> Where can I expect the best service?
https://www.hlsproparts.com
> Why not buy a good used saw, rebuild an OEM saw.
I second that, being a FarmerTec 660 owner that made the mistake of buying a Husky 385 piston (pictures attached). Which happens to be the last order I did with them 2+ years ago. Should have sent me the $8+- credit instead of putting me in the email black hole.
I have posted pictures here of the trigger and throttle linkage of the MS-660 clone I had to replace.
If you want to make sure you spend your time tweaking your saw every couple of hours instead of working making money, by all means buy a Chinese clone of a Husqvarna or Stihl chainsaw, I am sure you will not be disappointed!
My FarmerTec clone lasted about 2 years (month after the 2 year square deal E-Bay coverage lapsed) before random stuff started to give up such as the trigger parts, having a clutch spring break, all three replaced by OEM Stihl clutch springs, now I probably need a carb. Well less then 100 hours on it. I do like the saw, it served it's purpose when I could not afford a MS-660 at the time, but, if I had $1200 or $600 and a credit card, it would be one of my last choices for a saw. Though I would pick it over one of the newer Husq or Stihl saws with spying computer controls or that have to be reset at the dealer after you work on them.
Back in 2002ish I bought my first gas powered saw, a new purple Poulan Wild Thing 2375 with 18" bar from Home Depot. I ran that thing well over 100 hard hours cutting trees and firewood, including noodling rounds into firewood quarters. Not a single failure or part needed to be replaced, though once it started getting old it was a PullAlot :-D
Complete Repair Parts for Stihl MS660, MS650, 066
https://www.hlsproparts.com/product-p/cs66020a.htm
I think my next saw will be a MS-660 from my local Stihl dealer who I like to support or buying a Husqvarna 395XP from HLS (this forum sponsor).
