Any Good mods for a Sachs 116?

[Deadman]

Hi, I'm new here, but just wondering if there is any EASY ways to unleash some hidden power in a older Sachs 116 we have? I'll be the first to say the SOB has TONS of power the way it is, but more is always better.
I did a plug check and its cardboard brown, so its SPOT-ON!

Muffler is pretty much burned out, because its LOUD, but other than that its in awesome shape. I'm just looking for a simple mod to make it more fun to use, but be reliable for daily use. It already has logged a lot of HRS.

Thanks in Advance! :biggrinbounce2:

 

[manual]

Nice looking saw.

 

[Deadman]

My dad swears that its a "very Good quality saw", so is this true?
It sure seems well built, and runs like its on roids for a smaller saw.

I know its not new or anything, because we have a Husky 351 and that saw is the LAZIEST piece of underpowered crap that I've ever run.
Its nice because it has no Vibrations, and is quiet, and very light, but the motor is almost useless. I'd have to say that the Sachs HONESTELY has TWICE the power and its a dynosaur.

 

[oldsaw]

Hi, I'm new here, but just wondering if there is any EASY ways to unleash some hidden power in a older Sachs 116 we have? I'll be the first to say the SOB has TONS of power the way it is, but more is always better.
I did a plug check and its cardboard brown, so its SPOT-ON!

Muffler is pretty much burned out, because its LOUD, but other than that its in awesome shape. I'm just looking for a simple mod to make it more fun to use, but be reliable for daily use. It already has logged a lot of HRS.

Thanks in Advance! :biggrinbounce2:

Actually, it probably isn't as burned out as you think...those old mufflers didn't have much in them. The good news is they tend to breathe pretty well. The bad news is that a muffler mod is usually pretty pointless, and that's where most of the "free" power comes from on a later model saw.

Mark

 

[DOLMARatOs]

Muffler Mod is pointless on the 116.

I'd suggest a great bar and chain of course. Semi-chisel in dirty wood and full chisel in the good stuff.

Always run good high octane fuel and a very high quality 2-cycle oil.

Other than that I can't think of anything that would be worth-while. Be careful though, parts for the 116 saws are getting a little scarce. I can't even source an air-filter for mine anymore.

 

[Deadman]

It always gets fed a steady diet of FRESH 93 Octane mixed 50/1 with AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 2 stroke race oil, so that should keep it alive for a long time. :rockn:


Noone really commented if its a quality, saw, so maybe someone will shed some light on that later.

Thanks guys!

 

[lumberjackchef]

I picked up this 120 from a local pawn shop. After a carb kit and some av mounts she was up and running, not too shabby either. Plenty of power for a 61cc saw. I noticed the same thing about the muffler on the 120 as it is very similar in dersign to the 116, as far as I have seen. Not much to be gained without opening her up. Soo............

since I was in need of practicing what I have learned about modifying my work saws, I decided to get out the dremel. I don't have before and after videos or anything like that, but I can tell you that the before and after can be felt in the seat of your pants with this thing. Here are the modifications that I did with my 120.

removed the base gasket / lowered squish to .018
(permatex hylomar instead)

cleaned up all casting defects

1mm camfer on top of exhaust window

removed 1mm from intake side of piston skirt

widened and smoothed out transfers

Nothing major was performed but the results were obvious. I am amazed at how torquey this little thing is now. I don't race saws or anything, but this thing will flat haul through a 10" hardwood without hesitation. As for longevity I guess time will tell. But it actually starts runs and idles better than it did before I modified it.

I learned everything that I just decribed to you buy reading old threads from this site, common sense, and a very small amount of experience. But if you're at all mechanically inclined, I'm sure that you can massage a little more power out of your 116 as I did my 120. Just have fun and Good luck!