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I figured as we kick off spring we can share pictures or videos of broken crap we have to fix.
She Broke.
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Chancegriffis
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This will be my project to get running before the end of April. Bought it from work on Friday. 1998 Ford 5640 2wd. Don’t know much about it other than it ran and drove when it was parked 4 years ago! For 1000 bucks, it’s worth a shot!
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Chancegriffis
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Not bad for her age and sitting in the weather. Supposedly has some sort of electrical issue. Gonna start tearing into her soon. Will post updates.
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Had a drop cloth down while I was working on some sheetrock before replacing the range hood. Forgot and put too much pressure on one knee. 
You needed too replace that old thing anyways, who uses knobs anymoreHad a drop cloth down while I was working on some sheetrock before replacing the range hood. Forgot and put too much pressure on one knee.
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Buckmaster
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How old was it Ben? I’ve got a 5 year old ryobi (weed whacker) that’s on its second season down here. I want too replace it, but the bastard won’t die
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Buckmaster
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It took me 21 years to kill the 310. I bought it 2000. It’s paid itself over and over again. One winter I sold $7k in firewood with it. I have a 290 at camp and a 362 forthcoming. I strategically have all 3 saws setup the same with 18” bars. I’m going to shelf the 310 for reserve parts if I need some.
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How did he check compression with it torn apart? Or why did he tear it apart after checking compression?
Buckmaster
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It’s an old beat up saw that visits the Stihl dealer about 3 times annually for one reason or another. I took it in complete and clean. It would only run in full choke mode.I figured carb and/or gas filter, gas line issues like usual. He tore it all down for examination and called it dead. I’m accepting of that answer because I knew it was a matter of time. I’m considering getting it bronze coated so I can place it next to my first pair of baby shoes which are also bronzed.
Mickey Merrie
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Generic question, no agenda. What do folks run in their chain saws. Ethanol regular or higher or straight gas of a higher octane? Also what oil?
I use straight gas 90 octane. A good oil also and sea foam to clean out after sitting in the first tank each time. I've cut about 30 cord on my Sthil 250 (?) and just had it in for an oiling leak which would drain into my carry case. Had them fix that and tune up clean last fall.
2nd thing. I have the opportunity to buy a used but good condition 36 ton 11 hp splitter that splits in the horizontal and vertical positions. I think $700 is a good price, what say you?
I use straight gas 90 octane. A good oil also and sea foam to clean out after sitting in the first tank each time. I've cut about 30 cord on my Sthil 250 (?) and just had it in for an oiling leak which would drain into my carry case. Had them fix that and tune up clean last fall.
2nd thing. I have the opportunity to buy a used but good condition 36 ton 11 hp splitter that splits in the horizontal and vertical positions. I think $700 is a good price, what say you?