Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Husqvarna => Topic started by: jmester on October 16, 2013, 07:28:32 pm

Title: 346xp
Post by: jmester on October 16, 2013, 07:28:32 pm
Have a dealer near by me that has a brand new one on the shelf, if any one is interested. i don't remember exactly but think it is some where around $500 or so.
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Post by: Bluegill on October 16, 2013, 09:33:31 pm
Not seen one on the selves around here in quite a while. I have two, so I'm good...
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Post by: jmester on October 16, 2013, 09:44:19 pm
he has had this one for a while. most people around here would not know what they were looking at any way.
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Post by: Bluegill on October 17, 2013, 11:15:28 am
My dealer has Stihl & Husky, but has always pushed the XP line pretty hard, especially the 346xp. His last order of them went fairly quick. I almost bought another just to put of the self for later, but my first one from 2001 is still going strong and I'll likely never wear out  the second one from 2010.
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Post by: tlandrum on October 17, 2013, 10:54:55 pm
I bought a brand new one a coupe of weeks ago for $400 plus shipping
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Post by: Cut4fun . on October 17, 2013, 11:49:27 pm
A member here had new ones PHO = Power Head Only for $400 and shipping last I knew of.   Plus some really good prices on 545 and 550xp. 

545 was $400 shipped PHO.   8)
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Post by: tlandrum on October 17, 2013, 11:56:18 pm
unless he got in some more of them I think mine was the last one he had.
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Post by: Cut4fun on October 18, 2013, 12:14:21 am
I'd say you got it then. 

Time to hit those redmax 5300 with a 346 top then IF someone wanted one. I would just go 545 over 346 and 550xp for a little more ump if staying stock.





Terry also feel free to post up your dealer info to folks if you like. In your sig or in a thread or a where to buy online board below also.  It's all FREE here.
Title: Re: 346xp
Post by: jmester on October 18, 2013, 06:53:59 am
I think saws cost more where I am. Either that or the dealer is  not being to fair. He quoted me a price on a 562 xp pho for like 775. He has 550 for like 540. Maybe I just have not bought enough saws from him for him to help me out on the price.
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Post by: Cut4fun . on October 18, 2013, 10:37:58 am
The 562 you list is high PHO IMO.  The 550 that is the normal price on the shelf with b+c at most dealers.
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Post by: HolmenTree on October 18, 2013, 10:59:14 am
Over the summer in my tree service  I've been putting some hours on the three 550s my timbersport sponsor gave me last Feb. Great little quick saws for a logger once they get warmed up, but for a stop and go tree service their a PITA.
All 3 take a while to warm up [too long when your at the chipper etc] even my 562 warms up a lot faster. So I decided to pull out the old 346NE and wear it out.
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Post by: Bluegill on October 18, 2013, 11:17:29 am
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I think saws cost more where I am. Either that or the dealer is  not being to fair. He quoted me a price on a 562 xp pho for like 775. He has 550 for like 540. Maybe I just have not bought enough saws from him for him to help me out on the price.
The prices quoted here are from a very good dealer who moves a lot of saws. Lowest I've seen anywhere. I bought my 562 w/TechLite bar ($100 bar) for $680 from him.

My local dealer is priced about like you said above.
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Post by: brokenbudget on October 18, 2013, 11:28:05 am
husdons still has one 346 left. they want $699 for it. they want $749 for a 545. the 562 is $899+ bar/chain ::)
your husky prices are far better than what the dealer can get them here for.
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Post by: Cut4fun . on October 18, 2013, 11:43:50 am
It's weird that  the stihl prices up there are on par with ours but the huskys are out of sight.   I wonder what the deal is.
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Post by: brokenbudget on October 18, 2013, 12:26:17 pm
they'll tell you it's tariffs and extra fuel costs. i'd say they're just being greedy.
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Post by: SawTroll on October 18, 2013, 12:44:11 pm
It's weird that  the stihl prices up there are on par with ours but the huskys are out of sight.   I wonder what the deal is.

Chainsaw prices haven't been were logic in a while, if they ever were.....
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Post by: Spike60 on October 18, 2013, 08:37:36 pm
unless he got in some more of them I think mine was the last one he had.

That was indeed the last one.
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 20, 2013, 07:12:12 pm
Im still having an oiler issue with mine. Seems after even one cut in 12" ash, the oiler hole on the bar is plugged solid. Besides the bar having a slight flare in the rails at the tail, there is absolutely nothing obvious. I'm stumped. The inner bar plate isn't bent or dirty. Its not in mint condition, but there isn't anything that I can see that would interfere with the mating surface of the bar an the oil port? The saw oils with the bar removed and it oils after I clean the bar out. Make one cut and the show stops  :-\
Maybe try a new bar  ???
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Post by: 660magnum on October 20, 2013, 07:18:32 pm
You think maybe there is a problem with the way the chain is sharpened, the rakers filed, or even the design of the chain?

I would try a different brand or type of chain?

I'm figuring the chips are balling and getting forced down into the rails?
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Post by: Cut4fun on October 20, 2013, 07:19:42 pm
Have you modded your bar oiler hole yet?  Using a oregon with that dang small angled hole?
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Post by: Bluegill on October 20, 2013, 07:41:28 pm
Yes, most of the new bars I've got the last few years have a tiny oil hole. Must be an epa thing? I drill all mine out to 1/8" or 5/32". They work mo better!
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 20, 2013, 08:32:33 pm
Yes, most of the new bars I've got the last few years have a tiny oil hole. Must be an epa thing? I drill all mine out to 1/8" or 5/32". They work mo better!
Its an Dolmar bar. The oiler hole is larger than most of the other bars I have. Of course the others are STIHL bars.
Title: Re: 346xp
Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 20, 2013, 08:36:10 pm
You think maybe there is a problem with the way the chain is sharpened, the rakers filed, or even the design of the chain?

I would try a different brand or type of chain?

I'm figuring the chips are balling and getting forced down into the rails?

STIHL RS full chisel / .058 / .325 / 66dl
Not filed any different than all my other chains.
30 deg top plate with .025 rakers
Title: Re: 346xp
Post by: Bluegill on October 20, 2013, 08:38:23 pm
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Its an Dolmar bar. The oiler hole is larger than most of the other bars I have. Of course the others are STIHL bars.
We, that's weird! I have two 346s' and never had any oiling issues.
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 20, 2013, 08:39:56 pm
I'm thinking the rails have opened up over time and now this is happening.

Anyone have a new 16" bar they'd like to donate  ;)
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Post by: jmester on October 20, 2013, 09:40:00 pm
Sounds like a vent or pump problem. Had a 2152 that would do the same as you are saying and I ended up putting a new pump in. And has worked fine ever since. Just a thought.
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 21, 2013, 08:18:11 am
Sounds like a vent or pump problem. Had a 2152 that would do the same as you are saying and I ended up putting a new pump in. And has worked fine ever since. Just a thought.
Vent....No.  Pump....I don't think so. I can flip spin the sprocket with my fingers and bring oil to the outlet. I'm cornfused
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 21, 2013, 09:15:18 am
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Post by: Cut4fun . on October 21, 2013, 12:53:54 pm
Have you checked that your bar oiler hole is lined up with crankcase pad oiler when all together and adjusted?  Try it without the bar cover on.
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Post by: jmester on October 21, 2013, 04:06:48 pm
there is a oil tank vent under the silver cover you have to pull the clutch and some screws to access. when you unscrew the oil cap does there sound or feel like any pressure is there. maybe like cut says oil hole in the bar is not lined up.
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 21, 2013, 04:24:24 pm
Have you checked that your bar oiler hole is lined up with crankcase pad oiler when all together and adjusted?  Try it without the bar cover on.
I bought the saw from Neal Murphy last spring. That is the bar he shipped with the saw. I have used that for over a year with no issues.
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 21, 2013, 04:27:08 pm
there is a oil tank vent under the silver cover you have to pull the clutch and some screws to access. when you unscrew the oil cap does there sound or feel like any pressure is there. maybe like cut says oil hole in the bar is not lined up.
The saw oils fine guys, it oils like the BP Deepwater Horizon......... Its not an oiler issue. I ordered a new inner bar plate today for $5 and picked up a new 16" Husky bar for $28 during my lunch break.
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Post by: jmester on October 21, 2013, 05:19:29 pm
Sounds good. :D
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Post by: Cut4fun . on October 21, 2013, 08:29:20 pm
Be interesting to see update with new bar.
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on October 21, 2013, 09:33:17 pm
Be interesting to see update with new bar.
I should be able to let you know this weekend. The bar is in my truck now, I should have the bar plate on Weds or Thurs. I'll try to install the bar plate on Friday or Saturday and make a few cuts on Sunday AM. I'm curious too. I'd like to try it sooner, but family comes first.
Title: Re: 346xp
Post by: Adirondackstihl on November 03, 2013, 03:52:48 pm
New bar plate, new bar..........good to go!!    8)
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Post by: Cut4fun . on November 03, 2013, 04:39:32 pm
New bar plate, new bar..........good to go!!    8)

So what do you think was happening to not be getting oil to old bar and chain when in use?
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on November 03, 2013, 07:03:30 pm
New bar plate, new bar..........good to go!!    8)

So what do you think was happening to not be getting oil to old bar and chain when in use?

Think it was a combination of a dented bar plate and flared rails at the tail of the bar.
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Post by: 660magnum on November 03, 2013, 08:08:34 pm
Having been around a lot of older chainsaws and ones that have been resurrected from the basket, The bar plate is one of the more neglected parts of the chainsaw often because from chains jumping off in years past. 

I noticed something to keep in mind from reading this thread and that is the flaring of the rails at the tail end of the bar. I know this problem exists on a old, well used, bar but never gave oil loss at the location of the oiler a thought or even made the connection.
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Post by: Adirondackstihl on November 03, 2013, 09:34:42 pm
I noticed something to keep in mind from reading this thread and that is the flaring of the rails at the tail end of the bar. I know this problem exists on a old, well used, bar but never gave oil loss at the location of the oiler a thought or even made the connection.

For some reason it gave the drive links a little more clearance to drive chips into the bar groove..........that's my only explanation at least?