Dolmar 64xx/73xx/79xx series, smurfs and solo 665/675/681 thread

[whitesnake]

That's a perfect lineup! Most of us could prob get by with 1 or 2 of those but where's the fun in that. I guess that's where the addiction and stuffs comes into play.

 

[whitesnake]

How reliable are 5105's? Any weak links or negatives to them? Filtration probably "sucks" compared to other brand 50's. They look like a strong saw. Only dolly I don't have but they've had my interest.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

How reliable are 5105's? Any weak links or negatives to them? Filtration probably "sucks" compared to other brand 50's. They look like a strong saw. Only dolly I don't have but they've had my interest.

Can’t speak for a 5105 cuz I ain’t gots one, but the air filter on the 5100S stays relatively clean.
The nylon mesh filters flow great and are a snap to clean anyway.

 

[huskyboy]

They might not have air injection on 7900 but it stays clean a lot longer than the 1128’s.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

They might not have air injection on 7900 but it stays clean a lot longer than the 1128’s.

Fo sho

 

[Hedgerow]

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Hoarder..

 

[Hedgerow]

How reliable are 5105's? Any weak links or negatives to them? Filtration probably "sucks" compared to other brand 50's. They look like a strong saw. Only dolly I don't have but they've had my interest.

Kenneth got a ported 5150, then proceeded to sell his ported 6100..

It runs like a ported 346, as far as rpm and throttle response.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Hoarder..

 

[whitesnake]

Kenneth got a ported 5150, then proceeded to sell his ported 6100..

It runs like a ported 346, as far as rpm and throttle response.

Hmm...yeah I have a ported 64/7910, stock 6100, and mm 421...thought maybe getting a ported 5105 but was curious on pros and cons. Thought maybe I could sell the 6100 if I had a ported 5105...then sometimes think port the 6100. Decision decision. I would imagine the 5105 must feel more nimble and be lighter than 6100. Although 6100 has superior filtration and a ripper when ported. Here I am rambling again lol.

 

[whitesnake]

And everyone is complaining about the carb on a 5105? But I see a ton of Miller ported vids and they seem great.

 

[Backtroller]

The carb (5100s) on mine has been great. Poleman worked his magic on it. Never had an issue with it starting, idling or while cutting.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

And everyone is complaining about the carb on a 5105? But I see a ton of Miller ported vids and they seem great.

Those were the old 5100S epoxy carbs

 

[T.Roller]

My 7900 makita air filtration sucks worse than anything I've seen. Greased around the filter base and still passes fines. It's about to get retired till I find a vstack setup

 

[whitesnake]

Those were the old 5100S epoxy carbs

Ahh gotcha. I've heard people complain the 5105 carb can't supply enough fuel for a ported saw. But I see plenty ported running great? Hmm

 

[whitesnake]

My 7900 makita air filtration sucks worse than anything I've seen. Greased around the filter base and still passes fines. It's about to get retired till I find a vstack setup

Really? Damn...guess I need to put mine to work more. I guess the HD setup is better but more restrictive? And I personally think it looks like poo even though I'll prob get a negative reaction on that. I like the lie too look. I know there's a bunch of different stock filter material options though.

 

[T.Roller]

Really? Damn...guess I need to put mine to work more. I guess the HD setup is better but more restrictive? And I personally think it looks like poo even though I'll prob get a negative reaction on that. I like the lie too look. I know there's a bunch of different stock filter material options though.

I cleaned my elbow and all. Greased around the filter and ran 3/4 a tank thru it then pulled the filter again. Fines all in the elbow already.

 

[T.Roller]

Stihls may pack the fines on the filter quick but they don't pass thru. These absolutely suck

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Really? Damn...guess I need to put mine to work more. I guess the HD setup is better but more restrictive? And I personally think it looks like poo even though I'll prob get a negative reaction on that. I like the lie too look. I know there's a bunch of different stock filter material options though.

The non-HD nylon filter is best

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Ahh gotcha. I've heard people complain the 5105 carb can't supply enough fuel for a ported saw. But I see plenty ported running great? Hmm

I guess it depends if you’re cutting cookies or firewood or how insane-o the builder makes the saw. Because really....this could be said for many ported saws.
Lotta guys complain about the ZAMA on the 7900 and go through the hassle of putting a 372 carb on them....but I’ve got no issues with the stock carb on my extra banana 7900/7910 and I’m sure there are many here that’ll tell ya how well it runs.

 

[Hedgerow]

My 7900 makita air filtration sucks worse than anything I've seen. Greased around the filter base and still passes fines. It's about to get retired till I find a vstack setup

And you think that’s hurting it somehow??

Lol...