measuring piston to cylinder fit is an art form. pistons vary, as do cylinder bore. making a torque plate jig would take a while. honing process is an art form to get correct x-hatch and finish. even removing a hone takes care. cleaning cyl after honing properly takes a very long time. ring fitting, etc.Addicted to ArboristSite. And in a couple days it is going to be a modded huge belly bar 7900. I have 1 guy running a 42 inch bar with skip tooth chain on a modded 7900 with no problems. Most of the time he runs a 24 inch but when the tree gets that big he uses the 42 inch bar instead of buying a bigger saw.Reaction score. 471. Location. Ohio. Apr 10, 2007. #2. I bought a new 4-mix weed eater late last summer and it with through a plug very quicly using the regular orange bottle Stihl oil at 50-1. Dealer said Stihl is no longer reccomending anything but the new white bottle synthetic stuff which I now have. He said there is also troubles gunking ...Location. Oregon. Mar 5, 2006. #1. Hi all. I have learned alot from reading for countless hours many knowledgeable posts from your site. I just purchased a Jonsered 520sp chainsaw and will be receiving it next week. The pictures and the description of the saw are that it is in "like new" condition. That it starts great, idles and runs perfectly.Jun 23, 2008. #8. There are a few of us collecting Pioneer saws. I started out with a P28 and now have many of the P series saws. Bought a lot of them at flea markets, etc. Some needed modules, others carb kits, etc. The saws I have are all running saws that are used. Personally, I like the P42's and P51's.Feb 1, 2017. #1. finally got around to spending a day and a tank of fuel with my "new" 2015 makita 6100P chainsaw. my first impressions are very favorable , the saw is very well made and logically laid out-- starts in one or two pulls , it even started on two pulls after i flooded it. three non "pro" things about this saw as it comes new--.28. Location. Midwest. Aug 14, 2023. #1. I'm looking for some thoughts about a two-saw plan. I heat partially but not exclusively with wood, and I help a couple of friends with maintenance on their property (260 acres of fields and hardwoods). My primary uses are bucking trunks and limbs as well as cutting trails.Location. Oregon. Mar 5, 2006. #1. Hi all. I have learned alot from reading for countless hours many knowledgeable posts from your site. I just purchased a Jonsered 520sp chainsaw and will be receiving it next week. The pictures and the description of the saw are that it is in "like new" condition. That it starts great, idles and runs perfectly.Aug 29, 2011 · Location. IRELAND. Aug 29, 2011. #1. NMURPH was kind enough to send me his photos of various chainsaw weights he has done. I thought it would be a nice public service to post them here. Make sure to give nmurph some rep! Feel free to add any ones you also personally have. All weights are dry and cleaned POWER HEAD ONLY - no oil, fuel, or B&C's. Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Jan 2, 2012 Messages 2,914 Reaction score 1,493 Location Hartland Maine. Sep 20, 2019 #12 Man that is a nice looking saw . Reply. HarleyT ... I saved it on my old chainsaw repair website. Reply. RedneckChainsawRepair Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages ...Help Support ArboristSite: Chainsaw Stickies. All chainsaw stickies are here. Do NOT start threads here. ... Visualization of a Fired Two-Stroke Chain Saw Engine Running at 8000rpm by Dynamic Neutron Radiography. mikeboyer; Nov 3, 2021; Replies 1 Views 174. Nov 4, 2021. Hobby435ii. H. P. Granberg File-N-Joint, Revisited.777. Monday at 6:54 PM. lone wolf. Want to Sell Lone Wolf MS 200T for sale 800.00. Saw # 2. lone wolf. Apr 1, 2024. Replies. 13.The 372 is a good saw, but to say it's the best Husky ever made is a little wild in my opinion. Same here, also to be considered-266xp, 288xp, 2101xp, 272xp, 346xp, 394xp, 395xp. Ran all of them, killer saws. Stihl-034, 066, 020/200t, there must be more.Small engine repairs are a common need for many homeowners and businesses alike. Whether it’s a lawnmower, generator, or chainsaw, these machines play an essential role in maintain...Sooner or later, you will wish you had more saw. I picked my Echo CS-600P up on Flea Bay for $450 delivered, which was about $235 less than the Stihl MS-362. Just use good quality synthetic oil and premium non-ethanol gasoline, combined with an enriched carb setting, and your saws will last a very long time.Replacing the ignition and flywheel did not produce a spark, it didn't make sense, hence the post looking for suggestions. Filing a clear spot on a cooling fin to ground the plug didn't produce a spark. I held the base of the plug against the ignition module's mounting screw to ground directly to the module, removing any ground issues between ...If you own a Husqvarna product, whether it’s a lawnmower, chainsaw, or any other equipment, having access to repair manuals can prove invaluable. These manuals provide detailed ins...Oct 31, 2023 · An arborist or top-handle chainsaw is a cutting tool arborists use for tree care. It is typically lighter than a traditional chainsaw with a maneuverable design, a smaller …Very simply Start the saw and set the 'T' just so the chain is turning. Smoothly run the 'L' in and out to get the best chain speed. Readjust the chain speed with the 'T' and reset the best 'L' Back the 'T' out till the chain stops creeping,,,,,and a tad more. If you feel comfortable * 'safely' set the 'H' a little richer or out from anything you think it will take.Because you can’t sleep over at your friend's air-conditioned apartment every night. You can make your air conditioner more effective and efficient, you can make a DIY air conditio...Jul 26, 2023. #8. RedneckChainsawRepair said: Yep new one plastic cased and heavier. Want better built better mag cased saw better buy those 4910 or the 501 that is still being made. I checked the other day and found a online seller with 99 4910 in stock at retail asking prices. Old pic Mitch took when weighed them when came out.21 hours ago · Chainsaws. Anything and everything about chainsaws! Moderator: chet. 0 Members and 94 Guests are viewing this board. Go Down Pages 1 2... 401. Subject / …Feb 1, 2017. #1. finally got around to spending a day and a tank of fuel with my "new" 2015 makita 6100P chainsaw. my first impressions are very favorable , the saw is very well made and logically laid out-- starts in one or two pulls , it even started on two pulls after i flooded it. three non "pro" things about this saw as it comes new--.This is for stickies that are in the chainsaw forum. Once you PURCHASE a sticky with your credits a moderator will move it from Chainsaw to here. Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go.I am on my third fill up of gas and chainsaw oil and now the chainsaw smokes when cutting, leaves burns inside the cut and general doesn't seem to cut well. ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Aug 31, 2022 Messages 551 Reaction score 727 Location Georgia. Yesterday at 6:45 AM #4 Sharpen after every tank. Fill oil and gas at the same time.WV. Mar 26, 2014. #1. couldnt quite pass it up this mornin on the bay.New Remington 5520 for $76 plus $8.95 shipping.Comes with a case.Hadnt seen any remington saws forever,with the exception of electric saws.So now Im wondering if anybody out there has any experience with these saws.Made by MTD best I can tell.Mine will be here monday.Pretty ...12,492. Reaction score. 9,095. Location. Omaha, Nebraska. May 29, 2018. #16. After reading this thread, I got a bit worried and compression tested my 064 and one of my MS 660 saws that I rebuilt. I measured 160 psi. from the 064 and 155 psi. from the MS 660.Mar 11, 2009 · 3,306. Location. Scotland. #3. The 6401 7901 range of saws are good, They are the same saw but with a different piston and cylinder to go from 64cc to 79cc. I have a Makita DCS7900 its the same as the 7901 but with out the de-comp starter. The 7900/7801 is the Dolmar PS7900 in the US. DCS = Dolmar Chain Saw. On the 310 the AV was much more flexible and is constructed different. On the 352 one AV spring is actually connected directly to the motor. The 352 actually felt much stiffer and as if it's really not the same build as the cheaper 310. Based upon today's results my thinking is the cost difference between the cs 310 and cs 352 is justified.Dec 18, 2017. #4. Use Archer chains. My experience was on a 16" bar 3hp saw worked great. Not as hard as a Stihl chain but trade off is easy sharpening. On a 24" bar with a 4+hp saw they don't hold up real well in the tough cutting. Fine for softwood. I will keep using them on the smaller saws.Norway Bergen. Oct 19, 2008. #2. Take out the sparkplug and have a look at it, see if it's wet then you're engine is flooded. If it's flooded just hold it up side down with the sparkplug removed and pull the starter cord 8-10 times, let it air for a while and try again this time with less choke maybe no choke at all.Want to lower your energy bills and reduce your electricity usage? Learn easy ways to save energy and money this spring with our helpful tips! By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to rece...Location. Western PA. Dec 7, 2009. #9. I've had two different chains break off an MS361, 20", .050, 3/8. One broke and was caught by the chain catcher and clutch cover and the other shot straight off the nose of the bar about 20 feet. The chains were new (only 1-2 sharpenings) and were improperly spun at a dealer.This is for stickies that are in the chainsaw forum. Once you PURCHASE a sticky with your credits a moderator will move it from Chainsaw to here. Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go.In Europe, the Partner designed saws were still sold as Partner, no mention of Pioneer, and no models of Pioneer origin. When E-lux took over Poulan, they created the Poulan Pro trademark on the remnants of Pioneer/Partner. The connection to Partner/Europe was still there, and many models were the same initially (remember, E-lux ruled).Measuring a chainsaw bar length is a simple process that can be accomplished in minutes with just a measuring tape. The chainsaw bar length identifies the size of the cutting area ...Arboristsite is a forum & classifieds website for arborists, chainsaws, tree worker and firewood processing. Forums for all aspects of tree work, chainsaws...Nov 26, 2009 · Feb 1, 2017. #1. finally got around to spending a day and a tank of fuel with my "new" 2015 makita 6100P chainsaw. my first impressions are very favorable , the saw is very well made and logically laid out-- starts in one or two pulls , it even started on two pulls after i flooded it. three non "pro" things about this saw as it comes new--. Chainsaw . Best years and or version of the Husqvarna 372 xp. Thread starter ft. churchill; Start date Apr 11, 2012; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Oct 17, 2010 Messages 1,490 Reaction score 358 Location ...General conversations between those who work in the chainsaw related industry. Arborist business topics? Tree work technique topics? Forestry management topics? This would be a forum for arborist, tree surgeon, or …Dec 7, 2007 · ArboristSite Guru. Joined Oct 6, 2007 Messages 631 Reaction score 64 ... 62cc Professional Gasoline Chain Saw/Chainsaw Model No.:AW-CS62 Specifications: 1) ... Dec 14, 2020. #1. I can buy Stihl and Oregon brands locally. If I throw Bailey's into the mix, I can get Woodland Pro which, I think, is made by Carlton. My understanding is that Carlton is between Oregon and Stihl in hardness, or was. I know Oregon and Carlton are owned by the same people. Most of my cutting is dead and down wood for firewood.ArboristSite.com Sponsor. Joined Nov 26, 2007 Messages 16,162 Reaction score 7,166 Location Somewhere in the space-time continuum. Jun 19, 2012 #11 I have a 281 in the classifieds that is a heck of a lot more saw than a 372 or 575. It has been totally gone through from the crank, up. ... Chainsaw. Arborist Site Advertise with us; Contact us ...3,908. Reaction score. 1,521. Location. australia. Jan 27, 2012. #2. how could you not be happy with this. there are others that have modified it and so on but all in all i think most are happy with it. so far i think the chain stays sharp a little longer because it sharpens without leaveing any burs.Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Sep 30, 2016 Messages 2,339 Reaction score 2,428 Location ... Say German chainsaw and everyone says stihl. Well ...Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,167 Reaction score 11,962 Location Ohio. Apr 10, 2016 #4 Chain = JUNK. ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Mar 13, 2014 Messages 645 Reaction score 850 Location Sumner, Iowa. Apr 13, 2016 #19 Yes I have one, it's a good bar. The rails seem to hold up quite a bit better than ...As part of the bankruptcy motion, lenders offered the company $43 million in financing to help Starry maintain normal business conditions. A year after completing its special purpo...Chainsaw. H. Stihl FS-130z Trimmer C1Q-S173 Carburetor Settings. Latest: Huskyvarnya Saws; 33 minutes ago; Hand Held Equipment and Tools. Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff) Latest: MustangMike; 49 minutes ago; Firewood, Heating and Wood Burning Equipment. The Beg for Manuals Thread. Latest: ray benson;Dec 14, 2020. #1. I can buy Stihl and Oregon brands locally. If I throw Bailey's into the mix, I can get Woodland Pro which, I think, is made by Carlton. My understanding is that Carlton is between Oregon and Stihl in hardness, or was. I know Oregon and Carlton are owned by the same people. Most of my cutting is dead and down wood for firewood.I muffler modded my new CS-4910 before it even saw wood for the first time. Two screws to remove the deflector and spark arrestor screen and pulled the baffle tube out of the muffler. I also removed the stock exhaust deflector and replaced it with the one from a Shindaiwa 400 (Echo/Shindaiwa part # A313001460).Tree Service, Arborist, Urban Forestry | The Chainsaw Forum. Home. Forums. General. Tree Service, Arborist, Urban Forestry. General conversations between those who work in the chainsaw related industry. Arborist business topics? Tree work technique topics? Forestry management topics?Nov 20, 2011 · 3,908. Reaction score. 1,521. Location. australia. Jan 27, 2012. #2. how could you not be happy with this. there are others that have modified it and so on but all in all i think most are happy with it. so far i think the chain stays sharp a little longer because it sharpens without leaveing any burs. Chainsaw Stickies. All chainsaw stickies are here. Do NOT start threads here. This is for stickies that are in the chainsaw forum. Once you PURCHASE a sticky with your credits a moderator will move it from Chainsaw to here. I have 2 saws. A husky 350 and a 372. The 372 mainly to get anything that the 350 can't because it's much easier on gas and easier to handle. Although it would be nicer to have a power head that could fit a 36 inch bar and have more power, but I get by with what I have.Chainsaw . New Saw. Thread starter PJwoodcutter; Start date Yesterday at 11:40 AM; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Dec 7, 2021 Messages 242 Reaction score 967 Location us. Yesterday at 2:29 PM #4 ElevatorGuy said:Jan 28, 2011 · Reaction score. 33,304. Location. Franklin, OH. Jan 28, 2011. #2. The 261 is the strongest 50cc saw on the market. The 346 is the best handling 50cc saw on the market. Both are phenominal saws. In his shop in the corner I saw a Wizard chainsaw. I was wandering who made them? It kinda looks like Homelite may... Forums. New posts Search forums Terms and Rules. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Dec 29, 2003 Messages 1,179 Reaction score 56 Location Republic Mo. Nov 23, 2011 #2 Most likely a poulan 306. Reply. Reactions: Sagetown. S.Aug 2, 2023. #24. A while back I succumbed to the siren call of a cheap Chinese saw and Amazon and bought a Neo-Tech top handle which I gave away after using it a couple times. I was not impressed with the build quality or the ergonomics. Cheap is cheap and you get what you pay for just like everything in life.Canfield, Oh. Jan 9, 2011. #1. Here is some Echo history that i have dates and papers of. My dad was a dealer from 1970 to 1984. Kyoritsu Noki Company Limited Echo's 1963-1971. Kyoritsu CS-80 1963 First Echo model. Kyoritsu CS-60 1965 Second Echo model. Kyoritsu CS-100 1965.Rockford, Il. Sep 8, 2009. #3. The 272xp husqvarna has 72cc's 5.2HP 52mm bore,is available with and without a compression release. It has a shorter stroke and 2mm bigger bore than the 372xp at about the same weight. It shares some parts with the 61, 266,and 268 husky's as well as the 625,630, and 670 Jonsered saws.Dec 26, 2023 · 1. Husqvarna T435. Type: Gas Powered | Bar Length: 12 inch | Engine: 35.2 cc | Weight: 7.5 Pounds | Automatic Chain Oiler: Yes. The Husqvarna T435 is the best …To adjust the carburetor on Poulan chainsaws, clean the air filter and the spark arrestor, and adjust the adjustment screws marked T, L and H to set the idle and engine speed. Pref...Partner started making saws in about 1955, and as far as I know they were independent until 1979. They made mostly Pro saws in that period, but some Semi-Pro versions were made. About the same was the case with Jonsereds, from 1954 until 1979, and Husqvarna from 1959, until 1978 (or a bit earlier).In Europe, the Partner designed saws were still sold as Partner, no mention of Pioneer, and no models of Pioneer origin. When E-lux took over Poulan, they created the Poulan Pro trademark on the remnants of Pioneer/Partner. The connection to Partner/Europe was still there, and many models were the same initially (remember, E-lux ruled).Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jul 14, 2004 Messages 7,724 Reaction score 1,521 ... Only an idiot would try to repair/restore a two cylinder chainsaw. Check Chain Saw Collectors Corner/Acresinternet. Off the top of my head, look at Disston, Echo (610?) IEL, & Mall. Also search here at AS for two cylinder. Reply. pbtree Addicted to ...Dec 1, 2008. #12. timberwolf said: Hold on there. Thickness and end gap are two different things. You can not use a ring that is not exactly the right thickness. Up and down play is unacceptable, cant recall exact spec, but up and down you don't want more than like .001. Rings don't wear significantly in thickness.A light 28 on a 660 won't balance very well. Personally, I think a 28 sprocket nose bar on a 660 will cut better with full comp chain. East coast wood cuts a lot better (and faster) with full comp in my experience. It also tends to kick a little less and bite better in harder east coast wood. I agree with you, a 36 can be unwieldy, and a 32 is ...May 29, 2021 · Australia. May 29, 2021. #10. Oppama pet 2100 made in Japan. .5 second refresh rate and is accurate to within +/- 10rpm. It reads rpm on wasted spark engines, 2-stroke 1 to 4 cylinders, 4-stroke 1 to 6 and 8 cylinders. It’s Water-resistant, reads 100-30,000rpm. May 1, 2012. #4. To convert an old point model over to a nonpoints model useing stihl parts, you need the coil and the flywheel along with the wiring to make it easy. Or go to napa buy an omega module for under $20. Follow instructions, except for reverse the wires, and you have a nonpoints model.Is the new iPhone 6S waterproof? Are there water resistant iPhone cases? By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partners. I agree to...Dec 18, 2017. #4. Use Archer chains. My experience was on a 16" bar 3hp saw worked great. Not as hard as a Stihl chain but trade off is easy sharpening. On a 24" bar with a 4+hp saw they don't hold up real well in the tough cutting. Fine for softwood. I will keep using them on the smaller saws.Nov 26, 2009 · Feb 1, 2017. #1. finally got around to spending a day and a tank of fuel with my "new" 2015 makita 6100P chainsaw. my first impressions are very favorable , the saw is very well made and logically laid out-- starts in one or two pulls , it even started on two pulls after i flooded it. three non "pro" things about this saw as it comes new--. ArboristSite.com Sponsors Forums. Tree Care Forums. Milling & Saw Mills . chainsaw not cutting ... Slow chainsaw milling/ pushing hard. Stonewoodiron; Aug 19, 2021; Milling & Saw Mills; Replies 4 Views 286. Aug 20, 2021. Stonewoodiron. Y. Really bad chatter and CSM won't cut UNLESS I seesaw. yelikd;Husky 550XP is a good saw but Husqvarna is having issues with supplying parts. Echo makes a good saw as well, believe the 4910 is still available but that saw really needs muffler work to realize it’s full potential. The echos are hard to beat for the price. Not the fastest but dead reliable and easy starting.Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 27, 2012 Messages 2,174 Reaction score 955 Location NC. Dec 27, 2014 #8 ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,342 Reaction score 12,269 Location Ohio. Dec 27, 2014 #12 3450 TA 54cc only seen 1 and seen one parted out. Heard of another and thats it.Aug 29, 2019. #2. You can reasonably run 3/8 picco, .325, or 3/8 chain on a 260 depending on what you want to do with it. Personally I like to run bars that are on the short side of my saws' capability, so I generally run 16" bars on 50cc saws. For a 260 I'd pick a 16" .325 bar unless I was only cutting firewood in which case I might go for 3/8 ...Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Dec 27, 2008 Messages 1,484 Reaction score 1,151 Location Indiana. Today at 1:17 PM #4 Welcome to the board. Plenty to learn here. ... Rexo KS Chainsaw from France. Bigsaw_George; Thursday at 2:46 PM; Chainsaw; Replies 0 Views 111. Thursday at 2:46 PM. Bigsaw_George. B. New from Italy (Rome ...Mar 28, 2020 · I had always wanted a lighter/smaller saw for limbing once the big oaks were on the ground, and with this opportunity to work from a bucket, I decided to add the 421 to my little arsenal. It is a great package for my needs (ok, it was for my wants). I love it and often grab it when a bigger saw might be better. Yep, Jonsered is gone. There will still be Redmax 9000's out there and they are just a rebadged 2188, which in turn is just (basically) a red and black Husqvarna 390. Not sure if they are still being produced as such, but there will be some out there in the big wide World. The Husqvarna 390 run means there are a good amount of parts getting ...Addicted to ArboristSite. And in a couple days it is going to be a modded huge belly bar 7900. I have 1 guy running a 42 inch bar with skip tooth chain on a modded 7900 with no problems. Most of the time he runs a 24 inch but when the tree gets that big he uses the 42 inch bar instead of buying a bigger saw.
Anyways, its a Model 358.350810, 40cc saw. Can anyone tell me the idle and MAX rpms for this saw, so I can give it chance of running right. Max rpm number is the most important and I don't trust my ear or the saw - yup I've got the tach to do it. Help please. On a side note, I can't believe how cheaply (crappy) this saw is built. . Bokep china no sensor
When it comes to finding the best deals on Stihl chainsaws, it’s essential to know where to look. These high-quality tools are known for their durability and performance, but they ...ArboristSite Operative. An excellent sealant for this purpose (no gasket, metal to metal, narrow clearance) made by Permatex is the 51813 Anaerobic Gasket Maker. 51813 is an anaerobic sealant, which means it only cures in the absence of air once the clamshell or cylinder is reassembled.Reaction score. 33,304. Location. Franklin, OH. Jan 28, 2011. #2. The 261 is the strongest 50cc saw on the market. The 346 is the best handling 50cc saw on the market. Both are phenominal saws.It has been dead reliable and works great with a 16-18" bar. The 645 is Solo's "mid level" saw. It is a way better saw than the normal box store junk, but not quite on par with the pro saws from stihl/husky. Solo dealers are few and far between but parts can be had online at solousa.com. Parts lists and owners manuals can be found there as well.Chainsaw . best BAR-n-CHAIN oil. Thread starter 333.okh; Start date May 7, 2013; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Nov 1, 2011 Messages 121 Reaction score 23 Location Bemidji, MN. May 7, 2013 #20Reaction score. 33,304. Location. Franklin, OH. Jan 28, 2011. #2. The 261 is the strongest 50cc saw on the market. The 346 is the best handling 50cc saw on the market. Both are phenominal saws.ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Apr 2, 2014 Messages 46 Reaction score 16. Jun 8, 2014 #10 I have used the HF sharpener for a couple years and regret wasting my time with it. Reply. w8ye Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 16, 2011 ... Sounds like you are not a heavy chainsaw user, so dumping money into a chain sharpening system that you rarely ...Location. Asheville, NC. Oct 2, 2012. #2. A thick plate of steel a quarter inch or so will work. With holes drilled out for the crank and bar studs. On mine I have a slot cut in the steel that will fit just about every saw ever made. Now all you need is a two jaw puller. The point of the puller goes on the crank with the jaws pulling your steel.The 372 is a good saw, but to say it's the best Husky ever made is a little wild in my opinion. Same here, also to be considered-266xp, 288xp, 2101xp, 272xp, 346xp, 394xp, 395xp. Ran all of them, killer saws. Stihl-034, 066, 020/200t, there must be more.Dec 1, 2017. #10. the insert is made from the 18mm plug. cut crimp off just above hex. knock porcalin out w/punch. drill out what's left & thread 14m1.25. after tapping, cut to length. hole in head needs to be 5/8 to tap 18m1.5. hi heat Loctite hole &/or insert, screw into head using 14mm plug.Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jan 25, 2007 Messages 1,180 Reaction score 144 Location ... When my Dad taught me how to use a chain saw at the age of 15, he instructed me to do the same. 7 years ago I worked part time in a dealership for Stihl, and a customer came in with a chain saw, with his plastic starter mechanism in pieces. It was an ...A light 28 on a 660 won't balance very well. Personally, I think a 28 sprocket nose bar on a 660 will cut better with full comp chain. East coast wood cuts a lot better (and faster) with full comp in my experience. It also tends to kick a little less and bite better in harder east coast wood. I agree with you, a 36 can be unwieldy, and a 32 is ...Apr 12, 2012. #2. The mufflers are built the same way as the ms361 is. They have a very restricted exhaust. Theres a thread on here that Lakeside53 did on modding the 361 muffler. See if you can find it. It's an easy mod and works pretty good. Me, I like to uncrimp the muffler and pull the whole baffle system out of the muffler..