Jesse's 390---the sequel

[Spike60]

We did run into some problems. Randy said he didn't take much material off, but we set the cylinder (Randy's on the right) next to a stock one, and we all thought it looked a little on the small side. And there was a lot of left over stuff too.




Here's the leftovers.

 

[tree monkey]

never trust an old ape

 

[Spike60]

OK, bad jokes, I know.

Getting ready to start. Short block gleaming in the sun.




Here's the crew of miscreants who thought I didn't get any pictures of them. Rick on the right, Jesse in the middle, and Joel who did all the actual assembly work on the build. He's an A+ tech, and I was running all over the place like usual. Chasing all the little parts that you always need with these projects.

 

[Spike60]

Starting the "migration" to the new chassis. Decided to leave the used cylinder on the old bottom and, which was still running great. Can serve as a long block for a future build.

 

[Spike60]

Randy's artwork going on. Rick did up a new muffler.

 

[Spike60]

Thought it best to "degree" the saw one more time before final assembly.

 

[Mastermind]

We did run into some problems. Randy said he didn't take much material off, but we set the cylinder (Randy's on the right) next to a stock one, and we all thought it looked a little on the small side. And there was a lot of left over stuff too.

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Here's the leftovers.

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I've been framed.

 

[dall]

I've been framed.

you was supposed to ask if it was running yet

 

[andyshine77]

[emoji1][emoji1][emoji1] Good work boys!!

 

[Spike60]

Just about ready to go.



Jesse firing up the saw for the first time. It freaking popped on the SECOND pull. Couple more and she had quite an angry bark.

 

[Spike60]

Some more of just another day in the shop...……

Guy brought in this 385 and was running it with this clutch cover. But he brought it in for a bad throttle cable. He's getting a new cover too. Think any of the clone saws could hold up to this kind of treatment? LOL Sure doesn't have a Hyway top end on it.

 

[Spike60]

Speaking of top ends, Joel made use of this 372 top end. Was ported by someone out on the west coast; we think Madsens? Nothing to lose, so he figured he'd stick it on there despite the broken fins and run it. That was 5 years ago. Cut a lot of firewood, and big wood with it and that saw really rips. Shows no signs of burning up. And...……...it's not a Hyway.

 

[Spike60]

Signing out here for a bit. Going to stop on the way home and catch a few laps of the race unless it's raining down there again. Later boys.

 

[tree monkey]

I've been framed.

hay you, go stand in the corner, this not you build thread

 

[tree monkey]

Speaking of top ends, Joel made use of this 372 top end. Was ported by someone out on the west coast; we think Madsens? Nothing to lose, so he figured he'd stick it on there despite the broken fins and run it. That was 5 years ago. Cut a lot of firewood, and big wood with it and that saw really rips. Shows no signs of burning up. And...……...it's not a Hyway.

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what ya got to loose

 

[angelo c]

Some more of just another day in the shop...……

Guy brought in this 385 and was running it with this clutch cover. But he brought it in for a bad throttle cable. He's getting a new cover too. Think any of the clone saws could hold up to this kind of treatment? LOL Sure doesn't have a Hyway top end on it.

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I believe that's the "East Coast" Special Cover designed for quick "Chip" removal. Lots of tree guys use them as "noodle" saws. As in "Chinese" noodles

 

[cuinrearview]

So is there a YouTube video of this saw?

 

[MG porting]

Great job you guys glad he's got a good solid saw again.

 

[166]

Some more of just another day in the shop...……

Guy brought in this 385 and was running it with this clutch cover. But he brought it in for a bad throttle cable. He's getting a new cover too. Think any of the clone saws could hold up to this kind of treatment? LOL Sure doesn't have a Hyway top end on it.

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And GW from OKC thought this 385 was one was in rough shape. At least the clutch cover is complete.

 

[angelo c]

And GW from OKC thought this 385 was one was in rough shape. At least the clutch cover is complete.



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love the "Muff" mod....is that "brazed" or "Beaten"