Awhile back I posted on my Husqvarna 51 that needed repaired. I t was a ebay say that I think I gave $180 for 5 years ago and got used perty dang hard but toasted the jug, piston and looking into about $130 in parts and not looking feasible in rebuilding (maybe later on, everything is in a 5 gal bucket) I have a tree job coming up and needing a 50cc or so replacement. Husqvarna only. 350, 359? I have not been keepin up on the models or numbers. I currently use a 137-16"b/c and a 371xp -24"b/c Needing something in between for a 18-20" b/c but light weight and not over 60cc. Prefer used.
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nmurph
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OK, since no one else will answer, I will suggest a 346. I have no idea why that number popped into my head, but since it did...
Hedgerow
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+1...
SawTroll
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I would agree, if it wasn't for the mention of a 20" bar. Of course it will do it fine, but it isn't ideal.....:msp_wink:
synness4
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well I think I know a guy that fixes them up and sells them on the classifieds on this site.... hum .... his name is.... nmurph maybe yah thats it ....
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I think I've heard of him...seems his saws are real nice.
zogger
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--get one of nmurphs 346 saws in the classifieds. Just do it.
Then get the parts to rebuild your other saw, nice rainy weekend project.
Then get the parts to rebuild your other saw, nice rainy weekend project.
SawTroll
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Nikko maybe I got a good 346 (it did have Muff mod) but it pulled 20 inch bar like no problem. Several have put 3/8 chain on 18 inch and said it is great. I don't see where .325 on a 20 inch would be a problem. The 346 is one of the great saws and will "work for wood".
The 346 would definitely be a good replacement. If you like your 51, there was a nice one in the classifieds as well as the 346 which is there also.
When I 1st got the ole 51 it had a new jug and piston on it. Within the 1st month I opend the muffler and retuned. Again that was +5 years ago. It pulled a 20" .325 and was well balanced for me and was a great saw. I would love to have another 51 if I could find a power head in very nice condition. Ill start lookin in the classifieds for the 51 or 346.. last time I looked thier was a 394xp that I was droolin over but had to tell myself no
mt.stalker
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Get the 346 and u'll forget the 51 ever existed ... Trust me :hmm3grin2orange:
KenJax Tree
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I have a 346xp and love it but if you want to save a little $$ check out a 353 it even has a little wider power band and magnisium crackcase like the XP saws its about $425
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