044 air filter question

[chip4664]

I am freshening up my dad's 044 a little for him and have some questions on the air filter.

THe dealer told me the replacement filter for this saw is part # 0000-140-4402. It looks like a gauze-only element that says "Stihl HD System" on the rubber peripheral part.

The filter that was in the saw was three pieces. An element that resembles the new one, part # 0000-120-1600, a blue foam filter that goes on the inside (no part number on foam), and an outer felt wrap, part # 0000-141-0300.

My question is, was the filter designed changed? Are the felt and foam supposed to be used with the new filter? The old system is obviously much more robust with three layers of protection.

Is the felt outer ring still available? Dealer was saying no, but I have caught them on technicalities before.

THe foam will fit in the new one and is like new after cleaning.

Thanks for any info.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

There are 3 different OEM filtets for the 044.
The HD2 being the best

Outerwears makes an excellent alternative pre-filter for $6

 

[Evanrude]

To clarify, the part # that your dealer gave you is the correct one. This is the new HD2 that Adirondack is talking about. There's no need for the other two pieces with this new filter.

 

[old-cat]

That foam that goes inside catches the fuel spray out of the carb. If you leave it out the HD2 paper will get fuel soaked and plug up easier.

 

[Trx250r180]

Yes they changed the filter design ,I do not run the foam in the hd2 but i do run an aftermarket outerwears cover to keep the pleats from filling with sawdust ,the early 044 had a rubber gasket on the filter base ,need to yank that off if has it for the outer cover to fit right .

 

[LowVolt]

Is it just me or have there been a **** load of 044 threads lately? MustangMike is in heaven! Like a lot of folks out there, he loves him some 044.

Hd2 filter and dual port muffler then tell us how you like it.

 

[lone wolf]

That is my go to saw after the tree is cut down with the MS 200T saws.

 

[chip4664]

Thanks for the replies guys. One more question while on 044 filter topic here. The service manual shows this "screen" or outer filter as they call it. This is not present on this saw. Was that on all 044's, or only certain variants or regions? CHeck out the snip from the manual below. Is that an actual plastic screen, or a different type of filter altogether?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

That's the early style filter. Completely different animal.

It uses a completely different filter base

 

[Trx250r180]

That's the early style filter. Completely different animal.

It uses a completely different filter base

That is the winter filter actually ...,Lot of canadian saws have those .

 

[blsnelling]

The HD2 is the filter of choice. It works best without a prefilter.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

That is the winter filter actually ...,Lot of canadian saws have those .

Eh?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

1128 saws are junk anyway.
Not sure why anyone would want one?
290 Farm Boss is where it's at!!

 

[pioneerguy600]

1128 saws are junk anyway.
Not sure why anyone would want one?
290 Farm Boss is where it's at!!

I can`t imagine having them around either,

 

[Trx250r180]

I can`t imagine having them around either,

These pic's years back when i joined this forum helped my interest in the 1128 series

 

[LowVolt]

Ugh. I have had three 044/440's since I was diagnosed with CAD. Today I have zero.

 

[Trx250r180]

Ugh. I have had three 044/440's since I was diagnosed with CAD. Today I have zero.

I only have 3 left ............ All hybrids though

 

[pioneerguy600]

I only have 3 left ............ All hybrids though

I have also added 3 hybrids to the fleet and 3 complete and running 046`s.

 

[MustangMike]

I have 2, both 10 mm, and you are right I love em. What are the 1st five of the SN?

RE the filter, I agree with Brad, just run the HD-2 filter (which is different than the HD). I tried running them with the felt pre-filter, but the chips still got in and it just made it tougher to clean. As someone else already noted, I recommend the HD-2 filter in conjunction with a dual port muff cover, and don't forget to make the tune a little richer (adjust by ear, but about 1/16 turn on both Hi & Low worked great on both my saws).

It will feel like a whole new saw.

FYI, both my 044s came with 3 layer filters, but the outside and inside were both foam. Time to replace with the HD-2, you will like it.

The wood chips just tap out of it easily.

Yep, I'm happy as a pig in ......

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

Trying to configure a 044 project. Perhaps you guys can post some pictures of the HD set up.
I must be missing some parts...The IPL shows several configurations, not sure from where I'm
sitting and this project has been sitting a while. Post away at the 044 air filter configurations,
perhaps it will be a future reference for those comparing. Thanks