Top
    Chvymn99 and firecracker_77 like this.
  9. firecracker_77

    firecracker_77

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    2,481
    Likes Received:
    3,605
    Location:
    IL

    Firecracker, did you see
    http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/index.php?threads/tuning-in-the-wood.1472/
    it has some good videos that explain tuning. Even new stock saws need tuned.

    Thanks guys....I will bring it likely if I have the room with all the other gear....and thanks for that video.
     
    firecracker_77, Dec 8, 2013
    #9 Top
  10. raybonz

    raybonz Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,225
    Likes Received:
    9,758
    Location:
    Carver, Mass.
    I heard Pallet Pete is a cheap and easy Mod but I'm not sure this will help you lol.. :rofl: :lol:
     
    raybonz, Dec 8, 2013
    #10 Top
    mdavlee, Chvymn99, fox9988 and 2 others like this.
  11. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    9,648
    Likes Received:
    26,024
    Location:
    Greenville County SC
    o_O :rofl: :lol:
     
    MasterMech, Dec 8, 2013
    #11 Top
    mdavlee and raybonz like this.
  12. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,474
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    Heck just bring the whole thing. I won't be there myself but sure someone would do it and show you how on the whole thing. With a dremel/grinder and a drull you can mode that muff in 10 mins after its off.
     
    clemsonfor, Dec 8, 2013
    #12 Top
    fox9988 likes this.
  13. raybonz

    raybonz Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,225
    Likes Received:
    9,758
    Location:
    Carver, Mass.
    Sometimes I crack myself up! lmao:thumbs:
     
    raybonz, Dec 8, 2013
    #13 Top
    Chvymn99 and Pallet Pete like this.
  14. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,474
    Likes Received:
    54,059
    Location:
    Ovid
    Hey now I'm not for rent! My $0 paycheck keeps me here.
     
    Pallet Pete, Dec 8, 2013
    #14 Top
    mdavlee, Chvymn99, firecracker_77 and 1 other person like this.
  15. raybonz

    raybonz Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,225
    Likes Received:
    9,758
    Location:
    Carver, Mass.
    Sorry Pete the thought just popped into my head.. Still laughing here.. I also still laugh at the steel stove poem I posted..

    Ray
     
    raybonz, Dec 8, 2013
    #15 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  16. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    9,648
    Likes Received:
    26,024
    Location:
    Greenville County SC
    Unfortunately anything you modify for more power will require carb adjustment. And that means pulling the limiters, modding them as well. None of it is hard, but it is something you need to know how to do if you want the saw to run right with a modded muffler.

    If you can live without it for awhile, pull the bar off it and drop it in a box. This topic pops up often enough that we could do a muff mod and re-tune, video the whole thing and it would make a pretty popular vid for Jacks' new Roku channel I think. A couple of you guys have MS290/310/390s right? :D

    If you get it here, I'll make sure it gets back to you. ;)
     
    MasterMech, Dec 8, 2013
    #16 Top
    mdavlee, Chvymn99, fox9988 and 5 others like this.
  17. DexterDay

    DexterDay Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    12,411
    Likes Received:
    31,632
    Location:
    Northeast Oh
    I agree 100% with MasterMech statement above.

    More than a few would be happy to do a MM. MasterMech would do a better video (I have a weird hat) ;) I would only do pics.
     
    DexterDay, Dec 8, 2013
    #17 Top
    fox9988 and raybonz like this.
  18. Chvymn99

    Chvymn99 Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    20,823
    Likes Received:
    109,396
    Location:
    KC Metro
    Man, if we can rewind two days I'd send you mind. But the mufflers already done, unless you want to take it from there?. 362 or 034 work?
     
    Chvymn99, Dec 9, 2013
    #18 Top
    MasterMech likes this.
  19. firecracker_77

    firecracker_77

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    2,481
    Likes Received:
    3,605
    Location:
    IL
    I'll have to work on that. Not sure how to ship this thing. Packaging could be reused though on the return to save money and effort.
     
    firecracker_77, Dec 9, 2013
    #19 Top
  20. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,996
    Likes Received:
    37,474
    Location:
    Greenwood county SC
    Don't pack it like there shipping the earthquakes!!!

    Put it in a box with bubble wrap plastic peanuts or tons of wadded paper.
     
    clemsonfor, Dec 9, 2013
    #20 Top
Page 1 of 2