Maine Ruffcut
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I've done some searching but coming up empty. Just curious to know what is the gear ratio on the 041G?
Thanks!
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Stihl 041G Gear Ratio?
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Maine Ruffcut
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I picked one up a while ago. Just getting around to looking at it. Yeah, I probably could check rotation but I thought there would be some specs on it.
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It’s a bit of a mystery saw. Post some pictures and the specs you find. Probably others would like to know as well.
This is a hypocritical suggestion, mind you. I have one myself and have not shared.
This is a hypocritical suggestion, mind you. I have one myself and have not shared.
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Yeah, when I get a chance I'll show some pics. One thing I'm finding odd about this saw is the amount of compression it has. With two different compression testers, I got over 180+ psi. I have a couple of other gear drive saws and the average is 150 psi but not this one.
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Simply take the clutch cover off and rotate the flywheel. Remove the spark plug to make that easy. Compare the flywheel rotations with the clutch rotations. I estimate 2:1. Please correct me if I am wrong. TIA.
The old Mac saws back then also had gear reduction. They looked like snails cutting wood the last I saw one do it. Regardless, they got the job done. Heck, it might have even been 3:1. Engineers back then thought torque was more important than RPM.
The old Mac saws back then also had gear reduction. They looked like snails cutting wood the last I saw one do it. Regardless, they got the job done. Heck, it might have even been 3:1. Engineers back then thought torque was more important than RPM.
