Got a new Husky 359 today...need input...

[Ronaldo]

359

Just curious-what carb does it have? Mine is a 2008 model and had the Walbro carb that has caused some grief.Got a new Zama carb and it ran like it should have from the start.I modded the muffler by drilling larger holes through the cat baffle and that worked out well.I really like my 359. You'll like it!

 

[tbone75]

Wow! Nice reloading setup! is that a Hornady LNL? Rep for the setup! Oh and nice saw btw!

Welcome to AS.I also like the loading bench!And the saw of corse LOL

 

[Nevada Al]

359
Just curious-what carb does it have? Mine is a 2008 model and had the Walbro carb that has caused some grief.Got a new Zama carb and it ran like it should have from the start.I modded the muffler by drilling larger holes through the cat baffle and that worked out well.I really like my 359. You'll like it!

It has the Zama carb... I was concerned when when I checked the serial and found it to be an 09 model...

Congrats on the great looking saw!
Great choice.
When you go cut, if you bring your Poulan most likely it will just be watching the Husky do work. If it was me I would break it in until I put the new muffler on it. Just my opinion
Man I love me some Huskys......

I tore my other saw apart this afternoon cleaned all the filth and then modded the muffler.. I welded the stock ports closed then welded the inner support baffle solid and drilled out the stock holes and added 3/8 holes to the solid side that faces the bottom.. Then I drilled a new 5/8" exhaust hole in the cover and welded an exhaust pipe in... I'm gonna tune it out tomorrow should scream..(or blow up)...lol w00t: I think I've caught something on this board..:msp_scared:

 

[Mastermind]

It has the Zama carb... I was concerned when when I checked the serial and found it to be an 09 model...



I tore my other saw apart this afternoon cleaned all the filth and then modded the muffler.. I welded the stock ports closed then welded the inner support baffle solid and drilled out the stock holes and added 3/8 holes to the solid side that faces the bottom.. Then I drilled a new 5/8" exhaust hole in the cover and welded an exhaust pipe in... I'm gonna tune it out tomorrow should scream..(or blow up)...lol w00t: I think I've caught something on this board..:msp_scared:

Yep this place is addictive.

I had one saw when I found AS now look.

 

[cat-face timber]

Yep this place is addictive.

I had one saw when I found AS now look.

You will learn more about saws than you can even imagine.
To me the best part is the people here, the guys here are very very generous with their knowledge, and you will get honest opinions.

I came here looking for info on a old Pioneer, now look.....

 

[Nevada Al]

Yeah I can already tell that this group is top notch... great sharing of info here helps lots of people I'm sure..

Holy smokes...You two are loaded with saws...wow.. Thats how I am with firearms, last thing I need is another addiction.....:msp_scared:

Meant to post this in my last post.... here's what my Poulan looks like now... I was pleasantly surprised to see that my piston and rings look great.. I was pretty surprised by that after all its abuse...

 

[tbone75]

Yeah I can already tell that this group is top notch... great sharing of info here helps lots of people I'm sure..

Holy smokes...You two are loaded with saws...wow.. Thats how I am with firearms, last thing I need is another addiction.....:msp_scared:

Meant to post this in my last post.... here's what my Poulan looks like now... I was pleasantly surprised to see that my piston and rings look great.. I was pretty surprised by that after all its abuse...

Yes you better watch your self on here.You start seeing all the saws just makes you want more and more LOL And with all the help everyone on here is willing to give makes it even worse! Its like I can fix that better buy it.Next thing you know you got more saws than guns LOL Thats what happen to me LOL Now I lost count of how many saws I have?Or how many waiting to be fixed? For me its the repairing.I love to make some old thing run again.

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

Yeah I can already tell that this group is top notch... great sharing of info here helps lots of people I'm sure..

Holy smokes...You two are loaded with saws...wow.. Thats how I am with firearms, last thing I need is another addiction.....:msp_scared:

Meant to post this in my last post.... here's what my Poulan looks like now... I was pleasantly surprised to see that my piston and rings look great.. I was pretty surprised by that after all its abuse...

Which Poulan is that? I have a little 2550 that I use in the smaller wood. It does a good/fair job. I got it for $10.00 at a garage sale. It's nice to have a smaller saw around.

Dan

 

[Deprime]

Welcome to AS! I love my 359. It came with a 20" bar but it will get an 18" whenever I wear that one out. I think it will balance out better plus I have a few other saws for the bigger stuff. Nice reloading bench by the way. I wish I was that organized with my reloading.

 

[nmurph]

Al, it sounds like you may end up sticking around for a while.

Your MM on the Poulan is a good start, but I think you will find it is too long and will interfere when you "bury" that WT in the big wood! A shorter pipe mounted at an angle on the side of the muffler is less prone to problems and also helps direct the sound away from the operator.
Since you are into MM, I would do one on the 359 when you get the non-cat muffler. That saw will really wake up when you let it breathe.

 

[GA_Boy]

take out the internal baffle and weld ya a piece of 3/4" emt in like this. You'll want to wear some ear plugs though :hmm3grin2orange:
<a href="http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d152/-Scar-Face/359%20Muff%20Mod/?action=view&amp;current=100_0986.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d152/-Scar-Face/359%20Muff%20Mod/100_0986.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

 

[nmurph]

Here is another option- it maintains the stock deflector and screen, yet it cools the muffler and lets the exhaust out.

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/163656.htm

 

[sachsmo]

Good move on the non-cat muff, shorter bar and the gray gas cap...
I hate those green caps!

My 359 wears its green cap like a badge of courage.

I find Orange and green kind of go together.

The no-cat muffler is pretty restrictive in its own right.

 

[Philbert]

My 359 wears its green cap like a badge of courage.

Yeah, mail those ugly green caps to me - I'm color blind and could use a few spares, just in case.

Philbert

 

[nmurph]

Yeah, mail those ugly green caps to me - I'm color blind and could use a few spares, just in case.

Philbert

Yep, my trees don't know the difference anyway. I will keep the green caps on my saws and the green paper in my pocket.

 

[mayhem100]

So if I wanted to buy a catless muffler from Baileys or EBay how do I know which is which part? All I see are general listings for mufflers, doesn't say if it has a CAT or not.

 

[Philbert]

Yep, my trees don't know the difference anyway. I will keep the green caps on my saws and the green paper in my pocket.

BTW - I also accept donations of un-loved low-kickback (i.e. 'safety') chain which I promise will be put to good use.

Philbert

 

[Grande Dog]

Howdy,
Here's the non-cat muffler: Bailey's - MUFFLER ASSM 357 359
Here's a parts manual if you don't have one.
Regards
Gregg

 

[nmurph]

BTW - I also accept donations of un-loved low-kickback (i.e. 'safety') chain which I promise will be put to good use.

Philbert

I don't have time for that crap. It goes on a nail and waits until I need to cut some roots.