Yeah, I made one out of one my old B.T.S. side covers, looks weird but works great.
660 has problems clearing noodles....
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Yeah, I made one out of one my old B.T.S. side covers, looks weird but works great.
rngrchad
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I was running both saws. My technique must need to change when using the 660, because I had no problems whatsoever w/ the 390(scratching my head)
This 660 didn't come with a roller catcher on the dawg. It has an aluminum chain catch on the underbelly of the saw. We even went to the Stihl dealer to get some new chain and asked about getting the roller catcher. We were told they don't have one for it...?
I don't want anyone to think this 660 doesn't noodle well, it just currently doesn't keep up with the 390. I removed the aluminum chaincatch and it helped a lot but the saw still doesn't clear chips incredibly well.
Cool Polexie. Thanks for the part number as I'm sure my friend is going to want to do anything he possibly can to make it faster than it is currently!
You need to post some videos of that. The hardcore Stihl people aren't going to believe that story. Seeing is believing.
I do have videos of it, but I can't seem to figure out what file extension they are. I can not find anything to play the videos. They look fine on my friends cell phone but when downloaded will not play on the computer
I ought to tach each saw in the cut just for sh*t's and giggles.If the 660 had better chain speed it would have smoked the 390 easily.
Like B_Turner said, I too feel a bit uncomfortable when doing that. I tried it a few times but not only scared me a bit, but felt awkward too.
Thanks for the great replie gang. I'll let ya'll know if I get the videos figured out or get the 660 clearing noodles better.
Is your friend running a 7 tooth or 8 tooth?
rngrchad
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we both are currently running 7 tooth......
Alright space why haven't you told us about your new bride.You have to remember that Stihl people are not concerned with cutting speed. They're concerned with having a person close by to take all the extra money from them.
If your guys run 8 tooth it will increase your chain speed.
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polexie
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alright space why haven't you told us about your new bride.
lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rngrchad
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I've got an 8 rim sprocket(had to steal it back as it was on the 660). I'm running it on my 372 w/ 24" bar. Haven't tried it on the 390 yet.
volks-man
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hogwash!
lazy arse dealer.
660 ipl # 18 = 1122 650 7700
includes roller, bolt, nut, retainer clip.
also need: 660 ip # 21 = 1122 640 8300
bumper strip that fits in place of aluminum catcher.
660 noodles just fine with roller installed and aluminum catcher removed.
Yeah you can tell the difference in speed with an 8, I run one on my 440 and my 394.
rngrchad
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Excellent. I can walk back in to that dealer with those part #'s. We had no idea that the aluminum catcher has a bumper strip to replace it! Awesome. I'll bet if we ditched the aluminum catch, and ran the dawg-roller it should noodle like a dream. With the dawg catch I don't think we'll even run the one on the belly of the saw. Thanks Volks-man.
I certainly noticed on the 372 but can't say I liked the extra speed anymore. Maybe I'll like the 8 rim on the 390 w/ 28" bar alot more.
-Chad
Yeah I'm sure you'll notice a bigger difference with the 390 than the 372, due to the torque differences.
When you pick up chain speed you loose some torque.
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
I've never had a problem with Stihl's clearing noodles, they clear much better than the 2171 I had.
Take off the small pos chain catcher and add the roller.
Take off the small pos chain catcher and add the roller.
volks-man
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
you need to add the 660 bumper strip # to your sig.
save me some work next time!
My sig is maxed out, 500 letter/symbols, I can't add no more.
My sig is maxed out, 500 letter/symbols, I can't add no more.
Well, if you drop the words "part" and "Stihl" you should be able to squeeze it in there. We would never know that you are a Stihl fan. I know it is real hard to tell.
2000ssm6
Stihl User
Well, if you drop the words "part" and "Stihl" you should be able to squeeze it in there. We would never know that you are a Stihl fan. I know it is real hard to tell.
Then the noobs would just ask more questions like, "will these fit a husky or Dolmar".
Don't worry we'll know what you mean by part numbers.
