044 HD2 conversion?

[Alberta Farmboy]

So I recently got my hands on a nice shape 10mm 044. I got carried away while there and ended up with a MS 461 and MS 200 rear handle too but that's a story for another day. I've been looking for an 044 for a while and this one will do... for now, haha.

I would like to convert it from the old style flat mesh filter to the new HD2 but don't know exactly which parts I need. I've downloaded the 044 parts manual and it's kind of confusing because the original filter base and new version don't look like they would seat the same.
If anyone can explain it to me that would be great. And don't be afraid to dumb it down.
As well, do I need to go all oem or is there an aftermarket solution that is good?

Thanks?

 

[Mastermind]

So I recently got my hands on a nice shape 10mm 044. I got carried away while there and ended up with a MS 461 and MS 200 rear handle too but that's a story for another day. I've been looking for an 044 for a while and this one will do... for now, haha.

I would like to convert it from the old style flat mesh filter to the new HD2 but don't know exactly which parts I need. I've downloaded the 044 parts manual and it's kind of confusing because the original filter base and new version don't look like they would seat the same.
If anyone can explain it to me that would be great. And don't be afraid to dumb it down.
As well, do I need to go all oem or is there an aftermarket solution that is good?

Thanks?

Your carb probably doesn't have the intellicarb attachment to connect to the air filter base. You can use epoxy to fill it with on the base if not needed though.

Aftermarket air filter base, air filter, air filter attachment stud, and filter cover would be all you need.

 

[jblnut]

Here’s what I purchase for my early 044. I had a few spare new filters for my 066 so I don’t have a link for those but I know I got them off HLSupply. I also opened up the stock muffler hole and took some of its guts out. It made a world of difference and of course required some retuning.

Air Filter Flange Mount 1128 120 2201 Fit Stihl MS440 044 Chainsaw. SW1-1 | eBay

Condition is "New".

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I didn’t use the top cover, only the filter base and its cover.

Shroud Top Cover Air Filter Cover Filter Base for STIHL MS440 044 Chainsaw SS2-5 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shroud Top Cover Air Filter Cover Filter Base for STIHL MS440 044 Chainsaw SS2-5 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[Alberta Farmboy]

That's great guys, thanks so much for the help. It's exactly what I was looking for.
I would prefer OEM but really, who cares, this saw will be a user, not a museum piece.

 

[Mastermind]

That's great guys, thanks so much for the help. It's exactly what I was looking for.
I would prefer OEM but really, who cares, this saw will be a user, not a museum piece.

These aftermarket covers are ok to use. They dull fast in the sun, but fit well enough.

 

[jblnut]

These aftermarket covers are ok to use. They dull fast in the sun, but fit well enough.

Fitment was a lot better than expected and for $23 I have no complaints. I don’t think I had to do anything other than put them on to get them to fit. I don’t remember much, or any, cussing

 

[hacskaroly]

Fitment was a lot better than expected and for $23

You do have to double check dimensions, I got the Farmertech covers for my 066 and they did not fit at all, they ended up being for the newer 066/660s. Cheap? Yes, can't complain about that, but just parts now taking up space on my bench.

 

[huskihl]

You do have to double check dimensions, I got the Farmertech covers for my 066 and they did not fit at all, they ended up being for the newer 066/660s. Cheap? Yes, can't complain about that, but just parts now taking up space on my bench.

044–440 were all the same size. I believe your early 066 would be the same size as the 064. I don’t think there is any aftermarket support for the 064

 

[hacskaroly]

I don’t think there is any aftermarket support for the 064

Correct, I had to look on eBay for the least crappy OEM covers I could find.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Yep 064 and small case metal flywheel 066 flat top all the same minus hole pattern on jug bolting to case 066 was a bit wider like the 044/046