Adios 361...

[litefoot]

Was at a saw shop yesterday and he had a lightly-used 440 sitting on the bench that had been straight-gassed. Alongside the saw was a new OEM piston/cylinder kit he was going to install. I happened to have my 361 in the truck with me and knowing I already an overabundance of 50-60cc saws, I offered a trade for the 440. He agreed and I got a case thrown in the deal too.

We swapped bars 25" for 20", since I have plenty of 84 DL chains. So there it is. The 361 is gone. I have a good-looking 440 (except for a cracked air filter cover that the dingle-berries at the shop damaged) and a new P&C to install. Time will tell if this was a wise move, but for now I'm happy. You'll see pics tomorrow.

 

[blsnelling]

I'd say you did good. Congrats on the 440

 

[Dok]

Good choice- you will love it!
Dok

 

[Jacob J.]

You'll be happy with the 440...until the urge to modify kicks in...and then it's all over.

 

[Tzed250]

MS440...the exalted potentate of chainsaws

 

[pioneerguy600]

Good choice, my 044`s and MS 440`s are my mainstay saws, I also would choose a 440 any day over the venerable 361.
Pioneerguy600

 

[litefoot]

Well here it is on the operating table awaiting a transplant. It cleaned up pretty nicely.

 

[jack-the-ripper]

You may as well port it. The jug is waiting there patiently. Listen, I think its calling you now.

 

[forestryworks]

it's a good saw, you did well on the trade.

 

[JONSEREDFAN6069]

nice, wish i could find deals like that.

 

[Wet1]

Looks really clean.

 

[PaulDaisy]

That is one clean looking unit! Very nice. Please post the report on the surgery results!

 

[Modifiedmark]

I would think you'll never regret that trade.

 

[teacherman]

MS440...the exalted potentate of chainsaws

Ah, yes. Spoken like a true enthusiast!:greenchainsaw:

You'll be getting a DP muffler cover, right?

 

[litefoot]

Here's another couple of pics after cleaning it up. I noticed that this one has an "X" serial numbers (insert X-Files music) which makes it one of those QC units, IIRC. The number is X 166186502. Anyone have a date on this? Surgery is going to wait until I get 2 other saws back together.

 

[forestryworks]

gettin the DP cover?

 

[litefoot]

I'm surprised no one said anything about the chain.

 

[forestryworks]

I'm surprised no one said anything about the chain.

skip?

get some full comp, too

 

[super3]

You did good..........real good

 

[lcso10]

It was bought on 04-03-2007. Nice looking saw.