MountainHigh
Selective Tree whacker
Does the new ms362 c-m also use the same zama EL46 carb that the 562xp is now using?
Anyone Port a MS 362 C-M???
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Lignator
Swamp Yankee
I have a ms362 that i bought new. It's not the auto tune but i suspect the cylinders are similar.
I muffler modded the saw first. HUGE improvement. Stock is really choked down. I deleted the base gasket and ended up around .019" for squish. Minor improvement.
Lastly I took out the die grinder and opened up the exhaust port and matched the muffler to the exhaust port. There wasn't much to be done to the intake side, just not room. I also cleaned up the transfers and strato ports.
Overall I am happy with how the saw runs.
I would love to try gutting the strato and swapping carbs. A custom adapter would be needed. Based on what I have seen with the 261 I suspect it would work for the 362. As stated by the OP, just not much love for the 60cc class on AS.
OP, start with a MM. If you screw it up a new muffler is cheaper than a new cylinder.
I muffler modded the saw first. HUGE improvement. Stock is really choked down. I deleted the base gasket and ended up around .019" for squish. Minor improvement.
Lastly I took out the die grinder and opened up the exhaust port and matched the muffler to the exhaust port. There wasn't much to be done to the intake side, just not room. I also cleaned up the transfers and strato ports.
Overall I am happy with how the saw runs.
I would love to try gutting the strato and swapping carbs. A custom adapter would be needed. Based on what I have seen with the 261 I suspect it would work for the 362. As stated by the OP, just not much love for the 60cc class on AS.
OP, start with a MM. If you screw it up a new muffler is cheaper than a new cylinder.
There is a lot of love for 60 cc, but it all goes to the 562 XP. I think the MS 362 C-M is really being overlooked, it is a great running saw. My only mod so far is to remove the Muffler Screen. Judging from the density of it, air flow likely increased 100%. If I go for other work, it will be done by a professional. If you get to use a saw with M-Tronic, I think you will be impressed.
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
362 is a heavy underpowered turd for its size.
Gimme an 036
Gimme an 036
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Or a 361
Sent from my Autotune Carb
Sent from my Autotune Carb
I'll run my 362 M-Tronic against a 036 (stock) any day of the week for whatever you got in your wallet.
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
I know you're new here, and I'm not here to tell you that my saw is better than your saw or my truck is better than your truck, but facts are facts
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Have y'all run the 362C-M yet?
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
If there is a NY GTG that Adirondak and I both go to, I'll bring my Uncles 362c-m so we can "see" which is quicker. Only problem is I've run Adirondak's 044 so I wonder how stock his 036 is : )
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
I have not run the C-M.
But based off the original, I thought it was under powered for the weight. I'm not sayin it won't out cut an 036, it just does it with a lower power to weight ratio.
Gnome sayin
But based off the original, I thought it was under powered for the weight. I'm not sayin it won't out cut an 036, it just does it with a lower power to weight ratio.
Gnome sayin
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
The 034 Super is a tough 60cc saw to beat......just saying.
I don't thing y'all are giving the C-M version of this saw a fair chance though. I've built a couple regular 362s that ran pretty damn good.....
I don't thing y'all are giving the C-M version of this saw a fair chance though. I've built a couple regular 362s that ran pretty damn good.....
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
I have no 036 in this fight. But I do have an 034. Whachu talkin bout? My 044 is stock
Besides a little piston work that is.
MountainHigh
Selective Tree whacker
I have read that the new c-m version 362 is a little lighter, has more power, has better filter like the ms261 c-m, and has significantly better anti-vibration than the original 362 "turd' - .... I will get my hands on this saw to compare for weight soon. For bucking firewood, I like more torque than absolute highest RPM, so this Stihl appears to now be in the 60cc running again.
What I want to know is does the new ms362 c-m also use the same zama EL46 carb that the 562xp is now using that is causing some issues for some 562xp owners?
.... I will get my hands on this saw to compare for weight soon. For bucking firewood, I like more torque than absolute highest RPM, so this Stihl appears to now be in the 60cc running again.What I want to know is does the new ms362 c-m also use the same zama EL46 carb that the 562xp is now using that is causing some issues for some 562xp owners?
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Not the same carb.....I'm sure of that.
Adirondackstihl
Flyz, Fuel & Fotos
Are you going this year? You were MIA last year.
I got to run a 362 c-m today and its not that exciting at all..but i suppose thats because i ran a 562xp for a while 
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Ouch
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
Adirondak, when is it?
Lignator
Swamp Yankee
If the CM has the HD air filter can I retro fit my 362 with the new cleaner off of the 362cm?
