Husqvarna 350 chainsaw issues

[goosemaster]

I've been working on this Husky 350 chainsaw putting a new carb and a steel clamp in place of the plastic locking clamp on the intake manifpld. My problem is the carburetor bolts screw into the Husqvarna 503866402 Flange and it to is plastic and the threads are stripped out in one of the bolt holes.Does anyone know of a simple fix for this problem without having to replace that whole flange? I don't know why Husqvarna designed this piece like this. Someone please give me some advice. Thanks to anyone who responds.

 

[user 122190]

I fixed this same thing earlier this year. JB Weld, just a little bit is required. When dry, if needed drill out, screws are self tapping. Stronger then original.

 

[goosemaster]

What type of JB Weld did you use? They make so many different ones for different situations. Thanks for your reply.

 

[user 122190]

 

[goosemaster]

Is this type like a part A and part B and you have to mix the 2 together? Thanks

 

[jchipps]

Is this type like a part A and part B and you have to mix the 2 together? Thanks

Yes

 

[cuinrearview]

The correct replacement part is only like $15 from a dealer.

 

[goosemaster]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[user 122190]

Should he check the 'metering level set' too?

The correct replacement part is only like $15 from a dealer.

 

[goosemaster]

What is metering level set?

 

[cuinrearview]

http://www.walbro.com/tech-tips/metering-lever-setting/

 

[user 122190]

What is metering level set?

https://www.arboristsite.com/commun...350-carburetor-adjusting.326015/#post-6710200

I check mine daily.

 

[user 122190]

http://www.walbro.com/tech-tips/metering-lever-setting/

If your saw stops, do you check the gas or the metering level set first?

 

[old guy]

I just ordered a couple of those yesterday, they are only about $8.

 

[jakethesnake]

Stick a zip tie in the hole. It might be enough to give the screw a bite. Then leave it alone

 

[goosemaster]

Old Guy; where did you order yours at? Thanks

 

[cuinrearview]

@old guy should get him here.

 

[old guy]

I ordered from, a local dealer but I think HL supply has em for $6 & change.


(edit) Just looked it up, OEM $6.50