I just talked to Nik, and have the confirmation from Matt. A popup will be going in this saw along with a new ring. A new model decal and fuel/oil caps will be replaced to finish tidying it up.
Matt made the comment the other day that he better get the money sent to me before I decide to keep it. After he sent the money, I had to break it to him that I had the best of both worlds. I now have his money and his saw
Well wadda you know. I didn't even realise this thread was going until Brad emailed me
When Brad emailed me a week or so ago after receiving and modding my P&C and said, ahem, and I quote...
"Hey Matt. I did not get your package out today. But I have an idea. What would you think about me picking up one of these Makita 6401 rental saws sold from Home Depot? I could then put this P&C on it, and you'd have another 7900, only it'd be blue. I could even get a HD filter kit for it swap that out. Yes, I want to see this thing run, lol "
Well I wouldn't exactly class it as sweet talking but he had me conned there and then. I was the one who then said something along the lines of "Sounds good. What about you go nuts on it?". Then he said...
Anyway, you get the picture. Basically I want nothing more than to see Brad end up getting a 7900. I'm slowly wearing him down I think. I am also slightly concerned that he may skip town and keep my saw and money
Put it this way, I don't think Brad will be getting much of those renovations done that he's been talking about for a while.
That 3 port muffler looks like it will burn the chain lube clean of the bar!
I'm going to openly admit it right here and right now - I don't even know what a pop up piston is but it sounds good
(edit: tdi-rick messaged me to let me know what a pop up piston is. He was man enough not to openly belittle me in front of other AS members here so thought I'd belittle myself!)
That saw looks pretty strong already mate. Can't wait...
How about this Muffler Mod?
That is a crackup. Looks like it's been getting pretty hot though where it's been crunched? What did that mod cost?
I probably have most of what you're looking for. I am all out of decals for those saws. Couple other things you might want to change are the fuel vent, and chain tensioner. What is the date code on the serial number? (First four digits)
Thanks 166. I have a spare updated fuel vent here as I had one block up on my first 7900, hotter weather pressurised and split the tank at the seam. Got it plastic welded up and it's just like new. What changes were made to the chain tensioner with the later models mate?
By the way, everybody thinks I've probably gone mad lately with CAD, oh hang on...
But anyway, my chainsaw/tree felling business is basically paying for any CAD I have. Not that long ago I said on this site that I didn't need another saw and to be honest I'll probably sell one of my 7900's when this 7901 arrives.