10mm 044 build/port

[cgraham1]

Hungry?
I didn't run saws today but maybe tomorrow

Just anxious to run some saws.

 

[00wyk]

Jason, since it is a Red Lever 044 I would love to know the SN, the jug details (ie KS w 3 +), and what you think of the factory porting & timing. Thanks.

I think there was a "sweet spot" for 044s, and that saw likely is in it. Saw a couple of strong stock 044s at GTG, one a Red Lever 10, and one a Red Lever 12. The Red Lever 044s are the later 10 mm and early 12 mm saws.

Here's sumfin for ya, Mike:

Looks like maybe a later Mahle cylinder? Saw has a serial in the 128 range.

 

[MustangMike]

Look on the sides of the base, I'll bet it is a KS. How does she run??? Has the winter filter option. Those old tank vents can cause problems.

 

[cgraham1]

Look on the sides of the base, I'll bet it is a KS. How does she run??? Has the winter filter option. Those old tank vents can cause problems.

Nope. KS has the logo stamped right on top, in the top left corner. Like thus...

 

[00wyk]

Look on the sides of the base, I'll bet it is a KS. How does she run??? Has the winter filter option. Those old tank vents can cause problems.

It runs very strong. Has a DP muffler on it. The filter is the standard non HD euro filter. I can't really see the writing on the sides of it. I'll check it when I pull out the flywheel and advance the timing some:

Customs never remove my brake decal:

 

[MustangMike]

Nope. KS has the logo stamped right on top, in the top left corner. Like thus...

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You are correct, I must have been working on too many other models lately!

 

[cgraham1]

044 does seem compact compared to some other 70cc saws...