346XP OE 45 CC developed hard starting problem

[malk315]

I am planning to attend Dan's CT GTG in April and hoping to meet fellow OPE members. I don't mind making the trek to Mass at all. I enjoy driving and maybe we can fix your 346 now, to see if we can cure your problem before April. Your call....

That's awesome Jack. I'll keep this in mind especially if I need a carb!
I'll let you know. I'll be looking at the saw this evening if I have time or the weekend.

Thanks again!

 

[malk315]

I am planning to attend Dan's CT GTG in April and hoping to meet fellow OPE members. I don't mind making the trek to Mass at all. I enjoy driving and maybe we can fix your 346 now, to see if we can cure your problem before April. Your call....

Oh and looking forward to meeting you at Dan's for sure if we haven't met up before then!

 

[Jchin]

Oh and looking forward to meeting you at Dan's for sure if we haven't met up before then!

Sounds good.

Jack

 

[Jchin]

Sorry to jump in here but what is the high idle on a 346???? I have had two of these. Still have them. One is needin a crank... I know nothing of this high idle

Mr Jakethesnake, I believe Mr Malk315 may have a bad carb issue here and hopefully will be resolved soon.

 

[jakethesnake]

Mr Jakethesnake, I believe Mr Malk315 may have a bad carb issue here and hopefully will be resolved soon.

I believe it’s that or a bad fuel line. I too hope he gets it sorted out

 

[Jchin]

I have a new oem spiral fuel line and fuel filter, also a new little curve impulse hose here that we can swap out also if needed.

 

[psuiewalsh]

You can grab a el42 off eBay for $30. For stock it should work great.

 

[psuiewalsh]

You can grab a el42 off eBay for $30. For stock it should work great.

After confirming cylinder condition and pressure vac tests.

 

[sunfish]

^^^^this. Had same problem with mine, it ended up being the fuel line.



Vulture...

Yep. Fuel lines have been really the only problems I've ever had on 346s' Needs replacing every two-three year if E-gas is used, 5-6 years with E-free. Have never had an air leak, but have replaced carbs when they act up.

Yes, I am a 346 vulture.

 

[Jchin]

Yep. Fuel lines have been really the only problems I've ever had on 346s' Needs replacing every two-three year if E-gas is used, 5-6 years with E-free. Have never had an air leak, but have replaced carbs when they act up.

Yes, I am a 346 vulture.

I stand here corrected..... Don, you are a346 vulture.....

 

[jakethesnake]

 

[Hinerman]

Yep. Fuel lines have been really the only problems I've ever had on 346s' Needs replacing every two-three year if E-gas is used, 5-6 years with E-free. Have never had an air leak, but have replaced carbs when they act up.

Yes, I am a 346 vulture.

Many a vulture the 346 make. They are special for sure. I have a couple myself and another one in the making.

 

[RocketRoss57]

Just curious what OE and NE is referring to when talking about these 346's?

 

[malk315]

Just curious what OE and NE is referring to when talking about these 346's?

This one is an OE complete with orange clutch cover 45cc stock.

The other one we have is an OE saw with NE 50 cc OEM top end and muffler mod by nmurph Neal Murphy. I like how it keeps the orange clutch cover. Not a big fan of the gray covers!

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[Hinerman]

Just curious what OE and NE is referring to when talking about these 346's?

OE=old edition, 45cc
NE=new edition, 50cc

 

[sunfish]

Many a vulture the 346 make. They are special for sure. I have a couple myself and another one in the making.

Yep. Bought the first one new in 2001, first Husky. I actually had never heard of Husqvarna and had no idea what a 346xp was, but that lil saw sure surprised me!!!

 

[RocketRoss57]

Is it just a difference in bore? Is there any other differences? Don't mean to derail.

 

[jakethesnake]

Is it just a difference in bore? Is there any other differences? Don't mean to derail.

Two different top ends. They behave a little differently.

 

[Cut4fun]

Do you still got a plastic intake clamp? Warped? Have you checked the little impulse hose for a hole rubbed in bottom of it. Have you checked the impulse plastic nipple for melting? All things I have seen.

 

[sunfish]

Is it just a difference in bore? Is there any other differences? Don't mean to derail.

They are both so close the average person would not know any difference.