Finally got to run a 395

[rattler]

Dang I can't remember for sure we're is @Warped5 he knows for sure

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[RIDE-RED 350r]

If I remember right it would have been the 227th saw built that year.

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Guess we were typing at the same time... 287th saw for the whole year at week 27?? Seems as though they build more saws than that in a year. I'm thinking it's the 287th unit built that week. Just thinking that taking the fact they were more than halfway through the year and only made 287 saws by that time??? That's only 600 per year average??

 

[hseII]

Been around alot of this country. His neck of the woods is top on my list.

It's Absolutely Beautiful.

Straight up I-87 & about 12 hrs from The Virginia/Tennessee boarder on I-81.

 

[huskyboy]

Very nice! Mine is an early one too, made in '93. I notice that like mine, your case does not have the provisions for the little skid plate that comes with the wrap handle kit. My employer's 394 does have them and is a '98 model. I wonder when they made that slight change to the front of the cases (flat area for the skid plate) and pre-drilled and tapped mounting bolt holes...

My 394, not as pretty as some that have been posted, but she's got alot of snot. Since I took these pics, it got a new OEM clutch cover
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I think '98 was first year they drilled those provisions. I heard you can drill the holes yourself but honestly I don't want to attempt to hack it up though lol. It is interesting to keep it original. Your saw is in great shape, any 394/95 looks good to me . Kevin your saw is a '95. Any saw made before 1997 is pre epa I believe and should have the wj39 and no big baffle cone inside muffler if those parts weren't swapped for the epa wj70 or wj71. Mine is a '96. Not sure what exact difference in carbs is. Maybe smaller jet size ?

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I think '98 was first year they drilled those provisions. I heard you can drill the holes yourself but honestly I don't want to attempt to hack it up though lol. It is interesting to keep it original. Your saw is in great shape, any 394/95 looks good to me. Kevin your saw is a '95. Any saw made before 1997 is pre epa I believe and should have the wj39 and no big baffle cone inside muffler if those parts weren't swapped for the epa wj70 or wj71. Mine is a '96.

If you look close at my pic you will see the skid plate

It is doable but the plate doesn't really want to draw down flush without a washer between the plate and the cases at the mounting holes. I fastened the plate using just the lower mount which is the stud and nut for that rubber buffer. Then center punched the holes, drilled, tapped and there you have it. If you do it right, you do not drill into the oil tank section of the case.

My saw had the WJ39 on it, but I learned a lesson about how to remove welch plugs trying to chase down a lean condition on the low speed circuit and ruined the carb. I bought a brand new WJ71 from ebay and I don't see any EPA friendly parts on it. It was listed as for RC planes with 90-100cc gasoline engines though.... It doesn't even have limiters on the jets... Just the good old common screw heads. All I had to do was swap the plastic throttle cable retainer from my old carb to the new carb. Beside that it was plug n play and works flawlessly.

 

[rattler]

Guess we were typing at the same time... 287th saw for the whole year at week 27?? Seems as though they build more saws than that in a year. I'm thinking it's the 287th unit built that week. Just thinking that taking the fact they were more than halfway through the year and only made 287 saws by that time??? That's only 600 per year average??

You bought right for the life of me I can't remember lol

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[mdavlee]

The last numbers are the units thst week. Counts trimmers and all

 

[huskyboy]

Ignore the clothing, I relaxed my safety standards for this video as I was only making a few cuts on a stationary log. Playing with a 20" and tuned fat, I leaned it out a bit last cut. Saw ran pretty good for stock I thought.

 

[T.Roller]

Ignore the clothing, I latched my safety standards for this video as I was only making a few cuts on a stationary log. Playing with a 20" and tuned fat, I leaned it out a bit last cut. Saw ran pretty good for stock I thought.

I won't lie I've cut in the same clothes many times

 

[T.Roller]

Saw looks awesome

 

[rattler]

The last numbers are the units thst week. Counts trimmers and all

Thank you Mr Mike.

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[huskyboy]

It's funny cause the saw ran good then I fired it up when I got back from cutting and rpm climbed on flywheel side . Can never seem to catch a break lol. I'll be taking a look at fuel line to see if it kinked where it comes out of tank. It might need seals. Could be worse. I'll get a video of the ported 385 in same log same bar and chain when I get a chance.

 

[T.Roller]

It's funny cause the saw ran good then I fired it up when I got back from cutting and rpm climbed on flywheel side . Can never seem to catch a break lol. I'll be taking a look at fuel line to see if it kinked where it comes out of tank. It might need seals. Could be worse. I'll get a video of the ported 385 in same log same bar and chain when I get a chance.

Mine did the same thing. Fuel line came out of place and was pinched between the tank and case.

 

[huskyboy]

Mine did the same thing. Fuel line came out of place and was pinched between the tank and case.

I'll definitely look, that gives me hope lol

 

[decableguy2000]

It is doable but the plate doesn't really want to draw down flush without a washer between the plate and the cases at the mounting holes. I fastened the plate using just the lower mount which is the stud and nut for that rubber buffer. Then center punched the holes, drilled, tapped and there you have it. If you do it right, you do not drill into the oil tank section of the case.

Same way I did mine.

 

[huskyboy]

What is the reason why they added skid plate? Were the cases cracking there from heavy use or is it to protect the AV buffers?

 

[huskihl]

What is the reason why they added skid plate? Were the cases cracking there from heavy use or is it to protect the AV buffers?

The skid plate has a magnet to catch falling screws

 

[Frank bierce]

The skid plate has a magnet to catch falling screws

A much needed accessory!!

 

[huskyboy]

Ignore the clothing, I relaxed my safety standards for this video as I was only making a few cuts on a stationary log. Playing with a 20" and tuned fat, I leaned it out a bit last cut. Saw ran pretty good for stock I thought.

mdavlee 385 new piston first cuts, fat. Clobbered stock 394 by 4 secs same bar chain and 7 pin sprocket and will only get faster

 

[Deets066]

mdavlee 385 new piston first cuts, fat. Clobbered stock 394 by 4 secs same bar chain and 7 pin sprocket and will only get faster

What's with the new piston?