I started using Super Clean a couple years ago.. It was suggested by a different UA-cam creator. It is not cheap, but I can tell you the stuff works better than anything else I have every used. I clean my grill with it, and it surprises me every time.
I agree, the ph scale that it is on is insane! It's very strong, that's why I am being careful with it. I have always been a huge mean green fan, but this seems way stronger.
I am surprised that your 170 does not have the wrenchless chain adjustment. That is a game changer. Makes for adjusting the chain a snap. My MS 180 and MS250 both have it. My MS 180 does not have the snap and turn fuel and oil caps like my MS 250 and my MS 390 both have..Love my Stihl saws. I did an interview with my Stihl dealer and that video has been the rock star on my channel. Blows all of my other videos away in numbers. Good job on this video Andrew. Glad that it has warmed up for you. We are expecting a winter storm up here in Iowa tonight. Calling for 4-8 inches of snow and high winds. I have both the L2501 Kubota and the John Deere 2520 all ready to go when the storm breaks.
I actually prefer the wrench chain adjustment, my father had a 180 with a wrenchless adjustment and it was always coming loose. It kind of scared me away from it and I like the idea of two nuts holding the bar versus one. Be safe in that winter storm, we're supposed to get rain tomorrow and it cools back off.
Just spent the morning cleaning and servicing a Stihl MS 261. I used the SuperClean cleaner and degreaser for the cleaning part. I am very satisfied and impressed with this stuff. Sprayed it on after taking all the covers off let it sit for about 15 minutes and wiped it clean. For the hard to reach places I switched the sprayer from spray to stream and flushed the oil and grime out. Followed up with compressed air and another wipe down and it looks almost new. I would have never tried this without seeing your video. Thanks. I highly recommend it
Excellent! I'm still learning the product, but it seems to be the strongest degreaser I've ever used. I just got some bybthe gallon to put in a sprayer for my boat cleaning.
Side adjusters are a great addition. Both my ms 170 and 180 both have side adjusters on them. I clean my saws after each use. Sharpen them, too. I put a set of metal dogs on my ms 170 and 180 right after I got them, along with the side adjuster.
I put a new China carb on my 260 Pro las week. I set it up a little rich and my tach said 12,450 when I later tacked it out. I am putting the original Stihl carb on the 024 AVS that I am now restoring. I don’t dog my saws, like some, so I really don’t need an adjustable H jet. My 260 cranked up and only need a slight adjustment with the new China carb. I am not spending $100 for a Stihl oem carb. The correct carb diaphragm set is K20-WAT.
Man we couldn't talk about you wearing shorts in the winter for just a minute. "LOL" man I have to go get me some of that super clean. My coworker was telling me that it works real good on truck greasy. I was surprised how easy it was to clean. I was really surprised how you rebuild the carburetor and cleaned out the old gas and it fired right up on the second pull like it been using all year long. You definitely take care of your equipment man.
I should have got the bar, but I'm a bit nervous trying that product on metal just yet. I could have used gas I suppose, but I hate smelling like it after the fact. I'm ready to run that 260
Super Clean is a good degreaser. When I use it to clean sensitive areas of my saws .I take the saw into the kitchen and rinse it off with water via the sink sprayer. I usually use a cheap paintbrush with it on the heavy spots. I do not like leaving it on the saw, which is why I rinse it off with water.
Love Super Clean. I use it to clean up after oil changes on my lawn tractors, and on my Harley when I had it. Never understand why a manufacture can't put an oil drain and filter in a spot that isn't going to make a mess when you service them. Great video.
Plus I just love the way they look when clean. They can get so dirty on the inside. Then you have oil and gunk all inside your case, on your clothes ect
Super clean is good stuff You really don’t need to dilute it unless you’re working on something sensitive like car seats or something like that In that case typically dilute it 4 to 1 or five to one works the best It’s super cheap you can buy a gallon at Walmart for like eight bucks
Very nice, I've always been a huge mean green fan. But I can tell this is even stronger, so I'm slowly working into new things to put it on just in case it damages it
I bought a ms170 a couple weeks ago it runs good but there are three things I don’t like is how cheap they are with the dogs and the chain adjuster and on my other saws there is a little hole on the front of the bar so you can grease the sprocket and I did buy the kit to up grade the dogs and adjuster
I agree, they are trying to keep it budget friendly. The dogs, and chain adjuster are excellent upgrades. I flip the bar often and don't see much wear that way even without the oiler hole.
I have been watching all of your videos as they come out. I appreciate the variety of the content and the progress you are making as you take on new and expanding projects.
Yes with a PH of 13, I'll definitely have to be careful. That's a very strong cleaner, but it lifted that oil off the surface like I've never seen. Dilution will be the key until I learn the product
I find it kind of relaxing to work on small parts like that, especially when you crank it up and realize you've saved yourself the money of carrying it to a shop.
another great video andrew! saws look great, if you’re ever looking to clean the flat sides of the bars a wire brush on a drill works great, i’m sure that super clean would get the bars looking pristine also, not sure if it would strip the grease out the nose sprocket though, also a very small flat head screwdriver is great for getting the crud out of the groove of the bar, i’m definitely going to have to pick me up some super clean!
As a guy whose primary job function is to ensure compliance with Occ. Safety & Health Laws.... it's NEVER advisable to pour hazardous chemicals into a contain that could be confused as being a drink container (Gatorade bottle, Water Bottle, Red Solo Cup, etc...).
Actually this was recorded a couple of days before that. The video I'm finishing today will show my intro before and after the chaos yesterday. I talk about it a little and then immediately jump on the storm shelter lol. All of my videos are usually 2-3 days behind when you watch them.
Glad you guys made it through the tornado scare! Hate it for those affected near you. Where did you order your dogs from? I have a MS271 I've been looking to get some for and have ordered several that don't quite fit. Lol Enjoyed the video as always! Doug
Thank you, it was completely unexpected to have a scare in winter???. I ordered a dog set off of Amazon for my ms170 and another set from West coast saw for my big saw. Believe it or not, I've seen several videos show the Stihl dogs having to be modified to fit. Crazy these don't fit better than they do.
@@TKCL Crazy weather this year for certain! Appreciate the info. on the dogs. Yeah, the cover has to be drilled at two premolded holes on the 271 for the outside dog. Only thing I don't like about the saw is the tiny dog. STIHL needs to do better there. Take care!
What's that ph level do to your septic? I'm always picky on what goes down the drain. A little too much bleach and there's nothing working for you in the tank
It's a step above the homeowner saws, but the Stihl 261cm is the best power to weight ratio saw made in my opinion. And it's a buy once cry once saw, expensive, but should last decades. If just limbing and cutting the occasional storm damaged tree, the little Stihl ms170 is nice. It's definitely not made for bigger jobs. I'll be running my father's brand new 261 this week and recording it to show everyone. The stihl 271 farm boss is a very popular home owner saw at a cheaper price than the pro models.
@@TKCL Awesome! Thanks for the info. I’m looking at the pretty hard so I’ll be interested in that 261 video and comparing those models to see what I need. I appreciate it!
I am the proud owner of the Stihl MS 261 C-M and it is a great all around saw. At 66 years old it is not too heavy and has the power to get the job done. I bought it about 5 years ago and told my dealer I wanted this to be my last chainsaw purchase. After Hurricane Michael in 2018 I had to remove 42 full size pine trees from my 4 acre lot and move them to the road so the hurricane cleanup crews would haul them off. Never thought I would put it to that much use but it got the job done. Highly recommend it.
Hello. Please tell me for me, why does my stihl ms 260 throw a lot of gasoline through the round screen in front, the top of the carburetor and drowns immediately after starting the chainsaw? New cylinder kit, new carburetor, new impulse hose. Can you help me please?
Our Amazon link in the video description is one place you can order it, and it supports the channel. As far as turning the bar, thats common practice to extend the life of the bar. It causes both sides to wear evenly if you periodically flip the bar. I usually do it every couple of chain sharpenings.
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I started using Super Clean a couple years ago.. It was suggested by a different UA-cam creator. It is not cheap, but I can tell you the stuff works better than anything else I have every used. I clean my grill with it, and it surprises me every time.
I agree, the ph scale that it is on is insane! It's very strong, that's why I am being careful with it. I have always been a huge mean green fan, but this seems way stronger.
You save a ton of money fixing your own stuff. another successful job well done
There's no telling how much money I've saved over the years, it's a good rewarding feeling.
I am surprised that your 170 does not have the wrenchless chain adjustment. That is a game changer. Makes for adjusting the chain a snap. My MS 180 and MS250 both have it. My MS 180 does not have the snap and turn fuel and oil caps like my MS 250 and my MS 390 both have..Love my Stihl saws. I did an interview with my Stihl dealer and that video has been the rock star on my channel. Blows all of my other videos away in numbers. Good job on this video Andrew. Glad that it has warmed up for you. We are expecting a winter storm up here in Iowa tonight. Calling for 4-8 inches of snow and high winds. I have both the L2501 Kubota and the John Deere 2520 all ready to go when the storm breaks.
I actually prefer the wrench chain adjustment, my father had a 180 with a wrenchless adjustment and it was always coming loose. It kind of scared me away from it and I like the idea of two nuts holding the bar versus one. Be safe in that winter storm, we're supposed to get rain tomorrow and it cools back off.
@@TKCL , I have never had a problem with mine but one big drawback is that you can't flip the bar.
Oh wow, didn't know that either. I'm a big fan of flipping the bar, they should have built that feature in.
Just spent the morning cleaning and servicing a Stihl MS 261. I used the SuperClean cleaner and degreaser for the cleaning part. I am very satisfied and impressed with this stuff. Sprayed it on after taking all the covers off let it sit for about 15 minutes and wiped it clean. For the hard to reach places I switched the sprayer from spray to stream and flushed the oil and grime out. Followed up with compressed air and another wipe down and it looks almost new. I would have never tried this without seeing your video. Thanks. I highly recommend it
Excellent! I'm still learning the product, but it seems to be the strongest degreaser I've ever used. I just got some bybthe gallon to put in a sprayer for my boat cleaning.
Side adjusters are a great addition. Both my ms 170 and 180 both have side adjusters on them. I clean my saws after each use. Sharpen them, too. I put a set of metal dogs on my ms 170 and 180 right after I got them, along with the side adjuster.
260 is purring sweet. Be interesting to get it back into some wood again too
Yeah I am ready to run it again! Broke the big saw out yesterday, had a blast!
Not a boring video at all. I would like to see you modify that 170, because I have one also and want to do it to mine...
I'll be doing another video soon on the 170
I put a new China carb on my 260 Pro las week. I set it up a little rich and my tach said 12,450 when I later tacked it out. I am putting the original Stihl carb on the 024 AVS that I am now restoring. I don’t dog my saws, like some, so I really don’t need an adjustable H jet. My 260 cranked up and only need a slight adjustment with the new China carb. I am not spending $100 for a Stihl oem carb. The correct carb diaphragm set is K20-WAT.
Great job mans good info on the kit .. thanks . Have a ms170 myself for small jobs in the yard . Great little saw .
Love that 170
Hey Mr Jimmy, I did not see your email for the gift. Email me at Kelleyscountry@gmail.com
@@TKCL I sent it again . Thanks
They almost look new. Good job
Yes I love when a 15+ year old saw cleans up like that!
Man we couldn't talk about you wearing shorts in the winter for just a minute. "LOL" man I have to go get me some of that super clean. My coworker was telling me that it works real good on truck greasy. I was surprised how easy it was to clean. I was really surprised how you rebuild the carburetor and cleaned out the old gas and it fired right up on the second pull like it been using all year long. You definitely take care of your equipment man.
Hey leave my shorts alone, it's Florida, I'm allowed to wear them in Winter LOL. Yeah I try to take good care of my stuff so it takes care of me
They cleaned up real nice....surprised you didn’t clean up the bar on the 260 pro. The 260 carb rebuild did the trick, it sounds great now 👍🤠👏🇺🇸
I should have got the bar, but I'm a bit nervous trying that product on metal just yet. I could have used gas I suppose, but I hate smelling like it after the fact. I'm ready to run that 260
Super Clean is a good degreaser. When I use it to clean sensitive areas of my saws .I take the saw into the kitchen and rinse it off with water via the sink sprayer. I usually use a cheap paintbrush with it on the heavy spots. I do not like leaving it on the saw, which is why I rinse it off with water.
It does work great!
I enjoyed the video very helpful. The small projects are important too.....
Thanks for watching, I love days like this tinkering.
When a rancher brings in 6/8 saws I just use pressure washer to clean them and plastic bag over intake 😊
You know what they say, "If you take care of your equipment it will take care of you."
That's what I live by!
Congrats on the second pull start! Love it when a plan comes together
I was shocked, that saw had always ran well
Been interested in super clean myself. Thanks for the review
So far so good, I'm curious to try it on my boats. Especially that scum line once you pull it out of the water.
Always entertaining and glad you missed the real nasty weather this go round!
We had a tornado scare yesterday! Boy that was interesting for winter time. But yes, we got lucky and just had rain
Love Super Clean. I use it to clean up after oil changes on my lawn tractors, and on my Harley when I had it. Never understand why a manufacture can't put an oil drain and filter in a spot that isn't going to make a mess when you service them. Great video.
Amen to that, my mower and a few other things are the same way.
Good job on the cleanup and carb rebuild! Keeping it clean does help it extend the life and easier to do daily maintenance. 👍
Plus I just love the way they look when clean. They can get so dirty on the inside. Then you have oil and gunk all inside your case, on your clothes ect
Good job , thanks for sharing, keep the videos coming brother
Thanks for the support
Super clean is good stuff
You really don’t need to dilute it unless you’re working on something sensitive like car seats or something like that
In that case typically dilute it 4 to 1 or five to one works the best
It’s super cheap you can buy a gallon at Walmart for like eight bucks
Very nice, I've always been a huge mean green fan. But I can tell this is even stronger, so I'm slowly working into new things to put it on just in case it damages it
They need to make a reasonable price parts washer product for 40 gallon machines
Would be great 👍
Very informative Andrew, I'm glad the saw runs good. I use brake and parts cleaner to clean my saws.
Another good choice in cleaner for sure. I use to use gas, but hate smelling like it after the fact.
They cleaned up nicely and the carb work went well.
Went very well, wasn't expecting it to start so easily
I bought a ms170 a couple weeks ago it runs good but there are three things I don’t like is how cheap they are with the dogs and the chain adjuster and on my other saws there is a little hole on the front of the bar so you can grease the sprocket and I did buy the kit to up grade the dogs and adjuster
I agree, they are trying to keep it budget friendly. The dogs, and chain adjuster are excellent upgrades. I flip the bar often and don't see much wear that way even without the oiler hole.
Super Clean is a favorite of mine!
I just found it, it sure seems very strong. I've been a huge mean green fan forever, this seems even stronger
I have been watching all of your videos as they come out. I appreciate the variety of the content and the progress you are making as you take on new and expanding projects.
Thank you for the feedback and supporting the channel. We will always have something new going on around our property. Take care!
Runs like new!
It really does
hi there
that looks like purple i get at home depot to TSC . careful it eats everything same as oven cleaner i do believe . looking good john
Yes with a PH of 13, I'll definitely have to be careful. That's a very strong cleaner, but it lifted that oil off the surface like I've never seen. Dilution will be the key until I learn the product
🌲🪚 nice job! Get’er done!
Thanks... Now you are talking my southern language 😁🍻
Don’t have the talent or mostly the patience to work on carbs. Great job!
I find it kind of relaxing to work on small parts like that, especially when you crank it up and realize you've saved yourself the money of carrying it to a shop.
another great video andrew! saws look great, if you’re ever looking to clean the flat sides of the bars a wire brush on a drill works great, i’m sure that super clean would get the bars looking pristine also, not sure if it would strip the grease out the nose sprocket though, also a very small flat head screwdriver is great for getting the crud out of the groove of the bar, i’m definitely going to have to pick me up some super clean!
Yes it does a great job and I use it a lot in shop , I don’t make utube videos because of the time and work load, plus being retired kinda 😊
It's a lot of extra work making these videos, but I sure do enjoy it and it supports us financially.
I sonic clean all carbs and if problems it goes into acid dip
Problem solved 😊
Man the 260 is a oldie but a goodie 👍. This weekend I'm going to pick up my new Saw
Nice! What are you getting?
@@TKCL I was planning on the ms500i but now I'm thinking the ms462c LoL I haven't made my mind up yet
Wow, nice choice either way! You must be cutting some big trees!
@@TKCL I have valley oak, heritage oak and some big cedar trees. The heritage oak is maybe 60+ inches from bark to bark.
Wow, boy you could use a ms880 for those trees!
Great video always into something different keep up the great work stay dry and god bless you stay safe
Thanks for watching, God bless!
Country Living love the videos
The only way to live! Thanks for watching!
Good job bud!
Thanks
As a guy whose primary job function is to ensure compliance with Occ. Safety & Health Laws.... it's NEVER advisable to pour hazardous chemicals into a contain that could be confused as being a drink container (Gatorade bottle, Water Bottle, Red Solo Cup, etc...).
Very good point! I'm the only one here and did dump it soon after.
Another great video !!
Thank you!
251c, I believe the C means it has the easy start recoil on it. They're pretty sweet
I think you are correct
The 251 C also has a quick chain adjuster, which has a high fail rate.
Yes the do! My dad sold his 180 with the quick adjuster because it was always coming loose
Crazy to watch this knowing what was going to happen later... kept thinking your phone was going to go off and you would just run off camera.
Actually this was recorded a couple of days before that. The video I'm finishing today will show my intro before and after the chaos yesterday. I talk about it a little and then immediately jump on the storm shelter lol. All of my videos are usually 2-3 days behind when you watch them.
Glad you guys made it through the tornado scare! Hate it for those affected near you.
Where did you order your dogs from? I have a MS271 I've been looking to get some for and have ordered several that don't quite fit. Lol
Enjoyed the video as always!
Doug
Thank you, it was completely unexpected to have a scare in winter???. I ordered a dog set off of Amazon for my ms170 and another set from West coast saw for my big saw. Believe it or not, I've seen several videos show the Stihl dogs having to be modified to fit. Crazy these don't fit better than they do.
@@TKCL Crazy weather this year for certain! Appreciate the info. on the dogs. Yeah, the cover has to be drilled at two premolded holes on the 271 for the outside dog. Only thing I don't like about the saw is the tiny dog. STIHL needs to do better there. Take care!
Yes they do, the dogs are pitiful on every Stihl I've bought
What's that ph level do to your septic? I'm always picky on what goes down the drain. A little too much bleach and there's nothing working for you in the tank
Not sure, no septic here! Diluted with water and dumped, but it does say biodegradable 🤷
I have the ms170, can i put the big Airfilter ones, on it? Like the HD2 Airfilter or something like that??
I'm not sure
Nice job! What’s your recommendation on the best all around Stihl chainsaw model for an average homeowner that needs one a few times a year?
It's a step above the homeowner saws, but the Stihl 261cm is the best power to weight ratio saw made in my opinion. And it's a buy once cry once saw, expensive, but should last decades. If just limbing and cutting the occasional storm damaged tree, the little Stihl ms170 is nice. It's definitely not made for bigger jobs. I'll be running my father's brand new 261 this week and recording it to show everyone. The stihl 271 farm boss is a very popular home owner saw at a cheaper price than the pro models.
@@TKCL Awesome! Thanks for the info. I’m looking at the pretty hard so I’ll be interested in that 261 video and comparing those models to see what I need. I appreciate it!
I'll have it out later in the week.
I am the proud owner of the Stihl MS 261 C-M and it is a great all around saw. At 66 years old it is not too heavy and has the power to get the job done. I bought it about 5 years ago and told my dealer I wanted this to be my last chainsaw purchase. After Hurricane Michael in 2018 I had to remove 42 full size pine trees from my 4 acre lot and move them to the road so the hurricane cleanup crews would haul them off. Never thought I would put it to that much use but it got the job done. Highly recommend it.
Excellent saw, my father just purchased one. Weather is keeping me from heading over to make a video with it.
Hello. Please tell me for me, why does my stihl ms 260 throw a lot of gasoline through the round screen in front, the top of the carburetor and drowns immediately after starting the chainsaw? New cylinder kit, new carburetor, new impulse hose. Can you help me please?
Not sure to be honest, check out Steve's small engine soloon on UA-cam. He's very knowledgeable about saws
I like that cleaner where can I get some???? Got a question why did you turn your bar upside down?????
Our Amazon link in the video description is one place you can order it, and it supports the channel. As far as turning the bar, thats common practice to extend the life of the bar. It causes both sides to wear evenly if you periodically flip the bar. I usually do it every couple of chain sharpenings.
@@TKCL cool I didn't know that. I will definitely check that out on Amazon. I have ordered some stuff on Amazon through your link.
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Glad the chicken legs got to come out and play ha ha ha.
Lol, plenty more coming once spring gets here.
I let mine shine all year long
I usually do, but not when welding, working with chainsaw ms, or running around in the woods.
Don’t blame ya a bit safety third ha ha
You should use gloves.