Battery powered chainsaw

[WinterDeere]

I might add that E-15 can be very destructive to a 2 stroke engine because of elevated operating temperatures and the inherent risk of lean running. One reason I set my saws to 4 stroke a bit when running at speed even though I use canned gas. No point in taking any chances, especially with vintage saws. I don't want to have to rebuild them if I don't have to. besides, parts for vintage saws can be hard to obtain.

This is exactly how I set the H screw, just barely into 4-stroking when WOT no load. It leans out when under load, which gives better power when needed, but not so much as to cause damage from running too lean.

 

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Unplanned obsolescence is not welcome as well. Better to 4 stroke a bit than stick a piston or have ring issues, least in my view as I don't much like rebuilding an intentionally roasted saw. Overly lean running can and will cause internal issues over time.

My ancient 028 still runs just fine though I keep thinking at some point in the future it will need the crank seals replaced. They have to be hard after 45+ years. seals don't last forever, even quality Stihl seals. Amazing the carb diaphragm is still good.

 

[WinterDeere]

What haunts me is the ignition system on my 064 AV. I've been told that replacement ignition modules are made of unobtainium, and the replacement for that saw is a $1600 MS 661, or taking my chances on a $1200 used MS 660. I rely on that saw too frequently to not have something of similar size at the ready.

 

[two_bit_score]

What haunts me is the ignition system on my 064 AV. I've been told that replacement ignition modules are made of unobtainium, and the replacement for that saw is a $1600 MS 661, or taking my chances on a $1200 used MS 660. I rely on that saw too frequently to not have something of similar size at the ready.

Sometimes I think when you find something good that you use frequently and really like, buying a spare to keep on hand is not a bad idea.

Of course, that's expensive and as long as you can find parts for your saw or a parts saw is available you are good.

 

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Curious as to if your 064 has solid state ignition or points and condenser. My 028 has real mechanical points and a condensor and I've had zero issues with them since new. I keep hearing that Stihl solid state ignition can have issues btw. I do know that 'Saw It Again' offers replacement Stihl ignition sets, both OEM and import. I buy a lot of stuff from them, fast shipping and good prices and you can actually talk to a person not some website... Me, I prefer dealing with a real person.

 

[two_bit_score]

Curious as to if your 064 has solid state ignition or points and condenser. My 028 has real mechanical points and a condensor and I've had zero issues with them since new. I keep hearing that Stihl solid state ignition can have issues btw. I do know that 'Saw It Again' offers replacement Stihl ignition sets, both OEM and import. I buy a lot of stuff from them, fast shipping and good prices and you can actually talk to a person not some website... Me, I prefer dealing with a real person.

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[WinterDeere]

Curious as to if your 064 has solid state ignition or points and condenser.

Electronic ignition module. I actually just went on ebay and found there are several listed, so I guess either there's a healthy non-OEM aftermarket, or enough old saws out there (064 & 066 are same) that there's plenty of used options. Not as rare as I was lead to believe, at least today.

 

[aesanders]

I have the 18" Ego from Lowes. Love it. Have put down several 18", 70" trees with no problem. Of course, I have to change the battery on occasion, but wouldn't go back to a gas saw. Unless I was in the business I guess, then I would have both.

I have one of these also. I Really like mine for small jobs where I don’t need to spend a whole lot of time. It’s a great grab and go saw that. For larger jobs like my Echo gas 590 way better, but the compliment each other well.

 

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I have one of these also. I Really like mine for small jobs where I don’t need to spend a whole lot of time. It’s a great grab and go saw that. For larger jobs like my Echo gas 590 way better, but the compliment each other well.

I have a moderately breathed on 590 as well with a 20" bar and full tooth 325 chipper chain. Opened up the muffler and removed the last baffle plate from under the muffler outlet but kept the USDA spark screen intact. I also replaced the stock air filter with a Stokel Stack and oiled foam air cleaner and replaced the stock ignition coil with the Echo 620 module and the 5 degree offset crank key and she screams. 2 stroke saws are so easy to modify for power, hard for me to keep my mitts off them and I really like the overall Japanese build quality of Echo saws in general. I have a pair of them presently.

 

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I actually just went on ebay and found there are several listed,

Be careful what you buy. Lots of sub par counterfeiters out there, mostly made in China stuff.