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Stihl MS362c lacking power
By: Dave12 Date: January 5, 2021, 1:51 pm
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Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and relatively new to chainsaws but I've
managed to own quite a few in the short amount of time. I've
previously owned a MS361, MS341 and MS260. I currently own a
MS462c and MS261c that I purchased new a few months ago and most
recently a MS362c that I purchased used.
The previous owner told me the 362c is about 4 years old and had
been sitting on a shelf for a couple of years. I was expecting
the 362c to run similar/better than the 361 and 341 but
obviously not as powerful at the 462c. I'm finding it a little
lacking. It doesn't seem to be as snappy as I think it should
be and it seems to take a little to wind up to full rpms. When
in wood it will bog pretty easily if you're dogging in while
bucking. Much more so then I think it should. It does ok once
you get the rpms up and cut with the middle or tip of the bar
but if you get right in there and make it work it will bog out.
I took the saw to a local Stihl shop that I had never dealt
with before. The owner basically said I was expecting too much
from a 60cc saw and that with the m-tronic saws if it starts and
runs there is nothing wrong with it. He did take in and look it
over (so he says) and put it on the computer. He said it was
running perfectly fine. I was starting to think I was just
expecting too much from it when comparing it to my 462c but I
still think it should cut a lot better than it is.
Things I've done. Cleaned air filter and spark screen. Changed
fuel filter. Running 91 octane fuel with Stihl 2 stoke oil.
I've been adding some seafoam as well. Nothing seems to have
made any real difference. It starts and runs fine. No idling
issues or hard starting issues.
I've been reading a researching to see if I can find a solution
and talk about problems with the coil and/or solenoid keep
coming up. I'm not sure what version the saw is. I suspect V2
based on the age and the fact that the calibration procedure for
the V3 didn't seem to work on it. The saw has the newer clutch
cover and it had the black and white fuel filter in it. I
haven't checked the carb to see what colour the solenoid is.
Any suggestions on what might get it running better would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dave
Ontario, Canada
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Re: Stihl MS362c lacking power
By: Chainsawrepair Date: January 5, 2021, 3:37 pm
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Sounds like the type 2 newer 362 that was lighter in weight. I
have read about a upgraded carb solenoid and filter set for
these.
Wondering do you have the white one now? Read there is a green
now and the oldest was black. Black ones were worst.
Some how to info
HTML https://blog.stihl.co.uk/change-solenoid-valve-machine/
#Post#: 87536--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stihl MS362c lacking power
By: Dave12 Date: January 5, 2021, 6:35 pm
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I read about the solenoid and filter kit as well. The
replacement filter I bought is the orange that's in the kit that
goes along with the white solenoid. I guess I'm going to have to
get into it and see if I have the black or white solenoid. The
question is if I have the black solenoid and put in a white one
will that fix the lack of power issue I'm having?
#Post#: 87537--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stihl MS362c lacking power
By: Chainsawrepair Date: January 6, 2021, 6:52 am
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Cant say in your case. Being I dont know your saw or issues that
may be underlying.
But others on chainsaw repair group FB have done the switch from
black to white and it fixed their saws with solenoid issues.
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Re: Stihl MS362c lacking power
By: Dave12 Date: January 6, 2021, 7:07 am
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[quote author=Cut4fun . link=topic=7577.msg87537#msg87537
date=1609937523]
Cant say in your case. Being I dont know your saw or issues that
may be underlying.
But others on chainsaw repair group FB have done the switch from
black to white and it fixed their saws with solenoid issues.
[/quote]
Okay thanks.
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Re: Stihl MS362c lacking power
By: 3000 FPS Date: January 6, 2021, 4:52 pm
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If it were me.
I would check the gap on the spark plug.
Pull the muffler and check the piston to make sure it is clean
and no scoring.
Check the muffler for any obstructions and make sure spark
arrestor is clean.
Also the carbs on these saws still have diaphragms in them from
what I understand.
Just go over all the basics.
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Re: Stihl MS362c lacking power
By: Dave12 Date: January 7, 2021, 4:36 am
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[quote author=3000 FPS link=topic=7577.msg87539#msg87539
date=1609973557]
If it were me.
I would check the gap on the spark plug.
Pull the muffler and check the piston to make sure it is clean
and no scoring.
Check the muffler for any obstructions and make sure spark
arrestor is clean.
Also the carbs on these saws still have diaphragms in them from
what I understand.
Just go over all the basics.
[/quote]
I will check the plug. I haven't done that yet. I've looked at
the piston but not really closely. I'll have a closer look.
Spark screen is clean. I've done that. Carb cleaning or kit is
also on my list. Right now I'm really trying to find out if the
black vs. white solenoid can cause this problem. I checked last
night and I do have the black solenoid.
Thanks
Dave
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