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Well as an experiment I installed the $30 rebuild kit. It was listed for the 357/359. The design appears different from OEM but maybe that's how the head on a 359 looks. Of note the transfer ports are much smaller than the 357 OEM head. Hyway appears to have even bigger transfer ports than OEM but their prices are about the same as OEM. It's also a larger 47mm jug. I also installed the after market Zama carb.
IDK how much the difference in design makes. But if this is a big deal then it looks like Hyway or OEM are the only options.
The saw started second pull. The top RPM was much lower than stock. I could not get any adjustment out of the Zama carb because the cap limiters only allow for a 1/2 turn before hitting things. So I tossed the Walbro Carb back in and it starts first pull and runs reasonably well.
Here is a vid of the $30 rebuild kit running:
What do people think of how this looks/ sounds?
To me it's prob 80%? The top RPM seems lower, power seems a bit less, responsiveness seems a bit less. But it's close enough it could just be my imagination. Anyone think some carb adjustment would help or does it sound pretty good? I am not that savvy on how to adjust the carb, the screws did not seem to want to move much and I didn't want to force the matter with a little flat head. I think husky makes a special tool?
I imagine this rebuild kit prob turns your 357xp into a 359?
Could I reinstall the original cylinder with that degree of plating loss by the exhaust port?
I have heard of cutting the limit stops off the Zama for a 357xp. Will this work or should I stick to the Walbro and drill a hole in it as people here say?
Seeing the difference in the design I would say anyone considering the $30 rebuild kits should prob spend the money for the Hyway or OEM.
IDK how much the difference in design makes. But if this is a big deal then it looks like Hyway or OEM are the only options.
The saw started second pull. The top RPM was much lower than stock. I could not get any adjustment out of the Zama carb because the cap limiters only allow for a 1/2 turn before hitting things. So I tossed the Walbro Carb back in and it starts first pull and runs reasonably well.
Here is a vid of the $30 rebuild kit running:
What do people think of how this looks/ sounds?
To me it's prob 80%? The top RPM seems lower, power seems a bit less, responsiveness seems a bit less. But it's close enough it could just be my imagination. Anyone think some carb adjustment would help or does it sound pretty good? I am not that savvy on how to adjust the carb, the screws did not seem to want to move much and I didn't want to force the matter with a little flat head. I think husky makes a special tool?
I imagine this rebuild kit prob turns your 357xp into a 359?
Could I reinstall the original cylinder with that degree of plating loss by the exhaust port?
I have heard of cutting the limit stops off the Zama for a 357xp. Will this work or should I stick to the Walbro and drill a hole in it as people here say?
Seeing the difference in the design I would say anyone considering the $30 rebuild kits should prob spend the money for the Hyway or OEM.
