029/290 muff mod - found the sweetspot

[blsnelling]

Hey Brad do you ever leave your PC?Just kidding,you have been alot of help to me.:clap:[/QUOTE]

Only when I'm in the garage working on a saw, LOL. I have a desk job and just frequently check the forum.

 

[chainsaw1]

I dont know if their is a saw out their that was choked off more than that MS650 when i got it, but after the port job it really really brought that to life also, but now with the BB kit it should be even better yet.

 

[peter399]

Good-looking 10 year old boat anchor

Indeed in good shape.

 

[LazyJ]

SectorB, taking close note when I took my limiter caps off my H jet was limited to open only to about 7/8ths of a turn out, with muffler mod its now set to almost 1.5 turns out. Search on how to remove the caps and git-r-done before you melt a piston. Probably won't gain much power until you turn the fuel up anyway.

 

[stihlboy]

Wild Mod

i found the pipe in my garage it went to a motor scooter

 

[Richard_]

where can I buy ab already modded muffler for my MS 290 ??

 

[Poley4]

i found the pipe in my garage it went to a motor scooter

Um.....................................that's different.

 

[nmurph]

where can I buy ab already modded muffler for my MS 290 ??

i don't know where you can buy one, but if you have a drill and a grinder you can do a very effective mod in about 10 minutes, start to finish. then about another 10 to tune the carb.
look at pics in post 17, above.

 

[SectorB]

LazyJ,

I took the saw over to the shop to see what type of RPM's it was turning.

Idle was 3000 at WOT it was 13000 and some small change. I took it today and ran through some hickory with no problems. The saw is running great, but maybe a little more fuel will really help. Thanks for the info.

Sector

 

[nmurph]

B,
i took my limiter caps off by using a sheetrock screw. i have heard some say they damaged theirs using this technique, but i did not have a problem. once they were out, i took a razor and trimmed the tabs off and tuned it. don't forget to put the caps back on, as they keep the screws from moving from vibration.

 

[stihlboy]

Um.....................................that's different.

yep but it works awesome

 

[SectorB]

Lazy and Murph,

Took the limiter caps off, tuned it and it is running at 3000 and 13000 and sounds like a much better saw. Thanks for all the info. Now i need to get a new chain. I hit a grown over pipe and ripped off a lot of cutters

 

[Bruce Hopf]

I'm planning on buying a Stihl 044, here in the very near future, for rebuilding, and for my use. I also am planning to do a Muffler Modification, as well.
I never knew, or never heard of Muffler Modification, until I joined AS. Can you fellas, tell me which design that you guys were so nice to post pictures, would be the best suited for this 044. I mostly cut Soft Maple, and Ash here in my Bush. All the help, and advice I can get is Extremely Appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. Bruce.

 

[blackoak]

I'm planning on buying a Stihl 044, here in the very near future, for rebuilding, and for my use. I also am planning to do a Muffler Modification, as well.
I never knew, or never heard of Muffler Modification, until I joined AS. Can you fellas, tell me which design that you guys were so nice to post pictures, would be the best suited for this 044. I mostly cut Soft Maple, and Ash here in my Bush. All the help, and advice I can get is Extremely Appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. Bruce.

Bruce does your 044 have a DP muffler on it, if not get one and you should be set to go as far as a muffler mods on an 044. Richen up the high side a little and let her rip.

 

[Bruce Hopf]

Bruce does your 044 have a DP muffler on it, if not get one and you should be set to go as far as a muffler mods on an 044. Richen up the high side a little and let her rip.

Now you have me lost. LOL. How do you tell if you have a DP Muffler, from the other? As you know, I'm new to this Muffler Modifications. Thanks Bruce.

 

[LazyJ]

Bruce, here's some pics I posted of the DP cover.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=72458

 

[Bruce Hopf]

Bruce, here's some pics I posted of the DP cover.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=72458

Thanks for the Picture Post. I'll just wait, and see what happens first once I get this 044 up and running, before I do any of this fancy work.
I might be not Bold enough to try it, until I get used to the Chainsaw First. The piston was seized, but with some real good penetrating oil, I was able to get it freed. Bruce.

 

[Bruce Hopf]

I took the Muffler off my Sthil 044, that I just Bought, and it didn't look anything like the Pictures posted here, Once I got the Plate off the Muffler, you could see the Exhaust Port. Is that supposed to be like this for a 044? Here are some Pictures of the Muffler. Your Advice is Greatly Appreciated. Thanks. Bruce.

 

[mickeyd]

I did a similar job on my muffler mod tell me how you adjusted the carb.
thanks mick

 

[Medman]

Newbie process to the muffler mod

I started to cut this morning and it started to rain hard so I found my self with some time to do some maintenance on my 029. Then I saw my drill and the rest was history.
I ran into some problems tuning it up but i think that i am close. I have the burble sound at max rpm. the response is great.
Now I am ordering a tach just so its right.
I haven't had a chance to test it on my 33 cord pile yet but tomorrow is another day.
I just want to say thanks to Lazy J for the pics. And to all the long time members of the site for all the information.
I have been a weekend warrior for many years and never knew how chains and mods could boost the performance.

P.S. What should my rpms be on a 029 with the muffler mod?\

Thanks again Lazyj and everyone.