Husqvarna 357XP 13mm build...the undesirable one

[Backtroller]

That’s how the Japanese built Zama is in my Mofo 034Super. I won’t sell that carb for anything.....nor the saw.

 

[KYsawman]

I feel the Japan built Zama carb runs the best on my homelite super xl’s, it seems to tune the best over the walbro and tillotsons.

 

[chipper1]

Nice build Pat.
Glad you got the flywheel deal figured out .

 

[sunfish]

Nice build! 357xp is a damn fine saw!

 

[XP_Slinger]

Great build on one of my favorites. My 357 always impresses me when I run it no matter what I’m cutting. Limbing or 20”+ blocks, it doesn’t care and just blows through them. Nice catch on the flywheel, I’m sure you were going nuts for a little bit...lol

You gots a video of it yet?

 

[sunfish]

357 is impressive! When I first got on chainsaw forums 8 years ago the 357 wasn't gettin any love, said it was too heavy, too close to a 346 in power, too close to a 372 in weight, not as good as a 262, bla, bla, bla. I got one anyway and after running it for a few minutes, I thought "Damn how could all those experts be so wrong!" lol

 

[chipper1]

I thought "Damn how could all those experts be so wrong!" lol

I felt that way about the 261 version II, I thought according to the specs and what the experts said I'd be selling all my 50cc huskys, 2 weeks after getting the 261 it was the one going down the rd lol. If you like stihls it's a great saw, but nothing more than the 550 in my eyes.

 

[huskyboy]

I felt that way about the 261 version II, I thought according to the specs and what the experts said I'd be selling all my 50cc huskys, 2 weeks after getting the 261 it was the one going down the rd lol. If you like stihls it's a great saw, but nothing more than the 550 in my eyes.

I will take my 2253 (red/black 550) over a 261 as well personally. A joy to run and well balanced. Compact physically as well... like a 50cc should be. I would try out a 241c if I needed another small saw just to see what it is like. They seem to be well liked.

 

[sunfish]

I felt that way about the 261 version II, I thought according to the specs and what the experts said I'd be selling all my 50cc huskys, 2 weeks after getting the 261 it was the one going down the rd lol. If you like stihls it's a great saw, but nothing more than the 550 in my eyes.

I've been so close to buying a ms261 a few times, but, but, but.

 

[chipper1]

I've been so close to buying a ms261 a few times, but, but, but.

Just grab another 550, I just prefer the handling(as I'm guessing you do too) of the husky although the 261 is a great running saw. In the smaller saws(40cc and less) I have plenty of stihls as well as others, as the handling doesn't play as much of a factor to me.

 

[chipper1]

I will take my 2253 (red/black 550) over a 261 as well personally. A joy to run and well balanced. Compact physically as well... like a 50cc should be. I would try out a 241c if I needed another small saw just to see what it is like. They seem to be well liked.

Those are nice too, but getting closer to the stihls with the straight top handle, the clutch helps the balance though.
If you need a small saw then the 241 is a great runner as are the 4300 for a lot less cash.

 

[huskyboy]

Those are nice too, but getting closer to the stihls with the straight top handle, the clutch helps the balance though.
If you need a small saw then the 241 is a great runner as are the 4300 for a lot less cash.

I like the handlebar angle on my 562 a tad better than the 2253, not only that but the diameter is thicker... which is a bit better imo. I can live with it either way though, I like them both. 421 is a suprisingly good runner for the $.

 

[chipper1]

I like the handlebar angle on my 562 a tad better than the 2253, not only that but the diameter is thicker... which is a bit better imo. I can live with it either way though, I like them both. 421 is a suprisingly good runner for the $.

I agree with all that. I like the larger bars on the newer handle, just wish they had the same surface as it was "grippier" on the oe's.

 

[sunfish]

Just grab another 550, I just prefer the handling(as I'm guessing you do too) of the husky although the 261 is a great running saw. In the smaller saws(40cc and less) I have plenty of stihls as well as others, as the handling doesn't play as much of a factor to me.

I've never owned a 550 & have too many 346s'. But I do agree with ya!

 

[XP_Slinger]

357 is impressive! When I first got on chainsaw forums 8 years ago the 357 wasn't gettin any love, said it was too heavy, too close to a 346 in power, too close to a 372 in weight, not as good as a 262, bla, bla, bla. I got one anyway and after running it for a few minutes, I thought "Damn how could all those experts be so wrong!" lol

That cracks me up! As we know, a 357 will stomp a 346 in power (stock & modded), is nowhere near a 372 in weight and despite the fan club I would put my 357 against any 262 out there...bring it. Lol

 

[sunfish]

That cracks me up! As we know, a 357 will stomp a 346 in power (stock & modded), is nowhere near a 372 in weight and despite the fan club I would put my 357 against any 262 out there...bring it. Lol

Yeah, it was funny as hell. I didn't believe them back then and bought a lightly used 357 sight unseen. Now have 3 or 4 of em.

 

[huskyboy]

357/359 are totally underrated.

 

[Terry Syd]

I bought a new Zama EL42 carb and sold the original HDA199.

Didn't Randy come up with a mod for the EL42 to give it some more torque? I seem to remember something from a couple of years ago in a shoot out thread.

 

[chipper1]

357/359 are totally overrated.

Sssshhh, don't tell anyone, I fixed it for you.

 

[chipper1]

I've never owned a 550 & have too many 346s'. But I do agree with ya!

You know I still keep a few around for good measure though.
I like the 550's and the autotune/mtronic saws for jobs and when I'm in a hurry, but if rather run the 3 series saws cutting firewood, if like if they had the captured bar nuts and the flippy caps (anyone got a bunch of flippy caps they want to get rid of .