Chainsaw Repair

I just rebuild a Husqvarna 394 xp.
Parts saw Let the project begin












Paint wrinkled in a few spots, I sanded it back down and redid those areas just didn't take pictures.








My homemade bearing press and seal installer 5/8" bolt, nut and 2 washers works like a charm, best part is it is not a $50 install tool.  Bearings slide in very easy as well if you bake the halves at 200 for a hour to heat it up. I probably didn't even need the bolt to drive it in but I wanted to make sure even pressure was applied to the whole bearing.  And for the record any 6203 C designated bearing will work (same as OEM) and a third of the price. I found mine http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit9835 for about $3.25 a piece.













I also have a new starter cover, and the outter fell dog coming and have plans to replace the fuel tank as well as the carb floor plate with new OEM parts at some point for a full restoration.




Finished minus decals that are still in the mail



 The build went well but then I hit a snag, the carburetor high and low jet screws keep backing themselves out so my saw will not hold a tune and keeps flooding itself.  Any ideas on how to keep these screws from doing that?

What orange paint did you use? 

I have found out using a spray can from TSC,  made by Valspar  works pretty good.  http://www.tractorsupply.com/tractor-paint/valspar-tractor-amp-implement-spray-paint-husqvarna-orange-12-oz--1038658

i have not had very good results from paint i have used.i haven't tried TSC paint but stihl paint is not very good IMO. I will set the painted part on my wood stove to bake but the paint still comes off when hit by gas.

Quote from: Cut4fun on March 18, 2011, 03:07:38 pm

What orange paint did you use? 

I have found out using a spray can from TSC,  made by Valspar  works pretty good.  http://www.tractorsupply.com/tractor-paint/valspar-tractor-amp-implement-spray-paint-husqvarna-orange-12-oz--1038658

i have not had very good results from paint i have used.i haven't tried TSC paint but stihl paint is not very good IMO. I will set the painted part on my wood stove to bake but the paint still comes off when hit by gas.

For the stihl grey try this. I was told there is the light grey and darker grey so make sure what you buy.    http://www.tractorsupply.com/agriculture-farming-ranching/tractor-paint/valspar-tractor-amp-implement-spray-paint-ford-gray-12-oz--3449627

Heard this works for stihl orange on some of their saws. I dont remember which ones, but guessing older ones.  http://www.tractorsupply.com/tractor-paint/valspar-tractor-amp-implement-spray-paint-kubota-orange-12-oz--3400518

Quote from: Cut4fun on March 18, 2011, 03:07:38 pm

What orange paint did you use? 

I have found out using a spray can from TSC,  made by Valspar  works pretty good.  http://www.tractorsupply.com/tractor-paint/valspar-tractor-amp-implement-spray-paint-husqvarna-orange-12-oz--1038658

i have not had very good results from paint i have used.i haven't tried TSC paint but stihl paint is not very good IMO. I will set the painted part on my wood stove to bake but the paint still comes off when hit by gas.

If you can find some of the valspar tractor paints that match up with the stihl colors I would give them a go I have not had any paint come off yet from it coming in contact with the paint.

Well I was by a pile of wood and only had a 1/4 tank of gas but figured I would do some cutting with it. Seems to be running good so I must have done something right. I am definitely a fan of this saw, I have a weak clutch spring and a new one is on the way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khGJZ1RjSB8