Ever see a filter like this?

[Absolution]

Looking at it I'm not so sure how it would do.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/123422197683

 

[RI Chevy]

Yes. The foam is for spitback. Common looking AM filter...
They are OK... I'd personally stick with OEM HD2 or go with a Maxflo.

 

[Intoxsawcated]

Looks like a winter faucet cover for the side of your house.

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[Absolution]

Yes. The foam is for spitback. Common looking AM filter...
They are OK... I'd personally stick with OEM HD2 or go with a Maxflo.

I really want a max flow, just wish it came in black for 660.

 

[huskyboy]

Paint or dye it black

 

[huskyboy]

Some saws like the 460 and 660 do not use the foam, instead they have a plastic back plate that catches the fuel. Others like the 440 use the foam.

 

[Absolution]

Paint or dye it black

I'm really thinking about the dying it black thing.

 

[sawmikaze]

I'm really thinking about the dying it black thing.

Sounds racist.

 

[BonScott46]

Sounds racist.

Sounds like a celebration of diversity.

 

[Backtroller]

Wish maxflo would make their other models look more oem like their 661 set up. The others are so boxy and “cheap” looking.

I really am impressed with how well the one on my 661 filters.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

@tree monkey Scotty did you hear dat?

 

[drf256]

Just ask one of your Canadian buddies to get you the OEM Stihl green metal mesh HD filter. They may not filter as well, but they flow like a mofo.

You can maintain your original rear cover so you don’t have to leave it open or use the max-flo cover that looks like Fido’s butt.

Jus swap back and forth to a HD2 if you’ll be doing a lot of hot/dry/dusty cutting.

I still find it intriguing how filters don’t really get dirty if the rear air cover is left off, but get filthy with it on. Froggzsins help redirect flow though. Some don’t like the look either.

 

[keesje]

Mahle (Knecht) makes a replacement filter for the HD2 filter. I haven't got my hands on one and they seem to be very rare, but their vehicle filters are very good so I'm very curious how they perform in the field:

I don't think they can be washed like the original though.

 

[jmester]

Do you have a part number for the mahle filters I would like to try them out

 

[huskyboy]

Do you have a part number for the mahle filters I would like to try them out

+1

 

[keesje]

Of course:
LX 4255
Air filter element

• Mahle: 72459626
• Knecht: 72459625

 

[Absolution]

Just ask one of your Canadian buddies to get you the OEM Stihl green metal mesh HD filter. They may not filter as well, but they flow like a mofo.

You can maintain your original rear cover so you don’t have to leave it open or use the max-flo cover that looks like Fido’s butt.

Jus swap back and forth to a HD2 if you’ll be doing a lot of hot/dry/dusty cutting.

I still find it intriguing how filters don’t really get dirty if the rear air cover is left off, but get filthy with it on. Froggzsins help redirect flow though. Some don’t like the look either.

Why have I never seen this!

 

[huskyboy]

That cover is really just for keeping the filter dry in rainy or snowy conditions. It also protects the filter from getting poked by brush. Firewooding I wouldn’t run a cover, if definitely stays cleaner longer. Logging I always run the cover because if it rains I would be screwed without the cover. Mesh vs hd2 filter? Hd2 for working and mesh for gtg’s and play imho. From the sounds of it the max flo seems like it would be good for everything.

 

[keesje]

Why have I never seen this!

The part number for this green (summer) mesh filter is 0000-120-1653, but I guess they will be hard to find.
However, excellent reproduction filters of this type (with a foam inner piece) are available, just search on that part number and you'll find them.

 

[MG porting]

Looking at it I'm not so sure how it would do.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/123422197683View attachment 192501

Yep I got two of them they work good.