3120XP Gone WILD

epicklein22 said:

I agree with ya Roland on the sharp chain being the best mod. I still have yet to master the filing of a razor sharp chain. Mine cut good, but I have used filed chains done by other people and they are a lot better. Porting is a powerful tool, such as JJ case, but most just have it done for fun and bragging rights. We all want that saw that just puts others to shame and a big smile on our face. How many videos have you seen on here and other places of ported saws where the chain just sucks? Almost every week it seems. So you may be old school Roland, but your argument still has weight and is warranted.

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I use a grinder on most of my chains, mostly because it so quick. When i do take the time to sharpen by hand i can tell. I cut in a lot of dirty conditions so the grinder saves a lot of time, If i cut clean softwood all day i could see filing by hand and getting it perfect.

I have a grinder but still know how to file a chain... a lot of people don't.

blsnelling said:

To answer your question in one word...YES!!

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Brad, I really admire your enthusiasm about your work and the eye for detail.

It is obvious you like what you are doing with these saws, so the heck with belgian ... you get errrrrrr done

belgian said:

so the heck with belgian ... you get errrrrrr done

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Hey, I love the interaction. Keep it coming

I'm really enjoying the interaction as well. I respect all the opinions stated so far and understand the different points of view. This is an example of a thread that has gone off in a slightly different direction but a good one.

Do we have any sponsors here that could order me a Walbro WG-3-1 carb?

7oaks said:

I'm really enjoying the interaction as well. I respect all the opinions stated so far and understand the different points of view. This is an example of a thread that has gone off in a slightly different direction but a good one.

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most threads go off in a silly direction, except the ones that starts off in such a silly direction they cant get silly-er...

Any updates?

MR4WD said:

Any updates?

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The carb's been sent off to be modded with a H needle.

blsnelling said:

The carb's been sent off to be modded with a H needle.

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Wow. that was the best alternative to a new carb?

Whatever stihl did on the 880 wouldn't work on the big husky?

MR4WD said:

Wow. that was the best alternative to a new carb?

Whatever stihl did on the 880 wouldn't work on the big husky?

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Couldn't find a new carb that would bolt on without mods that had a H needle. This route was less expensive anyway.

blsnelling said:

Couldn't find a new carb that would bolt on without mods that had a H needle. This route was less expensive anyway.

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I didn't know you could have a card modded like that. Where do you have to take them to have that done? Can any old fixed H carb have that done to it?

wow

:blush:Thats a hell of a saw dude... I'd like to have some "alone-time" with that baby, lmao...

Most of the time I cut green wood and with green wood I dont have much problem keeping a sharp chain and the extra rpms are nice. When I am stump cutting or cutting some old dry hardwood with lots of dirt I run the saw rich at a lower rpm cause I know my chain isnt going to be up to par. If I was cutting for a living there is no doubt in my mind I would be running a ported saw but you should know how to tune the carb if youre going to run a ported saw.

Hey Brad I didnt know you could have a fixed jet modified with an H jet and screw. Thats pretty cool and you have done an awesome job on that 3120 I think a few people have forgotten it was a clean up from a port job gone bad.

Wildman1024 said:

I didn't know you could have a card modded like that. Where do you have to take them to have that done? Can any old fixed H carb have that done to it?

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I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention them or not. However, this is a great resource for guys looking for an adjustable carb that's otherwise not available. I sent it to Bertrand Hotsaws in CA. I think they do work for the Stihl Timbersport guys. From what I've been told, they're top notch. I'm not on the racing scene, so I'm only going by reference. They only charged $25 + return shipping.

Good info, Brad. I'd rep you if I could.

I've shied away from the big Huskies due to the fixed jet issue, but now that there is an affordable fix, I'll be more open to getting one.

so the high speed passages are already cast and all they are going to do is drill and tap for the H needle?
do you think you will to get a smaller main jet?

striperswaper said:

so the high speed passages are already cast and all they are going to do is drill and tap for the H needle?
do you think you will to get a smaller main jet?

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I really know nothing about it. I was told they could do it. So I called them an they said sure. The price was right, so off it went.

Do me a personal favor Brad? Wear some eye protection please.......you only have two and they do not grow back.

By the way, nice saw!

blsnelling said:

I really know nothing about it. I was told they could do it. So I called them an they said sure. The price was right, so off it went.

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This was the stock carb on the saw? Not the WG-3 being modded?

Nitroman said:

This was the stock carb on the saw? Not the WG-3 being modded?

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That is correct.