Finally got the BB kit installed ms 460

[CX3]

I finally got around to putting the bb kit in my 460.  I also added a new high flowing muffler and added a few more small holes in it.  It wont cut any faster than it did, but it has a ton more power and sounds awesome.  You all were right it doesnt cut better :(  But i am happy with it and now we have a saw to keep the 25 inch bar on full time.  I had 152 bucks in the whole deal. 

[ladylake]

 How can it have a ton more power but not cut any faster, are you talking about RPM's. With a ton more power take the rakers on the chain down a little ,it will cut faster.   Steve

[CX3]

Thanks for the tip steve. I filed the chain in about the same manner I would on a regular 460.  What I meant by power is i could really pry on the bar and not stop the chain nearly as fast as my other saws which are all 460s. We lined up a brand new 46 and the bb saw and they cut nearly identical as each other.  I will try to take the drags down a bit for a little bigger bite and see what that does. 

[1270d]

correct me if i'm off track here, but with a proper chain sharpening prying on anything will just stop the chain.   If you can pry on it you could take the rakers down a touch, or else revise your plate angles some.

[ladylake]

 Right, with a good sharp chain very little pressure and it should work the engine and the saw with most power will cut the fastest.  With a dull chain or the rakers too high it will take a lot of pressure and the saw that revs the fastest will cut the fastest.  Steve

[clww]

Awesome, CX3! 8) 8) 8) As long as you're happy!

[CX3]

Alright I took it back out after tuning the carb a bit more. After about 3 tanks of fuel it was idling very fast, but its good now. 

I took the drags down another 2 licks with a flat file and it really works the saw a bit but it cuts like a dream.  I mean it really throws the chips out the back.  I love it.  Thanks for all the advice. 

[joe_indi]

.....You all were right it doesnt cut better 

Try it with an eight teeth rim instead of the current standard seven teeth one.

Joe

[ladylake]

 You sure can try a 8 tooth rim but I think it will cut faster in bigger wood with a 7 tooth with a good sharp chain and the rakers the right hieght. Steve

[CX3]

I believe I have access to a 9 tooth sprocket and 16 inch bar.  Would that benefit the saw in cutting 9x9 oak beams?  I am trying to build a quick cutting stock type saw for our local chainsaw competition

[ladylake]

It would best best to try 7,8, and 9 tooth before ther comp, i'd guess it would be real close between 7 and 8 in a 9" square oak. If it was softwood the 9 might work.  Steve