A little over a month ago I picked up an 046 from an AS member. I wanted a saw that was just a little meaner than my 044 to handle the big stuff. The saw needed some cleaning and minor stuff, but was in generally good condition, and had 175 psi compression.
I added a dp muff cover, HD-2 filter, and even advanced the timing. The saw ran good, but it just did not feel any stronger than my 044. Well, there is not much point in having a bigger/heavier saw if it does not run stronger.
About then I went to the Summer Time NY GTG. I had seen the Smittybilt 660s (2) before, and they are very impressive, but this time Bret also brought a Smittybilt 460. Well I got to run it, and saw Bret (and others) run it, and I was very impressed. So I made arrangements for my 046 to go home with Bret.
You can see the results on youtube at Smittybilt 460. I got to try it out on some wood across the street tonight, and I can tell you it is now both faster and more powerful than the 044. Can't wait to use it on a project, this thing is potent!
This is my first ported saw, and I'm happy as a pig in stuff. I also sent my 362 down to TN today. Hey, my birthday is still a week away, but I felt like I had it today!
I added a dp muff cover, HD-2 filter, and even advanced the timing. The saw ran good, but it just did not feel any stronger than my 044. Well, there is not much point in having a bigger/heavier saw if it does not run stronger.
About then I went to the Summer Time NY GTG. I had seen the Smittybilt 660s (2) before, and they are very impressive, but this time Bret also brought a Smittybilt 460. Well I got to run it, and saw Bret (and others) run it, and I was very impressed. So I made arrangements for my 046 to go home with Bret.
You can see the results on youtube at Smittybilt 460. I got to try it out on some wood across the street tonight, and I can tell you it is now both faster and more powerful than the 044. Can't wait to use it on a project, this thing is potent!
This is my first ported saw, and I'm happy as a pig in stuff. I also sent my 362 down to TN today. Hey, my birthday is still a week away, but I felt like I had it today!