MS261 VS MS261 C-M Comparison

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Randy, do you have to split the muffler to weld a nut inside or are they just sheet metal screws?
 
Here's the reason I'm still chasing the perfect muffler mod on these saws.

This is my own saw......as you can see the paint doesn't hold up very well.

 
Here's what I'm working on......



Here's an unscreened deflector, silver brazed on and just the deflector is painted.



This one was done by someone else and has the whole muffler painted.



This is the screened style I'm working on now. Remember, these big screws are temporary.

 
I like the idea of having a spark screen in place. I don't really worry about sparks getting out where and when I cut, I worry more about dirt dobbers getting in there in the summer months or some kind of junk getting in there while It's riding around in the bed of my truck or something.
 
The factory outlet is very restrictive on these......



Mainly because the screen is tiny.



When the screen isn't important to the end user, this is what I do.

 
I like the idea of having a spark screen in place. I don't really worry about sparks getting out where and when I cut, I worry more about dirt dobbers getting in there in the summer months or some kind of junk getting in there while It's riding around in the bed of my truck or something.

I like a screen for the same reasons.
 
Randy, have you thought about selling those deflectors you made? It may not be worth the time and effort, just curious. I wouldn't mind having a few extra laying around. I know Baileys sells them but after you pay shipping its a little high IMO.
 
great idea on the nut rivet for threads ,the ones i have stick out a little from flush so the deflector may have to be reshaped to get closer to the can ,are you having problems with sheet metal screws coming out ?
 
great idea on the nut rivet for threads ,the ones i have stick out a little from flush so the deflector may have to be reshaped to get closer to the can ,are you having problems with sheet metal screws coming out ?

I rarely use screws.....normally I braze the deflectors on. I've seen them come off many times when screws are used though.
 
If the deflectors were made from stainless then there would no need for paint,but would be more difficult as in bending.If the screen is not needed then brazing is the neatest.
 
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Here's what I'm working on......



Here's an unscreened deflector, silver brazed on and just the deflector is painted.



This one was done by someone else and has the whole muffler painted.



This is the screened style I'm working on now. Remember, these big screws are temporary.

painted one looks familiar.
 
It's too damn bad they didn't make the two piece muffler for the 261C-M like they did on the 362C-M.
 
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