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Posted: 12/1/2022 3:10:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It is not fuel injection per say but rather electronic mixture controlled. It is still a carburetor, autotune works really really well. https://slideplayer.com/slide/12891444/78/images/6/AutoTuneTM+%2C+how+does+it+work.jpquote] Auto tunes do not last long in Bush AK. Water and shitty fuel do them in. Plus no real dealer to work on them. No way to separate the water before putting it in the saw? |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:17:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryDamn that's sweet, but I was talking about a maul.  I love legacy tools so I'll probably pick up a nice forest axe and maul at some point. I regret not keeping the axes my grandfather had after he passed; would be cool to clean them up, sharpen, and replace the handles. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:56:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey what'chu boys favoring for a firewood-splitter these days? I use a 25t hydraulic splitter from Rural King....haven't found anything it wouldn't split yet.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 9:19:49 AM EDT
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Countyline 25ton for years for a small firewwod side gig. No issues to date.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 11:51:19 AM EDT
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Monster maul I’ve had for 40 years. Got my moneys worth.
Looks like this. I think I paid about 10-20 bucks back then.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 11:58:00 AM EDT
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I'm on year 6 or 7 with the big stihl pro maul with the guard on it, up north. Big green beech round, say a 16-18+ inch dia piece, it can't split easily, it literally bounces up no matter how hard I swing it the first 5 times. Eventually it gives up going for the sides, not the middle.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:45:49 PM EDT
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Big pecan, especially dry, is a tough wood to cut.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 2:01:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn that's sweet, but I was talking about a maul. I love legacy tools so I'll probably pick up a nice forest axe and maul at some point. I regret not keeping the axes my grandfather had after he passed; would be cool to clean them up, sharpen, and replace the handles. Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn that's sweet, but I was talking about a maul. I love legacy tools so I'll probably pick up a nice forest axe and maul at some point. I regret not keeping the axes my grandfather had after he passed; would be cool to clean them up, sharpen, and replace the handles. Combination of Fiskars Axe, an 8 pound maul, a 6 pound maul, a splitting wedge, an 8 pound sledge, and a Kindling Cracker XL. The Fiskars axe is like cheating. The Kindling cracker is ideal for those smaller rounds that you only have to split in half--give you a nice accurate split. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 2:17:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No way to separate the water before putting it in the saw? Then filter it going into the small mixing jug. Also filter it again if it sat for any length. Saw tank gets dumped out every so often. I live on the river so a lot of moisture in the air. This summer we had rain almost every day from July to October.  Fucking water in everything. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 3:30:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I filter the fuel going into the 5 gal jug. Then filter it going into the small mixing jug. Also filter it again if it sat for any length. Saw tank gets dumped out every so often. I live on the river so a lot of moisture in the air. This summer we had rain almost every day from July to October. Fucking water in everything. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: No way to separate the water before putting it in the saw? Then filter it going into the small mixing jug. Also filter it again if it sat for any length. Saw tank gets dumped out every so often. I live on the river so a lot of moisture in the air. This summer we had rain almost every day from July to October. Fucking water in everything. That sucks! |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:14:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Monster maul I’ve had for 40 years. Got my moneys worth. Looks like this. I think I paid about 10-20 bucks back then. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/443141/BB37611D-2433-4D8B-B86C-4D7A3D6921DB_jpe-2619953.JPG I got both the 15# Monster Maul and the log lift made by Stoltz in trade for a cord of wood when I was I high school. It works better than the knock offs and I have no idea why. Wedge angle? Orange paint? |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:27:18 PM EDT
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Just reading about you guys hand splitting is wearing me out.....I think I'll stick with my hydraulic splitter.
I do own multiple axes (mainly wedge beaters) and a maul that gets used more as a sledge hammer than anything. 
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Posted: 12/2/2022 11:04:46 PM EDT
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Snagged this one yesterday, a mint Stihl 026....
         
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Posted: 12/2/2022 11:49:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Snagged this one yesterday, a mint Stihl 026.... https://i.imgur.com/XIlCynY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/R8IHjKT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lxC0AlS.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7DJVPEC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qfNMg3v.jpg https://i.imgur.com/i2C10OA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ND2sf4p.jpg https://i.imgur.com/aXZj3qX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tes4hGd.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0gZTx7k.jpg Piss us all off and tell us how cheap it was. That is a mint condition saw. |
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Posted: 12/2/2022 11:52:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Piss us all off and tell us how cheap it was. That is a mint condition saw. $135 
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Posted: 12/3/2022 12:31:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: $135 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Piss us all off and tell us how cheap it was. That is a mint condition saw. $135 |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 12:34:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Snagged this one yesterday, a mint Stihl 026.... https://i.imgur.com/XIlCynY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/R8IHjKT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lxC0AlS.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7DJVPEC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qfNMg3v.jpg https://i.imgur.com/i2C10OA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ND2sf4p.jpg https://i.imgur.com/aXZj3qX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tes4hGd.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0gZTx7k.jpg Lucky!!! |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 12:42:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/3/2022 2:21:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: $135 Stole that thing, good job |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 6:48:03 AM EDT
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Yep, you stole it (as long as the piston doesn't look like a pine cone)
I have its younger cousin  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 7:32:11 AM EDT
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Sweet saws.
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Posted: 12/3/2022 7:58:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Snagged this one yesterday, a mint Stihl 026.... https://i.imgur.com/XIlCynY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/R8IHjKT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lxC0AlS.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7DJVPEC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qfNMg3v.jpg https://i.imgur.com/i2C10OA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ND2sf4p.jpg https://i.imgur.com/aXZj3qX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tes4hGd.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0gZTx7k.jpg Damn, buy a lotto ticket. |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 7:59:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/3/2022 8:23:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just reading about you guys hand splitting is wearing me out.....I think I'll stick with my hydraulic splitter. I do own multiple axes (mainly wedge beaters) and a maul that gets used more as a sledge hammer than anything. In my defense, I've hand split all my life. I'm also in limbo as I'm just in a rental and will be moving next year if my builder holds up his end. I'll buy a splitter, but there is a lot of stuff where hand splitting will be much faster than the splitter. Of course I could ball out and get a high end Eastonmade splitter. If I did that, you wouldn't get me away from the thing. 
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Posted: 12/3/2022 9:59:35 AM EDT
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 10 Dangerous Homemade Automatic Firewood Processing Machine, Wood Cutting Machine Splitting Firewood |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 11:17:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/3/2022 9:21:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: First one is aces. Second one is   .Quote HistoryGuess you are just not brave enough?
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Posted: 12/4/2022 2:20:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Guess you are just not brave enough? lol, firewood ain't worth my limb nor life. 
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Posted: 12/4/2022 12:23:39 PM EDT
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Cleaned up my CS6700 and put a brake cover with side chain adjuster on it. Saw was made in late 90s and runs like new. 67cc and quiet/smooth. Magnesium case, adjustable oiler, good power. I cleaned it well and have a new bar coming. I have neglected it too long, it deserves some TLC.
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Posted: 12/4/2022 12:28:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cleaned up my CS6700 and put a brake cover with side chain adjuster on it. Saw was made in late 90s and runs like new. 67cc and quiet/smooth. Magnesium case, adjustable oiler, good power. I cleaned it well and have a new bar coming. I have neglected it too long, it deserves some TLC. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/69070EEC-5CBF-4E51-9B52-17D8D079CFAE_jpe-2623387.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/E06FF9E9-9972-4709-9531-7018F74F008E_jpe-2623390.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/E6A32DD4-9A14-461C-9780-762F370FEE12_jpe-2623392.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/A5C16FEF-A47C-470E-9894-AEBD79823200_jpe-2623393.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/87461BB1-C2C1-47D5-B575-7EF3F8630747_jpe-2623394.JPG Nice detail. |
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Posted: 12/4/2022 1:19:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: First one is aces. Second one is .Quote HistoryAt least he had his safety crocs on
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Posted: 12/4/2022 1:22:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cleaned up my CS6700 and put a brake cover with side chain adjuster on it. Saw was made in late 90s and runs like new. 67cc and quiet/smooth. Magnesium case, adjustable oiler, good power. I cleaned it well and have a new bar coming. I have neglected it too long, it deserves some TLC. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/69070EEC-5CBF-4E51-9B52-17D8D079CFAE_jpe-2623387.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/E06FF9E9-9972-4709-9531-7018F74F008E_jpe-2623390.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/E6A32DD4-9A14-461C-9780-762F370FEE12_jpe-2623392.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/A5C16FEF-A47C-470E-9894-AEBD79823200_jpe-2623393.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/87461BB1-C2C1-47D5-B575-7EF3F8630747_jpe-2623394.JPG Awesome! Liking seeing all the different saws from different decades. Very clean! |
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Posted: 12/5/2022 9:09:52 PM EDT
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Bought an Egan pipe for my little echo 2511p. Put it on tonight and just had to hear it once before I put applied the gasket sealer to sit overnight.
Dang, she loud! Like a pack of tiny angry bees Supposed to be a big gain on the dyno. We'll see how it does for me in the wood later on, but for now the little guy is officially the loudest saw I've ever had, lol including my muff modded 7310 by a long ways. And at least a bit louder than I remember grandpa's old 10-10 Mac with rusted out muffler ever being |
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Posted: 12/5/2022 9:55:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bought an Egan pipe for my little echo 2511p. Put it on tonight and just had to hear it once before I put applied the gasket sealer to sit overnight. Dang, she loud! Like a pack of tiny angry bees Supposed to be a big gain on the dyno. We'll see how it does for me in the wood later on, but for now the little guy is officially the loudest saw I've ever had, lol including my muff modded 7310 by a long ways. And at least a bit louder than I remember grandpa's old 10-10 Mac with rusted out muffler ever being 
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Posted: 12/5/2022 10:19:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cleaned up my CS6700 and put a brake cover with side chain adjuster on it. Saw was made in late 90s and runs like new. 67cc and quiet/smooth. Magnesium case, adjustable oiler, good power. I cleaned it well and have a new bar coming. I have neglected it too long, it deserves some TLC. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/69070EEC-5CBF-4E51-9B52-17D8D079CFAE_jpe-2623387.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/E06FF9E9-9972-4709-9531-7018F74F008E_jpe-2623390.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/E6A32DD4-9A14-461C-9780-762F370FEE12_jpe-2623392.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/A5C16FEF-A47C-470E-9894-AEBD79823200_jpe-2623393.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49561/87461BB1-C2C1-47D5-B575-7EF3F8630747_jpe-2623394.JPG I should take a picture of it and post it. Not the fastest cutter but has a ton of torque. |
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Posted: 12/5/2022 11:00:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Bought an Egan pipe for my little echo 2511p. Put it on tonight and just had to hear it once before I put applied the gasket sealer to sit overnight. Dang, she loud! Like a pack of tiny angry bees Supposed to be a big gain on the dyno. We'll see how it does for me in the wood later on, but for now the little guy is officially the loudest saw I've ever had, lol including my muff modded 7310 by a long ways. And at least a bit louder than I remember grandpa's old 10-10 Mac with rusted out muffler ever being If I get tempted to put it back together right now, there will be nothing that could possibly stop me from firing it up... not even the guarantee of the wife coming unglued for waking the boy on a school night  Attached File Attached FileFrom what I've seen Egan report and post the dyno results (performed by Dyno Joe of hmwf prosaws) the pipe was making something like 2.08hp on a stock saw, which is impressive since Dyno Joe's fully ported and muffler modded was making like 2.45hp IIRC **I'll look up the numbers reported in a minute and edit if needed Edited, the stock saw made 1.6hp, the pipe on the same stock saw made 2.05hp for 28% gain. The fully ported and muffler modded 2511 dyno joe had built made 2.3hp so very impressive for a little bolt on. Added pics from Egans post on the FB  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 2:24:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, but just a quick one dissasembled for tonight. If I get tempted to put it back together right now, there will be nothing that could possibly stop me from firing it up... not even the guarantee of the wife coming unglued for waking the boy on a school night https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215443_Gallery_jpg-2625439.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215418_Gallery_jpg-2625440.JPG From what I've seen Egan report and post the dyno results (performed by Dyno Joe of hmwf prosaws) the pipe was making something like 2.08hp on a stock saw, which is impressive since Dyno Joe's fully ported and muffler modded was making like 2.45hp IIRC **I'll look up the numbers reported in a minute and edit if needed Edited, the stock saw made 1.6hp, the pipe on the same stock saw made 2.05hp for 28% gain. The fully ported and muffler modded 2511 dyno joe had built made 2.3hp so very impressive for a little bolt on. Added pics from Egans post on the FB https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_220555_Facebook_jpg-2625458.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221325_Facebook_jpg-2625460.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221340_Facebook_jpg-2625459.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Bought an Egan pipe for my little echo 2511p. Put it on tonight and just had to hear it once before I put applied the gasket sealer to sit overnight. Dang, she loud! Like a pack of tiny angry bees Supposed to be a big gain on the dyno. We'll see how it does for me in the wood later on, but for now the little guy is officially the loudest saw I've ever had, lol including my muff modded 7310 by a long ways. And at least a bit louder than I remember grandpa's old 10-10 Mac with rusted out muffler ever being If I get tempted to put it back together right now, there will be nothing that could possibly stop me from firing it up... not even the guarantee of the wife coming unglued for waking the boy on a school night https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215443_Gallery_jpg-2625439.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215418_Gallery_jpg-2625440.JPG From what I've seen Egan report and post the dyno results (performed by Dyno Joe of hmwf prosaws) the pipe was making something like 2.08hp on a stock saw, which is impressive since Dyno Joe's fully ported and muffler modded was making like 2.45hp IIRC **I'll look up the numbers reported in a minute and edit if needed Edited, the stock saw made 1.6hp, the pipe on the same stock saw made 2.05hp for 28% gain. The fully ported and muffler modded 2511 dyno joe had built made 2.3hp so very impressive for a little bolt on. Added pics from Egans post on the FB https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_220555_Facebook_jpg-2625458.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221325_Facebook_jpg-2625460.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221340_Facebook_jpg-2625459.JPG That is one slick pipe setup! |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 7:38:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, but just a quick one dissasembled for tonight. If I get tempted to put it back together right now, there will be nothing that could possibly stop me from firing it up... not even the guarantee of the wife coming unglued for waking the boy on a school night https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215443_Gallery_jpg-2625439.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215418_Gallery_jpg-2625440.JPG From what I've seen Egan report and post the dyno results (performed by Dyno Joe of hmwf prosaws) the pipe was making something like 2.08hp on a stock saw, which is impressive since Dyno Joe's fully ported and muffler modded was making like 2.45hp IIRC **I'll look up the numbers reported in a minute and edit if needed Edited, the stock saw made 1.6hp, the pipe on the same stock saw made 2.05hp for 28% gain. The fully ported and muffler modded 2511 dyno joe had built made 2.3hp so very impressive for a little bolt on. Added pics from Egans post on the FB https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_220555_Facebook_jpg-2625458.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221325_Facebook_jpg-2625460.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221340_Facebook_jpg-2625459.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Bought an Egan pipe for my little echo 2511p. Put it on tonight and just had to hear it once before I put applied the gasket sealer to sit overnight. Dang, she loud! Like a pack of tiny angry bees Supposed to be a big gain on the dyno. We'll see how it does for me in the wood later on, but for now the little guy is officially the loudest saw I've ever had, lol including my muff modded 7310 by a long ways. And at least a bit louder than I remember grandpa's old 10-10 Mac with rusted out muffler ever being If I get tempted to put it back together right now, there will be nothing that could possibly stop me from firing it up... not even the guarantee of the wife coming unglued for waking the boy on a school night https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215443_Gallery_jpg-2625439.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215418_Gallery_jpg-2625440.JPG From what I've seen Egan report and post the dyno results (performed by Dyno Joe of hmwf prosaws) the pipe was making something like 2.08hp on a stock saw, which is impressive since Dyno Joe's fully ported and muffler modded was making like 2.45hp IIRC **I'll look up the numbers reported in a minute and edit if needed Edited, the stock saw made 1.6hp, the pipe on the same stock saw made 2.05hp for 28% gain. The fully ported and muffler modded 2511 dyno joe had built made 2.3hp so very impressive for a little bolt on. Added pics from Egans post on the FB https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_220555_Facebook_jpg-2625458.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221325_Facebook_jpg-2625460.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221340_Facebook_jpg-2625459.JPG The 2511 is a completely different saw with muffler mod and a re-tune. 
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Posted: 12/6/2022 8:39:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is one slick pipe setup! Would think it would help with saw temperature |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 10:13:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, but just a quick one dissasembled for tonight. If I get tempted to put it back together right now, there will be nothing that could possibly stop me from firing it up... not even the guarantee of the wife coming unglued for waking the boy on a school night https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215443_Gallery_jpg-2625439.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_215418_Gallery_jpg-2625440.JPG From what I've seen Egan report and post the dyno results (performed by Dyno Joe of hmwf prosaws) the pipe was making something like 2.08hp on a stock saw, which is impressive since Dyno Joe's fully ported and muffler modded was making like 2.45hp IIRC **I'll look up the numbers reported in a minute and edit if needed Edited, the stock saw made 1.6hp, the pipe on the same stock saw made 2.05hp for 28% gain. The fully ported and muffler modded 2511 dyno joe had built made 2.3hp so very impressive for a little bolt on. Added pics from Egans post on the FB https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_220555_Facebook_jpg-2625458.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221325_Facebook_jpg-2625460.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/419134/Screenshot_20221205_221340_Facebook_jpg-2625459.JPG Nice.....I've been fighting the urge to buy a top handle. For the record, I don't climb and have no intention of climbing, but a top handle seems handy for topping trees where you can grab the limb / cut it / throw it out of the way and keep going. I'm having a hard time justifying the purchase based on that use case though....since I have smaller saws today that I could use for topping.....but generally I drop the tree with my 500i and just start walking up and topping with the 500i. Point is....I'm still fighting the urge....and your post isn't helping.
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Posted: 12/6/2022 11:33:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice.....I've been fighting the urge to buy a top handle. For the record, I don't climb and have no intention of climbing, but a top handle seems handy for topping trees where you can grab the limb / cut it / throw it out of the way and keep going. I'm having a hard time justifying the purchase based on that use case though....since I have smaller saws today that I could use for topping.....but generally I drop the tree with my 500i and just start walking up and topping with the 500i. Point is....I'm still fighting the urge....and your post isn't helping. I was looking for something small and light for walking the woods trail clearing, limbing, pruning etc. Probably weighs less than my Dewalt cordless Sawzall (with a battery installed) and is much faster (and much funnerer )I use it more than I expected on bigger stuff than I expected it's just so light and fun to use. I use the 7310 with a light 28" on everything else  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 12:19:15 PM EDT
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OK I have a question for all the Stihl heads.
Just picked up another backpack leaf blower, Stihl BR420C and I'm going to need oil for it. From what little oil info I can find, can any TC 2 stroke oil work with it without doing it harm ? Or should I purchase Stihl oil specifically ? I have a hole bunch of Pennzoil TC-3W synthetic blend for my outboard, will it harm this blower if I use it ??? BTW, this thing rocks ! |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 12:24:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK I have a question for all the Stihl heads. Just picked up another backpack leaf blower, Stihl BR420C and I'm going to need oil for it. From what little oil info I can find, can any TC 2 stroke oil work with it without doing it harm ? Or should I purchase Stihl oil specifically ? I have a hole bunch of Pennzoil TC-3W synthetic blend for my outboard, will it harm this blower if I use it ??? BTW, this thing rocks ! But I read something about the echo red armor is a better oil. Was on a chainsaw site. |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 12:44:48 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Stihl oil. But I read something about the echo red armor is a better oil. Was on a chainsaw site. Thanks. Just said screw it and ordered a 6 pack of 2.6 oz bottles Stihl HP. 20 bucks delivered and will be here tomorrow. That makes 6 gallons of mix, so I should be good with it for quite some time. |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 1:11:23 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a hole bunch of Pennzoil TC-3W synthetic blend for my outboard, will it harm this blower if I use it ??? That stuff is for water cooled engines. Look for any 2 stroke oil with JASO FB or better--preferably FC or FD as it is supposedly 'cleaner'. FB is just fine though. |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 1:11:25 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. Just said screw it and ordered a 6 pack of 2.6 oz bottles Stihl HP. 20 bucks delivered and will be here tomorrow. That makes 6 gallons of mix, so I should be good with it for quite some time. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Stihl oil. But I read something about the echo red armor is a better oil. Was on a chainsaw site. Thanks. Just said screw it and ordered a 6 pack of 2.6 oz bottles Stihl HP. 20 bucks delivered and will be here tomorrow. That makes 6 gallons of mix, so I should be good with it for quite some time. Will use them if it I all I have and would mix at least 40:1. |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 2:47:59 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I tried a very good air-cooled snogo oil on my saws. They ran hotter and louder so quit using it. Even tried a outboard oil with same problems. Will use them if it I all I have and would mix at least 40:1. Thanks. I've been looking in to that sine my last post and some guys are running 40:1 and some are even running 25:1. I'll pay the piper and run the good stuff at 50:1. (previous owner stated he always ran Stihl oil in it and it does run very well) |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 6:21:56 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Stihl oil. But I read something about the echo red armor is a better oil. Was on a chainsaw site. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: OK I have a question for all the Stihl heads. Just picked up another backpack leaf blower, Stihl BR420C and I'm going to need oil for it. From what little oil info I can find, can any TC 2 stroke oil work with it without doing it harm ? Or should I purchase Stihl oil specifically ? I have a hole bunch of Pennzoil TC-3W synthetic blend for my outboard, will it harm this blower if I use it ??? BTW, this thing rocks ! But I read something about the echo red armor is a better oil. Was on a chainsaw site. Word in the trees is to stay away from Stihl silver or platinum (whatever they call it) oil. |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 7:48:43 PM EDT
[#49]
I have been using Klotz 50:1 oil, but mix it at 44:1, as that has a nice line on the "Ratio Right" measure cup thingy.
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Posted: 12/6/2022 9:06:57 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Word in the trees is to stay away from Stihl silver or platinum (whatever they call it) oil. I only use the orange bottle and mix 40:1. No problems with it. |
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