husky to rebuild or not to rebuild

[sawster]

Hi everyone, I have a 15 year old husky 350, I made the mistake of letting a friend borrow and it came back with low compression, I know I know, anyways my questions are, should I rebuild, [which I am leaning towards] and which piston and cylinder to go with, I have seen some really cheap ones on ebay and was wondering if anyone is using them and how well do they perform. I also was wondering from the guys that use saws everyday what do you use to rebuild. thanks for all replys

 

[J. Talley]

Might not need a new cylinder. Pull the muffler and look into the exhaust port. I've heard OEM stuff came down in price, but not sure if it still is. I'd get a hold of @spike60 or @weedeaterman for parts, and anybody but myself on questions about the rebuild lol.

 

[sunfish]

350 is likely the best plastic case saw ever made. It is worth fixin.

Put a oem 346xp top end on it, or a aftermarket if on the cheap.

 

[MountainHigh]

YES rebuild - my recent experience with new saws suggest the longer we can keep the old stuff running, the better.

 

[Mattyo]

Lots of husky 350 stuff on my youtube channel....including bolt for bolt rebuild and lots of discussion stuff....

 

[Mattyo]

I have a 5 saw comarison coming up at the ct and NY gtgs....



Might want to hold off until we draw some conclusions ...may recommend a different cylinder than you are thinking.

 

[stihlaficionado]

350 is likely the best plastic case saw ever made. It is worth fixin.

Put a oem 346xp top end on it, or a aftermarket if on the cheap.

What he said^^. Just had my 350 done with a 346 top end( with some carving), 357xp intake & carb.