Chainsaw Repair
Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Husqvarna => Topic started by: LeeB on April 21, 2014, 03:17:21 pm
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Hi everyone. New here. Want to know where to get a top end kit for a 346xp.
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Is it the OE original edition or the NE new Edition? They are different. IIRC the OE version does not have a primer bulb. These are good quality after market parts:
http://www.hlsproparts.com/category-s/180.htm (http://www.hlsproparts.com/category-s/180.htm)
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It must be NE, because it has a primer bulb. would this be what I'm looking for?
http://www.hlsproparts.com/Husqvarna-346-XP-cylinder-and-piston-kit-p/h30346-dns.htm
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It must be NE, because it has a primer bulb. would this be what I'm looking for?
http://www.hlsproparts.com/Husqvarna-346-XP-cylinder-and-piston-kit-p/h30346-dns.htm
Looks like the right one to me for the NE replacement.
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The old one had a decomp valve, But I never use it. Won't matte4r to me if this doesn't have a port for it.
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The old one had a decomp valve, But I never use it. Won't matte4r to me if this doesn't have a port for it.
I could swear I see a decomp place on aftermarket cylinder. Just reuse yours or $2 plug. http://www.hlsproparts.com/Decompression-plug-for-chainsaw-cut-off-saw-p/t635701.htm
Dont forget to get 10% off your order by using the code word for this site at check out. chainsaw ;)
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The old one had a decomp valve, But I never use it. Won't matte4r to me if this doesn't have a port for it.
It is best to not use it - a plug to replace it is listed in the IPLs.
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Is it the OE original edition or the NE new Edition? They are different. IIRC the OE version does not have a primer bulb. These are good quality after market parts:
http://www.hlsproparts.com/category-s/180.htm (http://www.hlsproparts.com/category-s/180.htm)
Aftermarket usually means lower quality, a higher possibility for issues, and not as good porting as OEM - meaning less Power. Do you know that this isn't the case with that one?
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You might be able to clean up the oem cylinder and just have to buy a new piston and ring.
http://youtu.be/cksVNkI4zps
http://youtu.be/VuMlesup53o
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Yes, clean up to original cylinder and use a new meteor piston if possible. Best bang for the buck!!!
If the cylinder is shot, I personally would go with a OEM top end. They can be bought for under $200.
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Please tell me where you are finding an OEM top end for under $200. Best I have found so far is $300.
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Please tell me where you are finding an OEM top end for under $200. Best I have found so far is $300.
I don't know about under 200, but I would ask Spike60. He is a member here. ;D
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Last time I priced OEM p+c 346 kits it was May 2013. So I would guess prices might be higher a year later.
NE 346 was $200
OE 346 was $150
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I don't know about under 200, but I would ask Spike60. He is a member here. ;D
Thats who I would send a PM to here too. ;) Spike's top notch. 8)
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I ended up ordering the OEM kit from Spike60. Thanks for all the suggestions fellows.
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I ended up ordering the OEM kit from Spike60. Thanks for all the suggestions fellows.
Sounds like the best plan. :)
If you have the means, doing a vac and pressure test after fitting the new cylinder would help rule out any air leaks.
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Now I just need to figure out why the old one burnt.
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Only two things can be at fault, air leak or raw fuel.
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Nice video RedDog
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Not mine, found Randys while surfing youtube.
Nice video RedDog
Those are Randy's masterminds videos reposted. http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/ported-saws/how-to-remove-aluminum-transfer-without-acid/
Nice thread, I would have linked that. :)
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Nice video RedDog
Those are Randy's masterminds videos reposted. http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/ported-saws/how-to-remove-aluminum-transfer-without-acid/
Oh. Well I guess I was right they were pretty good videos.
I guess I should have watched them when he posted them.
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Only two things can be at fault, air leak or raw fuel.
Or an improperly tuned saw. Too lean on the H side will do that kind of damage. I've seen many folks tune a saw too lean to get it to 'clean up' and run at max revs unloaded at WOT...