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NEW Stihl 661

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by ja_cain, Dec 26, 2017.

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    After hijacking/mucking up Ralphie Boy's thread, I decided to start my own 661 thread.

    Other than the bar oil I ultimately want to run, I think I have everything I need to do a first run. I went ahead and ordered some biodegradable Motion Lotion because I couldn't find anything else loke this around here. I plan on sourcing some eco friendly tackifiers to add to my fractionated coconut oil.

    I think I am going to go ahead and mix my first batch of gas at 40:1 with the Maxima K2 oil I have on hand. I might mix up another 5 gallons at 32:1 for when I am milling with the saw.

    I may go ahead and do MM before I start milling with the saw so it is better able to remove heat. I also ordered a max flow setup which should facilitate better breathing and filtration over the stock setup.

    Some of the wood I am going to possibly mill will be kind of dirty from a year of sitting in one spot. Thinking about running a good semi-chisel chain that should hold up better with all thw grit that will be present.

    Definitely open to any advice or feedback pn what I propose to do. it would be much appreciated!

    Here are some pics that are relavent to this thread.

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    Only suggestion I have on the saw part is to knock in the pin so you get some more oil on the bar..have fun.
     
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    Will do! Thanks for reminding me!

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    Nice saw! Im mostly a husqvarna fan but i do got to admit the 661 is good looking saw. Much sexier than than the 660/066. Im sure with late model ones are devoid of the issues that ralphy boy had with his.
     
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    Do the muffler mod asap ......... 2016-04-18 06.22.25.jpg
     
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    10-4! I wan't to put it in some big oak first and time the cuts before I mod it. Thanks for the pics and video!
     
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    No not modify it until the warranty has expired!
     
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    Yeah next time buy it from a guy who ports saws so you never have one lol.
     
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    I remember telling Randy I was going to send him one when these saws were first announced. If I ever get my 395 running, I'll probably bite the bullet. Will definitely wait till the warranty is out though.

    I have Makita 6421, brand new Mahle p/c and the hd filter kit. My go ahead and send that to him. Would be intersting to see how a ported 7900 compares to this saw.

    Btw, nice looking saw! Were did you get the bar?

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    From what I hear he ports a mean 395 and 7900. I've got three done so far and ordered another when they are released. Thanks! I haven't had much time to run it but she is a beast for sure. Idk if you know redbull661 on the other forums but he had the bar new got it from him. It's a 36 in .063 which is supposed too carry more oil. I'm running an 8 pin and have the oil pin knocked in and turned all the way up.
     
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    Cool. Looking forward to sending one of these saws to him eventually. Will definitely be doing the oiler mod. Thanks for reminding me.

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    More goodies arrived today. Can't wait for this cold weather to let up some so I can have some fun. :)
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    and ...he never restored my account on Ope like he said he would
     
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    I've got a 661 and have done some light milling and for some reason has become my go-to firewood saw. Your going to love it.

    What's the max flow set up? I'm a newbie to saw mods. Thanks

    Btw I like the pic of the gas pump....
     
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    That thing cuts like a boss! Is the muffler mod the only thing done to it or is there a few other things? After I demanded that the saw shop that I purchased my saw from put all new updated electronics on it I've had not one problem what so ever and couldn't be happier. I did however put an 8 pin sprocket on it which sped up the cut. I'd definitely want to do a muffler mod here at some point in the near future. My warranty is about out so time to open it up and make it run!
     
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    Pretty saws..:drool:
     
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    That's some beautiful work right there! I can't believe emu legs didn't restore your account! Lol!

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    Well ... that’s on el moobs ... I can only speak for myself here : when I say I’m going to do something ... I DO it !!!
     
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    Looks to be an upgrade to the Stihl HD setup. I can't wait to run it in some big wood.

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