Recent content by David Boyd

I would try a hot water pressure washer. The hot water makes a big difference in what they will remove.

That'll buff right out.

Made for bucking pine trunks to length while the log is sitting on the ground. Used extensively in the southeastern US pulpwood industry back in the 1950s and 60s. Bow bars make it easy to cut through the trunk while standing upright and without the chain hitting the dirt.

I doubt anyone wants to come out with chainsaws or more products using "4mix" type technology. When 4mixes were released Stihl claimed they HAD to develop the technology because it was going to be impossible to produce 2 strokes that met emission standards. The 4 mix machines are substantially...

So buy a new one!

That is amazing! Very cool

Echo

I disagree with Ketchups advice on USCs I have not seen the Walbro bulletin, but have run many carbs thru a USC and I think it is the single best tool for cleaning hidden passages in carbs. You don't need solvent, just dish soap, plus the heat and vibration of the USC. You do need to remove all...

Can't ask about a carb without bringing politics into it? WTF is wrong with people?

I have a Solo 667 (complete saw, but not assembled/running, I think). Not sure which parts interchange. Maybe we could work something out.

Why not just keep running it as is? You don't need autotune or the latest saw to cut a cord a year. Some of the older saws are simple as dirt, but they are easy to work on, run forever and are perfect for an occasional user such as yourself. Worry about parts when you need them.

Speed Feed

that's the bottom line Pretty much anybody can cut a tree down if there's no chance of it hitting anything If you aren't very sure of that and it's in range of your house, 1000 bucks is cheap

agree the oil debate will never be solved, but there is a fairly strong consensus Stihl oil is not the best Stihl Ultra is only Jasco rated FB, 2 levels below oils like Red Armor or Amsoil Saber, which are rated FD Stihl doesn't make their oil either.

Stihl oil - NOT!