Aftermarket Rancher clutch covers
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Are you talking about the 50,51,55 or one of the later model Ranchers?
The later ones like the 460. I'm looking at it as an upgrade to the 345/346/353 series.
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I think the chain tensioner method is different between the 460 and 353/346. Might still work though if you remove the tensioner on the 353/346.
I bought an aftermarket clutch cover for a 445 a while back that seemed well made and it was like 10 bucks.
I bought an aftermarket clutch cover for a 445 a while back that seemed well made and it was like 10 bucks.
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Here’s some details I just found https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/346xp-clutch-cover-swap.259474/
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I got an aftermarket clutch cover for a 55 Rancher and it worked well. I will probably get another since I have another 55 to build out.
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Put one of these on my 346 seems to work just fine. Tensioner was a little crunchy the first couple turns but other than that seems fine
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Did you remove the stock tensioner on the saw? This would be nice for the 359 as well…
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I have the oem 460 covers on 350s, 346s, 357s, & 359s, it is so much better.
I have not tried aftermarket covers.
I have not tried aftermarket covers.
Thanks. I ordered one aftermarket and one OEM today to compare. I have a bet with myself.
That the OEM will work without me having to do anything tedious. I'm open to the possibility the AM will, too. Will report either way.
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