Stihl MS460 Rebuild

[mikerudder]

Starting a build thread for the 460 I got

I haven't built many saws, probably my 4th or 5th from split cases, replacing bearings etc.

I am not a professional, I don't do this for a living.

I just really enjoy tinkering on them!

This is what it looked like after I cleaned it all up

 

[mikerudder]

Heated up the cases and froze the bearings and crankshaft

Couple taps with the brass hammer and the crank spins freely!

 

[mikerudder]

Letting it cool down before I put the seals in-

Any pointers or things I should avoid?

They are OEM seals - the only pieces that will be aftermarket will be a Meteor piston and caber rings and possibly air filter.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Meteor is slowly sneaking up to oem prices for some models and brands. It's always good to compare before making a purchase. The oem 460 piston is only about 20 bucks more.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Cool build, subbed

 

[mikerudder]

Meteor is slowly sneaking up to oem prices for some models and brands. It's always good to compare before making a purchase. The oem 460 piston is only about 20 bucks more.

I did some research, I’m in Canada and we seem to have higher prices even with the exchange. I got the Meteor Kit with caber rings for $40 online, I was happy with that.

 

[Whitty21]

I did some research, I’m in Canada and we seem to have higher prices even with the exchange. I got the Meteor Kit with caber rings for $40 online, I was happy with that.

We get wrecked on all parts. I imagine it has something to do with taxes/tarrifs. Husqvarna parts are the worst, seems like we pay at least double for everything

 

[pwheel]

Hi Mike,
You have the top half of the fuel tank vent somewhere, right? Didn't see it on the tank in the first image...

 

[GoBigBlue1984]

Hi Mike,
You have the top half of the fuel tank vent somewhere, right? Didn't see it on the tank in the first image...

No, it got put in the recycling bin.

 

[mikerudder]

No, it got put in the recycling bin.

 

[mikerudder]

Hi Mike,
You have the top half of the fuel tank vent somewhere, right? Didn't see it on the tank in the first image...

Yep a new one is going on.

 

[mikerudder]

Seals are in.

On the flywheel side, does the seal get pressed in until it bottoms out, or until it’s flush with the edge?

 

[Whitty21]

Seals are in.

On the flywheel side, does the seal get pressed in until it bottoms out, or until it’s flush with the edge?
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Dont Drive it home. Looks plenty in there in the pic

 

[mikerudder]

Just waiting to get a few more smalls to come in at the local dealer, and I have to head down and grab the piston from the US of A!

Will be slightly on hold until the other parts come in

 

[mikerudder]

Threw the tank on, still waiting on carb mounting bolts, picking up the piston and a few other smalls.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Coming along nicely. Looks good

 

[jacob j.]

Just waiting to get a few more smalls to come in at the local dealer, and I have to head down and grab the piston from the US of A!

Will be slightly on hold until the other parts come in

I can shoot you a tank vent also if you still want that 034/036 tank.

 

[mikerudder]

Also wondering what you guys think of this carb?
Should I just pull the limiters? (If I can?)
Or is there a better option?

 

[mikerudder]

I can shoot you a tank vent also if you still want that 034/036 tank.

I got a tank on the way, but I will keep you posted on the next one.
Went through the 034 cases and I think one of them is shot. Once I get this one done, I’ll clean them up and snap some pictures and see what you guys think.

 

[MustangMike]

Don't forget that little clip that goes on 460 cranks.

Pull the limiters on that carb and you should be fine.

I like OEM pistons, but they cost me about twice what a meteor costs, and I get a great deal on them. OEM prices really shot up over the last year.