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Tuning a chainsaw

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Chvymn99, Sep 13, 2014.

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    I know there are some videos out there. But maybe we can get a thread going for others out there? I just got my MS362 back. I'm trying to learn the sound and technique of tuning with a rev. Limiter coil. Which is interesting to say the least. Try to operate the saw and try to make adjustments while in the wood. Any Tips and techniques.
     
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    Limited coil tune in the wood. Hear that warble just a hint every now and again when easing up and I know I am good. It sounds like a buzzing sound to me.

    To tune in the wood I just cut my rounds and adjust after every cut an eigth of a turn or so.
     
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    Here's a video of a 7900 with limited coil.
     
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    Yep. Tuning in wood is the way to go with limited coils.

    MasterMech had a good video tuning a 460. It's an unlimited coil, but he really runs through the High speed jet to let you hear the difference of a Fat, Lean, and a good Bumble (or four stroke).
     
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    Yea, I'll try to get MM to attach it here. It's the one that helped me with my MS290, my first tuning job.

    Mdavlee that's a good one. You can hear it. Thanks.:yes:

    I think I got my MS362 close. I wanted to get a little fat while breaking in the new P/C on it.
     
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    That was andyshine77 that made that video. It's about the best for tuning rev limited coils.
     
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    I'm uncoordinated enough I could have used a third hand...:whistle:
     
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    It is hard to tune like that with the saw vibrating the screw driver out.
     
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    It's pretty simple when the saw is on the dyno. I can pull it to the exact rpm where it starts to clear up. Sorry didn't mean to rub it in.
     
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    Hmm, maybe a screwdriver made of neodymium...
     
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