How many folks out their have modifyed an 046 big bore kit for installation on to a 044. I am itching for a new project because it is very slow around here.
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2000ssm6
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Just use a oem 046 cylinder, plenty of good used ones out there. It's been done and although I have never done it, the steps seem to be fairly easy. Search for it, JJ made a thread I believe, or PM him...
Here is the link if needed: http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=15813&highlight=fine+tune+066
Here is the link if needed: http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=15813&highlight=fine+tune+066
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I wouldn't bother with the BB 046 kit on a 440/044 chassis. Just use the OEM 046 cylinder as mentioned above and you'll make a good running saw.
what if I port out the big bore kit?
2000ssm6
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You can't polish a turd.
Port the oem cylinder, no gains have been found using the BB kit over a oem...
The newer BB cylinders are extremely difficult to port since the Nikasil plating flakes off real easy. I wouldn't bother. You'd simply be taking on a headache.
BIGBORE577
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Have 3, one woods ported. They run great in stock form as it is. The woods ported one is one angry sob. Can't really see what you would gain by going to a BB kit.
What do I need to do to the oem 046 P+C to install it on a 044 platform and have a good running saw???
