Inside the MS462C

[blsnelling]

Bigger isn't always better.

Exactly.

Why do they use larger bearings on 90 cc saws then?

Because they're bigger and heavier. A MS241 doesn't need bearings the size of those in a MS880.

6202 flywheel side and 6203 pto.

If the MS462 has a 6203, that's 17x40x12, larger than the bearing found in the 460 an 461, both of which do not have bottom end problems.

Bottom line, let's not look for trouble where there is none.

 

[MustangMike]

I’d love to try out both saws myself instead of talking about them and see what is the better saw in person. Talk is cheap.

Now I agree with you!

 

[RI Chevy]

OK. Lol.
Small compact cars get 4 cylinder motors because thats all they need to propel them. Bigger trucks get bigger motors, for that very same reason.
If the Stihl engineers thought that a bigger bearing was needed and would make for a better stronger saw, them they would have put them into the 462. I assure you of that! [emoji6]

 

[nohoff]

It seems to me the pto side is the same on 460/461/462 as they share the same oil seal which is inserted to the bearing.

 

[huskyboy]

Exactly.


Because they're bigger and heavier. A MS241 doesn't need bearings the size of those in a MS880.


If the MS462 has a 6203, that's 17x40x12, larger than the bearing found in the 460 an 461, both of which do not have bottom end problems.

Bottom line, let's not look for trouble where there is none.

Time will tell which is the more durable saw

 

[StephK87]

I think Husqvarna has something to rectify after the early 560/562 bearing problems. No wonder they use bigger ones now.

 

[blsnelling]

I think Husqvarna has something to rectify after the early 560/562 bearing problems. No wonder they use bigger ones now.

IIRC, 372 XTorqs have had some bearing issues as well.

 

[RI Chevy]

Them damn Hooskies. Lol

 

[StephK87]

I'm a big fan of the 2 and 3 series. 242, 254, 288, 346, 372, 390, 395 such awesome saws! Way ahead of their time. Spring av, prefiltration, flawless engines, great handling! But with the reliability problemes of the 5xx (550, 560, 562) saw's the Husky's lost some reputation. Handling is still great (i still have my ported 560xpg) but quite a number of former husky prefering professionals in my circle of friends and acquaintances switched to stihl in the 50-60cc class because of these problems. I think, now they want to go as safe as possible with the construction of the 572xp to regain reliability and reputation. We will see

 

[mdavlee]

I threw away 6 sets of 460 cases last year. The bearing pockets were killed. I don't know if going to 6203 would help or not

 

[blsnelling]

I threw away 6 sets of 460 cases last year. The bearing pockets were killed. I don't know if going to 6203 would help or not

What were these saws used for? I've never seen this issue before.

 

[mdavlee]

What were these saws used for? I've never seen this issue before.

Logging

 

[RI Chevy]

Logging

Maybe them Hooskies aren't tough enough for logging? Lol
At least the 460s went down working hard! [emoji106]

 

[mdavlee]

Maybe them Hooskies aren't tough enough for logging? Lol
At least the 460s went down working hard! [emoji106]

All the husky cases were good. Rebuilt and sent back to the woods

 

[mdavlee]

As light as the 462 is I'm betting it will be a forearm killer with a longer bar. I would hate to have to run it with 50cc size bars to not be more off balance.

 

[RI Chevy]

Don't pain yourself Mike. I'll run them. LOL

 

[ABarrick]

I threw away 6 sets of 460 cases last year. The bearing pockets were killed. I don't know if going to 6203 would help or not

What did their chains look like? Just curious as I always assumed very grabby/aggressive chains would get hard on pto bearings/bosses.

 

[mdavlee]

Don't pain yourself Mike. I'll run them. LOL

You know me. I'll try and sell it if I don't like it.

 

[mdavlee]

What did their chains look like? Just curious as I always assumed very grabby/aggressive chains would get hard on pto bearings/bosses.

The ones I seen weren't way out of wack. Same group of guys running them. Only common thing is 50:1 stihl oil

 

[RI Chevy]

No. The new 462s. Lol