Not So Pro 3

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I like the saw and respect the workmanship from the porter @mrsmith66. But have to ask why you have an english saddle on a western barrel racing horse?? Nothing condescending directed towards the question for sure. Is it a racing GTG/Event saw??

 

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Right On!!

 

[lehman live edge slab]

My local Stihl dealer said he's heard talk of a 700i coming out to replace the 661. In about 2 years. That sounds about right for Stihl's typical forever releases.

I'll be too old to use a saw that size by the time it makes it to market. But I bet it'll be a screamer.

Maybe but kinda doubt it since the 661 isn’t very long into its lifecycle. Costs a lot of money to develop and test a whole new saw series unless they do a 362/400 type saw. Take the 661 punch it out to 95cc cylinder and add the fuel injection that way the case and crank design of the 661 isn’t completely gone.

 

[cus_deluxe]

was scrolling ebay. oviously you can get an idea of my typical searches lol. but im trying to figger on why illinois pocket watch is in my search history, literally never heard of that. sounds like something @dall gets from the boys on the dodge forum.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

My local Stihl dealer said he's heard talk of a 700i coming out to replace the 661. In about 2 years. That sounds about right for Stihl's typical forever releases.

I'll be too old to use a saw that size by the time it makes it to market. But I bet it'll be a screamer.

Maybe but kinda doubt it since the 661 isn’t very long into its lifecycle. Costs a lot of money to develop and test a whole new saw series unless they do a 362/400 type saw. Take the 661 punch it out to 95cc cylinder and add the fuel injection that way the case and crank design of the 661 isn’t completely gone.

If it is true, I bet it be a thirsty mfker

 

[Mastermind]

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In my best Slingblade voice....

"It ain't got no chain on it"

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

I remember back when you could sit in the engine compartment of a pickup and work on it

Dodges have lots of room. The Cummins is stoled for a repower...

 

[Mastermind]

We took our stuff to the machine shop today. Bubba's 4 bolt main block is cracked.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

So is the 500i actually thirsty or does it just have a smaller fuel tank than what would come on most +80cc saw? I haven't heard anyone call the 400i thirsty. Just keep getting the impression that injected saws burn more fuel when it should be more efficient over a carb'd model especially when hearing reports that the mtronics like running on the lean side.

I was stunned the first tank I went through. It emptied SO much quicker than my 046. Hasn't changed, still drinks a ton.

Love the throttle response and the power, but you better have a fresh gallon mixed up and ready.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

Maybe but kinda doubt it since the 661 isn’t very long into its lifecycle. Costs a lot of money to develop and test a whole new saw series unless they do a 362/400 type saw. Take the 661 punch it out to 95cc cylinder and add the fuel injection that way the case and crank design of the 661 isn’t completely gone.

462/500i, 661/700i. Seems like maybe that sort of thing going on? I'm guessing the 400 probably would've been a 400i if it didn't add so much to the cost. Fuel injection would've moved it out of its pricing lane. There's less room to squeeze ~$200 in a lower cost saw.

My dealer has been pretty reliable with his intel in the past, we'll have to wait and see on the 700i...

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

We took our stuff to the machine shop today. Bubba's 4 bolt main block is cracked.

Bugger.

 

[maulhead]

 

[redline4]

So is the 500i actually thirsty or does it just have a smaller fuel tank than what would come on most +80cc saw? I haven't heard anyone call the 400i thirsty. Just keep getting the impression that injected saws burn more fuel when it should be more efficient over a carb'd model especially when hearing reports that the mtronics like running on the lean side.

I don't have enough time on my 500 to compare, but even if it uses more fuel then my MS460, I'd still pick up the 500 first. It's just stupid smooth

We took our stuff to the machine shop today. Bubba's 4 bolt main block is cracked.

Well that sucks.

 

[maulhead]

Another month or so, won't have to worry about keeping the hot box going....

 

[Mastermind]

Well that sucks.

Walt, the machine shop owner is eagle eyed when it comes to cracks. We sat the block down...Walt looks over at it from 6 feet away. "Cracked" he said.

He was right.

 

[beaglebriar]

was scrolling ebay. oviously you can get an idea of my typical searches lol. but im trying to figger on why illinois pocket watch is in my search history, literally never heard of that. sounds like something @dall gets from the boys on the dodge forum.
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Sounds like you were searching in the wrong browser. My guess is Alabama hot pocket and Cleveland steamer are in your search history as well...

 

[beaglebriar]

Another month or so, won't have to worry about keeping the hot box going....


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Ohhhh ......dang!!!

 

[beaglebriar]

Evening men. Ball game was postponed. We were really looking forward to it.

In other news, my oldest got his driver's license today. I'm not sure how to feel about that just yet...

 

[Agent Smith]

Evening automotive enthusiasts. Spent the day second coating drywall. Kinda jealous of Ed's heater box and dodge water pumps. Would rather do either one

 

[Woodrow]

How did the left over bent trees fare this winter?

It so good. Looks like a bunch more are down/snapped off. There is a bout 10-12 on the west side of the driveway section that we worked on that are snapped off. Maybe a mini gtg this spring?