another husqvarna

[booger1286]

Picked up a husqvarna today that I traded a gun for. The guy told me it was a 390 but after I got there I saw that the tag says 385 xp but top cover and recoil says 390. Just hoping you guys could clarify the difference or how I can tell? My computer is down now but will be posting pics when can.

 

[parrisw]

Measure the bore size.

 

[SawTroll]

Measure the bore size.

Yep, it is most likely that it is a 385 with some 390 parts on it, which may or may not include the top end (P & C).

 

[booger1286]

Is the topend the only difference between the two? What size bore?

 

[SawTroll]

Is the topend the only difference between the two? What size bore?

I believe other differences more is a matter of when the saw was made, and not about the model - but I could be off.....

 

[booger1286]

It's a 09 model I think. So I'm guessing its easy to just swap out topend, And crankcaes and carb are same?

 

[parrisw]

Ya everything is basically the same, 390 bore is 55mm.

 

[booger1286]

Do all of these have a limited coil? If so I'm lookin to buy an unlimited one.

 

[mayhem100]

Isn't there some info on the serial number plate to definitively answer this?

 

[mdavlee]

385 is 54mm and 390 is 55 mm bores. I have an air filter and extra carb for a 390 laying around matt.

 

[booger1286]

Isn't there some info on the serial number plate to definitively answer this?

The plate says its a 385 but all the plastic says 390 don't know if its a 390 with 385 crankcase or a 385 eith all 390 plastic. That's why I was asking differences in the two.

 

[booger1286]

385 is 54mm and 390 is 55 mm bores. I have an air filter and extra carb for a 390 laying around matt.

Is everything but topend the same on these saws Mike?

 

[eiklj]

Picked up a husqvarna today that I traded a gun for. The guy told me it was a 390 but after I got there I saw that the tag says 385 xp but top cover and recoil says 390. Just hoping you guys could clarify the difference or how I can tell? My computer is down now but will be posting pics when can.

Just send it to me and I'll dispose of it properly so as not to create any more confusion.

 

[mdavlee]

As far as I know. It's hard to tell without measureing the bore when you get a piece meal saw.

 

[funky sawman]

serial # dont mean crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I worked at a shop a long time ago that would swap P+C on NEW saws, he went out of buisness pretty quick LOL

 

[AUSSIE1]

Different clutch and different oil pump.

Just measure the bore through the exhaust port.

 

[booger1286]

serial # dont mean crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I worked at a shop a long time ago that would swap P+C on NEW saws, he went out of buisness pretty quick LOL

Yeah that's what I'm hoping to see. A 390 top on 385 case. Really does not matter though both sound like good saws.

 

[booger1286]

Different clutch and different oil pump.

Just measure the bore through the exhaust port.

What's difference in clutch and pump?

 

[funky sawman]

390 full wrap has a clutch with coil style spring, but half wrap 390 has a 385 clip spring clutch, Side cover is wider for enhanced chip discharge on 385 and 390 full wrap

 

[AUSSIE1]

What's difference in clutch and pump?

Clutch for the 390 was supposedly a heavier duty unit. (Different spring type) 503975001 - 385, 537137972 - 390

Oil pump for the 385 was the adjustment screw where the 390 had a three position adjustment. 503521302 - 385, 503521305 - 390.

My 385 had the 390 oil pump as it was a late 385. The instructions for oil adjustment in the owners manual was as per 385 but adjusted as per 390. It was easy to break the adjuster if you tried to "screw" the adjuster.

At times parts from either were found on either.