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Stihl MS390 versus MS360, Worth Fixing the 390 up?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Boog, Nov 18, 2015.

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  1. clemsonfor

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    I saw that too and thats only reason I thought flaw. But I am no machines t?
     
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    I agree with Lukem and SquareFile. . I'd use it.

    If yiu were worried, you could make plates and run a pressure test on just the cylinder.

    But my guess is it will be fine. I've seen some funny marks in the top of cylinders, that were very similar to that.
     
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    Would you guys recommend that I smooth that out carefully or just leave it as no big deal. Obviously I don't want to remove any significant metal and reduce my compression! :rofl: :lol:
     
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    I'd leave it be.
     
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    Sounds good to me!
     
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    X2.. Was prob there from the beginning.
     
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    Hey, that reminds me of a great old tune!

     
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    Like!!
     
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    Just wanted to finish up this thread. I finished up the saw and it runs great. Ended up having to put more work and parts into it than I had figured, as well as trouble shoot some problems along the way. Looks a little cleaner now huh? Also did a pretty aggressive "Quadra Ported" MM on it too.

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    Overall it runs and sounds great! One of these days I'll cut it against the 036/360 and see where things stand, but it definitely is no slouch! Got a lot of satisfaction out of turning the old "boat anchor" into a "screaming old beater". :thumbs:
     
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    I'm looking foward to see how it does against your 036.
     
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    Me too!!
     
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