395xp Build

[parrisw]

Here is the next project, still waiting on some bits to finish up the 371, so thought I'd start on this saw.

Here is a few pics so far, its all stripped down.

Making a threaded insert to fix stripped out threads in the case, that hold the top cover on.

Drilled out and tapped to larger size.

Insert installed with loctite.

Other side done as well.

 

[parrisw]

All taken apart, down to every bolt.

 

[leeha]

Nice project. Nice job on the inserts.
I will be following this thread.
Complete rebuilds are great projects.



Lee

 

[parrisw]

Nice project. Nice job on the inserts.
I will be following this thread.
Complete rebuilds are great projects.



Lee

Yes, thanks! I love following other people rebuilds, I wish there were more of them.

 

[mweba]

Nice work on the inserts. Have seen many helicoiled and we know how long those last.
I will also be watching this one closely as I have one waiting to be restored.

 

[Brian13]

I like those threaded inserts. Would you be able to explain steps and tools you used. I have the same problem but was going to use a more primetive technique.

 

[leeha]

Yes, thanks! I love following other people rebuilds, I wish there were more of them.

I have a few to do in the near future.
Just gathering all the necessary pieces.


Lee

 

[mweba]

Seams to be a thread weekly on the difference in the 394 - 395. Would you mind posting a good pic of the 395 cyl,intake, and carb.

 

[parrisw]

I like those threaded inserts. Would you be able to explain steps and tools you used. I have the same problem but was going to use a more primetive technique.

Easy actually. I took a 5/16" NC bolt, chucked it in the lathe center drilled the bolt with a centering bit, then use the proper drill bit for the thread you need, this was 5/32" for final thread of M5x.8. Once the hole is drilled in the bolt, I chuck the tap in the tailstock drill chuck and start taping with the bolt still in the lathe chuck to get it started, this gets it perfectly straight, then I take it out of the lathe and put it in a vise and finish by hand.

Seams to be a thread weekly on the difference in the 394 - 395. Would you mind posting a good pic of the 395 cyl,intake, and carb.

Sure I can do that.

 

[parrisw]

Seams to be a thread weekly on the difference in the 394 - 395. Would you mind posting a good pic of the 395 cyl,intake, and carb.

Ok, here are some pics.

394 cylinder on left.

395 carb setup

394 carb setup

 

[parrisw]

I have a few to do in the near future.
Just gathering all the necessary pieces.


Lee

Cool, I look forward to seeing them. Got any more 166's to do? LOL

 

[Brian13]

Thanks for the explanation, I dont have a lath but I realy like that solution. Much better than trying to tap JB weld. Love these threads I learn alot from them. Will definitely be following.

 

[parrisw]

Thanks for the explanation, I dont have a lath but I realy like that solution. Much better than trying to tap JB weld. Love these threads I learn alot from them. Will definitely be following.

Your very welcome. It would be very hard to make these without a Lathe, if you don't have a lathe, Id recommend buying threaded inserts, not helicoils, use Keenserts, or Timeserts.

 

[Brian13]

Thanks again didnt know there was anything besides helicoils.

 

[parrisw]

Thanks again didnt know there was anything besides helicoils.

Yes, they are much better, they look like what I made there.

 

[little possum]

Sure is a pretty saw!

Subscribing to follow the build.

Nobody can see my rebuilds, they are all top secret these days.

 

[parrisw]

sure is a pretty saw!

Subscribing to follow the build.

Nobody can see my rebuilds, they are all top secret these days.

top secret? Hmmm,

 

[mdavlee]

You going to port this one and use a 2101 piston in it?

 

[parrisw]

You going to port this one and use a 2101 piston in it?

I was thinking maybe. But It'll likely end up with a stock piston and be ported for now. The last one with 2101 piston turned out well, I should do it again.

 

[mdavlee]

It looks like it will be a good build. Can't wait to see the results.