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If I were milling I’d prefer the intake boot on the 395. Although... I never had 394 vapor lock on me, even cutting on some real hot days. They are basically the same basic saw other than that.
I like the extra low rpm torque for the mill. AND, I thought I was getting the vapor lock for a good while in my prime milling days. Turns out it was a coil issue all along so if you have similar issue, swap out a coil to check. It was a very frustrating ordeal.
 

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I like the extra low rpm torque for the mill. AND, I thought I was getting the vapor lock for a good while in my prime milling days. Turns out it was a coil issue all along so if you have similar issue, swap out a coil to check. It was a very frustrating ordeal.
Believe it or not I had the same coil issue on one too! Took a long time to figure out.
 

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I've never seen a metal deflector like that under the decom.

Kinda looks like a frost plug to me.

I've had several and I think it was to keep impacted sawdust from building up around the decomp valve.

My experiences with the 394/395s-

394 Cons-
cracked intake blocks
throttle cable wears through insulation where it rubs against airbox
low-top filter needs cleaning more frequently
parts unavailability

394 Pros-
wider torque range
earlier muffler has larger exit and bolt-on deflector
WJ-39 carb the best in the 394/395 series

395 Cons-
more prone to ignition failures
choked down muffler
needs porting for the engine to really come alive
peakier HP range

395 Pros-
better anti-vibe for intake channel
intake boot (more reliable, takes more abuse)
when ported, turns into a monster
parts currently available
 

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I've had several and I think it was to keep impacted sawdust from building up around the decomp valve.

My experiences with the 394/395s-

394 Cons-
cracked intake blocks
throttle cable wears through insulation where it rubs against airbox
low-top filter needs cleaning more frequently
parts unavailability

394 Pros-
wider torque range
earlier muffler has larger exit and bolt-on deflector
WJ-39 carb the best in the 394/395 series

395 Cons-
more prone to ignition failures
choked down muffler
needs porting for the engine to really come alive
peakier HP range

395 Pros-
better anti-vibe for intake channel
intake boot (more reliable, takes more abuse)
when ported, turns into a monster
parts currently available

I'll add some more.

394 Cons-
Prone to hot start problems, most think it's from the solid intake heat soaking the carb. In my experience they don't like Bosch plugs, I switched to NGK's and the problem went away.

395 Cons-
Small flywheel snout easy to strip threads.
Cast in flywheel key easy to shear.

Both Cons-
Throwing chains or getting tossed seems to break the rear PTO side of the chase exposing the fuel tank to harms way.
Front AV bumpers often get loose and fall out allowing the saw to wiggle side to side excessively.
LF AV bumper mount easy to break off.
Wing of case over front vertical AV mount prone to chipping, just cosmetic.
Top cover screws always seem to rattle loose and mess up the threads. It's never happened to me but almost every used saw I've picked up has some damage from loose top cover screws.
Worn trigger parts cause throttle cable length to be too long to reach WOT.
Clutches get excessively tight, don't try to remove them in the field. Use a large impact without any piston stop, just use the compression of the saw.
 

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One CON I haven't seen posted is the damn chain adjuster! It's impossible to adjust on the mill and sucks otherwise.
I'd love to see a retro-fit to clutch cover adjuster. Anyone??

Dry PHO low top.

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YOU get a 394??


I switched from the NGK's to the Denso and saw no difference in cold or hot start.

One PRO I haven't seen, for both, they oil like a hoss!
My 395 likes a champion. For whatever reason it starts easier. The new ngk for saws aren’t even made in Japan anymore :(. Champion plugs for these saws are made in USA still.
 

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Has that ever been run? Looks super clean.

Yeah, ran it in some oak. Its my SRCarr 394. Built it from the ground up. I usually dont keep my saws that clean, but this ones going to stay that way. My 18"to 24" get the most work. She sports a 32" Tsamura.
 
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