Jimmy in NC
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The owner is happy with it and did not want to spend for all OEM. Dealer was trying to sell him a MS391. Even if timing of ports is off a bit that 046 is better than a plastic saw.
Sure is quiet in here....do I need to start a fight?
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Definitely a better saw, just curious about intake and exhaust timing on the AM stuff. Since I have a wheel and like messing with cylinders I would time it just for chits n giggles while grinding on the ports. Not necessary at all though as long as it runs and expectations are not too high.
You need a back spotface......In all sorts of places. Arguably one of the worst jugs I've held. The sad part was the bore, ports, and bevels were beautiful. I made it run. Lots of bur time there.
Jimmy in NC
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Umm.... Ill take the machinist's suggestion for $600 Alex.
Spot weld cutter.
You can do it by hand......
What is an Alex?
Jeopardy phrase...
Oh heck......and the hundreds of shows I’ve watched.......
You put a mandrel through the hole and attach the cutter on the back side. Then the mandrel drives the cutter.
Wether by hand or machine.
Pulled back on the mandrel to cut.
They do forcing cones on pistols like that.
Sorry........terms you use every day......
We have 3” ones so the nut sits flat in castings.
Jimmy gonna have wobble nuts....LOL
Every AM cylinder I have seen needed work around the base bolt holes to get the machine screws in, shave the cylinder to get screw head clearance.
Every AM cylinder I have seen needed work around the base bolt holes to get the machine screws in, shave the cylinder to get screw head clearance.
Bump.
I have a MS170 that needs carb work, acccck!
I have a MS170 that needs carb work, acccck!
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Gonna just bolt on another chi-knee one?
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Was in the dealer yesterday. This one in my shop needs an air filter and one AV plug.
Kid says we have to order that filter. I asked how much and he said $12.99. I told him dont bother.... online I can have 5 to my door for $5. Ordering from HL anyways...Ill just add one to the order.
No, don`t run anything but OEM carbs on customers saws. I will try a rebuild first. Usually successful but have seen a rash of newer carbs that don`t take rebuilds as well as the older carbs did. Orifices are so tiny now. Be a new carb from Stihl if the rebuild does not work proper.
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Isn't the one on it Chi-knee??
Maybe made in China but not the cheap AM knockoffs that the screw holding the metering lever pin in place rots out in a year or so if E 10 is used for fuel mix. The China made Stihl carbs have some better quality control over the manufacturing process.
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Need Dan to post a couple vids on here, liven up the place.
He is “busy”
Hey jerry.
Have you tried any of the micro picco chain?
Love the stiff on a tiny saw
Hey jerry.
Have you tried any of the micro picco chain?
Love the stiff on a tiny saw
I have some on a 34cc Makita ,use it for a backpack saw with a 12 bar on it, cuts real nice in small wood.
