Husky 350 TLC

[JeffWischer]

Wow. Do you ever sleep?! Thanks. Since I posted that, I did a little more cross -checking. Husqvarna part number for my serial number in fact crossed to a pair of 44mm rings on a flash sale at HLS. Didn't see this particular one. Ordered a spark plug just to take some of the sting out of the shipping. Then I see this kit you found. Don't know if I can add it to an order I just placed...

The zip tie would have worked if I hadn't tapped (small ball peen hammer) one last time, even though I saw that the zip tie was slipping on one side but before the ring was starting into the bore. Any tips would be helpful. Maybe it's one of those hold-your-mouth-right things!

 

[hacskaroly]

The zip tie would have worked if I hadn't tapped (small ball peen hammer) one last time, even though I saw that the zip tie was slipping on one side but before the ring was starting into the bore.

Yes, it can be a challenge trying to juggle everything getting the piston into the cylinder. The tool that I listed has been very helpful, it is wide enough to allow for a little slippage and is finger pressure closed, so as the piston needs to slide in, the clamp can slide down. I started out trying to use a small flathead screwdriver to poke the ring in the groove as I was trying to get the cylinder down. Now I don't risk scratches from the metal screwdriver. I supposed if you used a wide zip tie, you might be able to get it.

 

[JeffWischer]

He shoots....He scores! Thanks to YOU! Went to my order and cancelled/deleted it. Then ordered rings as before, with the piston install kit! Shazam! Need to buy you lunch. Wall Drug is about half way- you game?!

 

[hacskaroly]

He shoots....He scores! Thanks to YOU! Went to my order and cancelled/deleted it. Then ordered rings as before, with the piston install kit! Shazam! Need to buy you lunch. Wall Drug is about half way- you game?!

I am glad you are able to get what you need! There have been lots of people on this site who have helped me out and have giving me lots of good advice and information...along with aiding and abetting my chainsaw acquisition disease (CAD)!

 

[JeffWischer]

I think that the zip tie, in order to be tight enough, was too tight in a sense, and didn't want to evenly slide. I can see how the kit parts are wider, and can stay engaged with the ring more evenly as it passes into the bore.

The big picture, as it were, is that this is my first venture this deep (all the way!) into a saw. So from here on, if I need or want to overhaul another one, I won't be venturing into the great unknown again. Will there be surprises? Of course. But even the second time around is less scary...

Thank you so much, again, for the insight and encouragement.

 

[hacskaroly]

Will there be surprises? Of course. But even the second time around is less scary...

Oh yeah, some saws don't require you to squeeze the ring, the cylinder is set to do that, some saws have two rings....just when you feel comfortable, you will end up with one with something else! But its fun to learn and see what is out there!