You should just send it to me and get something more modern. I’ll pay for shipping 
346XP replacement?
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I like my 353 a little better than the 346 because the 353 has a de-comp valve..
c5rulz
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You probably don't have an 80 year old arm to pull it with...I have several saws without a de-comp but why make it hard on yourself?
346 xp >>> 550xp
350 >>> 545
350 >>> 545
Sorry this made me laugh pretty hard. Not that a 353 is a bad saw, but it doesn't compare to a 346xp.
I also haven't seen a 346xp oe or ne that didn't have provisions for a decomp button. Not saying they arnt out there, but I haven't seen any.
Go buy a 450 husky the homeowner saws cut well considering they are not pro saws and the carbs are adjustable unlike the the autotune variants
I can take another look but I sure haven't seen one on my 346. Glad I made your day, however!
I looked again and there is a raised up place on the cylinder where you could drill it out and install one if you wanted but it's not already drilled and threaded..
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Interesting,I have had several of the old and new edition saws, as well as doing lots of 350/353 to 346xp top end swaps and never seen one without a decomp hole. Is it a oem top end?
I've owned the saw for between 5-10 years and I know I didn't do a swap. I'm pretty sure it is OEM but I'll get a closer look at it tomorrow if possible and let you know.
ColinNS
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Husqvarna does make a non decomp 346 cylinder. That part number does exist. I just looked the cylinder two days ago as I need a new one for my NE. I myself have ever seen one either. I have 3 346's and try to buy everyone one I find.
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Okay, just got back from the garage. I took the top off the 346 so I could get a good look and the cylinder says "MAHLE" on the side nearest the starter. I doubt it's been changed because that darned plastic intake clamp is still on it. If I'd changed it I would have replaced it with a metal clamp.
Good to know. I'd replace that clamp as soon as you get a chance. 80% of the work I did to saws was from that stupid clamp failing. Since most have either been repaired or moved onto other saws hasn't been an issue.
