Traded for Ms660 today

[MustangMike]

660s are tough, durable saws that can run real well.

My 2 cents for whatever it is (or is not) worth!

On stock cylinders, I don't like to remove the baffle, as they can loose torque, but I drill I 1/2" hole in the back of it and advance the timing .020. I also like the low restriction HD-2 filters (or the winter screen filter if you are not milling with it).

IMO, the low cost Huztl mullers have real nice ports, just need to drill that 1/2 hole in the baffle and you are set. If you port the cylinder, I like to take .030 off the timing key, and then remove the baffle completely.

What ever you decide, enjoy it! They are heavy, but I really like them for bucking big wood, ripping big wood, and for milling.

 

[KS Plainsman]

Traded a ms361 and a 365 xtorq for it yesterday. Came across the saw and it was low usage with original 28 inch bar. The build quality on this saw is amazing. I think I’m going to be happy with this one

You did good! That is a beautiful saw! I have a couple myself and they have no problem with 3'+ Honey Locust stumps. I use 461's most of the time, but when a guy needs a little more, the 660's are a great choice IMO.

 

[CR888]

It would be nic to be able to fit captive bar nuts on a 660 from a 661 you can do it I think 'if' you replaced the bar studs too from a 661.

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

It would be nic to be able to fit captive bar nuts on a 660 from a 661 you can do it I think 'if' you replaced the bar studs too from a 661.

Captive bar nuts was a great invention. Love them on my little 550

 

[Backtroller]

My new 2018 661R did not have captive bar nuts. Do new regular 661 versions have them?

 

[sawmikaze]

My new 2018 661R did not have captive bar nuts. Do new regular 661 versions have them?

Half wrap models still have the captive nuts. They switched over on the R models a while back to the standard bar nuts..I can't remember why.

 

[MG porting]

Half wrap models still have the captive nuts. They switched over on the R models a while back to the standard bar nuts..I can't remember why.

Because with the full rap handle it's a pain to get the side cover on with captive nuts.

 

[sawmikaze]

Because with the full rap handle it's a pain to get the side cover on with captive nuts.

I thought it was easy. I've had 4 R models and the first 2 had captive nuts. Wasn't a problem at all.

There was another reason. And I could be off but someone from out west was talking about the cases cracking in the bar plate area with the studs the captive nuts used since those guys run big bars on the regular.

 

[MG porting]

I thought it was easy. I've had 4 R models and the first 2 had captive nuts. Wasn't a problem at all.

There was another reason. And I could be off but someone from out west was talking about the cases cracking in the bar plate area with the studs the captive nuts used since those guys run big bars on the regular.

That makes sense.

 

[sawmikaze]

That makes sense.

Don't take my word for it. It may have been something else.

 

[mdavlee]

I thought it was easy. I've had 4 R models and the first 2 had captive nuts. Wasn't a problem at all.

There was another reason. And I could be off but someone from out west was talking about the cases cracking in the bar plate area with the studs the captive nuts used since those guys run big bars on the regular.

That’s what I was shown from a couple guys I talked to regularly back when they came out.

 

[sawmikaze]

That’s what I was shown from a couple guys I talked to regularly back when they came out.

Well there you go.

 

[Locust Cutter]

I will own a ported 395xp as (to me) they balance a long bar better than a 660 does and I genuinely like the feel of them. That said, I do love my ported MS660, and it pulls an 8 pin rim with a 36" bar of 3/8" full-comp with authority. I am thinking strongly about switching it over to .404" for stumping and heavier cutting, as it's much more durable in Hedge than 3/8". I also like my 9010 when it's running right. Looks like I'm collecting 40, 50, 60 and 90cc saws. My 372xp is a pissed off mother, but generally when I need something more than 60cc's, I'm reaching for a 90cc saw.