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

Trimmers - discussion/pics

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by RCBS, Apr 25, 2023.

  1. Eggshooterist

    Eggshooterist

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2021
    Messages:
    4,827
    Likes Received:
    24,891
    Location:
    Earth
    Buy genuine echo line. I used a bunch of Tygon line and it hardened up after a couple years of non ethanol fuel. Not brittle yet but stiff. I switched to echo line and that has been great so far. I got it from this place. There are two sizes they offer.
    ECHO Fuel Line 3mm OD / 5mm OD / 3/16” OD (By the Foot or 25’ Roll)
     
  2. RCBS

    RCBS

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2016
    Messages:
    4,032
    Likes Received:
    18,513
    Location:
    Over here
    Echo line is the new 'go to' from what I've seen.
     
  3. Eggshooterist

    Eggshooterist

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2021
    Messages:
    4,827
    Likes Received:
    24,891
    Location:
    Earth
    Kevin huskihl recommended it to me.
     
  4. huskihl

    huskihl

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2016
    Messages:
    3,524
    Likes Received:
    19,712
    Location:
    Michigan
    Definitely.
    Echo, Husky, or Stihl bulk line
     
  5. Dok440

    Dok440

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2021
    Messages:
    645
    Likes Received:
    4,159
    Location:
    NorCal
    Excellent! I'll hit the Echo shop on the way to work. Thanks!
     
  6. Dok440

    Dok440

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2021
    Messages:
    645
    Likes Received:
    4,159
    Location:
    NorCal
    Lots of recommendations for Echo line, will get some hopefully today. Thanks to everyone for the recommendation!
     
  7. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    20,942
    Likes Received:
    131,288
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    Echo is the best price?
     
    John D, Eggshooterist and metalcuttr like this.
  8. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    9,572
    Likes Received:
    25,693
    Location:
    Greenville County SC
    Which is funny because I can't tell you how many OEM Echo fuel lines, primer returns, and tank bushings I've replaced (they would turn to goo) before they got their #2 together.
     
    JD Guy, RCBS and brenndatomu like this.
  9. RCBS

    RCBS

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2016
    Messages:
    4,032
    Likes Received:
    18,513
    Location:
    Over here
    I was gonna do a bulk buy of line some time back but was reading bad stuff about Tygon and kindof dropped it. Was also eyeballing some Hoosky line but it was pretty spendy, or so I thought anyways.
     
    brenndatomu likes this.
  10. huskihl

    huskihl

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2016
    Messages:
    3,524
    Likes Received:
    19,712
    Location:
    Michigan
    Of those 3, yes. Can get 26’ for $30
     
  11. Dok440

    Dok440

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2021
    Messages:
    645
    Likes Received:
    4,159
    Location:
    NorCal
    I bought 4' of 3mm Echo fuel line but the smaller (2mm or 2.5mm? I forget) won't be in til next week. The SuperFeed 500 trimmer head will be in later this week. I can get the Husky working with the Tygon I already have. It just means I have to do it all over again when I get the Echo line. I'm not in a hurry this week, 93F all week but cooling off for the weekend.
     
    eatonpcat, RCBS and brenndatomu like this.
  12. Dok440

    Dok440

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2021
    Messages:
    645
    Likes Received:
    4,159
    Location:
    NorCal
    Ouch, I was charged $7 per foot.
     
    huskihl, eatonpcat and brenndatomu like this.
  13. Eggshooterist

    Eggshooterist

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2021
    Messages:
    4,827
    Likes Received:
    24,891
    Location:
    Earth
    I posted that link thats $26.99 for 25 feet.
     
    eatonpcat and RCBS like this.
  14. Dok440

    Dok440

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2021
    Messages:
    645
    Likes Received:
    4,159
    Location:
    NorCal
    I see the link but it won't let me add it to the cart.
     
  15. brenndatomu

    brenndatomu

    Joined:
    May 29, 2015
    Messages:
    20,942
    Likes Received:
    131,288
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    You have to select the length first
     
  16. Eggshooterist

    Eggshooterist

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2021
    Messages:
    4,827
    Likes Received:
    24,891
    Location:
    Earth
    Odd. That's where I got mine.
     
    eatonpcat likes this.
  17. RCBS

    RCBS

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2016
    Messages:
    4,032
    Likes Received:
    18,513
    Location:
    Over here
    I have some on the way.

    upload_2024-6-5_6-51-39.png
     
  18. Dok440

    Dok440

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2021
    Messages:
    645
    Likes Received:
    4,159
    Location:
    NorCal
    Doh! I didn't see the pull down. Order placed! Thanks!
     
    RCBS, John D, eatonpcat and 2 others like this.
  19. Ohio

    Ohio

    Joined:
    May 26, 2018
    Messages:
    1,449
    Likes Received:
    13,723
    Location:
    Not Ohio
    The bearings were going out in the head of my FS110 after 8 years. Bought a cheap replacement for $27, Stihlership wanted 130+tax for the new head.

    Sharpened up
    IMG_1960.jpeg
    Before
    IMG_1962.jpeg
    after
    IMG_1963.jpeg

    I found a frisbee in that mess.
    IMG_1964.jpeg
     
    metalcuttr, huskihl, Dok440 and 4 others like this.
  20. John D

    John D

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2024
    Messages:
    877
    Likes Received:
    3,908
    Location:
    Syracuse ny
    You got some work done
     
    metalcuttr and Ohio like this.