Chinee MS440 build

[tbone75]

Pic of the 361 I built out of china parts , and a china tank and covers on a 066 .

 

[KG441c]

I text Hultz yesterday about a 440 tank and they said no tanks avaliable and didnt anwser me when I ask if they would make one

 

[tbone75]

Last I heard they were working on them ? I sure hope they bring them out soon !

 

[JC360]

That 440 looks like a real blast to build!
Be fun to take a bunch o parts and end up with a nice rig.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[MCW]

Some 200T parts available from the Greek guy (DLA) on eBay.

 

[tbone75]

Some 200T parts available from the Greek guy (DLA) on eBay.

I seen he had a little bit of stuff , I bought 2 clutch covers from him a while back . LOL

 

[tbone75]

New wrap B&C on it now , just need the air filter to try it out ! Bought a couple Archer bars to try out ?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

 

[tbone75]

That 440 looks like a real blast to build!
Be fun to take a bunch o parts and end up with a nice rig.
Thanks for sharing!

Yes it was a real blast to build !! Just hope it runs as good as it looks ! LOL

 

[Brian B.]

Cool thread

 

[tbone75]

Will add more to it once my buddy gets to running this baby ! Not gonna cut it any slack ! Gotta see how the chinee crankcase holds up ?

 

[drf255]

Nice looking build

 

[fin460]

sub

 

[tbone75]

Weather is turning so nasty may be another week before it gets out to play ? Wind thrills below zero just aint no fun ! LOL

 

[epicklein22]

I really like how you are putting the Chinese stuff to the test and it seems the fit and finish are at least useable. I've used aftermarket parts such as clutch covers, handlebars, mufflers and a few other things, but haven't seen much success with starters, air filters and fuel tanks locally. The professionals tear that stuff pretty quick.

I disagree with putting Stihl badges on it though. Why the false advertising? It's a Chinese ms440, not a Stihl ms440.

Kinda reminds me of the guy on Columbus craigslist advertising new ms660s for sale a while back. I saw it and was gonna snag one up, then I looked a little harder at the pictures and it noticed it was a Chinese knockoff build.

 

[jughead500]

Weather is turning so nasty may be another week before it gets out to play ? Wind thrills below zero just aint no fun ! LOL

Heard if you coat yourself in Vagasil it cuts down on the Bite of the Wind Chill. Sorry had to be a Smartass like my Smartass Uncle this Mornin. He's King of the Vagasil jokes. He actually had one old farmer that had No idea what Vagasil was going around telling everyone that he was going to try some.Poor guy had a Dislocated Elbow.
Actually Looking forward to seeing this one fire up and gave Hell.

 

[tbone75]

I really like how you are putting the Chinese stuff to the test and it seems the fit and finish are at least useable. I've used aftermarket parts such as clutch covers, handlebars, mufflers and a few other things, but haven't seen much success with starters, air filters and fuel tanks locally. The professionals tear that stuff pretty quick.

I disagree with putting Stihl badges on it though. Why the false advertising? It's a Chinese ms440, not a Stihl ms440.

Kinda reminds me of the guy on Columbus craigslist advertising new ms660s for sale a while back. I saw it and was gonna snag one up, then I looked a little harder at the pictures and it noticed it was a Chinese knockoff build.

Only reason that badge is on there was cause I had one laying here . Plus its my saw that I will keep . I have shown every piece and part that is chinee on this one , not trying to hide anything . I really want to see if it will hold up ? Crankcase halves and top end mainly . The case halves may be made in Italy ? The 372 case I bought says Italy on the box ?

 

[epicklein22]

That'd be interesting if they are making some stuff in Italy, tells me they are taking quality serious and might not of had the skill set to make them within spec in China.

 

[tbone75]

Heard if you coat yourself in Vagasil it cuts down on the Bite of the Wind Chill. Sorry had to be a Smartass like my Smartass Uncle this Mornin. He's King of the Vagasil jokes. He actually had one old farmer that had No idea what Vagasil was going around telling everyone that he was going to try some.Poor guy had a Dislocated Elbow.
Actually Looking forward to seeing this one fire up and gave Hell.

All I can say so far , its sounds real meen . LOL I hope its close to a 460 , but not real likely . LOL Run it a while to see how it acts , then maybe just open things up a little . Just a lot easier using a BB kit than putting a 460 P&C on one . Now will will find out if they hold up ? I also wonder how the crank bearings will hold up ? OEM crank is good .

 

[Mike from Maine]

I really like how you are putting the Chinese stuff to the test and it seems the fit and finish are at least useable. I've used aftermarket parts such as clutch covers, handlebars, mufflers and a few other things, but haven't seen much success with starters, air filters and fuel tanks locally. The professionals tear that stuff pretty quick.

I disagree with putting Stihl badges on it though. Why the false advertising? It's a Chinese ms440, not a Stihl ms440.

Kinda reminds me of the guy on Columbus craigslist advertising new ms660s for sale a while back. I saw it and was gonna snag one up, then I looked a little harder at the pictures and it noticed it was a Chinese knockoff build.

So if one puts an aftermarket top end on a saw should one remove the stihl stickers?