The 500i filter appears to be the same one as used on the 661 based on a Google search. That makes me wonder if the mounting stud and thumb nut related components from a 661 could be put on the 500i.
I have seen 500i cutoff saw piston rings for sale on ebay, the bore is 54mm, here is a p/c kitWtf is with the air filter on a 500i?
mine has sucked dirt since day one. I’ve tried some of the suggested “fixes” from members here. I’ve also tried to trade it and can’t get a new one. Can’t get a piston either.
this air filtration system is a failure in the real world. I’ve owned this saw a year. Somewhere around 300 cords on it (poor accounting I donno exactly) I’m shocked it still runs to be honest.
I need to order an aftermarket filter I guess, but would prefer to put a piston in at the same time.
I’ll admit I run saws like I stole them. But I’ve never seen a Stihl with this kinda issue. They would be in deep doo doo if these things were blowing up from dirty carbs and all the wood going though them. I’m guessing the average user doesn’t go through air filters too often. I think this is #5 I’ve put on this saw. Maybe I should just toss it on the shelf and put some panty hose over the hole.
I though those were good saws? Keep it for backup no?Im impressed enough with the saws that as soon as I can sell a same as new 390xp, (its only cut 2 trees down and one log into) I WILL be buying another 500i to replace it. Anybody that wants a 390xp same as new, for 800 bucks plus shipping, let me know.
I dont see any sawdust in the throat just on the outside of the filter sealing area. It seals on the round part not the flat one you think.I don't work on my own saws but I don't have to, to know there's nothing good about that photo lol. You don't need to know much about how saws operate to understand that if Stihl doesn't do something to prevent that, those saws wont last long. They just wont.
It doesn't make no difference if it's a pro grade saw by a large co. or a China knock off. Right is right and wrong is wrong, and nothing about that is right............for any saw. Let alone a pro saw.
I don't either. It just makes you wonder, is it just a matter of time or a sudden change of temp until she sucks in the dust? It would make me nervous, if that were my saw. Not you?I dont see any sawdust in the throat just on the outside of the filter sealing area. It seals on the round part not the flat one you think.
Post # 140 back a page. By member:Are you referring to the OPs pictures?
Its a GREAT saw! Problem is, its heavier than the 500i, I don't think it will outcut the 500i, and I most likely wont ever use it. Another thing, if I sell the 390, I can deduct the 500i so its a win/win situation.I though those were good saws? Keep it for backup no?
Well I just bought one and am going to be keeping an eye on that. They have afterrmarket filters that are said to fix that issue if it did develop so its not like a major problem I am thinking.I don't either. It just makes you wonder, is it just a matter of time or a sudden change of temp until she sucks in the dust? It would make me nervous, if that were my saw. Not you?
I don't work on my own saws but I don't have to, to know there's nothing good about that photo lol. You don't need to know much about how saws operate to understand that if Stihl doesn't do something to prevent that, those saws wont last long. They just wont.
It doesn't make no difference if it's a pro grade saw by a large co. or a China knock off. Right is right and wrong is wrong, and nothing about that is right............for any saw. Let alone a pro saw.
Good analogy. Things down a carb, makes a saw go boom boom. Do these pills you suggest, come in orange too?Wow! It's like those tiny bits of dust, outside of the filter are really grenades.
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Good analogy. Things down a carb, makes a saw go boom boom. Do these pills you suggest, come in orange too?
The base isn't how it seals, there's a radial rubber seal, that's not where dust is getting in.
My finger is on the seal in the pic.
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