In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Brand new ms 660

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Jnb, Mar 19, 2017.

  1. Redfin

    Redfin

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2015
    Messages:
    922
    Likes Received:
    4,262
    Location:
    central Pa
    Yes there is a PM about this group buy on OPE. There order has already been placed but Bruce, who is the owner of OPE is ordering extra 660 kits.

    The build off at Randys place has a few different classes with different regs for each class. The kits ordered were available with the Cross jug that Randy designed for that cylinder. Bruce is having these all shipped to him and then shipped to individuals.

    I paid $243 for a 660 kit including the Cross cylinder shipped to my door. There are a few items in the kits that some are concerned need to be replaced with Oem or better aftermarket parts.

    Off the top of my head, piston wrist pin bearing, pin c-clips, case gasket, seals and maybe the starter parts if you like to recklessly tug or comp gets a bit high with machine work.
     
  2. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    20,441
    Likes Received:
    127,194
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    There is home for one of those extra kits over here in Ohio if he cares to sell it to me. How would I contact Mr Bruce? I'm not familiar with OPE...
     
    clemsonfor and Horkn like this.
  3. Redfin

    Redfin

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2015
    Messages:
    922
    Likes Received:
    4,262
    Location:
    central Pa
    opeforum.com is the site Im referring to. If you care to join over there send "Gentleman" a pm. If not hlsproparts.com is his parts website. Im sure you can contact him through that site.
     
    Last edited: Mar 21, 2017
  4. Screwloose

    Screwloose

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2017
    Messages:
    4,751
    Likes Received:
    27,173
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    You %#@&*rds !!
     
    clemsonfor and Horkn like this.
  5. Screwloose

    Screwloose

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2017
    Messages:
    4,751
    Likes Received:
    27,173
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    Are these kits actually any good or is it a rabbit hole of disappointment ?
    I sorta wanted to try and port a saw, are any drawings available for a generic port job ?
     
    clemsonfor and Horkn like this.
  6. Casper

    Casper

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Messages:
    1,662
    Likes Received:
    9,351
    Location:
    Ohio
    Here's a good place to start.

     
    clemsonfor, XXL, Screwloose and 3 others like this.
  7. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    20,441
    Likes Received:
    127,194
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    OK, so I sent Bruce an email and he said they are making another order that will be due to arrive in May. $175 plus the cost of shipping from his shop to your door.
     
  8. Casper

    Casper

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Messages:
    1,662
    Likes Received:
    9,351
    Location:
    Ohio
    That is doable. Wonder what the shipping would be.
     
    clemsonfor and Screwloose like this.
  9. 94BULLITT

    94BULLITT

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2014
    Messages:
    2,446
    Likes Received:
    7,181
    Location:
    Frederick County, VA
    Do you have to compete in the build off to buy one?

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
     
    clemsonfor and Screwloose like this.
  10. mdavlee

    mdavlee

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Messages:
    4,380
    Likes Received:
    10,478
    No. It was just the basis of the build off. Shipping for mine was around $35 from Florida to TN
     
  11. 94BULLITT

    94BULLITT

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2014
    Messages:
    2,446
    Likes Received:
    7,181
    Location:
    Frederick County, VA
    Ok, cool. What were the cylinders that were available? Farmertec, Cross, and ?????.

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
     
    mdavlee likes this.
  12. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    20,441
    Likes Received:
    127,194
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    He didn't mention anything about that...I'd say no
     
    clemsonfor and 94BULLITT like this.
  13. Screwloose

    Screwloose

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2017
    Messages:
    4,751
    Likes Received:
    27,173
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    Thanks Casper !! I think I'll bite, for the money it should make a good toy.
     
    clemsonfor likes this.
  14. mdavlee

    mdavlee

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Messages:
    4,380
    Likes Received:
    10,478
    Farmer tech and cross.
     
    clemsonfor and 94BULLITT like this.
  15. concretegrazer

    concretegrazer

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    4,429
    Likes Received:
    12,443
    Location:
    Southwest MO
    From what I've read you'll want to get an oem chain tensioner as well.
     
    clemsonfor and 94BULLITT like this.
  16. 94BULLITT

    94BULLITT

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2014
    Messages:
    2,446
    Likes Received:
    7,181
    Location:
    Frederick County, VA
    Have you tried a 660 Cross cylinder yet?
     
    clemsonfor likes this.
  17. Casper

    Casper

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Messages:
    1,662
    Likes Received:
    9,351
    Location:
    Ohio
    HYWAY?
     
    clemsonfor and 94BULLITT like this.
  18. 94BULLITT

    94BULLITT

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2014
    Messages:
    2,446
    Likes Received:
    7,181
    Location:
    Frederick County, VA
    I think it was Hyway. I was thinking there were 3 cylinders to choose from but may I am wrong.

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
     
    clemsonfor and Casper like this.
  19. mdavlee

    mdavlee

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Messages:
    4,380
    Likes Received:
    10,478
    Probably.

    I've not used a cross yet. A few people have them and a gasket delete gets about 200 lbs of compression
     
    Casper and 94BULLITT like this.
  20. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    20,441
    Likes Received:
    127,194
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    $195 shipped to Wayne Co. Ohio...$50 more gets you the Cross cyl.
    So the point of getting a Cross cylinder would be for the extra HP? Or is it more of a durability thing?
     
    clemsonfor, 94BULLITT and Casper like this.