394 or 395 which do you prefer?

[jmssaws]

I have several cracked intake blocks

 

[jacob j.]

I have several cracked intake blocks

Most builders do. They're not easily repairable either because of the type of resin they're cast from.

 

[jmssaws]

Are they still available?

Great thread to guys,love all the feedback.

 

[Miller Mod Saws]

I've seen some of the 94's you built Carl and they look strong, there both a saw that loves porting even though a 394 is the only saw I've ever used that I could live with stock. Really good saws.

I build and own 066's and occasionally still cut timber but I only cut down with my 395.

You seen a slow saw then. Lol. As I was playing with them I noticed for me and running a 36" bar and using then to noodle I really like the 103 exhaust height. I now they would be faster at 100 but man O man. And your right. Stock for stock. The 394 is stronger especially if ya set the squish. If they only didn't have that stupid outboard clutch. Lmao!

 

[jmssaws]

I like 103 on my 94 and hate the stupid outboard clutch also

 

[mdavlee]

I like the outboard. On an inboard one long cut boils bar oil on a mill. I can get 2 if it's not 100° with a 395. Big difference in how much heat is made in the clutch area. This 066 I got has the plastic around the drum burnt.

 

[MG2186]

What's the reason for liking one style of clutch more than the other?


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[mdavlee]

What's the reason for liking one style of clutch more than the other?


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Milling the clutch has a ton of heat. The outboard keeps it out of the case and seals more.

 

[pro94lt]

Low top or high top? I kinda like the low top better for actually working but I like to set the 395 xpw high top where it can be seen. The 395 is eye candy

 

[jmssaws]

My 94 is a high top but I have the low top setup, I do like the high better,love the big filter.

 

[jmssaws]

eye candy

 

[Moparmyway]

eye candy

I see what you did there !!!

 

[CR888]

I like them big clutches on the 395, I agree with Mike with regard to outboards keeping heat away from the powerhead, seals, bearing and crank. Gets to release its heat better too. I like both designs for different reasons but many of the best big & small saws of their day have the outboard clutch. 090 ms200.....

 

[jmssaws]

I like the clutch but it can be unhandy at times.

 

[5000+]

My 94 is a high top but I have the low top setup, I do like the high better,love the big filter.

It takes a very long time for even the low top filter to even get a little dirt on it. The air injection works way better on the 394 than others, the 346 doesn't work nearly as well.

 

[jmssaws]

I'm shocked at how long the filter stays clean.

 

[J.Walker]

I don't think that the 394xp was offered in a g model




.

 

[Moparmyway]

Its a friggin conspiracy
A conspiracy, I tell ya !!!

 

[Wolverine]

I'm shocked at how long the filter stays clean.

I converted mine over to the hd filter a year ago. Milled a bunch on top of my usual firewood gettin'. You could easily mistake my filter for a new one. It has been by far the best functioning air injection system I've owned.

 

[mdavlee]

I don't think that the 394xp was offered in a g model




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That's one I would like to have. Be even better with a heated full wrap.