CLEARCUT meets the 500i

[CLEARCUT]

I think I'd run a 562 and a 28" lightweight bar in that junk.

What are the stumps averaging - 17"?

A strong 562 with a 28" is a good time.

562 would be a good pick in that wood. 462 Stihl too. For as nasty as it looks it looks like you’re keeping a good lay, right on man.

Alright, alright. You guys are pretty convincing. I dug my 562 out of the ashes and did some cookie cuts behind the house. I’ll run it in there tomorrow. Sucker cuts good. I used to run it in stuff bigger than this. Might fall in love again with the Husky. Smoother than my 500 too by a bit.
Thanks by the way on the lead compliment. I’m trying to keep things in the right direction, lol.

 

[Skeans1]

It certainly would be. They bunched some other pieces here, but this one is kind of a downhill/side-hill piece, and it would be difficult to get the buncher in there. A bulletproof cab in this stuff would be a little better though. This stuff is small, but as you know, plenty capable of damaging a man. Gotta stay focused when cutting this especially.

I was honestly going to say it looks like a great place for a harvester then it’s said and done.


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[huskyboy]

Alright, alright. You guys are pretty convincing. I dug my 562 out of the ashes and did some cookie cuts behind the house. I’ll run it in there tomorrow. Sucker cuts good. I used to run it in stuff bigger than this. Might fall in love again with the Husky. Smoother than my 500 too by a bit.
Thanks by the way on the lead compliment. I’m trying to keep things in the right direction, lol.

A good professional has many “tools” in the “toolbox”... at least that’s what I tell myself as an excuse to keep more saws in the collection. Lol

 

[Infinitejest]

Came up with a stop gap measure till the max-flows are available.
I knew fines were getting past the stock filter, but was pretty shocked at the build up in the intake tract when I disassembled today....

 

[Infinitejest]

(Uni Filters)

 

[CLEARCUT]

Came up with a stop gap measure till the max-flows are available.
I knew fines were getting past the stock filter, but was pretty shocked at the build up in the intake tract when I disassembled today....

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So the strap is to hold on the skeletal remain of the air filter cover, correct? To protect the important wiring, I’m assuming.

 

[CLEARCUT]

Went back up on Signal tree on Friday for some above pavement cutting with the 500i.

 

[CLEARCUT]

Have to cut it in stages to get all the trees down to them, while also taking care of the asphalt.

 

[ManiacalMark]

Came up with a stop gap measure till the max-flows are available.
I knew fines were getting past the stock filter, but was pretty shocked at the build up in the intake tract when I disassembled today....

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That one of those V stacks that tree sling'r posted before?

 

[Infinitejest]

So the strap is to hold on the skeletal remain of the air filter cover, correct? To protect some important wiring, I’m assuming.

Yep. I don't want anything getting ahold of the wiring connected to the control module.
Kind of crude, but it'll suffice till I can ahold of a proper hole shot setup.

 

[Infinitejest]

That one of those V stacks that tree sling'r posted before?

Not sure what Jasha posted, this is just a Uni filter that seals up nice to the oem intake.
We'll see, I've got about one more week off for breakup. I'll post an update after we're back up and running.

 

[huskyboy]

When is stihl going to come out with a full wrap for the 500i and 462c? I’m guessing someone in the aftermarket is going to have to make one.

 

[Swanman62]

When is stihl going to come out with a full wrap for the 500i and 462c? I’m guessing someone in the aftermarket is going to have to make one.

Someone should get ahold of Rod Weber of Weber Customs in Kalispell. He makes real full wraps for some older models of Stihl. I think that if he had enough interest, he would get some new designs in production. He is a real craftsman and perfectionist. He has switched over to mostly building custom rifles, but he still has his chainsaw division on his website.

 

[ManiacalMark]

Or Pro-Safety

 

[Skeans1]

Someone should get ahold of Rod Weber of Weber Customs in Kalispell. He makes real full wraps for some older models of Stihl. I think that if he had enough interest, he would get some new designs in production. He is a real craftsman and perfectionist. He has switched over to mostly building custom rifles, but he still has his chainsaw division on his website.

Probably could call Pro Safety as well but I don’t think there’s enough call for one to warrant the R&D, personally I don’t want my hand that low on the clutch side like you can on a Husky.


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[Fullkip]

I don't think there is a need for a full wrap Stihls 3/4 wraps work okay.
I just wish that the clutch side was angled forward more for better balance when the motor is down.

 

[huskyboy]

Probably could call Pro Safety as well but I don’t think there’s enough call for one to warrant the R&D, personally I don’t want my hand that low on the clutch side like you can on a Husky.


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Makes sense. I forgot the stihl west coast clutch covers aren’t as large and don’t sit as low as husky clutch cover. Maybe incorporate rubber flaps like @CLEARCUT did?

 

[Infinitejest]

Got fired back up today, real happy with the Uni filter setup.
Nothing got past it and it definitely added some snap to the throttle response.
It might be kind of a pain to clean on a camp job, but I think brushing it off with a tooth brush would get a guy through the week. Just have to treat it like a dirtbike filter on the weekend.

 

[chiselbit]

Got fired back up today, real happy with the Uni filter setup.
Nothing got past it and it definitely added some snap to the throttle response.
It might be kind of a pain to clean on a camp job, but I think brushing it off with a tooth brush would get a guy through the week. Just have to treat it like a dirtbike filter on the weekend.
Have you ever tried putting a nylon stocking over your filter? I and another guy have been doing that and it works pretty good. Can just brush off a lot of the crud with a glove or a rag
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[Infinitejest]

That might be next...I was thinking of looking into what Outerwears has.
I don't really want to get to deep into this setup; It's just more of a stopgap measure until a proper max flow kit is available.