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I hate my .075

Started by Quartlow, April 06, 2007, 10:26:36 AM

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Quartlow

Seems like all I do is work on it. Sad part is I don't use it much. To darn heavy.
Last fiasco, I had to cut a pin oak at my brothers that took a lightning hit last spring.
Halfway through the back cut it goes to running like real bad the quits. It spit the compression release out.  >:(  I haven't figured out how it can get out of there.
The hole in the case is smaller than the release. It had to of broken up somehow. in the process part of it got to the flywheel and broke off half the fins.

Fortunately I found used parts. My local Stihl dealer doesn't' toss anything.  8)

The pin oak? I had to finish off with the 750 Echo. 20 inch bar and and a 50 inch tree don't mix. It was real ugly before it was all said and done.

I need to find a dependable replacement for this thing that can handle a 36 inch or so bar. Since I don't use it often, I'm considering getting a 36 for the 750 and running skip tooth chain. I bet I haven't made 40 or 50 cuts in the lat year with the .075.

Or get rid of the 750 and the .075 and by a new saw that will run a 24 inch bar with regular chain and a 36 with skip tooth.
Breezewood 24 inch mill
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sawguy21

The decomp valve on that tank was a common issue. Stripped tank screw threads, leaking intake gaskets, the list goes on. You would probably be happier with the MS660, a lighter,modern design. The Echo would struggle with that much bar if one is available.
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

TexasTimbers

Get a 372XP or better yet a 395XP and open up the muffler. The 395 with a modded muffler and 32" bar is downright scary.
The oil is all in Texas, but the dipsticks are in D.C.

sawguy21

The 395 would be a very good choice, mine  ;D, but I figgered you might want to stay with orange and white.
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

logger

Yup, I would get either a husky 395XP or stihl MS660 mag.  But if you like power a husky 3120XP or stihl MS880 mag, will pull your largest of bars with ease. 8) :o ;D :D ;) :)
220 Poulan            Future Saws         
Stihl MS280             Jonsered CS2171              
Stihl MS440 Magnum Husky 575XP  
Stihl MS460 Magnum   Dolmar PS-7900
Husky 385xp            Stihl MS361  Stihl MS441 Magnum
Stihl 066 Magnum       Stihl MS660 Magnum

Quartlow

I'm not brand loyal!! As long as theres orange on it somewhere  :D I all ready have all 3 any way.

I think the 750 would pull a 36 with skip tooth. That saw runs great. It pulls the 20 with out a whimper. You can lean on it and it doesn't care.

Even the 395 xp has got to be lighter than that .075. An 880 Stihl is out. I'm not spending a over a grand on a saw.

Breezewood 24 inch mill
Have a wooderful day!!

Quartlow

Well I called my local husky shop, he has the 395XP with a 24 inch bar for $919 Baileys has it for 889.
So I figure Buy the 395 local, buy the the 372XP powerhead from Baileys. The 24 ich bar will fit it then buy a big bar from Captain for the 395.

That way I get a good deal from Baileys, and I keep my local dealer happy. I think its a win win situation
Breezewood 24 inch mill
Have a wooderful day!!

TexasTimbers

The oil is all in Texas, but the dipsticks are in D.C.

Quartlow

Quote from: kevjay on April 06, 2007, 02:50:34 PM
You are a smart man. :)

WOW!! first time thats ever happened  :D What are smoking anyway  :D  :D  :D
Breezewood 24 inch mill
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Tony_T

Glad you've found a good deal1! Local support can be an important asset.

I'm, a "Stihl" person, would have went with a 361/044/046  and 066. Just my 2cts!

ComputerUser

Whatcha going to do with the 075?   

Al_Smith

 Those big old "bone shakers" aren't for everyone,that's for sure.If you have the mechanical knowledge and a lot of patience they are hard to beat in big wood.Then again,just how often are they really needed?

For the average saw user something in the 70 to 80 cc range would handle just about any sized requirements needed.I'm a collector and restorer and also a saw user.As a general rule it is McCulloch and Stihl.That being said just about any pro grade saw is pretty good these days.

If I were to purchase a new one,dealer support would be a deciding factor,as they all need parts from time to time.Then again,in the unlikely event I did purchase a new saw,a majority of the internet community would either think somebody stole my password or I was ill or something,ha. :D

Corley5

I had the 372/395 combo for quite awhile.  The 395 saw little use but if the HP was needed it was there  8) 8)  You'll like them  :)
Burnt Gunpowder is the Smell Of Freedom

Quartlow

Quote from: ComputerUser on April 07, 2007, 11:47:22 AM
Whatcha going to do with the 075?   

It's going up for sale!! Along with the echo 750evl
Breezewood 24 inch mill
Have a wooderful day!!

logger

Quote from: Quartlow on April 07, 2007, 10:53:04 PM
Quote from: ComputerUser on April 07, 2007, 11:47:22 AM
Whatcha going to do with the 075?   

It's going up for sale!! Along with the echo 750evl

There you go CU, another one. 8) :D ;) :) ;D
220 Poulan            Future Saws         
Stihl MS280             Jonsered CS2171              
Stihl MS440 Magnum Husky 575XP  
Stihl MS460 Magnum   Dolmar PS-7900
Husky 385xp            Stihl MS361  Stihl MS441 Magnum
Stihl 066 Magnum       Stihl MS660 Magnum

Quartlow

Quote from: logger on April 08, 2007, 11:54:43 AM
Quote from: Quartlow on April 07, 2007, 10:53:04 PM
Quote from: ComputerUser on April 07, 2007, 11:47:22 AM
Whatcha going to do with the 075?   

It's going up for sale!! Along with the echo 750evl

There you go CU, another one. 8) :D ;) :) ;D

HE's right, get your checkbook out  :D
Breezewood 24 inch mill
Have a wooderful day!!

ComputerUser

Quote from: Quartlow on April 08, 2007, 07:12:38 PM
Quote from: logger on April 08, 2007, 11:54:43 AM
Quote from: Quartlow on April 07, 2007, 10:53:04 PM
Quote from: ComputerUser on April 07, 2007, 11:47:22 AM
Whatcha going to do with the 075?   

It's going up for sale!! Along with the echo 750evl

There you go CU, another one. 8) :D ;) :) ;D

HE's right, get your checkbook out  :D

Oh goodness, like I need another big saw.  Out of curiosity, how much do you want for it? 

TexasTimbers

Quote from: ComputerUser on April 09, 2007, 11:17:29 PM
Quote from: Quartlow on April 08, 2007, 07:12:38 PM
Quote from: logger on April 08, 2007, 11:54:43 AM
Quote from: Quartlow on April 07, 2007, 10:53:04 PM
Quote from: ComputerUser on April 07, 2007, 11:47:22 AM
Whatcha going to do with the 075?

It's going up for sale!! Along with the echo 750evl

There you go CU, another one. 8) :D ;) :) ;D

HE's right, get your checkbook out :D

Oh goodness, like I need another big saw. Out of curiosity, how much do you want for it?

I hate to see all these nice successive quotes go to waste ;D Instead of selling it Quart why don't you keep it for experiments and practice. that's what i am using my Stihls for these days before I do the actual mods on the Huskys. I'm going to move past thre muffler mods which are pretty straight forward and coming next is porting.
Hate to wipe out a Husky but if I make a mistake on the 024 or 025 I haven't lost much. :D

Okay that is a joke you Stihlers it is well documented I like both brands.  I just prefer Husky for big 8)
The oil is all in Texas, but the dipsticks are in D.C.

oldsaw

Quote from: Corley5 on April 07, 2007, 03:50:15 PM
I had the 372/395 combo for quite awhile.  The 395 saw little use but if the HP was needed it was there  8) 8)  You'll like them  :)

Throw an 026 or a 346 in that mix and you would be set.  I'm a step above that...an 066 and a 3120.  I use the 066 where I really should have a 70cc class saw.  That's my next step.

Mark
So many trees, so little money, even less time.

Stihl 066, Husky 262, Husky 350 (warmed over), Homelite Super XL, Homelite 150A

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