Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[MustangMike]

I've got a 462, and like it a lot as well. I had never really considered having any porting done on any of my saws, and I really don't NEED to do it, as I'm happy with it's performance now. But just for s#$%s and giggles, I might get mine ported. What is the ballpark cost of sending one out to like Jason Egan, or somebody like that to have it done?

I have not dealt with him specifically, but shipping costs add a bunch, so if you have someone good locally it is good.

The porting costs, which generally include machining the cylinder and porting it will usually cost several hundred bucks, so it is not cheap. (If you have ever watched it get done, it is a lot of work).

The 400 and 462 both run very well stock, and you can improve them a bit with a muffler mod, but having about 20% more from porting is priceless! Keep in mind that if you make the saw stronger you should also make sure you run good oil at a good ratio as there will be more stress on the bearing and piston surfaces.

There is a guy on another site who dynos the results, so you can see the difference (with numerous saws) if you wish.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

If you remember in an earlier post, I had to get some steering cylinder hoses made for my tractor. The rest of the story is, one end of the hose needed to be a "banjo" fitting, and NO one anywhere around here can make those! I called all over and it was a no-go everywhere!

One hydraulic shop suggested I convert it to a more common fitting, so I agreed,

The problem with that was, too many joints, that come loose too easily and then would leak! On top of that, it sets the hose up too high and then the leverage on the fittings, slightly bends them, and they leak!! I was on a job when I figured all of THAT out!

SO, after looking it all over better, off I go to a welding/hydraulic shop I know of, and I KNOW they do really good work. I suggested to them, that they saw the banjo fitting off the old hose, and tig weld it onto something more common and make me another hose! The guy thought about it for a moment and said, "that should work!"

You can see the weld in this pict.,

Anyway, fifty dollars later and I have a hose that sets low on the cylinder, stays tight without leaks, and stays that way!

SO, off I went to a job to cut out a bunch of pines,

some were 5" across, and I took out a bunch of them! AND I managed to put a little more coin in the till! lol

SR

 

[JustJeff]

2 more loads of brush for a total of 8 loads and my reward is the partial trailer load of hvbe (highly valuable box elder) . And it's official, you can see my woodpile from space!

 

[WoodAbuser]

2 more loads of brush for a total of 8 loads and my reward is the partial trailer load of hvbe (highly valuable box elder) . And it's official, you can see my woodpile from space!
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You better hide it. Otherwise a crop circle will show up and ur firewood will get beamed up into a flying saucer.

 

[turnkey4099]

Finally got an appointment with the surgeon - Aug 18 9:45 for the consult. I wasn't getting any notifications and couldn't get through on the phone so I drove up this morning after a couple other errands in town and talked to the receptionist in person. back when I was a kid (Went to different schools together with Tom Jefferson) Sears catalog had pages of trussess. I suspect that is all I currently need but we shall see.

I've been taking it easy on wooding but mostly cutting out brush. any big stuff gets noodled down for easy lifting. Getting in around 3 hours/day in this heat wave (near 100 all week) but doing it by working in the shade.

 

[Vtrombly]

Ok I had a bit of time so I got some video of the V10. I just recieved today the new brake line flex hose. Tommarrow morning I'll get new brake pads and then it should be ready for the scrounge. My local tree guy said today that there were some rounds he would send my way that were bigger than he felt like dealing with. No problem to me I have no issue dealing with busting the big stuff.

 

[svk]

Ya, don't feel like the Lone Ranger on having an ex that was great at spending. Mine used to wear out my checking accounts! And in actuality, she didn't get 50% either. She really got about 30% of liquid assets, half of the house we had at the time, and none of the business. So, really I did okay in the divorce. She also kept her own pension, and I kept mine. That's where I really came out ahead. If we had each claimed 50% of the other's pension, I'd have lost a lot more.

But screw-it, it's over, they're gone, and I've (hopefully you have as well) absolutely moved on, and life is much better.

Yes indeed. Honestly she took a good chunk out of me but it could’ve been a lot worse. And to that point it certainly would have been a lot worse if *I* was the adulterer instead of her.

 

[WoodAbuser]

Yes indeed. Honestly she took a good chunk out of me but it could’ve been a lot worse. And to that point it certainly would have been a lot worse if *I* was the adulterer instead of her.

Glad u r on the upswing svk.

 

[djg james]

I guessing a lot of you guys work on small engines and this is not a chainsaw. But I've got a small pressure washer that had been setting for years. I poured out the old gas and added gas/Sea Foam to the tank. When I spray starting fluid into the air intake, I can get it to run for a few seconds and then it dies. I'll pop off the gas line to make sure of getting gas to the carb. Short of that, any thoughts? I let it set for a couple of hours and then overnight and try it again. Hope the Sea Foam does the trick.

Edit: Watched a couple of videos. If I can't get it started, I take apart the carb and clean it. No need to respond.

 

[bob kern]

Well this should be fun.

 

[svk]

I guessing a lot of you guys work on small engines and this is not a chainsaw. But I've got a small pressure washer that had been setting for years. I poured out the old gas and added gas/Sea Foam to the tank. When I spray starting fluid into the air intake, I can get it to run for a few seconds and then it dies. I'll pop off the gas line to make sure of getting gas to the carb. Short of that, any thoughts? I let it set for a couple of hours and then overnight and try it again. Hope the Sea Foam does the trick.

Edit: Watched a couple of videos. If I can't get it started, I take apart the carb and clean it. No need to respond.

Yup, usually those just have some sediment or crud in the carb

 

[svk]

Oh, I almost forgot to post, I scored a old Allis Chalmers tractor as well as a Gilson wood splitter a few days back from one of my neighbors who’s getting ready to sell his cabin.

 

[Lionsfan]

I guessing a lot of you guys work on small engines and this is not a chainsaw. But I've got a small pressure washer that had been setting for years. I poured out the old gas and added gas/Sea Foam to the tank. When I spray starting fluid into the air intake, I can get it to run for a few seconds and then it dies. I'll pop off the gas line to make sure of getting gas to the carb. Short of that, any thoughts? I let it set for a couple of hours and then overnight and try it again. Hope the Sea Foam does the trick.

Edit: Watched a couple of videos. If I can't get it started, I take apart the carb and clean it. No need to respond.

My first guess would be the inlet needle is stuck in the seat and you're not getting any fuel.

 

[Philbert]

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Always hard to tell from a photo. But I would take off what I could with a pole saw, then try to fell the main trunk perpendicular to the hanging section. Done a number of broken trees that way.

Philbert

 

[pdqdl]

It's on the ground. Just start cutting branches off the end like you might do normally. Just keep your eyes open for any complications as the trunk gets lighter from missing branches.

That tree will probably be easier than one you felled, since the trunk will tend to hold itself up off the ground while you chunk it up.

 

[sundance]

I guessing a lot of you guys work on small engines and this is not a chainsaw. But I've got a small pressure washer that had been setting for years. I poured out the old gas and added gas/Sea Foam to the tank. When I spray starting fluid into the air intake, I can get it to run for a few seconds and then it dies. I'll pop off the gas line to make sure of getting gas to the carb. Short of that, any thoughts? I let it set for a couple of hours and then overnight and try it again. Hope the Sea Foam does the trick.

Edit: Watched a couple of videos. If I can't get it started, I take apart the carb and clean it. No need to respond.

As requested, no carb comments........other than a replacement may be less work than trying to clean up the one you've got. Worked on my neighbor's log splitter that sat for 5 years. I seriously doubt that carb could be recovered. If someone wants to try, let me know and I'll send it out (if I didn't already trash it). Replacement was $16 and started right up.

 

[svk]

The tractor

 

[WoodAbuser]

Looks like that seat has been upgraded with a kitchen chair. There is a woman somewhere that is still on the warpath after one of hers came up missing.

 

[djg james]

As requested, no carb comments........other than a replacement may be less work than trying to clean up the one you've got. Worked on my neighbor's log splitter that sat for 5 years. I seriously doubt that carb could be recovered. If someone wants to try, let me know and I'll send it out (if I didn't already trash it). Replacement was $16 and started right up.

I didn't look up the exact model No. but carbs for pressure washers are under $20. So I agree with you, a new would be better. I don't have a lot of experience in tearing into things ans since the old carb has to come off anyway, I'm going to try cleaning it first. Not going to spend a lot of time, though. Just to add to my education.

 

[sundance]

I didn't look up the exact model No. but carbs for pressure washers are under $20. So I agree with you, a new would be better. I don't have a lot of experience in tearing into things ans since the old carb has to come off anyway, I'm going to try cleaning it first. Not going to spend a lot of time, though. Just to add to my education.

When I pulled the bottom bowl and found mostly green and ugly it was easy to invest $16.00.