Posted by Billy NY on September 21, 2016 at 15:10:41 from (104.228.35.235):
In Reply to: Re: Chainsaws posted by RodInNS on September 20, 2016 at 20:09:43:
I broke in a brand new 455 - performance wise for a homeowner that will use it moderately, say annual firewood and similar seasonal work, its a good fit. Mind you, I don't know how they compare in how they are built, like the other brands etc.
I am surprised at how long my MS 390 stihl has performed well, 14 seasons of service and when I had it completely apart, in '13, the cylinder wall still showed cross hatching and or no appreciable wear. I've heard the crank bearings and or races are the weak part of these, but its simple to check, just run a standard envelope between the flywheel and the other part which I forget its name. if it binds or the gap is irregular, you'll need bearings. I am not sure what they are actually made of, I have heard or read plastic, then just the opposite.
I can see where so many of these just do not get taken care of and end up as parts saws, people just don't consider that these are a tool that if you do properly take care of them, the years of performance you'll get should make it well worth doing. I've run stihl oils in it since new. Its not in use daily, but has seen plenty of run time over the years. Top of the line mid=range saw that has worked along side a friends MS 362, both are good performers with reasonable care.
I figured at some point the 390 would have to be replaced, but works just about the same as it did when new. I ran it next to the 455, and the 455 was not much different in performance, both having sharp chains of course, same wood etc.
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