~60cc shootout 962 Efco vs 361 Stihl vs 036 Stihl

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I was surprized to see the newer style piston in an 036, must have been right near when they came out with the 360.

Casting looked nice all around.

I think this muffler cover was made by a guy here on the site, will put it on. I'd rather the outlets be a little shorter and bigger and pointed to the side, but each to their own. As the saw will be built for torque chaising top end with a larger outlet area is less importaint anyway.

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That piston looks about the same as what my 1991/2 034 ran. Also a damn good saw. I would have picked the 036 to be the champion of that bunch. I do not mind the oleo/efco saws but their filtration is a bit risky in what I cut, basically if the cover held on by the 2 screws distorts or doesn't seal you are sucking dirt and dust straight into the engine. All the old guys cutting softwood used to like them though.
 
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Saws take a back seat if life throws you a few curves. Thats the way it should be. It will all work out.

Picked up a 359 yesterday, open to suggestions as to porting it.
 
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