Change MS200T to rear handle?

[Mark in SC]

I found a good deal on a MS200T at a local pawn shop. Is it possible to change this to a rear handle? Is it practical may be a better question.
Thanks, Mark.

 

[TimberPig]

Is it possible? Well anything is with enough money. Is it a worthwhile, practical, or cost effective venture? I doubt it, by the time you buy the parts and convert it, it would have to be virtually free to come close to buying the rear handle saw. I would either buy it and use it as a top handle, buy it and resell or trade for a rear handle saw, or simply look for a rear handle saw that will suit your needs.

 

[Bill G]

I found a good deal on a MS200T at a local pawn shop. ..........

I have never seen a pawn shop as a place to find a good deal on a saw. I have however gotten some rare saws there although they were not great deals.

Bill

 

[Bill G]

Here is an example of the local pawn shop "deals". A 029 in a case for $250, a 026 for about the same and a 056 for $450. No wonder they are still there. As for the question of switching it to a rear handle I would believe the parts would be mucj more than it is worth. The other problem would be parts availability since the rear handle 200T just became available in the USA.

Bill

 

[spacemule]

I got a Husky 394 in pretty good shape at a pawn shop for $200. If you look in the right places, good deals are out there.

 

[Bill G]

The best I have done is a Red Light 066 and a Husky 298.

Bill

 

[Ross Turner]

I just keep my eyes open on ebay,Bought a Husky 254xp for £120 delivered & a 266xp for £191 delivered both with hardley any wear on them.
As for fitting the rear handle on the saw contact stihl for a workshop manual & parts lists & you will then be able to work out what parts you need & then be able to work out if its econmical to do it.

 

[Mark in SC]

Thanks everyone. This one looks to be in good shape for under $150.
Mark

 

[DanManofStihl]

I got a red max g2500ts chainsaw in a pawn shop with a new bar and chain for $39.95 the saw runs great I have seen some deals but their are some $300 stihl farm bosses and $200.00 poulan wildthings. I replaced the clutch springs on my stihl 066 and it works great it was time consuming but it was worth it not to have to pay my deal $50.00 just to do it.

 

[Ax-man]

It would not be worth the effort or expense like TimberPig mentioned.

They are basically two different saws. The on -off controls are different. The air box, filter and the whole air intake manifold system is not the same. The handle and anti-vibration mounts won't interchange without buying a new outer case.

It looks like you would really get involved in trying to switch one over. I bet if you were to try to change one over you would have almost the cost of a new saw.

I put a pic on of the the two side by side.

Larry

 

[MasterBlaster]

That's a good comparison shot, Larry. Thanks!

 

[Mark in SC]

Thanks Larry. I see now how differant they are.
Mark