The new 70cc ECHO saw

[Johnmn]

Yeah looks pretty similar in size to the 590/600/620

Yep and I think if it's anything like the 501p is in the 50cc class it'll be a winner!
I'd still like to try a 501p.

 

[Woodpecker]

Yep and I think if it's anything like the 501p is in the 50cc class it'll be a winner!
I'd still like to try a 501p.

The 501p is one my most used saw. Light and zippy after a muffler mod. Agile enough to haul up into a tree no problem. It's usually the first saw I call for after I'm done with the 201t.

 

[mdavlee]

I almost bought one but I know I'd be half tempted to do all that. But then I thought about it, nope I'd leave all the crap on it. No way I'll run past the rev limiter in the cut so who cares. I also said I was gonna leave my 461 stock lol.

I just didn’t like the way some of the coils ran. I tried a euro coil on it, mtronic coil with regular carb, and all mtronic stuff. It never gained or lost much of anything.

 

[BangBang77]

I just didn’t like the way some of the coils ran. I tried a euro coil on it, mtronic coil with regular carb, and all mtronic stuff. It never gained or lost much of anything.

Can a 460 unlimited coil replace a 461 limited coil? I've often wondered but have never asked or tried it.

 

[Woodpecker]

I was thinking MS462 but ok.


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Or that. I hope it isnt any heavier though. I might get a hang nail or something.

 

[hseII]

Or that. I hope it isnt any heavier though. I might get a hang nail or something.

Those plastics look to be much more aerodynamic & hopefully not as sharp as the previous modes: I understand the 500 & 600 series are Sausage makers.


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[hseII]

The 501p is one my most used saw. Light and zippy after a muffler mod. Agile enough to haul up into a tree no problem. It's usually the first saw I call for after I'm done with the 201t.

How does the 501p compare weight wise to a sporty 026/260?


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[Clemsonfor]

Man I'm gonna be that old school guy. I'm still going to run all my old saws. I like my carbs, and no computer. For decades from now I still will be riding to the woods in my 1980 k10 Chevy. With my MS650 and back up 372xp.

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[Canadian farm boy]

Can a 460 unlimited coil replace a 461 limited coil? I've often wondered but have never asked or tried it.

Yes, definitely. I’ve done that several times

 

[BangBang77]

Yes, definitely. I’ve done that several times

Good deal man. I will pick a few up for my 461s. Thanks!!

 

[Woodpecker]

Those plastics look to be much more aerodynamic & hopefully not as sharp as the previous modes: I understand the 500 & 600 series are Sausage makers.


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Yeah because if you didn't watch it you'd cut your finger clean off on the sharp plastics. I heard it on the interwebz so it must be true.

How does the 501p compare weight wise to a sporty 026/260?


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Spent a lot of time wif an 026 in my hands. Thats probably why I like the 501. Reminds me a lot of an 026. Weights about 10.5# power head. I think it weights around 13ish wif a 18" tsumura light and tough wif .325

 

[Johnmn]

Spent a lot of time wif an 026 in my hands. Thats probably why I like the 501. Reminds me a lot of an 026. Weights about 10.5# power head. I think it weights around 13ish wif a 18" tsumura light and tough wif .325[/QUOTE]

Hows the 501 performance? I have read similar to a 545 husky but I've never ran one.

 

[Woodpecker]

Hows the 501 performance? I have read similar to a 545 husky but I've never ran one.

Never ran a 545 husky myself. Pretty comparable to a sporty 026. Mines not to far behind this 490:

http://opeforum.com/threads/echo-cs-490-porting.1777/page-7

The 501 has a better coil than the 490.

Edit: to highlight correct vidja.

 

[Woodpecker]

Guess I didnt realize what a convoluted flustercluck that thread was. Here's the @Red97 vid:

And an informal comparison for fun:

 

[Piston Skirt]

Hows the 501 performance? I have read similar to a 545 husky but I've never ran one.

That was a wrong Scandinavian video assumption on a youtube video where they compared an out-of-box 501 with 545 which was demonstratively re-tuned.
Actually 490 cuts approximately like 545. 501 is better and without any mods acts very similar to 260/026 but has an actual low end torque like 261. Sure, as most ECHOs it takes some time to run in and a slight tune to reveal the full potential.

 

[mdavlee]

Can a 460 unlimited coil replace a 461 limited coil? I've often wondered but have never asked or tried it.

Yes

 

[ManiacalMark]

Can a 460 unlimited coil replace a 461 limited coil? I've often wondered but have never asked or tried it.

046/460/660/088 all work, also the 1311 coil off a metal flywheel 066 will work.

 

[dustinwilt68]

The 501P is an awesome design cylinder, the tricky part is the the carb, much like the 5105 Dolmar. They are only used on those particular models and have a small Venturi, for porting it becomes an issue. As far as stock, they are a little beast. My local dealer has a demo one that I have tried out a few times, sweet little saw. Controls are very simplistic also, very popular with the older guys.

 

[dustinwilt68]

I also look forward to echo getting the bars in line with the huskys as far as drive link count in the future, @Onan18 knows more about that.

 

[Clemsonfor]

I also look forward to echo getting the bars in line with the huskys as far as drive link count in the future, @Onan18 knows more about that.

Yea this is very handy between the Husky and Stihl. I can just run 20s on them both and just grab a few extra chains for cutting wood. And I don't have to segregate on the wall. All dulls go on a nail and all sharp go on a separate one.