Braapp-Shack/SCARR Engineering 394 build, DONE :)

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Well, the time is finally right to start my Braapp-Shack 394 overhaul and mod build. Got it all torn down all parts cleaned and my parts list compiled last night. A few parts I will be in need of just for cosmetics. I'm not trying to make it look like new again, but rather better than it does. I'll be posting in the classifieds for parts I need as the build proceeds, so if anyone has any 394 parts in a box they don't have much use for, stand by.

I found the cylinder to be VERY lightly scored, marks are visible, but I can't feel them with a fingernail. Should be a quick and easy clean up, which is good because I really want this saw to stay a true 394, well, except for the addition of the HD air filter.

I have planned for it:
-Base gasket delete. I have overhauled two other 394 a little while back, and both responded well to just a base gasket delete with no other mods.
-Some port work. I have consulted with some other guys here that are good with the big Huskies and will heed their advice. I want this to be a strong work saw, not a race saw.
-Dual ported muffler with a Red97 deflector. (Thanks Red97!)

I'm really looking forward to finally piecing my own big bore Husky together. Having done two for other people, it's nice to do one for myself now. It's not going to be real fast, I have a family and a budget to work within, so it will be like a Johnny Cash build only it won't take 20 years, lol! I figure a couple of months.

So here it is, in a box. All parts clean and ready to start reassembly.

 

[peter92]

Well, the time is finally right to start my Braapp-Shack 394 overhaul and mod build. Got it all torn down all parts cleaned and my parts list compiled last night. A few parts I will be in need of just for cosmetics. I'm not trying to make it look like new again, but rather better than it does. I'll be posting in the classifieds for parts I need as the build proceeds, so if anyone has any 394 parts in a box they don't have much use for, stand by.

I found the cylinder to be VERY lightly scored, marks are visible, but I can't feel them with a fingernail. Should be a quick and easy clean up, which is good because I really want this saw to stay a true 394, well, except for the addition of the HD air filter.

I have planned for it:
-Base gasket delete. I have overhauled two other 394 a little while back, and both responded well to just a base gasket delete with no other mods.
-Some port work. I have consulted with some other guys here that are good with the big Huskies and will heed their advice. I want this to be a strong work saw, not a race saw.
-Dual ported muffler with a Red97 deflector. (Thanks Red97!)

I'm really looking forward to finally piecing my own big bore Husky together. Having done two for other people, it's nice to do one for myself now. It's not going to be real fast, I have a family and a budget to work within, so it will be like a Johnny Cash build only it won't take 20 years, lol! I figure a couple of months.

So here it is, in a box. All parts clean and ready to start reassembly.

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looking forwards to the build
Peter

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Oh, I forgot to ask: Will a 395 cylinder cover fit a 394?? I'm thinking it does, but want to be sure.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Subbed!

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Oh, I forgot to ask: Will a 395 cylinder cover fit a 394?? I'm thinking it does, but want to be sure.

I am 95% sure it does @Sty57 would know for sure.

 

[jmssaws]

Someone say 394?

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Someone say 394?View attachment 50780

I'll be in touch!

 

[Sty57]

I am 95% sure it does @Sty57 would know for sure.

Yup, covers fit.
The carb box is different between the 394/395.

 

[Wolverine]

Subbed!

 

[jmssaws]

Well, the time is finally right to start my Braapp-Shack 394 overhaul and mod build. Got it all torn down all parts cleaned and my parts list compiled last night. A few parts I will be in need of just for cosmetics. I'm not trying to make it look like new again, but rather better than it does. I'll be posting in the classifieds for parts I need as the build proceeds, so if anyone has any 394 parts in a box they don't have much use for, stand by.

I found the cylinder to be VERY lightly scored, marks are visible, but I can't feel them with a fingernail. Should be a quick and easy clean up, which is good because I really want this saw to stay a true 394, well, except for the addition of the HD air filter.

I have planned for it:
-Base gasket delete. I have overhauled two other 394 a little while back, and both responded well to just a base gasket delete with no other mods.
-Some port work. I have consulted with some other guys here that are good with the big Huskies and will heed their advice. I want this to be a strong work saw, not a race saw.
-Dual ported muffler with a Red97 deflector. (Thanks Red97!)

I'm really looking forward to finally piecing my own big bore Husky together. Having done two for other people, it's nice to do one for myself now. It's not going to be real fast, I have a family and a budget to work within, so it will be like a Johnny Cash build only it won't take 20 years, lol! I figure a couple of months.

So here it is, in a box. All parts clean and ready to start reassembly.

View attachment 50760

The factory muffler outlet is more than enough if it's opened up all the way.
No need to add another

 

[Wolverine]

Check out the muffin mods @ the end of the vid.

 

[MG2186]

Check out the muffin mods @ the end of the vid.

I see someone else watches JR's videos too.


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[Red97]

Check out the muffin mods @ the end of the vid.

I may be wrong, but those look an awful lot like my large deflectors....

 

[Wolverine]

I may be wrong, but those look an awful lot like my large deflectors....

I see someone else watches JR's videos too.

 

[jmssaws]

I talk to john quite often,he's a good dude.

Builds a mean saw and a fast chain

 

[Wolverine]

I ran a saw w/ one of his chains. The amount of time it had to take looked crazy stupid.

@RIDE-RED 350r and plans for a timing change?

 

[jmssaws]

I port a bunch of 394's and really like how they run.
They have a nasty feel that a 395 doesn't have.
There my favorite husky

 

[jmssaws]

There also the most work of any saw I do.
I grind many hours on one

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

@Wolverine that 394 sounds amazingly fast, revs like my ported 372!

I'm not sure yet on a timing advance. Curious as to what folks have to say for or against it as I haven't done it to a 394 yet. My 372 seems to like it though.

 

[jmssaws]

@Wolverine that 394 sounds amazingly fast, revs like my ported 372!

I'm not sure yet on a timing advance. Curious as to what folks have to say for or against it as I haven't done it to a 394 yet. My 372 seems to like it though.

I advance them a lot,040 to 050