I also picked up this 440. It has a new cylinder and MONSTER compression. Idle is smooth, that's as far as I've gotten...
Notice the super rugged rear handle brace that someone fabricated, almost nicer than stock. I'll replace the front frame bracket and maybe the muffler.
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And I got her a brother....
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This one pulls like a 797 with the DSP valve plugged. Seems like there may be bar oil, or storage oil, that has greatly increased compression. Pretty sure the motor is fine, just needs some investigation.
Here's the lot:
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Don't mind the IEL, I always try to buy a saw to sell, keeps the CFO (wife) happy when the CAD habit is self supporting:msp_biggrin:
-Andy
Notice the super rugged rear handle brace that someone fabricated, almost nicer than stock. I'll replace the front frame bracket and maybe the muffler.
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And I got her a brother....
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This one pulls like a 797 with the DSP valve plugged. Seems like there may be bar oil, or storage oil, that has greatly increased compression. Pretty sure the motor is fine, just needs some investigation.
Here's the lot:
View attachment 310715
Don't mind the IEL, I always try to buy a saw to sell, keeps the CFO (wife) happy when the CAD habit is self supporting:msp_biggrin:
-Andy
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