Mastermind Meets The MS461

[Mastermind]

Good fresh mix, at least 40:1 ratio, and a sharp chain........and maybe........just maybe it will last a few years.

 

[MustangMike]

Yea, and clean the air filter now & then.

 

[maulhead]

Looks like 461 got the mastermind nod of approval

Mastermind 461, meh

knot sure what all of the fuss is about,,,




Just joking, I really enjoy mine

Congrats!

 

[Mastermind]

I wish I had a 461.....

 

[dall]

I wish I had a 461.....

me too randy

 

[Mastermind]

me too randy

Harumph

 

[dall]

Harumph

whats that for

 

[dustinwilt68]

See what we can do about that randy, I will keep my eyes open for ya! We will work it out.

 

[Onan18]

Those 2 series Huskys are tough as nails. I'm not sure what happened.........but for Husqvarna, those were the glory days.

The 2xx series were built (for the most part, definitely designed) in the 100% pre EPA era. That, and at the time the competition was so much heavier, slower, and for the most part lacked anti vibe that they were the king of the hill. When the competition started catching up (and in some cases passing) and the demand came for lighter, faster, better AV and cleaner running (from the EPA) concessions had to be made. Stihl for the most part is living off of credits from their 4MIX and are building relatively dirty saws. A 346, 359, 372 OE (the X Torq piston is too heavy for the crankshaft) and 385 will live a VERY long life with good oil and more than 50:1 (prefer 32:1 myself, but absolutely no less than 40:1). Going to repeat myself here, you can't be that light and high strung and be built like a brick chit house at the same time.

Joe

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Mastermind 461, meh

knot sure what all of the fuss is about,,,

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Just joking, I really enjoy mine

Congrats!

Is that the one you bought at the iowa gtg?

 

[Mastermind]

whats that for

Yes

 

[Mastermind]

The 2xx series were built (for the most part, definitely designed) in the 100% pre EPA era. That, and at the time the competition was so much heavier, slower, and for the most part lacked anti vibe that they were the king of the hill. When the competition started catching up (and in some cases passing) and the demand came for lighter, faster, better AV and cleaner running (from the EPA) concessions had to be made. Stihl for the most part is living off of credits from their 4MIX and are building relatively dirty saws. A 346, 359, 372 OE (the X Torq piston is too heavy for the crankshaft) and 385 will live a VERY long life with good oil and more than 50:1 (prefer 32:1 myself, but absolutely no less than 40:1). Going to repeat myself here, you can't be that light and high strung and be built like a brick chit house at the same time.

Joe

Great post Joe.

 

[Mastermind]

whats that for

You probably got three in a closet.....unopened.....

 

[Mastermind]

See what we can do about that randy, I will keep my eyes open for ya! We will work it out.

I've been gathering parts to build a new one from parts.

 

[dall]

You probably got three in a closet.....unopened.....

2

 

[maulhead]

Is that the one you bought at the iowa gtg?

Yes. Overrated interwebs saw if I've ever seen one, IMHO...



Joking! I love that saw

 

[dall]

I've been gathering parts to build a new one from parts.

im looking for a used one

 

[Mastermind]

Yes. Overrated interwebs saw if I've ever seen one, IMHO...



Joking! I love that saw

It probably was a PSP's polished turd.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Yes. Overrated interwebs saw if I've ever seen one, IMHO...



Joking! I love that saw

I remember that saw. Good runner fo sho

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[maulhead]

It probably was a PSP's polished turd.

Why yes how did you know. @Redbull661 bought it new, and got personal with it, and did some of his tests with it, then sold it to Dexter Day, Dex sent it to this hack in TN, and I bought it from Dex