Solo 650 muffler

[rainman14624]

A small hole has developed in the top of the muffler on my Solo 650. Started shooting hot flecks of plastic on my hand when I was cutting firewood yesterday. A new muffler is hard to find, but can order one for about $65 with tax. My question is if it's worth replacing the muffler or should I buy a new saw from brand that has readily available parts?

 

[leecopland]

I have a muffler that may fit, yours for the cost of postage

Lee

 

[wde_1978]

^-^-^- One can't beat that price! -^-^-^

Also, why not plug the hole with weld?
If it is rotten on that particular spot strengthen it with a piece of tin sheet.

65$ for a muffler is a lot for any saw in my mind, I'd rather tinker up a custom muffler if I really required one.

If Your Solo 650 is otherwise in running condition just fix, or replace, the muffler.
Be sure to take it off the saw before any attempts to repair it!

 

[rainman14624]

Lee, I've attached a photo of the muffler. If you think your muffler would work, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
David

 

[leecopland]

two pics of the one I have distance between bolts is 38mm or 1 1/2 inches. Two bolts only off a 654/ Homelite 340

 

[rainman14624]

Good news. My neighbor, who is handy with a torch, was able to braze a piece of metal on top of the hole. It was touchy because the muffler was so thin, but he got it done. Thanks for the help!

 

[wde_1978]

Good news. My neighbor, who is handy with a torch, was able to braze a piece of metal on top of the hole. It was touchy because the muffler was so thin, but he got it done. Thanks for the help!

Told ya...

Now we need a video of that saw in action!