HUSQVARNA HUSQVARNA THREAD

[old 040]

The 345 is a clamshell design, the 346 is a split crankcase with a bolt on cylinder. They are not interchangeable.

Mark

Some 345's were and some weren't from what I've found. Either way with a riser a 346 cylinder will bolt on. Mine does happen to be the clam style and is OEM.

 

[old 040]

Does this saw have an OEM or aftermarket top end?

Still OEM 42cc clam style.

 

[cowroy]

Still OEM 42cc clam style.

I was just curious if anyone had tried an aftermarket 346 top end on one because I’ve had several of them show up on local classifieds for cheap and if they will run anywhere close to the one in the video, then it would be worth trying to me.

 

[old 040]

I was just curious if anyone had tried an aftermarket 346 top end on one because I’ve had several of them show up on local classifieds for cheap and if they will run anywhere close to the one in the video, then it would be worth trying to me.

I still have yet to try a 346 top end one of this series of saws. I have four that I could do it to if I wanted to, a 340, the 345 shown, a 350, and a J-red 2149 (although this one is split cranck-case, but could still be done). The 345 is the choice of the four for doing it since the top end is already bad, the others are all runners as is. From videos I've watched, they look like they run as good as any 346.

 

[300whisper]

Not sure about the US, but in The Netherlands there's a company shipping within Europe. According their website they have 5 in stock.

Part nr.: 544349201

Yup, I got mine last Friday after reminding them. Order was lost in their system while they were waiting some missing parts.

 

[Wolverine]

Does this saw have an OEM or aftermarket top end?

Yes, this 350 has a ported OEM new edition 346 piston and cylinder in it.

 

[Wolverine]

I still have yet to try a 346 top end one of this series of saws. I have four that I could do it to if I wanted to, a 340, the 345 shown, a 350, and a J-red 2149 (although this one is split cranck-case, but could still be done). The 345 is the choice of the four for doing it since the top end is already bad, the others are all runners as is. From videos I've watched, they look like they run as good as any 346.

Absolutely love the ported 346 top end on this platform. Power to weight ratio is off the charts.

 

[Woodwackr]

Dear GerbrandR , those full wrap handles still available, sir . I have two cherry husqvarna 357xp and 359xp have maybe 5 minutes cut time. I was taking care of mom and
dad , run the gas out and set. I am going have ported and all those it tricks a little later in 2025. the full handles available let me kno sir. I also need parts for a 2100. The parts that help the handles at the bottom where come together and the aluminum chain stop. If you don't , please advise who may , help me in locating these parts,
Thanks Buck

Are you looking for the chain catch for the 357/359?
They are easy to make out of Al 1 1/2” angle stock.

 

[heimannm]

It says Husqvarna...





Mark

 

[Woodwackr]

It says Husqvarna...

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Mark

Hmm, Husky, as in Home Depot?
Looks pretty darn good for a saw from 1975

 

[heimannm]

In one place Mike Acres site says made by Skil...



I think the actual manufacturer was Frontier, but I don't know anything about the history of Skil/Frontier.





I'll get a close up of the label at some point, it does say Husqvarna and Made in Canada.

Mark

 

[lehman live edge slab]

It says Husqvarna...

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Mark

I have a nearly mint 35 same saw probably little newer

 

[heimannm]

I must go back a little bit...the plastic pieces inside the saw have "Made In Canada: molded into them.

The Frontier branded saws has no label at all.

Some of the other sellers put their name and location on the labels. The Spartan just says Spartan.









Mark

 

[hacskaroly]

Went to the dump today, came home with a prize! Found a mostly intact Husky 55. It is missing the recoil, it appears that the saw ate the kill wire as it was just hanging out and I found the spade connector under the muffler. The piston looked a lot better than I expected. I will get this saw cleaned up and running, may find other surprises as I take it apart. It will get new bearings, oil seals and custom gaskets...I have learned my lesson on other saws I found at the dump (my poor 046). I think the previous owner had a dog that rode in the back of the truck with the saw...

 

[redneckhillbilly]

Went to the dump today, came home with a prize! Found a mostly intact Husky 55. It is missing the recoil, it appears that the saw ate the kill wire as it was just hanging out and I found the spade connector under the muffler. The piston looked a lot better than I expected. I will get this saw cleaned up and running, may find other surprises as I take it apart. It will get new bearings, oil seals and custom gaskets...I have learned my lesson on other saws I found at the dump (my poor 046). I think the previous owner had a dog that rode in the back of the truck with the saw...

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never find anything that nice at the Troy shopping mall.

 

[hacskaroly]

never find anything that nice at the Troy shopping mall.

I got really lucky, have not come across anything for about a year and a half now.

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

never find anything that nice at the Troy shopping mall.

That's how a good find at the dump makes you feel.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

That's how a good find at the dump makes you feel.

ive gotten a few lawnmowers, thats about it

 

[hacskaroly]

I had a short bit of free time today and cleaned up the clutch cover/chain brake from the 55, it cleaned up better than I expected and then found that the rear handle is broken, but it's a clean break, so I am thinking of gluing it and then shoring it up with some sort of brace, maybe like doctors do when putting in plates to hold bones together.

 

[Woodwackr]

I had a short bit of free time today and cleaned up the clutch cover/chain brake from the 55, it cleaned up better than I expected and then found that the rear handle is broken, but it's a clean break, so I am thinking of gluing it and then shoring it up with some sort of brace, maybe like doctors do when putting in plates to hold bones together.

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I’ve plastic welded that exact same spot…as strong as new.
Didn't have any Husky donor plastic so used Shindaiwa tank material
Ugly, but functional and no chunks of metal and bolts.