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Never "heard" of it on the US based saw forums either....
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It does of course depend on what the "original" is - but usually yes.
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I have no particular dislike for Dolmars in general - but each model is what it is, and they obviously are at a technical disadvantage at the moment!
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Time to leave this thread......
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Some people just don't tolerate the truth - but it doesn't go away for that reason!
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Yes - and a proper saw mechanic wouldn't put a new top end on a saw unless the cause for the failure of the original has been diagnosed and fixed.
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None of those compare well to the light, neat and agile 560xp, but I'd surely take the Dolmar over the Echo, even though it is good for an Echo.
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You no doubt are right that the 385 is better ported stock - and that carb should be a nice upgrade, as those saws are badly choked at both ends when stock.
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Fried top ends were very common on the 5100S, and at least the early (14.500rpm) 5105s in the US. Lean carb settings from the factory (to pass emission rules) and substandard top end cooling, combined with high rpm were among the identified reasons. The introduction of cat mufflers made it possible to set the carbs a bit richer, but of course it added to the heating issue.....
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That doesn't tell anything about the cc of the engine.... The CC Super was 87cc.
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40 (the metal cased one) and 65 as well.
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Yes, except that it is a C model - those QSS brakes are annoying, and can be dangerous when you are used to them, and they quit working. It does happen. MS361C recall.
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Also, the last gray tops, from 1989 week 19, Serial 9190006, were called 50 Special, and were 51cc/45mm, like the Orange top model 51.
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There actually were both "Practica" and "Rancher" models well before the 50 Rancher.
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I'm sure it has, and the AT will adapt anyway.
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What do you mean by "side plate"?
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The MS361 is a great saw, despite the inboard cluch, as they did so much else right on that one - unlike on their newer saw models. The MS261 is a "schoolbook" exemple of how not to make a 50cc saw.
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They likely do it because some users will expect it. Stihl doesn't btw, and that was what triggered my interest in the matter about a decade ago.... You do it your way, and I do it my way - it doesn't matter much as long as we both are happy!
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There are a lot of "nice" saws out there, but it doesn't really help as long as the handling, throttle responce and ergonomics doesn't keep up.
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The major advantage with an outboard is that it puts the bar etc closer to the centre of mass, and makes it possible to make a more compact feeling and nimble powerhead. This has a major impact on the handling of the saws, paricularly when limbing etc. - which is very important to me. Then there are less important advantages, as well as a couple of minor disadvantages.
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First, the PS 6100 isn't lighter than the 357xp, but a little heavier. Second, it is about .4 kg heavier than the 560xp + it is wider and taller, more boxlike, and the handling suffer from the inboard clutch design. Power output is lower, and it is of course lacking the AT and Revboost. I used the test reports from KWF here, not the specs from the brands.
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They have used the same bar mount patterns as Husky for some decades by now.
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50:1.
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Jonsered of course, as the newer ones are Husky saws.
