Dolmar

[shavey]

Thanks I thought it was you.

I'm assuming that if you fit the studs in the set of holes nearest the clutch then you have to drill out the holes marked in the side cover. Is the only advantage of doing it this way that it keeps the standard link count for the bar? Is there any problem with using the 9mm studs in the normal position and just putting in a couple of extra links. I don't want to reduce the size of the !4mm flanges as this saw gets used on a double headed mill using the Large sthil mount.

Cheers

 

Yes you're right you drill out the 9mm holes in the cover and put the bolts in those other set of holes and the new cover plate fits in that new position

And you change back too D033 mounts when needed

 

Or you can turn down the D009 stud flanges too 9mm and put them in the same holes and use the existing bar plate and you don't have to drill the side cover

 

I can get the D009 side covers but they take approx 2-3 weeks to arrive

Thanks

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I tried a Dolmar 115i today, brashing sitka; what an absolute bomb of a saw; very fast, very torquey, nice and light and yet how old a design?! It was simply phenomenal.

 

And another thing; brilliant on fuel.

[shavey]

This is what I have in that cc bracket for saw weights from my thread on AS:

 

Echo cs-400 10lbs.04oz

Stihl ms 241 c-m 10lbs.09oz

Echo 500p 10lbs.09oz

Dolmar ps-420 10lbs.11oz

Stihl ms 026 10lbs.15oz

 

Bear in mind that 500P and 026 are 49cc saws. The 500P is based upon the Shindaiwa 446/452/502 chassis.

 

Thanks Wes that's interesting so Eddy it looks like the dolmar is 2 ounces of baccy heavier than the stihl

[Pete W]

Yes you're right you drill out the 9mm holes in the cover and put the bolts in those other set of holes and the new cover plate fits in that new position

And you change back too D033 mounts when needed

 

Or you can turn down the D009 stud flanges too 9mm and put them in the same holes and use the existing bar plate and you don't have to drill the side cover

 

I can get the D009 side covers but they take approx 2-3 weeks to arrive

Thanks

 

Cheers, I'll probably go for the studs and backplate and the decide on my options with the mounting positions. Do you want to pm me your details. Probably won't order til later in the month as I'm off on holiday on Friday

[DCS6800i]

I tried a Dolmar 115i today, brashing sitka; what an absolute bomb of a saw; very fast, very torquey, nice and light and yet how old a design?! It was simply phenomenal.

 

And another thing; brilliant on fuel.

 

 

The 115i i had was a 1986 model... so the design is 30yr old. The Mak 520 i have now is idential (minus the change to plastic arm and mount above clutch for the handle).

 

They really are great saws.

[shavey]

They are great saws uncomplicated and they just work and still in production and selling well :thumbup:

[shavey]

The 115i i had was a 1986 model... so the design is 30yr old. The Mak 520 i have now is idential (minus the change to plastic arm and mount above clutch for the handle).

 

They really are great saws.

 

I think the handle is a bit fatter now

 

How's that 6800I

[shavey]

I tried a Dolmar 115i today, brashing sitka; what an absolute bomb of a saw; very fast, very torquey, nice and light and yet how old a design?! It was simply phenomenal.

 

And another thing; brilliant on fuel.

 

Did you use that nice red 2-stroke oil

[DCS6800i]

I think the handle is a bit fatter now

 

How's that 6800I

 

 

Theres not much difference - just the plastic 'arm' and mounts above the clutch cover.

 

6800i: Re-re-honed and have new piston rings, just need to get time to put them in and will let you know how it turns out

[Pete W]

Yes you're right you drill out the 9mm holes in the cover and put the bolts in those other set of holes and the new cover plate fits in that new position

And you change back too D033 mounts when needed

 

Or you can turn down the D009 stud flanges too 9mm and put them in the same holes and use the existing bar plate and you don't have to drill the side cover

 

I can get the D009 side covers but they take approx 2-3 weeks to arrive

Thanks

Shavey

Thanks for the spares and advice, I now have four holes in the clutch cover and loads of chain and bar options:001_smile: Probably have to pay a visit to RobD now though.

Cheers Pete