New MS 400 today. She’s HOT!

[Parkerpusher]

Husky guy here. Wanted to try a Stihl, ordered an MS362 with 3/4 wrap back in December but still waiting for it. Today, I cancelled that and used my payment toward a MS400. Partly thanks to learning from a member here that the 362 wrap will fit a 400, even though there doesn’t seem to be a 3/4 wrap made for the 400. Ran a tank through it this afternoon after replacing the dogs and muffler cover with those I had here waiting on the other saw. It’s hot! Doesn’t have as much down low as I was hoping, but keep chain speed up and it really throws some chips. Ran it back to back with our 562xp and 390xp and it sits right between them, as I guess I expected it to. For what it weighs, its pretty impressive!

 

[farmer steve]

Husky guy here. Wanted to try a Stihl, ordered an MS362 with 3/4 wrap back in December but still waiting for it. Today, I cancelled that and used my payment toward a MS400. Partly thanks to learning from a member here that the 362 wrap will fit a 400, even though there doesn’t seem to be a 3/4 wrap made for the 400. Ran a tank through it this afternoon after replacing the dogs and muffler cover with those I had here waiting on the other saw. It’s hot! Doesn’t have as much down low as I was hoping, but keep chain speed up and it really throws some chips. Ran it back to back with our 562xp and 390xp and it sits right between them, as I guess I expected it to. For what it weighs, its pretty impressive!

8-10 tanks and it will really wake up. A bit lighter than my 462 and a bit more grunt than 261.

 

[Parkerpusher]

8-10 tanks and it will really wake up. A bit lighter than my 462 and a bit more grunt than 261.

Can’t wait to get it broke in. I would have thought maybe 5 tanks would do it but I will take your word for it. Will throw some work at it next week shouldn’t take long

 

[farmer steve]

Can’t wait to get it broke in. I would have thought maybe 5 tanks would do it but I will take your word for it. Will throw some work at it next week shouldn’t take long

This was the first saw I ever kept track of during break-in. I'm guessing around 8 when I noticed how much it picked up. Running all stock with 20 inch bar. Non E at about 45:1.

 

[Parkerpusher]

This was the first saw I ever kept track of during break-in. I'm guessing around 8 when I noticed how much it picked up. Running all stock with 20 inch bar. Non E at about 45:1.

Thanks for the input. I’m about the same mix. I have a 28” bar on it, I’m not sure it’s able to oil it though and might go shorter

 

[Fatherwheels]

Husky guy here. Wanted to try a Stihl, ordered an MS362 with 3/4 wrap back in December but still waiting for it. Today, I cancelled that and used my payment toward a MS400. Partly thanks to learning from a member here that the 362 wrap will fit a 400, even though there doesn’t seem to be a 3/4 wrap made for the 400. Ran a tank through it this afternoon after replacing the dogs and muffler cover with those I had here waiting on the other saw. It’s hot! Doesn’t have as much down low as I was hoping, but keep chain speed up and it really throws some chips. Ran it back to back with our 562xp and 390xp and it sits right between them, as I guess I expected it to. For what it weighs, its pretty impressive!

Husky guy here. Wanted to try a Stihl, ordered an MS362 with 3/4 wrap back in December but still waiting for it. Today, I cancelled that and used my payment toward a MS400. Partly thanks to learning from a member here that the 362 wrap will fit a 400, even though there doesn’t seem to be a 3/4 wrap made for the 400. Ran a tank through it this afternoon after replacing the dogs and muffler cover with those I had here waiting on the other saw. It’s hot! Doesn’t have as much down low as I was hoping, but keep chain speed up and it really throws some chips. Ran it back to back with our 562xp and 390xp and it sits right between them, as I guess I expected it to. For what it weighs, its pretty impressive!

For the weight it sure is an impressive saw, I think this will be one of Stihl's
best performers and eventually sellers. Its on my wish list too.

 

[ammoaddict]

I'm mostly a Husqvarna guy too, but the 400 is a Stihl I would definitely own.

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[Woodchuckels]

Been running a 400 for about 2 months. Have been impressed so far. The throttle response crazy fast. I have seen dyno reports of 6.25 hp on a broke in saw with a bark box. All this in a powerhead that weighs under 13#.

 

[Parkerpusher]

Been running a 400 for about 2 months. Have been impressed so far. The throttle response crazy fast. I have seem dyno reports of 6.25 hp on a broke in saw with a bark box. All this in a powerhead that weighs under 13#.

That’s incredible power. I put a bark box on mine right away. Looking forward to breaking it in and getting used to it. You’re right about the throttle response

 

[Parkerpusher]

I wonder some about how durable it will be, being so light. Not going to worry about it though just gonna run it.

 

[Woodchuckels]

Should be as durable as the 362 which is on the same frame.

 

[bwalker]

I just installed a 3/4 wrap kit on my 400C tonight so I can definitively say that the 362 wrap kit works fine. Seems to be some question about this on the net. Part number for the kit is

1140 007 1012.​

I also added the oiler with 461 control bolt and and piston.

 

[Brufab]

Husky guy here. Wanted to try a Stihl, ordered an MS362 with 3/4 wrap back in December but still waiting for it. Today, I cancelled that and used my payment toward a MS400. Partly thanks to learning from a member here that the 362 wrap will fit a 400, even though there doesn’t seem to be a 3/4 wrap made for the 400. Ran a tank through it this afternoon after replacing the dogs and muffler cover with those I had here waiting on the other saw. It’s hot! Doesn’t have as much down low as I was hoping, but keep chain speed up and it really throws some chips. Ran it back to back with our 562xp and 390xp and it sits right between them, as I guess I expected it to. For what it weighs, its pretty impressive!

Wow those logs are huge!

 

[Parkerpusher]

I just installed a 3/4 wrap kit on my 400C tonight so I can definitively say that the 362 wrap kit works fine. Seems to be some question about this on the net. Part number for the kit is

1140 007 1012.​

I also added the oiler with 461 control bolt and and piston.

Thanks for the part number. My dealer seems confused, this will help me track it down.

I might change my oiler too, it doesn’t seem like it is oiling the 28” bar very well

 

[Parkerpusher]

Wow those logs are huge!

Thanks, I’m proud of my oak pile

 

[Brufab]

Probly has a nice aroma around that pile once the saw chips start flying

 

[ericm979]

Thanks for the part number. My dealer seems confused, this will help me track it down.

I might change my oiler too, it doesn’t seem like it is oiling the 28” bar very well

My 362's stock oil pump doesn't put out enough to properly oil a 24" bar let alone a 28.

There's a thread around here somewhere detailing the mods you can make to the 362 pump to increase oil output by different amounts.

 

[user 122190]

I wonder some about how durable it will be, being so light. Not going to worry about it though just gonna run it.

Especially since you are using a 28" B&C which is more then Stihl recommends.

 

[Parkerpusher]

My 362's stock oil pump doesn't put out enough to properly oil a 24" bar let alone a 28.

There's a thread around here somewhere detailing the mods you can make to the 362 pump to increase oil output by different amounts.

Will do some digging for this.

 

[Parkerpusher]

Especially since you are using a 28" B&C which is more then Stihl recommends.

All they had was 20 and 28.

It seems to handle and balance great with it. Just the oiler I question. When 25” is available I will switch it out. If I can get the oiler fixed, I think the 28 is ok.