Whistling Stihl

[Racerboy832]

I always wondered when I use my smaller saws it sounds like a typical chainsaw but the 660 has this whistling sound. What is it? It's not only mine I hear it on all the big saws at work.

 

[smokinj]

Bar tip is the only thing I could guess.

 

[Wildman1024]

I have heard that to but not on the stihls. The homelite 2100's have a whine to them but the 1020/1050 and others do not.

 

[Ingram306]

Its probably the turbo.

 

[Wildman1024]

Its probably the turbo.

That's only on saws in the city! Probably fake anyways like the hub cap spinners

 

[welderboyjk]

I have wondered about that on mine also. I wondered if it was going to hatch on me when I got it (used), but all seems well. Maybe something to do with the shape/material of the fins on the flywheel?

 

[ross_scott]

My 460 does it and it is the fins on the flywheel that creates that noise at W.O.T I reckon it sounds kinda cool lol

 

[gee_dubya75]

time for Bubb Rubb

Maybe someone installed a 'whistle tip' on your saw. Sorry couldn't resist!!
Whoo Whoo :greenchainsaw:

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[mikefunaro]

from memory: "that's only in the morning...You're supposed to be up cookin' breakfast or something by then."

 

[kspakland]

It's because it's German engineering. Remember the obnoxious whistle VW's used to have with the twin resonators sticking out of the muffler? It's a factory included sound effect.

 

[ford832]

I believe it's the chainsaw version of the human "death rattle"
I'm told the "death whistle" is a common Stihl feature.It's only a matter of time.......

 

[Stihlman441]

Yep mine does it too,all the 660s i have herd are the same.

 

[Arrowhead]

The World may never know...

but I know what your talking about.....

 

[zoulas]

The whining sound i the 6-71 blower. Damn that thang's got power.

 

[BobL]

Bigger and more flywheel fan tips moving past the air intakes?

 

[ironman_gq]

my 361 has a whine to it but Im pretty sure its from the chain/sprocket area. It only does it when the chain is spinning and has since it was new.

 

[twiztedsix]

it is from the racing stickers you put on it.

 

[ironman_gq]

it is from the racing stickers you put on it.

That big red "R" you put on the side is good for at least a 20% increase in power.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

The polymer fins on the flywheel I believe.