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My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« on: May 01, 2014, 07:19:10 PM »
My Stihl 009 has been hard to start, so I took it to a Stihl dealer who has told me it has no spark ( but I was able to get it to fire with "aero start", just not keep going) and needs a new ignition thingo that will cost me  about $250-00  ??? ??? ??? ??? so I said forget it I'll just pick up the saw.

Now I'm hopefully going away Sunday week and I need a new temporary chainsaw to tide me over untill I can fix the Stihl  :-[ when I get back.
So what to buy, a Bunnings, Masters or Ebay special. Personal experiences please, not rumour, here say etc
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2014, 07:20:02 PM »
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2014, 07:21:02 PM »
Don't do it............

Just go buy a decent one from somewhere reputable.
I have a preference for huski, but only because the small ones are very light.
Stihls are awesome. Probably best to stick with them.

Just my 2c.
You get what you pay for.
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2014, 07:24:16 PM »
you wanna borrow my chainy?
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2014, 07:25:39 PM »
Why spend $200 on a crap saw when you can fix your Stihl for a similar price? Even if you spend $100 where is the economy in that? Madness I tell you!  :D

If you are worried you were getting crap advice go to another repairer.

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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2014, 07:32:15 PM »
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2014, 07:34:54 PM »
I've got a spare Stihl 023 (?) about 15yo that just got re-built - you can borrow it for your trip if coming past this way.

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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2014, 07:35:10 PM »

Quote from: Jason B on May 01, 2014, 07:25:39 PM
Why spend $200 on a crap saw when you can fix your Stihl for a similar price? Even if you spend $100 where is the economy in that? Madness I tell you!  :D

If you are worried you were getting crap advice go to another repairer.

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x2. Not a good time of the year to be asking a chainsaw place to repair a broken chainsaw. Maybe seek a second opinion.
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2014, 07:35:52 PM »
I'll give ya  a 6 pack for ya 009 :)
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2014, 07:36:58 PM »
Lost, is on the money there, there are heaps of aftermarket parts available for stihl saws.

I just got an after market coil for my ms261 for $21 just to throw in the gear bag, OEM is $50 Via the US and a whopping $145AUD locally!!!

with the older ones that have a separate coil/CDI unit you can even get replacemnts that are integrated,

and when you replace it just place a Playing card / business card between the flywheel and the ignition , nip up the screws and remove the card.
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2014, 07:40:50 PM »
A short term healthy replacement!
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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2014, 07:45:15 PM »
given some ebay adds state the same coils will fit/work on the 009 as the ms 250 this one would prolly even do the job.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ignition-Coil-MODULE-For-STIHL-021-023-025-MS210-MS230-MS250-Chainsaw-/171144509352?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d901f7a8
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« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2014, 08:47:34 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2014, 09:01:10 PM »
Your a hard man LOST.
The poor fella's pourin his heart out to you.
He's tryin ta get some understandin an sympathy.
OOOO your harsh. ;D ;D ;D :cheers:
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« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2014, 09:23:58 PM »
Quote from: Lost on May 01, 2014, 07:35:52 PM
I'll give ya  a 6 pack for ya 009 :)

iam prepared to give you a dozen, could use a nice little top mount.
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« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2014, 09:27:01 PM »
Any  advance on a dozen!!!
C'mon, a dozen's not that many.
C'mon who'll go a slab?
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2014, 09:36:11 PM »
Geeze, I thought I was among friends here, but bend over to tie up your shoe laces and your getting reamed, c'mon fellas, at least use a bit of ky  :o :o :o


and thanks to those KIND folk  :-* :-* that offered a loan of their saws but I don't feel comfortable using other peoples equipment   :angel:
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« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2014, 09:47:39 PM »
At least I was trying to get ya value for money.
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« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2014, 09:49:16 PM »
Quote from: Cruiser 105Tvan on May 01, 2014, 09:27:01 PM
Any  advance on a dozen!!!
bakers dozen... :D
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2014, 09:59:39 PM »
A new stihl 231 cost me $650. Trying it out at Scarpsy Sunday ;D
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« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2014, 10:01:03 PM »
Aww FUJI, your just rubbing it in now.
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« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2014, 10:02:07 PM »
Ditch the stihl they are garbage. Get yourself a husky. That is all. :cheers:
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2014, 10:44:56 PM »
If it starts on Aerostart there must be spark. I have a very old Stihl AV10 & when it gets hard to start or not run smoothly. I just fit a carby kit which are around $15-$20 & its all good again for several years.
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« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2014, 11:19:35 PM »
Quote from: Lost on May 01, 2014, 09:49:16 PM
bakers dozen... :D

C'mon Lost, that's just insulting.
It's a Stihl, just because it doesn't go.
I mean, well, ah, umm, yeah right. 
It's a Stihl that's the important thing.
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Re: My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently
« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2014, 11:39:38 PM »
Its still cheaper to buy them new from the US!
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