Chainsaw Repair
Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Solo => Topic started by: mcbob on April 23, 2011, 08:59:37 pm
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Got a coupla Solo Twins too
heres one i got from Alabama a few years ago needs a clutch side cover thats all
I am a idiot so my pics disappeared.
McBob
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I had ran Larry's Solo Twin at a GTG in 2007. One of the few vintage saws that has impressed me.
I tried to find the zippy video of it, but that is no longer around I guess. So here is a youtube solo video I dug up to hear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqh5lArsqMk
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I am surprised by the RPM's that saw holds in the wood. Do you know if that saw is stock?
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Another one up and running and owner making test cuts with.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQSIIoRBHU8
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Well I'd say beyond a doubt that one has enough oil in the mix.
I too ran the twin Larry S has .It was not the fastest saw I ever ran however with perhaps the exception of an 090 Stihl reworked by Ken Dunn it was the most effortless saw under load . A cut though a big log was childs play for it .
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I finally found a pic today of the solo twin chainsaw_57 Larry let me run in 07. Hidden in cyber world it was.
Still no video and zippy videos is no more.
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I don't recall that many if any vids taken at that event .There was a wide selection of saws though ,both modern and vintage .
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Nice pics mcbob, all great saws to see threre :o
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I have knew about a friend having 4 solo twins for awhile and Dennis posted 2 of them new as pulling out of the box earlier on another site.
Just thought I would save the new solo twin pics here too after making sure OK with owner after getting off the phone with him today. ;)
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They are a very rare saw ,I've only seen one in my life time .
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Heres another Solo Twin i had in 1987
I am a idiot so my pics disappeared.
McBob
Nice pics! Thanks!
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VERY NICE PICS EVERYBODY!!! THANKS...
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Somebody out there has very deep pockets and wanted a solo twin very very bad.
This Solo Twin in Ohio just sold for best offer. Buy it now price was $3200 :o :D
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Somebody out there has very deep pockets and wanted a solo twin very very bad.
This Solo Twin in Ohio just sold for best offer. Buy it now price was $3200 :o :D
Geez theres a chance I might get to retire to the land of milk and honey
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Now that the owner let the cat out of the bag. I can tell you here too. The solo twins I posted about back in May. 1 is 110cc solo twin which is pretty dang rare and he told me the story behind them. The other is the 100cc solo twin we normally see.
I have knew about a friend having 4 solo twins for awhile and 2 of them new as pulling out of the box. ;)
(http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=251.0;attach=3088;image)
(http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=251.0;attach=3090;image)
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Well now that more info is starting to trickle through maybe there might be more around than thought.
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Yes good to see at least some-one is out for a day of fun ..................... pity the racing community in general are all dog eat dog and too stiffed lipped to relax and enjoy themselves
McBob
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Now that the owner let the cat out of the bag. I can tell you here too. The solo twins I posted about back in May. 1 is 110cc solo twin which is pretty dang rare and he told me the story behind them. The other is the 100cc solo twin we normally see.
I have knew about a friend having 4 solo twins for awhile and 2 of them new as pulling out of the box. ;)
(http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=251.0;attach=3088;image)
(http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=251.0;attach=3090;image)
(http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=251.0;attach=3092;image)
I'm sure Dennis posted those pics some years back on race saws, they are indeed classic examples of the type.
I have hear stories of those saws from old log fallers but never used one myself.
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Dennis may of posted them back then. But they are Rick Helsel's saws.
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http://youtu.be/BkiVd188Cqs
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Certainly a smooth sounding saw
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I love that twin cylinder sound. That's a big ticket model that I might have to pony up for some day. I've ran the Echo twin, and while it's cool..............it doesn't do it for me. Since it's a simultaneous firing twin, it sounds just like a single to my ear. It is a very smooth saw and a cool piece of engineering though...
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Right!
The Echo Twin is nice but the Solo has that magic twin sound.
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True, beautiful words ;)
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Nice thread. I'll have to post up mine when it arrives. Thanks for sending the link, Kevin.
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As I had mentioned before I had ran Larry S's twin .It wasn't the fastest saw of that displacement but it cut effortlessly and very smoothly .It's a very collectable saw to say the least .
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Yes your right Al nice saw for its day but outclassed today and far too heavy I have a couple here and a half a twin which needs a few bits to finish it off
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Just bought a set of pistons and cylinder for the big bore 110cc Solo Twin out from England and here's the proof they do exsist
I am a idiot so my pics disappeared.
McBob
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Very cool Bob.
I already knew they existed since Rick owns both and told me.
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Well the pair of big knockers arrived today ............ 110cc ....... must get back to the machine shop and get them fitted up to suit the new bottom end i have here ..... did some-one say big bore
McBob
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That twin in the first pics . Is bad as$. :o
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https://youtu.be/ucqf7ZxBstc
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looks this post fits here ;D
Found a selution for mine Solo twin problem
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the lower bracket repair of the Solo twin
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here mine drawing of one of the repairs on the Solo twin(http://up.picr.de/21143432zc.gif)
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Saving the solo twin IPL manual info I have. Cant figure out where I put it here. 7 files
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Very unique saw. I was always fascinated by the Solo Twin.
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New members 110cc version @av8or3
https://youtu.be/mo8HZL8JdRo
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CRG member posted this solo twin full wrap handle saw with rollernose bar.
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Looking at that IPL it's about as easy to read as Partner . Meaning it's rather jumbled up IMO .It's all there if you can figure it out I guess .As for twin I did run one ,very smooth saw .
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Solo twin pipe saw. Guy in my chainsaw repair FB group building this.
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I’ll take the saw when he’s done with it. He can keep the pipes. Looks cool , and like it’s labor intensive. Unless you soup the engine up I can’t believe it would make much difference. And, if you soup the engine up you’re going to need spares. I wonder why he went to so much trouble.
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I’ll take the saw when he’s done with it. He can keep the pipes. Looks cool , and like it’s labor intensive. Unless you soup the engine up I can’t believe it would make much difference. And, if you soup the engine up you’re going to need spares. I wonder why he went to so much trouble.
I wouldnt do it to a solo either. But to each their own.
You do know his CPI pipes when put on a stock 660 showed gains of 58% right? Joe dynoed before and after of just swapping his pipe on a stock saw. Was crazy % of gains.
No I dont think a solo twin would have that kind of gains but it is his saw to play with.
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Solo twin pipes
https://youtu.be/U20ylGXfqXY