Finally, I was the first caller

[decableguy2000]

Finally, I was the first caller. Scored a a 2010 346xp today. Of course it doesn't run, but is complete. It will need a piston and rings at least. I have a nice OE top end, would it wrong of me to use it on this saw? Pressure and vacuum test will be done after it gets a bath before any more tear down.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Nice dude!

 

[beaglebriar]

Good score! Might as well use the OE cylinder if that one won't clean up.

 

[USMC615]

Nice...excellent score!

 

[SteveinUT]

Apparently now is the perfect time to use it since you can get another whole new top end kit for under $100.
http://opeforum.com/threads/husky-top-end-price-drop.12100/

 

[decableguy2000]

Keeping everything stock, which top end will yield the best performance? As of now I have 3 options
1. Used OE kit would re-ring
2. Try to clean up old cylinder new Meteor
3. New OEM kit

Possible but, would have more in the piston than the saw and a new OEM top end

4. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CCC-Racing...409149?hash=item33e3286bbd:g:ttkAAOSwhQBakaYb

 

[Marshy]

Get a full OEM kit and put it on there. You can get them for about $100 plus shipping form Spike60.

 

[USMC615]

^^^ This!

 

[beaglebriar]

Keeping everything stock, which top end will yield the best performance? As of now I have 3 options
1. Used OE kit would re-ring
2. Try to clean up old cylinder new Meteor
3. New OEM kit

Possible but, would have more in the piston than the saw and a new OEM top end

4. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CCC-Racing...409149?hash=item33e3286bbd:g:ttkAAOSwhQBakaYb

Glad I'm not the only one eyeballing that fancy piston.

 

[XP_Slinger]

The NE kit is a worthwhile upgrade IMHO.

 

[Al Smith]

Lawdy that thing certainly did scald the piston .All that carbon did a number on it .

 

[darkimpulse]

Nice score, even on the piston lol. Look forward to see what top end you choose.

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Finally, I was the first caller. Scored a a 2010 346xp today. Of course it doesn't run, but is complete. It will need a piston and rings at least. I have a nice OE top end, would it wrong of me to use it on this saw? Pressure and vacuum test will be done after it gets a bath before any more tear down.

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Timing is everything!

 

[decableguy2000]

Timing is everything!

Now I have a bigger problem. I found an OE crank case on Ebay for reasonable price. I have a 350 to use for all the external parts except a top cover that can't get to seal up the riser to case. The OE top end will go on this saw. The 351 go for trading fodder, maybe the OE as well, when its done. The one I brought home today, will be worked over top to bottom.

 

[Lone Wolf]

Good score! Might as well use the OE cylinder if that one won't clean up.

That aint cleaning up.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

If you change the piston or cylinder be sure to check the intake for leaks, kind of a weak spot on some of the Huskys..

 

[beaglebriar]

That aint cleaning up.

Lol.... challenge accepted!

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I have to agree with those who suggest just getting a new OEM cylinder kit. With yet another price drop that just happened, it's getting really hard to justify another method of getting it back into service. Just make darn sure the crank bearings and seals are still serviceable too, or just replace them and have no worries.

 

[fearofpavement]

That piston looks like it was straight gassed. (a small percentage of the blown up saws I get actually suffered that fate)
That said, the cylinder and perhaps the bearings are probably toast. (maybe the crank bearings too). You'll have to get it all apart before deciding which direction to go in. There's lots of options.

 

[Lone Wolf]

That piston looks like it was straight gassed. (a small percentage of the blown up saws I get actually suffered that fate)
That said, the cylinder and perhaps the bearings are probably toast. (maybe the crank bearings too). You'll have to get it all apart before deciding which direction to go in. There's lots of options.

Sure appears straight gas may be the cause.