mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
I do have a real nice 034???
Maybe could be a 036 ported snellerized super monster !!! What do ya think?
Maybe could be a 036 ported snellerized super monster !!! What do ya think?
Best 50cc saw in the world
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mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
I would have to disagree with you on that one. No, it's not my favorite work saw, but a turd they are not.
2000ssm6
Stihl User
If you could find a good carb guy, I'm sure he could install a bigger jet or drill that one out on the 026 carb. As Brad said, it is more work but sure worth the effort.
That does sound like a big step for a 50cc saw but it works, must be on a ported saw though, I dont' see a stocker gaining near as much.
I was considering a 5100 before the 044 carb swap, now I'm happy with my old 026.
I might add a 5100 later on though.066 and 088 carbs on 026s work good also but they are not for work.
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
Step away from the pain killers......:jester:
Drink a few beers with them and be like>
If you could find a good carb guy, I'm sure he could install a bigger jet or drill that one out on the 026 carb. As Brad said, it is more work but sure worth the effort.
That does sound like a big step for a 50cc saw but it works, must be on a ported saw though, I dont' see a stocker gaining near as much.
I was considering a 5100 before the 044 carb swap, now I'm happy with my old 026.
What did you end up doing for a choke with the 044 carb?
Tree Sling'r
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Comes out in the wash when you have to buy a coil for the 346.
Don't need a coil, or a muffler.
I assume you're using a husky deflector mounted on the side of the back half, which bypasses the cat? That would work fine.
Tree Sling'r
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I have done that on one, and the 357s I have done. The other's had the non-cat mufflers.
2000ssm6
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I modded the factory air filter and have it rigged for now, I need to play with it some more but I've been running the 211 hard lately. I got the 044's choke shaft and plate out and sealed the holes with some clear poxy, may end up using some JB weld after I get it all worked out.
sawinredneck
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Call it how you want Brad, the 50cc class seems to be the "redhead stepchild" to all but Dolmar! I am still waiting to run a 5100!
I've run 026's, ms260's, 346xp's and so on. They have all left me wanting more. The 350 impressed me as it weighed less and had tourqe to finish the cut.
Now, I respect my choice is not popular at all!! With a LOT of GOOD arguments, the plastic crankase being number one. To which I will not dissagree about any of them.
But I want a saw that will cut, doesn't bog, I don't have to baby and runs forever.
Well, it ran four years before modding, it's going on two after modding.
If you don't think I have a clue what I am doing, not a problem. PM Bowtie, and see what he has to say about that "lowly 350". He also got to run the 046 that day. He's got no reason to lie. I don't know why they are so far off the mark, but I will say the same thing about the 346xp(oe) Brad, "turds"!!!!!!
I think the plastic shaft that pushes the choke in the 260 filter could be extended to operate the 044 carb. But I've still not messed with that. I have the 260 choke plate removed.
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
Yeah, ya need to run a 5100, they sure have that torque you are after.
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
I hear you on the 350! All I did to mine was muffler mod, and they do have good torque, don't bog very easy, for what they cost they are a gem!
2000ssm6
Stihl User
I've only played with it a few times, it's back apart on the bench for now with the light bulb over my head blinking on and off. Everytime I want to mess with it something else comes up. When I get this one right, I'll do my other one the same way but with a different top end.
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
:agree2: They do have the torque! I love the torque! Awesome and as much as I like the 350/450 the 5100 will out cut them! The only thing I don't like is the plastic clutch cover, maybe its just as good but I just don't like the idea of it !
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