jonsered 2166 opinions or thoughts ?

SAWMIKAZE · Jul 4, 2012

Im tossin up the idea for a new 70cc jonsered and see that the 66 and 72 have the same displacement just different HP numbers..anyone have expierence with the two ? ..are they the same saw when ported ? ..my dealer is basically givin me prices on the two at basically 100 dollars apart ..is the cheaper 2166 a better deal ?..any input helps..thanks fellas !

rburg · Jul 4, 2012

I have the husky version of the 2166 and it is a nice running saw. When I bought mine there was about $200 difference between the 365 and the 372. That helped me make my decision for the 365. With a little grinding , the 2166 can be turned into a 2172.

SawTroll · Jul 4, 2012

There are threads on here about the 365XT vs. 372xpXT - the difference will be the same between the red ones.

Jim Timber · Jul 4, 2012

Bought my 2166 last october - freaking LOVE it!

I too wonder about bumping up it's internals to the higher HP of the 2172 configuration, but it's so easy on fuel right now I don't really want to change that. I can cut a lot of wood on a tank, and it chews my 20" DBH white oak plenty well enough now. Cutting 12-16" aspen takes some throttle modulation to keep out of the rev limiter.

I run a 20" bar with .375 full chisel chain.

nmurph · Jul 4, 2012

Jim Timber said:
Bought my 2166 last october - freaking LOVE it!.

Really? Freaking???

Jim Timber said:
I too wonder about bumping up it's internals to the higher HP of the 2172 configuration...

I would grind them out...there is nothing to loose except your warranty and some fuel mileage. I would also mod the muffler. It will totally change the attitude of the saw.

Jim Timber said:
Cutting 12-16" aspen takes some throttle modulation to keep out of the rev limiter..

You need to lower your rakers...that saw isn't nearly strong enough to hit the limiter as described.

BTW, welcome to the site...we're just a bunch of saw freaks...if you have only one, it's only a matter of time bf your shed is full.

SAWMIKAZE · Jul 4, 2012

nmurph said:
Really? Freaking???

I would grind them out...there is nothing to loose except your warranty and some fuel mileage. I would also mod the muffler. It will totally change the attitude of the saw.

You need to lower your rakers...that saw isn't nearly strong enough to hit the limiter as described.

BTW, welcome to the site...we're just a bunch of saw freaks...if you have only one, it's only a matter of time bf your shed is full.

Whats the saw limited at nmurph ? ...is there a unlimited coil available for the 66/72 i didnt even look around yet ?

mdavlee · Jul 4, 2012

13.3k and any of the black coils rom the other 372/2171 will work.

Jim Timber · Jul 4, 2012

I'd need a bigger shed first.

I run a echo 352 as my baby (small) cutter. I also doubt I'm going to start collecting saws. I use them as tools to get trees on the ground, not a hobby or collection.

I will be building a bandsaw mill in the next year. I'm a machinist by trade, but contemplating going back for my mechanical engineering degree.

Lose only has one O. Loose is a bolt needing tightening. You can lay off my adjectives and I'll keep quiet about you using the wrong words, k?

nmurph · Jul 4, 2012

"k" is a letter in the alphabet, falling between the letters J & L; Okay is an affirmation.

Jim Timber · Jul 4, 2012

Roger

Bluefish · Jul 4, 2012

Who the heck is Roger?:msp_razz: Russ

Jim Timber · Jul 4, 2012

I heard Bob's his Uncle. :wink2:

Bluefish · Jul 4, 2012

I bet he likes pie. Russ

john damps · Oct 12, 2014

i bought a new 2166 with 20 in and 24 inch bar, i love my echos and husky but wanted to be opened minded and bought a johnsred, WHAT A LEMON IT FLOODS RIGHT AWAY AND DOSNT HAVE DECOMPRESER VALVE POP UP, I BOUGHT FROM DEALER ON RT 20 ALTAMONT -DELANCING AREA, I [LEAVE HIS NAME OUT] ALSO BOUGHT A NOTHER 680 ECHO, NO COMPLAINTS STARTS 3RD PULL EVERY TIME, 2 PULLS ON CHOKE 1 PULL OFF CHOKE, THIS JOHNSRED BEEN BACK 4 TIMES THATS GIGHT 4 TIMES ON 1 AND A HALF TANK, HAS SPARK HETS GETS BUT DOSNT START, I COUGHT OWNER IN A LIE, HISS MECHANIC SAID HE PUT NEW SPARK PLUG IN, OWNER SAID IT WAS JUST FLOODED,NEXT DAY SAME RESULTS, NEXT DAY SAME RESULTS, IM VERY FRUSTRARED, NO MORE JOHNSRED FOR ME, VERY DISAPOINTED,SOMETHINGS WRONG AND THEY CANT FIX IT, ITS NOT THE ON -OFF SWITHCH, PLENTY OF SPARK,

GrassGuerilla · Oct 12, 2014

john damps said:
i bought a new 2166 with 20 in and 24 inch bar, i love my echos and husky but wanted to be opened minded and bought a johnsred, WHAT A LEMON IT FLOODS RIGHT AWAY AND DOSNT HAVE DECOMPRESER VALVE POP UP, I BOUGHT FROM DEALER ON RT 20 ALTAMONT -DELANCING AREA, I [LEAVE HIS NAME OUT] ALSO BOUGHT A NOTHER 680 ECHO, NO COMPLAINTS STARTS 3RD PULL EVERY TIME, 2 PULLS ON CHOKE 1 PULL OFF CHOKE, THIS JOHNSRED BEEN BACK 4 TIMES THATS GIGHT 4 TIMES ON 1 AND A HALF TANK, HAS SPARK HETS GETS BUT DOSNT START, I COUGHT OWNER IN A LIE, HISS MECHANIC SAID HE PUT NEW SPARK PLUG IN, OWNER SAID IT WAS JUST FLOODED,NEXT DAY SAME RESULTS, NEXT DAY SAME RESULTS, IM VERY FRUSTRARED, NO MORE JOHNSRED FOR ME, VERY DISAPOINTED,SOMETHINGS WRONG AND THEY CANT FIX IT, ITS NOT THE ON -OFF SWITHCH, PLENTY OF SPARK,

Your post is tough to read as typed. Take it to the dealer and have them show you how to start it. If they can't, ask for your money back.

john damps · Oct 12, 2014

ya the buttons stick on my computor its probley 9 years old,must be hard to read my post i said i took it back 4 times, i have 12 chainsaws 7 new ones this year, this guy bdont know what he is doing, i said i caught them in a lie the mechanaic said they put a new plug in the owner said it was just flooded, but it dosnt even pop the decompreser button up, it has spark'''''IT HAS SPARK;;;; IT GETS GAS BUT WONT START, ITS BRAND NEW, WHATS WRONG,ID EXCPECT THESE ANSWERS FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY,ITS FRUSTRATING,I SHOULD HAVE SPENT 630 ON ANOTHER ECHO 680 OR JUST TOOK 700 AND BOUGHT ANOTHER HUSKY, I OWN A **** LOAD OF THEM I WANTED TO TRY SOMTHING NEW, NO MORE'

GrassGuerilla · Oct 12, 2014

GrassGuerilla said:
Your post is tough to read as typed. Take it to the dealer and have them show you how to start it. If they can't, ask for your money back.

See above.

nmurph · Oct 13, 2014

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KenJax Tree · Oct 13, 2014

The saw is a lemon because you don't know how to start it properly and it floods?[emoji53]

I'll leave the spell check to someone else.

Marshy · Oct 13, 2014

john damps said:
ya the buttons stick on my computor its probley 9 years old,must be hard to read my post i said i took it back 4 times, i have 12 chainsaws 7 new ones this year, this guy bdont know what he is doing, i said i caught them in a lie the mechanaic said they put a new plug in the owner said it was just flooded, but it dosnt even pop the decompreser button up, it has spark'''''IT HAS SPARK;;;; IT GETS GAS BUT WONT START, ITS BRAND NEW, WHATS WRONG,ID EXCPECT THESE ANSWERS FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY,ITS FRUSTRATING,I SHOULD HAVE SPENT 630 ON ANOTHER ECHO 680 OR JUST TOOK 700 AND BOUGHT ANOTHER HUSKY, I OWN A **** LOAD OF THEM I WANTED TO TRY SOMTHING NEW, NO MORE'

I'll trade you my nearly new Jonseres 2159 for your problem child 2166. My 2159 that is a great proven runner and has cut about 10-12 cord of wood. PM me if you have interest I can send pics.

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