Ported 031?
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I believe Jacob J tells of a guy that used to turn them at something like 18K for racing!!!
I believe Jacob J tells of a guy that used to turn them at something like 18K for racing!!!
how did they not just explode into nothing turning that fast?:jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop:
riesenbr549
ArboristSite Member
One good thing about 031s is they are built like tanks!! just think of a 066 with a small bore. port the cylinder. remove the cylinder gasket to raise comp. (check your squish clearence before you start it no less than .020 to be safe) port the muffler a bit . and run the crap outa it!
riesenbr549
ArboristSite Member
Use a beer can or a brown paper bag .
does that seriously work? Im actually looking at using an beer can if its do-able.
flyboy
ArboristSite Operative
I have been using copper gasket maker for almost 2 years on one of my 031s. About $5 for a tube of it. I would love to see someone else try porting one. I got some gains, but never timed it.
I do have two completely different 031 mufflers. I have been waiting for a grapple load of wood to show up to do some timed cuts with the 2 mufflers I have.
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riesenbr549
ArboristSite Member
Not sure but you might be able to just dicth the gasket and use a good sealer as was stated . some saws need a thin gasket so that the piston dont hit. especally the older ones they used really thick gaskets. I know the 028s used 2 diffrent thickness gaskets from the factory that was an old school modd to use a early gasket on the bigger wb and supers. And yes beer can works. or a good ol brown paper bag. there is very little pressure where the cylinder mounts. unlike a typical "head gasket"
flyboy
ArboristSite Operative
I can't remember the number exactly, but without the gasket my squish is in the 0.025 to 0.035 range.......I could actually mill some off the cylinder and still be OK. The saw has 165lbs compression.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
It's funny that this thread should show up just now, I have a guy bringing me an 031 tomorrow in exchange for some work. I for one would like to hear more about any ported 031s.
im gonna go ahead and try it. Since there are so many of them around im not scared to mess up too bad. First im just going to adjust the squish and see what i cant gain on the torque side of things. Id like to create a torque monster in sheep skin.
