Stihl 361 HO Oiler

[Backtroller]

I bought a low hour, clean 361 from a member a few months ago. I muffler modded it, removed the limiters and wanted to improve the oiling.

The 460r Oiler is a higher output Oiler that bolts on. However, it costs $93 from the dealership. I bought the piston 1128 647 0602 and the control bolt 1128 647 4803 from Ted.

I did modify the Oiler on my 036 using @huskihl posts, but figured I’d go factory on this one.

I couldn’t find a guide with pictures so I figured I would start one.

 

[Backtroller]

You have to drive the roll pin out to get the control bolt out. The 2 o-rings keep it in there pretty tightly. I used a channel lock to pull it out you can see the difference in the control bolts. The one with the 2 orings is the stock 361. You need to carefully remove the orings and put them onto the new control bolt you can see how the very top of the 460r control bolt is more offset.

 

[Backtroller]

There is a bronze plug that is press fitted into the housing. I used screws to bolt the housing onto my bench and and gently tapped if off.

Pay attention to the small washer and spring

 

[Backtroller]

The 460r piston is on the bottom. The picture doesn't show it very well, but the “scooper” part is deeper.

Grease up the orings on the control bolt and move the piston over enough so that you can push it back into the housing

 

[Backtroller]

Try not to stab yourself in the hand pushing it all back together. I ended up using the channel lock pliers to hold it together so I could drive the roll pin back in

 

[Backtroller]

I’m curious to see what it will now oil.

I also bought an outside spike. It came with a matching inside spike too.

 

[Backtroller]

That’s my electrical taped on tach. I guess I could shorten the wire at some point.

I’m still keeping an eye on the rpms after the muffler mod and removing the limiters.

 

[drf256]

Nice work Pat.

I bet you’ll have to keep it turned down to prevent emptying the oil tank before the fuel.

 

[ferris]

I’m curious to see what it will now oil.

I also bought an outside spike. It came with a matching inside spike too. View attachment 188821View attachment 188822View attachment 188823View attachment 188824

The new style dogs are very nice

 

[Backtroller]

They are the same ones that I have on my 261 V2

 

[sawmikaze]

I can't say I've paid super close attention to it but with a muffler mod and the the pump cranked open with the HO parts it seems pretty close.

Big cuts suck more fuel so maybe that's the variable...I'm not sure.

 

[drf256]

When is the 044 carb and boot going on?

 

[ferris]

When is the 044 carb and boot going on?

I won’t help with a stock p&c?
Or do u think he will gain power with the 044 carb and boot and only a muff mod?

 

[PA Dan]

Nice thread Pat! Good looking 361 also!

 

[RI Chevy]

Thanks for the tutorial. So how much were just the parts for this oiler mod? Vs. Buying th HO oiler complete?

 

[PA Dan]

Thanks for the tutorial. So how much were just the parts for this oiler mod? Vs. Buying th HO oiler complete?

PM sent Jeff...

 

[TreeLife]

When is the 044 carb and boot going on?

Chit, I wanna know who's porting it! Lol

 

[Backtroller]

Honestly, if I were to do it again I would just grind the factory 361 parts. look up @huskihl .... I think he did a tutorial on modifying a 044 one? Please correct me if I’m wrong. This is basically the same concept. It would save you $40. It might not be exactly the same but I think the results would still be better than stock

I used his Method on my Hybrid and it turned out great.

You can easily grind the control bolt and piston with a dremel - carbide cutter and a few cut off wheels.

 

[huskihl]

I did those 2 for @dolmarkid. I think it took about a half hour.

 

[Backtroller]

Maybe $40 in parts isn’t too bad then. It would take someone new to it longer than that.