Thinking about adding a 660

[saxman]

I keep a 36" on my 660 at all times. I bring it out for the big stuff only, I have a fleet of smaller and lighter saws for the other work. Personally I like to work up big trees for firewood, if you have big fast cutting saws you can make a lot of wood in a hurry. You will also find that after you get the 660 with a big bar and the word gets out, the work will find you. Most guys don't have the equipment to handle the big stuff

Steve

 

[climb_on]

Stihl lists 36" as the longest recommended bar for the 660. I've used my 36" on the mill, cutting stumps, and bucking on rare occasion. The 32" is more manageable.

I have a 30" for the PM1000 and I haven't found a spot that I've wanted a longer one yet. I hadn't considered a 32" for the 660, but that might make more sense than a 36"....then again, "making sense" is somewhat over rated. :msp_wink: Actually though, I do like that idea.

 

[bigbluram]

My muffler modded 660 likes an 8 pin rim even with the 36" bar except in really hard wood like hicory. With a 25" on it you can't bog it even with the 8 pin. Imo the saw drinks fuel like a thirsty camel but what do you expect with almost 8 HP and 92cc... I still haven't run a lighter or better balanced " big saw "

 

[PainAndMurphy]

I have an MS660 story to tell, maybe on a new thread? (say?)

also will post a picture here of something I need the 660 veterans to help me with..
I' post it and flee since I really have to get the hack out of this office..

I think there's a missing grommet / seal between the oil pump outlet and the oiler hole that goes to the bar ....

Help? Anyone has a picture of it ready to reply with?



later..



Respect,


Jo.

 

[demc570]

What size bar do you run on the 361 and 660?

hi,i run 20" on ms361 and on the ms660 i like the 28" bar,but do have a 36" bar and chain also,just in case..

 

[PainAndMurphy]

say....

hi,i run 20" on ms361 and on the ms660 i like the 28" bar,but do have a 36" bar and chain also,just in case..

...where is your post / new-thread about when you got the 660? can't find it..

 

[xxl]

Did you buy it? Do it for 600 isnt bad first time you get it in big stuff youll be so happy. See if he take 500 you can always try. If you don't like it i don't think you would lose money if you had to sell it

 

[Mike from Maine]

Did you buy it? Do it for 600 isnt bad first time you get it in big stuff youll be so happy. See if he take 500 you can always try. If you don't like it i don't think you would lose money if you had to sell it

I always ask if they are firm and then offer half of what they say they'll take. You'd be shocked at how often they say yes.

Haven't been punched in the face yet.

 

[climb_on]

I don't have it in hand yet, but it's a done deal for $600. I already beat him down from $650. And this is a buddy of mine, so I'm not going to haggle much. $600 is the right price. I'm out of town all week and will be picking it up first thing next week. I'll post some pics when I bring her home and get it in some wood. I just dropped about 8 cherry trees last week and I can't wait to get the saw (and those logs) on the mill.

 

[redoakneck]

also will post a picture here of something I need the 660 veterans to help me with..
I' post it and flee since I really have to get the hack out of this office..

I think there's a missing grommet / seal between the oil pump outlet and the oiler hole that goes to the bar ....

Help? Anyone has a picture of it ready to reply with?



later..



Respect,


Jo.

Looks like you need # 1122 649 5000, sealing ring B4X2. Just did the higher volume oil pump change and remember that little seal because I blasted the saw with the air compressor and sent that seal to never, never land and had to order one.

 

[PainAndMurphy]

It's almost H*LL to get it soon where I'm at now, so..

Looks like you need # 1122 649 5000, sealing ring B4X2. Just did the higher volume oil pump change and remember that little seal because I blasted the saw with the air compressor and sent that seal to never, never land and had to order one.

..so I did this: automobile fuel hose slice.

It works flawlessly!

But...
..will it endure the oil and not deform??

It's a fuel hose after all, it should sustain petroleum-based substances and last some time in there until I get the original.. say?


Jo.

 

[redoakneck]

That hose trick should work fine!!!, wish I had thought of that....

Great thinking Pain and Murphy!!!

 

[PainAndMurphy]

Thanks budd!

That hose trick should work fine!!!, wish I had thought of that....

Great thinking Pain and Murphy!!!

guess sometimes the CAD goes to record high after such an occasion (see MS660 story thread....) so you get so d*mn anxious to getter done

And the hose-slice sits right and tight too!

 

[PainAndMurphy]

so far so good..

That hose trick should work fine!!!, wish I had thought of that....

Great thinking Pain and Murphy!!!

Took the big baby out with the short 20" heavy-duty Fullskip kit to make some cookies

MAAAAAN that was difficult to hide the goofy smile on my face!!

 

[climb_on]

So I'm picking this saw up on Tuesday. Like I said, it will primarily be used for milling, but I will certainly want to have the option to buck the occasional big stuff. I'll have a 36" bar and I'm wondering if the MS660 can pull full comp in hardwood or do I need to go to a semi or full skip with a 36" bar. I'll probably stick with Rapid Micro for ease of sharpening.

 

[PainAndMurphy]

do u mean..

So I'm picking this saw up on Tuesday. Like I said, it will primarily be used for milling, but I will certainly want to have the option to buck the occasional big stuff. I'll have a 36" bar and I'm wondering if the MS660 can pull full comp in hardwood or do I need to go to a semi or full skip with a 36" bar. I'll probably stick with Rapid Micro for ease of sharpening.

.."Harvester" chain? RMHS?

I never understood why name a .404 chain a "Micro"..

Got a 32" 3/8" .063 full-skip combo on the way.. I still wanna get a shorter more affordable .404 combo to see how that baby goes.. haven't run a .404 yet..

 

[homelitejim]

I would leave the .404 chain for the torque monsters of years gone by and the ms880 and 3120xp, I am not saying that a ms660 won't pull it, I just don't think there will be any gains especially on bars over 28 inches.

 

[Primoburrito]

.."Harvester" chain? RMHS?

I never understood why name a .404 chain a "Micro"..

Got a 32" 3/8" .063 full-skip combo on the way.. I still wanna get a shorter more affordable .404 combo to see how that baby goes.. haven't run a .404 yet..

.404 is nice...
Had it on my old Sachs 166 moons ago. Ate through 5ft round sugar pine like a hot knife through butter

 

[PainAndMurphy]

Sachs Dolmar 166

.404 is nice...
Had it on my old Sachs 166 moons ago. Ate through 5ft round sugar pine like a hot knife through butter

That's a dream machine!! 118cc (?) of TORQUE!!

Seen it idle and run @ ChainsawGuy's channel , and maaaaaan, this machine runs and sounds like nothing on this planet (IMO) ..

 

[Primoburrito]

That's a dream machine!! 118cc (?) of TORQUE!!

Seen it idle and run @ ChainsawGuy's channel , and maaaaaan, this machine runs and sounds like nothing on this planet (IMO) ..

I think mine was advertised at 120cc. I loved that saw! Took a bit of time to sharpen though.