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[xyz123]

Those pics are pretty impressive. Thanks for the recommendations.

Since it dont discolor aluminum etc. I can take a saw down like this and spray it on and let set too. Then spray off with water.
Then wipe dry.

60cc mag cased.

This saw was a guinea pig when I first tried it out to see years back.

 

[5030]

I do have a question for you. Where do you buy your side plates and link plates at if you do make up loops from bulk chain and what brand of rivet spinner do you use?

 

[cqaigy2]

Thanks for tip on degreaser.

 

[two_bit_score]

Since it dont discolor aluminum etc. I can take a saw down like this and spray it on and let set too.

Impressive. I have some ordered.

 

[xyz123]

I do have a question for you. Where do you buy your side plates and link plates at if you do make up loops from bulk chain and what brand of rivet spinner do you use?

They come with the 25' 100' rolls you buy. But over the years I have had to buy others and just buy online for chains that come in. Just know what your buying.

I just sold a 2nd set I took on trade tecomec spinner and breaker for 50 plus ship on my chainsaw repair FB group.

Oregon and Tecomec makes a good sets.

One I am using for years now just some copy of the oregon or tecomec one way back.

 

[5030]

Thanks for the answer. Have bulk chain on order and was curious as I've always run pre made loops. Tecomec makes all the Oregon grinders far as I can ascertain at least. I do like the Diamond Abrasive wheels. They impart a much finer finish cut and don't heat the tooth either.

Final question (like picking your brain) is how often do you change drive sprockets or do you?

 

[xyz123]

Changing those all the time for folks. Rims most have wear indicators. Also worst case you can see drive link touching on the clutch drum.

Pulling through on bench you can tell by feel too. Then investigate whats worn if not pulling smoothly.

Me I always swap in new if I get a saw in trade that has worn spur or rim.

 

[xyz123]

That old Oregon 76 chain that came with that 3.7 went to a racer.

Some of us know what their use is really for.

Both loops were 66DL 050 3/8.

 

[xyz123]

Showing someone why a 365 pto side case cant be replaced with a 335 or even as a whole case swap.

 

[two_bit_score]

Finally got the WD 40 degreaser. Amazon claimed to have the liquid but kept postponing delivery so many times that I cancelled the order.
Wound up ordering the aresol cans 6 pack Which was actually priced the same as individually ordering 4 cans.
Any way tested it out on a stubborn spot on the yard vac and after letting it soak a little the stain came right out. I’ll try to remember to post some pictures after I use a chainsaw and clean it up. But so far it seems good. Thanks for the recommendation.
Not sure why pic is side ways.

 

[xyz123]

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Finally got the WD 40 degreaser. Amazon claimed to have the liquid but kept postponing delivery so many times that I cancelled the order.
Wound up ordering the aresol cans 6 pack Which was actually priced the same as individually ordering 4 cans.
Any way tested it out on a stubborn spot on the yard vac and after letting it soak a little the stain came right out. I’ll try to remember to post some pictures after I use a chainsaw and clean it up. But so far it seems good. Thanks for the recommendation.
Not sure why pic is side ways.

Never even knew they sold it like that.

 

[cqaigy2]

Never even knew they sold it like that.

I had to hunt for the hand sprayer, most of what i found was aerosol like 2 bit shows. I don't use the saw much anymore, but also found chain lasted longer if i replaced the drive sprocket when it got too worn. Used to harvest firewood it burned areas and trees killed by beetles etc, so it was dry and dusty so not the best for moving parts on the saw.

 

[ernemats]

I have looked for it and most sellers are out of stock

 

[two_bit_score]

Never even knew they sold it like that.

I guess the spray is alright. It helps get it down in cracks. I think it works very well.

 

[xyz123]

I guess the spray is alright. It helps get it down in cracks. I think it works very well.

I was curious yesterday. Local walmart was out. But advanced auto parts had the regular bottles like I was used to seeing.

Least we know options out there now.

I noticed bottles have changed and thinking had red cap.

My old pic.

 

[yomax4]

Curious about this stuff. Always looking for a better way. I've been using Dawn spray on degreaser and it works ok but not as good as carb cleaner. I'm running low on the last 5gln can of the banned Trichloroethylene. TCE. It's non flammable.

 

[herm0016]

I picked up a Shindaiwa 757c with a 24in bar on it at an auction. it's a beast and went for half the price of a similar Stihl. Will be great for occasional use when my Stihl won't cut it.

any opinions on older Shindaiwa stuff? It was an impulse buy. pulled it out of the truck and started in 2 pulls. Seems very torquey.

 

[xyz123]

I picked up a Shindaiwa 757c with a 24in bar on it at an auction. it's a beast and went for half the price of a similar Stihl. Will be great for occasional use when my Stihl won't cut it.

any opinions on older Shindaiwa stuff? It was an impulse buy. pulled it out of the truck and started in 2 pulls. Seems very torquey.

Info on 757 and how it compares to others in cc range. shindaiwa 757

 

[xyz123]

Stihl MS660 MS251 in wont start. All I did was swap out mix. Put my fresh in and few pulls on each running.

The 660 fuel was so dark. The 251 had water in it. White flakes floating in both.

Check your mix cans etc and rinse them out from time to time. Putting new on top of old isnt helping folks.Whatever is in there is ruining your new mix.

 

[5030]

Perusing Flea Bay I see that owners selling Stihl's are very proud of them. Gonna sell one of my MS Stihl's. Lightly used with a 20" roller nose Stihl bar and 325 chipper chain plus an additional loop, sharp of course. Muffler mod too. Bar is pristine too with no scratches or paint missing on it. Saw is the same way.