ms 462

[Iceboy]

The only thing I noticed about the 462 is it had a very light loose feeling to the AV system. The 461 has typical rubber AV where it's a pretty solid feeling to it. Feels rugged. Idk I'm torn between 461 and 462 the more I think about it.

Yeap that's true.

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[RI Chevy]

I haven't heard any complaints from the 462 feeling mushy or anything.

 

[Iceboy]

To be honest when I picked up mine, the 20" lightweight bar felt ok. When I put on a 28" it felt somehow loose & weird.

 

[Stihlms]

462 seems like it has a roomy cockpit.
Handles seem about 1 inch further apart. reminded me of a Husky 372.

 

[RyeThomas]

Mine shipped so I should have it next week.

I also ordered the larger clutch cover and wrap handle, it’s my understanding the Oiler is the same on the standard and the R model so if I can’t get an R model (I couldn’t) I’ll make my own.

Glad they found your saw, silly you can’t have it back till court. Around here everyone continues there case and it takes forever.

 

[Stihlms]

Mine shipped so I should have it next week.

I also ordered the larger clutch cover and wrap handle, it’s my understanding the Oiler is the same on the standard and the R model so if I can’t get an R model (I couldn’t) I’ll make my own.

Glad they found your saw, silly you can’t have it back till court. Around here everyone continues there case and it takes forever.

I guess it's just procedures. I feel a lot better though, knowing it's at the police station and I seen it with my own eyes.

 

[RyeThomas]

I worked corrections for awhile and while I get it, chain of custody. Sometimes we have lost common sense and it always ends up screwing the little, lawful guy.

 

[CR888]

Good news about getting saw found by coppers. The store bummed you off though in giving you footage. Though probably best the police handle a situation like that and not you as getting your hands on that prick may end you in all sorts. Keep the 660, its destined to stay with you, it'll make for a mean backup saw for when the 462 MT fails & the dealer has it for weeks unable to diagnose the problem.lol

 

[Stihlms]

Good news about getting saw found by coppers. The store bummed you off though in giving you footage. Though probably best the police handle a situation like that and not you as getting your hands on that prick may end you in all sorts. Keep the 660, its destined to stay with you, it'll make for a mean backup saw for when the 462 MT fails & the dealer has it for weeks unable to diagnose the problem.lol

Perfectly said sir

 

[huskyboy]

The only thing I noticed about the 462 is it had a very light loose feeling to the AV system. The 461 has typical rubber AV where it's a pretty solid feeling to it. Feels rugged. Idk I'm torn between 461 and 462 the more I think about it.

The 461 when modded is a beast, very torquey. I like em. I’d run one with a max flo, Ho oiler and a mm. That alone would make a nice production saw imo.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Man, this is great … the outcome I hoped for, but did not expect! Very glad to hear it.

Thank goodness for CCTV

 

[MustangMike]

I ran the 462 with the 20" buried in Walnut, and the AV felt fine, and when you have to do some limbing, you will be very glad not to be using the 461.

To me, although I think it runs at least as strong as a 461, the beauty of this saw is the light weight, so I went with the 20" light bar and no wrap handle.

If I had to choose between a 461 and a 462 I would not hesitate for a second to go with the 462. Besides, stock 461s have an issue with heat on the piston, although I think deflectors (to reduce piston heat) are built into both these saws (which is why the fist thing I did was open that muffler a bit).

 

[Stihlms]

Thank goodness for CCTV

Yes!

 

[huskyboy]

I ran the 462 with the 20" buried in Walnut, and the AV felt fine, and when you have to do some limbing, you will be very glad not to be using the 461.

To me, although I think it runs at least as strong as a 461, the beauty of this saw is the light weight, so I went with the 20" light bar and no wrap handle.

If I had to choose between a 461 and a 462 I would not hesitate for a second to go with the 462. Besides, stock 461s have an issue with heat on the piston, although I think deflectors (to reduce piston heat) are built into both these saws (which is why the fist thing I did was open that muffler a bit).

I thought the purpose of the “finger” was to help lube the pin bearing and stuff the charge to the lower transfers? Unless that is false information.

 

[MustangMike]

It may well also serve that function, but I believe Randy did some research on the 461 and the reason they were added was to cool the piston which was getting to hot with the emissions legal system.

 

[huskihl]

It may well also serve that function, but I believe Randy did some research on the 461 and the reason they were added was to cool the piston which was getting to hot with the emissions legal system.

I think that info was found in a service manual. I don't believe there was an issue, just that they added it to cool the piston.

 

[RI Chevy]

They need to keep your saw for evidence Chris. Although they could do with photographs and a property release form which is standard around us here.
462 looks very promosing.

 

[jonnystihl]

I ran the 462 with the 20" buried in Walnut, and the AV felt fine, and when you have to do some limbing, you will be very glad not to be using the 461.

To me, although I think it runs at least as strong as a 461, the beauty of this saw is the light weight, so I went with the 20" light bar and no wrap handle.

If I had to choose between a 461 and a 462 I would not hesitate for a second to go with the 462. Besides, stock 461s have an issue with heat on the piston, although I think deflectors (to reduce piston heat) are built into both these saws (which is why the fist thing I did was open that muffler a bit).

461's have had no issues.

 

[Stihlms]

Mine shipped so I should have it next week.

I also ordered the larger clutch cover and wrap handle, it’s my understanding the Oiler is the same on the standard and the R model so if I can’t get an R model (I couldn’t) I’ll make my own.

Glad they found your saw, silly you can’t have it back till court. Around here everyone continues there case and it takes forever.

Congrats on your new 462. Post pics when you get it!

 

[Stihlms]

They need to keep your saw for evidence Chris. Although they could do with photographs and a property release form which is standard around us here.
462 looks very promosing.

Agreed, meanwhile I gathered all my paperwork including original PayPal receipt from buying it from chipper1 and all receipts of the parts I added to make it a true (r) model. No question I will get it now. Just waiting for it is like Christmas Eve feeling . . anticipation killing me.