Chainsaw Repair

The new clamp was introduced on the 359 beginning with serial number 06 1100001/2006 week 11, your saw number is 06 1300384/2006 week 13, so you got the new clamp and the new partition wall. The carb however was introduced on the production line with serial number 08 4500001/2008 week 45, it appears that you are eligible for a replacement carb, however the SB is over 6 years old so no-cost replacement may no longer be available to you.

You can buy the carb from my buddy Carl Neilson (captneversail) for $36.00 if you are having troubles with your Walbro. Check here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zama-carburetor-C3-EL42-1-Husqvarna-P954-EPA-FREE-SHIPPING-/131159537910?pt=US_Outdoor_Power_Equipment&hash=item1e89b7b8f6

Thanks Guys, a wealth of knowledge.  i got it to my local authorized dealer today with a reference number from Husq customer service so we'll see where it goes from here. 

Thanks!

I've read this argument a couple times and although most experts agree that walbro's are better carbs overall, the consensus seems to be that this series of walbros presented more problems in the 359's than it was worth.  In addition, I have a non-oem muffler on the saw and I've read that the zama's perform better with this modification.  I'm am no expert, I catch fish not logs.  But I do burn wood and a powerful, reliable saw is part of my quiver. 
You all know more than I do about saws so thanks for the input.  Regardless, my saw is having carb/fuel delivery issues and I need it fixed.

Didn't see that post...

When we did the 359 build off(all new saws) , the low speed circuit and metering side of the side of the zama was the issue on the saws.  Fiddled with increasing low speed orifices, etc and it cured the horrible idle and hesitation .   This was almost 8-9 years ago so I don't remember the details. 

I think David Young built one of those saws? 

Kev, I think that was it. Been a few years!   Lol.