Inside the MS462C

[GCJenks204]

Okay @StephK87 it is evening in Germany. Where are the testing results and videos?

 

[nohoff]

Yeah its dark outside, so he should be done with testing this saw.
Next time we demand a live stream

 

[StephK87]

I'm at home now with videos on my GoPro, i had some other things left to do around the farmhouse. Give me some time to cook, eat and take a shower, than i will cut the videos an put'em online later

 

[ferris]

Hervorragend

 

[ferris]

I'm at home now with videos on my GoPro, i had some other things left to do around the farmhouse. Give me some time to cook, eat and take a shower, than i will cut the videos an put'em online later

We are waiting

 

[StephK87]

Here's it!

I'm 85% enjoyed about the outcome but i think there is something left in the bottom. But it's my first try and a new saw with a new design
The saw is apart again now for some overlooking, compression was near 190 psi.

The next 462 will arrive on wednesday next week, then i can do more precise testing against the ported one.
Oh and the chain i used is really a tad to much for this kind of wood, rakers to agressive. (Pack of new chains are on the way for better testing )

I'm now out for a birthday party, more informations tomorrow

 

[RI Chevy]

Looks really strong! Sounds great too. [emoji106]

 

[ferris]

Only one second slower then the ported 661...
Soo a ported 462 will easy out cut a Stock 661

@StephK87 good Job

 

[VinceGU05]

be interested to know with just timing and muffler mod the improvement.

i tried milling with mine yesterday with a 32" bar.. although not a full cut it struggled in the clutch dept. i might push the pin in like on the 661 to get more oil cause it seems a little dry. but blocking, gee shes a strong girl!
great work Steph!

 

[ferris]

@VinceGU05
This vid is with timing advance and muff mod

 

[VinceGU05]

@VinceGU05
This vid is with timing advance and muff mod

so the biggest gains are from muffler md and timing ( 3 sec).. porting helped but not as much. (1 to 1.5 sec)

 

[StephK87]

Yes and no, i'm impressed with the power from the free mod's, the saw really like's it! (beware oft the gasket delete, i was at 0,017" squish, not a good idea in the long run i think).

But like i mentioned, the chain was overdone for this testrun. My fault..... I had to resharpend it and wanted more stress because of the relatively small log, but the angles and rakers are to much for hard wood.
Even the 661 lost a second with this chain (you can see the 661 cut's before in the muffler mod/timing advance video). When the new stock 462 arrives next week i will do another testing in 28x24" block out of spruce building timber, with new out of the box chain, 7 and 8 pin and more cuts.

 

[blsnelling]

Sounds fantastic, Stephen. BTW, .017" is plenty squish for that saw. My 066 was only .017" from the factory.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Awesome saw there Steph thanks for sharing

 

[treesmith]

I'm wondering what a squish band and Base cut without porting would run like, with muff and timing too

Can someone please fly to Germany and get Randy one please, just remove all identifying marks and strip down first, maybe send in more than one box.

Bloody customs

 

[nohoff]

i have no problem with sending some MS 462 spare parts
First problem is, they are damn expensive here.
i think i have to pay around 1000 euros for a new one


instead i just use our demo machine for testing timing advance and muffler mods

 

[Stihl working Hard]

I'm wondering what a squish band and Base cut without porting would run like, with muff and timing too

Can someone please fly to Germany and get Randy one please, just remove all identifying marks and strip down first, maybe send in more than one box.

Bloody customs

Was wondering the same thing Andy there must be someone out there capable of getting one over the line

 

[stihl livin]

A good friend of mine is going to Germany Sunday for 2 weeks. I told him he has to figure out how to get on in his carry on when he comes home

 

[MustangMike]

I totally agree. Oh wait, you are talking about a saw ... I thought you were referring to your avatar!!!

 

[VinceGU05]

I'm wondering what a squish band and Base cut without porting would run like, with muff and timing too

i'll get back to you in a week or 2 with that one.