Dolmar 7900 review

[166]

Interesting. If only they could be had in Red...can they be had in red?

Unless you can get somebody in germany to send some over. Everybody out here likes the black hoods better.

Steve

 

[computeruser]

Unless you can get somebody in germany to send some over. Everybody out here likes the black hoods better.

Steve

Geez, where's monkeyhanger when you need him. A few new-style red covers and a few dozen sets of the euro-style Dawgs for all the guys on here who have been itching to get their hands on some, that'd be well worth importing.

 

[Four Paws]

Anyone have a 6401 Makita they would sell me cheap? Send me a PM!

 

[B_Turner]

The hoods have recently changed take a look at the old style vs new style (Brand new this summer in parts inventory). The part# on the new hood is 038118221 and sell for about $10.

Note: These hoods just came through in parts inventory and it may take a bit before you see them on new saws

The new hood has a nylon net casted into the cover.

Steve

I guess that would help keep out some of the really big chips that get up under my 7900 filters. They knock out okay, but they sure find a way to get in there. Other than that the filters stay impressively clean.

Is that scoop looking thing on the black picture really a part of the cap or is it something that is behind the cap.

 

[bcorradi]

three EASY mods that really wake it up.
Remove the muffler.
take a 3/8 socket extension, 6 inches long, and put the small end down through the exhaust port. It will hit a bent over lippy thingy.
Now wack it repeatedly until the lippy thingy has more clearance.

With the muffler off, Remove the shroud that covers the exhaust outlet. An old wood chisel works well. Remove the screw that holds the screen.
Now drill the BIGGEST hole you feel comfortable drilling making the outlet bigger.
Replace screen and screw and shroud.


Remove plastic cover that covers the air filter. Drill a 1.5 inch hole through the wall in teh middle, and remove half the louvers on the outside. If you don't believe me, run it once without the plastic cover on.

Did you have a chance to run that ebay 7900 at all? If so, what do you think of it?

 

[OLY-JIM]

Appreciate the review.

 

[166]

Is that scoop looking thing on the black picture really a part of the cap or is it something that is behind the cap.

There is another black hood behind it.

Steve

 

[romeo]

My 7900 review

I made $175 last year with a 7900 for just 6.81 seconds of work.

 

[z4lunch]

7900

The hoods have recently changed take a look at the old style vs new style (Brand new this summer in parts inventory). The part# on the new hood is 038118221 and sell for about $10.

Note: These hoods just came through in parts inventory and it may take a bit before you see them on new saws

Steve

Steve...
Thanks for sending out those parts today
Steven
z4lunch

 

[166]

Steve...
Thanks for sending out those parts today
Steven
z4lunch

The parts went out today and should be out there on friday. I'll email you the UPS tracking number.

Steve

 

[Cut4fun]

The hoods have recently changed take a look at the old style vs new style (Brand new this summer in parts inventory). The part# on the new hood is 038118221 and sell for about $10.

Note: These hoods just came through in parts inventory and it may take a bit before you see them on new saws

The new hood has a nylon net casted into the cover.

Steve

For the 6400-7900. I would like to get a new carb cover (hood) in the black with screen and a new cylinder cover in black. Also wondering if you can get a old style or new style Makita GREY carb cover (hood)? I would take the grey makita carb cover in a good used or new also. Just let me know in a pm or post here in the open, 166 or cuttinscott.

 

[Cut4fun]

Cuttinscott, 166 or others, I have gotten the part numbers for the black and grey carb hood covers, but I can only find the part number for the red cylinder covers. Does anyone have the part number for the BLACK 7900 cylinder cover?
I will keep checking my sources too.

 

[sugarbush]

7900 cover black

038118290

 

[Cut4fun]

Tried my local Dolmar dealer 12 miles away, that is usually good to go on the smaller stuff . Guess what, I gave him 2 out of 3 of the part numbers and he still said he don't show them in his book. Go figure Dolmar dropping the ball.
Now I see why everyone swears off Dolmars. Just a good thing I don't need a part to keep it running and it is just a cosmetic thing. :hmm3grin2orange:
Starting to wonder why I love the powerhouse of a saw 7900 with poor backing too! :biggrinbounce2:

Thanks for the part number for the black cylinder cover, but I dont think I can get it local now. Going to try calling another up north about a hour away and then I will say &%$# on it .

 

[cuttinscott]

new style black air filter cover with windows 038 118 221 $8.30
cylinder cover black 038 118 290 $19.00
in stock...

Scott

 

[cuttinscott]

Sorry I did not relpy to this earlier but was busy booking equipment orders for the 08' season...... Signed for way to much $$$ today Between todays order and the order from last week with another line we ordered about $500k for the 08 season and I still have 2 lines left to book for.

Scott

 

[Cut4fun]

new style black air filter cover with windows 038 118 221 $8.30
cylinder cover black 038 118 290 $19.00
in stock...

Scott

I want them both.

Any chance on the 038 118 620 GREY carb cover too?

 

[cuttinscott]

I want them both.

Any chance on the 038 118 620 GREY carb cover too?

Nope

 

[Cut4fun]

Originally Posted by cuttinscott
new style black air filter cover with windows 038 118 221 $8.30
cylinder cover black 038 118 290 $19.00
in stock...

Scott

Then I would like to order the 2 parts above if I can, just pm me with info.

 

[cuttinscott]

PM me your addy and Ill send you a paypal invoice if thats ok..

Scott