Modding The MS261

[deye223]

...and it's rakers or depth gauges, not rackers...that's the nickname of the guy down at the pool hall. Hey, do they even have those anymore?

i can't spell for crap and no pool halls any more here not for about 15 years

 

[nmurph]

i can't spell for crap and no pool halls any more here not for about 15 years

Just ribbing you about the spelling, and I doubt spell-check would pick up that error...I remember when every town had at least one pool hall, regardless of population. I spent a lot of time hanging out there during college. It was cheap entertainment.

 

[blsnelling]

At least give that 261 a MM and let it breathe.

 

[nmurph]

At least give that 261 a MM and let it breathe.

I already have a plan for that, but I want to run it stock vs a stock 346, same chain. Then it's on to MM's.

I have figured a way to keep the exhaust on the left side and use most of the existing deflector. I plan to open up everything under the existing deflector and braze some additional length and girth (no comments from the peanut gallery) onto it.

I pulled the limiter last night and ground the tab off. The thread I saw on doing that made it sound much harder than it was. I used a wood screw to pull the limiter out of its socket as far out as I could, pushed the carb to the side (towards the flywheel), removed the screw , and pulled the metal limiter out. Then, I ground the limiting tab off and re-inserted it. The total time was about 5 minutes. When finished, I can stick an allen wrench through the limiter and adjust the H needle. I set it to about 13.8K.

 

[luckydad]

ported 261

Got my 261 back in this week from the Mastermind.Got to run a couple tanks of gas out of it yesterday in some oak logs.I can say that thing is BOSS .Thanks Mr. Randy.Cant wait till i can get my hands on that 372xp.

 

[deye223]

Got my 261 back in this week from the Mastermind.Got to run a couple tanks of gas out of it yesterday in some oak logs.I can say that thing is BOSS .Thanks Mr. Randy.Cant wait till i can get my hands on that 372xp.

gday how long do you get out of a tank of gas

 

[Mastermind]

Got my 261 back in this week from the Mastermind.Got to run a couple tanks of gas out of it yesterday in some oak logs.I can say that thing is BOSS .Thanks Mr. Randy.Cant wait till i can get my hands on that 372xp.

I'm glad you like it. I've got another one waiting in the line right now.

 

[JakeLeg]

I'm glad you like it. I've got another one waiting in the line right now.

Can't wait Randy

 

[Bowtie]

Damn. Kind wishing I would have sent my 261 instead of my 361. Oh well, doesnt matter, I will just send the 261 later. Please keep posting up pics of the 261 work!! :msp_thumbup:

 

[luckydad]

gday how long do you get out of a tank of gas

Not long enough :msp_thumbdn:.But im pretty sure i can stand it :msp_thumbup::msp_thumbup:

 

[Mastermind]

Damn. Kind wishing I would have sent my 261 instead of my 361. Oh well, doesnt matter, I will just send the 261 later. Please keep posting up pics of the 261 work!! :msp_thumbup:

But I'm looking forward to doing the 361........if that matters. :hmm3grin2orange:

The fuel mileage takes a beating huh? I figured it would. :msp_unsure:

 

[Bowtie]

But I'm looking forward to doing the 361........if that matters. :hmm3grin2orange:

The fuel mileage takes a beating huh? I figured it would. :msp_unsure:

Im looking forward to it as well. As far as the 261, I dont know how others think, but I dont care about "mileage" on a tank. Im not a pro logger so no big deal for me! I really dont think my 261 does real awesome on fuel anyway, and it only has a muffler mod right now.

 

[luckydad]

Im looking forward to it as well. As far as the 261, I dont know how others think, but I dont care about "mileage" on a tank. Im not a pro logger so no big deal for me! I really dont think my 261 does real awesome on fuel anyway, and it only has a muffler mod right now.

Yep. The fuel mileage didnt bother me at all. Just wanted the greater power in the smaller package. .

 

[Bowtie]

Yep. The fuel mileage didnt bother me at all. Just wanted the greater power in the smaller package. .

That is what I am going for too. All my saws will be ported before its over with. The Masterminded 460 killed me on stock saws. I suspected it might! :biggrinbounce2:

 

[Mastermind]

That is what I am going for too. All my saws will be ported before its over with. The Masterminded 460 killed me on stock saws. I suspected it might! :biggrinbounce2:

I'm just glad I could be of service. :msp_thumbup:

 

[deye223]

I'm glad you like it. I've got another one waiting in the line right now.

is it from rynomagnum

 

[deye223]

Not long enough :msp_thumbdn:.But im pretty sure i can stand it :msp_thumbup::msp_thumbup:

me too i need to hang a couple of golf balls of the rear handle LOL

 

[MCW]

Yep. The fuel mileage didnt bother me at all. Just wanted the greater power in the smaller package. .

Like most modified saws you get less time out of a tank but I bet you'll find you'll get the same amount of wood cut (or more), just in a shorter period.

 

[Mastermind]

is it from rynomagnum

This fellow here.....

Can't wait Randy

Hi Jake. :cool2:

Like most modified saws you get less time out of a tank but I bet you'll find you'll get the same amount of wood cut (or more), just in a shorter period.

My MS460 is one thirsty SOB.........

 

[deye223]

i figured you would be siten on ya bum doing nothen so i sent him your way lol

don't you just love that spelling