What's on your bench?

[Tor R]

Wow Tor I'm pretty sure if I ask the dealers around me about a 550xpg they will look at me like I speak another language. Kinda like last week when I called a couple shops about getting my 550 carb updated. First shop i ask and explain the saw is torn apart for a rebuild. They say oh first we would have to put the saw together before we could do anything with the carb. I ask ok what would the charge be to update the carb. Well our diagnostic fee is $50. Ok thanks for your time...bye. Second shop explained there hourly rate is $70 but it shouldn't take that long...ok thanks for your time...bye! Next call was to spike60!

if you are not in hurry Dan, I may be able to get a xpg kit for you, lack only the most pricey part, a flywheel and maybe the rear heat element.

My local dealer did an update in less then 10 min, and no charge. Glad I get the VIP treatment there.

same here, I pay nothing, he trained me up how to use their AT program incase he wasnt on job.

 

[Tor R]

That's exactly where I'm at with this 357. It don't hold a candle to the 562 and the 346 is a better performer in a smaller package.

I'll stick my twirly thing in it eventually and see what happens. Too many projects at the moment so that'll probably be awhile.

the 560 weight just a little tad more, but it has a more slim power head, and it is a 3.5 kw saw.
The only thing I dont like with 560 is its front handle bar, to fat my liking.
Nevertheless out from the box its supreme over the 357.

I dont know where my 359 goes, if I get over a G kit I may keep her if I put a 357 top end kit on, but I dont stress with it.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Did up a bunch of square chains on my simington tonight, didn't feel much like building another saw tonight but I will be getting around to a 359 and 372 and then another minty 288.

 

[usmcbuckwild]

Ok experts, got an odd question for you:

Working on this 394xp, date code says 1992 build, and the OEM seals I got don’t seem to fit properly. The clutch side seems too small and the flywheel side appears too large. Both are the same seal # according to the IPL (couldn’t find a working 1992 IPL and have been working off of a 1993). Are these different size seals? Am I missing something here? Already pulled these seals out of the case.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Do u like the Milwaukee drill beaglebrair? Do u think it would put decking screws in?

Buddy of mine has the same one and uses it for deck screws. He is retired and does decks and other stuff as a hobby.

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It'll run a few in without any problem. I prefer the 1/4" impact for screws anymore. I tapped most of my maple trees this year with the drill.(about 50 5/16" holes)

I got the drill and impact combo mainly for the work bench because they're lightweight . I find myself leaving the 18 volt stuff behind and grabbing these little guys a lot more now when doing odd jobs around the house.

Exactly
It’ll put some in, but not with the speed or strength of an 18v. I like them for small work as well.
I really like the number one setting on the impact! Not only is it low speed, but low torque, opposite of low speed on a drill. perfect for putting fasteners in, without fear of over torquing, then tighten by hand.

 

[beaglebriar]

Ok experts, got an odd question for you:

Working on this 394xp, date code says 1992 build, and the OEM seals I got don’t seem to fit properly. The clutch side seems too small and the flywheel side appears too large. Both are the same seal # according to the IPL (couldn’t find a working 1992 IPL and have been working off of a 1993). Are these different size seals? Am I missing something here? Already pulled these seals out of the case.

503260205 on both sides.

 

[huskyboy]

Ok experts, got an odd question for you:

Working on this 394xp, date code says 1992 build, and the OEM seals I got don’t seem to fit properly. The clutch side seems too small and the flywheel side appears too large. Both are the same seal # according to the IPL (couldn’t find a working 1992 IPL and have been working off of a 1993). Are these different size seals? Am I missing something here? Already pulled these seals out of the case.

There’s a lip you have to roll the seal over on. You need a rolled up coke can or something like that to help get the seal over lip. Double check the part #.

 

[huskyboy]

It’s pretty easy to drive the seal in too deep too. I know because I’ve done it .

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

 

[huskyboy]

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Doesn’t get any better than that. Just need a big old log now...

 

[Frank bierce]

Awesome 111s there Jim!!

 

[MS290man]

As of 2 hours ago, this 775G is on my bench!

 

[usmcbuckwild]

It’s pretty easy to drive the seal in too deep too. I know because I’ve done it .

Actually looking at it more, it looks as if I didn’t drive the flywheel side in far enough. I could have sworn when I stripped it down both seals were flush with the top of the flange

 

[Mastermind]

As of 2 hours ago, this 775G is on my bench!
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Nice one there.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

As of 2 hours ago, this 775G is on my bench!
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The 775 is one of the more impressive runners of its time. I just rebuilt one with a brand new top end and I'm absolutely amazed at how much of a hotrod type runner it is. Watch out for nos replacement pistons because some don't have the skirt notched and will block off the lowers too soon.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Awesome 111s there Jim!!

Thank you Frank, but the honor goes to Heffalump on ownership. I had a chance to pick it up for labor trade but I turned it down like a moron.
I'm disappointed that the two videos I posted are of it running with a severed spark plug wire which acted as a rev limiter. There was a very noticeable difference when I fired it back up but I couldn't put it in wood since Dave needed to get back for class. I can't wait to run it again.

 

[Heffalump]

Doesn’t get any better than that. Just need a big old log now...

I dropped the log off in Jim's driveway.



The back of my wife's Trooper last night, loaded to head to Jim's. 4'8" of maple.

Fun Fact: My wife's 1990 Isuzu Trooper is the real Heffalump.

Thank you for the hospitality Jim!! A fine day for sure!!

 

[Heffalump]

Heh heh heh...

I dropped the log off in Jim's driveway....

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

It had a bunch of corn and candy bar wrappers in it so I couldn't blame it on the dog.

 

[Heffalump]

It had a bunch of corn and candy bar wrappers in it so I couldn't blame it on the dog.