juttree
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It looks like leaving them stock (minus the spark screen) it probably the way to go. Like you said though, the ported one needs to break in. Did it seem to have less torque? From the video it appeared that way.
Stihl ms200t bolt for bolt rebuild video
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ok, this is how I interpret this.... The 2nd saw did feel more torquey than stock, I do attribute that to the coke gasket... more compression....and it had very fresh rings (oem used piston). the ported saw did put up a 22 sec run, so it went from 31 seconds down to 22...within a few runs.... now. it didn't feel as torquey as the others. two things I read into this...#1, the china carb is running fine w/ the others, #2, the porting work probably isn't worth it. I don't think there is anything wrong w/ the china carb, it seems to be fine ...(bought from HL supply btw) ... I attribute its lack of torque to the raising of the transfers OR to it not being broken in. these are some of the first cuts on fresh rebuilds. (2nd saw was in my other vid ...but still it only made a few cuts total).
though the huskys are slower, they did feel more torquey. Even though the chains were similar, it was BRANDY NEW chains on the 200t's. they had never cut anything. the huskys were not as smooth, but they did feel like if it was a fairer fight they would have been a lot closer.
i'm not an expert on all this guys, just reporting my findings after taking a fresh look at these saws.
though the huskys are slower, they did feel more torquey. Even though the chains were similar, it was BRANDY NEW chains on the 200t's. they had never cut anything. the huskys were not as smooth, but they did feel like if it was a fairer fight they would have been a lot closer.
i'm not an expert on all this guys, just reporting my findings after taking a fresh look at these saws.
Seems the lesson here is these little saws don't need much work to make them work right out of the box. A simple base gasket delete and spark screen removal is the ticket along with fresh caber rings and new fuel lines and carb boot, good to go.
juttree
ArboristSite Guru
The 540's are fine but they just don't hold up as well in my opinion. But you'll hear people who like them better than the 200's too.
after working on the 200's.... I don't think I'd want to take apart a 540. the 200's are nice and straightforward construction. really not too bad to work on
juttree
ArboristSite Guru
I agree, once you know these saws they're pretty darn easy to work on.
