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

[Hds2561]

Do you know if the G2500 and the G2511 have the same motor, looking to upgrade to the NGK CMR7H plug that some folks are running.

 

[CalG]

Well, I've used this little top handle clown saw a bit since it arrived, and the only real fault I find is that the tank fill cap retainers bind inside the tanks and make refitting the caps a royal PIA.

So, I cut them off.

I'll let you know when having a loose cap cuts into the serenity of my day. ;-)

 

[thclimer]

Can you post a picture of what you cut off?

 

[xyz123]

Do you know if the G2500 and the G2511 have the same motor, looking to upgrade to the NGK CMR7H plug that some folks are running.

Not same motors at all. 2500 is a zenoah clone.

Let me check what plug I had in mine before traded it off.

You are asking about G2500 right?

 

[xyz123]

@Hds2561 If asking about G2500. Double check me and pull your plug and see what afm plug they show too.

Straight from Zenoah 2500 IPL. I will link their partslist here for ya too.

RCJ7Y and several ngk plugs that will cross reference to that.

 

[xyz123]

Sounds like he cut the plastic retainer that goes inside the tanks off the caps.

I never had a issue with that since 2023 using first one now with oem or afm caps.

 

[thclimer]

Wow, I've never had an issue with mine binding but I can see that they might. My stihl all use a string that is very flexible.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I have the JohnCutter and the V-Modest versions, both bought this summer from Hockfire Saws in Ohio, they can be found on Facebook and he ships to you with NGK plugs, he tunes them, and he can toss in extra chains for a fair price. I will say that I like the JohnCutter better, the V-Modest runs just as well, but I have an issue with the debris shield from the top, under the handle rattles off in seconds. It just does not fit correctly. The JohnCutter is tight and right.

 

[JeepHead]

I have the JohnCutter and the V-Modest versions, both bought this summer from Hockfire Saws in Ohio, they can be found on Facebook and he ships to you with NGK plugs, he tunes them, and he can toss in extra chains for a fair price. I will say that I like the JohnCutter better, the V-Modest runs just as well, but I have an issue with the debris shield from the top, under the handle rattles off in seconds. It just does not fit correctly. The JohnCutter is tight and right.

If you go back one page, you will see Hockfire saws has been posting in this thread.

 

[Hds2561]

@Hds2561 If asking about G2500. Double check me and pull your plug and see what afm plug they show too.

Straight from Zenoah 2500 IPL. I will link their partslist here for ya too.

RCJ7Y and several ngk plugs that will cross reference to that.

Yes I was asking for the NGK cross reference plug that will work in the G2500 saw. The plug that it was shipped with is a CDK plug and the number is L7TC.

 

[Hds2561]

The NGK cross reference plug for L7TC, is BPM7A but the Zenoah PDF calls for a resistor plug. Should I use the NGK BPMR7A resistor plug instead of the BPM7A?

 

[xyz123]

OEM RCJ7Y so I would do BPMR7A.

Heck I put a champion in my clone VM 2511 over ngk. Just been having bad luck with them.

Wish I could find Denso to fit my smaller plug saws ope.

German made Bosch was best plug ever for ope imo. But long gone are German made.

 

[CalG]

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

For the G2500 runners, I came across this while searching for a paint color match for the Mac 10-10 Automatic. ;-)

 

[airbiscuit]

This was my Echo vs clone test. I've since gotten better at cutting with the clone - less chatter. I was talking with Scottie about that. I said I've learned a better touch with the clone - a bit more down pressure (not enough to stall). Scottie said reduces chatter by pushing down more nose first. I think we may be doing the same thing - just tilting the force a bit forward which acts like a shock absorber against the upward chatter.

 

[CalG]

I can attest to the reality that this little clown saw works just as well 45 feet up* a hemloc, hanging from my belt on a 4 foot rope tether, just as well as it does on the saw buck!

I did "reach the short end of my rope" trying for one more branch, but a quick flip of the tether cleared that.

Light as the saw is, cutting 20 or so limbs, with me supported by a linesman's belt and spikes is about all I can put together at one stretch. It was easy to know when it was time to spike down.

Lots of limb rounds for the evening fires on these autumn nights

Ground work went REAL FAST with that little fella!

* is that 45 feet AGL? ;-)

 

[Hds2561]

OEM RCJ7Y so I would do BPMR7A.

Heck I put a champion in my clone VM 2511 over ngk. Just been having bad luck with them.

Wish I could find Denso to fit my smaller plug saws ope.

German made Bosch was best plug ever for ope imo. But long gone are German made.

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I went with the Champion plug, its easy to find in most hardware stores around me. The G2500 saw ran great out of the box, just some slight carb tweaks and it ran perfect for the first tank full of gas. I need to turn down the bar oiler, I noticed it was slinging an excessive amount of oil and it was dripping on my boots. Thanks for all your help and also for the Zenoah motor PDF.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Just had the little ripper out today. That Egan pipe is loud, I love it.

Need to sharpen the chain a bit, what is the best option for the .325 Nano setup?

Looking at the Oregon file set, seems the best option

 

[xyz123]

Just had the little ripper out today. That Egan pipe is loud, I love it.

Need to sharpen the chain a bit, what is the best option for the .325 Nano setup?

Looking at the Oregon file set, seems the best option

It's just a 5/32 file. Nothing special to use, same as 3/8LP file.

You prob already have on hand if you owned 3/8LP saws before.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

It's just a 5/32 file. Nothing special to use, same as 3/8LP file.

You prob already have on hand if you owned 3/8LP saws before.

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I've read contradictory info. Saying trh 3/8LP uses a 4mm and the .325 uses a 4.8mm file

 

[xyz123]

I've read contradictory info. Saying trh 3/8LP uses a 4mm and the .325 uses a 4.8mm file

You do what you want. If you believe those folks be my guest.

You do know this is called NANO 325 for a reason right. It is not normal cutter size of the regular 325.

But you should use what Oregon says to use for NANO 325 first. Then if you want something different with more hook then move up to the bigger regular 3/16 size file for regular size 325.

Everything right on Oregon site.

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