Hello everybody, heres a guy with 242XP project on his mind

[Stihl Crazy]

The 357 and 359 are the same chassis saw, and you can swap top ends between them. Nothing else will work to my knowledge. For darn sure you can't use a 272 or 372 jug, way different.

My BIL has a 357 with a 272 topend, so it is possible. I have posted video of it on here before. Not a simple bolt on, but certainly possible.

 

[ChainFinn]

I sure would like to know more about your 357/272.

 

[volvo2før]

I ported a few 246's and 242's. A 262 carb was the carb they seemed to like. Got them to run with a stock 346 OE. Still have a good 246 cyl around somewhere.

I know very old thread, but I have a question. Since 254/262xp carb have choke lever on left side and 242/246 has on right side, what did you do when using 262xp carb on 242/246?