Two heavily used abused? Huskies 359

[XP_Slinger]

Wasnt even doubting about seals, definitely a replacement.
Im thinking to get a normal sealed or unsealed bearing, maybe SKF or slacker and remove plate or seal and put them in, that way im sure that i will put high quality bearings in, anyone done similar?
Bearings should be - 6202 ? Right?

Yes 6202 and Yes, I do that all the time. Just make sure the new bearings are a C3, means it’s for high rpm. It will be right in the part number

 

[popopboat]

Yes 6202 and Yes, I do that all the time. Just make sure the bearings is a C3, means it’s for high rpm. It will be right in the part number

Nice, thanks for the tip, didnt know that.

One more question, ring gap is around 0.014" / 0.35mm. ok or not?

 

[Junk Meister]

Oh, very sorry, im quite new here so i somehow understood it as some kind of an insult, but yes, hehe i guess so!

By me saying "I am Envious" just doesn't have the Kick to it..
SO you deserve another YOU SUCK and an ATTA BOY reward.
Hang in there you will figure us MIScreants out.
Nice score

 

[XP_Slinger]

Nice, thanks for the tip, didnt know that.

One more question, ring gap is around 0.014" / 0.35mm. ok or not?

Yup that’s fine.

 

[Junk Meister]

By me saying "I am Envious" just doesn't have the Kick to it..
SO you deserve another YOU SUCK and an ATTA BOY reward.
Hang in there you will figure us MIScreants out.
Nice score

I need to correct this... The "US" needs amended to "THEM"

 

[popopboat]

Ok, i found a replacement needle bearing, 12 x 16 x 14 mm.
Will see if ill take crankshaft to my godfather with lathe or ill do it myself with sanding stone while chainsaw running (very precise machining ), as crankshaft now is a tad over 12mm.
Anyone trimmed crankshaft yet?

 

[popopboat]

Is that sized bearing in any chainsaw by the way?

 

[popopboat]

Where do you guys check for parts compatibilty between chainsaw models?
Between which models is clutch drum for 359 compatible?

 

[XP_Slinger]

Is that sized bearing in any chainsaw by the way?

That size is in many saws. Typically, under 50cc is 6201, 50cc (ish) to 77cc is 6202, 80cc and up is usually 6203. These are rough generalities for all brands and there are exceptions such as the 572XP that has large bearings for its displacement using 6203’s. I’m sure there are plenty of other exceptions but I don’t know them all.

Tip...bearings can be had for 1/3 the cost on eBay vs buying from a dealer. In your case just search “6202 C3” and you’ll get lots of results. They are typically sealed but you simply remove the seal and presto. Be sure to stick with a reputable brand of bearing such as SKF, NKS or Nachis.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Where do you guys check for parts compatibilty between chainsaw models?
Between which models is clutch drum for 359 compatible?

When I’m trying to cross reference between models I use the parts diagrams on partstree.com. Some guys are encyclopedias of this information but I’m not one of them...lol! Only downer is if you’re working on a Stihl you won’t find their products listed there, the mother ship keeps close hold of their IPB’s and you have to go to the dealer to get the info. But, there are plenty of stihl dealers on here that will help you out. OPE is a one stop shop for parts reference across all brands.

The 357XP uses same clutch assembly as the 359 and if I recall correctly the 346XP uses the same drum but different clutch. Someone smarter than me might chime in.

 

[popopboat]

Has anyone tried separating/opening this type of a muffler? Is it welded, pressed or what together? Possible to separate without cutting?

 

[XP_Slinger]

Has anyone tried separating/opening this type of a muffler? Is it welded, pressed or what together? Possible to separate without cutting?

Gotta cut it to open it. To avoid that mess I put a new deflector on the clutch side behind the catalyst divider if it’s an EPA muffler.

 

[popopboat]

Dangit! I like to do a complete work on it, but i guess putting deflector will work just as well.
Will do that then, cant wait to hear it ringing.

 

[popopboat]

By the way, i forgot to ask, would anyone be so kind and make me a scanned picture of crankcase gasket for 359, cant find them locally, and china is not shipping yet here.
Already made a few for honda gx clone and chinese chainsaws, worked pretty well, (eyeballed cut klingerit) but now i want to be precise, this thing deserves more.
Tried taking pics from ebay and amazon but pictures are not scaled properly and streched.

 

[popopboat]

Ill also try copying with marker or something, but would like to have printed copy so i could simply follow the lines.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Usually the nachi bearings on eBay are $5@ for these. They're a fantastic saw.

 

[XP_Slinger]

By the way, i forgot to ask, would anyone be so kind and make me a scanned picture of crankcase gasket for 359, cant find them locally, and china is not shipping yet here.
Already made a few for honda gx clone and chinese chainsaws, worked pretty well, (eyeballed cut klingerit) but now i want to be precise, this thing deserves more.
Tried taking pics from ebay and amazon but pictures are not scaled properly and streched.

I would if I had a gasket...sorry I’m of no help on that

Could put a very thing film of grease on the case half and then press to gasket paper for the pattern. Or use your mixed fuel, the oil in the gas leaves a little bit better stain on the gasket.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

I like to use mix oil here too. The smallest amount will do.

I'll be getting some infected items soon. I'm not worried about it frankly, but it's weird.

 

[woodfarmer]

Do you

Gotta cut it to open it. To avoid that mess I put a new deflector on the clutch side behind the catalyst divider if it’s an EPA muffler.

do you have a picture you can post?

 

[XP_Slinger]

Do you

do you have a picture you can post?

I put this one on my father in-laws 359. Catalyst divider is just a little behind the muffler seam iirc. Don’t just slap it on there, as you can see you have to watch out for clearance on the side of the crankcase.