Sdh1218
ArboristSite Member
Sorry for my lack of knowlage but was wondering what the differences were between a MS460 and a 046. I know the MS460 is a newer model but that's all I know. Thanks in advance.
Sean
Sean
Im sure I will miss something but here goes.
Flippy caps on the 460 screw caps on the 046
Less restrictive muffler on the 046
Limiter caps on the carb of the 460
Thanks for the replys. Do both of them have decomp?
Also anyone's thoughts on the saw (good,bad,indifferent)
Good Job, and dont forget different air intake system on the 460.
Perhaps MS460 is older ( or my 046 is newer), but I see no difference between it's air intake and my Arctic 046. Of course my 046 lacks "flippy" caps and has a different carb, but it's mostly a mirror image of my 460
There is a difference that hasn't been mentioned yet. The older 046s had a D-shaped combustion chamber and better port timing numbers. They will walk all over a 460....
Ya might have me there. What causes a requirement for the sponge insert? My arctic 046 came with a fine screen air filter. Both it and my 460 have no room to run a sponge insert.Interisting, Do both your saws have the air filter system that does not need the sponge center? mine definatly had the old style intake that needed the sponge in the air filter.
Im sure I will miss something but here goes.
Flippy caps on the 460 screw caps on the 046
Less restrictive muffler on the 046
Limiter caps on the carb of the 460
Im thinking my old 046 did not have a decomp but I could be wrong. Been a long while since I had it. Possibly the older ones may not have the valve. But if they are in good running order both are awesome saws. Really the same saw the newer ones just need to be opened up and tuned like the older ones.
There is a difference that hasn't been mentioned yet. The older 046s had a D-shaped combustion chamber and better port timing numbers. They will walk all over a 460....
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