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[BrokenSVT]

Huztl pole saw. Think it was $60 shipped to my door. Excellent quality, aside from the cheap chain adjuster.

I've looked at those. I've not removed the trimmer head yet to see what spline count or whatnot that I'm working with.

 

[LonestarStihl]

So brief research into different of s10 top handle and 08s so far some seem to say only differences are he carb and clutch cover

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I've looked at those. I've not removed the trimmer head yet to see what spline count or whatnot that I'm working with.

Sounds good. I know the shaft for mine is square drive, but if you want any other dimensions for the Huztl head, just let me know and I will get them to you.

 

[BrokenSVT]

Sounds good. I know the shaft for mine is square drive, but if you want any other dimensions for the Huztl head, just let me know and I will get them to you.

I appreciate that a ton! I was searching high and low for a decent Stihl string trimmer to attach the Huztl to, but they all were snatched up before I could get to them.

The Honda was a cool $30

 

[happysaws]

Crankshaft seal leak

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What would you suggest for a seal puller? I'm just gonna replace both crankshaft seals and be done with it.

 

[Kensie1988]

What would you suggest for a seal puller? I'm just gonna replace both crankshaft seals and be done with it.

There are a ton of people on here that use modified screwdrivers to pull seals instead of buying expensive tools.

 

[happysaws]

There are a ton of people on here that use modified screwdrivers to pull seals instead of buying expensive tools.

That's what I'll do then. Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 149229]

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/d/mcculloch-model-saw/6163235414.html

Mac Attack, western PA or eastern OH.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

If anyone is looking for a 650 EVL there is a parts saw on EBay fairly reasonable. Also a 750 EVL running saw but it's a bit pricey for you do-it-yourself chaps.

 

[brandonstc6]

I got two chains coming for my 13" bars. I'll probably put one on my 026 and one on my 024.


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[BrokenSVT]

I can't decide what I'll do with the S10 top handle. One part of me says shelf queen. Another can't resist a project. Yet another says someone else will get more enjoyment out of it.

I'm tempted to offer it up in trade for something modern and interesting...

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I got two chains coming for my 13" bars. I'll probably put one on my 026 and one on my 024.


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You mean you haven't gotten into making you own chain yet? Pretty cheap with a pocket breaker after pricing out a couple premade loops.

 

[brandonstc6]

You mean you haven't gotten into making you own chain yet? Pretty cheap with a pocket breaker after pricing out a couple premade loops.

I haven't yet. I do have a chain breaker but not the thing to put the chain on to press again. I don't have a spinner.


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[Mac&Homelite]

I can't decide what I'll do with the S10 top handle. One part of me says shelf queen. Another can't resist a project. Yet another says someone else will get more enjoyment out of it.

I'm tempted to offer it up in trade for something modern and interesting...

Yeah, I thought about offering up my new to me Mac 250 either on the trading post or locally, to upgrade to a ms660. That never happened after I got started into it, and especially after I got it running. In reasonable deep now on it with modernizing it to run currently available chain and bars. Guess I'm going to polish it up and keep it for the mean time. Still want a ms660 project though.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

You mean you haven't gotten into making you own chain yet? Pretty cheap with a pocket breaker after pricing out a couple premade loops.

Ok, I shake too bad to do builds but maybe making my own chains could be an alternative. Where would I look for the necessary tooling and chain?

 

[RandyMac]

You need the real 660.

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Ok, I shake too bad to do builds but maybe making my own chains could be an alternative. Where would I look for the necessary tooling and chain?

I went on eBay and just got a pocket breaker and a 25' of chain from Archer Australia. Breaker was like $15 and chain was $70 because it is skip tooth. Most of their other rolls are $60 if I remember correctly. I was toying with the pocket breaker tonight on a junk chain and it seemed to work nicely so long as you used a center punch instead. The chain rolls each come with 8 boxes and 10 sets of master links. Of course the expensive breaker and spinners for chains make it easier, but as long as you have the pocket breaker and ball peen, I think it will work just fine. I will keep the thread updated when I get my new bar soon and can try it out. I feel like it will do a nice job so far.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Thanks. You use a ball peen in place of a spinner for closing the rivet? Spinners expensive, I was a machinist so I'm anal about using the right tooling? Archer chain pretty good? Tried a
Tri-Link loop, wasn't impressed.

I went on eBay and just got a pocket breaker and a 25' of chain from Archer Australia. Breaker was like $15 and chain was $70 because it is skip tooth. Most of their other rolls are $60 if I remember correctly. I was toying with the pocket breaker tonight on a junk chain and it seemed to work nicely so long as you used a center punch instead. The chain rolls each come with 8 boxes and 10 sets of master links. Of course the expensive breaker and spinners for chains make it easier, but as long as you have the pocket breaker and ball peen, I think it will work just fine. I will keep the thread updated when I get my new bar soon and can try it out. I feel like it will do a nice job so far.

 

[Mac&Homelite]

You need the real 660.
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I know, I know, I wouldn't mind it at all if it showed up at my door. With all the parts I recently ordered, I have plenty of duplicates to rebuild a few other saws of the same generation. Then I could happily say I own a 660[emoji4].

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Thanks. You use a ball peen in place of a spinner for closing the rivet? Spinners expensive, I was a machinist so I'm anal about using the right tooling? Archer chain pretty good? Tried a
Tri-Link loop, wasn't impressed.

For right now, yes. I may have a lead on buying someone out who has a breaker and spinner, but I don't know yet. Still, a ball peen is cheaper than a $50 spinner. If I use this enough, I will definitely get a breaker/spinner. First impressions of the Archer chain is very good, especially for the price. Don't know how hard the cutters are, or the quality of the chain, but I will find out in due time. I went about as budget as you could go with this operation so far, and for what I intend to do currently, it should work just fine.