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I just picked one up. Looks like a runner. I can't find any information on this saw on Mike's site. Can anybody enlighten me?
They never made a 580 - but they made a 680.
They also made a 550/575/577.
The 550/575/577 cylinders had a 580 cast into them, on the base flange. 550 and 575 had magnesium handles, 577 had nylon. 550 had 3 bolts on the recoil (red), 575 had 4 (black).
Post a picture...we'll let ya know what you have.
And...if you need parts, I have boxes and boxes full.
Here are the pics. Not much wiggle room here if you ask me.
Looks like a 580.
That "Dec 85" etched into the saw seems to be pretty suggestive about it's age.
Find a dealer, they should be able to get any parts.
I like my 577. The 757 won't hold the muffler bolts.
Here are the pics. Not much wiggle room here if you ask me.
http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=71233&stc=1&d=1210820672
new bolts, Red loctite, dinged threads, new cylinder (eventually).
Nothing seems to keep it on long enough. Cuts like crazy, I like it as well as our Husqy 272. Doesn't turn as fast, but seems to have more power.
That'll probably get some folks stirred up.
Did he give you any specs on this saw such as horsepower, etc.?
Just curious.
It may have been a prototype that some dealers had, but who knows?
Is that the serial number plate in front of the handle? 60001, or 60001x? Lots of zeros there. Reminds me of the time I got a bunch of old Crosman airguns from the collection of a former factory employee. Some of the serial numbers were xx0001. I later learned that in many instances he had been given the first one off the line.
I just talked to a very nice gentleman from the Oregon office and he said that the 580 was not sold in the US...said parts would be VERY difficult to find.
Well, I have a NOS piston and cylinder kit with 580 stamped on the side of it. I am also willing to bet $5 that most, if not ALL of the parts from a 550/680 will fit that saw...of which I have boxes full. Pop the covers off, take some detailed pictures of what is underneath.
Cool saw no doubt...the rarest thing on it is the almost new looking 580 sticker.
Well, I have a NOS piston and cylinder kit with 580 stamped on the side of it. I am also willing to bet $5 that most, if not ALL of the parts from a 550/680 will fit that saw...of which I have boxes full. Pop the covers off, take some detailed pictures of what is underneath.
Cool saw no doubt...the rarest thing on it is the almost new looking 580 sticker.
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