Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Stihl => Topic started by: H 2 H on October 03, 2012, 11:58:52 pm

Title: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: H 2 H on October 03, 2012, 11:58:52 pm

Some of you guys/gals have seen this saw before but I thought I would post it here also

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g317/H2H_PHOTOS/MS%20250/DSC_7991.jpg)

I put one of Baileys 390 motor's in a MS 290 chassis

When I got the motor from Baileys I pulled it apart and did a little porting to it MM and some other little things to it. I have 10 + tanks thru it now and it runs strong for what it is

It has a 25" ES 3/8's b/c

I went and cut stumps tonight with it with a full comp chain the stumps were between 20" and 28" in dia.

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290/390
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 04, 2012, 06:25:49 am

What kind of cost is the 390 short block?  Seems like that could be the way to go in 290 310 rebuilds if cost effective.

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290/390
Post by: H 2 H on October 04, 2012, 07:45:18 am

It was $149 to my door they didn't charge shipping  ;D

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: Cut4fun . on January 03, 2014, 11:43:16 pm

So how is the aftermarket short blocks holding up?

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: H 2 H on January 04, 2014, 12:37:32 am

I used it first part of December with no problems just cord and a half

I also helped taking out a few stumps in November with it

But my pair of 044 10mm have been getting the most use lately ;)

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: northern boy on January 08, 2014, 07:43:15 pm

HEY H2H  was the short block an easy install I just order one for my 310 should just bolt right up , right and runs strong does it not sure how long it will take to recieve it up in the great white north  but looks like a good buy let me know thanks

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: H 2 H on January 08, 2014, 07:51:37 pm

Quote from: northern boy on January 08, 2014, 07:43:15 pm

HEY H2H  was the short block an easy install I just order one for my 310 should just bolt right up , right and runs strong does it not sure how long it will take to recieve it up in the great white north  but looks like a good buy let me know thanks

Yeah it's easy to install just make sure your saw is clean

Also take the bottom cover off and put a good seal on it the three that I have done needed some attention

I use this

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g317/H2H_PHOTOS/MS%20250/003-4.jpg)

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: northern boy on January 08, 2014, 07:59:41 pm

so the gasket that comes with it is junk any other worries

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: H 2 H on January 08, 2014, 08:10:57 pm

Quote from: northern boy on January 08, 2014, 07:59:41 pm

so the gasket that comes with it is junk any other worries

All of mine didn't have a gasket just silicon

I also changed filter and impulse and fuel lines and checked intake boot really good for cracks

 

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: northern boy on January 21, 2014, 12:25:06 pm

just got the new 390 in the mail today gasket looks good its the red gasket just have to get a few things then should be good to install will post once running thanks 4 all the help guys 

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: H 2 H on January 22, 2014, 02:24:52 pm

Quote from: northern boy on January 21, 2014, 12:25:06 pm

just got the new 390 in the mail today gasket looks good its the red gasket just have to get a few things then should be good to install will post once running thanks 4 all the help guys 

Gasket ?

Title: Re: Stihl MS 290 390
Post by: northern boy on January 22, 2014, 07:27:43 pm

sorry h2h the bottom end was sealed up with dirko  installed it in a few hours ran strong haven't cut with it yet with post once  put it to the test