Sierra_rider
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Finally got the 550xp together after I did some machine and port work. Considering that it's running a 20" bar and a loop of 3/8" full-comp, my expectations have been met in how well it pulls in the cut.
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On the bench is a Jonsered 625 with weird crystals in the engine. It rotated freely, but wouldn’t go past TDC in either direction.
Poulan 4000 awaiting a new intake gasket and getting the carb back on. I hate being that close and not being able to get back to it for a week!!
Need to come up with some kind of material to replace the black seal around the air box and also where it seems one should be around the air filter. Need to scrounge up an ipl to see if it shows something.
Need to come up with some kind of material to replace the black seal around the air box and also where it seems one should be around the air filter. Need to scrounge up an ipl to see if it shows something.
Remnants of some gas " preservative ".
I've torn into some carbs that had similar crud built up in them.Gots me one of them monsters. Didn't want to start the last time I took it out for a stroll. Haven't had a chance to see why just yet. She don't like to sit idle for very long I can tell you that!
Got an 025 on the bench at the moment. Getting close to pulling that rope but not quite yet. Still needs new guys in the carb and waiting for the starter assembly to show up off fee pay. She sure was a dirty one!
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
Porting a 462...got the machine work done(not straight forward on a 462) tonight. Porting will be another day.
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Pretty muffler work!Finally got the 550xp together after I did some machine and port work. Considering that it's running a 20" bar and a loop of 3/8" full-comp, my expectations have been met in how well it pulls in the cut.
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
Thanks! That particular muffler, I spit it at the seem and gutted out the insides. I welded it back together, opened up the outlet, and threw together that little sheet metal deflector.
I've actually got a couple of wire-feeds I use...I have a larger Hobart 230 that is pretty much only used for fabrication of heavier stuff. My little Millermatic 150 is the one that gets used for custom mufflers, welding sheet metal, etc.
My set up:
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That's just too tidy, nothings going on there...
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
Got the 462 wrapped up today. I'm actually impressed how it came out...Stihl doesn't leave much room for improvement on these, so I was worried I was going to make a saw that ran the same, but was harder to start. 
My fears were unfounded...it runs really well. I'm able to pull 10-10.5k rpm in the cut with a moderate amount of pressure...it picked up some of the grunt that the stock 462 lacks, but didn't lose any chain speed.
My fears were unfounded...it runs really well. I'm able to pull 10-10.5k rpm in the cut with a moderate amount of pressure...it picked up some of the grunt that the stock 462 lacks, but didn't lose any chain speed.
Makes you wonder why it wasn't made that way to begin with, hope it lasts a long time after all your work!Got the 462 wrapped up today. I'm actually impressed how it came out...Stihl doesn't leave much room for improvement on these, so I was worried I was going to make a saw that ran the same, but was harder to start.
My fears were unfounded...it runs really well. I'm able to pull 10-10.5k rpm in the cut with a moderate amount of pressure...it picked up some of the grunt that the stock 462 lacks, but didn't lose any chain speed.View attachment 1029420View attachment 1029422View attachment 1029419View attachment 1029421View attachment 1029423View attachment 1029424
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I think my MS460 54mm build might have a similar power, but it certainly have twice the fuel consumption.
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
Production tolerances and noise compliance mostly. I don't want to bag on the stock saw, they run pretty well and the stock numbers are pretty good. It's just in comparison to the 461, they are kind of soft on torque...which probably isn't a fair comparison. The 462 was a replacement for the 441 and not the 461 IMO...a stock 462 stomps all over a 441. I'm just making this a saw that doesn't sweat a 28" bar and will be happy to bury a 32".
Honestly, this is a pretty mild build...I don't see it having any less life than a stock cylinder. This is a work saw, not some hot rod cooking cutter.
Ok... no wisecracks cuz I already felt bad just carrying it around LOL!
Shift manager ask me to look at his saw cuz " No matter what I do, I can't get the chain tight." I say bring it to me and see what I can do. No mention of brand or anything cuz he can't remember. Next day, he brings it to my work station and plops it in front of me. First words out of my mouth are "Man.... that's just pedestrian...."
We laugh and go aboot our day. Got it home and ripped into her. Found a simple loose screw to hold the bar tension plate that keeps bar orientated correctly. I could just smell the Chinesium.....
Shift manager ask me to look at his saw cuz " No matter what I do, I can't get the chain tight." I say bring it to me and see what I can do. No mention of brand or anything cuz he can't remember. Next day, he brings it to my work station and plops it in front of me. First words out of my mouth are "Man.... that's just pedestrian...."
We laugh and go aboot our day. Got it home and ripped into her. Found a simple loose screw to hold the bar tension plate that keeps bar orientated correctly. I could just smell the Chinesium.....
Chain is 3/8, .050 safety "shark fin" variety from the usual scumbags. Chain speed very slow and it is a 1 speed only. No variable to it. I could feel every tooth grab in my 7" test chunk out back. 1 minute and 15 secs to cut through it. I even tried it again with same results. Had to call it quits cuz I kinda started to smell the angry pixies wanting out of the motor! LOL
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Just don't let the smoke out if it! That's a Kangxin chain!
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Yeah, manager says it works for him on small limbs on his property so I guess..... And it was a gift from his kids so I'm sure they wouldn't know any better. I truly was thinking it was a gas powered something or other from a big box store or the like.
I tell said manager if we can't get parts, I would sell him a Husky 136 or 141 that I have completely gone thru and verified. New bar and chain and all.... 14 or 16", his choice. But I assume he will be happy with the no parts required fix and that will be that!
I tell said manager if we can't get parts, I would sell him a Husky 136 or 141 that I have completely gone thru and verified. New bar and chain and all.... 14 or 16", his choice. But I assume he will be happy with the no parts required fix and that will be that!
