Let's See Your Chainsaws
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Ton ton
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Thanks! Case 75XT. Picked it up last fall after looking for a long time. I'm getting too fat and lazy to do everything by hand these days!
What did they replace when you sent it for the warranty repair?
I had that problem with my Husqy 350 (well past warranty), and they had to replace parts related to the oiler. I'd seen the repair in a YouTube video, and decided that I didn't want to attempt it myself, but it educated me enough to insist that they replace the part (at first they tried telling me that it was normal for an older saw).
I know your saw is different, but I'd check out YouTube, and possibly consider calling/visiting a different dealer for another opinion.
Mike
I had that problem with my Husqy 350 (well past warranty), and they had to replace parts related to the oiler. I'd seen the repair in a YouTube video, and decided that I didn't want to attempt it myself, but it educated me enough to insist that they replace the part (at first they tried telling me that it was normal for an older saw).
I know your saw is different, but I'd check out YouTube, and possibly consider calling/visiting a different dealer for another opinion.
Mike
HPRifleman
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Thanks Mike, I think they just replaced the cap for the oil canister. I just used it today at my dad's, and it seems to feed oil at the correct rate. I just hate owning something I know is dumping oil while sitting. I'll take it back to see if they can figure it out as the first fix didn't work.
I will also check out YouTube for any info.
bulletpruf
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Been pretty busy with chainsaws for the past several weeks. Finally finished up my Jonsereds 110 and sold it. Pretty neat saw - built one year only (1972), 110 cc. Followed by 111 and then 111S. Took me a few years of scrounging for parts before I could finish it.
Pulled my hair out over the 076 Super (posted here a few weeks ago). Got it all freshened up (NOS piston, new fuel lines, rebuilt carb, detailed cleaning, etc) and started it up only to hear noisy crank bearings, so it had to come completely apart so I could split the case and change the bearings. All the more painful because the exact same thing happened on an 075 a year or two ago! Anyway, it's done and on eBay with a high price on it because I'm going to hate to see it go. Starts easily, runs and oils great, and I'm itching to find a tree big enough to merit pulling it off the shelf.
Now I'm working on a Jonsereds 80 and 90 simultaneously. The 90 is close to being done but I'm waiting on tank sealant (Red-Kote) and piston rings. The 80 is close to being done; it had 238 psi (!) before I pulled it apart, so I just cleaned up the piston and jug (both very nice) and will reassemble with the same rings. I never re-use rings, but you can't argue with compression over 200 psi!
Next up will be a Stihl 020 rear handle that I bought for parts. Turns out I didn't need the parts, so it'll get freshened up and sold. And then a Stihl Contra that's off being powdercoated, a Jonsereds XD and XD Super, etc.
I had 100 saws a few years ago and I've been liquidating since 2018. Taking a long damn time, and still have almost 30 left to sell!
Pulled my hair out over the 076 Super (posted here a few weeks ago). Got it all freshened up (NOS piston, new fuel lines, rebuilt carb, detailed cleaning, etc) and started it up only to hear noisy crank bearings, so it had to come completely apart so I could split the case and change the bearings. All the more painful because the exact same thing happened on an 075 a year or two ago! Anyway, it's done and on eBay with a high price on it because I'm going to hate to see it go. Starts easily, runs and oils great, and I'm itching to find a tree big enough to merit pulling it off the shelf.
Now I'm working on a Jonsereds 80 and 90 simultaneously. The 90 is close to being done but I'm waiting on tank sealant (Red-Kote) and piston rings. The 80 is close to being done; it had 238 psi (!) before I pulled it apart, so I just cleaned up the piston and jug (both very nice) and will reassemble with the same rings. I never re-use rings, but you can't argue with compression over 200 psi!
Next up will be a Stihl 020 rear handle that I bought for parts. Turns out I didn't need the parts, so it'll get freshened up and sold. And then a Stihl Contra that's off being powdercoated, a Jonsereds XD and XD Super, etc.
I had 100 saws a few years ago and I've been liquidating since 2018. Taking a long damn time, and still have almost 30 left to sell!
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1967ChevyRagtop
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Got Olympic?Been pretty busy with chainsaws for the past several weeks. Finally finished up my Jonsereds 110 and sold it. Pretty neat saw - built one year only (1972), 110 cc. Followed by 111 and then 111S. Took me a few years of scrounging for parts before I could finish it.
Pulled my hair out over the 076 Super (posted here a few weeks ago). Got it all freshened up (NOS piston, new fuel lines, rebuilt carb, detailed cleaning, etc) and started it up only to hear noisy crank bearings, so it had to come completely apart so I could split the case and change the bearings. All the more painful because the exact same thing happened on an 075 a year or two ago! Anyway, it's done and on eBay with a high price on it because I'm going to hate to see it go. Starts easily, runs and oils great, and I'm itching to find a tree big enough to merit pulling it off the shelf.
Now I'm working on a Jonsereds 80 and 90 simultaneously. The 90 is close to being done but I'm waiting on tank sealant (Red-Kote) and piston rings. The 80 is close to being done; it had 238 psi (!) before I pulled it apart, so I just cleaned up the piston and jug (both very nice) and will reassemble with the same rings. I never re-use rings, but you can't argue with compression over 200 psi!
Next up will be a Stihl 020 rear handle that I bought for parts. Turns out I didn't need the parts, so it'll get freshened up and sold. And then a Stihl Contra that's off being powdercoated, a Jonsereds XD and XD Super, etc.
I had 100 saws a few years ago and I've been liquidating since 2018. Taking a long damn time, and still have almost 30 left to sell!
bulletpruf
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Nope. None at all. They were fairly common when I was living in Italy, but never picked any up. Only Italian saw I bought was a Landoni.
thr3squared
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I'm sure you did this already - but have you cleaned up the oil, then let it sit on some fresh rags of pig mat to see where the leak is coming from? Just a little leak or a lot?
I got this one from my dad last fall. He bought it new in the early 60's. I finally took some time to screw with it. I had to replace the diaphragms in the carb, the fuel line and filter and I cleaned up to points with some 320 wet & dry, then went to 1500 for the final polish. Runs like a champ! I also ground the bar flat the two rails were showing some wear as was the hard nose.
I put it up for sale on Facebook and had a couple nibbles. I am slightly tempted to keep it, but i have enough stuff laying around.
Next one is a Stihl Farm Boss 041 I am working on. Dad bought it new around 1980. Stihl stopped making them in 1977.
I put it up for sale on Facebook and had a couple nibbles. I am slightly tempted to keep it, but i have enough stuff laying around.
Next one is a Stihl Farm Boss 041 I am working on. Dad bought it new around 1980. Stihl stopped making them in 1977.
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Trapps
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I know a guy who has a similar issue:
It seems if one allows the bar oil filler cap to inadvertently fall and rest on a hot muffler, it will melt the cap. One might not even notice this until said damage is discovered by observing the aforementioned oil leak.
Dave455
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Yes, I had exactly the same issue on my (then) new MS181. I’d leave it a couple of weeks and it would be sitting in a pool of chain oil.
Turned out it was the oil feed pipe was leaking. Might have been my fault, that saw was riding round in my vehicle and it might have got knocked, but dealer didn’t charge. Got the impression it was a common issue.
Edit - this was the part!
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@Trapps yeah the one time heat doesn't help!
@Dave455 that might be it as well. I watched some vids where they detailed a few different issues that cause leaks. For now I have the bar off, cleaned everything up really well, including the o-ring on the oil cap, and have it sitting on cardboard to help locate where it is coming from.
@Dave455 that might be it as well. I watched some vids where they detailed a few different issues that cause leaks. For now I have the bar off, cleaned everything up really well, including the o-ring on the oil cap, and have it sitting on cardboard to help locate where it is coming from.
bulletpruf
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Nice Mac! I've never collected them, but I have had an SP125C and a 797 in the past. Unfortunately, I sold them before the prices got crazy. What models is this one? FYI - there are only a few models of older Mac that bring decent $. The rest seem to be $50-$100 saws.
Yes, I had exactly the same issue on my (then) new MS181. I’d leave it a couple of weeks and it would be sitting in a pool of chain oil.
Turned out it was the oil feed pipe was leaking. Might have been my fault, that saw was riding round in my vehicle and it might have got knocked, but dealer didn’t charge. Got the impression it was a common issue.
Edit - this was the part!
That is similar to what leaked on my Husqy. I personally wouldn't consider it "normal" to be leaking.
Mike
It is an early model 250. It is far from perfect. I would not have bothered to get it running except it didn't take much. I was actually surprised how little work I had to put into it. I asked my dad the last time he had it running and he figured around 1970!
I have it advertised for $100. I had a couple nibbles. I see them running on eBay for $100-$200. The higher priced ones are in pretty nice shape.
If it warms up around here I might pressure wash the black covers as the paint is coming off and repaint them.
bulletpruf
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Picked up a running Solo Twin locally. These are from the 1960's; 100cc twin cylinder. Ultra rare Holy Grail kind of stuff. Resisted the urge to disassemble, rebuild, and powder coat and just threw it up for auction on that popular auction site.
I've had a few of these and they generally bring strong $ so the proceeds for this will be used on my '87 diesel dually build.
I've had a few of these and they generally bring strong $ so the proceeds for this will be used on my '87 diesel dually build.
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freudianfloyd
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Those are awesome, I have only seen them on the internet, I have never seen one in real life. Great find!Picked up a running Solo Twin locally. These are from the 1960's; 100cc twin cylinder. Ultra rare Holy Grail kind of stuff. Resisted the urge to disassemble, rebuild, and powder coat and just threw it up for auction on that popular auction site.
I've had a few of these and they generally bring strong $ so the proceeds for this will be used on my '87 diesel dually build.
bulletpruf
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I've had 3 or 4. Sourced the other ones when I was living in Europe; much easier to find there.
Having said that, this one was listed on FB Marketplace a few miles from where I'm living in Northern VA. Really surprised to see one in the area.
soloz2
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Recently picked up two saws and returned one. I wanted a bit bigger saw that would easily pull a 24" bar and initially picked up an Echo CS620P only to regret that purchase as it just didn't have the power I was looking for. I suspect I got a bad one and it definitely needed a tune, but the one captive bar nut got seized at an angle so I just brought it back to the dealer. I then ordered the saw I had been looking at and wanting, but didn't want to drop the $$ on, a Stihl MS400c. The 400c is fantastic! Picked up both a 20" and 25" setup for it. I ran just shy 2 tanks of fuel through it Saturday. I'm looking forward to felling some trees with it
It joins my MS180, MS261C, HT103, and M12 Hatchet as saws that cut with chains.
It joins my MS180, MS261C, HT103, and M12 Hatchet as saws that cut with chains.
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Moose-LandTran
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Heard lots of people say the 400 punches well above its size/weight.
bulletpruf
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Ditto.
Ton ton
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How much did you sell it for?Picked up a running Solo Twin locally. These are from the 1960's; 100cc twin cylinder. Ultra rare Holy Grail kind of stuff. Resisted the urge to disassemble, rebuild, and powder coat and just threw it up for auction on that popular auction site.
I've had a few of these and they generally bring strong $ so the proceeds for this will be used on my '87 diesel dually build.
bulletpruf
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The Solo Twin sold for $2500.
soloz2
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I only have just under 2 tanks run through mine, but it definitely is fun to use! My only real comparisons are the saws I've personally run, MS180, MS261c, CS620P, and MS400c. The 261c is a big step up from the 180, the 620p was a little more powerful than the 261, but not by much and not for an additional 3lbs! The 400c is a big step up from the 620p.
Ton ton
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Wow. Thank you.
bulletpruf
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Bump for firewood season! Nothing new here, but I do have three saws that need new crank seals - all Stihl - 020 x2 and an 026. Not in a huge rush because I still have one good 020 (top handle Super), and my 036 works well in place of the 026.
I've been jonesing for a Stihl 064 or maybe an 066, but my money tree has been depleted by my project truck.
I've been jonesing for a Stihl 064 or maybe an 066, but my money tree has been depleted by my project truck.
jar944
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I really need to get my Alpina prof45 back together. I love the tq of the 6400, but carrying a 64cc saw in the body of a 79cc saw is tiring.
bulletpruf
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I hear really good things about the Dolmar made Makitas, but I haven't ever run one.
RivennHewn
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jar944
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Imho, they are fantastic but heavy for the 6400 and 7300 models. It's just a cylinder and piston swap between all 3. So you have the weight of a 79cc saw but the power of a 64 or 73cc saw. The plus being a long stroke 64cc saw has a surprising amount of tq for a saw of that displacement. Though you could be carrying the 7900 and have more tq and hp with no penalties except fuel consumption.
The 82cc aftermarket cylinders don't have enough transfer port so they run a little flat on top compared to the factory 79cc.
Dave455
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Just read this thread from the beginning! Awesome stuff!
O.P. You’re right, for some reason, chainsaw collections go with hammer collections, gun collections, etc etc. Just love your “Saw Tree”! You earn max man cave points for that! Sorry you had to lose it.
I’m in no way a collector, with a mere four saws, but get good use out of them.
My current favourite is this little Stihl MS181C. I got this new on a deal. Very light, by no means a pro saw, but a really reliable starter and cuts incredibly well provided you keep the chain sharp.
I have three Stihls and love ‘em. Easy to service and reliable. I know that one argument against Stihl is having to source parts from dealers, but in the U.K. I can get genuine parts online at reasonable prices.
I keep all the usual service parts (plugs, filters etc) on hand, together with any other spares I’ve found useful over the years. Have any other Stihl users got suggestions for parts worth keeping?
I’ve just been cleaning up this old Alpina that was my Dad’s originally. Very light for the time (not bad even now) but surprisingly powerful.
Couldn’t get it to start though, so just ordered a carb rebuild kit - £6 from China. Don’t like Chinese parts, but can’t argue with £6. OEM was about £40 with the shipping!
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Ton ton
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One problem I have noticed with my CS-310 Echo saw is fine sawdust bypassing my air filter. Anyone else noticed this phenomenon on any brand of saw? I know the CS-310 is probably a homeowner grade but I expected a little bit more quality otherwise I like the saw. I like it better than my dad's 261 Stihl overall. Maybe it's time to buy a new air filter. Is the 620P a current production model? Thank you for the information on Echo saws. My favorite 2 dealers sell both Echo and Stihl. Sometimes it is a bit of a toss-up between the 2 brands. I don't have an axe to grind with Husky. I just don't have any good husky dealer close by which is really unfortunate. We have a ridiculous amount of Stihl dealers nearly every other town has a Stihl that I run into sooner or later.
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Ton ton
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Thank you.
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IRQVET
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Can’t remember if I posted my current saw on here, but when I had 3 acres in Oregon I bought the Husky 460 Rancher and it has been a fantastic saw. More than I need currently, but I really like it so I cannot sell it. Plus now I live in Hurricane Country so its cheap insurance.
