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  1. kevin j
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    leaving a trailer loaded overnight... bad?

    no worries. The dynamic stresses and loads are higher when moving, impacts vibrations, even a slight bounce on the trailer from jumping on it static...
    Post by: kevin j, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  2. kevin j
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    Lube the Sprocket without Special Tool?

    the 'conventional wisdom' is to grease, or not grease, but don't change. Grease forms a dam around the sprocket bearings and prevents bar oil from...
    Post by: kevin j, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  3. kevin j
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    Technique to pull out ram from cylinder.

    Air is dangerous because of the stored energy, Once the object releases the amount of pressure remaining keeps launching it as the air expands out in...
    Post by: kevin j, Jan 1, 2013 in forum: The Gear
  4. kevin j
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    Poulan® 18 in. 40 cc Wild Thing or Husqvarna 235 16-Inch 34.4cc ???

    Bigger trees than I think you would want to attack with 45cc. Yes it can be done, I did for many years, but cutting is slow and hard on the saw. Best...
    Post by: kevin j, Nov 27, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  5. kevin j
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    Poulan® 18 in. 40 cc Wild Thing or Husqvarna 235 16-Inch 34.4cc ???

    low end saws not my first choice, but if you go Poulan go the extra $$ for the pro. It is NOT a pro saw, but has anti vibr and is not a bad consumer...
    Post by: kevin j, Nov 26, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  6. kevin j
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    so i have ZERO chain sharping stuff untill

    good info on stihl and oregon websites
    Post by: kevin j, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  7. kevin j
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    Cant hook as a log lifter/stand?

    I used the timberjack. POS bent right away. Used a better quality of same concept, the biggest issue I had was that to lift a log you have to roll it...
    Post by: kevin j, Oct 24, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  8. kevin j
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    Something for the saw collector

    they were indeed used in meat packing plants, and as carpentry framing saws, but never caught on, for many reasons. Maybe a novel design in search...
    Post by: kevin j, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    MS 260 Guru's question? (what size cylinder)

    you can do the seals from the outside wihtout splitting cases. Many htreads on AS. I would definitely do the seals. You don't want an air leak to...
    Post by: kevin j, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  10. kevin j
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    MS 260 Guru's question? (what size cylinder)

    I forgot to note the obvious: biggest bang for no bucks is sharp chain. Learn to file and maintain your chain and that is a quick 10-25% improvement....
    Post by: kevin j, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  11. kevin j
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    MS 260 Guru's question? (what size cylinder)

    +1 on jay I have a later 260 top end (OEM) on an old 026. They are interchangeable. I think Stihl only sells the 260 top larger bore set anymore....
    Post by: kevin j, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  12. kevin j
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    File Handles - FH1 Soft Grip (From Stihl)

    The stem from a tubeless tire works for a file handle for small files in a pinch. Or drill a hole in an old golf ball for larger files. For chain...
    Post by: kevin j, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  13. kevin j
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    Rim sprocket conversion

    Other pluses: -Flip the rim around and get another life out of it (although for $5, they are consumables.) -Mentally easier to justify throwing on a...
    Post by: kevin j, Aug 25, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  14. kevin j
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    crank seal replacement....how much?

    Not to beat the obvious, but is it set too rich? When does it flood? only when starting? than how about choke and starting technique. Only when...
    Post by: kevin j, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  15. kevin j
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    Log splitter valve lever replacement

    some valves used a roller chain splice link as the bottom connection.
    Post by: kevin j, May 2, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Hydraulic fluid for small (4-ton) electric splitter

    Unless the pump suction ports are EXTREMELY small, there is no reason you can't store it anywhere, warm it up to freezing and run it. I defer to...
    Post by: kevin j, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Hydraulic fluid for small (4-ton) electric splitter

    Any good Antiwear hydraulic oil of ISO 22 viscosity grade is fine. Those numbers are all ISO 22, which is about SAE 5W equivalent. Why are you...
    Post by: kevin j, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  18. kevin j
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    TO DRAIN OR NOT?

    Running out of fuel in the cut and idling to run out are different scenarios, but hey everyone has run out under full load too and not hurt things....
    Post by: kevin j, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Poulan 18 Inch Wild Thing

    My first 5 years I would have killed to have a new wild thing compared to a ratted out poulan top handle, and a 28 inch david bradley gear drive slow...
    Post by: kevin j, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    TO DRAIN OR NOT?

    I avoid the ethanol which is more problem then bad gas. I use premium non oxy fuel, sythteic oil. 4 cycle, shut off fuel and leave it for 2-4...
    Post by: kevin j, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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