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You did it backwards. The PTO side bearing is installed with the extended lip outward and the plastic bearing retainer inside the case next to the crank. The extended lip is there to retain the seal, and the bearing gets its lubrication from the retained oil from the fuel mix in the case. In...

You’re the one who’s asking for advice on why it’s not selling, not me. Then when constructive criticism is offered, you buck it. You’ve been offered opinions in a non-denigrating way (because you asked for them), but you still defend your opinion that people are foolish to not buy your saw...

I call BS on that. The ports are a bit wider on the 12mm cylinders, but they are still way within the comfort area to run a 10mm piston. If you are freaked out by it, run a 10mm meteor slug. It’s a 12mm piston that’s bore for the 10mm pin. The pin bearing can move a bit from side to side, but...

I guess the difference here is that the OP is asking why it hasn’t sold and seems astonished by it. There’s a big difference between a runner and non-runner in terms of potential costs to get a saw to run. “Runs on prime” can mean bad seals from bad bearings and then it’s a case splitter...

What size C clip tools do u have there?

Looks great Jimbo. Thanks for taking the time.

David, I should have a replacement if you need it.

Bingo. You know there’s no way it’s gonna stay on there solid. Loominum don’t like bending.

I’d leave ‘em alone. Better there than not at all.

No on the oiler. Unlike prior models, the R only gives you the 3/4 wrap, larger clutch cover and dual dawgs. The oiler stays the same.

IIRC, the 272 piston crown is .140 above the top ring land. I took .040 off crown and left .100. I took 35-37 out of band. Hemi jug preferable to keep compression down. Then you need a double metal base gasket or the factory Stihl green .035 gasket than came in saws from regions with crappy...

The 272 piston takes up less case space. In addition, the ring pack area is much narrower. With a few tricks, it’s a good way to get 460 torque out of a 446. They don’t scream as much as their 460 pistoned brethren. The meteors are cheap and good quality. They are also light and dont...

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395 bearing works.

MT all the way. The ergonomics are so much better. Complex system that was executed in simplicity. Usually any problem is fixed with a solenoid swap, which is around $50. The Husky system requires a much more complicated “flash” of the carb-I am not a pro on the Husky system though. It...

I have no experience with the model at all. If you go in Meteor’s website, they will list all of their products with specs including compression height. You may be able to find a domed piston application that will work for you from some off model, plus meteor makes good stuff. If you have the...

I don’t know much about the model, but the 044 vs 045 is apples to oranges. The modern 044 design has a tighter case and tighter ports. Tech has changed for the better. In general, the older Gen saws had bigger case capacity and bigger transfer tunnels. So there is less case pressure to...

Here’s a perfect example of what would have been good for you. https://opeforum.com/threads/rebuilt-early-stihl-046.30292/

Use hearing protection and don’t worry about the noise. The newer designs are quieter with a more open exhaust because of some advanced in tech. They usually open toward the back so that there is more noise canceling. They also use internal baffles to twist the exhaust. The 462 muffler was too...

For total reliability and if you’re ok with a bit of wrenching, the Stihl 460/1 for the win here. Find a good one that’s gone through by someone who stands by their work and knows what they are doing. Proven reliability that’s already exceeded the manufacturers claims. They were built in the...