Happy New Year, all! This year, the best thing I did was get laid off from a job I couldn't stand. It was the kick in the keyster I needed to do what makes me happy. So, I started a small tree service with a friend, and now get paid to operate and maintain saws. Very thankful to my wife and friends for unwavering support. Love and safe new year to all!
funnest thing in 2023? fixed up a 91 volvo 740. electrical gremlins exorcized, ac redone, new exhaust, water leaks into the trunk fixed, coolant leaks fixed, new stereo. thing runs mint. bought a husky 55 and a 372xp and cut up a ton of firewood too. that was pretty fun. :)
I stopped using the compressor around the clutch on my Stihl saws. Instead I use a brush and vacuum together. I do this because the compressor was blowing crap under the covers around the clutch and the crap jammed up the brake mechanism, particularly on my 461. I haven't had a problem with the brakes since I changed my cleaning method.
In winter my compressor is useless. Just gets way too cold. So I've become Austin to taking the clutch brake off and cleaning it with a brush. Never thought to vacuum it. That still works when it's below zero
Happy new year Donnie My wife and went to New Zealand to see my daughter graduate teachers college awesome trip Spent 3 weeks there They was my happiest this year
Happiest unfortunate fortunate circumstance. Trying to get ahead, went to town and got fuel in a can I always use for mixed gas. That can normally never leaves the garage. Ended up forgetting to mix oil in it. Burned up my 391 which was my biggest saw. Kicked myself a bunch then found a new/used 500 ❤
Funny, now that you mention it almost every saw that I’ve seen with a stripped spark plug hole has been a Stihl. Yep, especially a new plug, get ‘em tite! Oh man, this year has been absolutely brutal to me, the only good thing I can think of is it’s hopefully about over lol.
I had to repair a 660 that the plug stripped out the threads on the cylinder…need to be tight but not too tight 😉. Coil screws and oil pump screws are also good to check. I lost both my folks this summer, so there weren’t too many happy days since then. Spring was good though, Mum came for a visit. Happy New Year buddy! 😎👍
Thanks for all the awesome, informative videos this year, Donny, looking forward to what you have for us next year! Most fun event for me was a 1,700 mile loop around South-central Alaska on my Yamaha T7 adventure bike with a good buddy! Cheers to all....Happy New Year!!
Best time I had this past year I went with friends down to Puerto Rico for a week vacation. To me could have been a stay cation and I'd have been happy. Time spent here at home with my kiddos is very hard to beat also.
We had a pretty good year as a family, kept things simple. But me personally quitting alcohol was a blessing. And I’m not a “New Years Resolutionist” either so why wait for a particular day to make positive changes in your life, new years procrastinator it’s called. Happy New Years!
I started a new career this year after 17 years in the same industry. Also got my 68 C10 with 572 BBC running and on the road. I have a 385 I need some help with.
Thanks Donny! I don't use my saws professionally, but i had a lot of fun dropping a 42" white oak at my friend's property last weekend. It was dead and there were several buildings in peril if the rot got bad enough. Biggest tree I've ever cut down. I used my 365 x torq that i ground the transfer caps on, compliments of your video you did on the conversion. How much is left in the 372 x torqs? Honestly it doesn't feel like it puts out a whole lot more than my muffler modded echo 620 with a fixed main jet. If I had guessed your cart number the other day, it would already be in the mail! Happy new year!
Hey donny Im building a 391, Im having trouble installing the choke rod...do you know if there are more than one version of that choke rod or of the carburetor housing?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In advance.👍
You was not off topic all the info was good thanks and water and engines of any kind don’t agree with each other that’s for sure That was interesting about the saws on the Dee-comp and the spark plug my self I have a 661now about 2 yrs ago I was at the bank at the atm machine and piece of #$&@% stole my 441 out of the back of my truck but I like the 661 as always Donny you a wealth of info. ps get the fozz dog a prime rid 🤣😂🤣😂😎 strake because he is tiered of being treated like a dog 👍😂😂😂😪
Hey there Mr Walker...new to your videos, but been watching Billy Rays for awhile...i have both stihl and husky saws....372xp...440magnum...660 magnum etc....my question is about muffler mods and gasket deletes as far as would thosse mods be better on a ported saw as apposed to a stock saw. My saws run really well, and in fact my older 372 is ported but as a 60 year old dirt buke rider, who has been cutti g firewood for about 45 years, I'm always looking for a little more lol. Within reason of course...also im running my saws around the 3000' to 5500' elevation. Thx sir...like your videos and will be watch them alot more.....Happy new year.
Why did the pulse line come off? I know they can pull loose if a guy gets to jerking a pinched saw especially with longer bars. How do you know if it was a fluke deal or if a new line is needed? Thanks
I started a new career this year after 17 years in the same industry. Also got my 68 C10 with 572 BBC running and on the road. I have a 385 I need some help with.
Spent 2 weeks in September, meandering up to Port Hardy, and back with friends in the motorhome.
Can't beat it. 🥰👍
I like "New Year Revolutions" as in ... "You say you want a Revolution ..."
Happy New Year, all! This year, the best thing I did was get laid off from a job I couldn't stand. It was the kick in the keyster I needed to do what makes me happy. So, I started a small tree service with a friend, and now get paid to operate and maintain saws. Very thankful to my wife and friends for unwavering support. Love and safe new year to all!
That’s awesome do what ya like happy new years
funnest thing in 2023? fixed up a 91 volvo 740. electrical gremlins exorcized, ac redone, new exhaust, water leaks into the trunk fixed, coolant leaks fixed, new stereo. thing runs mint. bought a husky 55 and a 372xp and cut up a ton of firewood too. that was pretty fun. :)
Best time this year was camping with the family in our new to us travel trailer.
Running my Dad's favorite saw to cut firewood, Homelite 550
Fun part of the year was getting a new 372xp before they're all gone. They can keep the computers and battery stuff.
If everyone maintained their saw... Donnie would be out of work 😉 kiddn of course...good info Buddy
I stopped using the compressor around the clutch on my Stihl saws. Instead I use a brush and vacuum together. I do this because the compressor was blowing crap under the covers around the clutch and the crap jammed up the brake mechanism, particularly on my 461. I haven't had a problem with the brakes since I changed my cleaning method.
I also vacuum.If its really greasy I’ll just take off the clutch drum.
In winter my compressor is useless. Just gets way too cold. So I've become Austin to taking the clutch brake off and cleaning it with a brush. Never thought to vacuum it. That still works when it's below zero
Happy new year Donnie
My wife and went to New Zealand to see my daughter graduate teachers college awesome trip
Spent 3 weeks there
They was my happiest this year
Happiest unfortunate fortunate circumstance. Trying to get ahead, went to town and got fuel in a can I always use for mixed gas. That can normally never leaves the garage. Ended up forgetting to mix oil in it. Burned up my 391 which was my biggest saw. Kicked myself a bunch then found a new/used 500 ❤
Funny, now that you mention it almost every saw that I’ve seen with a stripped spark plug hole has been a Stihl.
Yep, especially a new plug, get ‘em tite!
Oh man, this year has been absolutely brutal to me, the only good thing I can think of is it’s hopefully about over lol.
I had to repair a 660 that the plug stripped out the threads on the cylinder…need to be tight but not too tight 😉.
Coil screws and oil pump screws are also good to check.
I lost both my folks this summer, so there weren’t too many happy days since then. Spring was good though, Mum came for a visit.
Happy New Year buddy! 😎👍
Sorry for loss.😢
@@BobE.Danchothanks. They are both in a happier place now, but it’s sure not the same at Christmas.
Had a great time a my friends B&B on Gabriola Island nice & relaxing Happy New Year Donny!
Falling a 40” fir with my 372
Now that’s a decent jag of firewood 😂
Thanks for all the awesome, informative videos this year, Donny, looking forward to what you have for us next year! Most fun event for me was a 1,700 mile loop around South-central Alaska on my Yamaha T7 adventure bike with a good buddy! Cheers to all....Happy New Year!!
Best time I had this past year I went with friends down to Puerto Rico for a week vacation. To me could have been a stay cation and I'd have been happy. Time spent here at home with my kiddos is very hard to beat also.
We had a pretty good year as a family, kept things simple. But me personally quitting alcohol was a blessing. And I’m not a “New Years Resolutionist” either so why wait for a particular day to make positive changes in your life, new years procrastinator it’s called. Happy New Years!
Happy
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Mr Donny.
Id say the funnest thing i did this year, was meet Buckin Billy ray, and tinman at the paul Bunyon show in Ohio!! You should go this year Donny!!
Happy new year Donny. Keep these great videos coming. Such a great resource to be able to learn from you.
Happy New Year 🎉
Some of the happiest times this year were when I was cutting with my Walkerized Stihl MS462 and Dolmar 6100!
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Happy New Year, everyone!!!
I had a sparkplug shoot out of lawnmower .
Hey Donny, great video as always. I found a Mac 125c near me, it has 130lbs compression, is that enough or is that on the low side for those?
Great content as usual Donny. Happy New Year.
Taking my sons fishing and going to the Threshermans Reunion in Lancaster with my sons and a good friend who turned 89 this year.
Just love these videos even though it's a stihl...
All the best and a happy new year from a chainsaw junkie in Sweden.🎉
Went to Bunyan Festival in Ohio and met up with some friends.
Happy New Year buddy! Love what you are doing!
Shooting sporting clays under blacklight in MN
It’s like shooting fireworks with a shotgun
Happy new year Donny
I started a new career this year after 17 years in the same industry. Also got my 68 C10 with 572 BBC running and on the road. I have a 385 I need some help with.
Thanks Donny! I don't use my saws professionally, but i had a lot of fun dropping a 42" white oak at my friend's property last weekend. It was dead and there were several buildings in peril if the rot got bad enough. Biggest tree I've ever cut down. I used my 365 x torq that i ground the transfer caps on, compliments of your video you did on the conversion. How much is left in the 372 x torqs? Honestly it doesn't feel like it puts out a whole lot more than my muffler modded echo 620 with a fixed main jet. If I had guessed your cart number the other day, it would already be in the mail! Happy new year!
😎😎😎👍👍👍
Happy New years everyone
Three days of tree work upon Georgian Bay
I live on the south end of georgian bay. Built alot of houses on the bay. I love it here
some great tips... Happy New Year Donny...
Hey donny Im building a 391, Im having trouble installing the choke rod...do you know if there are more than one version of that choke rod or of the carburetor housing?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In advance.👍
You was not off topic all the info was good thanks and water and engines of any kind don’t agree with each other that’s for sure That was interesting about the saws on the Dee-comp and the spark plug my self I have a 661now about 2 yrs ago I was at the bank at the atm machine and piece of #$&@% stole my 441 out of the back of my truck but I like the 661 as always Donny you a wealth of info. ps get the fozz dog a prime rid 🤣😂🤣😂😎 strake because he is tiered of being treated like a dog 👍😂😂😂😪
Happy new year Donny
Hey there Mr Walker...new to your videos, but been watching Billy Rays for awhile...i have both stihl and husky saws....372xp...440magnum...660 magnum etc....my question is about muffler mods and gasket deletes as far as would thosse mods be better on a ported saw as apposed to a stock saw. My saws run really well, and in fact my older 372 is ported but as a 60 year old dirt buke rider, who has been cutti g firewood for about 45 years, I'm always looking for a little more lol. Within reason of course...also im running my saws around the 3000' to 5500' elevation.
Thx sir...like your videos and will be watch them alot more.....Happy new year.
Happy new year!
Happy New Year Donny! Keep those saws clean!🤩🤩
Happy New Year everyone.
Mr Donny what's the best way to plug that decompression valve where you don't have one? Not a fan myself.
Why did the pulse line come off? I know they can pull loose if a guy gets to jerking a pinched saw especially with longer bars. How do you know if it was a fluke deal or if a new line is needed? Thanks
Thx
I literally died earlier this year…not fun, and still not fun.😢
I started a new career this year after 17 years in the same industry. Also got my 68 C10 with 572 BBC running and on the road. I have a 385 I need some help with.