Shindaiwa 680

[alderman]

I was going to tell you about my new Shindaiwa 680 saw but I got outbid at the last second. Sometimes being a cheapskate sucks.

 

[1Alpha1]

I hate auction sniper.

 

[SHINDAIWA REPAIR GUYS]

hey im the guy that bought both the 680s and they were both burned up well one was but we saved both cyls early 680 cyl.

 

[SHINDAIWA REPAIR GUYS]

I bought those 680s and a seized up one and the seized one had the best cyl they were both scored but the

 

[Four Paws]

I bought those 680s and a seized up one and the seized one had the best cyl they were both scored but the

What pistons are you planning to use? Or are you gonna put them in the parts pile?

 

[alderman]

Well then I'm glad I got outbid because I'm not a mechanic. Fuel lines, carb kits, and spark plugs. It runs or I am screwed.

 

[SHINDAIWA REPAIR GUYS]

I have a few used ones and a couple nos pistons and those are the 680 pistons with the smaller wrist pin plus I have a few sets of rings for them. im working on a solution for the pistons. the 695 has a different crank with a bigger wrist pin . but 695 cylinder also has the small intake hole. in my books they say the cylinder coat is so hard it can withstand a complete engine meltdown in most cases. very heavy duty saw . only saw I know of with mikuni oil pumps all models accept 357.

 

[david newbie]

 

[david newbie]

I just got this one. Appears to be low hour, great compression, starts and runs great. Only thing missing was the chain adjuster bolt. Not sure if I’m gonna keep it or sell it. Will not be a shelf queen if I end up keeping it

 

[david newbie]

Got to use this saw yesterday for a bit with a 20" bar . Wow! I was very pleasantly surprised! Online specs suggest setting the carb for a max rpm of 12000. Sure not very high?

 

[LuDookie]

Got to use this saw yesterday for a bit with a 20" bar . Wow! I was very pleasantly surprised! Online specs suggest setting the carb for a max rpm of 12000. Sure not very high?

Old thread here. But no, not very high. It’s why this saw is still useful decades after manufacture date. When were they produced?

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Got to use this saw yesterday for a bit with a 20" bar . Wow! I was very pleasantly surprised! Online specs suggest setting the carb for a max rpm of 12000. Sure not very high?

If you need parts for it let me know
have a box of pull covers, box of ignitions, 3 bags of air filters, lol

 

[david newbie]

If you need parts for it let me know
have a box of pull covers, box of ignitions, 3 bags of air filters, lol

Currently the saw has everything it needs! However, depending on price it might be useful to have a spare air filter on hand, depending on cost. No idea if I need to keep a spare ignition on hand?

 

[david newbie]

Old thread here. But no, not very high. It’s why this saw is still useful decades after manufacture date. When were they produced?

not sure, I think probably mid 80's? I think it may be stronger than my 365 special

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Currently the saw has everything it needs! However, depending on price it might be useful to have a spare air filter on hand, depending on cost. No idea if I need to keep a spare ignition on hand?

If yours works you don't need a spare ignition
Tensioner? Have those as well

 

[david newbie]

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If yours works you don't need a spare ignition
Tensioner? Have those as well

 

[david newbie]

I found a bolt I could use as a tensioner, but yours may be easier and nicer

 

[singinwoodwackr]

I found a bolt I could use as a tensioner, but yours may be easier and nicer

Just need a pt#
I have the ipl on my pad

 

[david newbie]

don't go to too much trouble, the bolt I found works ok

 

[telecasterfool]

I would buy the ignition and a air filters. I have a 680 and a 575. How many ignitions and filters do you have?