What's on your bench?

[Agent Smith]

@Agent Smith - I have used the different metering needles interchangeably and don't see any difference in the short term.

Mark

Good to know. Thanks man

 

[av8or3]

Does anyone know what or if there's a difference between the Walbro red and black needles? I took measurements and they measure identical to one another.

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Weigh them. Maybe that’s it.

 

[farminkarman]

Just finished this saw up for my brother-in-law. Re-sealed the bottom end after trueing up both sealing surfaces. I machined and ported a Duke’s 346 top end. Then I gave it a generous muffler mod and a lot of timing advance. Also put my last 357xp filter holder on it along with a filter. I also deleted the primer circuit and removed the tank vent and removed the guts before re-installing it.

 

[hacskaroly]

Then I gave it a generous muffler mod and a lot of timing advance.

What's the thing on the front of the saw in the 3rd picture, looks like its for shooting out golf balls!!

 

[farminkarman]

What's the thing on the front of the saw in the 3rd picture, looks like its for shooting out golf balls!!

It is the auxiliary leaf blower

 

[Shane¹]

It is the auxiliary leaf blower

Are those standard issue leaf blowers with a port job? Lol

 

[davidwyby]

I just slapped a new AM piston in this one... I have more parts coming for the 2nd one... I'll port the 2nd one and do a cut comparison... if I like the ported one, I wouldn't be opposed to working on more.
What's your project?

Wore out red one (2139) I fought a lot, I’d like it going/maybe ported. Have a new PnC and an orange one for parts donor. It may be low compression? Buddy has more of them for possible runner/parts.

@AKJonsereds ported a 2139

I think the hard part is getting the case halves to seal.

 

[Rich Fife]

Wore out red one (2139) I fought a lot, I’d like it going/maybe ported. Have a new PnC and an orange one for parts donor. It may be low compression? Buddy has more of them for possible runner/parts.

@AKJonsereds ported a 2139

I think the hard part is getting the case halves to seal.

I've read where people had issues getting the halves to seal.
These crank bearings with the rubber on the OD are interesting... expensive, but interesting. Hoping all of my parts arrive by this weekend so I can knock out the other one. I'd like to fab up a custom exhaust for it as well.

 

[davidwyby]

There’s a goofy rubber coated sheetmetal gasket as I recall too, it may not be reusable. Maybe plenty of sealer?

 

[oddsawz]

Finished up these two today after a little frustration with my carbs. The 044 has been in some wood and runs quite well. The 200t checks out, oils etc. Will give it a test tomorrow.

The 044 carb is a Zama c3m. I have four of them and this one is the closest I’ve got. I still can’t can’t it to stop the chain moving. If I take down the T then it just sputters out.

 

[Rich Fife]

There’s a goofy rubber coated sheetmetal gasket as I recall too, it may not be reusable. Maybe plenty of sealer?

Yes, on the 335xpts there is supposed to be a sealer gasket... I used Hondabond. Lol

 

[Rich Fife]

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Finished up these two today after a little frustration with my carbs. The 044 has been in some wood and runs quite well. The 200t checks out, oils etc. Will give it a test tomorrow.

The 044 carb is a Zama c3m. I have four of them and this one is the closest I’ve got. I still can’t can’t it to stop the chain moving. If I take down the T then it just sputters out.

Two great saws!

 

[Maintenance Chief]

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Finished up these two today after a little frustration with my carbs. The 044 has been in some wood and runs quite well. The 200t checks out, oils etc. Will give it a test tomorrow.

The 044 carb is a Zama c3m. I have four of them and this one is the closest I’ve got. I still can’t can’t it to stop the chain moving. If I take down the T then it just sputters out.

Try putting new springs in the clutch.

 

[heimannm]

Someone brought this in today, says no spark. I did check the coil (transformer in the air box) and it seems O.K. around 2.6K ohms.





I didn't go any further than that and he took it with him...Any idea what model this is? I couldn't find any other I.D. on the saw.

Any ideas?

Mark

 

[heimannm]

Duplicate...

 

[Mycamaro_68]

Someone brought this in today, says no spark. I did check the coil (transformer in the air box) and it seems O.K. around 2.6K ohms.

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I didn't go any further than that and he took it with him...Any idea what model this is? I couldn't find any other I.D. on the saw.

Any ideas?

Mark

Mark, that is a Shindaiwa 488. Very good little saws! I'm not sure why the ID tag says 48. Both of mine also say 48 on the tag. Also if the fella decides he doesn't want it and if you don't want it, I would be interested.

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

It's a 488

 

[Woodwackr]

Someone brought this in today, says no spark. I did check the coil (transformer in the air box) and it seems O.K. around 2.6K ohms.

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I didn't go any further than that and he took it with him...Any idea what model this is? I couldn't find any other I.D. on the saw.

Any ideas?

Mark

488

 

[Woodwackr]

Mark, that is a Shindaiwa 488. Very good little saws! I'm not sure why the ID tag says 48. Both of mine also say 48 on the tag. Also if the fella decides he doesn't want it and if you don't want it, I would be interested.

I’ve only seen them with 48, never 488.

 

[davidwyby]

@heimannm trigger? Gap?