Thinking 192t modding now!

[sawinredneck]

So, now that I am happier with the 346, and thinking about switching it to 3/8's, thats another story. I am contemplating tearing into the 192t to see what gains might be had there, so how much of a PITA is this thing really to disassemble? Anybody been in one to look around and have any thoughts as to what might work?
Am I just out of my flipping mind for thinking about this at all to begin with?
Andy

 

[manual]

So, now that I am happier with the 346, and thinking about switching it to 3/8's, thats another story. I am contemplating tearing into the 192t to see what gains might be had there, so how much of a PITA is this thing really to disassemble? Anybody been in one to look around and have any thoughts as to what might work?
Am I just out of my flipping mind for thinking about this at all to begin with?
Andy

Put your hand on your forehead, If its not hot you might have a chance for breaking this fever you are getting.

 

[sawinredneck]

Put your hand on your forehead, If its not hot you might have a chance for breaking this fever you are getting.

I know, I know, but this has been rattling around in my head for some time now, and I have disscused it with others as well. But it would be cool to have close to the 200 power, with the balance and weight of the 192

That, and I think I am getting sicker:jester:
Andy

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Have you talked to the other Andy yet and gotten his permission? I know he's kinda shy about hopping up the 200T because it's already such a hot little saw. Ask Roger, he's got a modded 192. He didn't mod it, but rather :censored: did.

 

[sawinredneck]

Yeah Roger seems real happy with it, the builder is very tight lipped about what was and wasn't done. I got nothing against the 200, just can't justify the cost, don't like the weight, and well........ I think I am sickopcorn:
I have heard they are a bear to dissasemble, just wonderd how bad it really is.
Andy

 

[Justsaws]

They are not any worse than any other top handle saw. They are more difficult than the average med to large saw. I like to think of them as a new white and orange Mac WildCat or 320. If you are going to take it apart just pay close attention to how the linkages and parts fit together so you do not have to do it twice. Good luck.

 

[Justsaws]

Oh yeah, do not forget to drill lots of holes all over the place. Holes in the handle make it lighter and big holes in the bar do the same plus they are old school. Cannot go wrong with old school.:jester:

 

[rahtreelimbs]

With the way the 192 is designed you can't tighten the squish and any proper changing of exhaust port timing will lower the compression.

I would just port the muffler and be happy with it!!!

 

[sawinredneck]

With the way the 192 is designed you can't tighten the squish and any proper changing of exhaust port timing will lower the compression.

I would just port the muffler and be happy with it!!!

I've done the muffler mod and that made a lot of difference. I am not at all worried about changing the squish or the port timming, just wondered if the transfers could be opened up and intake and exhaust ports widend. Looking for a bit more tourqe, not more revs.
Andy

 

[RaisedByWolves]

If that saws made the way I think it is, its going to be hard to get more torque out of it.



That is if it splits along the crank rather than splitting down the middle with a seperate jug.



Ever think of stepping down in the size chain your running?

 

[sawinredneck]

If that saws made the way I think it is, its going to be hard to get more torque out of it.



That is if it splits along the crank rather than splitting down the middle with a seperate jug.



Ever think of stepping down in the size chain your running?

Running the 14" PM on it, can't go much smaller!
Andy

 

[sawinredneck]

Well I tore into it a bit tonight, I am going to have to invest in a long torx driver for sure!!!
Anyone hav an IPL so I have a half a clue what I am getting into? It's looking kinda scary as of now.
Andy

 

[Lakeside53]

Running the 14" PM on it, can't go much smaller!
Andy

You can put the PNM (3/8 0.043) on it ... makes a big difference... and anyone that argues should try it first!

Melted your case side yet with the muffer mod? :biggrinbounce2:

 

[sawinredneck]

You can put the PNM (3/8 0.043) on it ... makes a big difference... and anyone that argues should try it first!

Melted your case side yet with the muffer mod? :biggrinbounce2:

Melted? Hell I got tired of it and just trimmed it out with a pair of dykes:hmm3grin2orange:
Andy

 

[Lakeside53]

Yep.. everyone I see with a muffler mod has the case cut away or melted out!

 

[sawinredneck]

Yep.. everyone I see with a muffler mod has the case cut away or melted out!

But they sure do run better!!!
Andy

 

[ky-homelite]

I'd agree with that. After opening up the muffler it seems to have a little more giddy up and go!