Don't hide the Makita in you!!

[gregors]

I know many will slate the poor ol' makita jsut because of his colour but i have an old faithful which has done me well but has finally croaked due to poor fuel intake. I'm trying to get hold of a cylinder and piston so he can outshine those damned orange bullies again... He is a DCS500. If anyone has one for breaking or can help source the parts (can't justify buying new) then please don't be shy i for one won't judge you for being blue!

[harvey b davison]

Isnt the 500 renowned for having bad engines, i think i have read it on here somewhere about them. How long have you had it / how you find it ?

[monkeybusiness]

I've got a DCS7900 - it was my first 'big' saw running a 30'' bar with ease. Most of my mates hated it but I think for the money they are the dogs danglies. It's pretty fubar now though (but it has certainly paid for itself over the years).

[Big J]

I've been having a whale of a time with my DCS7901 for the last few days sectioning some monster wind blows much too large for it. It's only sporting a 24 inch bar, but has been chugging through 3 1/2 foot logs like their's no tomorrow. Hurrah for Big Blue!

[gregors]

Isnt the 500 renowned for having bad engines, i think i have read it on here somewhere about them. How long have you had it / how you find it ?

 

I bought it about five years ago and ran it pretty much everyday for two and half years. Always blamed the scored piston and cylinder on putting in fuel that had been sat for a little while in shed. Didn't think of giving it a good shake as used to fuel shaking around in van!! The piston polished up well but unfortunatley the cylinder is zinc coated and can't simply be polished or honed.