2101xp/ top all time muscle saws!!!!!!!!!!!

[tramp bushler]

jockey duce. I stand corrected. I used to run the Oregon Shiny bar on my 394 s . I really liked them, but you needed a saw pad on your spenders, they got HOT! !!!! .
may I recomend a
chisel ground chain. I have cut alot of timber with the 56 and guys I wouked with cut ALOT more. . With a good work chain in small wood like that even a 56 Super will maintain over 9,000 rpm unless you touch the dogs to the log. And it Cuts.

 

[Jon1212]

Only if your not gonna yell at me.
No sense doin extra work just to get my Azz chewed.

Now that, my AS friends is the voice of experience...........

 

[komatsuvarna]

This look better men?

Dang I need something to cut!!

 

[tramp bushler]

Now Your Loggin!

Hey, whats with the ladies model starter handle. ? :msp_thumbup:

Some mornings it was a scary thing starting them. The 288 was the worst tho.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Jon, Tramp, Rob, and Durand top of the evening to ya fellas! The 56 is still a good saw even today muscle saw indeed you ask me. I forgot about those shiny Oregon's used to be real common. Tramp what is your first name my friend? P.S I will agree the 288 will bite ya! The two worst I ever saw for starting is the 660 I have, and the 288. My 2101 is thin ring so easier on the pull. Parmeter has run the 66 since way back, and has two, he used to laugh and so oh how hard is yours to start, and it was the same as his, yeah till he tried it The 288 is a bastard to pull comp release or not! Durand saw is awesome!!

 

[ausneil 1]

hey norm, you staying out of trouble, i just i should drop by and see what going on here.

 

[paccity]

the funny thing is even though i have a 066 and 046 that are work saws i find that the 2100 and 288 are on the job more nowdays . i just have to remember to pull them threw properly . or it's ouch.

 

[andydodgegeek]

My 272xp is a real nasty one to start. It used to be my dads saw but he quit using it because it was such a bass turd to start. He bought it new and it used to be ok, now you got to pull the cord like you are mad at the saw or it WILL get you. I wonder what could have happened to it? Why would it get harder to start? It has no decomp. It is a nice saws to run once its going.

 

[RandyMac]

My 272xp is a real nasty one to start. It used to be my dads saw but he quit using it because it was such a bass turd to start. He bought it new and it used to be ok, now you got to pull the cord like you are mad at the saw or it WILL get you. I wonder what could have happened to it? Why would it get harder to start? It has no decomp. It is a nice saws to run once its going.

check the timing, if it got advanced, it will snapback like a McCulloch.:biggrin:

 

[komatsuvarna]

Now Your Loggin!

Hey, whats with the ladies model starter handle. ? :msp_thumbup:

Some mornings it was a scary thing starting them. The 288 was the worst tho.

Oh....I put that on there for the wife. :msp_sneaky:

Andy, yeah like Randy said, sounds like the flywheel may have slipped a little or something. They will snap like crazy if the spark timing is too high. I dunno if something in the coil could make it do that or not.

 

[paccity]

since someone brought up 272 heres one i got running yesterday. rough looking ,but runs good, pulls good but have to work on the chain to tell the whole story. and i didn't know windsor made a chrome bar. might put a decomp on . this ones plugged off.

 

[carym2a]

My 272xp is a real nasty one to start. It used to be my dads saw but he quit using it because it was such a bass turd to start. He bought it new and it used to be ok, now you got to pull the cord like you are mad at the saw or it WILL get you. I wonder what could have happened to it? Why would it get harder to start? It has no decomp. It is a nice saws to run once its going.

I know what your saying, my 272XP is just a 6!t(h, new P/C you better have it at the right part of the stroke before you try drop starting, so most the time shes started on the ground or log:msp_thumbup:

Cary

 

[Eccentric]

My 272xp is a real nasty one to start. It used to be my dads saw but he quit using it because it was such a bass turd to start. He bought it new and it used to be ok, now you got to pull the cord like you are mad at the saw or it WILL get you. I wonder what could have happened to it? Why would it get harder to start? It has no decomp. It is a nice saws to run once its going.

check the timing, if it got advanced, it will snapback like a McCulloch.:biggrin:

Oh....I put that on there for the wife. :msp_sneaky:

Andy, yeah like Randy said, sounds like the flywheel may have slipped a little or something. They will snap like crazy if the spark timing is too high. I dunno if something in the coil could make it do that or not.

The 272XP I ran didn't seem like it was all that mean to start. Maybe the flywheel did indeed slip on the crank. Timing's not adjustable on those IIRC.

This Mac just about pulled three fingers offa my right hand a few months ago....

 

[paccity]

ran the272 again today with a good grind. not bad , i might even keep it.

 

[Eccentric]

Man I hope Norm's doin' all right. He's off cutting today (yes he took his 2101XP along with his MS660, 044, and 372XP) and it's over 100 degrees here...

 

[tramp bushler]

I couldn't imagine cutting in that kind of heat.

 

[andydodgegeek]

Question for all of you on my 272xp. I hope you dont think im stupid for asking but how do I check the timing on it? Pull the flywheel? If its not adjustable how would it be off? Broken key in the keyway? Twisted crank? Im not sure just asking. Thanks for your replies.

 

[paccity]

you could check the key way but this one i just got will bite if you get in a hurry. my 288 is real bad for it.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

hey norm, you staying out of trouble, i just i should drop by and see what going on here.

Yes I am godd to see you Neil my friend!

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Man I hope Norm's doin' all right. He's off cutting today (yes he took his 2101XP along with his MS660, 044, and 372XP) and it's over 100 degrees here...

Im good buddy thanks! Hope you like your haul! Nothing major, at least under shade and a good breeze. Glen I have to do it all the time at work, and I also pave in it, so maybe I got used to it not sure. Shades nice! A break or two, and lot's of water LOL! Frasier those old huskies are in a class of there own, my 2101 is absolutely a go to saw. And I have a 288 coming! Full wrap, high top, decomp model. Very clean and straight no compression. Think p&C at least rings we will see. Getting two 2100 also with it, missing some parts, one feels like piston, and or cylinder needed. Other had decent comp it felt like. Probably sell those two. As I have the 2101 and a sweet 1100 coming from my pal:wink2: Yeah those 288 will bite your ass. One of the worst I ever started. My 660 is that way even with the decomp too. I have a friend who complains of the none decomp 272 he has. My 372 I never use it forget it's there. May just be some saws? Also check Andy the starter pawls. Had a broke one cause that once. Frasier nice saw. Andy how's the husky? Aaron what model is that little Mac on your truck hood?:rolleyes2::jester: