Spend my money! Help me pick a spare parts kit for a Stihl 461.

[Ernest Becker]

Please help me go shopping. Spend my money - not yours. I already have a Stihl MS 461 that I use for processing firewood. Falling, limbing, bucking of mostly hardwoods and some softwoods. About 20 cords annually.

What spare parts would you assemble if you were going to relocate to a remote place and would not have access to spares for a 5-7 years? Please be as specific as possible (brand, size, dimension, quantity, special tools, grease, etc).

For example:

a. spool of saw chain 100' (3/8" 050 Stihl rapid full skip)
b. 28" bar
c. Stihl multi tool (chain breaker, rivet spinner)
d. Stihl HD2 air filter (2x), Wire mesh filter (1x)
e. fuel filter (2x)
f. spark plug (6x)
g. sprocket, washer, e-clip, needle bearing
h. bar nuts (4x)
i. chain tensioner, clutch spring
j. chain-brake spring
k. clutch drum
l. assorted nuts/bolts for saw​

Many thanks in advance fellas!

 

[blsnelling]

Honestly, most of those parts would be a waste of money, as they should last for years.

 

[old-cat]

You need several e-clips, 3 - 4 sprockets, 1 extra air filter, 1 fuel filter, no extra spark plug, several bar nuts, i, j, k, not necessary, abc, yes

 

[blsnelling]

I would not expect to replace the air or fuel filters either.

 

[blsnelling]

Of course, if money is no option... go for it.

 

[old-cat]

A spare air filter is mighty handy when your out in the woods and that stinkin HD2 thing gets plugged up!

 

[sunfish]

P&C, carb, coil, flywheel, clutch, seals, bearings, etc...

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

trying out some new smilies....
the popcorn one is good but this one is kewl

 

[zogger]

Extra bearings/seals/piston/cylinder, etc, the stuff you would need for a rebuild.

Or just a complete unused extra identical saw.

 

[Whiskers]

Just buy another one to keep in the truck in case the first one goes down!

 

[sunfish]

P&C, carb, coil, flywheel, clutch, seals, bearings, etc...

& a 346xp

 

[nmurph]

& a 346xp

Dang, you beat me to it.

 

[Ernest Becker]

Thank you for the rapid, thought out, and funny replies.

I'd be lying if I said that I've ever used a Husky. What do you like about them over the Stihl?

 

[nmurph]

5-7yr....I would want fuel and impulse lines, fuel filter, a carb kit in addition to the things on your list...and a spare saw.

 

[Whiskers]

Don't let em fool you, Stihl MS261

 

[nmurph]

It depends on the model. Both manufacturers make good saws and in the various displacement categories one may have an advantage over the other. One thing about Husky is that you can order parts on-line. Try that with Stihl.

 

[z71mike]

Set of rings. Rip cord. Starter spring.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

5-7 years? That's a lot of fuel....

 

[fearofpavement]

I would take an identical saw. That would give you one of every spare part. The scenario you described is unrealistic. If you don't have access to spares, you also don't have access to fuel and mix oil. So bring a second saw and if something breaks, order that part to be delivered with your next grocery order.

 

[Whiskers]

AV buffers, or springs, whatever the 461 uses