The only dust that might work its way into a 038 carb will be from the small air vent hole on the diaphrm cover.
If crap is getting by the air filter something is not right.
If crap is getting by the air filter something is not right.
You need a new flocked filter. Problem solved.Not crap ............. just real fine dust, mostly in dry hard wood (hickory).
Admittantly, it could be that the real fine dust is coming from a chain that needs a fresh file .......... but it allways has some real fine dust in the throat of the carb when I am done cutting up dry hickory .......... havent noticed anything with other types of wood yet, and I look after every tankfull.
I aint the only one eithor ............ there are a few running around by me, and they too seem to get a little fine dust ingestion with the dry hardwoods
I have new filter halves, and a new pre-screen as well. My choke works perfectly in both on and off positions, both brass screws are installed .............. the new filter is screen material, whereas the old filter I replaced was frocked. The frocking had just about vanished.
If it werent for that choke, I would have tried a different design, but I am stuck with the stock air filter due to the choke.
Bottom line (for me) is that the 038 is a good saw, but I cant just go use it without regard for what I am cutting ...............dry hickory will never be cut with my 038 again !! .......... but just about any other wood I have had to cut hasnt given me that fine dust like the dry hickory did.
Couldnt get the frocked filter from my local Stihl dealer ............... would you happen to know of a link or a place that I can specifically order the frocked filter ?
A quick re-read might get you the real story. I will not be using the saw in a mill. I plan on buying a BANDSAW mill to mill lumber from trees cut by the saw I buy. Newbie.....yes, unsure of what I am writing, no.He also said ...................... " so I want a great saw to do the cutting for the mill"
Left me thinking;
1. Newbie (stated he is new to chainsaws and making his first post)
2. Might not be too sure of what he is writing
3. He might want to use the saw in the mill
Also, my 038 Mag 2 has enough hickory dust inside it that I dont need a toothbrush to push in some more. The filtration is a concern of mine as I have cleaned too much dust from inside the carb ........... the filter on my 044 is light years ahead in flitering and ease of cleaning
038 Mag is a great saw with one or two shortcomings that will last longer than most every other saw if taken care of. Mine is ported, so the first shortcoming is taken care of ........... but that air filter is just plain old a bad design IMHO. The problem aint cleaning it ......... its that real fine dust can get through it.
There will be no backup saw. As I said before, I am only going to be able to get one saw for the job right away. Only in an alternate universe would I ever be able to buy a new 461. While I appreciate your input, it doesn't really fit my plan at all. I will replace the air filter if I get this one, though.Sounds good ......... then I suggest your 038 Mag as your backup and a new 461 as your main saw
There will be no backup saw. As I said before, I am only going to be able to get one saw for the job right away. Only in an alternate universe would I ever be able to buy a new 461. While I appreciate your input, it doesn't really fit my plan at all. I will replace the air filter if I get this one, though.
As a professional deckbuilder, my main business is the focus until I get the other phase off the ground [cutting lumber]. It will be mostly a hobby that makes a little cash on the side for a few years, then hopefully, the business will be good enough to warrant switching over to full time. Maybe then, I can have two saws, but I can just about guarantee neither will be new and neither one will be in the range of a new 461 [unless a stray lotto win happens].
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