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  1. HolmenTree

    Stihl 880 mods

    Go with the .404 chain. A 8 pin .404 rim is approximately the same size of a 9 pin 3/8 rim. Much more durable and matched chain for that big cc powerhead
  2. HolmenTree

    Stihl 880 mods

    So so true Jay. I take for granted my chain will always be sharp for the job at hand...... But what I've seen what others call sharp..........
  3. HolmenTree

    Stihl 880 mods

    Good points Al. I remember there was a aluminum cast muffler available , can't remember if it was available for the 084, 088 or the 880 . Maybe all 3 , open it's outlet up a little and with that good heat dissipating aluminum you'd have a winner.
  4. HolmenTree

    Stihl 880 mods

    Not sure if you have milling in store for the 880. But decide what type of mods you want to do. Cookie speed cutting is one thing for a strong work saw but milling is another. For big long cuts a governed saw does have a purpose to keep engine destroying heat at bay.
  5. HolmenTree

    Stihl 880 mods

    Nice work Dave! You can't beat square ground chisel bit chain for ripping. Jay, I remove the side cover when I mill with my 090 too, gets rid of alot of sawdust fast and keeps things running cooler too, even though the 090 has a outboard clutch. I just use flat washers under my bar nuts for...
  6. HolmenTree

    Stihl 880 mods

    Like Jim said it will produce less thermal heat when fully broke in. Lot of friction going on there with the cylinder smoothing out with the piston rings, crank bearings loosening up. But this is a inboard clutch saw and it's surprising how much heat comes off the clutch drum when pulling a...
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