I just recently bought a 460 runs great and piston and cylinder are spotless. My gauge reads 150 psi which seems low for this saw. Should I just run it? Or throw some new caber rings in as they are cheap.
Some have gone WAY down, pistons included. I bought a MS661 piston and rings for $45.Seems Stihl prices have gone down?
Some have gone WAY down, pistons included. I bought a MS661 piston and rings for $45.
I have a question... does anyone use elevation in the equation of compression. I think every gauge reads different.
The 660 does take well to mods. Have you considered a 661? As good as the 660 is, the 661 is a better saw all around.I know your one of the saw gurus around here and since I've got your attention I wanted to ask your opinion. I'm in the market for another "big" saw. I used to have a 395 and loved the endless power that thing had buried 3' in oak. This year I have gone all Stihl. I am considering buying an MS660 or another 395. I know the 660 isn't quite there with the 395 in power but have heard the 660 responds very well to porting. What's your experience with this? I am a climber I'm not into performance saws and going crazy with them I just need to cut wood. Should I just buy another 395 and call it a day or have a 660 ported? I've kinda had my heart set on a 660. Will I be disappointed in the 660s power after owning a 395?
The 660 does take well to mods. Have you considered a 661? As good as the 660 is, the 661 is a better saw all around.
Bob as a pro your saws are tools and "right tool for the job" but that should be "right tool for the job as you do it". You have to know exactly what you demand out of your saw to make the best choice and its not always a simple choice. 395 is top of it's class in HP but also in weight. Will it put more timber on the ground at the end of the day than a 660 probably not but will it cut cookies faster, sure. If you pull it out of the saw box 2 or 3 times a week to block a big stem the 395 has the edge but if it goes up the tree a couple times a week the 660 is lighter. Also the 390xp should be considered as it will hold it own in all but the huge wood and is a lot lighter than both biggies. "Lightest saw that will do the job with authority" KenI know your one of the saw gurus around here and since I've got your attention I wanted to ask your opinion. I'm in the market for another "big" saw. I used to have a 395 and loved the endless power that thing had buried 3' in oak. This year I have gone all Stihl. I am considering buying an MS660 or another 395. I know the 660 isn't quite there with the 395 in power but have heard the 660 responds very well to porting. What's your experience with this? I am a climber I'm not into performance saws and going crazy with them I just need to cut wood. Should I just buy another 395 and call it a day or have a 660 ported? I've kinda had my heart set on a 660. Will I be disappointed in the 660s power after owning a 395?
If youre looking for a big saw, you should consider a 661. I can get you hooked up with one with a 25" for under $1k
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