I second this. Yes, in an "emergency" I'd just throw 3, 4, 5 belts on a drive and send it. But if you are giving any thought to the maintenance...
The issue with aftermarket belts is rarely the length. And material differences usually don't fail in 2 hours. Where aftermarket vs OEM gets...
I had a Truxedo Deuce II on my Silverado. I did like the ability to open it quickly from the front and the back. It's a soft cover, lasted about...
I wonder what the mix is today of techs that have formal training (beyond high school) vs all on-the-job? A couple formal automotive schools have...
Funny thing about that, is the job is sold to you on that exact promise, of being about to double your time. They forget to mention that the...
And this folks, is why the world needs turbochargers. :dremel::saw:
OEM equipment on a lot of saws up until Y2K or so. Especially smaller units.
Most of the MS290's/ 250's etc. I've come across still have their tank vents, even if they have been replaced with a different style. They are...
The MS290 doesn't usually use a grub screw vent. It should have a black line connected to a check-valve type vent that looks like this: [ATTACH]...
If we're being nit-picky, you just push it straight in instead of threading it in. Just so there's no chance the threads partially cut into the...
The repair industry has itself to blame for the state it's in and flat-rate pay for technicians should be illegal. There's my hot take for the...
Open up the muffler, remove any internal baffling/cage, and open up the exit to at least 1/2" average diameter. Or yeah, the aftermarket...
I have trust issues with auto shops for sure. The root is in how the employees are paid. The system is stacked to make money for the shop first,...
I swing through occasionally still. Haven't burnt wood for heat in six years now, but love to see some familiar names here from time to time.
Because of the difficulty in tuning the carb under load, we tune them with no load and then listen to how it responds to load in the wood.
Might want to add shortening or replacing that cord to the ole "to-do" list then. :yes:
You're still going to want to do a muffler mod, assuming it's stock. It's easier than the 290 (which prob wasn't hard) and the results are just...
Those are indispensible when working with LARGE fasteners. How else do we get a human being putting 3000lb ft on a fastener? Used to use them...
The very first thing I do after a shop touches the lugs on one of my vehicles is break them all loose and re-torque with a torque wrench. Revisit...
Chainsaws tune differently than cycles or other two-stroke tools. It's because we tune them with no load at RPMs significantly outside of their...
