What's on your bench?

[Czed]

Yes, it had a ring. It was stuck as you can imagine.

I've rebuilt several of those with stuck rings
Don't know why but seems common

 

[merc_man]

Put some new clutch springs on the 038 mag. Much better now that the chain dont spin all the time. Think i got all ready to go now. Just need it to dry up so i can go cut wood again.

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[redline4]

Dug out my old West German 028av from under my bench where it's been hiding.
Pulled the jug. Scoring on corners of piston.


Seeing the jug has matching scoring and both are obsolete, Im contemplating what to do.
Might just get the couple av mounts it needs, carb kit, crank seals and run it until it quits, then reevaluate from there!
Saw ran with mix shot into carb prior to me tearing it apart.

 

[Wolverine]

Dug out my old West German 028av from under my bench where it's been hiding.
Pulled the jug. Scoring on corners of piston.
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Seeing the jug has matching scoring and both are obsolete, Im contemplating what to do.
Might just get the couple av mounts it needs, carb kit, crank seals and run it until it quits, then reevaluate from there!
Saw ran with mix shot into carb prior to me tearing it apart.

That'll buff out.

 

[redline4]

That'll buff out.

Thats what I was thinkin! Run it over the winter doing some habitat work in my woods till it pukes!
Iwill call it scientific research of course.

 

[Cut4fun]

Found me another old saw today. This one had been hand painted on by a local about a hour away 25+ years ago.

 

[MustangMike]

Dug out my old West German 028av from under my bench where it's been hiding.
Pulled the jug. Scoring on corners of piston.
View attachment 148617 View attachment 148618

Seeing the jug has matching scoring and both are obsolete, Im contemplating what to do.
Might just get the couple av mounts it needs, carb kit, crank seals and run it until it quits, then reevaluate from there!
Saw ran with mix shot into carb prior to me tearing it apart.

I think I got one of them with a good P+C if you need it. Don't think it runs, but it has compression. Looks pretty complete, but I have not messed with it at all.

 

[Bigmac]

Doing a woods port and freshen up on an ms460...the saw was a disaster! Some idiot used a bunch of those corse thread screws to hold the lower muffler bolts and starter cover..plus the pto main bearing was going out...got s good used bottom end to start over...everything was going well tell it went to pull the limiter caps..got them both off but noticed the h screw wouldn’t move before I even tried(I had to pull the devider to get the caps off) the h screw sill would move...soaked it penatrating oil and tried to work it free...no luck...need a new carb! The numbers ended up 102/122/79 with .022 squish, never checked the stock squish but the the port timing with bgd was 102/132/73

 

[MustangMike]

I just got done running an Asian 440 Big Bore in some Hickory, and I gotta tell you I'm pleased! I got it to run strong, with very low vibes, using the Big Bore P+C!!!

I feel like I finally have these things figured out, and since I have a few more of them still to be built .

I lowered the intake, improved the upper transfers and added bridge ports, and opened up the exhaust port. To reduce felt vibes I put 3 washers between the upper bushing and the saw, took the "torque" off of the top handle (otherwise it defeats the AV bushing). I figured out an easy way to cure the handle torque problem. Just remove the top handle, step on it with your left foot, and pull the side to the right a bit … don't over do it!!!

The only non kit parts: Stihl Elastostart rope/handle, piston pin, bearing, and clips, and a D Dave ZAMA/Walbro carb.

This saw also gave me extra troubles as the flywheel spun when I first started it, and I replaced the tank handle with another one (I think the fuel line may have been bad). It is very rewarding to finally have it running well!!!

 

[MustangMike]

My goal was to get the Big Bore kit to run as well as the Hybrid I did with the HLS 460 jug, which comes with better ports. However, I like the D combustion chambers in the BB jugs better, so I did the port work to the BB cylinder.

 

[Sty57]

Nothing........... Finally got it cleaned off.
Now I can start over again.

 

[MustangMike]

Got feedback today on the 066 I worked on, new tank holder (but transferred orig trigger, control lever, etc) and muff mod. The guy is ecstatic, and can't believe how well it runs. It was a real nice looking saw. Glad I was able to fix it and make it run a little stronger.

 

[MG porting]

I just got done running an Asian 440 Big Bore in some Hickory, and I gotta tell you I'm pleased! I got it to run strong, with very low vibes, using the Big Bore P+C!!!

I feel like I finally have these things figured out, and since I have a few more of them still to be built .

I lowered the intake, improved the upper transfers and added bridge ports, and opened up the exhaust port. To reduce felt vibes I put 3 washers between the upper bushing and the saw, took the "torque" off of the top handle (otherwise it defeats the AV bushing). I figured out an easy way to cure the handle torque problem. Just remove the top handle, step on it with your left foot, and pull the side to the right a bit … don't over do it!!!

The only non kit parts: Stihl Elastostart rope/handle, piston pin, bearing, and clips, and a D Dave ZAMA/Walbro carb.

This saw also gave me extra troubles as the flywheel spun when I first started it, and I replaced the tank handle with another one (I think the fuel line may have been bad). It is very rewarding to finally have it running well!!!

That's awesome glad you're getting a hold on these things they can be a pain but there's no reason why they can't be great saw's just takes a little time is all. Lol.

 

[brandonstclair20]

Working on a MS460, unfortunately the brake handle I ordered wasn’t described properly and was a MS440 brake handle. I’m going to get a new one at the dealer I guess. This should a very nice saw. Everything looks really good. Should be a good seller when I’m done with it.

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[MustangMike]

I've usually not had any problems with the Asian 460 Brake Handles, but they get to you much faster if you find one that ships from within the States.

460 Handles are wider than 440 handles, but will work on a 440 if you space the left side out. They also provide a touch more clearance for the cylinder and muffler.

Is the one you have too narrow???

 

[brandonstclair20]

I've usually not had any problems with the Asian 460 Brake Handles, but they get to you much faster if you find one that ships from within the States.

460 Handles are wider than 440 handles, but will work on a 440 if you space the left side out. They also provide a touch more clearance for the cylinder and muffler.

Is the one you have too narrow???

The one I have is too narrow,


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[MustangMike]

I see a lot of the Ebay ones are described as both 440 + 460, which is BS, they are not the same, the 460 handle is wider. Don't see any reasonable priced shipping from the states, but if you order the Huztl one, they usually get it right and ship faster than some others.

 

[brandonstclair20]

The one I ordered said it was for a 046 or MS460 only. I contacted the seller telling them it wouldn’t fit. I may go the huztl route, because I am pretty sure they are $40 from Stihl.


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[MustangMike]

That is what I would do.

Then, I would also tell the seller to replace the one he sent you and ask for return postage for the one you received. Often, they will just let you keep it as the return postage cost more than a new part.

A pic from another angle, with the starter installed, would help to detail the problem.

 

[brandonstclair20]

That is what I would do.

Then, I would also tell the seller to replace the one he sent you and ask for return postage for the one you received. Often, they will just let you keep it as the return postage cost more than a new part.

A pic from another angle, with the starter installed, would help to detail the problem.

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