390 in a 310

[Merlin636]

I have the opportunity to pick up a 390 motor for $100. Iwas wondering if I can stuff that motor in my 310? The 310 works fine, but I use my 361 and never use the 310. I was hoping to use the 390 for milling with a Alaskan mill.

Would the 390 be ok for milling? The biggest trees we have here are no bigger that 30" diameter.

Thanks

 

[tlandrum]

you can put the 390 into the 310 no problem. id be looking for an 066/660 for milling that size wood maybe even a 084/088. i dont do any milling but the 390 wont be much of a saw for stuff that size.

 

[Fish]

If your 310 piston/cyl was in good shape, throw it up on e-bay, you will get the money to buy the 390 piston/cyl.

 

[sefh3]

Milling is extrememly hard on a saw. I would not use a 390 to mill. I would look for an older 075-076 or 045-056 something with low end torque to use for milling. I don't think the oiler would handle it either.

 

[blsnelling]

Don't even try milling 30" wood with a 64cc mid-grade saw. Like already mentioned, you need a much bigger saw.

 

[Merlin636]

OK, thanks for the replies. I will try and find an 066 or 660 or something similar. I don't plan on milling all day, but would like to make some decent posts and such. I normally have a friend come in with a bandsaw mill to mill boards and lumber. The chainsw mill is just for making posts and beams.

Thanks again. I guess I will pass on the 390 motor.