He bought an R model specifically for milling? I wonder if it has the factory race cam? Wonder how he got his hands on a factory custom? Those factory order forms aren't just for anyone, he must have connections. Beautiful saw there!
He bought an R model specifically for milling? I wonder if it has the factory race cam? Wonder how he got his hands on a factory custom? Those factory order forms aren't just for anyone, he must have connections. Beautiful saw there!
He bought an R model specifically for milling? I wonder if it has the factory race cam? Wonder how he got his hands on a factory custom? Those factory order forms aren't just for anyone, he must have connections. Beautiful saw there!
A factory race cam? I certainly doubt that. I’m sure when he said he had to wait 3 weeks to get one from the factory meant I don’t stock ms880s and I’ll have to order one. What’s the R version of the 880? A 3/4 wrap handle?
I was afraid that. Damn!
Here is the saw.
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Just look at all them bells and whistles...
There is a good dealer close by, with a very experienced former saw shop owner, who I will see about getting this set up for cutting. I hate the idea of running a really long bar on this or any saw, maybe something just under 40 inches.
I'm starting to like this saw. I've never ran one, but the few times I have held one, I thought, "to damn big". Doesn't seem so big anymore.
Not that they aren’t nice saws but they are big old hogs used for stumping and really big wood. 36” and under I’d rather have my 064 any day. I’ve got an 084 that I’ve used a couple times in the last 6 years, but the need arises very infrequently. Maybe you can find a trade partner with a 6 series and some cash!
That's the newest version, having the stamped stainless muffler. This saw requires a MS361 coil to get rid of the rediculously low rev limit. It also has the more restrictive carb and intake boot. Replacement is not required with porting, but is recommended. I haven't personally made that change so don't recall is it was earlier MS880 parts or 088 parts used.
Get a 41” bar for $105 at any Stihl dealer.
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