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And what is it that they do?
And what is it that they do?
the ultimate Stih flippy cap poll ...
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I voted they are junk, I dont have many problems with them in the summer, but in the winter when the temps get below 10°F the oil caps can be a real pain in the ass!!
nope, that would be the people that say they have problems with them.............
Allright Mr Murph....
here's some personal experience :
- they won't seat with a slight overfill. Overfilling is easy, especially with oil and low visibility. This causes a waist of time in each case.
- any system that can give you a false feeling of security should not be allowed on a power tool. They can seem to hold untill they fall out sometimes, so they are not belgian proof... I've spilled an oil and fuel tank already on my pants once, so I am very carefull now with these things. I don't feel comfortable with fuel on my clothes..
- they are little plastic things that look not very sturdy, and I know they are being replaced.
I think the safety issue is a stretch too far for me.
2000ssm6
Stihl User
Flippy caps=Sliced bread.
Edge & Engine
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Allright Mr Murph....
here's some personal experience :
- they won't seat with a slight overfill. Overfilling is easy, especially with oil and low visibility. This causes a waist of time in each case.
- any system that can give you a false feeling of security should not be allowed on a power tool. They can seem to hold untill they fall out sometimes, so they are not belgian proof... I've spilled an oil and fuel tank already on my pants once, so I am very carefull now with these things. I don't feel comfortable with fuel on my clothes..
- they are little plastic things that look not very sturdy, and I know they are being replaced.
I think the safety issue is a stretch too far for me.
That's the main complaint I here...won't stay in.
fredmc
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flippy caps are proof that hippies work in stihl r&d
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MS460WOODCHUCK
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One of the best inventions ever added to a chainsaw, just like the side chain tensioner, simple things that make life a little easier. Never have to track down a screwdriver to get it to come loose and don't have to strain your nuts off to get the cap loose either.
Wish I could vote, but I've never got to play with any saws new enough to have flippy caps!!opcorn:
opcorn:I would vote, except that I have saws with both types and don't care, they both work great for me.
Nethercutt
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Overally I prefer them, but I've spilled gas on my leg twice now because of them. On my 361, I can get the cap to start and lock into place in two different positions (about 180 degrees apart of course). One position is good, the other one makes me look like I just wet my pants and reek of gasoline. I've just learned to watch extra closely that the little flip-up catch is in the right place, and not just go by "feel" alone.
For some reason, I've never had this problem with the oil cap on the saw.
The only drawback to the old-style caps that I've found is that they can get pretty hard to unscrew on an older saw. But if I wasn't so cheap, and I would replace the O-ring on the cap, I probably wouldn't have that problem.
For some reason, I've never had this problem with the oil cap on the saw.
The only drawback to the old-style caps that I've found is that they can get pretty hard to unscrew on an older saw. But if I wasn't so cheap, and I would replace the O-ring on the cap, I probably wouldn't have that problem.
joatmon
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Allright Mr Murph....
here's some personal experience :
- they won't seat with a slight overfill. Overfilling is easy, especially with oil and low visibility. This causes a waist of time in each case.
- any system that can give you a false feeling of security should not be allowed on a power tool. They can seem to hold untill they fall out sometimes, so they are not belgian proof... I've spilled an oil and fuel tank already on my pants once, so I am very carefull now with these things. I don't feel comfortable with fuel on my clothes..
- they are little plastic things that look not very sturdy, and I know they are being replaced.
I think the safety issue is a stretch too far for me.
Roland,
Wait 'til THE CHAMP sees this post, you're gonna be toast. Like they say, "You make something Belgian proof, and they build a better Belgian".
Best o' luck,
ole joat
Most guys that dont like them over fill the tanks .........
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The Burning Rom
ArboristSite Operative
It takes a time or two to figure out where 'full' is, but it's been no different than any other saw for me.
SawTroll
Information Collector
I like them by now, and voted yes - but the alternative statement also has some merit.........
I made at least one mistake, before they became "friends".....:greenchainsaw:
I made at least one mistake, before they became "friends".....:greenchainsaw:
Curlycherry1
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Flippy caps are spawn of Satin I say.
