562 XP - Air leak, crank bearing seal...

[drf256]

This might be a dirty word to you, but did you ever think of trying a STIHL for your medium sized saws and see if they hold up better?

I see an 064 in your sig.

Would you consider doing a ported 036? Simple and durable.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

I tried almost every 60cc saw built in the past 20 years, the only Stihl I really liked was the 361. I'll stay with the 560/562 for now, but if I have to choose another saw, the Dolly 6100 will be my 1st pick after the Huskies/Jreds. I don't like the 362 at all.

 

[Four Paws]

Bad news,

Piston is shot, and I had to cut the bearing to remove it from the crankshaft.

I just cancelled my parts order, this will be too expensive for a 2 YO saw with a lot of use. I'll keep it as a part saw, and try to find a new one in the trading post.

Guillaume,

Perhaps you should try a Shindaiwa 600SX? I would be interested in the longevity of this saw in a commercial falling application.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

Guillaume,

Perhaps you should try a Shindaiwa 600SX? I would be interested in the longevity of this saw in a commercial falling application.

I don't have a Shindaiwa dealer around here...are these saws similar to the Echo's 600/610/620? If it's the case, I already tried them, and I don't like them at all.

To be clear, I don't really care about longevity, I need a light, angry and powerful saw to run a "20 bar buried in wood all day long as fast as I can. For me, there's actually no best choice than a ported 560/562. This 562 is done, but I put so much wood on the ground with it, it's not an issue, the saw paid itself many times.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

I already ordered a new saw from this guy named Mastermind!

 

[CR888]

That sounds like a good idea, Randy will take good care of you and build something with reliability in mind. I understand you not wanting a different brand saw. If I could not use a 562/555 I would take a 6100 dolmar as the next best option. Every gram is amplified when in an arkward position up a tree or on the ground running tank after tank of fuel. Cutting firwood I am happy with a 6400 dolmar or whatever, going to work doing removals a 555 or 562 has many advantages, same with 550/346/545 series saws. Mine is mayber smaller in size and better balance than my ms261, about same wieght but 10cc more. The 5 series huskys are leaders in design IMO, they have been the bench mark that other brands will copy into the future. Power to weight is what you pay for in pro ope. For farm or homeowner saw that extra kg/lb's is not that noticeable and is not the most important aspect of the saw, people in tree service....different story.

 

[KenJax Tree]

That sounds like a good idea, Randy will take good care of you and build something with reliability in mind. I understand you not wanting a different brand saw. If I could not use a 562/555 I would take a 6100 dolmar as the next best option. Every gram is amplified when in an arkward position up a tree or on the ground running tank after tank of fuel. Cutting firwood I am happy with a 6400 dolmar or whatever, going to work doing removals a 555 or 562 has many advantages, same with 550/346/545 series saws. Mine is mayber smaller in size and better balance than my ms261, about same wieght but 10cc more. The 5 series huskys are leaders in design IMO, they have been the bench mark that other brands will copy into the future. Power to weight is what you pay for in pro ope. For farm or homeowner saw that extra kg/lb's is not that noticeable and is not the most important aspect of the saw, people in tree service....different story.

You nailed it right there.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

That sounds like a good idea, Randy will take good care of you and build something with reliability in mind. I understand you not wanting a different brand saw. If I could not use a 562/555 I would take a 6100 dolmar as the next best option. Every gram is amplified when in an arkward position up a tree or on the ground running tank after tank of fuel. Cutting firwood I am happy with a 6400 dolmar or whatever, going to work doing removals a 555 or 562 has many advantages, same with 550/346/545 series saws. Mine is mayber smaller in size and better balance than my ms261, about same wieght but 10cc more. The 5 series huskys are leaders in design IMO, they have been the bench mark that other brands will copy into the future. Power to weight is what you pay for in pro ope. For farm or homeowner saw that extra kg/lb's is not that noticeable and is not the most important aspect of the saw, people in tree service....different story.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[Mastermind]

I already ordered a new saw from this guy named Mastermind!

I'll do my best to build you a good saw. Two years of hard work is good for a ported saw. I'm glad you are realistic about that.

I would love to know how many hours the clock reads on that saw.

 

[DSS]

So if a cylinder kit = 528 the all saw how much 10.000 euros ???? what a F@CK better buy a new saw than repair it

That's what they want you to do

 

[Mastermind]

That's what they want you to do

dot dot dot

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

I'll do my best to build you a good saw. Two years of hard work is good for a ported saw. I'm glad you are realistic about that.

I would love to know how many hours the clock reads on that saw.

To be more specific, i'll say 2 years of hard work is good for a saw, ported or not. This one was in really good shape, and I used it to cut A LOT of wood. I don't know exactly how many thousands of cubic meters I fall and limb with this one, and it's sad to see a great saw end like this, but she did what she was supposed to do for sure.

 

[exSW]

I'd love to see a 6100 used like that. I think some people would be surprised.

 

[DSS]

dot dot dot

Get in the ring~~~question mark

 

[Mastermind]

Get in the ring~~~question mark

Potato

 

[DSS]

Moderators, do we need this?

 

[Mastermind]

Reported?

 

[DSS]

Not yet but soon

 

[Mastermind]

Not ignored yet then......

But soon.

 

[DSS]

It's cause I'm a cow, isn't it?

Racist