462 Maxflow.

[TX_Welder]

Anybody running the Maxflow filter for the 462 yet ? I just ordered one.

 

[stihl livin]

@Loony661

I think Andy is running one but it could be on a different saw he has.

 

[TX_Welder]

I went all psycho on mine and chopped to top cover to run the WCS filter unrestricted. I do feel like it made a difference in oomph, but I'm tired of the open filter. And the WCS filter really needs a pre filter. I clean it pretty regularly, and I always find a little bit of fines around the edge of the flange on the carb.
K&N used to make a filter that would fit the flange, but it's NLA. And the other downside to the open filter is getting caught in the rain.

 

[Loony661]

@Loony661

I think Andy is running one but it could be on a different date he has.

I am running one. I received one about a month ago, but due to poor weather and a halt to logging, I have very limited time with it.

I will say this though: after installing it on my 462c - just the throttle response alone has increased a very noticeable amount. The increased area of filtration is going to be a benefit I didn’t know was needed on these 462’s. I’ll be testing it more in the near future. So far, I’m impressed.



You do have to cut the cover, but that didn’t bother me any. The instructions were clear and reference pictures were accurate. And the provided template also worked well.

 

[stihl livin]

I am running one. I received one about a month ago, but due to poor weather and a halt to logging, I have very limited time with it.

I will say this though: after installing it on my 462c - just the throttle response alone has increased a very noticeable amount. The increased area of filtration is going to be a benefit I didn’t know was needed on these 462’s. I’ll be testing it more in the near future. So far, I’m impressed.

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You do have to cut the cover, but that didn’t bother me any. The instructions were clear and reference pictures were accurate. And the provided template also worked well.

There is plenty of firewood at the farm that needs cutting if you want to test it out.

 

[Loony661]

There is plenty of firewood at the farm that needs cutting if you want to test it out.

Thanks Nic, but I’ll be starting a new logging site later this week

 

[TX_Welder]

I am running one. I received one about a month ago, but due to poor weather and a halt to logging, I have very limited time with it.

I will say this though: after installing it on my 462c - just the throttle response alone has increased a very noticeable amount. The increased area of filtration is going to be a benefit I didn’t know was needed on these 462’s. I’ll be testing it more in the near future. So far, I’m impressed.

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You do have to cut the cover, but that didn’t bother me any. The instructions were clear and reference pictures were accurate. And the provided template also worked well.

I noticed the throttle response when I went to the exposed filter on my 462. It was already quick, but it is better with more air coming into it. I was hoping I wouldn't lose that with the max flow. Sounds like it's going to be alright.

I may end up needing another top cover for mine to clean up the holes that are in it currently. If you get time, would you mind posting a Pic of the right side of the saw ?