FarmerTec Holzfforma G660 Purple Monster

[X 66 Stang347 X]

Yes ammo from the saw group on FB.
It needed a topend and someone else gave me a hyway for it.
The muffler got a little loose on my purple one today. I retightened it and it’s all good.
How many tanks do you have on yours now bedford? My high idle works also

 

[Bedford T]

5 I think. The 380 has been worked more. A huge tree lost it's top and bottom end is still attached by about 1/8 and top it landed across two others and pushing a third. The closest trees trunk is bent and looks like a knee cap...scary...I have been cutting trees under it so I can cause one to shake it lose and it was a few pounds lighter. When I clean it all up it will be 660 all the way. Weather and wind need to calm some. I work slow.

We need to keep a close eye on them.

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[ammoaddict]

5 I think. The 380 has been worked more. A huge tree lost it's top and bottom end is still attached by about 1/8 and top it landed across two others and pushing a third. The closest trees trunk is bent and looks like a knee cap...scary...I have been cutting trees under it so I can cause one to shake it lose and it was a few pounds lighter. When I clean it all up it will be 660 all the way. Weather and wind need to calm some. I work slow.

We need to keep a close eye on them.

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Be careful Bedford. Bad things can happen with trees like that.

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[Bedford T]

Be careful Bedford. Bad things can happen with trees like that.

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Thank you. I said I work slow. I got a path behind two big trees. I have spent 3 days eye balling it from every angle. Sucker is scary. If it we're not for a tight cluster of equal sized big trees I can count on for cover I would rope it off and wait it out. I am a scaredy cat. Lol

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[ammoaddict]

Thank you. I said I work slow. I got a path behind two big trees. I have spent 3 days eye balling it from every angle. Sucker is scary. If it we're not for a tight cluster of equal sized big trees I can count on for cover I would rope it off and wait it out. I am a scaredy cat. Lol

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They scare me too. I'm too old to be getting busted up. I have a few big dead pines like that from the last couple storms. I really don't like messing with dead ones because they can break in places you wouldn't expect them to.

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[Bedford T]

They scare me too. I'm too old to be getting busted up. I have a few big dead pines like that from the last couple storms. I really don't like messing with dead ones because they can break in places you wouldn't expect them to.

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I got reliable saws, built most. (Chest out) just gotta stay outta the way of falling objects. Lol

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[Bedford T]

XX mentioned the tuning , I forgot to mention this. I saw a video that somehow is tagged and shows up with one of my 070 videos. Its of what i believe to be a pair of Asian guys tuning the 070 in an industrial setting and they were tuning by ear. I bet that's how the blue ones are tuned. I will check mine when I get time. I was running it like they sent it on purpose, I will check it though. Since you gave the needle positions I will clock those too. because they could use the needles as a guide if they match positions

 

[X 66 Stang347 X]

Looks like the blue 660 needs a top end. It’s had around 14-16 gallons.
The lower ring snagged the exhaust port. The lower ring has wear and the top doesn’t.
All the bearings feel ok even the wrist pin bearing. It’s had a good oil at 40:1 that could of helped the bearings.

 

[Bedford T]

Looks like the blue 660 needs a top end. It’s had around 14-16 gallons.
The lower ring snagged the exhaust port. The lower ring has wear and the top doesn’t.
All the bearings feel ok even the wrist pin bearing. It’s had a good oil at 40:1 that could of helped the bearings.

That bearing looks a little better than past. I predicted a season of firewood.

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[X 66 Stang347 X]

The bearing did look a little better.
The blue saw ran good while it did.
If the ring end gap was checked and chamfer the ports it may could have last.
Has anyone put a lot of hours on one yet?
I know the kit saws last a good while when built and upgraded.
Another cheap top end is going on the blue saw. We’ll see if it makes it though the summer

 

[Rags]

Hello folks, thought I would mention that I made a couple of post over in the 660 build thread about fuel & oil leaks that may be of help to someone as they were generated by my purchase of 2 of the G660 saws. I am VERY happy with the investment in the saws after a few mods/repairs, at this point they are only a month or so old though.

I also have a question. Has anyone else found that the air filter can be installed 180 degrees upsidedown? I found out the hard way, everything looked ok but..... it doesn't seal worth a darn.
As you can guess it ingested some crap. Fortunately I only ran 2 tanks through it that way before discovering my mistake. I have now put a paint mark on the top of the filter & also made a thin foam gasket that is glued to the mounting surface on the saw to guarantee a good seal.

 

[Huskybill]

I’m thinking it’s less aggravating to rebuild a old non running
Husqvarna then try one of these saws, it sounds like they haven’t perfected there quality yet.

 

[Bedford T]

Hello folks, thought I would mention that I made a couple of post over in the 660 build thread about fuel & oil leaks that may be of help someone as they were generated by my purchase of 2 of the G660 saws. I am VERY happy with the investment in the saws after a few mods/repairs, at this point they are only a month or so old though.

I also have a question. Has anyone else found that the air filter can be installed 180 degrees upsidedown? I found out the hard way, everything looked ok but..... it doesn't seal worth a darn.
As you can guess it ingested some crap. Fortunately I only ran 2 tanks through it that way before discovering my mistake. I have now put a paint mark on the top of the filter & also made a thin foam gasket that is glued to the mounting surface on the saw to guarantee a good seal.

The quailty changes. I have never heard of that problem. It sounds like a filter issue. Photos are the best way to sort out a new problem. I had a guy contact me on youtube about some new issues that related directly to the cases which we had only seen one minor issue in the past. The 660 and 070 cases are affected. No one has mentioned the filter. I would love to see what you are talking about.

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[Derrinx]

I have one coming for use on a milling project I'm hoping it works out just fine. I will run it hard milling some slabs out of a 30" red oak that's been drying for 2 years. I have a gut feeling I'll end up getting a 395xp anyway, but I figured this was worth the try at 1/3rd the cost.

 

[Bedford T]

I just started a project to replace the top kit after it quit while I was cutting due to a snagged ring. I took the top off last summer and got a new job that has kept me busy learning. I found my notes. The cylinder had no gasket, nothing between case and cylinder. AND the 4 bolts were only hand tight. I shoulda checked all that but I wanted to see how long it lasted out of the box. i also made note that generally the assembly was spot on otherwise.

Obviously there were problems.

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[cuinrearview]

Loose bolts, missing gasket. Assembly "spot on".

Cool... In the mean time I'm starting my 394xp mill saw build. All OEM and I'll have a wrench on every bolt so I'll know they're tight. I should be into it for less than $300 all said and done. That's cases split all new wear parts. Still can't figure out why people mess with this junk.

 

[Derrinx]

Loose bolts, missing gasket. Assembly "spot on".

Cool... In the mean time I'm starting my 394xp mill saw build. All OEM and I'll have a wrench on every bolt so I'll know they're tight. I should be into it for less than $300 all said and done. That's cases split all new wear parts. Still can't figure out why people mess with this junk.

You know the answer. It's a quick easy solution to a complicated problem of milling with a 90cc saw.

I'm gonna go through it and make sure mr Chong tightened everything and nothing is missing. Then I'm gonna pound on it milling a huge red oak. If it explodes on me I'll return it on amazon and man up and buy a 395xp

 

[cuinrearview]

You know the answer. It's a quick easy solution to a complicated problem of milling with a 90cc saw.

I'm gonna go through it and make sure mr Chong tightened everything and nothing is missing. Then I'm gonna pound on it milling a huge red oak. If it explodes on me I'll return it on amazon and man up and buy a 395xp

I got my Granberg in Oct. Gave myself a $400 budget to build or buy a saw for it. OEM is the only option for me. I quickly decided a 394 or 395 was the only thing that could pull and oil a 36" stock on a mill. I had a few people scoff at my budget. Couple months of watching and reaching out is all it took. The Chinese prey on our "gotta have it now" culture. Good things come to those who wait.

 

[Derrinx]

I got my Granberg in Oct. Gave myself a $400 budget to build or buy a saw for it. OEM is the only option for me. I quickly decided a 394 or 395 was the only thing that could pull and oil a 36" stock on a mill. I had a few people scoff at my budget. Couple months of watching and reaching out is all it took. The Chinese prey on our "gotta have it now" culture. Good things come to those who wait.

Correct.

I'm glad you we're able to build a quality setup for 400$ and X hours of your time ($?). I hope it mills miles of boards. I don't have the luxury of time or determination to scour the web. I want to head to the cabin, and get to milling. I only got 6 feet into my first ever top cut and I'm addicted. Add to the fact that my 700$ 562XP is a vapor locking POS, I don't have much faith in OEM OR cheap knockoff. Everything is a dice roll. My 20 year old pooolan WILD THANG starts first or third pull all the time. My "pro" saw quits on me when I run it and it's above 80 degrees. Took it to the dealer I bought it from, and they did diddly. Said they couldn't replicate the problem. Try running the saw...

Why do new saws need to be filled with computers? How much "better are 2020 saws than 2005 saws? I imagine not much. Maybe better AV systems. That's its. The EPA ruins everything fun. I was hoping in this case the old design of the G660 will actually yield a better saw than the mtronics and autotunes of 2020. Realistically that's unlikely. But Amazon has a great return policy. Like I said, I'll test it out. If it survives milling for 6 hours straight, I'll consider it a winner. Otherwise, I'll have to pony up for a 90CC OEM

 

[Bedford T]

Correct.

I'm glad you we're able to build a quality setup for 400$ and X hours of your time ($?). I hope it mills miles of boards. I don't have the luxury of time or determination to scour the web. I want to head to the cabin, and get to milling. I only got 6 feet into my first ever top cut and I'm addicted. Add to the fact that my 700$ 562XP is a vapor locking POS, I don't have much faith in OEM OR cheap knockoff. Everything is a dice roll. My 20 year old pooolan WILD THANG starts first or third pull all the time. My "pro" saw quits on me when I run it and it's above 80 degrees. Took it to the dealer I bought it from, and they did diddly. Said they couldn't replicate the problem. Try running the saw...

Why do new saws need to be filled with computers? How much "better are 2020 saws than 2005 saws? I imagine not much. Maybe better AV systems. That's its. The EPA ruins everything fun. I was hoping in this case the old design of the G660 will actually yield a better saw than the mtronics and autotunes of 2020. Realistically that's unlikely. But Amazon has a great return policy. Like I said, I'll test it out. If it survives milling for 6 hours straight, I'll consider it a winner. Otherwise, I'll have to pony up for a 90CC OEM

You might consider the 070 for milling. It's a big pig that you just leave tied up in your mill because it's to heavy to be worth anything to most users. But OMG is it a milling machine. Better oiler, bigger chain and capable of pulling longer loops through wood.

I would bet you have a air leak in your husky or a fuel delivery issue which could be as simple as a bad vent or stiff fuel line in the tank causing the filter to come out of the fuel when it lives on its side milling. If you had the simple testing equipment you could track down the problem or a dealer with a better service dept

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