Stihl MS 290 Top End Rebuild

[@stephenschultz9901]

I've been watching a lot of tutorials to rebuild my 044. Yours was sooo much thorough than everyone else's. Well done, sir. Thank you 👍🏼

[@Skilltagz]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for making this video, I have 2 MS290s that my dad killed and I'm going to rebuild thanks to your instructions.

[@cheaphomesteading]

Thanks for watching

[@Skilltagz]

​@@cheaphomesteadingSucess! She fired up for the first time in almost a decade, thanks again for your video

[@BobbyGlatthorn]

I replaced the head piston and rings . With your video. Couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for your video.

[@cheaphomesteading]

Thanks for watching

[@MtlCstr]

Your video helped me so much with my project. I needed to replace the annular buffers on my MS290, so I didn't need a full teardown, but it was more than I had ever done. I would have never gotten to the next to the muffler without your help.

[@kellymarcilliat5871]

Solid video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@butchtheiw]

You make this stuff easy to watch. The Bob Ross of chainsaw rebuilding.

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

I know your friend will be happy with the saw now. Good call on setting it a little rich. Did a good job Pete with the rebuild. Have a Blessed Day Friend. Justin

[@OtisDavies-cv6ze]

That was an excellent video. I am getting ready to do a top end on a ms290 and your video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. -Otis-

[@MrCodyruby]

Followed these instructions and mine fired up in 4 pulls. Thanks!!

[@boatmaninc]

Yesterday I took my 290 apart because the spark plug threads were stripped. Regardless, when it came time to put the kill switch wire in place, I couldn't remember how, so I happened to catch this video today and watch. When you took your kill wire off, I noticed how I think it's supposed to be, but I think you put it back the kill switch wire back the opposite way you took it off. For what it's worth. Great video, thanks.

[@bolognasammich]

You are incredibly talented, I just discovered your channel today and already helped me a TON with a washing machine and chainsaw.

[@johnwagner8465]

Awesome video..got mine apart and waiting for the new parts..I'm gonna refer to your video when I'm doing it..thanks so much

[@danlampe2669]

Great job on video! Running like a champ in less then 2 hours.

[@chokfulla]

Excellent video, friend! Exactly what I needed for my first time teardown. Perfectly informative!

[@Carlos-vu6ei]

Now I rebuilt my 290 very good video master

[@markdavisson6219]

Gp your quite the mechanic i am impressed !

[@TheMaclays]

Great video Pete. Very detailed information. Awesome for the weekend warrior to fix his own saw. Sap is running today. Looks like your going to be busy. Take Care Pete

[@robertosypowicz7943]

Thank you for the video! It made my project a lot easier! Cheers!

[@ericgreeson3674]

Excellent just what i was looking for very through , Thanks got one one the table now for the same .

[@RustyGlovebox]

Running like a Champ there Pete. Nice rebuild 👍

[@CarloCoretto-xy6sr]

Damn you good you did that thing in 20 minutes I never did one before this will be my first one

[@prestonfreeman8443]

Thank you for pointing out which way the arrow points on the new piston. ⬇️ exhaust port

[@Bnscholet911]

A tip with the intake boot, for future reference, zip tie around it tight enough to scrunch it up but loose enough to be able to cut it off with small cutters and not damage the boot.

[@jordanwickizer575]

Very good tip! Thanks!

[@Aliasghar-uo3lw]

I am chainsaw repair for 14 years in pakistan i have a shop good work

[@georgetucker336]

Excellent demo for the rebuild.

[@cheaphomesteading]

Thanks man

[@WallysPlace66]

Hey Pete, long time no see. Great video. I have had my hands full working on chainsaws... mostly Husqvarna but now I have several Stihl saws and trimmers. The Stihl saws are new to me so I'm glad you made this video.

[@famasmaster2000]

Awesome and very concise . Thank you 😊

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Hi from Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦‼️

[@seecampacp5107]

Who has a saw that clean? crazy

[@carllewis2207]

Great video, thank you!

[@saltydoggie1160]

Great video! My ms290 I’ve had since 2001 I’ve actually cut a lot of wood with it, I just had I think it’s the vent tube come off I would be great if you had a video how to replace it.

[@ZombieGhost2250]

If you watch this video, you'll likely get your answer.

[@thegonz7833]

Great video teach

[@Statureman]

Thanks!

[@summerfun56]

Needing to know how you put the piston/with rings back into the cylinder head>

[@inductor1.77]

At 8:03 what is that little wire you pulled off? Theres a little steel latch as well that it looks like the lever is supposed to connect to. Sorry stihl learning about stihls

[@ihaholic]

So the engine pan bolts are self tapping? My new casting is not tapped the entire way. I feel forcing the bolts will crack the casting??

[@BigKahuna187]

Where do the 2 ground wires in the cylinder go? Got one on the coil and the other I have no idea where it goes. Took this apart a few years ago.

[@mowahabyn]

👍👍👍👍👍and thmank you🇺🇸

[@johnkosheluk1041]

how are you going to change the oil Seal if you don't take the flywheel and clutch off

[@richardtharp1608]

Got my Saw torn down, cleaned and parts ordered.. Had to get the hand guard and the lever Spring (Pressure washed it away).. Cylinder and Piston kit on Ebay 35.00.. Gonna have 85.00 in the Rebuild on the Whole Saw.. Thanks

[@johnkosheluk1041]

you don't need to take all that apart all you have to do is give it full throttle and un clip the throttle lever

[@alan-dr8uo]

How long did the rebuild take

[@johnpatalon434]

Good video

[@CHEFxGUNNER]

i know you said you use 3m but can u tell me exactly what you used?

[@Carlos-qk1qd]

I know that this video is pretty old but how well did the cylinder and the piston hold up, I’m trying to do something similar to my ms210

[@cheaphomesteading]

It is still running strong. I have had great success with inexpensive the cylinder kits. Have a great day

[@israelroque3921]

Hi sr. I see you video about the Stihl chainsaw ms290. Is a good video how you rebuild the chainsaw. Can you help me with your information about the kit for rebuild the chainsaw please.. have a great night...

[@manfredruhl8008]

. . . wonderfull . . .

[@outragousbob4367]

Very good video but something caused that saw to burn down. You didn’t address the crank seals which could b3 the culprit. Enjoyed watching.

[@davemitchell7270]

You didn’t show putting the wires back onto the base of the cylinder like you mentioned when you took them off.

[@alejandrolopniet836]

If anybody knows how to replace the ajustable pin where the chainbar sits. Please thank you..

[@sandmanbub]

Subbed.

[@seenonyoutube7856]

That saw doesn't look like it was used much. My local chainsaw guy says ethanol in pump gasoline is the poison that kills small engines like these. Ethanol eats up your carbs, seals, and ruins your cylinders and piston rings. It's best to use canned fuel these days.

[@danacoleman4007]

boy oh boy that seems crazy doesn't it? is there any other way to get around that situation?

[@DBrisky37]

@@danacoleman4007 yea. Buy ethanol free at the local gas station. It's usually a dollar more per gallon

[@nickflopper]

Rubber parts do deteriorate from ethanol, but piston/cylinder? Absolutely not

[@jnmaney]

I can’t get my cylinder on this way….rings won’t collapse simply by pressure.

[@matt.k8369]

Someone needs to say it so I will. Way to much positive feedback in these comments. This guy wasted time in the disassembly taking off parts that can stay on during a top end rebuild of the MS290. And during reassembly, he incorrectly fed the shutoff wires. They should route through the center hole in the intake box for the grommet to seal out the dust.

[@pmumola]

You could’ve said it respectfully, instead you were degrading. Where’s your video?? This video was extremely helpful and allowed me to rebuild my MS290. Yes, the cut off wires were routed through the wrong hole on the video but still I had the memory to realize that from breakdown. Nevertheless, thanks for getting me through a successful project. I’m ready to cut wood!

[@johnkosheluk1041]

the heat of your hands will make the con rod expand what are you talking about

[@menolab346]

My 290 do not have the return line or vent line do not know what to do ms 290 stihl saw

[@bestillandknowthatuaregod]

does stihl chainsaw ms290 has an adjustable oiler? thanks

[@alexandercopeland2849]

I think they do but dont remember. I would have to look at mine close when i do my piston and jug. My 290 does the great compression and starts good and runs for 5-10 mins then lose power. Yes i looked at piston and scored as bad as the one in video.

[@kostasfrangos3354]

Yes Ms 290 has adjustable oiler

[@johnkosheluk1041]

you don't need to take off the chain break to take it apart

[@ZombieGhost2250]

You forgot to show removing the wires from the motor body. I got it though. Just need new bolts, new cylinder has different sized threads than the oem bolts.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Pete!!😀😀 I love my Stihls but they are definitely harder to work on. The pro saws are a little easier than the home owners saws are. Does that saw come without a base gasket or has that saw been apart before? Take care my friend!! Logger Al

[@alexandercopeland2849]

No base gasket, just rtv

[@johnkosheluk1041]

we're are the pice for the grommets

[@johnkosheluk1041]

the washer goes on the outside of the muffler then the nut

[@paul44235]

That's called a "jug" where I'm from.

[@vasilegirigan5096]

💯💯💯💯👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝

[@cheaphomesteading]

Thanks for getting

[@jimmyhuffman2103]

What, you can't get original equipment parts for this? And if you can y don't you go that route.

[@alexandercopeland2849]

Thats most likely the oem with out Stihl stamped on it and $70 cheaper

[@alexandercopeland2849]

All stihl parts on the ms lines are made in china. Needed a carb for my ms361 dealer wanted $80 for one with Stihl Zama stamped and went online and ordered a Zama carb for $30.

[@alexandercopeland2849]

So basically going to the source that build the parts is cheaper then going to stihl dealer and Farmertec is the company that builds them.

[@eugenekupka7900]

I can only hope he uses fuel resistance sealer otherwise all this for nothing ,fuel washes away regular hi-temp sealer

[@ZombieGhost2250]

Did all that. Mine wont start now. Lol fml.

[@johnkosheluk1041]

yea by not changing the oil seal you can to are you going to do a presher and vac test

[@alexandercopeland2849]

If there is no play in them no sense going that far, if thats the case by the whole engine for $20 more.

[@johnkosheluk1041]

why don't you let it idle you should have changed the oil seals

[@davemitchell7270]

Don’t take the handle apart

[@johnkosheluk1041]

just so you know I am a stihl mechanic

[@outboardfixer]

Trying to break some land speed record are we.....no idea what HALF the stuff you JUST POPPED out, slid out and pried out....

[@johnkosheluk1041]

you don't know if the bearings are good

[@tandjsoutdoors]

1st

[@jackriggs2248]

i always thought heat caused shrinkage not expansion