Porting Husky 340/345/350's

[thedude74]

Come on and get a video of it running already.

He's too busy making pro saw vids....doesnt have video time for these lowly clammys.

 

[Stump Shot]

Did you dye that housing Steve? Pretty cool lookin.

No, it came here that way. I do have the dye set up here though for such shenanigans.

 

[Stump Shot]

He's too busy making pro saw vids....doesnt have video time for these lowly clammys.

I have several vids of different ones and am the proud owner of a 340/346...

 

[Stump Shot]

He's too busy making pro saw vids....doesnt have video time for these lowly clammys.

I take it you were referencing the gift I offered in the recent raffle. It was just that, specifically what I wanted to give away of myself and as well as surely have a great job for the winner as well, instead of having to spend the extra time and energy it takes to put into a one hit wonder, clammy or not.
Look for some American clam shells to come up here in the future, we'll see how they turn out together.

 

[thedude74]

I take it you were referencing the gift I offered in the recent raffle. It was just that, specifically what I wanted to give away of myself and as well as surely have a great job for the winner as well, instead of having to spend the extra time and energy it takes to put into a one hit wonder, clammy or not.
Look for some American clam shells to come up here in the future, we'll see how they turn out together

No, wasn't refferancing that at all. It was just a joke...probably not a Very good one it appears. Lol Very cool of you to help out another forum member though. Very admirable thing to do.

 

[thedude74]

Plugged the decomp hole. If I'm alive in 10 or 20 years maybe I'll throw the decomp valve back in.



Piston wash pattern wasn't terrible...but definately off center.... Went back in and evened the transfer uppers out a bit.

 

[thedude74]

Took another .010" off the base and band....wanted to go further but exhaust side piston skirt dictated otherwise.

Also added more flow to the muffler in the form of gills. Probably in the %90 ex- port to muffler ratio now.

Ignition timing now advanced 3/4 to 7/8 key width....theyre ain't much key left!

That Meteor is one damn nice piston! Very well machined and comes with a Caber ring. It's the small details like the way the pin slides in perfectly smooth with no play.... the clips fit perfectly in the grooves....very little cast flash....its everything chinesium aint!

 

[isaaccarlson]

last time I tested my 350, it was at 180+ psi and the gauge was leaking. It's plenty hard to pull over, so I do use the decomp when cold.

 

[thedude74]

 

[thedude74]

last time I tested my 350, it was at 180+ psi and the gauge was leaking. It's plenty hard to pull over, so I do use the decomp when cold

180 psi is really stout for a stock band.

Mostly I plugged it (decomp)to eliminate possible future leaks. With the base cut access to the decomp requires removing the cylinder(tight fit).

 

[isaaccarlson]

Decomps definately help... I rarely remember to use them. Mostly I plugged it to eliminate possible future leaks. With the base cut access to the decomp requires removing the cylinder(tight fit).
Need to find my compression tester...guessing compression is now well over 200 psi?

Just remember, compression makes heat. I like some compression, but not too much.

 

[thedude74]

I have several vids of different ones and am the proud owner of a 340/346...

Looks really strong!

I see you have an EL42 on that one. Did you notice a major difference vs the stock carb? More torque? More HP? More rpm?

 

[thedude74]

Just remember, compression makes heat. I like some compression, but not too much

Indeed. A very good point. We need all the heat we can get up here....

Jokes aside I can always add a gasket to dial it back a bit. Target is 220-230 psi.

 

[Stump Shot]

Looks really strong!

I see you have an EL42 on that one. Did you notice a major difference vs the stock carb? More torque? More HP? More rpm?

More power throughout the range.

 

[thedude74]

More power throughout the range.

Nice! Going to see if'n I can find a decent used one.

 

[thedude74]

Couldn't find a factory Zama el42 so I ordered a Chinese knock off...of the Chinese original. Anyway, it was delivered today along with the clutch bearing.Made a few cuts before I play with the carb swap.

 

[thedude74]

Husky 350, 18" .325 with a few extra file strokes off the rakers ....@isaaccarlson said that's what the cool kids are doing. It's starting to feel pretty good for a 50cc saw.

 

[isaaccarlson]

Lolks like it cuts. I have not had any luck with chinese carbs.

 

[thedude74]

Lolks like it cuts. I have not had any luck with chinese carbs.

My luck with them has been hit and miss. Mostly miss when it comes to chinese power sports carbs. You'd think they could look at a mikuni or Keihin carb and copy the jets instead creating some oddball crap that never existed. But I digress. Anyhow we'll see how it does I reckon.

 

[thedude74]

Inlet side stock Zama el18 vs Aftermarket el42