MS290 starting issue

relax ............ not the end of the world

 

first try to repair theese that you already have , if not , buy news END OF STORY

 

Here is a story. On the old 93 Buick the motor mount broke. I could still drive the car as long as I was easy on the throttle. I went to Advance Auto and got a new aftermarket motor mount. Took the old motor mount off; jack under the engine, and found out the new motor mount would not fit, it was made the same but the holes would not line up. Here I was, unable to drive the car, too far to try and walk and get parts, and no one that could drive me. So I got out my rotary tool, my drill, and some files, and I went to work doing hand machining to make the holes align correctly. Took me some time but I got the motor mount on the car. I went back to Advance Auto website and there was one review that stated the part was junk, the holes don't align up properly. If I had just seen that review before I brought the part.

 

When it comes to reading reviews, reading the good and favorable ones don't help out at all.
Always read the low rated reviews and look for repeated problems.

 

I am curious as to what is a good price for a new 20" chain for the MS290?

 

This one stated: Stihl ms290 with 20 inch bar and chain. Does not run for parts only

 

how often you cut woods ?? soft or hard , forest conditions or house backyard ? put all theese and make your choice

 

For a stihl chain you will pay around $25 @ stihl. You can get an aftermarket chain on ebay for around $15. Some chains are junk some are better. I have found forester chains work but for the money spend a dollar or so more and get an oregon.

 

Been there don't that. I put a motor mount in the saturn. I had to lift and torque the motor more than it should have gone to fit it in there. But it did and it worked just had the engine sitting slightly higher than it should have . It worked and was in there like 4 years after I installed it and is probably in it still to this day.

 

OK, I have several used chains and they may do me well. I saw a seller that was selling a Stihl chain in the box for $20. I have no idea about these things.

 

$20 for new stihl chain is a good price. Esp for a 20" chain.

Watch out there is lots of people who sell once used dull chains on ebay. Nothing wrong with them if there not badly rocked but you will have to sharpen them, so knowing that going into it. I might pay $10 a pice for a good once used chain...possibly a few dollars more. But I grind all my chains and I can have one sharp in 10 mins or so.

 

I must have been tired last night, that chain is actually $22.something. I just wanted to know so I can spot a bargain.

I think I will take the recoil starter to my brother-in-law this evening. He restores old cars and has a fully equipped shop with an impressive array of tools.

 

Are you using a new spring clip as well?

Personally, I would check finish on the new pawls if everything else appears to align correctly. If there is too tight of tolerance between the pawl(s), and spring clip, or between the pawl(s) and recoil housing, some light sanding around the barrels of the pawls with very fine sandpaper may be enough to get things in working order.

 

I'm sure you can make it fit. But will it be worth your time you will need that decision after a quick look over and a few tweaks.

 

Kimberly it looks like the 330T will be doing yeoman's work until the MS290 issues are resolved.

 

Hello, I was thinking about you; actually every time I see my saw you gave me. Big Hugs.

Yes, new spring, pawls, washer, and pulley.

 

I need to go out and do shopping so I figure why not have my B-I-L take a look; nothing lost at this time. If I do have to buy new parts then so be it; lesson learned.