Bowtie
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Im on my way to my own personal Zen. Poulan 3000 (damn good little saw), 026 Pro, 028Super, MS361, 044, 064AV. I now need a 066/660, and that will happen!
Bar and chain interchangability, single parts source, proven track record, jobs created by manufacture in the USA, more servicing dealers than any other brand, ease of modification, so on and so forth...
The 260 is a fine choice.
Right, so you can run that 36" bar on the 026 and the 16" on the 660? Sorry, not trying to be a smart arse, but I question the advantages of bar interchangability. If you need a 16", run the 026. If you need a 36", run the 066. Or am I missing something?
I'd also tend to agree with Troll...I'd go for a non-Stihl in the small saw.
For the 260, I'm thinking of changing over the bar/chain to 3/8", as I'm sure the muffler mod will be able to handle it. Then, all my saws will be 3/8"x.050".
A dual port is in the near future for my 660. Can I put the chain catcher roller deal (like on the 361 kit) between the dawgs on the 660? I'd hate to screw up a 36" or even a 25" chain on that aluminum catcher if I ever do throw one. I picked up an 8 tooth for the 25" bar, I'll do a little comparison vs. the 7 tooth when I get a chance to bury it. I will probably do the HO oiler too, since I plan on milling sometime down the road.
As far as the 361 goes, I NEED to muffler mod it. Probably have someone do it, its cheaper than having to buy the brazing stuff and parts to do it myself. I also want to do the 441 bar stud upgrade.
Looking at the pic of the 361 makes me think of all the people who ask me why my bar is upside down :bang:
As far as adding more saws, I think that is farther down the road. If I get into this milling hard core, I may pick up an old 084 and fix er up. I would love to do a project, all these saws were bought new, I want one that I got running myself. Those 028 Supers are very, very tempting too. My dad has one, its a great saw.
Shouldn't the 3 saw plan include a top handle saw?
The 026 can handle 3/8 great, a muff mod even better.
Yes, you can add a chain catcher to the 660. Part # 1122 650 7700
Get the pipe and screen for your 361 and send the muff to me, easy to do. You may want to let your dealer set the carb after this mod if you don't feel confindent about adjusting the carb, it's easy to. The lake muff mod really wakes those little devils up.
You're missing one saw, a MS180. Its so much lighter than even the 260 its not even funny. I gave mine a muffler mod and a different carb and its one fast little limbing saw.
LOL, a 36" on the 026? I want some of that stuff ya'll are smokin':smoking: Tzed was speaking on the theory of using/having the ability to swap bars if needed. If all your saws are Stihl, same pitch, etc., you can use most of your bars. He has a 20" on the 361, say he wants to put it on the 026 for limbing/reach, boooyah, a light limber.
A non-Stihl for a small saw? LOL, :smoking: again..........
2K, you're doing what you do best...regurgitating what you hear on AS. Nothing wrong with Tzed's thoughts. It's a good post, but I'm trying to get you to think for a minute. Honestly, how many people are going to swap a 20" bar from their 361 onto their 026 to cut a few limbs? Real world, not theoretical. I'd bet most will just grab the saw with the correct size bar and get it done. It's a 3 saw plan, not a 3 bar plan. I may be smoking something, but if you're blowing off anything but Stihl, then I'd say your drinking something...Kool-Aid.
Alright, thanks! I'll probably order the catcher and DP cover next week.
I guess thats why I'm just not too impressed with my 361, ok, I said it. Its a great saw, sure, but I just love the way that 260 runs! I have no problem with tuning the saw. I picked up a tach from Amicks and have muff modded two other saws other than my 260. The drywall screw is my friend, hehe. So all is good there.
The muffler mod will make a lot of difference. Then get an 8-t rim sprocket for it if you really want optimum performance. I did this with mine, and I LOVE it!
Surely not, but it should include a MS361, a 346xp, and and a 372xp....Shouldn't the 3 saw plan include a top handle saw?
Surely not, but it should include a MS361, a 346xp, and and a 372xp....
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