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new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« on: March 17, 2015, 03:01:46 pm »
OK guys I hate to admit it but yesterday I was having a bad day and this new updated metal clamp with not helping my day. 

I usually can put this on in a few tries. But for some reason this one with new partition and metal clamp was knocking me out forever.

Anyone have a a trick up their sleeve that I am missing?

Like I said never had a problem before, just a tad struggle and wham-o together. But yesterday this one was difficult to say the least. In the end I got it clamped, but now I have to pull it back off for another used cylinder I just ordered. 

I know to use a 372 or a poulan 330 clamp, but this one came in the kits for a customers saws.


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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2015, 03:03:42 pm »
SB info

The new partition wall is made up of polyamide with 30 % fibre glass.
The new clamp is a hardened steel clamp. The new material and the design of the clamp reduce the risk of deformation and the subsequent risk of leakage.

537 25 13-02 Partition wall, intake, complete New spare part
537 43 88-01 Clamp, intake New spare part



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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2015, 03:18:04 pm »
Was tricky for me when I installed one too.  Can't remember what I came up with to do it.  There is also a NAPA Auto CV boot clamp that works......and will be what I use on the next saws I I work on.  Will get the # for you.  The PP330 clamp was backordered last time I tried to order it.

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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2015, 03:26:02 pm »
Now the poulan metal clamps going NLA. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I got another used small intake for poulan yesterday and it came with the clamp. But I didnt want to give it up. So I fought it.
I also bought a new 372 updated clamp for my own.  Little different then old one.

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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2015, 03:31:39 pm »
I tried a Husky 365 boot clamp on a 350 before giving in and ordering the partition/clamp update kit.  365 clamp was too small.  Dunno if it was the same # as a 372 clamp.  Was what I had laying around to try....

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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2015, 08:14:49 pm »
That's the kit I put on my 350 also Kevin. I can't recall what I used to put it on, want to say it was some needle nose pliers but not positive. Luckily it was a one and done for me. Sure does get on there tight. Hope you get it together without much ado. I can't remember if I did it with the cylinder off or on??

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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2015, 08:48:42 pm »
I had to do it with the cylinder off.  Tried first (without success) to get that damn clamp locked with the jug on the saw.

The NAPA boot clamp is 6865833.  I haven't used it yet, but I trust the fellow that gave me the #.  He has used it with success.  The description on the NAPA site sez that it has an installed diameter of 7".  They must mean circumference...

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/CV-Joint-Boot-Clamp/_/R-CTD6865833_0361268661


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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2015, 09:03:24 pm »
I've done with cylinder on and off before.  Just for some reason this one got me.

I ended up using locking needle nose so it couldnt get away from me. Then pushed with flat tip screwdriver to latch.

All the past ones just regular ole needle nose.

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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2015, 09:04:52 pm »
Dont you need a special tool to clamp those down Aaron?

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Re: new Metal Clamp 350 353 346 etc
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2015, 09:39:43 pm »
I was thinking that too.  Those usually take a tool that looks like a pair of hog ring pliers.  I'll ask my buddy what he used.  He gave me that # today.  Last time he sent me the # (which I lost), I thought I remembered it being a screw clamp...

 

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