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Looking for a saw in excellent to new, unmodified condition. Thanks
 

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Thanks, nothing in excellent condition and unmodified, but I do have modified and good condition. The way I see some describe saws they might think they are mint lol.

Thanks Chipper. I am looking for a stock model as I have never run a Husky and am wanting to see how it compares to my Stihl.
 

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Thanks Chipper. I am looking for a stock model as I have never run a Husky and am wanting to see how it compares to my Stihl.
Which stihl.
I'm sure there are many here that could tell you exactly what to expect, most guys just feel the need to experience it themselves. The 346 is a great saw in the right situation, but there are plenty of great saws out there. For firewood cutting a stock 353 or 346 will cut real close to one another in wood under 8-12" which is what I like them for, mainly smaller limbing, then grab a 70cc saw.
Another option is to buy any of the huskys that the 346 ne piston/cylinder will fit on then it will run like new.
 

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Currently running a stock(does have a WT194 & muffler mod) 026 pro I purchased new back in 2002. I suppose I could try a 261cm, but really am trying to stay away from any solenoid operated carb.
Everyone gives the 346 high praise so I figured why not.
 

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Currently running a stock(does have a WT194 & muffler mod) 026 pro I purchased new back in 2002. I suppose I could try a 261cm, but really am trying to stay away from any solenoid operated carb.
Everyone gives the 346 high praise so I figured why not.
You can buy a new carbed 261.
 

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I have the 346xp and a 340 with the 346xp cylinder and they are both very close to my 026 red lever I had .( it had a muffler opened up and fully adjustable carb) the 346xp has the stock 026 by a little in the rpm.
 

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Not the newest type 2 261 with new clutch cover. Aso come in carb. Just seen one elsewhere used for 350.
T2 261 weighs in 10 range while 346 550 in 11 range.

I didn't know the new style(T2) was offered with a standard carb.
 

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A stock 346 has more torque and rpm than a stock 026/260. The 261 has more torque and holds better speed in the cut than a stock 346. Once you delimit carbs and open Mufflers the 346 and 261 run away from the earlier 026/260. The best porting will put more torque in the 261 corner, more rpm in the 346.
So a 346 is better for limbing up to 8", 261 has more guts for felling and medium
bucking. Both are top notch machines. The 3rd version 261 is available (and cheaper) with an adjustable Zama (not the best) carb. Parts and maintenance will be more expensive for the 261.

The 550xp is unknown to me personally, but it's reputation is similar to a 261. I don't believe it comes with an adjustable carb option. They are potentially even more spendy when parts an maintenance are needed, as more dealer support is required for carb issues.

346 in good condition carries a high price for a 10 year old saw. V1 261 could almost certainly be found cheaper.

My saws are ugly and ported, but I have several 026/260/261 and 346. PM me if you want to buy one. The 2152 mentioned above is probably more what you're after.
 

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A stock 346 has more torque and rpm than a stock 026/260. The 261 has more torque and holds better speed in the cut than a stock 346. Once you delimit carbs and open Mufflers the 346 and 261 run away from the earlier 026/260.

Agreed

The best porting will put more torque in the 261 corner,

And then ya lost me.
Haven't seen a ported 261 with nearly as much torque as a ported ne 346.
 

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A stock 346 has more torque and rpm than a stock 026/260. The 261 has more torque and holds better speed in the cut than a stock 346. Once you delimit carbs and open Mufflers the 346 and 261 run away from the earlier 026/260. The best porting will put more torque in the 261 corner, more rpm in the 346.
So a 346 is better for limbing up to 8", 261 has more guts for felling and medium
bucking. Both are top notch machines. The 3rd version 261 is available (and cheaper) with an adjustable Zama (not the best) carb. Parts and maintenance will be more expensive for the 261.

The 550xp is unknown to me personally, but it's reputation is similar to a 261. I don't believe it comes with an adjustable carb option. They are potentially even more spendy when parts an maintenance are needed, as more dealer support is required for carb issues.

346 in good condition carries a high price for a 10 year old saw. V1 261 could almost certainly be found cheaper.

My saws are ugly and ported, but I have several 026/260/261 and 346. PM me if you want to buy one. The 2152 mentioned above is probably more what you're after.
372oe fugetaboutit:xmas2:
 
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