Sold Makita 6401

[Brian_NC]

I had planned to turn this into a 7900 but with a 461 and 440 I just don't need it, and I doubt I would ever get around to messing with it anyway. When I bought it it was slightly scored, I had a decent 6401 p&c here and put it on the saw. It will run and the compression feels good, it does however have problems. To start it you have to choke it and then hold the throttle wide open to get it fire off. If you don't start it that way it will flood everytime. It oils ok and makes no unusual noises, but it does have starting issues. Powerhead only.
125 plus shipping.

 

[ncpete]

I had planned to turn this into a 7900 but with a 461 and 440 I just don't need it, and I doubt I would ever get around to messing with it anyway. When I bought it it was slightly scored, I had a decent 6401 p&c here and put it on the saw. It will run and the compression feels good, it does however have problems. To start it you have to choke it and then hold the throttle wide open to get it fire off. If you don't start it that way it will flood everytime. It oils ok and makes no unusual noises, but it does have starting issues. Powerhead only.
125 plus shipping.

Where in NC, Brian? Have been looking to go big - and this may fit the budget the CFO has given me, even if it is a little borked, especially if you are close, and it is something I could pick up. ---- I am in Fayetteville, work in Cary,

 

[Brian_NC]

I appreciate the inquiry, the saw actually sold shortly after I listed it. Thanks to everyone for all the interest.

 

[sammy riddle]

Thanks Brian this one staying in the great state of nc

 

[mdavlee]

You're quick. Wish I had seen it earlier.

 

[Josh Long]

Thanks Brian this one staying in the great state of nc

I would be curious to know if you fixed this and what the problem was, my 6401 will only start when wide open and it's giving me fits to get it to run or idle properly afterwards. It's probably gonna go to the local shop tomorrow.

I was hunting an air leak, and have done the crank seals, and redone the cylinder gasket in this effort, but am still in the same boat?!

 

[shorthunter]

I would be curious to know if you fixed this and what the problem was, my 6401 will only start when wide open and it's giving me fits to get it to run or idle properly afterwards. It's probably gonna go to the local shop tomorrow.

I was hunting an air leak, and have done the crank seals, and redone the cylinder gasket in this effort, but am still in the same boat?!

Sounds like a carb issue but if you really think it is acting like an air leak, check your center case gasket

 

[sammy riddle]

Sounds like a carb issue but if you really think it is acting like an air leak, check your center case gasket

I replied same thing in a pm
Carb issues first place I would check anyway

 

[Josh Long]

Thank you for your opinions, you are probably right. I wish I had a good carb I could swap onto it.

I ended up dropping it off at the local dolmar dealer, along with some donuts to hopefully speed up their diagnosis. I checked the carb over as best I could, but I'm pretty weak around them. I figured it was time to get a real answer from the pros...

I'm getting tired of trying or mill with a. 54cc saw while an 85cc saw is sidelined.

Will post when I have news!