290 to 390, let's try it
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kenton.a.frank
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I don’t put it around the oil seal just the clam shell. Never had a problem so far on the last 10 or so saws.
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Same here. Last 310 I did I sealed the clamshell only. No problems at all! My Dad bought an 029 many years ago from his cousin who has a Stihl dealership. It was used and had been "repaired". That thing absolutely screams! I feel quite certain it has a 390 engine in it! Some day I'm gonna convince Dad to let me pull the spark plug and muffler so I can measure the bore and stroke!
cuinrearview
Red saw lover
I picked up a 290 from a dealer the other day for a song. The tag says "bogs in cut" and "needs dirko seal". The muffler and studs were missing so I have them coming. I'm skeptical of the assessment. The piston and cylinder look pristine and the H screw was four full turns from seated. Once I have everything to complete it I'll test for leaks and make it run. I've never been a fan but the "farm boss" is an easy sale.
After a few tanks I would like to see the compression numbers.
I’ve done the upgrade, they’re a brick, but homeowners love em. The one I did for a friend went well, he’s still using it.
Skavenger
ArboristSite Lurker
Just finished up a 290 to 390. It is not difficult to do at all. I also did a muffler mod and call it Franky.
cuinrearview
Red saw lover
I won't be "upgrading". Just getting it going and sending it packing. I probably don't even belong in this threadI’ve done the upgrade, they’re a brick, but homeowners love em. The one I did for a friend went well, he’s still using it.
As in Frankensaw !?
Skavenger
ArboristSite Lurker
Exactly
I don’t own a single saw that I’ve bought new, no challenge in that! For the record, I’m in the range of 14 or so working saws, all brands, all vintages.
For the record, I’m in the range of 14 or so working saws, all brands, all vintages.
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
Well I dont think I will be completing it. A 18 year old that just got into saws asked to buy the parts. He offered me $120 for it, so its leaving if he pays up lol
Not completed?
BuckthornBonnie
ArboristSite Guru
Doesn’t the manual call for Dirko around the seals?
I did it on every 1127 I’ve rebuilt. I’m sure there’s enough squeeze out to keep ya safe, but if the manual calls for it, I usually do it.
There are two different style seals as well. You probably have the style designed to be installed when the pan is split... which, again, I would use light sealer on.
I did it on every 1127 I’ve rebuilt. I’m sure there’s enough squeeze out to keep ya safe, but if the manual calls for it, I usually do it.
There are two different style seals as well. You probably have the style designed to be installed when the pan is split... which, again, I would use light sealer on.
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
I've already boxed it all up to ship, but I believe you're right. I'll tell him about sealer around them.
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
Not completed?
You a never sold somebody something? He wanted it more than I did, that's all.
smokey7
jack of a lot ace of a few
That is kindof cool topend. It looks like a hybrid closed openport jug. Ive seen them for the husky 55s but not for the 390s. Curious how it runs. See if you can get any feedback from him.
The one I did ran strong, and is still running.
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
PM incoming
Mine runs pretty strong, did a little bit of a muffler mod but didn't go too radical because of the noise. I like these saws because parts are so easy to come by and not too expensive..
