Back from HD w/my 6401!!!!!

[FourMoCajuns]

I just got back and check this out..... a Makita 6401 with new piston and ring, 4 new Carlton chains, and a set of new chaps for.........$195 out of pocket!
I have pics but don't know how to post them.
The actual price was $205 before tax but HD sent me a $25 gift card earlier for buying a tablesaw. They then sent us a $35 gift card because the $25 one wouldn't work for some people. Well I had already used mine and it worked. So I used their own money to buy this saw.
I pulled the muffler and I think I actually need to break this saw in!
The only damage I see is I think the handle mounting bolt may be tweaked a little.

 

[computeruser]

Well done and a very good deal! Look forward to seeing some pictures. I suspect you'll be happy with your purchase, and especially at that price.

 

[Freakingstang]

sweet. i've had plenty of the blue dolmars in tha last year. They make great saws and for another 200 bucks or so, you can have a strong 7900. Congrats

 

[l2edneck]

I have pics but don't know how to post them.

when you post click on manage attachments(paper clip between smilie and arrows),then click browse,find pic,then click upload.Once it uploads you can add it to the post.
any probs post again,somebody will talk ya thru it!!!!


:hmm3grin2orange:


Btw sounds like a great deal.

 

[FourMoCajuns]

What size can the pics be?

 

[bigbadbob]

A nice size to view is 100kb they can be larger just takes longer for them to load.
bob

 

[FourMoCajuns]

Lets see if these work.

 

[l2edneck]

A nice size to view is 100kb they can be larger just takes longer for them to load.
bob

quick resizer
http://www.resize2mail.com/

i use the 600x450 option

A/S wont upload more than 3.91mb

edit:those are fine,welcome to the worl of postin.

That saw looks identical to the one i been contemplating.(down to bar wear)
Good deal.

 

[FourMoCajuns]

What other manufacturers bars fit on here?

 

[computeruser]

What other manufacturers bars fit on here?

The Dolmars (and therefore Makitas) use a large Husqvarna-style bar. So anything that fits the larger Husqvarnas will fit your Makita. I happen to think that the orange GB Titaniums look best with Makitas, being that orange and blue are complimentary colors and all.

That said, since you've got Stihl products already, I would advise that you do the same thing that I would do if I was starting all over: Get yourself a bar adapter so you can run your Stihl bars. Cannon makes them and I'd assume that they are pretty cheap. That way you only have to keep one type of bar and can share between your 361 and 6401 (and 028 if it is running 3/8"). The drive link count will be the same for 16" and 20" bars, too.

 

[FourMoCajuns]

Thanks for the great info guys.
I need help with the factory stock carb settings now. Lightly seat and then how many out on the low side?

 

[RiverRat2]

sweet. i've had plenty of the blue dolmars in tha last year. They make great saws and for another 200 bucks or so, you can have a strong 7900. Congrats

How do you do that???? Cylinder kit??????

 

[oldsaw]

New piston, jug, and rings...instant (sort of) 7900. Same weight, more power.

Mark

 

[Freakingstang]

How do you do that???? Cylinder kit??????

Yup, factory Dolmar parts. Piston and cylinder are $191 retail and the base gasket is about 2 bucks. Everything else is the same. Well worth the added money if you use the saw for big wood.

 

[Freakingstang]

Thanks for the great info guys.
I need help with the factory stock carb settings now. Lightly seat and then how many out on the low side?

one turn out on both the low and high will get you close. You will have to fine tune it some, depending on elavation and temp/humidity, but will get you close. Set the top end just shy of 13.5K. 13,500 is where the limiter kicks in, so set it just below the limiter to keep it from going lean on you.

 

[FourMoCajuns]

My 361 responded very well to a muffler mod and was wondering if this 6401 will do the same? Would the mod for the 64cc saw work on the 79cc version?
Also I believe I felt some limiter caps on the carb adjustments.... am I right and how do you remove them?

Sorry for all of the questions guys but I am in a hurry....... I gotta go look at an 084!:jawdrop: