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Muffler Mod Pic Thread

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by SquareFile, Sep 14, 2014.

  1. SquareFile

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    .50cal Derringer. I made this, request by a friend. :rootintootin:

    I'm sure it will go on a much nicer looking saw, DexterDay. ;)

    Factory port is closed with sheet metal in place of screen...pull it out for optional third port:dex:

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  3. mdavlee

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    Can you send that to me for Xmas :drool:
     
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    That's gonna look awesome on my MS 440!! Thanks again bud!!
     
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  5. lukem

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    Some serious craftsmanship here. Nicely done. Makes me want a "stack" on my saw.
     
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    Few more after hibtemp powder coat.
     

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    I'm not into the "piped" look, but you do awesome work!! :cheers:
     
  8. Moparmyway

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    What are you willing to trade ................
     
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    Not sure. I can't make out the model in your picture.
     
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    That looks great finished!!
     
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    Miller 350lx Tig (homemade water setup)
    Miller Spektrum 875 plasma
    Not seen ; Miller 250 Mig & Miller Bobcat 250nt
     
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    You've got some nice stuff. All I have right now is an AC Hobart and a max star 150s. Tig on it is touchy with the hot start and no foot pedal.
     
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    The scratch start on this is like silk ...........
    Everything about this is just smoothe and consistant, definitely well worth the just under $10k (torches/hoses/tungsten/torch parts/shielding gas & regulator/water setup/machine/disconnect switch/service cables, etc.)
     
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    Now this one is well thought out as well as killer looking !

    Keeping close with the direction that the original exhaust went is a huge key to running your saw without being miserable.
    IMHO, the dual port mufflers don't get the fumes far enough away when bucking large wood.
    A large single opening at the factory hole, or some sort of baffle or pipe like this to help get the exhaust away in the right direction goes a LONG way towards liking your saw when you run it !!!
     
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    Not pretty....but it works & is pretty much hidden :saw:

    Part of the 40 yr old muffler on the 125C where the baffle & spark arrestor screen are attached was mostly rusted & burned through,it was barely hanging on.Finally fell apart on Saturday afternoon.The baffle tube,screen,clamp pieces & exhaust deflector are quite rare & hard to find parts.Even though the bare muffler is easy to find with a little searching.

    The whole assembly was rusted together :loco: :crazy: had to take it apart,one of the allen head socket screws had twisted off,so I ground the piece flush & did away with 1 of the pieces. 1 1/8" holesaw cut exact size hole in the patch for that baffle,2 new self tapping hex head screws completed the assembly.

    Not wanting to spend $30 to 40 for a New Old Stock bare muffler right now,I looked in my stash of scrap heavy gauge sheet steel & made this ''patch'' Monday afternoon so now I'm back in business.... Should last a couple years at least...:yes: Thought about painting it high temp black,but decided against it since it'll be all burned off before too long anyway ;)
     

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    Husqvarna 288XPW dual port muffler mod July 2012 - In last pic of finished project a few days later I filed a notch in top cover for that upper hex head screw to be exposed.Cover fits much better that way.
     

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    Simple, real cheap, and super effective at getting the exhaust out and away from the cutting area. Done with 0.009 stainless 16x16 wire for a spark screen with maximum flow.

    First 2 are 066, last 2 are 044
     

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    Hey...... I just noticed that the exhaust port in my ported 044 is just about the same size as the exhaust port on my stock 066.o_O

    044 first pic (wider and almost as tall), 066 second pic (taller but narrower)
     

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    Here us a muffler in process for my 70E Jonsereds. Going for the old school race look. Its finger ported with 044 piston in it and not really a firewood saw.....
     

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    That looks awesome !!!!