New project showed up - MS290

Bought the MS290 off of Guidosalvage and it arrived today packaged nicely. Got to say it was a pleasure doing business with him.

Figured I had never owned one before and since it seems to be a popular saw around here it would be a fun little project to work on. I was pleased that it was in even better shape than I had imagined. I will be tearing it down for a really good cleanup, fuel line and filter replacement and most likely be rebuilding the carb. I am actually going to tackle a muffler mod on this one too so get ready for a few questions as I tear into this thing Already got the service and owners manual thanks to one of our awesome mods!

 

Nice looking saw. Mastermech did a real nice step by step with pictures of a muffler mod.......

 

Never saw that thread is it on here?

 

Thats a nice saw, way under rated. I've had an 029 super I bought new that has been the best saw for me. you will make a lot of firewood with that. nice score!

 

I'm not sure, may be at the old place. I'm sure he'll check in and point you in the right direction

 

Nice saw Cert.! I like mine. We have an awesome mod.?

 

Right on! This place helps me with a lot. Easy place to hang out.

 

Mastermec and i had a post at the old place. But if Mastermind did one its priba lay at AS as he did not post much at the other place on the web at least I dont recall it. And that was just before scotty started this site.

 

Anyway that thing sure is clean and in good shape.

The muffler made is easy and will really wake it up. It will make that thing cut like a 390 once modded

 

I was very happy with the shape it is in!
Really looking forward to playing around with it and once I have it running well stock I will move on to the muffler mod. I know it's not a pro saw but I figured it should be fun.

 

Well we will see if I sell it. I was thinking of replacing then 450 with this as I figured it would be better but then I found the 357xp and I'm thinking I might like it better.

Either way I want to get it how I want it and run it through some wood to see how it runs. Everyone around here acts like this is the best saw ever made and I want to see what the hype is all about. Maybe make a few timed cuts against the 357.

I was in the stihl and husky dealership the other day looking at a 550xp and they were trying to sell me one of these as a better saw .

 

It may be the best homeowner saw ever made.......... but it's no pro saw. It will bring top dollar on craigslist though

BTW, what's up with the "272 in pieces"? (insert photo of vultures circling).

 

Yep I routinely see "farm bosses " selling for $200-350, even the 029. The dang thing is $400 on sale new???

 

It runs great I had it running less than two weeks ago however I can't get the darn tank vent to stop leaking so it has been torn down multiple times. I have ordered the tank vent that says it should fit but doesn't and three other vents just to try them and non of them work. I'm seriously considering epoxying it in place and forgetting about it. It's an older saw with a new piston and rings.