Efco 152 long term test

[chucker]

i love my efco 147 !!!!

 

[Stihl Crazy]

So what ever happened to the long term test?

Still going strong. The spring weight restrictions have been in place for the last 2 months so logging slowed and the 152 went into the firewood pile. Have another 25 tanks on it since the last update.

Weight restrictions were lifted last Sunday.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

glad to here it. anticipating the results

 

[slipknot]

That does sound suspicious.

It's about impossible to see a tear where the line passes through the tank -- mine was torn just inside the tank -- but a vac test on the line will tell you whether it is good. Plug one end, apply vac to the other end. Either it's good or it's not.

If the 52's line is like its big brothers', it's one continuous fuel line from the carb to the fuel filter, passing through a very snug hole in the tank.

Sounds to me that a new gas line is in order. Check the carb for dirt after putting a new line in.

You guys were right...i replaced the fuel line and now it screams after a good retuning. My mild port job has allowed it to wind alot tighter without loss if torque....maybe even increased it. I have 2 efco 152's to compare. one with a muffler mod but otherwise stock....and then this one I ported and there is a night and day difference. So that makes me think to myself....if I can get that much more performance out if a 152 myself with all my knowledge of porting coming from AS....just think what somebody that really knows their stuff could do....My first porting project exceeded my expectations....and boosted my confidence to the point where im not sure i can leave the new weedeater alone...

 

[slipknot]

Still going strong. The spring weight restrictions have been in place for the last 2 months so logging slowed and the 152 went into the firewood pile. Have another 25 tanks on it since the last update.

Weight restrictions were lifted last Sunday.

So are you still going to port the test saw?:msp_smile:

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Yes

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Here it is still stock.

YouTube - Movie

YouTube - 152

 

[slipknot]

did you get yours ported? im waiting on someone else to show theirs before i show mine....

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Mine won't go public until June 19th.

 

[slipknot]

there is nothing to not like about a 152....if it isn't just about the best value in its price point I don't know what is. I ordered a 156 and they sent me a 152. after handling both of them I thought that the 152 was a much better tool for my needs. We always want bigger and better but the 152 just delivers in a lightweight package.

My thoughts exactly!!I have both the 152 and the 156....pretty much 89% of the time I get one of my 152's for cutting firewood....To me if you are a firewood cutter the 152 is the best value....$365 plus free shipping for a saw that has a 5year no fear warranty and has the performance to keep up with stihl, husky, and jonesered...and dolmar! Echo and shindaiwa dont keep up performance wise..as far as same saw class goes..If your in the hunt for a 50cc firewood saw...the 152 is the best....it has a torque range that the others dont....efco 152's hold there cut where others like the husky 346xp bog down....but do wind up tighter. SO do you want something that is fast but is less forgiving on its rpm range(full throttle or nothin) or a saw that has power all through its rpm range??Thats where efco comes out ahead. Linear Torque!!!

 

[Stihl Crazy]

The 152 comes apart today. Will take pics of the work. This saw will have to cover my firewood in the meantime.

YouTube - 261.avi

 

[jerrycmorrow]

The 152 comes apart today. Will take pics of the work. This saw will have to cover my firewood in the meantime.

YouTube - 261.avi

just too bad you're having to use a second rate saw. hurry with your rebuild.

 

[4492011]

Great thread

I have been reading threads on this site for a while now dont post much this is one of the best threads I have read thank you for putting all of the time into this.
The question that I have is what type of oil and what type of fuel and the mix ratio have you been using on this saw?

I am supprised that no one has asked this before. That is alot of cutting and alot of tanks of fuel.

Will you post pics of the saw apart showing wear?
can you do a compression test of the saw and compare it to a newer just broke in saw. I think that would be great.
Thank you again for all the work.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

... dont post much ...

guess you don't. good first post (at least since the AS changes in december/january). rep

 

[Stihl Crazy]

I have been reading threads on this site for a while now dont post much this is one of the best threads I have read thank you for putting all of the time into this.
The question that I have is what type of oil and what type of fuel and the mix ratio have you been using on this saw?

I am supprised that no one has asked this before. That is alot of cutting and alot of tanks of fuel.

Will you post pics of the saw apart showing wear?
can you do a compression test of the saw and compare it to a newer just broke in saw. I think that would be great.
Thank you again for all the work.

All of my saws get 91 octane gas, at 40:1 mix. As for oil it got everything going. Cheap multi use oil to high end syn.

This saw was tested for anything a buyer may throw at it.

Chain oil ranged from new/used motor oil to $10/gallon Stihl chain oil.

 

[slipknot]

OK we now know the stihl ms261 is the best 50cc saw in its class...definitely looks faster than a efco 152....your efco has a muffler mod right? could you show us a pic of that? If thats a stock 261 which it does sound like its stock.......then id say thats the fastest production 50cc saw in any class...pro or... mid grade like the efco is. Here is a good question for SC.....which saw would you say has the most potential? If all saws were ported what would have the most to gain? I ask this cause of that other thread with a stihl 361 vs an efco 962? i think timber wolf said efco would have the best performance potential because of the conservative porting efco use....it was said its easy to find gains with efco? LOL I want to see pictures to make sure i done mine adequately...I know yours will be faster but i dont want to show mine and gets made fun of:msp_biggrin: There are things that are just beyond my capability....I cannot lower the deck height or make a popup piston to get better compression. All i can do is cheap dremmel port work...I widened the exhaust and cleaned up imperfections....and gave it a pretty muffler. LOL but it was my first port job...if you can call it that. I can take constructive criticism but ya'll know how is on here. I'd get raked over the coals for not having evenly machined ports or a crooked exhaust port....I might get called a fake or a hacker......Im not a fake...but i sure as heck is a hacker....fellas my ports are ugly..i admit it. I just dont want my version of a mild porting to an efco 152 to be the first glimpse of anyone porting one to be seen on here on AS. I wait on SC's....its better for the site and the efco brand for that matter. Im still taking notes and learning. If anyone here in central ohio has the machining capabilities to make a pop up piston and take some deck height off of the jug for me and wouldnt charge me an arm and a leg....including a foot....pm me.

Every time this thread gets fired back up..all you here is how its the best thread ever and all that....I would say this thread has something to do with efco finally catching on with some of you husky or stihl heads...lol...then SC has to show us that video of the ms261 in action....i may have to get one and tell the woman that her stihl 017 was recalled by the stihl factory and they sent this 261 out as a replacement...is that believable?

 

[Stihl Crazy]

I'm no porter, just a hack myself. If I can get the 152 to match the stock 261 I will be happy.

The 261 is a nice saw. If I put out another 165 demo I will video the 261 vs 165.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Found some wear on the 152. In time it may be a problem and need dealing with. Bolts are all tight. Wearing in the plastic housing.

[video]http://youtu.be/RYqc6g_xMio[/video]

 

[jerrycmorrow]

dayum. you're saying that cylinder is still bolted to the housing? how many hours you got on that saw. that could sure be a deal killer. might just have to stick to my old olys. they won't wear out any plastic.

 

[slipknot]

Found some wear on the 152. In time it may be a problem and need dealing with. Bolts are all tight. Wearing in the plastic housing.

[video]http://youtu.be/RYqc6g_xMio[/video]

Out of the 5 fasteners that hold the engine in, there are 3 on clutch side and 2 on the bottom....mine have replaceble bushings.
I have a yellow case I could give ya thats still good...maybe 150hrs....then you could have a tri-colored ugly one just like me..lol. I have a stihl 018 that does that exact same thing with not even close to the amount of hours your efco has on it. But I do agree thats a concern..so im checking mine out in case the bushings are moving and not the bolt inside the bushing. thanks for bringing that to out attention though.