"You Suck" Thread 2016--Pics required!
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This past weekend, I was given this 084. Included were 2 spare chains, a gallon of bar oil and a litre of Stihl 2 stroke oil:
It is in nice shape overall, but there is a little impact damage on the plastic:
It would only run a few seconds at a time. The dealer told the P.O. that it needed a carb, which is no longer available. Thanks to members here, I downloaded the appropriate technical information and received some diagnostic suggestions in another thread. I found the impulse line had popped off the barb fitting. I reattached the line, added some Seafoam to the tank, adjusted the mix and now it runs like a raped ape.
I did replace the tiny little scabbard with a full length one. And the seal around the gas cap was starting to crack. So I ordered them from my local Stihl dealer.
Grand total repair bill after taxes: $10. That would be Canadian, so about US$7.50. Does that qualify for submission to this thread?
It is in nice shape overall, but there is a little impact damage on the plastic:
It would only run a few seconds at a time. The dealer told the P.O. that it needed a carb, which is no longer available. Thanks to members here, I downloaded the appropriate technical information and received some diagnostic suggestions in another thread. I found the impulse line had popped off the barb fitting. I reattached the line, added some Seafoam to the tank, adjusted the mix and now it runs like a raped ape.
I did replace the tiny little scabbard with a full length one. And the seal around the gas cap was starting to crack. So I ordered them from my local Stihl dealer.
Grand total repair bill after taxes: $10. That would be Canadian, so about US$7.50. Does that qualify for submission to this thread?
Eiler2641
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Got this one for $40, practically brand new. Said he didn't need it cause he had a brand new poulan, pretty sure he had no idea what he was getting rid of!
This past weekend, I was given this 084. Included were 2 spare chains, a gallon of bar oil and a litre of Stihl 2 stroke oil:
It is in nice shape overall, but there is a little impact damage on the plastic:
It would only run a few seconds at a time. The dealer told the P.O. that it needed a carb, which is no longer available. Thanks to members here, I downloaded the appropriate technical information and received some diagnostic suggestions in another thread. I found the impulse line had popped off the barb fitting. I reattached the line, added some Seafoam to the tank, adjusted the mix and now it runs like a raped ape.
I did replace the tiny little scabbard with a full length one. And the seal around the gas cap was starting to crack. So I ordered them from my local Stihl dealer.
Grand total repair bill after taxes: $10. That would be Canadian, so about US$7.50. Does that qualify for submission to this thread?
How do you live your life such that people give you $1000 saws for nothing?
The previous owner was told that the saw was essentially beyond economical repair, so he didn't figure he was giving me a $1000 saw, just a basket case. I offered to give him the saw back when I found out how simple the fix was. His response was "You fixed it, you keep it. If I ever need a saw that big again, I know where it is and I'll ask to borrow it."
I also found out that not only did the dealer claim the carb was shot, but also that it had no compression when hot and therefore "needed a new engine". IMHO, the dealer didn't even look at it, just tried to sell him a new saw.
brandonstc6
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The dealer was probably hoping the previous owner would leave it there for them to keep. That's a crooked dealer. What stihl tech couldn't rebuild a carburetor anyway
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I've heard some other things about that particular dealer. I don't know if it's endemic or just one bad apple in that particular barrel. And to be fair, my local dealer has been great in my experience, so this shouldn't be taken as a slag on all Stihl dealers.
I bought a 064,066 and a 084 from a guy who told me the dealer said they needed new pistons and cyl.
Every one of them had new looking pistons when i got them.Saws were filthy on the outside i don't think the dealer even looked at them.The guy had been a faller,then went to University.The saws were as he parked them in his shed sitting for 5 yrs.Dirty and old gas gets them scraped at his dealer.
ML12
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I picked up these three combine for $200 CAD. A 1-72, 4-30, and what I am pretty sure is a 790. They all have good compression and spark, and just need minor work.
Suckage picture,,,got all this for the price of two bars,,,good running 394, a good bath is in order
My buddy and I picked up these 2 Snapper Pro 52" walk behind mowers for $900 each. Changed the oil, all filters and new belts. Didn't need the belts but figured while checking every thing out, why not. Blades were sharp, mow dead level, I'm a happy camper, Joe.
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Northerner
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Not sure if this is suckage, u decide. Picked up 2 saws in a box, everything there except maybe some bolts.
A 359 piston done, cylinder good. And a 570, looks like ring pin blew out on it. Looks like it's burnt threw a couple tanks gas at the most, everything else is mint on it, cylinder still good, small dings on head. 100 for both. Iam happy.
I give up u winThis past weekend, I was given this 084. Included were 2 spare chains, a gallon of bar oil and a litre of Stihl 2 stroke oil:
It is in nice shape overall, but there is a little impact damage on the plastic:
It would only run a few seconds at a time. The dealer told the P.O. that it needed a carb, which is no longer available. Thanks to members here, I downloaded the appropriate technical information and received some diagnostic suggestions in another thread. I found the impulse line had popped off the barb fitting. I reattached the line, added some Seafoam to the tank, adjusted the mix and now it runs like a raped ape.
I did replace the tiny little scabbard with a full length one. And the seal around the gas cap was starting to crack. So I ordered them from my local Stihl dealer.
Grand total repair bill after taxes: $10. That would be Canadian, so about US$7.50. Does that qualify for submission to this thread?
