Echo 2511T falling spike install problems

[Yotaismygame]

Echo sells a falling spike for this saw as an add on option. I bought one and it turns out the holes it mounts on aren't tapped. Has anyone else ran into this problem? Seems odd that Echo would require the owner to supply the hardware and tap the holes to mount it.

 

[full chizel]

There are self tapping screws sold seperately.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/bolt-torx-5x12-p-975278.html

 

[Yotaismygame]

Well shoot I had no Idea. Thank you sir. For anyone else who comes across this the Part number is V805000240

I'm going to look for a local solution instead from an actual hardware store... not Homedepot

 

[Ketchup]

Stihl coarse threads work also. The Echo spikes are pretty terrible though. I like a ms170 (or china equivalent) spike modded to fit. They have a lot more reach and pivot without being too big.

 

[Yotaismygame]

Stihl coarse threads work also. The Echo spikes are pretty terrible though. I like a ms170 (or china equivalent) spike modded to fit. They have a lot more reach and pivot without being too big.

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Good to know, thanks. I ended up buying m5x12 button head bolts. Will just tap it myself.

 

[Yotaismygame]

I can now definitely see why the 170 spike would be better. The echo one barely sticks out. Got some button head bolts m5-12 and tapped it myself. Took a minute since it’s just plastic.

 

[Snap]

Stihl coarse threads work also. The Echo spikes are pretty terrible though. I like a ms170 (or china equivalent) spike modded to fit. They have a lot more reach and pivot without being too big.

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What did you have to modify? Those Stihl screws too?

 

[JimBear]

I just had one made out of stainless. Bumper spike/case shield.

 

[stubnail67]

Echo sells a falling spike for this saw as an add on option. I bought one and it turns out the holes it mounts on aren't tapped. Has anyone else ran into this problem? Seems odd that Echo would require the owner to supply the hardware and tap the holes to mount it.

I used the spikes and screws from a cs 330t worked perfect....i will post pics tomorrow....

 

[Snap]

I used the spikes and screws from a cs 330t worked perfect....i will post pics tomorrow....

Bigger than the 2511t spikes?

 

[stubnail67]

Bigger than the 2511t spikes?

They work i have to say the stihl ones are much nicer i just had these on hand...if i could choose those stihl ones look really nice....I knew i had a pic in my pc sorry it does not show all of it next time i get a chance with the bar off i will post a better one....

 

[stubnail67]

Stihl coarse threads work also. The Echo spikes are pretty terrible though. I like a ms170 (or china equivalent) spike modded to fit. They have a lot more reach and pivot without being too big.

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very nice blows the echo spikes away...

 

[mweba]

I just had one made out of stainless. Bumper spike/case shield.

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Welp, I like that. Tig time!

 

[heimannm]

Hey Mitch!

 

[Snap]

Stihl ms170 vs Echo 2511t spikes. The Stihl might be a bit aggressive for the capability of the saw. Hole alignment is another topic.

 

[NeSurfcaster]

2511t spike is a little/a lot weak but it's better then nothing. Don't take much of a knot to keep the spike off the tree. Sharp chain makes up for it

 

[Ketchup]

Stihl ms170 vs Echo 2511t spikes. The Stihl might be a bit aggressive for the capability of the saw. Hole alignment is another topic.


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I grind the top flange down some and create a hook. I was skeptical it would last, but looks good after a year of daily use. Bolted to a plastic case like that, you don’t want to get too aggressive anyway.

 

[Snap]

I used the spikes and screws from a cs 330t worked perfect....i will post pics tomorrow....

Do you know the part number?
Scratch that question; It appears to be the same part number as the CS-2511t, so the little baby bumper.