Ms 400 C am I going to be disappointed?

[lone wolf]

"I believe you can just punch out the pin for more oil

Well that is something I might try .

 

[dmb2613]

punch it down flat I know you can on a 500i

 

[lone wolf]

punch it down flat I know you can on a 500i

Well i have a 500.

 

[sean donato]

punch it down flat I know you can on a 500i

You can push the pin till your blue in the face on the 400, it doesn't oil a 24/5 inch bar well. I thought it was barley adequate for the 20", but I also primarily had husqys and they don't have issues oiling a bar.

Actually I’ve read on here some complaints about the 400s oiler when running a 24/25 bar so not all positive I guess but seems well liked otherwise. Sucks about your shop too, forgot to say that I’m my other post. Good luck man.

462r oil pump, problem solved. Would oil a 28" no problem with that one upgrade.

 

[waywestdesign]

i pushed the pin on my 500 and 462 ,it is better, still want more flow in dusty dirty oak and a long bar. may have to try a larger oiler piston

 

[sean donato]

Id personally rather the 400 over any version of the 044/440. Av sucked, and so did the airfilter. Not bad power for a 70cc saw though. The 400 wouldn't be off by much in power to one imo. They are pretty darn close to the 462 in power.

 

[lone wolf]

Id personally rather the 400 over any version of the 044/440. Av sucked, and so did the airfilter. Not bad power for a 70cc saw though. The 400 wouldn't be off by much in power to one imo. They are pretty darn close to the 462 in power.

I think they are real close in power too. Anyone want to do a video of the two?

 

[Matt Schmitt]

punch it down flat I know you can on a 500i

Same as 462

 

[sean donato]

I think they are real close in power too. Anyone want to do a video of the two?

044/440 vs 400 or 462vs 400? The 462 definatly has more, jut not the wow more that jumping 10cc gives you in a normal line up.

 

[lone wolf]

044/440 vs 400 or 462vs 400? The 462 definatly has more, jut not the wow more that jumping 10cc gives you in a normal line up.

Well if you have all of those yeah he more the better what you got?

 

[Matt Schmitt]

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044/440 vs 400 or 462vs 400? The 462 definatly has more, jut not the wow more that jumping 10cc gives you in a normal line up.

I believe they are only 5cc diff.

 

[olddude]

OP where in VA are you, The 462 would have been the = to the 044/440
I work at a Stihl dealer near South Boston VA

I'm in the Richmond area.

 

[sean donato]

Well if you have all of those yeah he more the better what you got?

I wish. Only one I currently have is the 400. My cousin has a 462. Had a 044 as a work saw, till it kicked the ring locator pin and self destroyed the top end. Wasn't allowed to take it home, and they didn't want it fixed. Really pizzed me off. Bet it's still tucked under the bench.

 

[olddude]

Id personally rather the 400 over any version of the 044/440. Av sucked, and so did the airfilter. Not bad power for a 70cc saw though. The 400 wouldn't be off by much in power to one imo. They are pretty darn close to the 462 in power.

You know I never had any problem with the air filter on my old 044. I ran the same filter the whole time I had it. I used and changed the prefilter though. That saw ran like a champ and had plenty of power. I never ran a 25" bar though because I just never saw the need and cut a lot of big wood too. Av not sure what that means hopefully I'll learn something new here.

 

[Matt Schmitt]

Anti vibe

 

[lone wolf]

You know I never had any problem with the air filter on my old 044. I ran the same filter the whole time I had it. I used and changed the prefilter though. That saw ran like a champ and had plenty of power. I never ran a 25" bar though because I just never saw the need and cut a lot of big wood too. Av not sure what that means hopefully I'll learn something new here.

I tell you what though the vibes on a 044 are a lot more noticible than on the newer saws. Thats a big plus for me.

 

[lone wolf]

Anti vibe

That right there is the only reason I sold my mint MS 461 I think that shook more than anything I own.

 

[Bubster]

The 400 reminds me a lot of the 361 when it became so popular. I have yet to use one or even pick one up. I did own a 361 , and honestly was not all that impressed. I am curious though as to why we don't see more 400 vs husky 562 debates.

 

[Bubster]

The 400 reminds me a lot of the 361 when it became so popular. I have yet to use one or even pick one up. I did own a 361 , and honestly was not all that impressed. I am curious though as to why we don't see more 400 vs husky 562 debates.

I answered my own question I suppose. The 400 and 372 would be closer.

 

[Matt Schmitt]

The 400 reminds me a lot of the 361 when it became so popular. I have yet to use one or even pick one up. I did own a 361 , and honestly was not all that impressed. I am curious though as to why we don't see more 400 vs husky 562 debates.

Because it is not a fair debate imo to big a cc size diff.