STIHL The Official Stihl Chainsaws Thread

[Loony661]

I certainly hope MaxFlow sticks around a while. There’s no doubt the models they got their start on, are dwindling and no longer the main models used. I hope they continue to find ways to stay in the game for a long time to come.

 

[sawmikaze]

That kind of surprises me - I hardly ever have to clean the air filter on my 462’s. Maybe once a week bang’em out, and about once a year replace them.. Stihl got it right with the 462. At least, in my experience.

I agree, the 462s in their current state are tits.

 

[sawmikaze]

This is probably a retarded question but I seriously can't remember.

What kind of set up do you need to run a maxflow without the cover on a 661 ?

 

[Loony661]

This is probably a retarded question but I seriously can't remember.

What kind of set up do you need to run a maxflow without the cover on a 661 ?

The kit should come with a “backing plate” to be used for securement, in place of the full cover. That is all. Just have to swap the quarter turn knob from the cover.

 

[Loony661]

I agree, the 462s in their current state are tits.

I was a long time skeptic. Hands down my favorite saw and #1 pick for the felling and cutting I do daily.

 

[sawmikaze]

The kit should come with a “backing plate” to be used for securement, in place of the full cover. That is all. Just have to swap the quarter turn knob from the cover.

I thought the plate in the 661 kit went on the cage and inside the filter ? I know what you mean on the kits for the older saws but I could've swore it was different on the 661 ?

 

[Loony661]

I thought the plate in the 661 kit went on the cage and inside the filter ? I know what you mean on the kits for the older saws but I could've swore it was different on the 661 ?

I’ll check my kit…

 

[Loony661]

I thought the plate in the 661 kit went on the cage and inside the filter ? I know what you mean on the kits for the older saws but I could've swore it was different on the 661 ?

Looks like I consolidated all my MaxFlow extra parts and pieces in one spot, so I’m not sure what came with what model kit. I could not find a backing plate that was large enough for the 661… Sorry I can’t help you. I always run my covers.

 

[Catbuster]

This is probably a retarded question but I seriously can't remember.

What kind of set up do you need to run a maxflow without the cover on a 661 ?

The foam filter without a cover? I don’t think MaxFlow offered/offers one.

I believe there’s a RedBeard Saw setup that is very similar, though.

 

[sawmikaze]

The foam filter without a cover? I don’t think MaxFlow offered/offers one.

I believe there’s a RedBeard Saw setup that is very similar, though.

I could've swore guys had a plate for the knob on the 661 set up, I could be wrong.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I could've swore guys had a plate for the knob on the 661 set up, I could be wrong.

I think your right, I know I got a separate cap/cover with my 088 kit, only thing is that the rain cover is actually designed for the 084 , which is why I think they included it?

 

[sawmikaze]

I think your right, I know I got a separate cap/cover with my 088 kit, only thing is that the rain cover is actually designed for the 084 , which is why I think they included it?

I was actually wrong, I talked to Julian today and he told me he had to hack an old cover up to make it happen.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

This is the top I got with the kit.

 

[sawmikaze]

View attachment 443724This is the top I got with the kit.

Ya those came with the kits for the older saws but not the 661.

 

[Woodwackr]

Looks like I consolidated all my MaxFlow extra parts and pieces in one spot, so I’m not sure what came with what model kit. I could not find a backing plate that was large enough for the 661… Sorry I can’t help you. I always run my covers.

Slacker...

 

[Loony661]

Slacker...

At least I kept ‘em.

 

[Woodwackr]

At least I kept ‘em.

Got to use my Snelling 661 today…been mothballed for 4yrs. Gassed up, couple pulls, fired right up
Local farmer...cancer issues so couldn't deal with 3-4' Cottonwood.
Gave me an excuse