Never seen a Model T set up in Marine Grade , imagine it would be quite slow .
Ported saws
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camel2019
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I imagine someone has done it I have seen model t engine used for a lot of things. Seen a cord wood buzzsaw with one once.Never seen a Model T set up in Marine Grade , imagine it would be quite slow .
Don't agree with Ben all that often , but its a fact any dedicated landing saw or professional production felling saw normally only has a 2 yr life cycle . Some times less depending on the operator . P.S. Also , the majority of production cutting saws have been worked over to increase productivity & life cycle . Depending on the actual saws intended usage , porting will improve base torgue or peak horsepower , along with improving engine heat disipation & overall runability . A properly ported saw by a proven saw builder can provide added life to a casual saw users engine accordingly . The true fact is more saws are damaged by neglect ( dull chains & improper tuning & poor quality fuel mix ) than any other consideration !
Yep your correct , seen a few log mills set up to a Model T prime mover , along with a few Mining ventilation & lighting generator sets .
camel2019
ArboristSite Guru
They were dirt cheap in the 40’s 50’s and 60’s those that survived the war drive.
Donnie Walker does amazing work , however even his work would not include 20 yrs of severe production cutting of any kind brother . Your saw was most likely your Uncle's back up or spare saw that was used by exception only & serviced regularly . It a very fine saw , even if a Stihl.
Treat it with love & respect !
Well, haven’t got mine back yet. Not hoping for a forever saw, but would like to get a good 5 years out of it. I don’t think a woods ported saw will last as long as a stock saw, all things equal. But I don’t think I care either, I run a saw 5 days a week and I want to enjoy the feel, sound, power, and let those chips fly
Who did you end up getting to port yours?
Not prying at all. Last we talked you were looking for someone a little bit more local and I was just curious is all
HEY!!!!!
If you are gonna bring facts into this debate……….head to FB!!!!!
I sent it to Randy at Zoo City here in Asheboro NC. If I hadn’t have found someone close by, you would have been my pick…. I remember you messaged me back right away and your reputation here is
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Randy is a good friend of mine. He will do you rightI sent it to Randy at Zoo City here in Asheboro NC. If I hadn’t have found someone close by, you would have been my pick…. I remember you messaged me back right away and your reputation here is
I agree. I never actually said it was a full time employee and was trying in vain to explain that very fact to another member here. He couldn't let it go. I am keenly aware that NO saw will last forever. I don't know what all was done to it. It was gifted posthumously as he knew I always picked it when we worked together. I treat it a lot better than the rest of the stable.Donnie Walker does amazing work , however even his work would not include 20 yrs of severe production cutting of any kind brother . Your saw was most likely your Uncle's back up or spare saw that was used by exception only & serviced regularly . It a very fine saw , even if a Stihl.
camel2019
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Saws can last pretty much forever as long as they aren’t run over by something and you have a stockpile of parts around.
I have a Pioneer threesone that are over 60 yrs old that have never been split . Including P-20 ,11-60 & P-51 . Ran on 16: 1 straight 30 Quaker State to Amsoil Saber @ 50:1 today for over 10 yrs .
link
Gone fishing
Well, rpm and life expectancy is linked.
Why do you think world known manufacturers says - stay to the manual?
Is it because they don't want you to discover the full potential of your engine - or is it that they know what happens if you don't...
Why do you think world known manufacturers says - stay to the manual?
Is it because they don't want you to discover the full potential of your engine - or is it that they know what happens if you don't...
Yeah and the old girls had chrome bores & reeds , they do not run the rpms that modern saws do to achieve chain speed !
link
Gone fishing
I love the idea of burning your candle at both ends at the same time.
Life in the fast lane brother !
It's definitely a fine line that cannot be crossed over , however it can be accomplished by a knowledgeable builder I assure you !
Nah , there is always an engineered safety factor applied . There are P-38 & P-51 saws & much more modern 372 xp & 7900 HD saws that have been heavily ported & run for yrs in race competition. Ring replacement is the most common failures , thats why modern pop up pistons & caber rings are often substituted .
P.S. Link , much like the pony cars , of yesteryear , current 2T saws are scrutinized seriously by epa sanctioning bodies that effectively constrain their performance potential . A competent saw builder can work outside that politically initiated box , to unleash some impressive performance & reliability gains . Same as can be said for other 2 cycle product , snowmobiles & dirt bikes , unfortunately without liquid cooling production saws must walk a less volatile line within tolerances & compression & timing numbers ! 
StihlPotlicker
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I have been burnt before in the past by a hack job. BUT once I found Jason Egan and Tree Monkey. I haven't looked back, and glad i sent them my saws to be ported. i have them woods port them. And I have sent them each a 461 and they are both way more better than stock. LOL but i did tell them that i was having their competition work over a 461
