solo 680 questions

[watsonr]

Have a Solo 680, did a little reading and it really doesn't say much, most of the info is 5 years old. They take good to port work and were taken over by Dolmar...or something like that.

Someone tell me, is it a good saw, parts out there easy to get and are they runners?

Thanks,

 

[RandyMac]

They are strong runners, I really enjoyed the one I ran. I hear coils can be tough to come by. Don't know anything for sure about general parts.

 

[Guido Salvage]

There is one for sale on the Norfolk CL now if you need one ($300).

 

[SawTroll]

As far as I know, it is a 690 with a smaller engine.

 

[kr5258]

I just put a new coil and air filter on the one I have. Found a source for new OEM parts that ended up being cheaper than the used ones I found. Currently looking for a used clutch drum and bar setup.

 

[watsonr]

There is one for sale on the Norfolk CL now if you need one ($300).

That is why I'm asking. A friend needs a saw and doesn't want to pay anything for it. I've heard they were a pretty good saw but wanted a second, third and fourth opinion.

 

[SawTroll]

I don't think there was a Dolmar version of the 680/690 - that was (is) the later 694. :msp_wink:

 

[Farley9n]

Plus One

On most of the above! They are a terrific saw ( that's mine in Randy's post ) When I got it the coil was bad and most of my coil searching was met with offers to buy the saw! Seems they are an excellent 5 cube class saw. $300 for a good runner is a deal!
They don't last long on eBay........Bob

 

[adam32]

watsonr, they are alright...be best to just ship it out to me!

kr5258, hey I haven't forgotten about your clutch drum (okay i might've forgot), but I should have some time Friday to get it wrapped and shipped out...

 

[weedeaterman]

solo 680

Are there any good aftermarket Cylinder and piston kits for this model and who sells it?

Thanks Guys.

 

[weedeaterman]

Hi Randy

Have a Solo 680, did a little reading and it really doesn't say much, most of the info is 5 years old. They take good to port work and were taken over by Dolmar...or something like that.

Someone tell me, is it a good saw, parts out there easy to get and are they runners?

Thanks,

Hi Randy!

 

[adam32]

Are there any good aftermarket Cylinder and piston kits for this model and who sells it?

Thanks Guys.

Nope...but a Stihl 064 piston will work with a bit of work.