GrassGuerilla
Olympic Piss-reving wanna be.
Friend of a friend is lookin to sell a couple Echo saws. Compression is around 130 on both. Seems a bit low. I was hoping to get an idea of what they should have. Quick search turned up very little.
130 on the 400 is pretty solid. That's getting a little on the lower side for the 590. Although the book actually calls for 110-180. Might want to pull the muffler and check for scoring. Very easy to do on that saw.Friend of a friend is lookin to sell a couple Echo saws. Compression is around 130 on both. Seems a bit low. I was hoping to get an idea of what they should have. Quick search turned up very little.
I likes 195.Pretty sure it's not the tester. No adaptor needed. It reads 160 psi on my 200t, and 195 psi on my Homie 450.
I likes 195.
130 on the 400 is pretty solid. That's getting a little on the lower side for the 590. Although the book actually calls for 110-180. Might want to pull the muffler and check for scoring. Very easy to do on that saw.
To be honest I can't give 100% definite answer to that. My educated guess would be that if an engine is being troubleshooted for a will not start issue the dealer then knows the lowest compression the engine will start and run at. If a customer borough me a saw with a 110 even 120 reading I would highly recommend a rebuild. That being said I have seen some echos run with no issues at less than 100. I have service update school in a couple months and I will try to remember to ask that question.We are fortunate to have a dealer and Echo sponsor that has joined our ranks. I am trying to learn more about the Echo line of saws. You have commented that the Echo book states 110 psi compression is acceptable. To me, that low amount of compression is close to a saw being unable to run, much less run correctly. Can you please comment as to why Echo would consider that "acceptable" ?
I likes 195.
Yes the P actually stands for professional cutting system. But all the P models are magnesium cased and what I would consider to be "pro saws." Yes their homeowner saws have the clamshell design but the CS-370 and CS-400 are quite bullet proof and used by many tree trimming companies etc. I don't think much of the CS-310Thank youWSE. I assume you can distinguish between a pro echo saw and a homeowner saw by the addition of the "P" after the numeric designation. Is echo similar to the rest of the saw makers in that their line of homeowner saws are the clamshell engine configuration? I have an older 702evl and it is a very solid saw, although heavy. Thank you.
I think the 555 is much a better non-pro saw, the price difference not withstanding. The 590/600/620 have a very plasticky feel. I do agree that for the money the 590 is a good buy.Also the CS-590 is not the clamshell design it's all magnesium casing which makes it the very best "non pro" saw on the market especially for the price IMO.
I guess I consider the 555 a pro saw. Namely because it's the same price range as the Echo 60cc pros and I'm an Echo and Husky dealer. If the two were the same price I would grab the 555. It is a bit lighter and maybe a touch faster. But I just can't see it as a better value.I think the 555 is much a better non-pro saw, the price difference not withstanding. The 590/600/620 have a very plasticky feel. I do agree that for the money the 590 is a good buy.
Also the CS-590 is not the clamshell design it's all magnesium casing which makes it the very best "non pro" saw on the market especially for the price IMO.
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