Chainsaw Repair

I'm going clammy again, thanks. I'll post pics and likely requests for help as I get into it.

If you have not bought already, I would seriously consider a Rod Simonian 346 kit from 3r sports on flee-bay.  I have installed 3 of those kits, and there all still running strong.   I believe they are as good as OEM.  Quality is top notch.  Far better than any other Asian kit out there. I couldn't swear by it, but they look like Meteor.   I compaired there 346 cylinder with an OEM 346 NE, and could find no difference.  Even went so far as checking the timing degrees of the 2 on a degree wheel and both came out about the same numbers.  Its been 3 years ago I put that one on my neighbors 340 and he's still running it, and he uses it a lot.  They come with everything you need, base plate included.  Many of the parts he includes in the kit are OEM.  He has only 1 kit left.  The item number is; 290817539780.  Its $165 + $10 shipping.  Check it out before the kit sells.  It will run SO much better than a stock 345 clamshell P/C.  Close to a 346xp.  Its whatever you deside.

 

Yeah that kit would be the way to go. Thanks for the info wild262. I'd love to do that BB kit, but my funds are exceptionally limited right now.
I went with the highest quality stock parts I could afford. I have it back together and bucked a 16" dia oak log no problem.
I'd still like to do that 45mm kit. If it's still there when I come up with the cash....

I thank you for all the help. I've learned a bunch about saws these last few weeks.

Glad to here you got it back running Dave.  You can never go wrong with OEM parts.  Smart move.  And you saved yourself lots of money doing it yourself.  If you have anymore trouble, were all here to help ya.     Enjoy !