462 R upgrades
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It's my understanding that there's a Euro-spec model not available in the US that uses a traditional carb. That means there are part numbers available. I'm going to move this to Chainsaws because I'm certain that somebody there can steer you in the right direction.
I don't think max-flow is making a kit for a 462. But west coast saws and a fell other guys are making foam filter options.
All 462s have carbs..you can get it in m-tronic or a standard carb model, I'm kinda confused on what you mean with the "fully adjustable carb on a carbureted 462" ?
Thanks for the assist- new to this site.
Just perused the Max-Flow site and didn't see anything for the 462. I'll check out West Coast.
Reread my post and the wording is a little confusing. I'm looking for the standard carb model and if there is a fully adjustable aftermarket carburetor for it (no limiter caps). I'm guessing Walbro would have it.
Wouldn't it be easier to just remove the caps than buy a whole carb and replace it? I've removed the caps in a bunch of saws....it's pretty easy.
Never seen an adjustable carb model 462 though...
Never seen an adjustable carb model 462 though...
Go to your local stihl dealer and order one, stihl offers the 462 in m-tronic and with a standard carb as well.
That’s actually the only way you can order a new chainsaw right now through Stihl. MTronic orders are on hold until further notice
Mebbe the Environmental P!ssing Association is willing to cut them a break given the current circumstances?
Just kidding, we all know they they wouldn't do that!
I’m not certain if the epa has anything to go with mtronic or not. Maybe it’s just a convenience thing. They still need x amount of air mixed with x amount of fuel. It’s not like strato technology, where there is actually a fuel savings
Wiring harnesses are nla at the moment because of the war in Ukraine. That`s the reason, because they come from there.
US been selling regular carb 462 for a bit now. I could go back and look at my saved info.
Wasnt do to this either as you look at date in my next post.
Wasnt do to this either as you look at date in my next post.
Found it on my old website when posted.
October 17, 2021, 08:13:51 am » Stihl 462 regular carb and be bought in US from dealers now. Just like they did 661 etc.
October 17, 2021, 08:13:51 am » Stihl 462 regular carb and be bought in US from dealers now. Just like they did 661 etc.
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I'm glad that I've finally got caught up on all my saw purchases. I actually like the m-tronics and bought several in the last year, between the agency I work for and my side-gig.
As far as the 462 upgrades. I actually like the stock air filter on them. If I was going to go with a foam air filter on the 462, I'd probably do the Redbeard saws filter. I run a m-tronic 462R at work and the stock filter stays pretty clean, even when cutting burning trees and in ashy environments.
If we're talking non-air injected Stihls, like the older models or the 500i, I would definetely be buying a Max-flow. I run them on most of my Stihls.
As far as the 462 upgrades. I actually like the stock air filter on them. If I was going to go with a foam air filter on the 462, I'd probably do the Redbeard saws filter. I run a m-tronic 462R at work and the stock filter stays pretty clean, even when cutting burning trees and in ashy environments.
If we're talking non-air injected Stihls, like the older models or the 500i, I would definetely be buying a Max-flow. I run them on most of my Stihls.
Same as I’ve heard
Wow, that is not an unintended consequence I would have guessed.
