MS 291 leaking bar oil. But not from the usual place. Help!

[malquid]

I hate to think how much you are going to pay for one.

I hate thinking it too. It was around 50. Stihl is extremely proud of their little plastic parts.

 

[Husky77]

If it sits long enough over a few months it will drain the tank. Normally my saw doesn’t rest for a whole month but the back of my truck looks a jiffy lube pit.

If you know it's going to sit a while, drain the tank. They all leak, oil will get anywhere and yes it will find a way out. So drain it, takes seconds and problem solved.... dont waste bar oil!

 

[malquid]

If you know it's going to sit a while, drain the tank. They all leak, oil will get anywhere and yes it will find a way out. So drain it, takes seconds and problem solved.... dont waste bar oil!

I hear you. That’s what I’ve done all my life. I’m just seeing if I can resolve it once and for all. I can deal with the residual. It’s the ongoing leaking I don’t like. I also want it ready to go. But good point. I’ll try it. I’m not sure if the time to drain it is worth it.

 

[TRTermite]

Would a USC (Ultra sonic cleaner for the OPs' benefit) possibly rattle some impacted debris loose so it could be flushed out?
Trying to be helpful whilst getting prepared for when I get to address this issue.

 

[malquid]

Brilliant! I love this idea. I actually have one. I would have never thought of that

 

[TRTermite]

Brilliant! I love this idea. I actually have one. I would have never thought of that

YER comment BUFFED my VANITY BUTTON.

 

[HarleyT]

YER comment BUFFED my VANITY BUTTON.

I didn't know that guys had one!!

 

[malquid]

I didn't know that guys had one!!

Hell yeah! They are great for gun and carb parts.

 

[malquid]

YER comment BUFFED my VANITY BUTTON.

I’ll pretend like I know what you are talking about.

 

[TRTermite]

I’ll pretend like I know what you are talking about.

I was flattered by your compliment/comment.

 

[SteveSr]

Would a USC (Ultra sonic cleaner for the OPs' benefit) possibly rattle some impacted debris loose so it could be flushed out?
Trying to be helpful whilst getting prepared for when I get to address this issue.

Not to burst everyone's bubble but the debris inside the pump is relatively large wood fibers wihich US won't bother in the least. US is good at cleaning HARD surfaces where the US energy causes cavitation in the liquid on the surface of the item being cleaned.

 

[TRTermite]

Not to burst everyone's bubble but the debris inside the pump is relatively large wood fibers wihich US won't bother in the least. US is good at cleaning HARD surfaces where the US energy causes cavitation in the liquid on the surface of the item being cleaned.

NO Bubbles "Busted/Boisted/Burst" Just cleared some Murky water for me, Thankye kindly.