WCS clutch cover/ deflector for 462/500

[Mastermind]

I got dirty girls I don't use....

'splain that

Dirty girls are risky these days Dookie. But a little risk is exciting.

 

[Stump Shot]

Some of these fellas have pointed out that the stock cover is prone to cracking. So maybe it is more than just bling.

Here's what the maker has to say about it:

At Westcoast Saw, our goal is to design the products that customers are asking for. The popularity of Stihl’s 500i has opened up an exciting opportunity for the development of new aftermarket parts. After listening to months of customer feedback, we’re excited to announce this new product. Our cover provides superior strength, durability, and functionality over the stock cover.

This cover is not offered with captive bar nuts. We found through testing that a traditional style cover proved stronger. In addition, captive bar nuts require special tooling to replace.

Installation Tip - Put the cover flat on a table and make sure that you pound the chain sliders down until it stops against the cover - as far as it will go. The clearances are super tight so we get maximum wear out of our chain sliders. Once they are down tight your chain will spin freely.

Westcoast Saw Clutch Cover fits Stihl 462 and 500i model saws.

• Made of 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum
• Stronger than factory cover
• Larger for better chip management
• Extra large and longer lasting polyurethane chip deflector
• Wider for ease of walking chain back on without removing cover
• Field tested to ensure quality
• Includes bar nuts and chain sliders
• Made in the USA
• Patent Pending

Stihl® is a registered trademark of Stihl® Incorporated and is used only to describe their products.

 

[Duke Thieroff]

Here's what the maker has to say about it:

At Westcoast Saw, our goal is to design the products that customers are asking for. The popularity of Stihl’s 500i has opened up an exciting opportunity for the development of new aftermarket parts. After listening to months of customer feedback, we’re excited to announce this new product. Our cover provides superior strength, durability, and functionality over the stock cover.

This cover is not offered with captive bar nuts. We found through testing that a traditional style cover proved stronger. In addition, captive bar nuts require special tooling to replace.

Installation Tip - Put the cover flat on a table and make sure that you pound the chain sliders down until it stops against the cover - as far as it will go. The clearances are super tight so we get maximum wear out of our chain sliders. Once they are down tight your chain will spin freely.

Westcoast Saw Clutch Cover fits Stihl 462 and 500i model saws.

• Made of 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum
• Stronger than factory cover
• Larger for better chip management
• Extra large and longer lasting polyurethane chip deflector
• Wider for ease of walking chain back on without removing cover
• Field tested to ensure quality
• Includes bar nuts and chain sliders
• Made in the USA
• Patent Pending

Stihl® is a registered trademark of Stihl® Incorporated and is used only to describe their products.

TL;DR

 

[Mastermind]

TL;DR

Yes

 

[Stump Shot]

TL;DR

Yes

I see how it is now...

 

[jake-e-boy]

 

[Shanesaw80]

Wh
what gauge chain are they running?

I would guess about 70% are running 0.050 and the other 30% are running 0.063.

 

[jake-e-boy]

Wh
what gauge chain are they running?

 

[AlfA01]

I haven’t looked into it, dunno what they cost, but I know some would really like a deeper non plastic cover for the 7900…

It's not a bad idea. Some saws tend to throw a lot more chips at you than others--5 series Huskies seem to want to fill my shirt collar with chips when I'm working a spar or in a bucket truck.

I recently bought a builder 064 with a modded clutch cover. The cover has a nice piece of thick leather riveted to it to divert chips. I think west coast fallers use them quite often that way.

 

[ManiacalMark]

That’s really common in British Columbia

 

[davidwyby]

It's not a bad idea. Some saws tend to throw a lot more chips at you than others--5 series Huskies seem to want to fill my shirt collar with chips when I'm working a spar or in a bucket truck.

I recently bought a builder 064 with a modded clutch cover. The cover has a nice piece of thick leather riveted to it to divert chips. I think west coast fallers use them quite often that way.

7900s are known to choke up with chips in PNW

 

[Normzilla]

Waiting on pics to load

 

[Normzilla]

Reason I ask is, I hate

I would guess about 70% are running 0.050 and the other 30% are running 0.063.

.050 gauge. Over the years I threw more chains and when thtow all wadded up and had burrs. I switched over to .063 gauge a logger friend suggested, years agi. I still throw chains but not even half the amount. And everyone goes right back on no burrs no issues.

 

[jake-e-boy]

Waiting on pics to load

My apologies. Not sure why I can’t get them uploaded but it’s just a photo of my 0.063 bar and ported 500i, Gordy (wcs) did the port work and I am also running the new clutch cover. Stihl one is still fine and planning to use for backup if I somehow duck up the aluminum one. Just like the chip deflection and ease of slipping a chain back on with the aftermarket piece.

 

[so il logger]

Nearing 3 mil bd ft on the @Red97 500i and still have the original cover. That's not to say i oppose these covers, just wish they had the captive nuts.

 

[so il logger]

Reason I ask is, I hate

.050 gauge. Over the years I threw more chains and when thtow all wadded up and had burrs. I switched over to .063 gauge a logger friend suggested, years agi. I still throw chains but not even half the amount. And everyone goes right back on no burrs no issues.

.050 does seem to toss more so than .063. Usually only happens in little limbs or vines but is aggravating

 

[Normzilla]

.050 does seem to toss more so than .063. Usually only happens in little limbs or vines but is aggravating

Totally agree

 

[Mastermind]

Chainsaw bling is the dumbest thing I've seen in my entire life.

After talking to Gordy from WCS for a good long while today......I gotta say something. If this young man is producing this cover, there is a need for it. What a great guy......the world needs more folks like him.

 

[jake-e-boy]

Bling’d out shelf queens but I’ll take the bling if it keeps em cool and breathing.

 

[Thumper88]

Added the clutch cover to mine, along with the 3 point dogs, suspension kit, 3/4 wrap and bark box. Now its perfect. Factory cover has appx. 5/8" opening. WCS cover has 1 1/4" opening. Super wide.