DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
Chainsaw Repair
HTML https://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: Solo
*****************************************************
#Post#: 18535--------------------------------------------------
Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: farmboy Date: March 25, 2013, 7:51 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Picked up a new 665 on feebay (old post of mine Nov.2011)
finally got to it. When I bought it seller said had an oil leak
from the plastic 90 in the oil line. No problem I got a new
green line kit for 7900 Dolmar to fix any oil line problems.
Well that isn't exactly the problem. It does have an oil leak
but it isn't coming from the oil lines. When the DA put the bar
on he missed the bar adj. pin hole in the bar and tightened it
down when it didn't flush up he tightened it some more. Final
result he cracked the case in the adjuster recess leading into
the oil tank. It was hiding behind the chain adjuster. Crack
isn't bad (yeh right) no pieces broken out. Any suggestions on
repair? SealAll? Tried to post IPL file too large Gremlin got
me.
Shep
#Post#: 18536--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: Chainsawrepair Date: March 25, 2013, 8:02 am
---------------------------------------------------------
I had a 330 like that and I rednecked it with sealall. Still
holding over a year later with a firewood cutter.
Roger knows how to do them right welding. But then you need to
split case.
#Post#: 18537--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: Chainsawrepair Date: March 25, 2013, 8:08 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Solo 665 IPL
HTML http://support.solousa.com/redirfile.asp?id=33&SID=
#Post#: 18540--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: brokenbudget Date: March 25, 2013, 8:49 am
---------------------------------------------------------
dump the oil out. rinse the tank clean with some gas. get you
sum uf dat NON CHLORINATED brake cleaner and spray out the crack
very well. get yer grinder and slightly open the crak up and
rough the whole area. re clean with NON CHLORINATED brake
cleaner. let dry while you're mixing
up some ORIGINAL JB WELD. don't just pour it a layer it, work
that stuff in really good, you want to fill that whole crack
from end to end, then put a nice even amount over the area.
don't be shy, you can use the dremmel to remove some if the
adjuster scew don't fit. leave it on it's side to help hold the
jb weld in place nice and level. after an hour or 2 make sure
you look in the oil tank and remove any excess that's dangling
from the crack. let her sit over niht before working with it
anymore. nothing but a nice warm room, too much heat will make
it cure too fast and may frag up the bond.
jb weld is my friend. fixed many saws worse off than yours :)
here's an 880 that blew a clutch i fixed early last summer:
[img width=700
height=525]
HTML http://i47.tinypic.com/jkxgyf.jpg[/img]
[img width=700
height=525]
HTML http://i45.tinypic.com/2w2lru1.jpg[/img]
[img width=700
height=525]
HTML http://i48.tinypic.com/332rr82.jpg[/img]
[img width=700
height=525]
HTML http://i46.tinypic.com/dpfkap.jpg[/img]
[img width=700
height=525]
HTML http://i49.tinypic.com/wvb9kk.jpg[/img]
i did add a few small pieces of filler to hold the jb weld in
place and to add reinforcement. that saw is used on a processer
and cuts alot of wood. still holding fine and no leaks from the
oil tank. :)
i can't stress enough to use the original jb weld and
NON-chlorinated brake cleaner. i don't use carb cleaner as it
has a small amount of lube in it and that will destroy any
chances of the jb weld bonding properly. just don't get it on
any plastic parts as some of the plastics will degrade if
touched by brake cleaner.
#Post#: 23902--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: farmboy Date: September 21, 2013, 9:33 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Real happy no leak!! V'd out the crack cleaned, recleaned,
recleaned, you get it was clean. Did take 3000's advice on the
nonchlorinated cleaner. Didn't use JB used Loctite 99913 2 part
steel epoxy. First time on that stuff. I like it, it's a
little stiffer than JB. Had the WP 7900 P&C ready, installed
it. Used a Walbro HD12 carb. Been sitting on the shelf for
3-4mo. SIL who has over 20 yrs. Arbrist experience wanted to
fall us some firewood yesterday. Maiden voyage it ran
flawlessly exceeded my expectations. He was very impressed.
His big falling saw is a Husky 2100 so he has run HP. Last tree
he cut was a 28-30 white oak (20" bar on it) making the last
hinge cut found hollow heart. Tree sat back and pinched the
saw. Long story short while he was 30' up an adjacent tree
roping it off. It cut loose and does what hollow heart does it
went where it wanted. Sat down on the tank/handle crushed it.
That not what upset me (nobody got hurt is the main thing) he
brought back told me the story and said I'm sorry here is your
new saw broken. Never a word about I'll buy you a new tank. If
it was his saw he would have to buy a tank but not mine???????
Family tears your stuff up and says I broke it sorry here it is.
Maiden voyage @#$%%^%*#%! Tank is $90 + ship.
Shep
#Post#: 23909--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: KilliansRedLeo Date: September 21, 2013, 10:16 am
---------------------------------------------------------
That SUCKS >:( Did you already order the tank handle unit?
Tim
#Post#: 23911--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: farmboy Date: September 21, 2013, 11:10 am
---------------------------------------------------------
[quote author=KilliansRedLeo link=topic=1767.msg23909#msg23909
date=1379776585]
That SUCKS >:( Did you already order the tank handle unit?
Tim
[/quote]
No I haven't just looked it up on the Solo site to check price.
Shep
#Post#: 38673--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: farmboy Date: April 16, 2014, 6:27 am
---------------------------------------------------------
When I read here Solo was bailing in US market went ahead and
ordered a new tank/handle and parts for trigger. Placed order
on April 5 recieved April 15. 10 days not bad a lot quicker
than Jacks.
6100437 Tank handle $88.25
6074403 Deflector lever $1.65
0073431 Spring $2.20
6073661 Grip cover $11.10
0018274 Screw for cover $1.65 Ordered screw because Solo uses
T-25 screws.
Ship $14.95
Opened the box was absolutely shocked. Tank is totally complete
ready to bolt on. Didn't need the misc parts. Ship would have
been cheaper if I had known it would have been complete. Tank
also came with a new carry handle and a carb upgrade kit. $100
bucks for a new tank & carry handle for OEM parts is not bad
IMO. New OEM Stihl MS440 tank I bought was $105.00 came w/fuel
line, no fuel filter & gas cap.
Shep
#Post#: 38674--------------------------------------------------
Re: Solo 665 upgrade to 681 Project
By: farmboy Date: April 16, 2014, 6:38 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Just reread previous post my apologizes brokenbudget not 3000
said to use nonchlorinated brake clean. Thanks for the good
advice bb.
Shep
*****************************************************