husky 350/346xp project

[Red97]

Most important thing is making em last.......

So, how's it run?

Wont be running for a week or so, I am heading away for work. Should have all the parts to reassemble when I get home.

Hopefully it runs well.

Just off of the numbers where would you guess the rpm load/no load?

Anything special I should do for break in? I oiled the bearings and cleaned the jug before I installed it.

Going to run 32:1 lucas 90e-free.

 

[Mastermind]

It should spin 14,500 with no sweat. Just run it........watch the muffler. They tend to come loose.

 

[Red97]

It should spin 14,500 with no sweat. Just run it........watch the muffler. They tend to come loose.

Thank you for the advice and tips Randy.

I am going to add a 346 brace to the muffler.

 

[Mastermind]

Thank you for the advice and tips Randy.

I am going to add a 346 brace to the muffler.

I've done the same thing. Works like a charm.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

Wont be running for a week or so, I am heading away for work. Should have all the parts to reassemble when I get home.

Hopefully it runs well.

Just off of the numbers where would you guess the rpm load/no load?

Anything special I should do for break in? I oiled the bearings and cleaned the jug before I installed it.

Going to run 32:1 lucas 90e-free.

i usually slop the oil on heavy during reassembly add a cap full of oil for the first 5 tanks it isn't necessary but i do it for added protection. run it half load through out the first few tanks
don't go blazing through the wood with it.

 

[Derf]

Looks good. Did you do any work to the upper transfers? I couldn't tell from the pictures.

 

[drf255]

i usually slop the oil on heavy during reassembly add a cap full of oil for the first 5 tanks it isn't necessary but i do it for added protection. run it half load through out the first few tanks
don't go blazing through the wood with it.

Really?

I've heard just the opposite.

I thought maybe a little more oil, but after letting it warm at idle, run it "like you stole it" to seat the rings.

 

[weimedog]

I've done the same thing for years both with "2-Stroke" Motorcycles and now saws. I put a little oil in and around the bearings... wipe a little in the cylinder... put the thing together and run it. Nothing special.

 

[Red97]

Looks good. Did you do any work to the upper transfers? I couldn't tell from the pictures.

Yes I raised them from 123, to 119.

First time using the right angle piece, it can get wild in a hurry.

 

[weimedog]

Yes I raised them from 123, to 119.

First time using the right angle piece, it can get wild in a hurry.

Any idea on how much a cut that was in inches therefore number of degrees (roughly) per every 10 thou?

 

[Red97]

Any idea on how much a cut that was in inches therefore number of degrees (roughly) per every 10 thou?

I want to say it was around .060-.070. It was a good chunk but I never measured it. Sorry.

 

[weimedog]

I try to keep notes for example on the 372's its around .018 per degree on the intake... of course it changes somewhat at different points in the rotation..
SO 123-119=4 degree change and .060/4= .015 .070/4= .0175 similar ball park. Makes it easier to rough one in..

 

[Red97]

I try to keep notes for example on the 372's its around .018 per degree on the intake... of course it changes somewhat at different points in the rotation..
SO 123-119=4 degree change and .060/4= .015 .070/4= .0175 similar ball park. Makes it easier to rough one in..

I started out taking notes on every measurement, by the time I was done the page looked like a where's Waldo book.

I measured the degrees I wanted with a ring in the bore, then measured from the ring to the squish. Made an index card that height to grind the exhaust, and transfers to.

 

[Homelite410]

I love me some tree fiddys!
Keep up the good work! My only suggestion is that on my rebuilds I helicoil the base on both sides, 1/4-28 on base and 10-24 on the jug. I have seen the self tappers strip out on the top and bottom.

 

[Full Chisel]

I love mine too, great saws once you work out the little bugs with them.

 

[Red97]

I love me some tree fiddys!
Keep up the good work! My only suggestion is that on my rebuilds I helicoil the base on both sides, 1/4-28 on base and 10-24 on the jug. I have seen the self tappers strip out on the top and bottom.

Thank you

I did tap the top jug bolts for 6mm bolts, I didn't have a 1/4" socket head on hand to see if it would fit in the counterbore on the case.

 

[Homelite410]

The nice thing about a 350 is it will perform like a 346/353 (built accordingly) and costs a lot less. If you smash one just find another one for less than 100.00. The most I have paid for any of mine was 25.00.

 

[Red97]

Finally got all of my parts gathered,

Pressure tested the saw before I left, It failed. Had a leak between the jug and the riser, Going to tear it back down and reseal everything in the am. This time I will install the carb boot/clamp.

wish me luck

 

[Mattyo]

good luck!

leak between jug and riser? gasket or no at this point?

 

[Red97]

good luck!

leak between jug and riser? gasket or no at this point?

No gasket.