Hybrid Time

[drf256]

 

[jacob j.]

Shielded bearings.

Thoughts?

Stihl used those for a time in the early 034/044/064 saws - The thinking was that the shields would protect the bearings from debris.

It didn't end up working out that way.

 

[drf256]

Very interesting. I have one of these coming and have considered the exact same mod. Did you have to turn the webs down as well as clearancing the rod? I did this once several years ago but forget the particulars.

Just used the JMS Tool to relieve the large rod end a bit. Ive got about .009.

 

[RI Chevy]

I'm sorry … a 10 mm slant fin red lever saw …

I have a 044 12mm case, that engine should have been left in tact.

I feel sick!

Deep breaths Mike. It's gonna be alright.

 

[dustinwilt68]

044 is a fine saw, but a hybrid is an awesome saw! (For a Stihl)

I'm sorry … a 10 mm slant fin red lever saw …

I have a 044 12mm case, that engine should have been left in tact.

I feel sick!

 

[Duane(Pa)]

You said tool

Just used the JMS Tool to relieve the large rod end a bit.

 

[Stump Shot]

You said tool

...and JMS in the same sentence, random? I think not.

 

[Fruecrue]

Stihl used those for a time in the early 034/044/064 saws - The thinking was that the shields would protect the bearings from debris.

It didn't end up working out that way.

I recently acquired an 064 with shielded bearings. By the serial number, I believe it to be a very late model.

 

[drf256]

They are packed with grease

 

[blsnelling]

Just used the JMS Tool to relieve the large rod end a bit. Ive got about .009.

View attachment 156841

I was thinking that was all I had to do. Thanks.

 

[blsnelling]

Any plans to convert it to a HD air filter?

 

[blsnelling]

Here's the list of potential parts I had saved off in case I chose to to convert mine.

Filter Base w/Intellicarb - 1128 124 3408

Filter Base wo/Intellicarb - 1128 124 3406

Filter Cover - 1128 140 1003

Magnum Decal - 0000 967 1593 - Flange - 1128 120 2201

Nuts x2 - 9216 263 0700

HD2 Filter - 0000 140 4402

Filter Insert - 0000 124 0800

Crankshaft - 1128 030 0406

Set of Gaskets - 1128 007 1050

460 Cylinder Kit - 1128 020 1221

 

[huskihl]

I was thinking that was all I had to do. Thanks.

Depends. On some of them, the counterweights hit, but not the rod...

 

[Fruecrue]

Depends. On some of them, the counterweights hit, but not the rod...

I hate it when the lobes hang lower than the rod.

 

[huskihl]

I hate it when the lobes hang lower than the rod.

Thread killer

 

[huskihl]

Errbody standing in front of the mirror checking...

 

[Fruecrue]

Errbody standing in front of the mirror checking...

Turn up the heat a bunch.

 

[huskihl]

 

[MustangMike]

044 is a fine saw, but a hybrid is an awesome saw! (For a Stihl)

Agree completely, just would not destroy one to make the other.

 

[huskyboy]

A 12mm 044/440 sure fuk it... but a NIB 10mm Id probably leave alone but that’s just me. They run pretty nicely. I’m interested to see how doc goes about converting it though.