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Old trick and works good! Try to do it on all my saws once a year!!!Actually it was kero not turps
Old trick and works good! Try to do it on all my saws once a year!!!Actually it was kero not turps
My 6401 tends to oil a bit too much, even with a 32" bar on board. Then it keeps dripping bar oil later like a 3-year old that still needs a diaper. I live with that because everything else that this saw does is superb. That includes run with Stihl bars by using a small bar adapter that I fabricated in my shop:
Well, I have a 24" and a 32" bar with the narrower slot, but I like being able to use any equipment I have in the truck with it as the need arises. That's why I made the adapter, and it works.No man should run Stihl bars on a Dolmar or Husky.
At least grind the Stihl logo off before posting photos ; )
Well, I have a 24" and a 32" bar with the narrower slot, but I like being able to use any equipment I have in the truck with it as the need arises. That's why I made the adapter, and it works.
Repairing my 6421 as we speak, original owner burned up the bar, melted the oil pump drive into a plastic blob....Where is this vent you mentioned? Is it in the cap or cast into the saw case? Wanna get this thing going soon, gotta stock up for the winter. Thanks!Sounds like you have an issue. If you have concerns about the vent, use an air hose and blow through the vent. Also try cleaning the oil pickup line in the tank, they can get filled with wood dust. If that doesn't fix the problem, you may need to replace the white plastic adjustment screw. The screw has a knob on the end that regulates the vertical movement of the pomp piston, over time they wear down, it's an easy cheap fix.
I run a 32" bar on my 7900 without any problems. Remember modern saws don't oil like older saws, you're never going to see oil sling off the end of the bar, just a fine mist. Not to put Stihl saws down, but if you think the 7900 oiler is bad, give a 660 a try. The stock oilers are useless on the 660 IMHO.
Found the vent, it's cast into the saw case. New oil pump, new line with pickup screen and new bar and chain. Cuts like a dream, had to turn oiler down fully, was oiling TOO much after repairs.Repairing my 6421 as we speak, original owner burned up the bar, melted the oil pump drive into a plastic blob....Where is this vent you mentioned? Is it in the cap or cast into the saw case? Wanna get this thing going soon, gotta stock up for the winter. Thanks!
Like an old AMC....parts from this and that and it all works together. Nicely done.Sorry for the Photobucket cop out that trashed my Pic on this thread. Here are three Pics showing that I did this:
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Believe me, it works. I used a good hardwood to make the adapter, still have it and used it last week.
Sorry for the Photobucket cop out that trashed my Pic on this thread. Here are three Pics showing that I did this:
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Believe me, it works. I used a good hardwood to make the adapter, still have it and used it last week.
Aligns the bar correctly. Stihl bars have a larger "groove" than Dolmars. Here's Dolmars bar, see how much narrower it is?I'm dumb. Explain to me what the wood insert on the Stihlkita does. Thanks.
Aligns the bar correctly. Stihl bars have a larger "groove" than Dolmars. Here's Dolmars bar, see how much narrower it is?
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