sunfish
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I really never noticed, so I guess I don't care.
I also run one chain all day, or multiple days and sharpen with a file. Chain has to be very bad before I swap it out.
346XP Clutch cover swap
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I also run one chain all day, or multiple days and sharpen with a file. Chain has to be very bad before I swap it out.
I have found that swapping chains on the 346/357 style adjuster simply requires backing off the tensioner significantly before mounting the new chain. Always ready to go with no back and forth issues. 2 extra seconds at removal, 2 extra seconds at tightening. If you charged $100/hr, that's only an added $0.11 for this added time
SawTroll
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And I fail to see how that can be the case (I do have both styles, and it simply is a non-issue to me).
Btw, is the 460 cover magnesium or plastic?
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I like the silver cover a little more.
tacomatrd98
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I have found that swapping chains on the 346/357 style adjuster simply requires backing off the tensioner significantly before mounting the new chain. Always ready to go with no back and forth issues. 2 extra seconds at removal, 2 extra seconds at tightening. If you charged $100/hr, that's only an added $0.11 for this added time
I would agree, it's not a HUGE deal...I can tolerate the other style but I like this one better. I never said this mod would cure cancer and stop world hunger, it just makes things a little easier and I wanted to put the info out there for others so they know. Plus, it makes it easier for a Stihl guy to like his huskys.
Troll: 460 Cover is mag. If it were plastic, definitely would not have swapped. I'm not a fan of plastic clutch covers.
sunfish
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The silver paint wears off quick! I like the orange much more!
SS Sniper
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I didn't know that, but for looks silver is better IMO. Orange may be more practical though.The silver paint wears off quick! I like the orange much more!
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Since I don't have a 460 to look at, is the adjuster on the 346 in the body and the adjuster on the 460 in the cover? Haven't decided which I like better, kinda leaning to the adjuster in the saw.
tacomatrd98
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Look at the original post, the pictures show the 460 cover. And yes, the 460 has the adjuster in the cover where as the 346 chain adjuster is behind the chain guide plate in the saw itself. Personal preference really but to me, If one were to need a clutch cover anyway, I'd definitely buy the 460 cover. They do the same job at tightening the chain, but the cover mounted adjuster gives me less hassle when swapping bar/chains.
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Thanks, that clears it up a bit. I find it easier to line up the bar on the studs and the adjuster on the saw, more difficult to line up the adjuster pin in the side cover and the two bar studs at the same time.
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Me too
SawTroll
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I thought it would be - good that they still use mag on the better consumer saws.
derrick cole
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Old thread but with this mod I am not getting good oil to my bar it seeps past where the grooves are in that rancher cover. Anything you guys did to fix this?
The cover shouldn't really affect how the oiler functions, other then clamping force on the bar.
The cover has nothing to do with the oiling. The bar is oiled from the case side, which you are not altering.
Somehow I missed this mod all these years. I've always replaced the silver one with orange earlier 346 or 353 covers.
Thought everyone knew about this. Pretty slick. IMO
Last one I had I traded to a local for box of 308.
