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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. Chity_Avatar

    Chity_Avatar

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    Friend of mine just got done putting this back together for me. I have too many saws and not enough time so I sub a few out to get worked on. A good OEM cylinder was used along with a Meteor piston and Caber rings. It may have had a bit of port work done as well as a muffler mod but that can not be confirmed or denied. The chain sucks but I will cure that tomorrow. 18" bar in 18" hickory.

     
    Chity_Avatar, Sep 14, 2014
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    I want to see that muffler mod. Sounds good!
     
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    Wow...I can't believe I missed this?

    Might have port work? Heck, it may have a pop up!! :dex:

    That thing sounds wicked and tore through that Hickory! !

    Nice :thumbs: Another reason why a 290,310,390 is a fine saw to have! :)
     
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    Nice 290! Definitely doesn't sound or cut like mine did.......maybe I shouldn't have sold it lol
     
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    That sounded good and did a darn good job of cutting too....:yes:
     
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    Me too, doesn't sound anything like the ones I've run!
     
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    That 290 is haulin the mail!!

    Your friend must really like you to build a clamshell like that!!
     
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    He's kind of a douche to be honest with you.

    His efforts don't go unnoticed.
     
    Chity_Avatar, Sep 16, 2014
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    I'm lost here.:picard:.......are you two patting each other on the back?:handshake:
     
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    Are you new here?......

    Oh wait.....that's me... ;)

    This is how we roll..
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    Adirondackstihl is the guy that put this saw together. His next project is a 390 that I gave him in pieces. He deals with the saws that I don't have time to mess with. I give him free reign with the saws and I just keep buying the parts. He works cheap so I can't really go wrong.
     
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    I thought so:yes:.....The saw ran great:dex:
     
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    Welcome to FHC Adirondackstihl! !

    That's one screaming 290!!
     
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    You sure you want these guys around here???
    Buncha riff raff if ya ask me...
    Wookie riff raff...
    :drunk:
     
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    GFY
     
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    Just gets confusing
     
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    A lot of us know P and J from other sites...
    Unique sense of humor...
    They from NY.. and can't help it...
    :banana:
     
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    Thanks guys!!!
    I sure hope I don't disappoint you guys with the 390. I seem to have set the bar pretty high here.... :)
     
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    Have Jeremy tear that thing back down and make it black...
     
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