I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

[Hds2561]

Thank you for your response, I appreciate the information. I think I am going to keep it, the extra 1 pound in weight is a small compromise for a better air filter design and translucent fuel and chain oil tanks. Not sure what year the saw in your photos is, but they have changed a few things on their latest saw. The fuel tank assembly has a different shape and the break assembly cover is now a 2 piece design.

 

[xyz123]

Thank you for your response, I appreciate the information. I think I am going to keep it, the extra 1 pound in weight is a small compromise for a better air filter design and translucent fuel and chain oil tanks. Not sure what year the saw in your photos is, but they have changed a few things on their latest saw. The fuel tank assembly has a different shape and the break assembly cover is now a 2 piece design. View attachment 4182943View attachment 4182944View attachment 4182945View attachment 4182946

IMHO buy another to have for parts supply. 99 is cheap for any saw shipped.

My older one cost about 40 more then that way back. I would have to look for a old thread when it was.

Zenoah did a US version in husky too. But again parts just not out there. I tried for folks in past.

 

[xyz123]

Found it in thread. Jan 2021 is when I got the older version.

Here is the husky zenoah version they had done for them.

 

[Hds2561]

I was under the impression parts for the 2511 were also hard to get, is that not the case?

 

[xyz123]

I was under the impression parts for the 2511 were also hard to get, is that not the case?

Lot more then what you got going there on a 2500.

What dont work from OEM you buy a whole other saw once again.

Drums and some other smalls do work from OEM. Air filter base from OEM with air filter works too. Mufflers, tank vent and tank vent grommet etc etc.
OEM or even bigger clone carb like oem size works too on these clones.


I still wonder if the clutches swap on cranks or not. Never tried it from my OEM and clones ones to date.

 

[CalG]

 

[Hockfire Saws]

Lot more then what you got going there on a 2500.

What dont work from OEM you buy a whole other saw once again.

Drums and some other smalls do work from OEM. Air filter base from OEM with air filter works too. Mufflers, tank vent and tank vent grommet etc etc.
OEM or even bigger clone carb like oem size works too on these clones.


I still wonder if the clutches swap on cranks or not. Never tried it from my OEM and clones ones to date.

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The threads are different. I think the weights and springs swap though.

 

[airbiscuit]

I know you sometimes have saws to cannibalize for parts. Are you able to get parts from the manufacturer?

 

[Hockfire Saws]

I know you sometimes have saws to cannibalize for parts. Are you able to get parts from the manufacturer?

Yes I can. It's not always fast though, about 2 weeks.

 

[Hockfire Saws]

The new batch has arrived! This time they come with a factory serial number tag.
I’ve got a few pre-orders to fill then I can take new ones. Friday and Saturday I’ll be at the October Sawfest chainsaw races in Marysville Ohio then back at the bench next week.