bigjohnintexas
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I purchased a brand new, from the dealer, MS661 on Monday. Been kinda hard to find so I pulled the trigger. Thought it was a 661C when I purchased it, tag on shelf said 661C, receipt says 661C-M. I noticed today when looking it over that it has jet screw holes in the side cover which my 261C does not. So, after a little research tonight, it appears that they are now selling a 661 non-mtronic. I didn’t even realize this was an option.
Here’s the thing….. I really like my 261C. I have zero complaints about the Mtronic. I thought this was the CM version and that’s what I wanted. I’m sure the shop will work with me as I haven’t even sunk it into the first piece of wood yet. I’ve done 3 heat cycles at 3/4 throttle to break it in, and that’s it. But, should I keep this or ask for a swap/refund? He had one other 661 there that was a wrap handle and I’m not sure if it is mtronic or not.
I don’t necessarily mind tuning my saws. One of my 460’s I split the cases on and completely rebuilt and ported it myself. Ive rebuilt quite a few top ends, etc and have a tach to tune my saws. That being said, I’m going to mainly use the 661 for milling so it’s not going to be a play saw, and for that a mtronic sounds perfect. Are there any other differences of the 661C over this saw other than the auto carb? I’m guessing mine has the updated oiler because it throws oil on the bar like I’ve never seen before. How much better on fuel would the 661C be for milling which is primarily wide open anyway?
WWYD? Opinions and advice appreciated.
Here’s the thing….. I really like my 261C. I have zero complaints about the Mtronic. I thought this was the CM version and that’s what I wanted. I’m sure the shop will work with me as I haven’t even sunk it into the first piece of wood yet. I’ve done 3 heat cycles at 3/4 throttle to break it in, and that’s it. But, should I keep this or ask for a swap/refund? He had one other 661 there that was a wrap handle and I’m not sure if it is mtronic or not.
I don’t necessarily mind tuning my saws. One of my 460’s I split the cases on and completely rebuilt and ported it myself. Ive rebuilt quite a few top ends, etc and have a tach to tune my saws. That being said, I’m going to mainly use the 661 for milling so it’s not going to be a play saw, and for that a mtronic sounds perfect. Are there any other differences of the 661C over this saw other than the auto carb? I’m guessing mine has the updated oiler because it throws oil on the bar like I’ve never seen before. How much better on fuel would the 661C be for milling which is primarily wide open anyway?
WWYD? Opinions and advice appreciated.