Been running mine hard on chainsaw mill for a few months now and it's a beast. Only problem I've had so far is 2 coils went bad after about 1 hour of use. Finally got a good one I guess because it's lasted probably 3 hrs now. I also put an oem chain tensioner and hd2 airfilter.
I have one and as I have the same problems and I put the high pressure oil or on there and it took care of the problem now what will happen is that you'll end up running out of oil before you do gas so what you need to do is fill your gas tank 3/4 full then fill up your oil tank and they'll both run out the same time
Yeah I just bought the same model they had a xmas sale, has not shipped yet but dang man tks now I know what to look for, the oiler and the throttle lock, I got their bar and chain with mine we will see how those are. have fun
They are really improving their quality. I have a ms380 knockoff and it starts and functions very well. I have had no problems with it. I am careful with the saw and pay attention to air filtration. So far so good. Their bars are ok and their chain functions similarly. I take a lot of time maintaining my saws and frankly I see no big differences between the name brand function versus the high end china saws. I have been considering getting my hands on a 200t copy and try that out.
I paid $875 for an 066 magnum many years ago, good saw as I’m a stihl guy BUT,,,,,,,,, I would have got your saw all day at that price. Will be interesting to see how it holds up.
@@allthingsmotorized1885 Got one (not this brand but made in China,) years ago to save money in a bind and ended up $200 poorer and still without a saw. It looked like they machined the cylinder using woodworking tools and was assembled wrong on top of it. But I'm honestly impressed with what I been seeing lately. Especially with these guys strappin em to a mill.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 i think it's dyno joe mods, took a holzfforma g466 apart and ported it, the cylinder wall was quite rough but dyno'd next to an ms440 it matched up so obviously didnt really effect performance much probably due to the relatively large tolerances on 2 strokes
Ok so i have a G660 got mine from HOLZFORMA or FARMERTEC as they are known in the UK... im running a 20" bar and a full chisel chain for all my Tree work ( arborist).. Saw runs very well its a beast with the full chisel chain and for the money you cannot fault it... so far it has no problems but after hearing rumours about stilhs oil not being so great as was led to believe ive decided to mix 4 to 1 instead of the 5 to 1 ratio i was using... I hear that my american cousins run that Red armour which we dont have in the uk... you lucky bastards 🤣👍... Respect from the UK 🇬🇧
Still ripping like it was new. Couple little dumb problems (Throttle lock, oiler, etc) but it always runs like a beast and makes the same power it always has.
I bought a high output oiler with a 1.3 mm stroke for my G660 before I ever started it. Also an OEM Stihl recoil rotor along with the "elasto" handle grip too. The Stilh OEM decompression valve is also cheap insurance because the last thing you need is a broken recoil assembly or a broken decompression valve out in a recovery situation when you absolutely have to get a downed tree out of the road or off your barn. The reason you bought a monster is because it will take no prisoners. Make it reliable and dependable because it isn't a toy. That is a big boy saw and you never know after a bad storm if you might have to use it for first responders to get through to someone in crisis.
⬆️ is this guy serious.? 😂 If it was REALLY THAT important you wouldn’t buy a Chinese knockoff saw, you would buy a STIHL MS660 .?? Which are still readily available.
Congratulations on your video. I recently bought the G660(blue). I'm running a 20" chainring and after 9 tanks the chain won't stop turning at idle. I tried to adjust it but couldn't. Could you help me? Thank you very much.
Sure it could likely be 2 causes. First make sure the idle is low enough. If it idles too high the chain will turn. If idle is low and it still turns I would suspect a broken clutch spring, or some other clutch defect. Remove the bar and you can remove the sprocket and clutch drum to inspect.
Thank you very much for your advice. I have to say my mind didn't go there. With the speedometer I set it to 2500 rpm. and I didn't see a difference, I fixed the L too but still no difference. What would you recommend maximum rpm?
That was an exaggeration we got 2 and some milling accessories. You can buy direct but a usa dealer would give best customer service. You can find a usa dealer on the Facebook pages
Now, if only they would solve the chain adjuster and oil pump and worm drive issues that remain a huge pain in the arse. The oil problem on mine was twofold. When I pulled the clutch to install the HO oil pump I found that there was about a tablespoon of magnesium shards caused from the end of the worm drive spring being too long. The metal shavings were also clogging the oil pump. Cleaned up the mess, installed the HO pump and turned the output screw to maximum, which is exactly what it needed to be. There's no such thing as quality control by the assembly of them, nor customer service from Jane Xu at Farmertec; just duck and dive excuses and foot dragging. Mine was on the bench for months to get it working. Good luck with yours. Mine with Oregon 36" PowerCut weighs 27.74 lbs. Dude you need to read kg weight; not pounds. Have another cup o jo and open those peepers. 😆 I run mine with high octane straight gas at 40:1 VP full synthetic. It pulls strong with the bar buried. Tuned rich with high at 11,500 for 10 tanks. I make sure it 4 strokes when letting up in the cut of these 40"+ logs. P.S. The faux carbon fiber paint is like putting lipstick on a pig.
😂😂 I agree with all of this. No shavings in mine but the HO oiler was a worthy swap. Got a couple tanks through it and my biggest issue so far is that the throttle lock for cold starts doesn’t work anymore.
I agree. These things are too much hassle to deal with. If time is money dont buy chinesism garbage. If you're bored and constantly want to tinker and replace parts then go for it. These junk saws will cost more in the long run. I've put more time into getting G888 to start then its worth. Shoulda just bought a big boy Husky and Stihl and been done with it.
Finally someone I see that breaks them in like I do, Im under the same idea as you, run them hard to get the cylinder pressures high so that ring seats. These people I see letting saw idle for 3 or more tanks and then cool down..I just shake my head, to each there own though. I get a new saw and run the dog piss out of it.
I still use it. Its been really good still runs awesome. The throttle lock broke so cold starts are annoying until I fix that. I still am not impressed with the oiler output but otherwise this is a hard working saw
I run in my gardening machines new i start run idle fir 15 minutes idle temperature °c 60 then run for 30 minutes i have hours idle time on my new titan 49cc chainsaw i use aspin no ethanol and i add fully synthetic ultra stihl 2 stroke oil good for crankshaft
Mine is all the way turned down and oils way to much floods the clutch housing and drains all over my floor even with a 36 inch bar I bought that saw to tinker with not for real use and glad because every time I start it things fall apart or leak like both oil and fuel caps now leak 😩
A High Output Oil Pump is not that expensive compared to buying bars and chains. I never heard anyone complain that their saw was putting too much oil out but I have seen a lot of guys wear out a dry bar and chain with a quickness.
What’s an “aggressive break in”? After I get the saw back from port work I tune the saw to a blubbering 4 stroke but it still cleans up in the cut. Run 4-5 tanks and lean it out to where it still has a good 4 stroke 4-5 more tanks then tune to its happy place, looking for cardboard brown on plug. Make a note of rpm with tach and run as normal.
From videos I have saw here it sounds like the stock bar and chain are not all that great. Was told to use the Stihl bar and chain and they total scream just a few seconds behind the real Stihl but for about $ 1,000 less.
My 441 has this problem running a 28" bar but the bar shows no signs of abnormal wear,nor does the chain so I ignore it. It stays hot,which I dont care for but it's the same bar I've been using for like 5 years. It's a stihl rollomatic es and stihl rs chain.
I just ordered mine today. Can’t wait.
Been running mine hard on chainsaw mill for a few months now and it's a beast. Only problem I've had so far is 2 coils went bad after about 1 hour of use. Finally got a good one I guess because it's lasted probably 3 hrs now. I also put an oem chain tensioner and hd2 airfilter.
I have one and as I have the same problems and I put the high pressure oil or on there and it took care of the problem now what will happen is that you'll end up running out of oil before you do gas so what you need to do is fill your gas tank 3/4 full then fill up your oil tank and they'll both run out the same time
Keep up the great videos
Had the same oiling issues with my Neotec 660 put a Ho pump on. Seems some what better running a 36’’ bar.
Yeah I just bought the same model they had a xmas sale, has not shipped yet but dang man tks now I know what to look for, the oiler and the throttle lock, I got their bar and chain with mine we will see how those are. have fun
Good luck! I still use this saw often its pretty good!
Take the guard off the bottom & adjust the oiler little screw on the bottom.
They are really improving their quality. I have a ms380 knockoff and it starts and functions very well. I have had no problems with it. I am careful with the saw and pay attention to air filtration. So far so good. Their bars are ok and their chain functions similarly. I take a lot of time maintaining my saws and frankly I see no big differences between the name brand function versus the high end china saws. I have been considering getting my hands on a 200t copy and try that out.
I paid $875 for an 066 magnum many years ago, good saw as I’m a stihl guy BUT,,,,,,,,, I would have got your saw all day at that price. Will be interesting to see how it holds up.
I wish they were still 875!
West coast saw makes some big dogs and a nice muffler that fits on these
didn't he just retire? pretty sure he is shutting down shop? I could be wrong
I build theses saws all the time! Or... rebuild them! They need a few oem parts from time to time! Awesome saw there !
I don't think I'd own one without putting an OEM motor in it. I've been thinking about getting one and playing with it tho.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 they'll run just fine just will wear out a bit sooner, then i'd put an oem head and piston on it
@@allthingsmotorized1885 Got one (not this brand but made in China,) years ago to save money in a bind and ended up $200 poorer and still without a saw. It looked like they machined the cylinder using woodworking tools and was assembled wrong on top of it. But I'm honestly impressed with what I been seeing lately. Especially with these guys strappin em to a mill.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 i think it's dyno joe mods, took a holzfforma g466 apart and ported it, the cylinder wall was quite rough but dyno'd next to an ms440 it matched up so obviously didnt really effect performance much probably due to the relatively large tolerances on 2 strokes
Ok so i have a G660 got mine from HOLZFORMA or FARMERTEC as they are known in the UK... im running a 20" bar and a full chisel chain for all my Tree work ( arborist).. Saw runs very well its a beast with the full chisel chain and for the money you cannot fault it... so far it has no problems but after hearing rumours about stilhs oil not being so great as was led to believe ive decided to mix 4 to 1 instead of the 5 to 1 ratio i was using... I hear that my american cousins run that Red armour which we dont have in the uk... you lucky bastards 🤣👍...
Respect from the UK 🇬🇧
Glad to see the eye pro on the second set of cuts....
Good presentsion, straight to the point
Do you have a part number for the bar?
I made the mistake of buying a 36 inch bar from holz with the saw. Weighs a ton!
Does the saw alone really weigh 21 lbs?
Put the bolt into the chain cover not the nuts.
Then the bolts won’t push your chain guides out.
8 mm wrench is included. We have been looking at it the whole time.
Have you but out a video about the durability of the 660 saw? I am thinking of buying one, would love your opinion!
Same saw, been using it for months 42" bar on 30+ inch logs, not a single issue
The plastic things go on the inside of the clutch cover. They're basically little cushions...
Very good saw. Definitely a screamer. How is it doing with the after break in tune?? She still running strong for ya??
Still ripping like it was new. Couple little dumb problems (Throttle lock, oiler, etc) but it always runs like a beast and makes the same power it always has.
@@spankranchgarage Nice I'ma have to get me one.
Have you considered running a thinner oil.?
That’s a good idea that I actually didn’t think of. Thanks
I bought a high output oiler with a 1.3 mm stroke for my G660 before I ever started it. Also an OEM Stihl recoil rotor along with the "elasto" handle grip too. The Stilh OEM decompression valve is also cheap insurance because the last thing you need is a broken recoil assembly or a broken decompression valve out in a recovery situation when you absolutely have to get a downed tree out of the road or off your barn. The reason you bought a monster is because it will take no prisoners. Make it reliable and dependable because it isn't a toy. That is a big boy saw and you never know after a bad storm if you might have to use it for first responders to get through to someone in crisis.
Great points Robert. Shes still running great almost a year later. Though I do have a authentic Stihl as my main saw, this guy is the backup
⬆️ is this guy serious.? 😂
If it was REALLY THAT important you wouldn’t buy a Chinese knockoff saw, you would buy a STIHL MS660 .??
Which are still readily available.
Where did you purchase your high output oiler from? Was it OEM? And do you know the part numbers?
I bought it from Farmertec on amazon www.amazon.com/Farmertec-Oiler-STIHL-MS650-Chainsaw/dp/B07CPFNDLQ
@@spankranchgarage DITO
Congratulations on your video. I recently bought the G660(blue). I'm running a 20" chainring and after 9 tanks the chain won't stop turning at idle. I tried to adjust it but couldn't. Could you help me? Thank you very much.
Sure it could likely be 2 causes. First make sure the idle is low enough. If it idles too high the chain will turn. If idle is low and it still turns I would suspect a broken clutch spring, or some other clutch defect. Remove the bar and you can remove the sprocket and clutch drum to inspect.
Thank you very much for your advice. I have to say my mind didn't go there. With the speedometer I set it to 2500 rpm. and I didn't see a difference, I fixed the L too but still no difference. What would you recommend maximum rpm?
@@vaggelismeletis That I dont know. I would check the manual for a Stihl 066 or 660 and see where they idle at then shoot for that.
Thank you very much!!
you had mentioned you got a pallet of these, are you selling them?
That was an exaggeration we got 2 and some milling accessories. You can buy direct but a usa dealer would give best customer service. You can find a usa dealer on the Facebook pages
Now, if only they would solve the chain adjuster and oil pump and worm drive issues that remain a huge pain in the arse. The oil problem on mine was twofold. When I pulled the clutch to install the HO oil pump I found that there was about a tablespoon of magnesium shards caused from the end of the worm drive spring being too long. The metal shavings were also clogging the oil pump. Cleaned up the mess, installed the HO pump and turned the output screw to maximum, which is exactly what it needed to be. There's no such thing as quality control by the assembly of them, nor customer service from Jane Xu at Farmertec; just duck and dive excuses and foot dragging. Mine was on the bench for months to get it working. Good luck with yours. Mine with Oregon 36" PowerCut weighs 27.74 lbs. Dude you need to read kg weight; not pounds. Have another cup o jo and open those peepers. 😆 I run mine with high octane straight gas at 40:1 VP full synthetic. It pulls strong with the bar buried. Tuned rich with high at 11,500 for 10 tanks. I make sure it 4 strokes when letting up in the cut of these 40"+ logs.
P.S. The faux carbon fiber paint is like putting lipstick on a pig.
😂😂 I agree with all of this. No shavings in mine but the HO oiler was a worthy swap. Got a couple tanks through it and my biggest issue so far is that the throttle lock for cold starts doesn’t work anymore.
I agree. These things are too much hassle to deal with. If time is money dont buy chinesism garbage. If you're bored and constantly want to tinker and replace parts then go for it. These junk saws will cost more in the long run. I've put more time into getting G888 to start then its worth. Shoulda just bought a big boy Husky and Stihl and been done with it.
Zazdroszczę kiełbasy :) pozdrawiam
Finally someone I see that breaks them in like I do, Im under the same idea as you, run them hard to get the cylinder pressures high so that ring seats. These people I see letting saw idle for 3 or more tanks and then cool down..I just shake my head, to each there own though. I get a new saw and run the dog piss out of it.
Damn right! Getting that ring seated is key. This thing still runs awesome a year later
@@spankranchgarage But that is impossible, surely it had to blow up since you didn't idle it to break in and do heat cycles LMAO.
How did the saw hold up?
I still use it. Its been really good still runs awesome. The throttle lock broke so cold starts are annoying until I fix that. I still am not impressed with the oiler output but otherwise this is a hard working saw
I run in my gardening machines new i start run idle fir 15 minutes idle temperature °c 60 then run for 30 minutes i have hours idle time on my new titan 49cc chainsaw i use aspin no ethanol and i add fully synthetic ultra stihl 2 stroke oil good for crankshaft
hi, have you adjusted the oil flow??
I tried it all the way up. I ended up installing a high flow pump. It’s better but still not oiling like a real Stihl. Not sure exactly what is wrong
Mine is all the way turned down and oils way to much floods the clutch housing and drains all over my floor even with a 36 inch bar I bought that saw to tinker with not for real use and glad because every time I start it things fall apart or leak like both oil and fuel caps now leak 😩
You can try drilling out the hole a little bit bigger on your bar
Good idea!
A High Output Oil Pump is not that expensive compared to buying bars and chains. I never heard anyone complain that their saw was putting too much oil out but I have seen a lot of guys wear out a dry bar and chain with a quickness.
What’s an “aggressive break in”?
After I get the saw back from port work I tune the saw to a blubbering 4 stroke but it still cleans up in the cut. Run 4-5 tanks and lean it out to where it still has a good 4 stroke 4-5 more tanks then tune to its happy place, looking for cardboard brown on plug. Make a note of rpm with tach and run as normal.
There is a certain group of people that will let a new saw idle for 2 tanks before putting any load on it. Very shocking
From videos I have saw here it sounds like the stock bar and chain are not all that great. Was told to use the Stihl bar and chain and they total scream just a few seconds behind the real Stihl but for about $ 1,000 less.
Pour chain oil on your bar and chain and use your grese gun on bar sprocket and chain rim sprocket
@14:16 seems to be oiling fine to me.
It flings oil and uses oil but the bar still gets really hot??? Maybe the bar?
My 441 has this problem running a 28" bar but the bar shows no signs of abnormal wear,nor does the chain so I ignore it. It stays hot,which I dont care for but it's the same bar I've been using for like 5 years. It's a stihl rollomatic es and stihl rs chain.
Get a lighter one so Miss Spank Ranch can use too 🤠
It looks like it doesn't come with a bar and a chain
Correct. It is powerhead only so you can choose and supply your bar and chain
Turn the oiler up lol
Safety sure is your weak point. Love the way saw runs, just might get me one.
Ok snowflake.....
Where’s the PPE?
Is that like an IPA?
@@spankranchgarage engage the safety squints
Back at the store
If you toting around a 92cc chainsaw you will feel manly slicing and dicing
If it’s a clone of a ms660 then I would think it has a oil flow screw like on a actual Stihl ms660
It does. Its on the bottom of the oil pump identical to the real MS660
Carbon fiber! 😱 I just bought a battery saw because I was sick of working on huskies and now you're making me regret it
It’s not carbon fiber. It’s hydro dipped to look like Carbon Fiber.
@@NOVAMountainMan I'm aware but thanks!
Varnish or keep them raw, those discs are worth money on Pinterest for white girls.
Hahaha
I want to buy such saws, but they are not sold in Ukraine
Trade ya one for a russian tank...
👍👎😂😂
I “accidentally” horsed mine up and it runs thru the fuel, bad choice on my part