Echo CS680 with 32" Bar ?

[Shawnthe SharkBite]

Im new to this site . All that aside finally figured out how to start a forum . Ive got an echo cs 680 stock , i run a 20in and 24in bar on her and they work awesome . One member on here told me that a 32in bar is for higher range CC saws which i totally understand and appreciate the advice . Told me to start a forum so here i am .

With the warning in hand , what bar or part number for the bar do i need to get so I can run a 32in bar. Itd only use it here and there. Main reason i want a 32in bar is theres no sense in gettin a 27in bar. The 3inches isnt worth spending the extra money to me.

Any other warnings or input im never opposed to hearing . Im here to learn .

P.S. At some point i do plan on doing a MM and port but thats later down the road and that may close the CC gap recommended.

 

[rd35]

Longer bars require more power to keep the chain moving in large diameter logs. If you are REALLY careful about how you set it up and use it, you can run that 32" bar on your 680. Some suggestions I will make for running a 32" bar on your 680 are: 1) get a full skip chain. These are easier to pull and require less power from the saw to operate in large wood. 2) Do not put an aggressive grind on the depth gauges of your cutters. 0.020 or a little less will help tremendously in keeping the chain moving! 3) turn up your chain oiler as high as it will go to be sure you get plenty of lube on that chain.
All these things will help your power head to be able to pull the chain through the cut without stopping. The main problem folks have, besides getting frustrated because their chain keeps locking up in the cut, is that they tend to burn up clutches and clutch drums....which often progresses into damaging the saw case with excessive heat....and in extreme cases you can get the clutch so hot it will ignite the oily sawdust in there causing a small fire. There have been many saws over the years damaged or destroyed because of long bars being used improperly. Always remember that when your clutch is slipping....it is also getting hotter....and hotter...and HOTTER!

 

[hseII]

Im new to this site . All that aside finally figured out how to start a forum . Ive got an echo cs 680 stock , i run a 20in and 24in bar on her and they work awesome . One member on here told me that a 32in bar is for higher range CC saws which i totally understand and appreciate the advice . Told me to start a forum so here i am .

With the warning in hand , what bar or part number for the bar do i need to get so I can run a 32in bar. Itd only use it here and there. Main reason i want a 32in bar is theres no sense in gettin a 27in bar. The 3inches isnt worth spending the extra money to me.

Any other warnings or input im never opposed to hearing . Im here to learn .

P.S. At some point i do plan on doing a MM and port but thats later down the road and that may close the CC gap recommended.

http://acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/BMP/10?OpenDocument

That’s a D176 Mount, you are limited to 0.050” gauge chain unless you happen upon a used old McCulloch bar being 0.063”.

Looking on eBay, no 32” D176 Oregons are available.
Oregon Part Number-320RNDD176

Your Echo dealer should probably have one.



You could buy an adapter & run Stihl pattern Bars on it,( much more available.)

Bar
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/400628153621

Adapter-
@Homelite410 makes & sells adapters.

I would encourage you to run full Skip on that saw if you do go down this path.

A stock 70cc is no Thriller with 32” of Chain.

Chain-
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112853292167

@radio sells the same & similar chain also- I would give him 1st shot as he’s typically a bit more economical.




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[LuDookie]

rd35's advise is spot on. But, you'll find that saw will run a 32" about like it runs the 24". It's got good low end torque and doesn't fall flat on it's face with a few extra inches of bar. Turn up the oiler and use the manual thumb pump liberally.

 

[tdiguy]

I had a 32" .404 .063 bar on my cs-800P. It pulled it, but was pretty anemic. I went back to the 27". If you have wood to cut that needs the 32", i would do it, otherwise i would stick with what you have.

 

[Shawnthe SharkBite]

This is awesome , thank you guys so much for the advice . So very helpful and thank you @hsell for the links and contacts .