Chainsaw Repair
Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Husqvarna => Topic started by: wild262 on November 07, 2015, 11:23:26 am
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Have a 353 case that's busted beyond repair. Was wondering if I could transfer everything to a 346 NE case and make it work? Far as I can tell the flywheel, wiring, carb. assembly and handlebar all work together as a unit for the heating elements. Anyone out there ever done this before? Bob, Niko, what do you guys think? Sorta like to know for sure before I start tearing down 2 saws. Many thanks :)
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Only thing different is topend on 353 to 346. So yes.
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I agree.
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OK. I know what I will be doing tomarrow. :D With all the treetops down from logging my 60 acres, its going to take all winter cutting them up. Heated handles may come in handy. Thanks to all of you.
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OK. I know what I will be doing tomarrow. :D With all the treetops down from logging my 60 acres, its going to take all winter cutting them up. Heated handles may come in handy. Thanks to all of you.
I don't see any reason that shouldn't work, except the saws were made for a long time, so there is a slight possibility that something is incompatible. I would at least look trough the IPLs covering the time both saws were made.
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Had to repair fence so I didn't get around to the saws. Since both are the only 1 yr. apart, don't think it will be a problem. But I will look just the same. Thanks Niko.
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did both sides of the case break?
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Yes. A sore subject on how it happened. Could be welded by a good magnesium welder I guess, or cobbled with JB, but whats the point? Anyway its fixed now with everything converted over on a NE 346. Just as good as it was with more power. My arthritis will appreciate the heated handles. :) A big thanks to all.
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Yes. A sore subject on how it happened. Could be welded by a good magnesium welder I guess, or cobbled with JB, but whats the point? Anyway its fixed now with everything converted over on a NE 346. Just as good as it was with more power. My arthritis will appreciate the heated handles. :) A big thanks to all.
Nice that it went well! ;D
Btw, where are the pictures? ;)
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Yes. A sore subject on how it happened. Could be welded by a good magnesium welder I guess, or cobbled with JB, but whats the point? Anyway its fixed now with everything converted over on a NE 346. Just as good as it was with more power. My arthritis will appreciate the heated handles. :) A big thanks to all.
Nice that it went well! ;D
Btw, where are the pictures? ;)
Here ya go Sawtroll ! These taken after I got it together the other day. Pretty straight forward but the wiring was somewhat of a pain around the carb. I just followed how I took it off mostly. This will be my workhorse when it gets cold.
Sawtroll, do you burn wood over there on the other side?
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Nice!
...and yes, we burn wood - birch mostly around here.
Btw, what is the serial numbers of the involved saws?
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Nice!
...and yes, we burn wood - birch mostly around here.
Btw, what is the serial numbers of the involved saws?
Don't see a lot of Birch around here. I have mainly oak, hickory, hedge and locust. As far as the saws go, the 353 was a 2005, and the 346 is a 2011. I looked at the 346 wrong when I said they were only 1 year apart. Went together OK though. We are deer hunting up here in Missouri this weekend, so not cutting much till I tag out. Go a nice 9 pt. this morning.
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We are deer hunting up here in Missouri this weekend, so not cutting much till I tag out. Go a nice 9 pt. this morning.
Sweet. Counting down to our gun season. :P
Letting dad have all the fun with bow hunting the big guy on my land.
If you are able to post pics of your deer etc we have a thread. http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/rec-room/fishing/
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OK. I will post a couple of it in a few minutes. Could of had a doe tonight if a buck hadn't came by and chased her off. >:( Oh well, should have took the rifle.
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Don't see a lot of Birch around here. I have mainly oak, hickory, hedge and locust. As far as the saws go, the 353 was a 2005, and the 346 is a 2011. I looked at the 346 wrong when I said they were only 1 year apart. Went together OK though. ......
Apparently it doesn't matter that it is a mix of "OE" and NE saws then (the cutoff in production was week 19 or so 2007). Useful info. ;D