DIY: How To Upgrade Your Stihl MS400 Oiler

Upgrading my Stihl MS 400c to a H.O. oiler from a MS 461. #diy #stihl

[@gunterbecker8528]

Well explained n executed,but just use the pliers to push in the last C clip ! Gentle is the norm😊

[@kentgale8753]

Excellent video. And thank you for sharing that the HO pump piston is the part from the 461. I just replaced the pump piston on my 441 but now realize I was sent the correct control bolt but the pump piston was exactly the same as my old one even though it came in a paper packet with the right part number on it. Got ripped off. But at least now I know what to look for and what to order. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Well done.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks Kent! Great to hear the video helped you out. Hearing from guys like you makes it worth while! Thanks again!👍🏻

[@SteveDouglas.]

Excellent video. Very informative. I've never been that far into a saw. I agree more oil on the bar and chain is better, the oil doesn't do any good in the jug. 👍🏻

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thank you Mr Douglas! That’s as far as I go buddy!😁 more oil =good. Thanks for watching!👍🏻

[@outdoorswiththisguy1950]

My 462 usually has bar oil left too after the gas runs out. Not trying too save money on bar oil 😂, I love it! Take Care Rodd!

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Should have a little left. I would have 1/4 tank left. That’s a bit much. Appreciate ya watching Don!👍🏻

[@abow8260]

My 400 has about 1/2 tank of oil left with the factory oiler turned all the way up. Mostly cut dead hardwood and it can't even oil a 20 :(

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Great job Rod! Very detailed work, definitely should pump more oil!!👍🇺🇸👍

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Yep, sure should. We’ll find out here in a couple days. Appreciate ya watching Jeremiah!👍🏻

[@Living-The-Dream]

Super informative video Rod !! I hadn’t seen anyone do this procedure before, most just swap out the oiler from a 461 - complete. I like the way you did it 👍 Great camera work too ⛓🪚👍👏🇺🇸 Rick

[@FirewoodMidwest]

I don’t always do things the easy way Rick. 🤣 I thought this way was more interesting I guess. Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@johnlegge572]

Some awesome engineering how that little pump works. 👍🏼

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Yes it is! Appreciate ya watching John!👍🏻

[@stannelson2582]

Nice one! My lil ms 250 is a different much simpler design. I learned a lot taking it apart many times trying to fix my mistakes knock off parts and silly mistakes. Learned a lot and in the end it was fun learning. Oem in my case was much better. Satisfying fix. Sounds like a great upgrade! Have a great day!

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks Stan! Can’t go wrong with OEM. Still haven’t ran it since the upgrade but it should good to go now. Gonna do I little cutting here in a couple days. Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Nice job on the install. Great video to follow for anyone interested in doing the upgrade.👍🏻👍🏻FM

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks! Ya, If anyone is interested. 🤣 Appreciate ya watching Todd!👍🏻

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey Rod , very nice video . A lot of great info . I also usually put a new e clip in my stuff because I launch them into never never land when I am removing them . I like my oil to run out at the same time as my fuel . Have a good one my friend !!! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Ya, those little suckers can take off! 🤣 Appreciate ya watching! Have fun at Bunyan! Be safe!👍🏻

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

I launched one the other day . Thank god for editing . I believe KZbin would have banned me for life . I wish you were going to be at the Bunyan show but I understand . Have you found a garden tractor yet ?

[@maxair420]

Don't scuff up the brass bushin....whoops 😂 great job. I would've f'd it up for sure

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Lol! No kidding! I’ll never have to take them out again so I’m alright! 😁 Appreciate ya watching Max!👍🏻

[@wolverinebear5357]

Thankyou for your time

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks for watching!👍🏻

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Good vido and well explained Rod. Thanks for showing us. 😁👍

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks for watching Daniel!👍🏻

[@BobbySixguns]

Great video Rod!

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks for watching Bobby!👍🏻

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

FWIW, IMO the stock MS400 didn't oil a 25" bar very well. I replaced the stock oil pump with a holzforma import. That cheap arse pump works like the original should have!! Regardless, I'll order the Stihl HO parts and rebuild the original. It's a shame Stihl doesn't put the HO pump on the mighty MS400.

[@lovestihlquality1369]

Nice video. Thanks. Wd recommend a little white lithium in roller bearing. Worm gear is name.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks for the tip! Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@fatefarmspa]

Cool video !

[@gringopines3476]

HAY ROD, COOL D.I.Y. VIDEO... I JUST REPLACED THE CHAIN ON ONE OF MY SAWS TODAY' THE FOLKS DOIN' THE CABINS USE THE F*** OUT OF IT. THE BLADES WERE SO WORN, THAT THEY WERE ALMOST NON-EXISTENT. DID YOU GET THE PICTURES??? IF NOT, I'LL SEND THEM AGAIN. OR BETTER YET, I'LL TAKE SOME NEW ONES... STAY COOL BROTHER... PEACE...

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks GRINGO! Ya, I got the pics. I answered your email. Sometimes I don’t think my email works right all the time.🤷🏻‍♂️ Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Great info

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks Dave! Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@FirewoodMidwest my pleasure

[@erniiaylien]

Hey, thanks a lot. Can you measure length and diameters of the pump shaft? Checking whether the shaft would fit my 261 as well

[@FirewoodMidwest]

I believe a 362 is the smallest saw it will fit. Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@erniiaylien]

@@FirewoodMidwest thanks!

[@gunterbecker8528]

10 month later ,how is u oil pump performing ? Curious to know, regards Gunter

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Working perfectly Gunter! Thanks for watching!👍🏻

[@traviscover7002]

I like your new video you did a good jop are you make a video when you fire up wood stove I love your video good jop buddy 🍺🍺

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks Travis! Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@traviscover7002]

Are you make a video you fire up your outdoor wood stove buddy 🔥

[@traviscover7002]

When are you going to fire up your outdoor wood stove when are you going to make a video for that buddy

[@stevenfenton3227]

I ad a dash of diesel to the bar oil

[@VitaKet]

What size nail did you use, I'm struggling to get the pin out.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Not sure of the size. It was just a small trim nail I had on hand.

[@erikmclaughlin3740]

So a ms461 stock oiler is a ho oiler for this saw or are there two different oilers?

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Yes, stock 461 oiler is a HO.Appreciate ya watching Erik!👍🏻

[@erikmclaughlin3740]

Thank you much appreciated

[@markshechter8473]

So did it make a difference?

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Most definitely! Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Rod, 👏 good video, good description Take Care🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Thanks Larry and Robin! Appreciate ya watching!👍🏻