husqvarna 359/7 build

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Definitely sounds rich... And you're right about waking up at 14k... I have my ported 357 tuned for 14.4k+ and it hauls the mail.

In the second vid of cutting the large ash, am I crazy or do I hear the tell-tale sign of a chain with a bit too much bite (low rakers) for the wood?? Sounds like it was chattering a bit... could be why it wasn't taking very well to setting the dog in on the cut? My 357 doesn't mind dogging in with most species of wood but it's no 394. I set my rakers using the Husky gauge on the "hardwood" side. I tried the "softwood" side once and it proved to be too much bite for enough of what I cut that I decided to stick with hardwood height. In softer wood, I just use a heavier hand and it will eat.

 

[Red97]

Definitely sounds rich... And you're right about waking up at 14k... I have my ported 357 tuned for 14.4k+ and it hauls the mail.

In the second vid of cutting the large ash, am I crazy or do I hear the tell-tale sign of a chain with a bit too much bite (low rakers) for the wood?? Sounds like it was chattering a bit... could be why it wasn't taking very well to setting the dog in on the cut? My 357 doesn't mind dogging in with most species of wood but it's no 394. I set my rakers using the Husky gauge on the "hardwood" side. I tried the "softwood" side once and it proved to be too much bite for enough of what I cut that I decided to stick with hardwood height. In softer wood, I just use a heavier hand and it will eat.

The chain was brand new stihl rs. Only those 3 cuts on it. Rakers could be low, but felt fine on the other saw.
Think the chatting was due to th bar not going through the other side. Plus that ash was pretty hard stuff.

Next time I get it out for test cuts ill take the time to set the tune.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I had an experience involving a brand new chain on my ported 372xpw in frozen hard maple at a little GTG Josh and I went to in April this year. I learned that even a brand new chain can have rakers a bit too low for some situations.

 

[Red97]

I had an experience involving a brand new chain on my ported 372xpw in frozen hard maple at a little GTG Josh and I went to in April this year. I learned that even a brand new chain can have rakers a bit too low for some situations.

Yep, I can see that in some situations. My main goal was to try and compare 2 saws, so I had 2 chains made up off the same roll. Closest apples to apples I could do.

The other saw was very gabby in that ash too. So I think the rakers were a bit low for that tree. But they will he bout right after a sharpen or two.

 

[sunfish]

1st cut is just letting the chain do its thing. Second l, spikes were set. This saw really wakes up round 14k. But still dosent like a heavy hand.

Will get better with break in, but this is how the 359 w/357 P&C acts for me.
Ported 357 w/stuffers not so much. Seems backwards I know.
I'm tempted to get a 359 top-end for the 359. You want to get rid of the org top-end?

 

[Red97]

Will get better with break in, but this is how the 359 w/357 P&C acts for me.
Ported 357 w/stuffers not so much. Seems backwards I know.
I'm tempted to get a 359 top-end for the 359. You want to get rid of the org top-end?

The stock jug is long gone.

I don't think it is horrible with a heavy hand. Jut the other saw I was running it against needed a heavy hand.

Gotta gather up some good logs, and get it set round 14k+ and see how well it fares.

 

[sunfish]

First couple times out with the the 359/357 my wife was helping and she said "that one doesn't cut as fast as the others". She usually could care less, but it was that noticeable. Good saw though and I will do a little grinding on it soon, or something.

 

[KenJax Tree]

First couple times out with the the 359/357 my wife was helping and she said "that one doesn't cut as fast as the others". She usually could care less, but it was that noticeable. Good saw though and I will do a little grinding on it soon, or something.

Your blade don't match

 

[sunfish]

Your blade don't match

Yeah... I ain't right.

Need more blades an stuff.

 

[jake wells]

what about a 359 top end with 357 stuffers?

 

[sunfish]

what about a 359 top end with 357 stuffers?

I hear that works pretty well.

 

[sunfish]

Next project. This one is nicer than first thought, but low comp.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Good thread Red! Glad to see some resurgence of 357/359 builds. If I had another one I'd do it again but sadly, I'm out of saws to play with

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

^^^THAT can be remedied!^^^

ahem....394 project...cough-cough!

 

[Red97]

Good thread Red! Glad to see some resurgence of 357/359 builds. If I had another one I'd do it again but sadly, I'm out of saws to play with

Thank you.

^^^THAT can be remedied!^^^

ahem....394 project...cough-cough!

See just an overgrown 357 lol

 

[XP_Slinger]

^^^THAT can be remedied!^^^

ahem....394 project...cough-cough!

You should get that cough checked out. Lol

 

[Red97]

Leaned it out a bit, still plenty rich. Nice little saw. Think it can go a bit higher if needed.

20" 3/8

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Sounds good, just like Slinger's and my 357s. We are running ours about 14.4 give or take a lil bit.

 

[Red97]

Sounds good, just like Slinger's and my 357s. We are running ours about 14.4 give or take a lil bit.

Thanks,

Like to try and get at least a tank through before I really lean It out. New jug/piston and all.

Think this one will be hitting the market fairly soon.

 

[SawTroll]

Not bad for a non German saw

The cylinder design of the 357 (and 346 both sizes, 371/372 50mm and 385) are much superior to any German design - that just is fact. The saws were really restricted at one or both ends though, by a too small carb and/or a too restricted and/or too small mufflers. This was done on purpose, to keep the noise and emission levels down.

This does of course make the saws particularly "modification friendly", without having to do much to the cylinder.
There are other Husky cylinders, that look about the same (transfers from the case) , but needs much more work to really perform according to the cc, as they are less well ported to begin with (372 51.4mm and 390).