Huztl MS660

[Johnnybar]

Thanks Bedford. Guys I just fired this thing up and holy cow it popped on the three pulls then took about 10 more on partial choke. it won't idle right now but I can just barely feather the throttle to keep her going I can see why you guys are wanting the elasto start


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My Huztl/Farmertec carb ran on a little over 1 full turn out on both H & L and I always turn idle speed way up to get and keep a new one running.

 

[Johnnybar]

I'm using the cross cylinder with no base gasket and I can tell it's got some really good compression but I'll put the compression tester on her tomorrow and I need to find or buy a tachometer


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There are some phone apps that do sound tach but I can't vouch for any of them. Haven't tried one...never needed one...go for the heavy burble on a new build and use plenty of oil the first few tanks. I'm running 40:1 full syn.

 

[Wood Chopper]

My Huztl/Farmertec carb ran on a little over 1 full turn out on both H & L and I always turn idle speed way up to get and keep a new one running.

Yes sir just turned it up a turn and a half on the idol in it slow but she idles. My daughter just yelled at me because the garage is full of smoke she's eight years old and now I have to go finish our leprechaun trap. [emoji23]


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[Imprzed205]

Your saw looks good. Who has tanks or gallons of fuel ran through one?

 

[Bedford T]

I got 3 and my friends have them and between us we have run gallons through them. I milled 4 boards I used over a qt. I keep my no corn fuel rotated to the car after 30 days. The gas can has a paper tag that gives the date it was purchased. It's mixed in another can. All cans go on the expire date. I never go past 45 days. I actually think my kit saws will last and last. If you store it run some motomix to flush the mixed fuel and it will not mess up your carb components. I been using h1r and it's growing on me.

 

[Johnnybar]

Your saw looks good. Who has tanks or gallons of fuel ran through one?

Only 2 gallons through mine. Someone mentioned 200 or 400 hrs on a AM saw but I cant remember who it was. Top ends are $25 shipped and you can OEM bearings and other items that are a PITA to replace if you are concerned about down time. My 660 is 100% stock Farmertec/Huztl, with no cylinder gasket, to see how all AM holds up when milling...but, there are jugs and mufflers on the shelf ready to mod later when stock gets boring...lol

 

[Bedford T]

I have an entire engine ready to bolt on handle if needed while milling.

 

[Bedford T]

Only 2 gallons through mine. Someone mentioned 200 or 400 hrs on a AM saw but I cant remember who it was.

When folks quote numbers like that they are usually associated with emission compliance not longevity and they get it confused.

 

[Johnnybar]

When folks quote numbers like that they are usually associated with emission compliance not longevity and they get it confused.

I understand what you are saying ( it's called CARB compliance, California Air Resource Board emissions stds) but, one fellow on the forum had ran his AM saw that many hours. Just 4 hrs a day adds up pretty quick...50 days = 200 hrs run time. Here's 7 mins of run time condensed into about 2 min...enjoy.

 

[davhul]

Works good. How's the grain look? Does it need the upgraded oil control bolt

 

[Bedford T]

Good job. Something I need to get used to is letting the engine cool some before cutting it off. Someone told me a minute or two would go a long way. Looks like you were sitting and cutting.nice.

 

[Johnnybar]

Works good. How's the grain look? Does it need the upgraded oil control bolt

Oil seems adequate but by no means as much as I would like for a 42" bar. I go through about half a tank of oil to each tank of gas with it tuned super rich due to still breaking in. She's spalted nicely from decades of lightening strikes and water intrusion.

 

[Bedford T]

Mother nature is something special and that kinda thing is proof.

 

[Johnnybar]

Works good. How's the grain look? Does it need the upgraded oil control bolt

I'll likely make an auxillary oiler to put the oil where it's needed most...on the business side of the bar. The 660's oiler can more than keep up with the back side of the bar. That way when I fell some of the 5' Oaks, I'll have a oiling system for 60"+ bars ready to go. Now when is Huztl making a 880 or 3120 kit!

 

[Blairito]

Any of you try out their chain?

I have the bar and chain on my ms 170, it came square filed, wondering what i should do when it gets dull, i figured its cheaper to buy another one than buy a new file
it cuts very well, and hasn't seemed to stretch.
the bar will tell in time

 

[dswensen]

Looks like I am also missing the nuts for the spikes


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I was too. I was missing three - two for one spike, and one for the roller chain catcher. Went to the hardware store and bought 10 of them for $0.16 each. The are the same as the carb nuts that I seem to misplace from time to time.

 

[dswensen]

I am almost positive I have the same leftover parts like the rest of you do I will compare a couple pictures again tonight. End it looks like I'm going to have to shave a little bit of the chain breaker bar to clear the top of the muffler


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I was expecting to have to shave my chain brake handle too based upon what I have read here, but mine fit perfectly.

One strange thing on my 660 kit that I haven't heard elsewhere yet. The center hole (where the bearing goes) on my clutch drum needed to be a few thousandths larger in diameter to fit with the bearing on the shaft. A Dremel took care of that, but I thought it was weird. Tried OEM bearings - it was definitely a problem with the drum. It is a rim drum.

 

[Bedford T]

That is weird and a first as well

 

[Wood Chopper]

Almost to clean and pretty to get dirty

Naaah. She will get to eat wood tomorrow. I'll bring the other saws ..too but I at least want to start tuning it tomorrow


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[Bedford T]

Awesome, nice bar