Old style 044?

[Mountainman]

I hope this photo will come through. I needed a smaller saw, and just bought this older 044 on Ebay. Notice the smaller air filter housing, that doesn't protrude behind as far. My question is, am I better off with an older 044 like this, or worse? I recall reading that the older 044s had smaller rod bearings, wrist pins, or something, but the longest bar I woulod normally run would be 25".

Can someone please share any thoughts you might have on older 044s such as this one?

As always, thanks in advance.

 

[blsnelling]

The older ones had a 10mm wrist pin instead of the current 12mm.

 

[Tzed250]

That saw can be converted to the HD filter. If the engine is in good condition a 25" bar is no problem. If your serial # is below X 29 382 283, then it has the small wrist pin/rod.

 

[blsnelling]

Only other dif I know of is you have no decomp. Not a big deal.

 

[andrethegiant70]

I just picked up one of those....its going to get a few upgrades but, as is, its a very strong saw. I see no problem with a 24in bar.

 

[SawTroll]

The older ones had a 10mm wrist pin instead of the current 12mm.

They also had less power output and a tad less weight (up to 1998/99 or so).....

 

[Mountainman]

They also had less power output and a tad less weight (up to 1998/99 or so).....

Thanks everyone for your response. Seems like I remember the weight back then for the 036 was 12.8 pounds, the 044 13.3 pounds, and the 046 14.3 pounds, all with flush cut handles. Am I right?

One more question if I may: What does it take to convert to the HD air filter system, and are the gains worth it?

Thanks again.