Woodblocker55
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Yes you find the right saw and you collect backups . You don't see guys with bunch of L77 laying around .. it's because they have them in vault and don't want anyone to know they have extras
Woodblocker55
Husqvarna 353
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Yes you find the right saw and you collect backups . You don't see guys with bunch of L77 laying around .. it's because they have them in vault and don't want anyone to know they have extras
Woodblocker55
I have a 353 that I bought ? years ago. Stock. Came with a 20" narrow kerf chain, but I usually run it wit a 16" bar.
Not sexy, like a Mustang; but reliable like a Tarus.
Philbert
Not sexy, like a Mustang; but reliable like a Tarus.
Philbert
Ironman
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What would be a good price on a 353?I was at a local pawn shop they had several Husky saws but the 353 caught my eye.Its in really good shape and has really good compression.The saw started on 3 pulls and run very strong.They had $189 on it.Im tossing around the idea of offering them $150.
If in good condition it's worth $189 all day long. If you can get it for $150.00, that would be a sweet deal.
Woodblocker55
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That's good price . But just sometimes I found out about used saws some guys take good care of stuff and there can be alot more hours on them saws then you think. Example mine looks like new . It's a 2006 it's cut close to 200 cord. Nephew bought 026 looked like new great shape .. got it home looked at clutch guy must of cut over 800 cord needle bears feel out when we took clutch off
. He got lucky bearing never wore in to crankshaft. Anyway that's pretty good price for a used one.
If all looks good .
Woodblocker55
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. He got lucky bearing never wore in to crankshaft. Anyway that's pretty good price for a used one.
If all looks good .
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Ironman
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Thanks for the info guys I'm going to go back tomorrow and see what they will do on it.I may see if they will do a package deal on it and the Stihl 038 Super they have for $200.
That would be a smokin' deal if you could get both saws for two bills.
tonil76
ArboristSite Operative
I just got my 353. Little scored as 300 serie saws usually are. Intake boot leak due to loose plastic clamp. Waiting parts now.
Nice condition besides piston. Front hadle has been replaced and carb heater removed but I think I can live with that..
Hope parts arrive soon. Just don't want to wait to see how it runs.
Nice condition besides piston. Front hadle has been replaced and carb heater removed but I think I can live with that..
Hope parts arrive soon. Just don't want to wait to see how it runs.
One has to wonder why the carb heater parts would have been removed or how that would affect performance. There are several components to the heated carb shown in the IPL. Collectively they add up to a chunk of change.
Woodblocker55
ArboristSite Operative
I have a 353G and all I can tell you when it works right mine always has. You can cut wood at -20f and saw works the same as 30f it's amazing . Mines 2006 model and I put 3/8 chain and 16 inch bar cuts freeze Oak no problem.
Woodblocker55
SawTroll
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The 353 is a very nice 50cc saw, it just doesn't perform like a 346xp.
Everything but the top end actually is the same, when the saws are made at the same time.
Everything but the top end actually is the same, when the saws are made at the same time.
Therefore, any idea why the 346XP outperforms the 353? I've seen them run side-by-side at GTG's and you really cannot tell them apart. The guy with the best chain usually won the head-to-head.
Woodblocker55
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Long shot maybe he was having the super hot running issue in the summer. And thought heater was malfunctioning so he took it off. I always figured that was catalytic converter issue.
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Not a bad intelligent guess. I am still rather amazed at what money they want to replace those carb heating parts. I doubt my 353 is missing any of them. I ran it last summer in the heat several times for hours with no issues. I am impressed with this saw and it revs plenty high enough for me. (Thanks Philbert.)
SawTroll
Information Collector
Better porting - the 353 top end is designed to not perform as well as the 346xp ones, on purpose.
With OEM top ends the 346 ones also are higher quality, even though both are closed port quads. The 346xp top ends are made by Mahle, the 353 ones by Husky.
I thought it had to do with diameter and stroke?
Philbert
Philbert
Used my 353 again yesterday. What a light, handy, powerful saw. It always puts a smile on my face.
I have a 353 and mildly massaged it,, yes a very light fast saw. Actually pretty impressive for what it is.
I have a 350 with the same top end and its not quite the same,,dont know why. Maybe needs a few tanks thru it.
If husky part we as cheap here as the USA I would get a 346 top.
BBB
I have a 350 with the same top end and its not quite the same,,dont know why. Maybe needs a few tanks thru it.
If husky part we as cheap here as the USA I would get a 346 top.
BBB
tonil76
ArboristSite Operative
353 cylinder seem to have very small transfer ports compared to 346. I think that is main reason for performance. Enlarge those would propably gain lot more power. But I don't have tools and don't want to risk ruining cylinder.
Carb heater was propably removed when handle heaters have had problems. Even they shouldn't affect each other. If I find missing parts used I put heater back. New parts are just too expensive. Almost 200€ if I resellers information I found is correct.
Carb heater was propably removed when handle heaters have had problems. Even they shouldn't affect each other. If I find missing parts used I put heater back. New parts are just too expensive. Almost 200€ if I resellers information I found is correct.
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