DOLMAR/MAKITA The Official Sachs Dolmar Dolmar Makita Dolmar Chainsaws Thread

[Ronaldo]

Its an option to go without easy start: The model designation is PS-5105 CX

I knew they made a non easy start option but it wasn't a model that was available when I bought mine, at least not at the price I got mine for....and mine is a 5105H(heated grips). I do like the thinner overall profile of the CX.

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[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

I knew they made a non easy start option but it wasn't a model that was available when I bought mine, at least not at the price I got mine for....and mine is a 5105H(heated grips). I do like the thinner overall profile of the CX.

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I wonder how the non easy start would work with my @Miller Mod Saws 5105.
Ron send me one to try out.

 

[Simondo]

As far as Im concerned I like the overall concept of "easy start" a lot on all the Dolmar saws that have it . It works fine , is simple and as far as I have found, decently robust in construction. If for no other reason I like it for the coils the system uses.

 

[Dub11]

I wonder how the non easy start would work with my @Miller Mod Saws 5105.
Ron send me one to try out.

Why change a good thing?

 

[Fishnuts2]

My 6100 has easy start, and if I pull the starter too fast it will almost lock up. Just a smooth, deliberate pull will get the job done. Wonder how it would pull over with a regular starter. I'm thinking it has quite a bit of compression to deal with.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Dolmar 6100 with @Wilhelm modded clutch cover. Wilhelm and I were talking about how irritating it is that the 6100 doesn’t have dual spikes.
A couple of days later he messaged me with an idea he had for using the clutch cover and spikes from a Dolmar PS-550/Makita EA5600.
Everything lines up perfectly and quite honestly I think the saw looks really good this way.
You also get captive bar nuts this way.
I installed a Stihl style roller catch as I prefer those over the stock metal ones.

 

[Dub11]

Dolmar 6100 with @Wilhelm modded clutch cover. Wilhelm and I were talking about how irritating it is that the 6100 doesn’t have dual spikes.
A couple of days later he messaged me with an idea he had for using the clutch cover and spikes from a Dolmar PS-550/Makita EA5600.
Everything lines up perfectly and quite honestly I think the saw looks really good this way.
You also get captive bar nuts this way.
I installed a Stihl style roller catch as I prefer those over the stock metal ones.
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That looks so bad ass!!!!!
So is the the inner euro dog?
Can we get that clutch cover here still?
And it looks wider, is it?

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

That looks so bad ass!!!!!
So is the the inner euro dog?
Can we get that clutch cover here still?
And it looks wider, is it?

I was just lucky to get a hold of a Dolmar labeled cover.

The inner spike is the stock PS550 / EA5600 spike, and the outer is the corresponding outer stock spike for that cover. The inner 550 / 5600 spike is the same as the 6100 Euro spike.

Good question on the width. I’ll be right back with a couple of pics.

 

[huskihl]

I was just lucky to get a hold of a Dolmar labeled cover.

The inner spike is the stock PS550 / EA5600 spike, and the outer is the corresponding outer stock spike for that cover. The inner 550 / 5600 spike is the same as the 6100 Euro spike.

Good question on the width. I’ll be right back with a couple of pics.

You might try reversing the roller chain catch. It's easier to get the clutch cover on with a stationary pin. I know stihl mounts them like you have it, but the other way is more better.

Sweet looking setup

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

That looks so bad ass!!!!!
So is the the inner euro dog?
Can we get that clutch cover here still?
And it looks wider, is it?

Wayne, here’s a couple of pics of the two different covers installed. You are right, it is a touch wider. We all know what that means!! More better for noodles!! Lol


Standard 6100 cover


Stock 6100 cover



550 / 5600 cover


550 / 5600 cover

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

You might try reversing the roller chain catch. It's easier to get the clutch cover on with a stationary pin. I know stihl mounts them like you have it, but the other way is more better.

Sweet looking setup

Thanks Kevin. I’ll give reversing the catch a shot. It does go on quite easily now, though. The cover hits the bar studs way before and makes it just slide right in.

 

[RI Chevy]

Looks great Sondre.
Is the fixed part of the chain catcher on the inner dog or on the clutch cover?

In edit...
Looks like its affixed to the clutch cover. Lol

 

[Wilhelm]

Dolmar 6100 with @Wilhelm modded clutch cover. Wilhelm and I were talking about how irritating it is that the 6100 doesn’t have dual spikes.
A couple of days later he messaged me with an idea he had for using the clutch cover and spikes from a Dolmar PS-550/Makita EA5600.
Everything lines up perfectly and quite honestly I think the saw looks really good this way.
You also get captive bar nuts this way.
I installed a Stihl style roller catch as I prefer those over the stock metal ones.
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What do You guys think about someone owning a PS-550 now?
Without my PS-550 next to my PS-6100 I would have never thought of it and I was actually initially just pissed that the 6100 doesn't feature captive nuts.
A brainfart led to something good.


I don't have an outer PS-550 spike yet and Sondre @SOS Ridgerider had the opportunity to get both a PS-550 clutch cover and outer spike.
He didn't waste any time, got the parts, and tested the mod.
Sondre gets all the credit for prototype testing.

Cheers

 

[RI Chevy]

The information sharing on this site is awesome!!! Thank you both for this. Good team effort.
Wilhelm. Team Dolmar Captain!

 

[Wilhelm]

The information sharing on this site is awesome!!! Thank you both for this. Good team effort.
Wilhelm. Team Dolmar Captain!

 

[Dub11]

So can @ajschainsaws or @AlfA01 find these ps550 clutch covers?

 

[Wilhelm]

So can @ajschainsaws or @AlfA01 find these ps550 clutch covers?

Yes!

 

[Wilhelm]

Dolmar PS-6100 & Makita EA6100 clutch cover and dual spike mod

Choose the cover You need, get a spike set (inner +outer), cut off the covers integrated chain catch, mount to Your 6100 - done.

Dolmar PS-550 / Makita EA5600 clutch cover part numbers:
131 213 120 - "Dolmar" Red
131 213 620 - "Makita" Teal
131 213 640 - "Makita" Red

130 250 011 - inner spike bar Dolmar PS-550 / Makita EA5600
130 250 010 - inner EU style spike bar Dolmar PS-6100 (identical to 130 250 011)
326648-3 - outer spike bar Dolmar PS-550 / Makita EA5600

 

[Ayetee61]

This is an awesome mod.. where can I find these covers?

 

[Dub11]

This is an awesome mod.. where can I find these covers?

I'm working with @AlfA01 on getting some over here. Do you want the inner & outer dogs too?