Show me your minty 044s

[blsnelling]

I've got a nice MS440 hybrid, but have wanted to build an early 044. I'm starting with an early 10mm saw that I picked up off Ebay. I will be fitting a 12mm crank into this saw, and installing it with new crank bearings. The angled fin cylinder has a lot of the NiSi worn through. Fortunately, I have another nice one that I will be using. I've not yet decided if I will be using a Meteor 12mm 044 piston or a thin-ring Husky piston. It depends on the piston height difference, once I get to that point.

I've noticed that 044s have used different tanks, filler caps, air filter covers, model plates, etc. I'd love to see you guys minty 044s

Here's what I'm starting with. The saw is all apart and cleaned up now.

 

[blsnelling]

I'm looking for an un-cracked recoil. I don't care about the finish. PM me if you've got a spare. Thanks.

Edit: Recoil found.

 

[Moparmyway]

I've got a nice MS440 hybrid, but have wanted to build an early 044. I'm starting with an early 10mm saw that I picked up off Ebay. I will be fitting a 12mm crank into this saw, and installing it with new crank bearings. The angled fin cylinder has a lot of the NiSi worn through. Fortunately, I have another nice one that I will be using. I've not yet decided if I will be using a Meteor 12mm 044 piston or a thin-ring Husky piston. It depends on the piston height difference, once I get to that point.

I've noticed that 044s have used different tanks, filler caps, air filter covers, model plates, etc. I'd love to see you guys minty 044s

Here's what I'm starting with. The saw is all apart and cleaned up now.

Here is mine

 

[blsnelling]

Nice saw. I'm guessing that is the latest configuration before going to the 440?

 

[Moparmyway]

Nice saw. I'm guessing that is the latest configuration before going to the 440?

I purchased it new, couldnt remember when, so I e-mailed Stihl with my serial number. They said it was purchased in 2000

Waiting for Terry to get things back in order, then she will have a fresh BB P&C kit from him.

I am thinking of a ported 660-661 .............. any chance you could PM me a price for a Snellerized new one ???

 

[blsnelling]

Would a 12mm saw have ever come with metal tags?

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

Here is mine

Me likey but thinkey the muffler may not be stock?opcorn:

 

[Moparmyway]

Would a 12mm saw have ever come with metal tags?

Aint too sure about that, but I do know that a 10mm wont have a sticker, unless someone swapped covers

 

[Moparmyway]

Me likey but thinkey the muffler may not be stock?opcorn:

Well .......... its a stock muff with a very large hole !!

 

[Adirondackstihl]

 

[Jacob J.]

Would a 12mm saw have ever come with metal tags?

Yep-

There was a short time period after the upgrade to the 12mm wrist pin and 5mm bolts on the recoil and top cover but the top cover still had the metal tag. These are desirable saws as they had good port timing and ran very well.

 

[blsnelling]

Yep-

There was a short time period after the upgrade to the 12mm wrist pin and 5mm bolts on the recoil and top cover but the top cover still had the metal tag. These are desirable saws as they had good port timing and ran very well.

I'd love to get my greasy mitts on one of those!

When did they change the HD filter cover? I've seen some that don't have a "rib" on the sides.

 

[Trx250r180]

here's my early 10mm all stock looking ,has early "smaller" wrap handle View attachment 295332View attachment 295333View attachment 295334View attachment 295335

 

[blsnelling]

here's my early 10mm all stock looking ,has early "smaller" wrap handle View attachment 295332View attachment 295333View attachment 295334View attachment 295335

Dude, that is beautiful! Is that the original finish on the case? OEM 10mm cylinder?

 

[Trx250r180]

same saw with the newer plastics ,early were a brighter orange and now wearing a late model 460-461 handlebar for better feel ,i swapped a 440 tank for the stronger bottom of the handle and better vent View attachment 295336View attachment 295337View attachment 295338

 

[Trx250r180]

Dude, that is beautiful! Is that the original finish on the case? OEM 10mm cylinder?

i bought some new oem cases off ebay when i put it together ,thats factory finish ,thats the tank and plastics i emailed you pics of

yes oem early 10mm cyl and rod ,this saw has a lot of tourque all stock with dual port ,im scared porting it will ruin it and make it pipey

adding : there is no serial #s on these cases ,i guess the replacements don't get #s and the early cases have smaller recoil screw holes than the later models there's supposed to be a 2 rivot metal tag on the recoil cover to be early 10mm correct

 

[jeepyfz450]

I have a nice oem 440 slug/jug if anybody is looking for one.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

here's my early 10mm all stock looking ,has early "smaller" wrap handle View attachment 295332View attachment 295333View attachment 295334View attachment 295335

Dude.....THATS SICK.

Wow....:msp_wub:

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I'm looking for an early tank....(2) of them actually....

 

[Jacob J.]

I'd love to get my greasy mitts on one of those!

When did they change the HD filter cover? I've seen some that don't have a "rib" on the sides.

Spring of '94.